February 24, 2003 - Vol. 14, No. 21
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
19
Invocation
Paul Normandin
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Ed Merski, Carroll Stafford, Paul Normandin
Guest
Dick Breton (Past Everything) from the Wolfeboro Club
God (AKA Dick Breton) is in the house.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Win a Classic!
Chair Paul Cotton (in absentia, but via a prerecorded tape delivered
by Janet Mitchell--rumor has it that Warren was off on his sled)
reported that we had a good weekend, considering the weather,
at WHEB's Motorcycle Mania at the Whittemore Center, University
of N.H. last weekend. Thanx to members Paul Cotton, Warren Mitchell,
Roger and Pam Landry, Chet, Jeff, and Kellie Cilley, Steve Loughlin,
Kathy and Patty Jeanne Calvin, Phil Bonafide, Jim and Arlene
Fortier, Joe Adrignola, Michael Bastraw, Larry and Rosemary Murphy
for the roadshow. Our gratitude to Rick Sullivan and everyone
at WHEB for geeting us into the show. Check out their website
at www.wheb.com/motorcycle.html for their coverage of the show. Next
up is the Lakes Region Boatshow, Winnipesaukee Expo Center, Laconia,
March 7-9. You may check out the complete raffle schedule via
the link at the bottom of each bulletin. We have some 3-day shows
coming up where we really need everyone to step up...so plan
ahead.
Big Brother/Chair Paul Cotton speaks from the ether.
Photo and Manipulation by W.S. Loughlin
The record-setting morning crew: Chair Paul Cotton, Pam Landry, Patty Jeanne Calvin supported by Steve Loughlin, and Sec.'y Kathy Calvin (and, shooting the pic, Roger Landry).
Photo by Roger Landry
Two Calvins--no waiting.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
The vista--find Win!
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Raffle Guru Paul Cotton plans our next move.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
This bike! This bike!!
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Paul Cotton waives his no-sitting policy.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Roger Landry and his long-lost twin biker: seperated at birth.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
"I'm small, but you will buy!"
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Svenbonafidegali casts his spell.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Past Pres. Joe Adrigola proves, once again, that he can sell tickets in his sleep.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Our hero, WHEB's Rick Sullivan and the indefatiguable Paul Cotton pose for W.S. Loughlin (that's Steve, folks).
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Don't Show Up
Pres. Larry Murphy reminds all that we will meet Monday next,
March 3, and until next January, back at Pheasant Ridge Country
Club. We bid 'bye to our hosts at One Mill Plaza, Martin, Lord,
and Osman for keeping us out of the elements.
Key Club
Chair Jim Fortier will be taking a request from the Key Club
to help subsidize their 13 members who are going to the District
Convention to the Boards next week.
Acting Pres. Joe
Pres. Larry Murphy advises that he will not be at next week's
meeting. V.P. Joe Collie will preside with an iron gavel--hopefully
Teflon-coated. On the agenda will be taking nominations to fill
the posts vacated by Nate Robertson, Dan Fisher, and Dick Breton;
to say, Vice-President, Director, and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer.
After nominations, the first two positions will be voted on by
the membership. Any member interested in throwing their hat into
the ring should contact a Boards member.
Reading Is FUNdamental
Chair Joe Adrignola (who, contrary to last week's Kronikle,
reported last week) passed around thank-you cards and photos
from our visit to Elm Street School. Our next shows are Wednesday,
March 5, 9:30a, Woodland Heights Elementary School and Friday,
March 7, 2:00p, Pleasant Street School. Signed up for Woodland
Heights are Joe Adrignola and Collie, Kathy Calvin, and Don Nelson.
We could use some more members on this one. Please sign up by
next Monday. Joe Adrignola and Collie, Kathy Calvin, Michael
Bastraw, and Don and Sue Nelson are on board for Pleasant Street
School. We could use a little more help on that one also. For
members who have not participated in this program yet are missing
a good bet. It's a chance for some real hands-on community service
and sometimes you get snacks.
Guest Speaker
This writer introduced Dir. of Practice Management and Healthlink
Sharon Swanson, Lakes Region General Hospital to the club. She
keeps the stats and writes grants, among other things, for the
Dental Resource Center. Dir. Swanson presented print-outs of
the activity of the Dental Program over the last five years and
the grant proposal data that is submitted to the State for their
quarterly reports to gain the $30,000 grant we enjoy. She pointed
out that the recent increase in patients-seen is due to the addition
of four examination chairs (cost: $131,000), externs from Tufts
Dental School, and additional hygienists. Cost of in-school exams
have gone from $10 to $12 plus the cost of dental sealants. The
reason why our club's demands for funding has gone down is that
children are qualifying through other programs including Medicaid.
One problem we are still running into is that parental permission
is required for examination and follow-up care and many are not
giving it because of the seeming stigma of charitable support.
The hospital feels confident that hygienists and dentists will
be available from graduating classes to fill openings as necessary.
Dir. Swanson assured us that they are current with child dental
care, 'though adult care is still very much underserved. Dick
Breton pointed out that local dentists are still willing to help
as needed but have not been called upon. Now there are two supervising
dentists who come in two days each and another who comes in one
day. It comes to light that there are some things that are falling
through the cracks where our club would be able to address. The
program has an ongoing need for toothbrushes (four-per-year is
recommended), and books and other educational material. For more
info on the Dental Resource Center go to www.lrgh.org.
Pres. Larry Murphy, Dir. Sharon Swanson, and Committee Members Kathy Calvin and Joe Adrignola.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Monday, March 10
Placement Supervisor David C. Smith, N.H. Dept. of Education
will speak on Adult Learning and Vocational Rehabilitation. Check
out their site at www.ed.state.nh.us/VR/.
Monday, March 3
We return to Pheasant Ridge Country Club: 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
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