Photograph of a little girl sitting at a table at the Aluminum City Telethon. She looks a little tired or bored. She has a red ribbon tied in her hair. There is can of Five Alive in front of her. Behind her is a man in a yellow cap, and a door opening with a vehicle. She appears to be inside the high school cafeteria.
Photograph of a little girl sitting at a table at the Aluminum City Telethon. She looks a little tired or bored. She has a red ribbon tied in her hair. There is can of Five Alive in front of her. Behind her is a man in a yellow cap, and a door opening with a vehicle. She appears to be inside the high school cafeteria.
Photograph of Doug Smith with a microphone kneeling down and talking to a little boy with a walker on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon . There is an adult behind the boy, and another child sitting on Doug Smith's knee.
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 Doug Smith with a microphone kneeling down and talking to a little boy with a walker on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon . There is an adult behind the boy, and another child sitting on Doug Smith's knee.
Photograph of a man and little girl next to a sealife table. The man is wearing a Fisheries and Oceans uniform and is holding up a crab to show the girl.
Photograph of a man and little girl next to a sealife table. The man is wearing a Fisheries and Oceans uniform and is holding up a crab to show the girl.
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 "Front of the House" telethon volunteers and/or other groups. They have tables set up in front of the Mount Elizabeth Theatre.
Photograph of front of house at Aluminum City Telethon. Kevin Howell is sitting at a table writing something, and Jason Howell is standing in front of him. There are other people around too, including some wearing yellow rain gear; likely part of grad carwash.
Photograph of front of house at Aluminum City Telethon. Kevin Howell is sitting at a table writing something, and Jason Howell is standing in front of him. There are other people around too, including some wearing yellow rain gear; likely part of grad carwash.
Photograph of chess boards set up at the "Front of House" at the Aluminum City Telethon. "Front of House" is in front of the Mount Elizabeth Theatre entrance.
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 chess boards set up at the "Front of House" at the Aluminum City Telethon. "Front of House" is in front of the Mount Elizabeth Theatre entrance.
