As Kiwanians in our clubs, divisions and the Capital District who knew and loved Sid Hais so well, we can certainly say that Sid was “dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time”.  I must say that personally I have never known a Kiwanian, or anyone else personally for that matter, who has been more selfless and giving as a fellow human being.  We all know that there wasn’t a Kiwanis cause, especially involving young people in need, that Sid would not give his time, his energy and often substantial financial support to help  Sid was especially generous to club foundations and the Capital District Foundation’s Founder’s Society.  He also has provided for Kiwanis in his estate planning, as you might have guessed.

Sid Hais joined Kiwanis in 1971, thirty five years ago.  He never tired of promoting Kiwanis and always had membership blanks with him.  He wanted to and has helped preserve our Kiwanis legacy in order to continue to provide a vital organization of community Service Leadership throughout our K- Family.  As Sid and I talked of this, Sid would like nothing better for his Kiwanis family, for those who feel inclined to make contributions in his memory, to give to one or both of the following Kiwanis organizations.  Thank you.

The Kiwanis Foundation of Bethesda, Maryland (Any amount; Tax Deductible Donation)

A “Capital District Kiwanis Foundation Memorial Fund” remembrance in the amount of $100.00. (Tax Deductible Donation)  A Certificate of Acknowledgement and appreciation will be sent to Sid’s family.