Kiwanis International
Rocky Mountain District Rocky Mountain District, The Early Days
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Colorado - During the decade of 1910-1920, the United States was beset with many problems. This was just a few short years after Kiwanis was formed. World War I was followed by the worst epidemic of influenza in history, which struck the U.S. with particular force. In spite of our national woes, Robert J. Williams of Denver, Colorado, conceived the idea of forming a service club in his city and wrote to Kiwanis, which was formed only a few years before in 1915.
Kiwanis sent two organizers to help Mr. Williams get his club started. D. F. Westcott and Alben C. Stirners arrived on February 2, 1918, and began operation in the Savoy Hotel. This was the first club in Colorado. The new club began with 206 charter members endowed with the desire "To Build".
The official designation "Colorado District" was conferred seven months later, on September 25, 1918. Raymond H. Turver was elected to serve as the first district governor, serving until November 2, 1919. The charter president of the Denver Club was A. T. Monson, with R. J. Williams serving his club in the capacity of secretary. The club was so successful that it sent delegates to the first International Convention in Providence, Rhode Island that very year.
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The Kiwanians of Colorado, Wyoming, and the western panhandle of Nebraska eventually joined together to form the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis International.
Our district's leadership has produced two International Presidents, Ted R. Johnson, 1970-1971, and Norris A. Lusche, 1989-1990; International Vice Presidents, John Gorsuch, 1948-1949, and Norris A. Lusche, 1986-1987, and Rod Ellerbusch. International Trustees from our district have included George O. Wade, 1922-1923, Edmond C. VanDiest, 1039-1933, Harry D. MacDonald, 1937-1938, and Rev. Douglas Wasson, 1974-1975.
Pikes Peak Division 4 History
Past Division 4 Lt. Governors:
George "Bob" Sweet (2003-2004)
Don Blehm (2002-2003)
Carla Page (2001-2002)
Patricia Huson (2000-2001)
Richard Sayer (1999-2000)
Darold Jones (1998-1999)
Paige Thompson (1997-1998)
Bill Miller (1996-1997)
Barbara Strait (1995-1996)
Neal Price (1992-1995)
Jerry Huson (1991-1992)
Ben Botts (1990-1991)
Jerry Huson (1989-1990)
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