What does a Civic League do?
A Civic League is a voluntary organization of community residents joining together for a common purpose:
- To be the voice of the community
- To act to involve as many residents as possible in the affairs of the community
- To educate residents on community standards
- To inform residents of community events
- To organize volunteer projects that benefit the community
- To communicate issues, recommendations, and suggestions to senators and congressmen
- To advocate for legislation which will improve the quality of life in the community
- To endorse the application and enforcement of existing statutes and legislation
- To identify the needs of the community needs and communicate them to appropriate City agencies
- To represent the community and its wishes at meetings and public hearings
- To participate with the City in optimizing the role of City Government in our community
- To resolve problems at the community level and when unsuccessful, put City Hall to work for the community
- To recognize outstanding and exemplary work performance of city employees and community volunteers
What happens at a CLCL meeting?
Most meetings follow a standard agenda, followed by a featured speaker.
- Pledge of Allegiance / Moment of Reflection
- Quorum Statement
- Agenda Review
- Meeting Minutes
- Director/Committee Reports – Secretary / Treasury / Membership / STR
- CRO Police Report
What kinds of speakers are featured??
Recent or upcoming speakers include:
- Sheriff Joe Baron
- Councilman Tommy Smigiel
- Norfolk Fire Department Chief Carroll
How can I participate?
Attend a meeting
Join us at a monthly meeting. We meet from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in person at the Christ United Methodist Church, 1601 East Bayview Blvd. Norfolk 23503, the first Tuesday in the month for February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December. We do not meet in January, July or August.