Laconia Kiwanis Club

Although we had no meetings during the months of June and July, the Laconia Kiwanis Club was represented in the community through its scholarship donations at the Laconia High School Awards Night as well as membership participation in various local activities. Scroll down the page to review our areas of influence.

The Laconia Kiwanis Club, through the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, has been awarding scholarships for college bound seniors annually for 67 years. When Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation 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 12 scholarships totaling $8,000. Recipients of this year's scholarships included current Laconia High School graduates Madison Brooks, Hannah Lowell, Ella Muller, Emina Ramic, Katie Westcott, and Cameron Whitty as well as six recent graduates.

This year’s Key Club graduates received their awards letters detailing their scholarships at the Laconia High School Awards Night held on June 7th.

Below Chris Guilmett, Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation Assistant Director, hands out the awards to the 2022 Key Club recipients.

Since the inception of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation in 1956, the Laconia Kiwanis Club has awarded scholarships totaling $137,475.

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As a Laconia City Councilman during the 1980’s, Charlie was a major proponent for upgrading the outdated cinder track at Opechee Park.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 $18,000 which includes scholarships to this year’s recipients: Lea Dalton and Noah Mousseau. While a student at Winnisquam Regional High School, Lea Dalton was the State Vice President of Future Farmers of America and President of the local chapter. While a student at Laconia High School, Noah Mousseau was active on the track team.

They included a thank you from the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation for our recent donation in continuing our scholarship support of students attending college. We also received a thank you from seven of the twelve students who received a scholarship from the Laconia Kiwanis Club in 2022. To read those seven thank you notes, “click” on the respective pictures below.

Honorary Kiwanian Warren Mitchell, was seen driving his 1964 Dodge Dart convertible in this year’s Laconia Fourth of July Parade with members of the Lakes Region Masons (Mt. Lebanon Lodge #32).

Warren was an outstanding member of the Laconia Kiwanis Club. He joined the Club in 1976 and was a member through 2012. During his 35+ years as a member, Warren served as Club President during the 2003-2004 term. His exceptional service was recognized as he was named Kiwanian of the Year in 1986, 1991 and 2006. As an Honorary Kiwanian, Warren continues to assist the Club when needed.

Warren Mitchell is seen driving his 1964 Dodge Dart convertible with brother Mason, Rich Pickwit.
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Phil Bonafide, participated at the 10th annual Lakes Region Rotary Car Show, which was held, Saturday, July 23rd, at the site of the former Faro Italian Grille in Weirs Beach.

Phil Bonafide is pictured above with his red 1967 Firebird 400.
Photo by Paulette Loughlin




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Laconia Kiwanis Club Hydration Station on The Boardwalk

PICTURES OF THE KIWANIS CLUB TEAM

L to R: Paula Gile, Bill Gile, Kathy Calvin and Tara Shore		L to R: Sue Willey, Phil Bonafide, Bob Willey, Brian Winslow Jr., Brian Winslow III


Sue and Don Nelson		Zach Dea and Phil Bonafide


Zach Dea, Steve Loughlin, and Betty Ballantyne		Sue and Bob Willey
Above photo by Phil Bonafide


Zach Dea, Betty Ballantyne and Phil Bonafide		Brad Geltz, Bill Gile and Zach Dea


Meredith Michaud		Abbie and Emma Horton
Above photo by Phil Bonafide		Above photo by Meredith Michaud


Steve Loughlin and Brian Winslow		Brian Winslow and Betty Ballantyne
Above photo by Betty Ballantyne


Brian Winslow, Jr., Brian Winslow III, and Betty Ballantyne		Zach Dea and Kara Stanley


Emma Horton and a photo bomber
Above photo by Meredith Michaud


Can you identify the guy behind the baseball cap?
"Click" on the above picture for the answer.

HAPPY CUSTOMERS!

Happy customer with Sue Nelson		Happy customer with Phil Bonafide


Two happy customers with Zach Dea		Four BIG smiles


Paula Gile with a happy customer		Two happy customers with Sue Nelson


Ringman with Betty Ballantyne ("click" on the picture to see a close up of the rings)

INTERESTING MOMENTS

Brad Geltz audits the cash.		It's all here!


