Junior Civitan Spotlight

Margaret (Maggie) Davis has been serving her school, community, and district as a member of Garner Magnet High School’s Junior Civitan Club in North Carolina District East since she was a freshman in 2015. Now a Senior, Maggie has served her club and district in various leadership positions and is currently serving North Carolina District East as their Governor. This past February, Maggie was recognized as the 44th Annual Sno-Do’s Top Fundraiser for raising an astonishing $10,532 to benefit the Civitan International Research Center. We sat down with Maggie to learn a little more about her time as a Junior Civitan as well as learn how she was able to be so successful in her fundraising.

Why are you a Junior Civitan? I am a Junior Civitan because I have a passion for service and this organization gives me so many opportunities to participate in service projects and make a difference in the lives of the people around me. Junior Civitan also provides a sense of community where both adults and youth share a common interest to serve others and make the world a better place. I love being a part of such an amazing group of people.

What has Junior Civitan taught you? Junior Civitan has taught me leadership and communication skills while simultaneously growing my passion for service. It has also taught me how to fundraise and gain support for an important cause.

What has been your favorite project to participate in as a Junior Civitan? My favorite project was the Carnival for Individuals with Special Needs during the 2018 Junior Civitan International Convention held in Tupelo, Mississippi. Being able to serve the people of Tupelo and seeing the joy and happiness as a result of the carnival was a memorable experience. I also loved spending time with my district while interacting with other Junior Civitans from across North America.

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