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Kiwanis in .

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1959 Edition

Reporting Programs and Activities from January 1, 1958- December 31, 1958

Each year the Clubs of Kiwanis International supply the specific information with which to develop an increasingly significant Annual Report. "Kiwanis in Action" is such a report. It summarizes the results of co-operative effort and demonstrates how individual Kiwanians are serving their fellow man through their local clubs. Eight areas of work are included in the following pages. Even a brief review demonstrates the fact that there are many and varied types of projects which clubs undertake. This statistical summary offers objective proof that the leadership of Kiwanis at every level is directing its manpower into paths of service, which bring lasting benefits to indi- vidua4s and communities.

"Kiwanis in Action" is an attempt to measure the impact of the manpower of this organization as it directs its attention to the challenging times in which we live.

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

Kiwanis International Building, 101 East Erie Street, Chicago 11, Illinois

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AGRICULTURE & CONSERVATION

It has been the feeling of Kiwanis leaders that well planned Agriculture and Conservation activities should expand our knowledge of and participation in the conservation, wise use and management of our renewable resources-soil, water, forests, and associated and related resources; our non-renewable resources-minerals, oils, and non-metallic substances found in the earth. For this reason in 1958 the International Committee set for itself two main objectives under the theme--"Agriculture & Conservation For Today and Tomorrow": 1. To continue and increase participation in National Farm City Week with every club actively working to better rural-urban understanding.

2. To initiate and develop programs in each community to meet local needs in Agriculture and Conservation.

One of the highlights of 1958 was the fourth annual observance of National Farm-City Week again coordinated by Kiwanis. Twenty-eight hundred and sixty clubs were actively engaged in some way in events that helped to develop better rural-urban understanding.

In the material which follows will be found the direct evidence of how local clubs accepted the challenge of the International Committee and carried out a wide variety of projects in the field of Agriculture and Conservation.

1. ASSISTANCE BY LOCAL CLUBS TO FARMS AND FARMERS NEAR THEIR COMMUNITIES

48,988 workers secured for growing and harvesting crops 5,456 soil conservation and drainage projects sponsored 3,123,676 trees planted

6,208 soil, crop and farm safety activities

Bloomfield, Missouri-entertained and presented special recognition to winners in PLANT-TO-PROSPER program sponsored on a county-wide basis. Contestants under the club sponsorship also won state honors. Springer, New Mexico-club ordered 12,000 trees from the Soil Conservation Service. The club cooperated in distributing these to farmers and ranchers throughout the area. Elkin, North Carolina-cooperated in preparing for and setting up District Home Demonstra- tion sessions, over 700 women were guests of the club for this occasion. Cort-

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land, New York-established a 320 acre KIWANISLAND-a soil, water and forest reserve--a wildlife and Kiwanis retreat. Peru, lndiana- sponsorej twenty- seventh annual AGRICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET- presented medals and trophies for corn production, also special community service awards. Bell Island, Newfoundland-owns herd of purebred Jerseys which is used to furnish milk for the area. Abbeville, Alabama-assisted "Keep Green" committee and the local Chamber of Commerce in securing a forest fire tower for Henry County.

Pittsburgh, California-beautified freeway with trees and shrubs. Shelbyville, Illinois-promoted flood control and soil conservation to benefit the area around Kaskaskia Dam; members worked solidly to get proper legislation passed. Annapolis, Maryland-donated quantity of special fertilizer for experimental treatment of Severna Park Gardens, also completed landscaping of YWCA grounds. Mount Kisco-Bedford, New York-distributed 500 cans to the public for soil samples to be tested. Lansing, Iowa-worked successfully in defeating undesirable legislation with regard to local commercial fishing licenses.

2. RURAL-URBAN COOPERATION

338,608 farmers entertained at joint meetings and Farm-City Week activities .. 3,984 farm fairs and festivals held

2,860 clubs spearheaded local Farm-City observances

Tampa, Florida-tour to dairy farm, to ranch for conservation demonstration and then on to flower farm. Kennett, Missouri-presented plan to Council of Clubs for the reorganization of the Kennett Fall Festival into a District Fair. Plan accepted and club has two members on the permanent fair board, Club also raised

$5,000 to build a permanent swine show building-project now completed.

