January 28, 2002 - Vol. 13, No. 18
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
26
Invocation
Steve Loughlin
Senior Members
Dick Breton, Bob Turner,
Peter Karagianis, Ed Merski, Paul Normandin
Win a Classic!
Pres. Phil Bonafide passed around the sign-up sheets once again
for our next two roadshows. The good news is that Sunday's first
shift at the Bayside Expo Center swap meet, February 2 and 3
is covered by Kathy Calvin, Nancy Parrott, Nancy Williams, and
Don and Sue Nelson. Then Don and Sue are on their own for the
rest of the day. Saturday gets worse--Phil Bonafide and Larry
Murphy are the only members there for the whole day. And thanx
to Dick Breton and Warren Mitchell for setting things up. But
the bottom line is that this, our major fundraiser, for the year
needs everyone's help. Not only are the long-shifters gonna get
plum tuckered out holding the fort by themselves, but we won't
be able to sell as many tickets. Or make as much money. Or give
away as much money. After that it will be Rockingham Park on
February 9 and 10. Shifts will run from 9:30a-2:00p and 2:00p-6:00p.
Already on board are Dick Breton, Warren Mitchell, Kathy Calvin,
Joe Collie, Jim Fortier, Roger and Pam Landry. There are still
many slots to be filled this last big money-maker before Motorcycle
Week. Now's your chance to step up and help our major fundraiser
along.
Pres. Phil Bonafide easily lifts the sign-up sheets, light on ink as they are.
Photo by Randy Eifert
Message from the North
Pole
We received a note
of thanx from Santa for the gift certificate he received for
helping out at the childrens' party.
It's not often that one gets a letter from Santa.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Bank Finds Error in Your
Favor
And we collected $10
and didn't pass Go. Laconia Savings Bank made good on a miscount
from our last roadshow take.
And Again
The Lakes Region Factory
Outlet returned our $10 fee for using their location for our
raffle. Maybe they took pity on us because of the cold weather?
K.P.T.I. Luncheon
Part of the Midwinter
Training Conference will be a K.P.T.I. Luncheon on Saturday,
March 2, from 12n-2p at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Worcester. Dir.
Brian Gilchrist, M.D. will speak on the future of the program.
Reservations required.
Berlin Needs Signatures
The Berlin club has
sent a petition to have placement of a 4-year college in their
area.
While the Pats Are Away...
Sr. Member Dick Breton
reports that Kiwanians have been invited for a tour of the Foxboro
Stadium replacement, the C.M.G.I. Center towards the end of February.
More to come.
Sr. Member Dick Breton can hardly wait.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Save the Postage
Sec.'y Kathy Calvin
has been asked by the Laconia Library for our mailing list so
that our members may start receiving their newsletter. In lieu
of that, if any member wants to receive delivery, let her know
and she will see that you make the list.
Committees, Anyone?
Pres. Phil Bonafide
would like committees to report next week. And on a related topic,
he is still looking for suggestions for supplementary fundraisers.
It Ain't Just and Onion
Kiwanians are invited
to a trip to Bermuda, March 21-24. Expenses run $799-$1099 depending
on occupancy. Pres. Phil Bonafide has the details.
50/50
Bob Turner, $21
Joe Collie inexplicably hides his hand sinister.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Anyone for poker?
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Fines
Sgt.@Arms Nancy Parrott
found Nathan Robertson pinless and Warren Mitchell for not signing
Joe Collie's apron.
Nancy Parrott happily announces the audit results.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Warren Mitchell pays the price for ignoring a satisfied Joe Collie.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Dollars
Don Nelson gave up
a buck for surviving tubing at Gunstock; and Bob Turner for winning
the 50/50.
Guest Speaker
This writer introduced
three members of the Laconia Human Relations Committee. First
up was Co-Chair Carol Pierce who states that their 33-35 volunteer
organization, mandated by the City, are charged to assist political
refugees and immigrants adjust to joining our community. These
new neighbors come from such diverse countries as Bosnia, Croatia,
the Sudan, China, Rwanda, Uganda, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Russia.
Next was Donations Coordinator Priscilla
Fox, Lutheran Social
Services, says that volunteer activities include teaching English,
orienting families to the community, taking families food shopping
or to appointments, and mentoring. They are also on a constant
lookout for jobs for their clients. Wendi Harris is an ESOL (English
as Second Language) teacher at Laconia High School and coordinator
for the rest of the district. She presently has 85 students enrolled
in her classes who must not only learn conversational English
but to read and write. She presently needs volunteers to provide
educational help at all grade levels and assistance in communicating
with families and teachers. Clerical help is also needed. Adult
ESOL classes are available through Laconia Adult Education.
Priscilla Fox, Carol Pierce, and Wendi Harris of the Laconia Human Relations Committee
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Human Relators and a Human
Photo by Randy Eifert
Governor Visits
Gov. Steve Hill will
be visiting our division (and others), Saturday, February 2,
at the Grappone Conference Center, Concord. Cocktails are at
6p followed by a buffet dinner, presentations, and dancing. Cost
is $32 per person. R.S.V.P. by January 25. Past Pres. Nancy Williams
and guest will be in attendance.
Bylaws
Pres. Phil Bonafide would like all members to review the bylaws
and suggest any changes they feel would be in the best interests
of the club. The bylaws are now online here
or by clicking the links that will appear on all new Kronikle
pages.
Shriners' Memories
Here's probably the
last installment of pictures from our last roadshow. Thanx to
the photogs.
Warren Mitchell and Roger Landry on the Sunday shift
Photo by Nancy Williams
Pres. Phil Bonafide meets Mister Neon.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Nancy Parrott and her 100-for-$100 customer.
Photo by Nancy Williams
Men are from Mars.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Immediate Past Pres. Don and Sue Nelson: on the road again
Photo by Nancy Williams
Vi Adrignola is unaware that Phil Bonafide puts someone in kicking range.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Monday, February 25
T.B.A.
Monday, February 19
Sgt. Robert Bryant,
N.H. Fish & Game will provide a special Powerpoint presentation.
Monday, February 11
David Stamps will
speak on the Laconia Main Street project.
Monday, February 4
Boards meet; NISE
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
In Memory of Max Chertok, Charter Member - Normandin, Cheney, & O'Neil - Byse Agency - Baron's Major Brands - Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home - Decorative Interiors - Laconia Savings Bank - Meredith Village Savings Bank - Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A. - The Village Bank - Hart's Turkey Farm Restaurant - Quik Laundry & Cleaners - Stafford Oil Company, Inc. - The Home Beautiful - Cantin Chevrolet/Mitsubishi Contact Webmaster at Mac'N Mike