BOARD MEETING
AND OTHER KIWANIS NEWS

On June 2nd, we held a Board meeting on line using Zoom Video Communications. In attendance were: Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide Bill Gile, Steve Loughlin, Kara Stanley and John Walker. Not in attendance were President Meredith Michaud and Scott Laurent. In Meredith’s absence, Bill Gile led the meeting.

BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN OUR ZOOM MEETING:

TREASURES' REPORT:
Kara Stanley made a brief treasurers’ report and showed the Board current financial information.

DONATIONS:
The Board voted to make the following donations:
• $250 to Camp Mayhew
• $250 to The Circle Program

KEY CLUB NEWS:
Steve Loughlin updated the Board on the LHS Key Club.

The Laconia High School Key Club recently made a $1,000 donation to Laconia and also donated $50 to The Thirst Project which is an International Key Club Project.

Ella Muller, the LHS Key Club’s immediate-past secretary, was recently appointed Lieutenant Governor - Division 31 of the New England & Bermuda District.

Division 31 includes four Key Clubs in Connecticut. Although Division 31 is quite a distance from New Hampshire, Ella will be initially communicating in her position via online platforms. This fall, Ella will enter her junior year at Laconia High School. Best wishes, Ella!

Congratulations to Lydia Tucker who recently received “The Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lieutenant Governor’s Award” for her accomplishments while she was the 2019-2020 Division 5 Key Club Lieutenant Governor of the New England & Bermuda District. This prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding work and exceptional character of a Lieutenant Governor, is chosen by the New England & Bermuda Key Club Adult Advisors. Only three Lieutenant Governors in the District (out of 26) are chosen for this prestigious award.

The three award winners were to be honored at the annual Key Club District Educational Conference (DECON) which was to be held in Springfield, MA (during the weekend of April 3-5) but due to the Corona virus, recipients received their plaque via mail. This fall, Lydia will enter her senior year at Laconia High School.

This is a picture of the plaque that was awarded to Lydia Tucker.
Courtesy Photo

Many thanks to Mrs. Karen Abraham, LHS Key Club Co-Advisor and Lydia Tucker, New England and Bermuda District Governor of Key Club International, for their assistance with this report.

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the following Kiwanis activities have been cancelled, postponed or modified:

• Bike Week has been postponed until August 22-30 and a decision was made by the Laconia Kiwanis Board to delay a decision on our involvement on the Boardwalk until the July Board meeting.

• Although we are not able to resume our regular meetings at the Shang Hai Restaurant, we will be having a ZOOM Club Meeting on July 14th, which will be referred to as, Kocktails with Kiwanis. It will begin at 6:00 pm with 30-45 minutes of socializing. A Board meeting with follow with all members welcome to remain. NOTE: In order to get access to a ZOOM meeting, you will need the Zoom Application. To get access to the Zoom App, “click” here. For assistance with the ZOOM meeting, feel free to contact Kara Stanley at 603-520-3233.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

IN OTHER NEWS...

One last salute to the LHS Key Club graduates...
Best wishes and future success to our graduating Key Club members: Heather Ausevich (President), Maci Howland (Vice President), Tyler Richter, and Nicole Turpin. These Key Club graduates as well as their fellow LHS graduates saw their names in lights for several days in front of Laconia High School. Additionally, artist Larry Frates created individual caricatures of each graduate and,with the assistance of The Belknap Mill personnel, the caricatures were matted and given to each graduate.

Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin	Above photos from 2020 Laconia High School Yearbook	Above caricatures by Larry Frates

Tomorrow's Leaders Today
Lydia Tucker and Aidan Eldridge served as Class Marshals leading in the Laconia High School Class of 2020 at the graduation held on Friday, June 12th. Lydia has just begun her term as New England and Bermuda District Governor of Key Club International. Aidan has just begun his term as LHS Key Club President.

L to R: Lydia Tucker, the graduates, Aidan Eldridge
Photo by Alan MacRae for The Laconia Daily Sun (6/16/20)

LACONIA KIWANIS CLUB AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Laconia Kiwanis Club, through the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, has been awarding scholarships for college bound seniors annually for over 60 years. When the organization was founded in 1956, the Laconia Kiwanis Club was one of the original eight donors!  At that time, the Club donated a total of $200 to two recipients. In most cases, scholarships from the Laconia Kiwanis Club are awarded to active LHS Key Club members and Kiwanis related students. This year, the Laconia Kiwanis Club awarded six scholarships totaling $4,500.  This included current graduates Heather Ausevich, Randi Byars, Maci Howland, and Nicole Turpin as well as four recent graduates.  