North Calgary, Alberta-arranged for a meeting of the workers on experimental farms and laboratories with distinguished speaker on the role of the technical agriculturist. Lake City, Florida-put on Farm Forestry Field Day designed to help farmers make their woodlands more productive; the emphasis was also on an understanding of mutual problems and interdependence as both groups form a part of the area's economy. Hazard, Kentucky-had an extensive program control of troublesome weeds. Newton, New Jersey-sponsored a tour with assistance of FFA students-visited ideal farms as well as agricultural training facilities at the school. Santa Fe, New Mexico-held a large farmers' meeting with extra special urban guests; day devoted to importance of agriculture in the lives of all today; also Farmington, New Mexico portrayed the change in San Juan County's economy over a ten year period. Auburn, New York- cooperated with the Chamber of Commerce in promoting tour of industries and Memorial City Hall by rural residents. Youngstown, Ohio-theme of activities-

"Ohio's Agriculture--lt's Big Business".

Many, many programs of varying natures were held under the theme--FARM AND CITY-PARTNERS IN PROGRESS.

3. WORK WITH RURAL YOUTH 9,580 4-H Club projects sponsored 131,224 other farm youth aided

Statesville, North Carolina-fifty-two 4-H members told how they had made a

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profit of $3100 on their projects sponsore::l by this club. Eastern Houston, Texas - in cooperation with other clubs in the Division is setting up a Boys' Ranch in cooperation with the Court of Domestic Relations-farming, ranching, animal husbandry and construction work to be taught-clubs will provide funds for the operation and handle many other types of projects. Chicago, Illinois-fostered an exchange of visits among farm and city youth, Club of DeKalb assisted- three days were spent by rural youth in homes of Kiwanians and the city youth were assigned to farms. Petersburg, West Virginia-set up a series of programs to be presented at 4-H meetings on need for soil conservation in eroded areas -results indicated by the success of a tree planting project by the youth. Battle Creek, Michigan-purchased portable scales capable of weighing up to 3,000 pounds for use of rural youth. There will be no charge for the use and supervision will be given through the cooperation of the County Livestock Asso- ciation. Durham, North Carolina-bought registered heifer to be used as a prize to encourage dairying among boys and girls in the county. Dallas, Texas-members visited boys who have received heifers or pigs; any assistance possible is given especially if the animals are to be shown. Other projects among many clubs included sending youth to forestry training school and conservation camps.

Fort Dodge, Iowa-conducts a soil judging contest for 4-H and Vocational Agriculture students to promote interest in land use.

PUBLIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

The Public and Business Affairs Committees for Canada And United States developed a very unique series of suggested programs under the theme: Build Better Communities Through Club Action and Know the Fact And Act. It is interesting to note the breadth of activities carried on but, it is also significant to find the clubs developing more and more concern for the Senior Citizen, and also making distinct plans to develop a better understanding of the problems involved in Mental Health. The Georgia District, for instance, held the first state- wide Kiwanis sponsored Mental Health Clinic. It was extremely successful and resulted in much favorable comment from both State and National leaders.

Clubs did not forget their obligations in terms of all phases of safety, and the total membership became more and more conscious of the need for the acceptance of individual responsibility in terms of safe and courteous driving on our streets and highways.

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Special activities in United States-Canada goodwill were apparent as were the People To People projects of an international nature.

1. IMPROVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY

7,200 activities on behalf of better schools and teachers' so'aries 7,464 safety and courtesy campaigns conducted

1,452 industrial surveys made

1,872 new industries and businesses secured

4,580 activities leading toward economy in local or state governme:it 2,160 activities on employment of the physically handicappe::l

Lancaster, Pennsylvania-forming a health center foundation and will use the building formerly occupied by a sanitarium. Burling, North Carolina-is giving substantial financial assistance to the Damascus Home for alcoholics. Forest City, London, Ontario-actively supporting recreation center for Senior Citizens in Victoria Park. Hampden-Mount Washington, Baltimore, Maryland-doing a research project on problems of the aging, as guide to its own committee action and as an assistance to clubs in the Capital District. North Dallas-Park Cities, Texas-assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the Pilot Institute for the Deaf.

It is a permanent project of the club. San Bruno-Millbrae, California-is continuing program in support of the blood bank. In Canada, the Saint Eustache Sur-Le-Lac, Quebec club has also had a year-round "Blood Derby" which yielded 740 pints of blood. Jefferson City, Missouri-developed a recreation room in the Algoa State Reformatory and outfitted it with televison, furniture and reading materials. Brantford, Ontario, Canada-sponsored a music festival involving 100 choirs and a total of 5,000 contestants. Co-operation of the Music Teachers Association was most appreciated. Scholarships were awarded as well as numer·

ous cups and trophies. Penticton, British Columbia-starting a $100,000 senior housing project. Lands have already been acquired at a cost of $15,000. Lan- caster, New Hampshire-continuing to support the winter skating area and this year expanded the facilities with two fireproof warming rooms and a utility room. Club has supplied major part of the labor as well as financial assistance.

