HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 2009 Kiwanis Month
PROCLAMATION
Kiwanis International was founded on December 7,1914,
. Since its inception, Kiwanis International has grown in over 90 countries worldwide,
. The Men and Women of Kiwanis International have continually exhibited a deep sense
of pride in Community by serving the needs offamily and children worldwide.
The Kiwanis Family has grown to include children and young adults in organized
leadership and character building clubs in Elementary, Middle School, High School, and
Colleges.
In 1994 Kiwanis International initiated its first ever worldwide Service Project which
raised over $75 million to virtually eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorders, which is the
world's leading preventable cause of mental retardation,
The eight Kiwanis Clubs in the Rogue Valley have consistently served the Communities
thru its "Children Priority One" programs,
The local Kiwanis Clubs have funded scholarships, served the elderly, the
developmentally disabled and the Community at large.
The members of the local Kiwanis Clubs are the epitome of their defining statement,
"Kiwanis is a Global Organization of Volunteers Dedicated to Changing the World One
Child and One Community at a Time."
This year, the Pacific Northwest District of Kiwanis International is holding its 92'd
District Convention in Southern Oregon.
OW THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Ashland,
ereby proclaim August 2009 as:
"Kiwanis Month"
nd encourage all citizens to celebrate the many contributions made by members of Kiwanis
nternational.
ated this 4th day of August, 2009.
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