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.
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.
Photo of "Happy Wanderes" from the musical presentation of that name, "are these pupils at Kildala Elementary School, part of 144 children taking part in songs around the world'
Photo of "Happy Wanderes" from the musical presentation of that name, "are these pupils at Kildala Elementary School, part of 144 children taking part in songs around the world'
Photo showing eighteen years of Alaska Music Trail, 12 in which Kitimat has participated; Jane Livingstone of San Francisco, co-ordinator and director of the Trail.
Photo showing eighteen years of Alaska Music Trail, 12 in which Kitimat has participated; Jane Livingstone of San Francisco, co-ordinator and director of the Trail.