2. ACCEPTANCE OF CITIZENSHIP RESPONSIBILITY 61,120 members served on school and other local boards 27,600 Kiwanians held public office

89,596 members engaged in get-out-the-vote drives

2,380 activities for immigrants, new citizens, and displace::! persons 16,976 members active in Civil Defense

5,612 projects related to International Good Will

Several clubs have spearheaded co-operative programs with CARE. The Strath- moor, Detroit club is responsible for the current broad interest in appropriating small tools for the Philippines. Ferndale, Michigan-provided five and a half tons of surplus food to be shipped abroad wherever needed. River Park, Sacra- mento, California-working on long range program of marking the number of the

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houses on curbs in front of each one of the homes, obtaining consent of each property owner, following through completion of the project. Typical of the many clubs interested in assisting established organizations are Troy, Ohio-working on the Heart Fund-Conneaut, Ohio-which is a good example, along with Col- ville, Washington-assisting the March of Dimes program through the utilization of club manpower. The clubs worked in stimulating community interest, building publicity and arranging for a novel campaign added to the impact of the projects.

Belleville, Michigan-attracted national attention with their work in collecting used white material to make dressings for cancer victims; over 15,000 pounds collected in one phase of the campaign. Cannonsburg-Houston, Pennsylvania- organized a sick room supplies committee which has control over 100 pieces of equipment in constant use by citizens of the community. North Shore, Chicago, Illinois-relocated a family of twelve, obtaining work for the father and providing many assistances until the family can become self-supporting. Jeffersonville, Indiana-sponsoring a clinic for their section of the State and offering real assistance in the Southeastern Indiana Rehabilitation Center. Kitsilano, Van- couver, British Columbia-working closely with the Mental Health and Welfare Association, underwriting the cost of the monthly rent, as well as providing other assistance. Saco-Biddeford, Maine-is involved in a local development committee and is concentrating on developing community interest in the provision of necessary space to attract industry to the area. Redondo Beach, California- currently conducting a drive to collect soap which will be sent to hospitals in Korea. Over 3,000 pounds have already been collected.

3. INVESTMENT IN A BETTER COMMUNITY Clubs contributed, collected or helped collect:

$8,420,100 for Community Chest

$8,570,860 for National welfare campaigns

$6,138,246 for local causes, including hospital facilities

$7,791,056 worth of Savings Bond sold

Alexandria, Louisiana-improved extensive new dam at Camp Kiwanis, enlarging their lake by twenty acres. State Fish Hatchery is co-operating in stocking the lake with the club investing several thousands of dollars in these new improve- ments. William Lake, British Columbia-built and turned over to the village and province a Health Center costing $14,000. Melrose, Michigan-working with the city in the erection of a community center at a cost of $100,000, over 30% of which must be financed by the local service club groups. Crosby, North Dakota-just completed the sponsorship of a new $40,000 swimming pool.

Members mortgaged themselves in order to insure immediate start on the project. Their action gave the city the necessary credit for this special program and the project will be completely liquidated over a ten year period. Scottsbluff, Nebraska has had a continued interest in a $40,000 Youth Camp, involving living quarters for the caretaker, eight bunk houses and a crafts building. This project utilized by scouting groups, church groups and many adult organizations is largely financed by Christmas tree sales. Austin Texas-sponsored a professional football game resulting in a $17,000.00 profit for the club's Charities Foundation. Stuebenv·lle, Ohio-conducts a weekly program called the "Kiwanis Radio Forum" which discusses local issues and problems. The program is in its 16th year.

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SUPPORT OF CHURCHES IN THEIR SPIRITUAL AIMS

Community service by spiritually dedicated Kiwanians was the theme of this committee's function in 1958. Some special features of the year included a broadening of the program on Work and Pray for Permanent Peace, the participation by more clubs in the Green Candle of Hope program, designed to exhibit, and interest and concern for the peoples behind the Iron Curtain and a further distribution and effective use of the Grace Before Meals Cards placed in restaurants and motels.

Radio stations using the spot announcements-The New Pilgrimage, The Way Forward, Power of Prayer, and God the Cornerstone-passed the 2,000 mark. This alone, gives evidence of the impact of the Kiwanis program not only within the life of the Kiwanis club, but throughout the community as well.

