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The Citrus Springs Civic Association organized by the early settlers and was the catalyst for most activities within the community.

The purpose of the organization at that time was not much different than it is today: To promote the general welfare of all the residents and to act in their behalf.

To provide the means by which necessary or desirable community services and activities can be initiated and promoted.

From the archives in the 1980’s there was full expectation that the Deltona Corporation (the developer) would at some time deed the community center over to the residents for $1.00. Looking forward to that time, the Association members began raising funds to be used to maintain the building at such time as it became the Association's responsibility.

The building has never been given over to the community and the fund has grown over the years. Even back then there was a problem with maintaining the building with air conditioning and heating going out and insufficient lighting. Since Deltona owned the building they bore the brunt of most large expenditures.

In l985 membership was at 668. The membership was kept interested with monthly dances, a beauty contest, a festival at Wesley Jones Park and other activities.

The Civic Association was a driving force in obtaining a volunteer fire department in Citrus Springs. There was a group known as the Citrus Springs Players that performed plays in the recreation hall.

There used to be an active Lions Club. There are efforts to revive that service group in Citrus Springs. The Optomists are also interested.

In 2000 the membership reached 800 and growing. The Association is active in many areas and has provided entertainment and enlightenment to all members who attend meetings.

Still in the same building, we have been informed by the subsequent owner of the Deltona properties that there are no plans to turn the building over to the residents.

The popular Citrus Springs Day was revived two years ago and has been a great success. Also, an annual Easter Egg Hunt was conducted for the children of the community. A Craft and Collectibles sale was conducted and also brought many people into our community. The annual Christmas Parade is always eagerly awaited and Citrus Springs hosted the first parade of the 2001 Christmas season. May 2002 saw children of all ages, along with their parents and grandparents, have a ball at the Family Fun Day organized by our Youth Activities Committee.

The Civic Association is responsible for the maintenance of the recycling center in Citrus Springs. Volunteers have taken on the task of monitoring the site one day per week per volunteer. The system has worked well. All proceeds from sale of recyclables are paid to the Civic Association and Citrus County assumes all costs. We have been richly rewarded for our efforts and have been able to contribute funds to the library, the volunteer fire department and three area schools. In also enabled us to fund a newsletter again and mail it to each home until the rising postal costs. We would like to make an online newsletter and urge clubs in Citrus Springs to submit their news to this website.

Activities are already underway for the future, the Citrus Springs Fall Festival on October 12, 2002, the annual Holiday Parade on November 30th, 2002, next year’s Easter Egg Hunt, Citrus Springs Day and other activities. Volunteers are always welcome and needed.

2003 - Back row: President Bruce Johnson, Vice-President Stanley Kaminski, Jim Stepanek
Front row: Director Lou Anderson, Director June Austin, Treasurer Lydia LePinnet,
Director Jerry Flanders, Director Bill Carden. Not pictured: Director Frank Serrano

President, Bruce Johnson
Vice-President, Diane Pifer
Secretary, Charles R. Tepe
Treasurer, Lydia LePinnet
Architectural Review: Bill Carden
Directors, Lou Anderson
                June Austin
                Robert Hill
                Jerry Flanders
                Frank Serrano

President, Bruce Johnson
Vice-President, Stanley Kaminski
Secretary, Jim Stepanek
Treasurer, Lydia LePinnet
Directors, Lou Anderson
                June Austin
                Bill Carden
                Jerry Flanders
                Frank Serrano
Membership, Diane Pifer

President: Rich Starr
Vice President: Diane Pifer
Treasurer: Lydia Lepinnet
Secretary: Alice Boomershine
Acting Secretary: Nancy Gordon
Board members:
Barbara Schmidt
Hector Guillen
Bob Johnson
Bill Carden
Hal Steiner