March 30, 2009 - Vol.20, No. 26
News That Concerns Kiwanians
and Their Families
Attendance:
17
Taking Charge:
First VP Dick Metz pinch-hit for Pres. Brian.
Senior
Members:
Warren Mitchell, Paul Normandin, Roger Webster, and Ed Merski
Guests:
Honorary Member Dick Breton, Randy and Sue Bullerwell
Invocation:
Dick Breton
Bike Rodeo
Update:
VP Mike Marsh reported that the Bike Rodeo, which
is scheduled for May 9th, will not be held at Opechee Park this
year because there is a schedule conflict at that location. He noted that he
has checked with Phil Rowley, Director of Parks & Rec., and is leaning at holding
the Bike Rodeo at Leavitt Park in Lakeport. During the discussion, some members
suggested holding this year's event at: Laconia City Hall parking lot, Cantin
Chevrolet, and Laconia High School. The consensus of those in attendance was
to let Mike Marsh make the decision on the location.
Mike
Marsh reports on the upcomng Bike Rodeo.
Photo by W.
Stephen Loughlin
Ossipee Road
Trip:
Secretary Kathy Calvin was pleased to note that
the Laconia Kiwanis Club had a good attendance on hand for last Wednesday’s
interclub to Osipee with the Mount Washington Valley and the Dover
Club. In addition to Kathy, other members included Warren Mitchell, Joe Collie
and Denise Dow. Kathy noted there were about 20 to 30 people present and she
is looking forward to doing it again.
50/50:
Paul Normandin won $16.00.
Paul
Normandin is the lucky winner.
Photo by W.
Stephen Loughlin
Happy
Dollars:
Paul Normandin put his $16 in winnings behind
his back with $1 in one hand and $15.00 in the other. He offered to donate the
proceeds of one hand to the club. Roger Landry picked the “right” hand
and the club received $15 in happy dollars. Thanks, Paul!
Paul
Normandin demonstrates his 50 50 Money Back
Guaranty.
Photo by W.
Stephen Loughlin
Ed Merski gave a buck
on becoming an economic statistic as he is now back on the unemployment line.
Phil
Bonafide contributed a buck because he was pleased to note he picked up his ’66
GTO today. For a musical tribute to Phil’s car “click” here and
wait about 15 seconds.
Fines:
$3.00 in fines were collected.
Phil Bonafide was
fined a buck for being late.
Russell Beane and Roger Landry were each fined
a buck for being pinless.
Guest
Speaker:
Roger Landry introduced Randy Bullerwell,
who, along with is wife, Sue, are 
the
owners of All My Life Jewelers and String ‘Em
Up Bead Shop, located on Main Street in Laconia. Randy is one of the founders
of the Belknap Independent Business Alliance also known as BIBA. Randy noted
that BIBA was founded in July of 2008 and currently has 75 members.
BIBA is a non-profit coalition whose goal is to:
* Promote locally-owned, independent businesses in the Central New Hampshire area.
* Inform citizens of the values provided by community-based businesses and their importance to the local economy.
* Prevent the displacement of community-based businesses by national and transnational chains.
BIBA seeks to educate consumers about the benefits of locally owned, independent businesses and to inspire shoppers to support them.
Randy noted that BIBA is sponsoring a free lecture by Stacy Mitchell on Tuesday, March 31st at Laconia High School at 7:00 pm. Stacy is the author of the book “Big-Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega-Retailers and the Fight for America's Independent Business.” You can read several pages of excerpts from her book by “clicking” here.
BIBA is looking to grow its membership beyond Laconia and within Belknap County. For more information on BIBA and its members check out their website by “clicking” here.
L
to R: VP Metz, Sue Bullerwell, Randy Bullerwell, and Roger Landry
Photo
by W.
Stephen Loughlin
Upcoming Schedule:
Monday, April 6th
Boards Meet and Food Pantry money collected
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Joe Collie
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: Joe Collie or Steve Loughlin
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