May 20, 2002 - Vol. 13, No. 34
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
24
Invocation
Warren Mitchell
Senior Members
Howard Bacon, Roger
Webster, Bob Turner, Dick Breton
Guests
Past members Paul
Cotton and Laura Robertson
It's been awhile--Laura Robertson returns for a visit.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Vote for Me
We received a request
from Case Van Cleef to be considered for Kiwanis International
Vice President.
Diamond Anniversary
Past Pres. Nancy Williams
reports that 88 attended our 75th anniversary dinner, Saturday
last. She thanked V.P. John Grocki and M/C Joe Collie for keeping
the program moving; and Roger Landry and Warren Mitchell for
getting the Harley to the party. Laconia Mayor Mark Frasier read
a proclamation decreeing May 18, 2002 as Laconia Kiwanis Day.
It was noted that we did receive write-ups on the event in both
The Citizen and The Sun. Immediate Past President
Don Nelson presented an exhaustive catalog of our projects over
the past five years. Thanx to the Contigiani's for providing
an excellent buffet dinner including prime rib. Past Pres. Nancy
Williams made special note of Sr. Member Peter Karagianis' 53
years of membership. After a little technical difficulty, Steve
Loughlin was able to launch his slide show from his library of
club photos. The microphone was made open to anyone who wanted
to testify on what Kiwanis means to them. Many members took the
opportunity to reminisce about the beginnings of the club and
events of the past: Steve Loughlin on the Kiwanis track meet;
Roger Webster on his foster club in Mesa, Arizona; Ed Chertok
on attending meetings with his father at The Tavern; Bob Turner
on the infamous mangler incident with Leo Sasseville; and Warren
Mitchell on the Kiwanis Auction. It was then showtime for Elvis
(assisted by Annie Paquette) who rocked from the stage and made
the rounds in the audience. Many Kiwanians from other clubs made
the effort to help us celebrate this milestone in our club's
history, coming from as far as Brocton, Massachusetts. Over the
next few issues of this publication, Steve Loughlin's photos
from the event will be presented. If anyone wishes specific pictures
that may or may not appear here, contact Steve and he will be
willing to get them to you.
If you need a great party, call Past Pres. Nancy Williams.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Master of Ceremonies Joe Collie calls the impossible B-24.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Mitchells and Landrys and Beanes and Cottons--oh, my!
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Mayor Mark Frasier gives us our very own day.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
The Franklin Club seems mostly happy about being here.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Immediate Past Pres. Don Nelson is always selling.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
"We've identified those 17 herbs and spices. You have the right to remain silent..."
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Sr. Member Roger Webster has the amazing ability to orate in his sleep.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
The King is back.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Win a Classic!
Pres. Phil Bonafide
sent out the sign-up sheet for our appearance on the Weirs Boardwalk
for Saturday, May 25. Shifts run 9:30a-12:30p and 12:30p-3:00p.
He and Don Nelson are on board for the whole day, they could
use a bit of help from the rest of us. After that, it's motorcycle
week, our last big push. The sheet is out there and needs to
be filled. Shifts run at different times from Saturday, June
8 to Sunday, June 16. As we were willing to drop some appearances
this year, it is important we make a good showing as we are behind
our pace from last year. Our goal of $35,000 net is still attainable
with the proper effort.
Interclubs
Sr. Member Dick Breton
advises that there will be a trip to the Mt. Washington Valley
club on Wednesday, June 19 (raindate June 26); and to Berlin
on July 16 (raindate July 23).
RiF
Signed up to participate
in the next Reading Is FUNdamental are Dianne Roberts, Kathy
Calvin, Joe Adrignola, and Nancy Williams (Woodland Heights School,
Wednesday, May 22, 9:15a). As at Pleasant St. School, the theme
is Hawaiian.
Special Olympics
The sign-up sheet
for staffing the softball throw at the State Special Olympics,
U.N.H., the beginning of June. On board are Peggy Arend, Chet
and Grace Cilley, and Michael Bastraw. This really is a fun event
that all members should consider supporting.
Old Home Day
The sign-up sheet
is also out there for our appearance on Saturday, August 24,
at Gilford Old Home Day. Roger Landry has agreed to chair with
Pam Landry, Roger Webster, Ed Merski, Howard Bacon, Roger Ballantyne,
and Don Nelson included.
How Do Ya Do, Larry Murphy?
After his last visit
to the hospital, V.P. Larry Murphy was back in the house.
Pres.-Elect Larry Murphy seems no worse for wear.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
50/50
Steve Loughlin/Phil
Bonafide, $22
A Programming Note
Charlie St. Clair
encourages members to check out his show on cable channel 25
this week. It will feature a visit to Spaulding Youth Center.
Our guest speaker Tuesday next will be Gail Tapply from the facility.
Don't Show Up
Pres. Phil Bonafide
reminds all that we will next meet on Tuesday, May 28, due to
the holiday weekend.
Happy Dollars
Reported by Steve Loughlin
Happy Dollars
totaled 90 dollars. These included: Chet Cilley $1 to celebrate
his trip to Las Vegas; John Grocki gave $1 because he got to
meet Elvis; Jim Fortier $1 to celebrate his daughter's marriage;
Warren Mitchell $1 to celebrate Past President Paul Cotton coming
as his guest to the meeting; Roger Webster $1 for buying a new
car; Phil Bonafide: $5 to celebrate winning the 50/50, the graduation
of his son from college, $2 to celebrate appearance of two past
Kiwanians--Paul Cotton and Laura Robertson. Don Nelson $1 on
the return of Larry Murphy; Nancy Williams $2 in appreciation
for the work Mike Bastraw and Steve Loughlin put into the 75th
anniversary. Steve Loughlin gave $75 happy dollars in honor of
the Club's anniversary. He noted it was his way of thanking those
that assisted him during the computer difficulties that substantially
delayed his Power Point pictorial presentation until moments
before the conclusion of Saturday night's anniversary dinner.
Steve thanked: Joe Collie, the evening's MC, (for his patience
and professionalism), Don Nelson (whose lengthy speech provided
the necessary time to address technical problems), Randy Eifert
(for diagnosing the computer problem) and Dan Phelps, of the
Franklin Kiwanis Club (for fixing the computer). Steve especially
thanked God for blessing the evening and allowing the presentation
to come off at the end of the meeting with no more time to spare.
He noted that, when you need God, he's never early but arrives
just in time.
Past Everything Paul Cotton makes with the high five.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Guest Speakers
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola
introduced Dr. Mark F. Kelly and Audiologist Cheryl Dagnon, ENT
Associates of N.H. to speak on infant hearing screening equipment.
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola with Audiologist Cheryl Dagnon and Dr. Mark Kelly, ENT Associates of N.H.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Amending the Bylaws
Pres. Phil Bonafide
has added amendments to our club's bylaws solicited from our
membership. When the changes have been incorporated into the
existing bylaws, it will be available for review online.
Monday, June 3
Boards meet, NISE
Tuesday, May 28
Gail Tapply, Spaulding
Youth Center, will speak.
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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