1. SERVICE BY INDIVIDUALS FOR CHURCHES 4,884 lay preachers secured

25,472 Kiwanians taught Sunday School classes or assisted in week-day religious education

Lafayette, California-Each month a different church is the recipient of a tree as in their fast growing area there is a need for landscaping. Port Angeles, Wash- ington-continues operation of six buses carrying children and adults to and from Sunday school. Lansing-Everett, Michigan donated a Sunday school flag to each church in the club's territory which was kept for a week by the class having the highest percentage of students attending the class on a particular day.

Brookville, Indiana-actively promotes attendance of its members at the church of their choice-chart is kept, also bookshelf of religious books of all denomina- tions is established in the Public Library. Wadley, Alabama-fosters a weekly non-denominational "Hour of Meditation". People can come and go as they please - a period of silent worship with a background of spiritual music.

Hinsdale, Illinois-observed BROTHERHOOD WEEK with special speaker from National Council of Christians and Jews. Theme-CHICAGOLAND in 1980.

Northside, Knoxville, Tennessee-committee writes a letter to each of its three Key Clubs commending them on their church attendance. Valley of the Sun, Phoenix, Arizona-participated in a real life drama of the parable of the talents.

Each member reported on his results of his efforts after ninety days. Richmond, Indiana-continuing its outstanding program of providing a wallet-size copy of Sallman's painting of the head of Christ to support their "Christ in Every Purse"

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2. PROJECTS TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CHURCH ACTION 25,548 "GO·TO-CHURCH" campaigns conducted

94,256 newspaper ads, church calendars and directories sponsored 55,472 children sent to camps operated by religious groups

$361,376 raised and/or contributed for special church funds

502,208 "Prayer before Meals" table tents distributed in public eating places

Elgin, Illinois-fostered successful clergy day with twenty-eight churchmen each seated with a Kiwanis sponsor. Meeting included three five-minute sermons.

Richmond County, New York-designed, constructed and then manned a booth at the ferry dock to urge people to read their Bibles. On sale were Catholic, Protestant and Jewish Bibles. St. Petersburg, Florida-collected 153,500 pounds of useable articles for the Salvation Army. Mid-City, New Orleans, Louisiana- launched a successful campaign to keep all aware that "GOD IS THE ANSWER".

Windshield stickers were distributed by the club. Pikesville, Maryland-located a plaque containing the Ten Commandments in an appropriate spot in the community's shopping center. Rome, Georgia-passed and distributed effective resolution deploring acts of violence against houses of worship. This followed the bombing of a Jewish synagog. High Point, North Carolina-distributed 200 bibles to patients in their Memorial Hospital. Rochester, Minnesota-continued to sponsor and support "GREEN CANDLE OF HOPE" project designed to draw attention to the fate of the people behind the Iron Curtain. Tarentum, Pennsyl- vania-sponsored Easter Sunrise service and enjoyed the full cooperation of the community's merchants in providing advertising of the event.

"You are living up to the obligations of leadership in troubled times and your integrity is evidenced in your works. You have strengthened the American home by national activities in all forty-eight states and throughout the great land of Canada with programs stressing

afety, peace and personal responsibility. You have given primacy to t he human and spiritual values. You have dedicated yourselves to the Golden Rule. You haven't hesitated to speak up for dynamic purposes. You have worked to promote a higher business and professional standard. You have made friends everywhere by being friends. You have emerged as the Number One service organization of the world today."

KENNETH D. WELL , President, Freedoms Foundation, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania at the 43rd Annual Con ention of Kiwanis International

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BOYS AND GIRLS WORK

Under the theme-"Teach By Example-Work with, and for Youth"-the 1958 committee selected four main objectives to serve as guides for its action program.

1. Help to create climates of greater tolerance, understanding and brotherly love among youth.

2. Help youth to appreciate good government, emphasizing the dignity and importance of public office and public service.

3. Help youth realize that safety is a way of life precious to every person.

4. Help develop human resources.

It is easy to see the breadth of activity possible under these objectives. Clubs accepted greater responsibility than ever in the support of already established worthy youth organizations. The organization as a whole passed the 2,000 mark in sponsorship of scout units. It again was acclaimed by Boys' Club of America as the top service club in over-all support. A major emphasis under this committee is the annual observance of Kids' Day. The 1958 observance was the largest ever in the ten year history of the program. 2,537 clubs participated in various activities involving 1,752,109 youth. $1,263,975 were raised in Kids' Day fund raising activities for use by local clubs in their total youth service programs.

