The History of The Carnegians:
 Dale Carnegie was aware that graduates of the Dale Carnegie Courses had a deep desire to continue the wonderful fellowships gained in the courses. He was also aware that they would like to get together and practice their communication skills. Thus, he was instrumental in seeing the organization get started. He served as Chairman of the Board for several years.
The first chapters were chartered in the Spring of 1949 in Seattle & Tacoma, Washington, and in Portland, Oregon, under the name of Dale Carnegie Club International, (DCCI), a non-profit organization. Shortly thereafter our first Canadian chapter was founded in Victoria, British Columbia. In subsequent years our organization expanded so vigorously that we soon had chapters in Australia, Canada, Cuba, Hawaii, the Philippine Islands, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Southern Rhodesia, the Union of South Africa, and throughout the United States.
During the International Convention of 1958, three chapters presented resolutions requesting that our name be changed from Dale Carnegie Club International, (DCCI) to-Dale Carnegie Alumni Association, (DCAA), to indicate more clearly that the organization is composed of graduates of a special training course rather than being a social club.
In 1977, in an effort to stimulate growth in our organization, and in discussions with Dale Carnegie and Associates, Inc., of New York, (owners/teachers of the Dale Carnegie Courses), it was agreed that our name be changed to THE CARNEGIANS INC.
During the past years of Carnegian activity, our chapters have participated in polio, cancer, heart disease, mental health, multiple sclerosis, boys' club, and girls' club work, and in hospital drives.
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