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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-14, Page 19Kinsm':n contribute to quality of life here "Serving the Community's Greatest Need." That simple, vet altruistic statement. is the cornerstone of the National Association of Kinsmen Clubs. Founded in Hamilton in 1920 by Hal Rogers. Kinsmen Clubs have become an integral and vital part of conununity and service group life in cities and towns across Canada. - A.young man's club dedicated to servicing the needs of the community. Kinsmen has grown and flourished to become one of the most respected service organizations in the country. . Every community, regardless{ of size, is dependent upon the efforts of volunteers, groups and service -clubs. Ultimately, a community is only as progressive and vibrant as the service clubs -and groups; that give untiringly of themselves for the benefit of others, .. In nearly 70 ti ears of service to communities across ,this nation, Kinsmen Clubs have carefully built a rich history of service and dedication. That kind of history; that kind of dedication and commitmentt-has also been much in evidence in the town of Goderfch for 40 years. The history of the Goderich Kinsmen -Club began Thursday, May 15, 1947. when the club receh'ed its charter at special ceremonies at the British Exchange Hotel. More than 100 people were present when the club made -Its auspicious debut and accepted greetings into the fraternity from clubs across Canada. From the beginning, under the leadership of president Dick Cornish. the Goderich Kinsmen Club proved itself to be a most reputable and ambitious service club. It was a credit to the community it served and a credit to the national organization. Just one year after the inception of the Kinsmen Club, the Goderich Kinette Club received its charter. Working independently, and Working together. these two organizations have added immeasurably to the quality of life in Goderich. Their -ef- forts have been unselfish, their efforts have been noble and their efforts have always contributed to the well-being, growth and vibrancy of the community. • A mere visual sampling the .condensed history of the Kinsmen Club found in the cen- tre of this special, commemorative section, gives one a clearer picture of the scope and magnitude of the Kinsmen and Kinette initiatives over the past five decades. The club developed a playground for children at its Keays Street location, it helped charter other -clubs in the area, it sponsored a traffic safety program for schools, it sponsored the Octogenarian Club, it sponsored trade fairs and winter carnivals, it has helped fund hospital and arena additions and building 'programs, at has organized parades. hobby fairs and sponsored a town band. it has been recognized with zone and national awards, it'has raised money for cystic fibrosis and cancer research, it has contributed to the arts, it has 1 unched a community Christmas lighting program, it has aided minor sports and it las offered its services in an unfettered manner %vherever required. :• The club's record of service !.o this community is an enviable one and it is a record f the .clubs. Kinsmen and Krnettes, can be most proud. . Every community relies heavily upon service -minded organizations for support, ideas. new initiatives, finances and. above all, leadership. The Kinsmen Club of Goderich has a rich and colourful history. It is a history that is punctuated with unselfish and ambitious service and it is a history guilt on tradition and high ideals. ' For 40 years, the Kinsmen C1tih of Goderich has been providing the kind of leader- ship and vision that makes a r orrimunity likes ours a progressive and vibrant one. We can only hope the club will continue to be an integral cog in the wheel. For your indomitable spirit_and your initiatives, past and present Kinsmen, we salute you. Your efforts have! made our community a better place to• live. Dave Sykes Page 3 HAPPY 40th BI'THDAY KINSMEN! IAV 524-2203 lir Plumbing Heating LARRY LeBEAU, KINSMEN. We would like to extend Our best wishes to the KINSMEN on their 40th ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS! wo 216 Elgin St. West ES REALTY I GODERICH 5 24-2 760 Congratulations Kinsmen for years of Quality Community Serrate Bluewater Huron -Middlesex MFiP Jack Riddell presented • a provincial government plaque to president, John Erb OFFICE EQUIPMENT LTD. 524-9863 56 East Street, Goderich TOSHIBA oliv iti *BLUEWATER is please F to have on their staff MATTHEW PEARSON, a member of the DISTRICT -1-VICE-PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. Two other members of our staff, JOHN PEET and HAROLD JARDIN, are both Kinsmen.