Tall Clubs International
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Tall Clubs International (TCI) is a social organization in the United States and Canada, comprising over fifty independent Tall Clubs.
FoundedFirst Convention: 1947
First affiliation: 1948
First Incorporation: 1967
First affiliation: 1948
First Incorporation: 1967
FounderKae Sumner Einfeldt[1]
FocusAwareness of height issues
| Founded | First Convention: 1947 First affiliation: 1948 First Incorporation: 1967 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Kae Sumner Einfeldt[1] |
| Type | Social Organization |
| Focus | Awareness of height issues |
Region served | North America |
| Website | tall.org |
The group says its mission is "to promote tall awareness among tall men and women, and in the community; to provide social activities of mutual interest, travel to cities around the U.S. and Canada for gatherings including members from several TCI clubs; run a convention each year to conduct the business of the Corporation with representatives of all clubs; and select a new Miss Tall International, the official public representative and good will ambassador for TCI."[1]
In popular culture
See also
- Kae Sumner Einfeldt, Founder of the first tall club and inspiration for the affiliation
- Miss Tall International, TCI's designated spokesperson and ambassador, chosen annually by pageant
- Little People of America
- List of tallest people