Hi there! My name is Spandana Mekala. I'm currently a senior at George Washington High School in Charleston West Virginia. I currently serve as one of Region 4 District's Fundraising Co-Officers. Junior Civitan's Region 4 District includes clubs from West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland and Pennslyvania. I joined Junior Civitans as a 6th grader in 2016, so this will be my 7th year as a member. During those years, I have also had the opportunity to serve as GWHS Junior Civitan Club's Public Relations Coordinator. 

This year, as a Junior Civitan regional officer, I have been given the opportunity to attend All In Summit. All In Summit is an event during which Junior Civitans from across the country have the chance to meet and interact with one another at the Junior Civitan headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. During the event, attendees learn about skills in leadership and service. They also have the opportunity to visit the Civitan International Research Center. The CIRC's research is focused on expanding the knowledge of human development and developmental disabilities. Each year, Junior Civitans from across the country fundraise money to support the CIRC and its research. I've set my goal for this year at $1,200 and I hope you all can help me reach it! Thanks!!