November 19, 2001 - Vol. 13, No. 8
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
31; ahhh...just like
the olden days. This is two weeks in a row we've been able to
field 30+ bodies. To quote M. Stewart: it's a good thing. Bring
more guests.
Invocation
Don Nelson
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Dick Breton, Peter Karagianis, Paul Normandin, Carroll
Stafford
Key Club Guests
V.P. Meghan Daigneau,
Treas. Alyson Tankard, Kyle Fugate, Bethony Dionne
Other Guests
Rosemary Murphy with V.P. Larry Murphy, Sandy Stafford with Sr.
Member Carroll Stafford, Joe Collie with Past Lt. Gov. Chet Cilley
Rosemary and V.P. Larry Murphy
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Joe Collie and Treas. Chet Cilley
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Key Club
Treas. Alyson Tankard reports that the Bikeathon, previously,
reported was for St. Judes. The club also assisted Zonta in some
sort of ticket sales. They will be ringing the bell for St. Vincent
dePaul come holidays.
V.P. Meghan Daigneau and Treas. Alyson Tankard
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Bethony Dionne and Kyle Fugate
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Win a Classic!
Pres. Phil Bonafide was on hand for the whole day, along with
Immediate Past Pres. Don Nelson for our roadshow at the Tilton
Walmart. Assisting these ironmen were John Grocki, Bob Turner,
Dan Fisher, Sue Nelson, Nate Robertson, Sherri Hicks, Charlie
St. Clair, Kathy and Patty-Jeanne Calvin, and Michael Bastraw.
Even tho' most of the foot traffic seemed to be at Home Depot's
first weekend, through persistence, we were able to come close
to last year's tally with a take of $850. Our next date is at
the Steeplegate Mall on December 15. We have a shot at a December
22 at the Lakes Region Outlet Mall if we have enough motivated
members to cover this and our bell-ringing obligations
for the Salvation Army. This is a busy season for everyone. That
is exactly why our club is being called upon to walk and chew
gum at the same time. Let's all help out our overachievers by
pitching in a bit. Isn't that why we're here? Last reminder:
we've done-in most of our traditional fundraisers. We'd best
make this one work to the max.
Those Bells Are Ringing...
The sign-up sheet is extant for our annual support of the Salvation
Army donation kettle. We need to stand post in pairs from 9a-5p.
This has been set as Priority #1 by Pres. Phil Bonafide. Everyone
needs be on board for this before we cover on own fundraiser
on December 22.
Join the Parade
Past Pres. Jim Fortier would like all members who feel the urge
to join the Laconia Thanksgiving Parade at 12:30p at Wyatt Park.
We will be towing our new trailer and raffle motorcycle (weather
permitting). This is a great opportunity to strut our stuff in
front of the community we support. Can we do less?
Telethon
Sec.'y Kathy Calvin
sent out the sign-up sheet for staffing the phones for the Santa
Fund Auction for Wednesday, December 12. Let's talk exposure
here...and commitment. We need to fill four chairs from 5:30a
to 3:00p. Call Kathy for shift availability.
Sew It On
We received an achievement patch for our annual contribution
to the Kiwanis International Foundation.
District Convention
Sr. Member Dick Breton,
our sole envoy to the last convention, reports that "we
didn't miss a thing." I suspect this is more an attempt
at reverse logic to encourage members to appreciate what goes
on beyond our own club. Really, there's a lot to be said for
rubbing shoulders outside of the Usual Suspects. It's a great
way of formulating perspective.
Reading is Fun...Funda...Mental
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola
advises that we have been approved to sponsor a R.I.F. program
in local schools. We need to provide volunteers to choose books
for the program and to see them placed with the appropriate classes.
Sec.'y Kathy Calvin is unimpressed by how much gesticulation control Past Pres. Joe Adrignola is exhibiting.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Meet the Docs
Sr. Member Dick Breton
reports that we have been invited to meet the new externs from
Tufts U. who will be working at L.R.G.H.'s Dental Resource Center.
The fete will be on Tuesday, November 22, 5:30p at the Center.
Dick and Kathy Calvin will be attending. All others should let
Dick know so he may R.S.V.P. This is a great chance to check
out the facility if you haven't seen it; and show our club's
support.
"And the best part is we'll get a free toothbrush!"
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Let's Get Serious
Pres. Phil Bonafide would like all committees to consider where
money should be spent and from where it will come. In other words
(these are mine), committees are no joke. This is how things
happen in a club. There are Chairs, there are committee members.
It's up to each to take there responsibilities seriously. All
club business can't be accomplished between 6:15p and 7:30p on
Mondays. To accomplish anything we have to get together 'tween
hours. Don't wait for The Other Guy to make something happen.
And, oh yeah, Pres. Phil Bonafide reminds all that membership
development is everyone's job. If we're not growing, we're shrinking.
Everything comes down to numbers.
50/50
Kathy Calvin, $23
Past Pres. Joe Adrignola ponders the enormous implications of the Calvin win which seem to have escaped the notice of Nancy Parrott.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Dollars
A buck from Roger Landry for buying a "new" 1969 Chevelle
and one from Warren Mitchell for getting to drive it; Carroll
Stafford for wife Sandy not getting to talk tonight; Nancy Williams
for being escorted by John Grocki and Peter Karagianis Saturday
last.
Everyone has eyes for V.P. John Grocki.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Fines
Sgt.@Arms Nancy Parrott did not fine V.P. Larry Murphy for having
a pin.
Guest Speaker
Carroll Stafford introduced Exec. Dir. Roger Larochelle, the
Mayhew Program to the club. 14 years with the program and Executive
Director for 7, Larochelle is an associate with Leadership, N.H.
The program started with the Groton School Camp in 1893 where
boys were able to experience the open air on an island on Newfound
Lake. Camp Mayhew took up this banner in 1969 with an emphasis
on including at-risk youngsters throughout the state. The camp
and year 'round program challenge the aged 10-11 entrants to
think beyond themselves and become part of the whole group. Keith
Gray of Gilmanton, who entered the program in 1989, started out
on the kitchen staff and is now part of the program staff. He
is currently attending the Vocational Technical College. Before
joining Mayhew, Gray stated that he had no positive male role
models to go by and was amazed that there were those out there
who didn't yell all the time and were supportive. 33% of funding
comes from individual donations, 25% from United Way, and 20%
from endowments. No money comes from government agencies. Sponsorships
range from $2000-$4000. For more information go to www.mayhew.org.
Sr. Member Carroll and Sandy Stafford, Mayhew Trustee with Keith Gray and Exec. Dir. Roger Larochelle of the Mayhew Program
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
A happy former camper
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Wednesday, January 2
T.B.A.
Monday, December 17
Yankee Swap
Monday, December 10
Annual Childrens' Party
Monday, December 3
Boards meet; NISE
Monday, November 26
Exec. Dir. Nancy Christie, New Hampshire Lakes Association will
speak.
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Michael
Bastraw
Editor
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