The Johns Creek Civitan Club was named "Outstanding New Club" during Civitan International's recent international convention. Johns Creek Civitan Club is a nonprofit volunteer service club dedicated to enhancing quality of life in Johns Creek, with a special emphasis on people with developmental disabilities. Projects have included hosting an appreciation breakfast for special needs teachers and a picnic for special needs families; hosting dances for teens and young adults with developmental disability; organizing the special needs Bocce Ball recreational league; donating to local Toys for Tots programs; sending Christmas cards to military troops; collecting diapers for North Fulton Community Charities; and sponsoring Junior Civitan clubs at Johns Creek, Chattahoochee and Northview high schools. In addition, members also raise money for medical research at the UAB Civitan International Research Center, a world-class medical facility dedicated to researching developmental disabilities. "The Johns Creek Civitan members are an example of what it takes to make a difference in their community for those citizens less fortunate. The Georgia District of Civitan is fortunate to have such an inspired group as a part of our organization," said Dianne Hansard, governor for the Georgia District Civitans.