1. SUPPORT FOR ESTABLISHED YOUTH GROUPS 1076 Boy Scout Troops

526 Cub Packs 626 Girl Scout Troops

242 Camp Fire Girl units 435 Explorer Scout units

23 Air Cadet Groups

Jackson, Michigan-sent its entire scout troop to the National Jamboree.

Dallas, Texas-participated in the dedication of the new Girl Scout Camp, the club contributed $6,500 for the kitchen equipment. Both the Euclid, Ohio and Charleston, South Carolina clubs involved in programs to secure new camp sites for the local Girl Scout programs. Montevideo, Minnesota-conducts an annual Scout Circus involving troops located in western Minnesota. Both the Kokomo,

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Indiana and Beverly Hills, California clubs sponsored a Boy Scouts in City Government Day during Boy Scout Anniversary Week. Muncie, Indiana-a Boy Scout Lodge was constructed and paid for at a cost of approximately $19,000.

2. BUILDING CITIZENSHIP RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUTH 12,864 Safety Patrols sponsored

2,410 boys sent to Boys' State 825 girls sent to Girls' State

3,528 activities on behalf of bands, orchestras and choirs 9,236 students aided through scholarships and loan funds

$1,043,156 distributed through scholarships and loans 3,975 youth safety programs sponsored

Kirkland Lake, Ontario-sponsors a Boys' Band and holds an annual Kiwanis Music Festival. Battle Creek, Michigan-contributed $3,000 in support of the community Junior Achievement program. Cape Girardeau, Missouri-paid for the tuition of a Japanese student attending the local college. Jacksonville Beaches, Florida-developed an essay contest with the theme--"World Peace" and the Franklin Park, Illinois club conducted an essay contest for junior and senior high students utilizing the theme--"Juvenile Delinquency, Its Causes and Cures".

East Memphis, Tennessee--distributed 1,000 Good Driver Agreements to high school youths in the local schools. Radford, Virginia sent two boys to the School Patrol conference in Washington, D.C. Fayetteville, North Carolina-conducts a junior safety driving course at a local drive-in theatre. Small cars are driven around a special course designed to teach the elements of safe driving. Fenton, Michigan-sponsored a Motor Scooter Safety School in cooperation with the local Traffic Safety Commission. Iowa City, Iowa-contributed $2,000 to the State University of Iowa Student Loan Fund. Seaford, Delaware--created a community Youth Employment Service. West Hudson, New Jersey-sponsors a Banking Day program with 7,600 youth participating.

3. SUPERVISION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS 13,432 baseball and other teams sponsored

8,616 youth centers maintained and/or assisted 2,254 playgrounds provided

2,367,808 boys and girls used club recreational facilities

River Rouge, Michigan-contributed $15,000 for the building of a wading pool and youth center. Leamington, Ontario-purchased a site and erected buildings for a Boys and Girls camp. Pierre, South Dakota-conducts a boxing club for boys between 11 and 18 years of age. Mexico, Missouri-sponsored a swimming meet with 200 boys and girls participating. Mount Airy, North Carolina-purchased $700 worth of playground equipment for the Kiwanis sponsored Salva- tion Army playground. Sac City, Iowa-sponsors an annual kite tournament.

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania-sponsors weekly youth center dances at the high school. Proceeds are used in support of high school activities including scholarships. North Santa Ana, California-conducts a bowling program which provides instruction to approximately 1,000 children.

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CIRCLE K CLUBS

The continued growth in the number of Circle K Clubs indicates the importance of this college and university campus organization. Circle K International now made up of 217 active clubs adopted four objectives as a guide for campus activities. These are:

1. Promote effective safety action on every Circle K campus

2. Encourage each student to strengthen his tie to the religion of his choice 3. Strengthen student and administrative relationships.

4. Assist every Circle K member to broaden his vocational horizon.

KIWANIS SUPPORT OF CIRCLE K CLUBS

The Kiwanis Club of Edgebrook, Chicago, Illinois presented a scholarship to the outstanding member of its Circle K club.

A special planning session of the committee members and Circle K officers was set up by the Kiwanis Club of University Circle, Cleveland, Oh'o to develop a closer working relationship between the two clubs and to develop a series of Circle K programs and projects.

Circle I\ members were assisted in securing summer employment by the Kiwanis Club of Hammond, Indiana.

