December 10, 2001 - Vol. 13, No. 11
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
50 (28 adults, 22
children)
The Halls Are Decked
Contigiani's Catering had Pheasant Ridge Country Club dressed
to the nines for our annual Childrens' Party. Everything spelled
out the holiday season from a fully-decorated tree to a blazing
fireplace. In addition to our usual beverages, a terrific real
fruit punch was a special treat. After Immediate Past Pres. Don
Nelson led everyone in a reasonable rendition of "Jingle
Bells", we hit the buffet featuring chicken fingers with
three sauces and french fries. Everyone also certainly enjoyed
the ice cream table with all sorts of add-ons.
A varied collection of voices is led in song by Immediate Past Pres. Don Nelson.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Host Katherine Contigiani presides over the vittles.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Dir. Randy Eifert and daughers warm by the open fire.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Landrys and Parrotts, oh my!
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Past Pres. Nancy Williams arrives with posse Dan Fisher and Nate Robertson.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Perkins, Hancocks, and one Bastraw
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Warren Mitchell's grandson, Jake Pearson, hasn't quite caught on to what "spoon fed" really means.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Walshs, Eiferts, and Murphys
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Randy Eifert's kids mugging it up behind the Old Man's back
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Here Comes You-Know-Who
With a rush of crisp winter air, our special holiday guest, Santa
Claus, bound into the room. Moving from table to table with the
nimble spring of the merry old elf that he is, he greeted the
revelers, young and younger. With the aid of Santa's Hel.'pr
Kathy Calvin and her elves, Santa spent some quality time with
each child who left with a special gift from Pole North.
The C.E.O. of Christmas dashes in.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Pres. Phil Bonafide thinks quickly about what his bestest wish will be.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Mr. Kringle chats-up Tasha Dube and mom, Fran Prentice.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Santa's Hel.'pr Kathy Calvin and her boss.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Get ready to be Polaroided.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Waiting for The Man.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Warren Mitchell and the grandkids seem to have put Santa to sleep.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Past Pres. Jim Fortier marvels that Russ Beane's ventriloquistic abilities extend to the hands.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Door Prize
The winner of last
year's Win a Classic! unclaimed second prize, the electric Harley-Davidson
motorcycle, was Allison Walsh, granddaughter of V.P. Larry Murphy.
It's been freshly charged and she's having a great time with
it.
Allison Walsh can't wait to hop her Harley.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Telethon
Our club was well-represented
at the Santa Fund Auction, Wednesday, December 12. On board were:
5:30a-8:00a--Phil Bonafide, Kathy Calvin, and Chet Cilley; 8:00a-10:00a--Randy
Eifert, Steve Loughlin,, Marie Perkins, Calvin & Cilley;
10:00a-12:00n--Michael Bastraw, Don Nelson, Calvin & Cilley;
12:00n-3:00p--Nancy Williams, Joe Adrignola, Calvin & Cilley;
3:00a-6:00p--Jim Fortier, Larry Murphy, and, from the Key Club,
Kyle Fugate, Jen Upham, and Meghan Daigneau. More photos from
the event, courtesy of W.S. Loughlin, will appear in next week's
bulletin.
Kiwanis at the Phone Bank
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Win a Classic!
Pres. Phil Bonafide needs one or two more members for the first
shift at the Steeplegate Mall, Concord, Saturday, December 15.
Dick Breton and Phil Bonafide will be there at 7:30 for set-up.
The 9a-1p shift has Phil Bonafide, Nancy Williams and Bob Turner.
The 1p-5p crew are Don and Sue Nelson, Larry and Rosemary Murphy,
and Phil Bonafide. Next roadshow is outside the Lakes Region
Factory Outlet Mall, Tilton, Saturday, December 22. Set-up is
at 9:30 and shifts are 10a-1p and 1p-4p. Here's another one that
is close to home. Let's get on board with some different members
from The Usual.
Minding the Kettle
We will be ringing
the bells for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 22. Signed-up
are: 9a--Dianne Roberts/Randy Eifert; 10a--Steve Loughlin/Chet
Cilley; 11a--Paul Normandin/Carroll Stafford; 12n--Bob Turner/Ed
Merski; 1p--Roger Landry/Warren Mitchell; 2p--Nancy Parrott/Larry
Murphy; 3p--Nancy Williams/Scott Beane; 4p--Kathy Calvin/Howard
Bacon.
Bylaws
The Boards debated changing our club's bylaws to allow for members
to pay their dues every six months. Pres. Phil Bonafide would
like all members to take this opportunity 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, January 14
Exec. Dir. Howard Chandler, Dir. of Community Affairs Kinney
O'Rourke, Taylor Community will present "The Charitable
Mission of the Taylor Community".
Monday, January 7
Dir. Frank Tilton, Laconia Department of Public Works will speak.
Wednesday, January 2
First meeting at One Mill Plaza; Boards meet; NISE
Monday, December 24
No meeting
Monday, December 17
Yankee Swap--bring a wrapped gift if you want a gift.
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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