HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-2015 Proclamation-KiwanisCentennial Anniversary of Kiwanis International
Tuesday, January 6th
Accepting:
• Sandy Fisher, Division 24 Lieutenant Governor and a resident of
Templeton; and,
• Theo Dunn, President of the SLO Morning Club; and,
• James Shammas, President of the Noontime Kiwanis.
Centennial Anniversary of
Kiwanis international
Whereas, Kiwanis International is one of the largest service
organizations in the world with more than 600,000 members of all ages
and abilities in more than 80 nations; and,
Whereas, The members of the three Kiwanis Clubs of San Luis
Obispo are devoted to improving the world, one child and one
community at a time by seeking primacy to the human and spiritual
rather than the material values of life; and,
Whereas, In addition to improving lives, Kiwanis club members
promote the development of community leaders, positive role models,
intercultural understanding and cooperation, and opportunities for
fellowship, personal growth, professional development and community
service; and,
Whereas, The first Kiwanis club started its service in Detroit,
Michigan, in 1915; and,
Whereas, Kiwanis International celebrates its Centennial
Anniversary of the founding of the Detroit Kiwanis Club No. 1; and,
Whereas, The service provided by the Kiwanis Clubs of San Luis
Obispo will continue to have a positive impact on our community and
citizens.
Now, Therefore, I, Jan Marx, Mayor of the city of San Luis
Obispo, on behalf of the entire city council, hereby proclaims the 21St
Day of January, 2015, as Kiwanis International day.