The Aluminum City Telethon was started in 1980. The Kitimat Sports Association was approached by the board of directers 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
Margaret Warcup
Scope and Content
Series consists of tent cards from the Aluminum city telethon
Photo showing retiring Kiwanis Club president, George Thom, left, is shown handing the gavel to incoming president, Jack Adkins. Other new officers installed at the club's dinner and dance Saturday were vice-presidents Jack Hume and Terry Patient, secretary, Allan Sanderson and treasurer, Lew Plewman, Club directors are Norm Coulter, Keith Davis, Hart Don, Bill Ingenthron, Gil Manning, Bruno Meister and Eric O'Dell. Committee chairmen are Rev. Glenn Noble, youth services; Eric O'Dell, citizenship. Jack Hume, Kiwanis administration. Club membership totals 31.
Photo showing retiring Kiwanis Club president, George Thom, left, is shown handing the gavel to incoming president, Jack Adkins. Other new officers installed at the club's dinner and dance Saturday were vice-presidents Jack Hume and Terry Patient, secretary, Allan Sanderson and treasurer, Lew Plewman, Club directors are Norm Coulter, Keith Davis, Hart Don, Bill Ingenthron, Gil Manning, Bruno Meister and Eric O'Dell. Committee chairmen are Rev. Glenn Noble, youth services; Eric O'Dell, citizenship. Jack Hume, Kiwanis administration. Club membership totals 31.
Photo showing Kiwanis Club Installation 29 January 1966. Attending L/R Mr.&Mrs. Wayne Ashley, Mr.&Mrs. Hart Don, Mr.&Mrs. Eric O'Dell and Mr.&Mrs. Herald Hall. Newly elected President, Jack Adkins. Installation held at the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club.
Photo showing Kiwanis Club Installation 29 January 1966. Attending L/R Mr.&Mrs. Wayne Ashley, Mr.&Mrs. Hart Don, Mr.&Mrs. Eric O'Dell and Mr.&Mrs. Herald Hall. Newly elected President, Jack Adkins. Installation held at the Kitimat Rod and Gun Club.
Photo showing - NSP Article: Kiwanis President Jack Adkins is seen presenting a $350 cheque to Mrs. Dennis Barber, chairman of the Kitimat Retarded Children's Association. Mrs. Barber outlined some of the activities of the association and explained the progress being made to assist youngsters obtain schooling and vocational training.
Photo showing - NSP Article: Kiwanis President Jack Adkins is seen presenting a $350 cheque to Mrs. Dennis Barber, chairman of the Kitimat Retarded Children's Association. Mrs. Barber outlined some of the activities of the association and explained the progress being made to assist youngsters obtain schooling and vocational training.
Notes
The Museum acknowledges that today's society uses "intellectual disability."