Timeline of Highlights - A Work in Progress

Here is a free flowing history by year of the Kiwanis Club of Traverse City, Michigan. The Club is a member of Kiwanis International.

1926 - November 26: Club is Chartered by Kiwanis Club International

1930 - Member William Chapman serves as Michigan District Governor

1938 - Member Galdwin Lewis serves as Michigan District Governor

1953 - Member Ralph Keyes serves as Michigan District Governor

1962 - Member Harry Elsenheimer serves as Michigan District Governor

1974 - Club launches Auction as fundraiser. Began as a radio auction then moved to internet auction.

1983 - Member Arnie Sayra serves as Michigan District Governor

1988 - Women accepted into membership of Kiwanis International

1999 - Member Bob Page serves as Michigan District Governor

2008 - Member Clare Burns serves as Michigan District Governor

2013 - Spring: Member Gary Carlson elected Lt. Governor of Division. He does a second term.

2013 - Women celebrate the 25th Anniversary of membership in Kiwanis

2014 - Club launches Flag Project as main fundraiser. Idea given to the Club by the Kiwanis Club in Jackson, MI.

2014 - Club celebrates 90 years of service.