| Kiwanis' Golden Anniversary Year of 1965 dawned with great enthusiasm and well laid plans for a banner year of achievement, but an unexpected disaster resulted in a lasting accomplishment not even thought of at the time. Early in January, the Klamath River in Northern California, swollen from heavy rains, wiped out the town of Klamath. The devastation was complete and every member of the Kiwanis club lost his home or business, or both. Many Kiwanians and Kiwanis clubs reacted quickly with financial aid. This tragedy gave the impetus to establish a District Foundation. Under the leadership of District Governor William A. Dunlap, the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws were approved by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees. The incorporation papers were then signed by the Secretary of State of California on November 5, 1965. Through the newly formed District Foundation, emergency needs of the Klamath community were fulfilled by Kiwanians. Since its inception, the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation has grown to develop dedicated areas for distribution of support to the Kiwanis families of our District. Our programs include Pediatric Trauma - our major focus - as well as Club and Division Grants, Disaster Relief, and Service Leadership Programs Scholarships & Leadership Training.To read the full history of the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, click here. |
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