YOU'RE KIDDING!


A Bonafide Friend

LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEEK DIRECTORS

Jennifer Anderson, Deputy Director and Charlie St. Clair, Executive Director


Meredith Michaud with Charlie St. Clair		Bob Hamel (Laconia City Councilman), Charlie St. Clair and Steve Loughlin
Above photo by Phil Bonafide		Above photo by Michael Frederic
BIKES AND BIKERS









A CONTINGENT OF LACONIA'S FINEST

BIKE WEEK BIKERS: Patrol Officer Tyler Rouse, Detective Tony Horan, and Patrol Officer Austin Schilling

LACONIA ROTARY
Congratulations to the Laconia Rotary Club on the success of their 30th annual Charity Raffle.

Laconia Rotary Club President-Elect Paula Ferenc proudly exhibits the 2022 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle that was raffled this year.


Laconia Rotarians: Jim Lowell and Paula Ferenc		Laconia Rotarians: Curtis Stafford and Gary Dionne

BONAFIDE BIKE

Bonafide Bike in Blue		Phil on Bonafide Bike

DAY IS DONE

Bye Bye Bonafide!		Happy Trails Hoop!

SAVE THE DATES: June 10-18, 2023 100th LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEEK

Steve Loughlin, Bulletin Editor		Charlie St. Clair, Executive Director - Laconia Motorcycle Week

All Bike Week photos by W. Stephen Loughlin except where noted

MEMBERSHIP PAGE:
Our Membership page has been updated. In addition to the list of the names, faces and contact information on our members, the Membership page includes updated information on the new LHS Key Club leadership as well as our new Honorary Members: Kathy Calvin and John Walker.

Please review the Membership page by clicking the link at the top of this page. Any corrections are appreciated and may emailed to the Bulletin Editor by “clicking” here.

THANK YOU:
Many thanks to Joe Adrignola, Phil Bonafide, and Meredith Michaud for their assistance with this bulletin.

Tuesday - August 16th Venue: Rotary Park
6:00 pm - General Meeting - Burgers and Hot Dogs will be provided. Bring your own lawn chair and choice of non-alcholic beverage.

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Chris Guilmett and Madison Brooks		Chris Guilmett and Hannah Lowell


Chris Guilmett and Ella Muller		Chris Guilmett and Emina Ramic


Chris Guilmett and Katie Westcott		Chris Guilmett and Cameron Whitty
Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

Below are the 2022 recipients of scholarships from the Laconia Kiwanis Club.

Student:	Madison Brooks	Hannah Lowell	Ella Muller	Emina Ramic
High School:	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2022	2022	2022	2022
College:	Emmanuel College	Suffolk University	Fordham University	New Hampshire Technical Institute
Status:	Freshman	Freshman	Freshman	Freshman
Major:	Biology - Pre Med	Political Science/Women's studies	International Relations	General Studies/Interior Design
	$500	$500	$1,500	$500

Student:	Katie Westcott	Cameron Whitty	Aidan Eldridge	Lydia Tucker
High School:	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2022	2022	2021	2021
College:	Quinnipiac University	Quinnipiac University	Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)	Dartmouth College
Status:	Freshman	Freshman	Sophomore	Sophomore
Major:	Nursing	Business/Undecided	Industrial Engineering	International Relations
	$500	$500	$1,000	$1,500

Student:	Brian Winslow III	Randi Byars	Jennifer Bateman	Annie Dionne
High School:	Belmont High School	Gilford High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2021	2020	2019	2015
College:	University of New Hampshire	Virginia Tech	Clarkson University	Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine (formerly URI)
Status:	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	Grad Student
Major:	Computer Engineering	Aerospace Engineering	Communications/Entrepreneurship	Doctor of Medicine
	$500	$500	$250	$250


Student:	Lea Dalton	Noah Mousseau
High School:	Winnisquam Regional High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2022	2020
College:	Johnson & Wales University	Keene State College
Status:	Freshman	Junior
Major:	Sustainable Agriculture and Food & Beverage Industry Management	Communications
	$500	$500