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 people in a room with a computer. Accounting room? At the Aluminum City Telethon.
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 people backstage at the 1983 Aluminum City Telethon. Phyllis Powell is in the background.
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 Erle Crawford and his band at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is dressed in a red short and wearing a black cowboy style hat.
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is dressed in a red short and wearing a black cowboy style hat. Female member next to him Sue Wickstrom?
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 Erle Crawford and his band at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is dressed in a red short and wearing a black cowboy style hat. Female member next to him Sue Wickstrom?
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 group of people in some back room at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School for the Aluminum City Telethon. Al Smith at the far right.
Photograph of a group of people somewhere backstage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Man on left is drinking something from a glass, and man in centre has a cigarette in his mouth.
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 group of people somewhere backstage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Man on left is drinking something from a glass, and man in centre has a cigarette in his mouth.
Photograph of the Aluminum City Telethon presenting cheques to four groups from funds raised at the telethon. From left to right are ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter, ACT member and CDC director Muriel Greenlaw, CDC President Dave Jomini, PASA Chairman Prem Cheema, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, NWACDS Counsellor Liam Hyland, ACT Chairman Stan Green, Hospital Administartor Ken Last, and ACT Director and hospital auxilliary member Dorothy Cheyne.
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 the Aluminum City Telethon presenting cheques to four groups from funds raised at the telethon. From left to right are ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter, ACT member and CDC director Muriel Greenlaw, CDC President Dave Jomini, PASA Chairman Prem Cheema, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, NWACDS Counsellor Liam Hyland, ACT Chairman Stan Green, Hospital Administartor Ken Last, and ACT Director and hospital auxilliary member Dorothy Cheyne.
Photograph of children in traditional Slavic clothes doing a dance on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Two girl's in dresses are dancing upright with their hands on their heads. Three boys or on the floor doing a Cossack squat dance.
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 children in traditional Slavic clothes doing a dance on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Two girl's in dresses are dancing upright with their hands on their heads. Three boys or on the floor doing a Cossack squat dance.
Photograph of Gerry Deiter receiving an award at the Aluminum City Telethon 1990 Annual General Meeting. The award is on a plaque with a First Nations bird design. There is a man standing with him on the left.
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 Gerry Deiter receiving an award at the Aluminum City Telethon 1990 Annual General Meeting. The award is on a plaque with a First Nations bird design. There is a man standing with him on the left.
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 Nancyjane Mitchell handling a control panel for likely the MESS band at the Aluminum City Telethon.
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 Erle Crawford and his band on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. They are playing various instruments like guitars and a cello.
Photograph of Erle Crawford and his band on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is wearing a red short and black cowboy style hat and playing a guitar. Another member on the right is playing a cello. Female member on the left Sue Wickstrom?
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 Erle Crawford and his band on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Erle is wearing a red short and black cowboy style hat and playing a guitar. Another member on the right is playing a cello. Female member on the left Sue Wickstrom?
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 Ursula Horianopoulos and her mother in the audience at the Aluminum City Telethon. They are applauding.
Photograph of Hugh Anderson playing a guitar and singing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Panel with a sign "Kitimat Recreation Department" is behind him.
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 Hugh Anderson playing a guitar and singing on stage at the Aluminum City Telethon. Panel with a sign "Kitimat Recreation Department" is behind him.
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 two men sitting on chairs and playing guitars in a backstage area or another room at Mount Elizabeth Secondary School.
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.
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 Joey Wipfli and his mother Jeannette watching the Aluminum City Telethon.
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.
Photograph of a large cheque being presented for the Kitimat General Hospital for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. The people presenting the cheque are Ken Last, Isobel Kay, Dorothy Cheyne, Muriel Greenlow, Stan Green, and Gerry Deiter.
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 large cheque being presented for the Kitimat General Hospital for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. The people presenting the cheque are Ken Last, Isobel Kay, Dorothy Cheyne, Muriel Greenlow, Stan Green, and Gerry Deiter.
Photograph of a large cheque being presented to the Kitimat Child Development centre for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. From left to right are CDC President Dave Jomini, CDC patient Matthew Boys, ACT Chairman Stan Green, ACT Director Dorothy Cheyne, ACT Director Muriel Greenlow, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, CDC physiotherapist Anu Tirrul-Jones, CDC Treasurer Susan Eisenberger, and ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter.
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 large cheque being presented to the Kitimat Child Development centre for $12950 from the Aluminum City Telethon. From left to right are CDC President Dave Jomini, CDC patient Matthew Boys, ACT Chairman Stan Green, ACT Director Dorothy Cheyne, ACT Director Muriel Greenlow, ACT Treasurer Isobel Kay, CDC physiotherapist Anu Tirrul-Jones, CDC Treasurer Susan Eisenberger, and ACT Secretary Gerry Deiter.
