Tall Clubs International
| basic Facts | |
|---|---|
| Members: | Approximately 3000 |
| Member Clubs: | 60+ |
| Geographic Area: | United States and Canada |
| Telephone: | 888-I'M-TALL-2 |
| Website: | www.tall.org |
| Founded: | May 1, 1938, Los Angeles, California |
| Membership Requirements: | Minimum Height: Women: 5'10" Men: 6'2" Minimum Age:21 years |
| Height Range: | Women: 5'10" - 6'10" Men: 6'2" - 7'3" |
| Purposes: | Encourage inter-club participation; sponsor annual convention; form new clubs; publicize clubs; provide scholarships and charitable support; recognize excellent work in clubs |
| Additional Facts | |
|---|---|
| Other Affiliations: | European Federation of Tall People (5,000 members) National and local clubs in 14 countries Tall Persons Social Club of Australia |
| Major Events: | Annual summer convention, club-sponsored weekend parties |
| Convention: | Miss Tall International® Pageant; dances; parties; sightseeing; sports; business meeting; workshops; awards dinner |
| Founder: | Kae Sumner Einfeldt, 6'2", an animator for Walt Disney Studios drawing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the time |
| First Tall Club: | California Tip Toppers (still active) |
| Charities: | National Marfan Foundation Canadian Marfan Association TCI Foundation (Scholarships) |
| Noteworthy: | Ad for first king-size mattress: "Here it is Tip Toppers... You asked for it! The King Size Mattress" |
| Press Contact: | tci-publicity@tall.org |
| Spokesperson: | tci-missti-coordinator@tall.org |