Since the inception of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation in 1956, the Laconia Kiwanis Club has awarded scholarships totaling $121,975.

Student:	Heather Ausevich	Randi Byars	Maci Howland	Nicole Turpin
High School:	Laconia High School	Gilford High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2020	2020	2020	2020
College:	Wentworth Institute	Virginia Tech	University of New Hampshire	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Status:	Freshman	Freshman	Freshman	Freshman
Major:	Interior Design	Aerospace Engineering	Speech Pathology	Biomedical Engineering
	1,000	500	750	250
Student:	Maeghan Ash	Jennifer Bateman	Alexyah Dethvongsa	Annie Dionne
High School:	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2019	2019	2018	2015
College:	Lakes Region Community College Institute	Clarkson University	St. Michael's	University of Rhode Island
Status:	Sophomore	Sophomore	Junior	Graduate Student
Major:	Nursing	Communications and Business	Int'l. Relations & Public Health	Pharmacy
	250	500	1,000	250

The Laconia Kiwanis Club handles the administration of the Smith Memorial Scholarship, which was established in honor of Charlie Smith. Charlie Smith was a Laconia Kiwanis Club member during the 1970’s into the early 1990’s.

Because of his active participation and hard work, Charlie Smith was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year in 1982 and again in 1988. Charlie was renowned and respected as an agriculturist and specialist in soils, grasses and hays. While still a student at UNH, he opened Smith’s Apple Orchard in Belmont, which later became one of the area’s first “pick your own” orchards. (The orchard was sold to Rob and Wende Richter in 1985.)

As a Laconia City Councilman during the 1980’s, Charlie was a major proponent for upgrading the outdated cinder track at Opechee Park. The new track was named Smith Track for Charlie Smith and Erwin Smith (former Laconia track coach) “in honor of their years of service and dedication to youth.”

Since its inception in 1997, the Charles M. Smith – Kiwanis Club of Laconia Award has awarded scholarships totaling $16,000 which includes scholarships to this year’s recipients - Desteney Jones and Noah Mousseau.

Student:	Desteney Jones	Noah Mousseau
High School:	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2019	2020
College:	Plymouth State University	Lakes Region Community College
Status:	Sophomore	Freshman
Major:	Psychology	Lead Teacher
	500	500

THANK YOU, KIWANIS:
We have received thank you letters: two from Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, one from Shelly Fortier (Jim Fortier's daughter) and one from Randi Byars (Jim Fortier's granddaugher) . To read those letters, click on any of the names below:

• Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation – Kiwanis Scholarship Awards
• Lakes Region Scholarship – Charles M. Smith Kiwanis Club Awards
• Shelly Fortier
• Randi Byars

KIWANIAN IN THE NEWS:

The Laconia Daily Sun recently did a story on one of our members. To read that story, "click" here.

CONDOLENCES:
The Laconia Kiwanis Club extends its sympathies to the family and friends of Spencer Brody who passed away on May 28th. Spencer, who had been a long time member of the Laconia Rotary Club supported the Laconia Kiwanis Club with his frequent participation in our annual Roger’s Ride fund-raiser.

Spencer Brody at the 2017 Roger's Ride
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

CONGRATULATIONS:
The Laconia Kiwanis Club congratulates Aidan Collette, son of Kara Stanley, on his graduation from 8th Grade. Aidan will be moving on to Laconia High School.

Aidan Collette stands proudly in front of the sign of his alma mater.
Photos by Kara Stanley

REMEMBERING JIM FORTIER:

The Laconia Kiwanis Club was saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Fortier on May 20, 2020. Jim had been a member of the Club since 1982 and had served as Club President during the 1988-1989 term.

Jim was an outstanding member of the Club and his efforts were recognized as he was named Kiwanian of the Year in 1985, 1993 and 1999. Jim retired from the Club in 2017 and was subsequently revered as an Honorary Member of the Laconia Kiwanis Club. Our condolences go out to Arlene and the entire Fortier family.

To read a celebration of Jim’s life, "click" here. here.

