November 17, 2003 - Vol. 15, No. 7
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
20
Invocation
Jane Thibault
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Dennis Denoncourt, Paul Normandin, Roger Webster
Let's Party
Sec.'y Kathy Calvin
passed out sign-up slips for our annual childrens' Christmas
party, Monday, December 13. These should be returned no later
than December 6. We were also reminded that our Yankee Swap night
will Monday, December 22. Members who wish to receive a gift
should bring one in wrapped ($10-$15 value suggested).
Programming Change
This writer reported that Exec. Dir. Jim Nute, Mayhew Program,
has been postponed from this night to Monday, November 24. He
plans on including a videotaped presentation.
Hopalong Ballantyne
Sr. Member Roger Ballantyne advises that he is home after five
days at Lakes Region General Hospital following his knee replacement
operation. He is already receiving physical therapy courtesy
of Community Health & Hospice and is using a walker to get
around. He expects to be out-and-about in 6-8 weeks. Get well
soonest.
The Bionic Kiwanian--Sr. Member Roger Ballantyne.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Now that's showing your K.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Get Your Badges
Steve Loughlin is taking orders for name badges from members
who need replacements. It's a good idea to have more than one
so that the House is covered and you have one handy for public
appearances.
Santa Fund
Immediate Past Pres. Larry Murphy would like another member to
join him when he meets with the Santa Fund at The Citizen
office, Tuesday, November 18, 4p. They will eventually need our
help with holiday food deliveries.
Joe Adrignola Live
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola will be on Esther Peters radio show
on WEMJ, talking about the Dental Program. He may not be taking
calls.
Win a Classic!
Chair Paul Cotton will be picking up our raffle motorcycle Thursday.
He has a check for $20,825 in hand for same. That means that
we will have the actual Harley to be won on hand at the Crafts
Fair, Winnipesaukee Expo, Laconia. Saturday, November 22--Set-up
(7:30a): Paul Cotton; 9a-1p: Paul Cotton, Bob Turner, Charlie
St. Clair; 1p-5p: Jane Thibault, Don Nelson. Sunday, November
23--9a-12:30p: Phil Bonafide, Kathy Calvin; 12:30p-4p: Chet Cilley,
Michael Bastraw. Chair Paul Cotton passed out the raffle schedule
for the rest of the year. Click here
to see it.
Chair Paul Cotton shows off by curling a very heavy check.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
"Fighting for Truth, Justice, and the American Way."
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
See Bobby Vee
After Pres. Warren Mitchell could find no takers for the two
Rock & Roll Reunion concert tickets for Sunday next at U.N.H.,
it was suggested that this writer donate them to a radio station
for contest prizes.
Club Elections
Past Pres. Jim Fortier was elected to fill out the balance of
Past Director Randy Eifert's term on the Boards.
Homeless?
House Chair Roger Landry advises that, due to construction, we
will not be able to meet at One Mill Plaza in January and February.
Any members who have suggestions for an alternate venue should
let him know.
50/50
Charlie St. Clair, $19
Almost everyone's pleased when Charlie St. Clair wins.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Dollar
A buck came from Charlie St. Clair for the above.
Homeless No More
House Chair Roger Landry advises that we will be meeting in the
Community Room at the new Laconia Police Station, 126 New Salem
St., Laconia, January and February 2004. Parking will be in the
general lot to the left of the building. The Community Room is
off the main lobby on the first floor and seats around 40. While
their guests we will enjoy police-oriented programs including
a tour of the building and K9 unit demonstration.
Monday, January 5
Boards meet; NISE
Monday, December 29
Open
Monday, December 22
Yankee Swap
Monday, December 15
Childrens' Party
Monday, December 8
Open
Monday, December 1
Boards meet; NISE
Monday, November 24
Our guest speaker will be Exec. Dir. Jim Nute, Mayhew Program.
Pres. Warren Mitchell keeps smiling--only 45 weeks to go.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
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., except for January and February 2004 when we will meet in the Community Room, Laconia Police Dept., 126 New Salem St., Laconia. 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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