Junior Civitan

Hello Junior Civitans!

I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve as the 2011-2012 Junior Civitan Canadian District West Governor. We have had a wonderful start in 2011 and I know that 2012 promises to have even more opportunities for all members of our district to show their Limitless Service. The enthusiasm I’ve seen so far has been inspiring and I’m looking forward to seeing in continue through the planning and execution of upcoming events including our District Dinner in the Dark. As our major focus for the year, every member will be involved to ensure its success in promoting awareness for blindness, raising funds for multiple charitable organizations, collecting pop tabs to help provide wheelchairs for those in need and unifying and strengthening the district. With the passion and dedication of our members I have confidence that all clubs will not only achieve but surpass the goals they have set for this year. I am challenging our clubs to increase membership participation in District Events and partake in our district’s Active Member Challenge. It was created to ensure that members know about the unique opportunities the district can provide for them to serve the community. Commitment is to be commended and awarded so I hope all clubs are ready to take part in this friendly competition. I have no doubts that our district will thrive and am excited to see the amazing results of our Limitless Service.

Yours in Civitan,

Miranda Jurilj
Governor, Junior Civitan Canadian District West

Reaching out to youth and working with today's young people is an on-going project for many Civitan clubs. Each year over 500,000 young people are involved in a Civitan sponsored activity from scouting to citizenship seminars. Civitan clubs take great pride in supporting young people through a multitude of projects and programs. Junior Civitan, the oldest and most successful program of Civitan International, is a community service organization for young people. Generally, Junior Civitans improve their schools and communities through service to others. Junior Civitan International has more than 500 clubs in North America, Europe, and Africa. These 17,000 members are committed to improving the world and the lives of those less fortunate. There are opportunities for fun and fellowship on all levels of Junior Civitan. Clubs hold regular meetings and projects in which members are in contact with each other.

Junior Civitans help others, particularly those with developmental disabilities, assist those less fortunate, and promote environmental and drug abuse awareness. Junior Civitans not only help other people, but they have a great time doing it. By working together, Junior Civitans learn the importance of teamwork and making friendships that will last a lifetime.

We are proud to have two Junior International Events in Canada. Click on the links for Sno-Do & Canadian Dance-a-thon for more information.

For more information about Junior Civitan in your area or if you are interested in starting a Junior Civitan Club in your community please contact us at:

Anita Pereira, Junior Chair
anita.pereira42@yahoo.ca