The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a bagpipes and drum band somewhere offstage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Drum in front has logo for the Terrace Pipes and Drums.
Photo depicts the Kiwanis Club ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock in the City Centre upper parking lot. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Photo depicts the Kiwanis Club ceremony for the unveiling of the Kiwanis clock in the City Centre upper parking lot. Mayor Sam Lindsay holds onto the ribbon tied around the clock pole. Northern Sentinel editor Pixie Meldrum stands in front of the group on the right.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. Old accession #1998.1.7150.
The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directors of the Child Development Centre, and asked for their assistance in raising funds. The idea of a Telethon was agreed on and a committee was formed.
Each year the Telethon executive receives requests from the different non-profit organizations within our own community. They then decide on how to disburse the funds raised that year. after the letters of requests are reviewed and a brief presentation is made to the board of directors explaining how the money received will be spent.
Custodial History
Dorothy Cheyne
Scope and Content
Photograph of a young woman playing drums with the MESS band at the Aluminum City Telethon.
To the right of the totem pole is D. G. H. Stevenson, and to the left of it (from right to left) is Sammy Robinson, Sam Lindsay, Hubert Lange, and _____?. The Canadian and British Columbian flags are hanging in the background.
To the right of the totem pole is D. G. H. Stevenson, and to the left of it (from right to left) is Sammy Robinson, Sam Lindsay, Hubert Lange, and _____?. The Canadian and British Columbian flags are hanging in the background.