The following is a pictorial tribute to an outstanding Kiwanian, Jim Fortier.
2009: Smiling Jim
2000: Jim and Arlene		2017: Jim and Arlene
JIM FORTIER THE VOLUNTEER
2003: On the Boardwalk with Arlene
Selling tickets on a Harley		Selling tickets on an ATV
2003: Arlene and Jim at Rockingham Racetrack		2008: Arlene and Jim on the Boardwalk
2015: Jim Fortier on the Boardwalk promoting the product
Selling chances on a Harley at the Hot Rod Show		Two Hot Dogs at the Laconia Kiwanis Bike Rodeo
2006: L to R: Arlene, Jim and Paul Cotton at Gunstock		2010: L to R: Phil Bonafide and Jim at Opechee Park
ROGER'S RIDE VOLUNTEER
2013: Bob Ballantyne and Jim		2016: Steve Loughlin and Jim
		Above photo by Phil Bonafide
2015: L to R: Phil Bonafide, Warren Mitchell and Jim
In addition to being an outstanding Kiwanian, Jim was a prolific volunteer in many other community activities including, but not limited to,
serving on the Laconia 4th of July Committee and as a coach and President of the Laconia Little League.
2001: Jim and President Don Nelson display the Kiwanis Club contribution to the 4th of July Celebration.
2011: Representing the 4th of July Committee, Jim accepts a $1,000 donation from Joe Adrignola of the Kiwanis Club
2007: Overseeing the 4th of July Celebration at Opechee Park.
2004: On May 1st, Laconia Kiwanians Chet Cilley and Jim Fortier were honored at the Laconia Little League opening day ceremonies as past presidents of the league. Chet Cilley served as president in 1989 and Jim Fortier served as president in 1975. To view a picture of Jim when he served as Laconia Little League president, "click" here.
MEMORIES WITH PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE LACONIA KIWANIS CLUB
2004: L to R: Gracie & Chet Cilley with Jim & Arlene Fortier
2007: L to R: Joe & Vi Adrignola with Arlene & Jim Fortier
2008: L to R: Arlene & Jim Fortier with Pat & Roger Webster
2009: L to R: Jim & Arlene Fortier with Don & Sue Nelson
2015: L to R: Phil Bonafide, Don Nelson, Roger Webster, Steve Loughlin,
Roger Landry, Joe Adrignola, Warren Mitchell and Jim Fortier
Above photo by Betty Ballantyne
JIM FORTIER: PATRIOT
May 31, 2004 at the Keeping the Light On Living Memorial dedication at Veterans square in downtown Laconia
A LIGHTER MOMENT
2004: This mechanic beleives in keeping things well lubricated.
50 50 MEMORIES
Jim enjoyed participating in the 50 50 raffles. He would often team up with fellow Kiwanian, Joe Adrignola, and was a frequent winner.
Winning Smiles
Jim smiles as Joe divvies up the winnings
Jim shows us the money.
Roger Landry with the payoff
FAMILY
2003 Kiwanis Children's Christmas Party
2003: Jim with his granddaughter, Randi Byars, and daughter, Lisa Byars
To see how Jim's grandaughter, Randi Byars, looks in 2020, "click" here.
2006 Kiwanis Children's Christmas Party
Sitting L to R: Randi Byars, Lisa (Fortier) Byars, and Arlene nnnnStanding: L to R: Jim and Jordyn Byars		Jim with his grandaughter, Jordyn Byars
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
2013: Jim receives the Legion of Honor award for 30 years in the Club
LEADERSHIP
2014: Jim runs the meeting
2002: Jim Fortier with Div. 9 Lt. Gov. Ken Georgevits		2014: Jim Fortier with Div. 6 Lt. Gov. Dan Andrews
2017: On August 17th, prior to his moving to Florida, President Meredith thanked Jim for his many contributions to the Laconia Kiwanis Club.
JIM FORTIER IN THE NEWS
To read the story, "click" on the link below:
Fortier hangs up his wrenches - The Citizen of Laconia - November 10, 2007
Fortiers Mark 50th Annivesary - The Citizen of Laconia - October 13, 2012
Albert James 'Jim' Fortier
1939-2020
Jim, you will be missed!
Unless otherwise noted, all Jim Fortier photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

DATE OF NEXT KIWANIS MEETING:
Our next General meeting will be a Zoom Meeting on July 14th and will be referred to as Kocktails with Kiwanis. It will begin at 6:00 pm with 30-45 minutes of socializing. A Board meeting with follow with all members welcome to stay.

Tuesday - July 14th -
6:00 pm -- REGULAR FULL CLUB MEETING - REMOTELY VIA ZOOM VIDEO 6:00 p.m.

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