The Kiwanis Club of Glendora, California gave assistance in sending one committee member and six Circle I< members to the Circle I< International Conven- tion. Joint Kiwanis-Circle K activities are beneficial in many ways. As an example of this the Kiwanis Club of Va dosta, Georgia and its Circle K Club of Valdosta State College cooperated in two projects- an employment service for students and an awards banquet to honor the four students with highest scholastic average.

CIRCLE K ACTIVITIES

The Circle K Club of Fairleigh-Dickinson, Teaneck, New Jersey, won top honors for having the best college program in support of Radio Free Europe.

Circle K Clubs give emphasis to spiritual values through various projects. One club, at Northeast Louisiana State College, Monroe, Louisiana, distributed a brochure listing seven answers to the question, "Why Join the Church at Col- lege?" Prayer-before-meal cards were placed in the cafeterias by the club at Tularie University, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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One special emphasis program was the promotion of effective safety action.

Bicycles of the community were marked with scotchlite by the Circle K Club of Moorhead State College, Moorhead, Minnesota. The Circle K Club of William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia initiated a fire prevention campaign by distributing posters and checking fire hazards in cooperation with the Fire de-

partment.

Campus news and entertainment are being provided through weekly radio shows by the Circle K Clubs of Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas and Southeastern Louisiana College, Hammond, Miss:ssippi.

The Children's Haven, a home for underprivileged children, benefited by a cash donation from the Circle K Club of Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

The club at Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma produces an annual Circle K Capers-a variety show which not only develops school spirit but provides funds for many campus service projects.

Helping fellow students to complete their education is a concern of many clubs, exemplified by the $200.00 scholarship provided by the Circle K Club of Arkansas State College, Jonesboro, Arkansas. This club also contributed $150.00 to the New Park Fund of the college.

The Circle K club of Baylor University, Waco, Texas cooperates with Probation Board in a Big Brother Program.

Classroom desks have a new look due to the refinishing done by the Circle K club of Huron College, Huron, South Dakota.

A much needed student and faculty directory was published by the Circle K Club of Centralia Junior College, Centralia, Washington.

The Circle K Club of Waterloo College, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada conducted a used book store for the benefit of both students and faculty.

KEY CLUBS

Key Club operation in 1958, the 33rd year, was one of service, growth and ex·

pansion. Again, taking careful note of the programs set and carried out by

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Kiwanis International, and yet charting their own course of events, the:;a young men set a pattern of organization activity, unique among youth groups. Following the theme "Forward Freedom", 45,407 members, grouped in 1,914 clubs proved their worth as a vital force in the Kiwanis community service program. With special emphasis given to closer Kiwanis-Key Club cooperation, these high school service clubs performed thousands of projects in and for the teen- age community. The following typical examples of activity give evidence of their interest in promoting good citizenship programs as a way of bringing about lasting freedom.

"Do not be misled by irresponsible groups, take a stand, be sure you are right, and stick by your convictions," were among the opening words by Governor LeRoy Collins, at a Youth Rally, sponsored by the Fort Lauderdale, Florida Key Club in cooperation with the Downtown Kiwanis club and the Broward Herald.

The rally was attended by some 2,000 teen-age boys and girls.

Dorsey High Key Clubbers, Los Angeles, California collected clothing for Korean orphans and trucked it to local Korean Mission.

Members of the Johnson City, New York Key Club sponsored a film on Radio Free Europe, "The Big Lie," at a school assembly. They also netted $35.00 in a Key Club-Faculty volley-ball game. The school principal and superintendent acted as referees.

A series of Youth Panels was selected as a single project by the Russell High Key Club, East Point, Georgia. During the year, panels were held in four Kiwanis clubs, Parent-Teacher Assns., and the city's Junior Woman's Club.

Their aim: Better understanding between adults and youth. Among the subjects were: "Juvenile Delinquency" and "Careers".

Children were the special targets of several service projects by the Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School Key Club, Peterborough, Ontario. Proceeds of its annual "Spring Fling" dance were used to send a deserving child to a summer camp. Money raised at a "Fun Night" program was donated to the Boys Athletic Assn. and members also built a teeter-totter for a local orphanage.

Members of the West High l<ey Club, Knoxville, Tennessee, donated to a fund to send a student from the l<noxville School for the Deaf and Dumb to the international games for the deaf and dumb in Italy. The Club also took complete charges of West's annual career day, obtaining over 40 speakers on a variety of vocations.

A photographer from the local daily newspaper covered the event, when members of the Woodrow Wilson High Key Club of Dallas, Texas, painted parking stripes at the school. Members were also popular with their Kiwanis sponsors, who invited them to make a return visit after they put on a model Kiwanis meeting.

