April 19, 2004 - Vol. 15, No. 29
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
23
Invocation
Roger Landry
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Peter Karagianis, Howard Bacon, Carroll Stafford
Guests
Amy Lovisek, Laconia Parks and Recreation Dept., with Joe Adrignola;
Randy Brough, Laconia Public Library; Asst. Supt. Marie Ross,
Laconia School District; Jackie Bonafide, Community Health &
Hospice
Amy Lovisek, Laconia Parks and Recreation Dept., and Past Pres. Joe Adrignola
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Welcome Back
The club let loose with a round of "How Do Ya Do?"
on the occasion of Sr. Member Howard Bacon's return from Florida.
Almost everyone is happy to see Sr. Member Howard Bacon's return.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
The Partners Speak
Membership Chair Joe Adrignola introduced representatives from
some of the organizations we support. Randy Brough, Laconia Public
Library, reports that they have raised $500,000 of the $800,000
needed for the planned renovations. He pointed out that our initial
$50,000 donation helped encourage other groups to chip in. Asst.
Supt. Marie Ross praised the club for our Reading Is FUNdamental
programs in the schools and the importance, down the road, of
a good reading foundation for students. Jackie Bonafide enumerated
the various Community Health & Hospice Young Families programs
that we support.
Laconia Public Library's Randy Brough
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Asst. Supt. Marie Ross, Laconia School District, and Jackie Bonafide, Community Health & Hospice
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Interclub
Chair Nancy Williams reminded everyone of our upcoming visit
to the Southern Carroll County club, Skylight Dining, Kingswood
Regional High School, Thursday, April 22, 6p. Cost is $15 per
person (this is also a fundraiser for their club). On board so
far are: Warren Mitchell, Kathy Calvin, Paul Cotton, Larry Murphy,
and Don Nelson. Those wishing to caravan should meet at Napa
Auto Parts, 5p.
Win a Classic!
Chair Paul Cotton thanked those who worked the roadshow to Psycho-Mania,
Portland Expo Building, Portland, Maine, last weekend: Don and
Sue Nelson, Dianne Roberts, Roger Ballantyne, Paul and Deb Cotton,
Warren Mitchell, Chet Cilley, Roger and Pam Landry, Jane Thibault,
and Michael Bastraw. Next up is the Keene Swap Meet, Keene Fairgrounds,
Sunday, May 2--8a Set-up: Paul Cotton; 9a-1p: Paul Cotton, Phil
Bonafide, and Michael Bastraw; 1p-5p: Paul Cotton, ____________,
____________.
Being a motorcycle fan explained his presence at Psycho-Mania--but Dianne couldn't figure out why Jay Leno was wearing a Patriots' uniform.
Photo by Chet Cilley
Kiwanis Safety Day
Pres. Warren Mitchell advises that the Bike Rodeo will be held
in the former Brooks Pharmacy parking lot next to the High School
with a rain location at the Community Center on Saturday, May
15. Piche's, Klaus', and Lakes Region Cyclery are on board for
inspections and adjustments. Sec.'y Kathy Calvin pointed out
that "Turtlehead" brochures for bike helmets are circulating
through the schools with our name attached.
Meet You in St. Louis
Sec.'y Kathy Calvin advises that the deadline to get into the
New England District hotel for the International Convention,
St. Louis, Missouri, June 26-29, is June 16.
50/50
Russ Beane, $18
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola does not win.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Linus Pauling
Immediate Past Pres. Larry Murphy says the Key Club is looking
for team sponsors for a trivia contest they will be putting on
May 4. The cost is $140 for each four-person team. Proceeds from
the event will go towards St. Jude's.
Happy Dollars
Russ Beane came up with two bucks for winning the 50/50.
Guest Speaker
This writer introduced Exec. Dir. Greg Goddard, Gunstock Recreation
Area, to the club. He presented a slide show of the construction
of the new detachable Quad lift and the moving of the old lift
to the Pistol slope last year. The $3.8 million project, which
included area lighting, snow-making, and dam upgrades, is just
Phase 1 of a $13 million improvement plan. This summer they will
be adding a miniature golf course and horseback riding. For more
information, go to gunstock.com.
Exec. Dir. Greg Goddard, Gunstock Recreation Area, and Pres. Warren Mitchell
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Get Your Propaganda
The new club brochure is now available on-line. Click here or at the Club Brochure link that will be at the bottom of
future editions of the Kiwanis Kronikle. After the PDF
file downloads, it may be opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader,
and copies printed out as needed. Comments to this writer are
encouraged.
Everything you wanted to know about Laconia Kiwanis but were afraid to ask
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Club Elections
Nominating Committee Chair Phil Bonafide reports the contenders
for the club elections at our Annual Meeting, Monday, May 10.
President: Paul Cotton; First Vice President: Joe Collie; Second
Vice President: Jane Thibault; Directors: Joe Adrignola, Jim
Fortier, Steve Loughlin, Don Nelson, and Jeff Stone. Nominations
from the floor will be entertained on Monday, May 3.
Monday, May 17
Chief Ken Erikson, Laconia, Fire Dept., will speak.
Monday, May 10
Our guest speakers will be Dr. Dick Stewart and Kinney O'Rourke,
Laconia Trails with Rails Exploratory Committee.
Monday, May 3
Boards meet; NISE
Monday, April 26
Major Jeanne B. Jones, Inspector General, N.H. Army National
Guard, will be our guest speaker.
Michael
Bastraw
Editor
Kiwanis Kronikle is a weekly publication of the Kiwanis Club of Laconia, N.H., P.O. Box 757, Laconia, N.H. 03247-0757. We meet Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club, Country Club Rd., Gilford, N.H. Please call your President or Secretary about any Member or family member in case of illness. Email: Michael Bastraw or Steve Loughlin
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