March 11, 2002 - Vol. 13, No. 24
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
19
Invocation
Steve Loughlin
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Dick Breton,
Paul Normandin
Former Sr. Member Bill Plante extends his best wishes to his friends in Kiwanis. Bill, a retired realtor, was president of the club in 1968 and Kiwanian of the Year in 1989.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Get Well Sooner
Pres. Phil Bonafide
advises that V.P. Larry Murphy is expected to leave Lakes Region
General Hospital on Tuesday.
Win a Classic!
Pres. Phil Bonafide
reports that our 3-day roadshow at Steeplegate Mall, Concord,
last weekend netted $3895. Thanx to Michael Bastraw, Chet Cilley,
John Grocki, Nate Robertson, Phil Bonafide, Bob Turner, Dianne
Roberts, Joe Collie, Don and Sue Nelson, Jim and Arlene Fortier,
Roger Ballantyne, and Jim Depoian for bringing in the big bucks.
Our next roadshow opportunities are back at Steeplegate on Saturday,
April 6 and the WLKZ Home Show, Winnipesaukee Expo Center, April
13/14. These two venues will only be possible if we get enough
names on the sign-up sheet that will be going around Monday next.
Uncle Phil needs YOU!
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
RiF
Chair Joe Adrignola reports that our first Reading Is FUNdamental
outings to Elm and Pleasant St. Schools were successful and...fun.
The schools provided banners, balloons, cake, punch, and enthusiastic
students who all went home with a new book. Stations included
bookmark making, reading sessions, book stamping and distribution,
and the Joe Collie autograph center. Our volunteers included
Joe Adrignola, Nancy Parrott, Nate Robertson, Kathy Calvin, Chet
Cilley, Don Nelson, John Grocki, Randy Eifert, Joe Collie, and
Jackie Bonafide. Our next appearance will be at Woodland Heights
School on Wednesday, March 27, from 9:30a-11:00a. On board are
Joe Adrignola, Chet Cilley, Joe Collie, Nancy Parrott, Joanne
Hansen, Paul Normandin, Nancy Williams, Michael Bastraw, and
Kathy Calvin.
A cooked book.
Photo by Randy Eifert
Immediate Past Pres. Don Nelson practices reading.
Photo by Randy Eifert
Pleasant St. Schoolers are amazed that someone that old can read without assistance.
Photo by Jackie Bonafide
A little buck and wing from Don Nelson
Photo by Randy Eifert
So many books, so little time...
Photo by Jackie Bonafide
"So, you want to be a radio personality when you grow up?"
Photo by Randy Eifert
The bookmark assembly line
Photo by Randy Eifert
"Kiwanis? What's a Kiwanis?"
Photo by Jackie Bonafide
You Do Your Best Business
Pres. Phil Bonafide
advises that the Boards voted a letter of support and $1000 to
the Main Street Initiative who is still soliciting letters from
individual members to go into the final proposal package.
Diamond Anniversary
Past Pres. Nancy Williams
gives us the current information on our 75th Anniversary celebration:
LACONIA KIWANIS CLUB
75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2002
PHEASANT RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
The Laconia Kiwanis Club will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary on Saturday, May 18, 2002 at Pheasant Ridge Country Club in Gilford beginning at 6:00 P.M. We hope you can join us.
Catherine and Jim Contigiani of Contigianis' Catering Service will be putting together a superb buffet for us consisting of the following:
Hors d'oeuvres & Cheese/Cracker Plate, Italian Style Meatballs, Fruit
Carved Roasted Prime Rib with
Mushroom Sauce
Boneless Breast of Chicken in Supreme Sauce
Seafood Newburg with Rice Pilaf
Winter mix vegetables and Red Bliss potatoes
Pasta Salad-Tossed Garden Salad/Dressings
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls, Tea, Coffee, Milk
French Vanilla Ice Cream with Strawberry Topping
Cost $25.00 per person
A special highlight and celebration of the evening will be an appearance by the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself, Elvis Presley, and his good friend is the Lakes Region's King of Rock 'n' Roll: Anatole "Annie" Paquette, Jr. of "Annie and the Orphans". An outstanding show is being planned by this Dynamic Duo!
Please email Nancy W. Williams at nwwilliams@metrocast.net to reserve your spot or clip this portion and send together with your check to Nancy W. Williams, c/o Meredith Village Savings Bank, 1383 Lakeshore Road, Gilford, NH 03249.
Yes, I plan to attend: Name________________________Number of people____
Kiwanis Club of _______________________________
Any questions: Contact Nancy Williams at 528-1500 or Larry Murphy at 524-5101x283
That Harley Smell
Past Pres. Nancy Williams passed around a Harley-Davidscent candle
manufactured by Jim Depoian's son. Perhaps this may be used as
incentive for large raffle ticket purchases?
Randy Eifert uses all his olfactory-triggered powers to imagine owning a Harley.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Interclub
Past Pres. Nancy Williams
and several other members will be joining the Meredith Club at
Maurice's Restaurant, Rte. 25/109, Moultonboro, Thursday at 7:30a.
All are invited to meet there.
Bike Rodeo
Chair Chet Cilley
announces that this year's bicycle safety day will be at 9:00a,
Saturday, May 11, at Cantin's Chevrolet/Mitsubishi. The committee
will meet after the regular meeting.
070402
Treas. Chet Cilley
invites all to attend the next July 4th celebration committee
meeting, March 19, at the Laconia Parks and Recreation building.
Diamond Anniversary
Treas. Chet Cilley
points out we only have a short time to sign-up support for our
75th anniversary supplement for The Citizen. Rates run
from $200 for a full page to $25 for a sixteenth of a page. All
ads must be submitted no later than March 31 for the May publication.
He also has an extensive list of potential sponsors from which
to chose.
Bike Rodeo
Chair Chet Cilley
reminds all that the Bike Rodeo committee will meet after next
week's regular meeting.
50/50
Jim Fortier/Joe Adrignola,
$16
What's in the jug this week?
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Don Nelson dreams of buying a winning ticket.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Dollar
Warren Mitchell came
up with a dollar for his recent flight being fire-free.
Fines
Sgt.@Arms Nancy Parrott
found Randy Eifert tardy.
Health and Wellness Fair
Dianne Roberts would
like the club to consider donating some bike helmets to Woodland
Heights School's proposed Health and Wellness Fair near the end
of the month. The Boards will meet to decide the matter.
Guest Speaker
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola
introduced Exec. Dir. Alan Robichaud, Belknap County Citizen's
Council on Children and Families, to the club. 46 years in the
area and a former Laconia Key Club member, Robichaud was a graduate
of the then-N.H. Vocational Technical College. The BCCCCF is
the ultimate result of the Belknap County Community Justice group
which adopted a program to provide appropriate diversionary services
(modeled on an Oregon program) to the area. Robichaud presented
a video outlining the development and goals of the organization.
For information go to www.bccj.org.
Exec. Dir. Alan Robichaud, Belknap County Citizen's Council on Children and Families and Past Pres. Joe Adrignola
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
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.
Monday, March 25
T.B.A.
Monday, March 18
Newly-appointed Commissioner to Perform the Duties of Sheriff
Dan Collis will provide a PowerPoint overview of the Belknap
County Sheriffs' Department.
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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