Three thousand copies of the Buckeye Key, official organ of the Ohio District, were printed by members of the Ohio School for the Deaf Key Club, Columbus, which numbers among its members several linotype operators and a pressman.

A $1,000 profit on a school directory, published by the Berwick, Pennsylvania Key Club will be used to buy the school several water coolers.

All 52 Key Club members helped sponsor a community safe driving campaign

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in which a slogan, "Back the Attack on Traffic Accidents" paced a contest be·

tween teen-age drivers and adults in North Platte, Nebraska.

In addition, vocational guidance programs, appreciation banquets, school assemblies, charity drives, helping the aged, underprivileged and handicapped, and many other projects were carried out as part of the Key Club program. Kiwanians look upon Key Club Work as a pleasant phase of their responsibilities -something they want to do-which is evident by the following statistics:

6,300 meetings with school administrators arranged and held 31,429 Kiwanians attended Key Club meetings

4,316 Kiwanians went to Key Club Conventions

UNDERPRIVILEGED CH ILD

The goal of the Underprivileged Child Committee was to encourage local clubs to discover the underprivileged children in their communities; to study the individ· ual and collective needs; and to meet these needs by club activities. The theme for 1958 was: "The Underprivileged Child-A Call for Kiwanis Kindness to Kids".

The physically, mentally and socially handicapped youth received special attention. Local committees involved many club members in a wide variety of activities remembering that a helping hand is as important, if not more so, than just a helping dollar.

1. PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

228,056 children treated in dental and other club-sponsored clinics 365,830 lunches and 535,518 quarts of milk provided

152,964 children aided in hearing problems and given corrective eye treatment 12,640 cerebral palsy cases assisted

7,240 orthopedic cases aided

65,648 mentally retarded children helped

Shoreview, Cleveland, Ohio-sponsors a Boy Scout troop for victims of Muscular Dystrophy. Cornwall, Ontario--provided speech therapy for two youth and furnished braces for one crippled youngster. Garfield Park, Illinois-sponsors

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a Boy Scout troop for blind boys. Halifax, Nova Scotia-provides dental work for underprivileged children of the city. North Central, Seattle, Washington- conducts a Kiwanis Krippled Kiddies Camp. Members of the club provide the staff for the week-long camp period. Savannah, Georgia-contributed $1,000 for purchase of Salk Vaccine. North Kansas City, Missour:-sponsors a home for retarded children, and Conway, Arkansas is spea~headin!S the plans for the Children's Colony- a two million dollar enterprise for retarded children. Wash- ington, D.C.-sponsors the Kiwanis Orthopedic Clinic and also provides free transportation.

2. SOCIALLY HANDICAPPED

1,892 activities related to Boys' Clubs and Girls' Clubs 21,864 children assisted through day nurseries

74,764 children sent to camps

18,972 surveys of family conditions resulted in 34,750 families aided 1,728 projects on delinquency brought aid to 13,684 delinquents

Peninsula-Portland, Oregon-purchased $3,600 worth of recreational equipment for the Peninsula Boys' Club. Indian Walk, Wrightstown, Pennsylvania-trans- ported 50 youth to the Princeton-Dartmouth football game. Brenham, Texas- sent 82 Washington County Boys to camp and donated food and facilities for their use. Richmond County, New York-offers to boys and girls with delinquency records rehabilitation service consisting of combined work placement and religious counseling. Greater Broadway, Sacramento, California-has a special fund to aid needy college students. Las Vegas, Nevada-has a program to see that lunch bags of underprivileged children contain proper foods. Bow Valley, Calgary, Alberta-constructed hand-made furniture for the Maude Riley Home for Children. Oshkosh, Wisconsin-asked its members to do one of three things:

(1) act as probation officers; (2) hire youth whenever possible; (3) become foster parents of children from broken homes. Within a month, 15 members volunteered for duty as probation officers, five employed young men in their businesses, and two took children into their homes.

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VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

A vocation for every youth by his choice, and not by chance, sets the stage for a wide variety of interesting and important activities carried out by this com-

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mittee in the local clubs. Emphasis in terms of recruitment of youth in the field of teaching, and the scientific and technical areas was continued. There was recognition of the importance of avocations in the worthy use of leisure time and in determining vocational choices. Every youth was encouraged to go as far up

the "education ladder" as his ability would permit. The committee also sought

to recognize students with unusual talents, and to provide an understanding of the nature and scope of automation in our industrial economy.

