Cobden Civitan Club

The Cobden & District Civitan Club was chartered on May 10, 1974. Club 08-2318 Civitan Motto "Builders of Good Citizenship" Civitan Mission Statement To build good citizenship by building a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with and emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. Current Projects At the present time the main projects we support are the Civitan International Research Centre located in Birmingham, AB, Renfrew Victoria and Pembroke Regional Hospitals, Whitewater-Bromley Community Health Centre and our newest project Hospice Renfrew. We also have a large medical bank lending out items to community members. Membership Membership in Civitan is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old and of good character. Every Civitan should understand and appreciate the mission of Civitan International and strive to promote the three principle goals of fellowship with one another, knowledge about the community at large, and service to our fellow man through the local Civitan club. Civitans are dedicated to improving their communities through community service. On the international level, Civitan focuses on helping people with developmental disabilities. Civitan funds the Civitan International Research Center, a research and treatment facility for mental and developmental disabilities. On the local level, clubs are involved in a variety of fund-raising and service projects. Civitan realizes the importance of offering its members opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as the opportunity to meet new friends and develop long-lasting friendships with people who share similar interest. At club meetings Civitans hear from community, business and government leaders who provide informative and entertaining programs on the issues that affect Civitans and their families the most.