The Montreal convention sets an attendance record. A constitutional amendment is proposed to open Kiwanis to women members, but it receives little support. First clubs are built in Vanuatu and England. William M. Eagles, MD, Richmond, Virginia, is elected President. Overseas growth continues apace, and delegates to the convention in Denver approve a special 50-cent dues increase to finance the administration of international extension.
Delegates again turn down women's membership.
Kiwanis International revokes the charters of two clubs in New York and Colorado for admitting women members, and the New York club takes the issue to state court. First clubs are built in Guam, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Barbados. Roy W. Davis, Chicago, Illinois, is elected President. More new clubs are built than in any previous year. Key Club celebrates its 50th year.