There was an increase in activities under the "Living in the Air Age" program. This is a special emphasis program designed to raise the horizons of youth in terms of the new vocational opportunities of this day. These activities indicated an expansion of the three-fold cooperation between the United States Air Force, business and industrial leaders and local clubs.

L HELPING YOUTH TO HELP THEMSELVES 38,280 Kiwanians engaged in vocational counseling

36,220 boys and girls aided through work-experience programs 32,852 young people placed in summer jobs

Moorestown, New Jersey-examined its membership roster and provided coun- selors for local students. Avon-Bradley, New Jersey-started an engineering school of their own with an enrollment of fifteen boys. Valdosta, Georgia- operates a summer employment service for college students. Kendallville, Indiana -developed a "Day on the Job" program through the cooperation of local school officials and business and professional men. Hicksville, New York-created a

$250.00 scholarship for a four year term. 2. PROVIDING NEEDED GUIDANCE SERVICES

4,756 Career Days held

732,544 boys and girls participated in guidance programs

148,704 vocational aids furnished (booklets, films, books, and tours) 30,420 students reached by "Introduction to Teaching" Clinics

Louisville, Kentucky-participated in the Air Education Tour-A U.S. Air Force vocational program conducted in cooperation with industry and Kiwanis. Spring- field, Ohio-was host to 150 students at its first Teacher Recruitment Clinic.

San Diego, California-at a special meeting the club had all of the new school teachers of the city as their guests. Worcester, Massachusetts-conducted its fourth annual regional Science Fair assisted by all of the clubs in Worcester County. Coos Bay, Oregon-purchased vocational guidance materials for a special section of the high school library. Arlington, South Dakota-expanded committee activities by sponsoring two adult education courses with 30 adults participating. Ames, Iowa-sponsored its annual Career Day with 54 careers being discussed during the program. Montgomery, Alabama-provided a vocational testing service to the high school seniors. Monterey Park, California- developed a Career Conference in cooperation with its Key Club. West Akron, Ohio-developed an area scholarship directory which lists the scholarships available from various sources in the Akron area. The directory also serves as a means of generating community interest in the granting of new scholarships.

Southeast Area, Chicago, Illinois-took 50 boys on conducted tours of industrial plants in the city.

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Summary of Maj or Ac ti vi ties

January 1, 1958-December 31, 1958 COMMUNITY SERVICE

Farmers entertained at Kiwanis Farmer meetings 338,608 Workers secured for cultivating and harvesting crops 48,988 Clubs sponsoring Farm-City Week activities 2,860

Farm projects (soil conservation, drainage, animal, crop) sponsored 8,791 Trees planted 3,123,676

Kiwanians serving on local boards, such as schools, hospitals, etc. 61,120 Activities on behalf of better schools, teachers' salaries, etc. 7,200 Physically handicapped persons employed 4,092

"Go-to-Church'' campaigns conducted 25,548 Kiwanians teaching Sunday school classes 25,646

"Grace Before Meals Cards" supplied in hotels and restaurants 502,208

NATIONAL SERVICE

Safety, courtesy, farm safety and safety patrol campaigns conducted 23,201 Kiwanians holding public office 27,600

Funds raised for campaigns such as community chest, heart, cancer and polio, etc. $23,129,256

Activities for immigrants, displaced persons 2,380 Government Savings Bonds sold $7,791,056 Projects related to International Goodwill 5,612

Kiwanians engaged in "Get-Out-The-Vote," Civil Defense and other Citizenship Service Activities 148,924

YOUTH SERVICE

Boys and Girls visited Kiwanis sponsored recreational facilities 2,367,808 Young people provided religious education in day camps, etc. 55,472 Children provided entertainment on Kids' Day 1,752,109

Funds raised on Kids' Day $1,263,975

Lunches and bottles of milk provided needy children 801,348 Baseball and other athletic teams sponsored 13,432

Youth groups-Scouts, Boys' and Girls' Clubs, Camp Fire Girls, 4-H, Future Farmers, Junior Farmers 15,613

Boys and girls provided vocational counseling 732,544 Young people examined in clinics, helped through sight-saving,

conservation of hearing and aided in projects for the mentally retarded 460,352

Vocational aids-guidance libraries, films, tours furnished 148,704 Cerebral palsy and orthopedic cases aided 19,880

Scholarships, scholastic loans, awards and other educational assistance 124,920

Funds distributed through scholarships and loans $1,043,156