Laconia Kiwanis Club

From The President:
President John briefed the Club on a Board proposal that for FY-17 our Club meet just one time per month. The focus of said meeting will be to develop a Strategic Plan, in compliance with the NE District I-Plan. Bill's neighbor is a professional consultant with experience in this field and is willing to guide us through the process. Members in attendance were canvassed as to whether or not this interested them, and all felt that it could be helpful, and could not hurt. The proposal was made a motion, and following discussion, passed by majority.

John also reviewed the leadership plan for FY-17 being no sitting President, but an effort by both VPs and John as Immediate Past President to fulfill the duties of the office of President. Bill prefers not to be the President while also serving as the Key Club Advisor at the high school, a commitment he made to the school and the Key Club.

From The Members:
Bill Gile briefed the Club on the very busy October and December planned for the Key Club. Pumpkinfest is being held October 22nd, and when a plan is developed, as a Club, we will assist the Key Club as needed.

Kathy Calvin briefed the Club on a letter received from Roger Webster resigning his membership due to health concerns and inability to attend meetings. President John will attempt to get Roger to the October 18 Installation meeting so the Club can bid Roger farewell properly.

Betty Ballantyne provided a recap of the highly successful Roger's Ride. We netted over $6,400 dollars, $3,500 of that total being in raffle ticket sales for the 2-night stay at Wentworth by the Sea. The winner was an adult daughter of President John who resides in Arlington, VA. Next year's ride is scheduled for August 27th. To review pictures of Roger's Ride scroll down the page.

Thank You, Kiwanis!
The Club received a thank you note from the

Laconia Advisory Board for our recent donation. To read the thank you, "click" on the card below:

Hey Kiwanis You're Invited...
The Club received an invitation from Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice to their Annual Meeting which celebrates their 100th anniversary. The evening, which will be held on September 28th, will include cocktails and hors d'oeuveres. For details "click" on the invitation below:

$5 from Steve Loughlin: $1 for the success of Roger's Ride, and $4 for a rescue of four (Steve, his wife and another couple) at 9PM on a weeknight by Betty Ballantyne due to a malfunctioning car by the friend he was with.

$3 from Betty Ballantyne:, $1 for Steve's job on the radio the day before Roger’s Ride, $1 for the upcoming Putnam Fund event, and $1 to celebrate Larry Murphy’s 80th birthday.

$1 from Dennis Denoncourt for his brand new grand-daughter, Meredith, born 1 1/2 weeks ago.

$2 from Bill Gile: $1 for the Key Club start for the school year and $1 for the prospect of his wife getting some Interim Pastor help at work.

$2 from John Walker: $1 for Betty's work on Roger's Ride, and $1 for Larry's 80th birthday.

Prior to concluding tonight's meeting the Club membership was pleased to sing happy 80th birthday to long time member, Larry Murphy. Larry joined the Club in 1983 and served as President of the Club during the 2002-2003 fiscal year. In 2010, Larry was awarded the coveted Kiwanian of the Year award. Larry continues to be one the most consistent workers in the Club.

Members of the club give Larry Murphy a standing ovation on his 80th birthday.
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18th. That meeting will be our annual installation meeting at which time the Kiwanian of the Year will be announced. We will meet at the 405 Pub & Grill. Don't forget that meeting is NOT on Monday. The meeting will be held on...

Tuesday - October 18th - 6:15 pm -Venue: 405 Pub & Grill - 405 Union Ave., Laconia
Club Meeting - Installation Night and announcement of the Kiwanian of the Year

Saturday - October 22nd - All Day Event - Venue: Downtown, Laconia
Pumpkinfest 2016- Workers Needed to assist the Laconia Key Club and Larry Frates at Pumpkin CROSSway

Saturday - October 29th - 11:00 am - Venue: Opechee Park, Main Street, Laconia
Salvation Army Turkey Plunge - Participate with the Key Club in this annual Salvation Army fund-raiser OR cheer on the Laconia Key Club divers.


WELCOME

Priscilla Breton and Sue Janes		Arlene Fortier and Rosemary Murphy


Meredith Michaud and Tekla Frates


Alan Beard and Betty Ballantyne		Bob Hamel and Ed Engler


Kiwanis Past Presidents: Dennis Denoncourt, Jim Fortier and Larry Murphy


The Biker Clan: Jake and Ben Pearson with grandfather Warren Mitchell


Old Rotarian Bikers Never Die....They just add another wheel.


Laconia Master Patrol Officer Jonathan Howe addresses the riders.



Moments before departure (09:55 am)


TO VIEW A VIDEO OF THE BIKERS BEGINNING ROGER'S RIDE, "CLICK" ON THE TV BELOW

Video by Dennis Denoncourt

DEPARTURE (09:58 am)
70 participated in the ride including 51 bikers with 19 passengers

Scott Laurent leads the way.




THE RIDERS RETURN (1:14 pm)

Ed Engler		Warren Mitchell


Jake Pearson followed by Ben Pearson


Rob and Katie Reid followed by Howie Chandler


Scott Laurent and Tekla Frates		Spencer Brody


Betty Ballantyne


John Thompson		Don and Sue Nelson





Kevin Halligan with his new friend, Jimmy Fortier		Paulette Loughlin and Abe Dadian


Warren Mitchell enjoys the spread		Don and Sue Nelson with Sue Janes


Attitude is Everything!


Steve Loughlin and Jim Fortier		Phil Bonafide and John Walker
Photo by Phil Bonafide






Thank You, Kevin!


Some Silent Auction Winners...

Sarah Cravenho (right) congratulates Paulette Loughlin for being high bidder on the 405 Pub gift certificate		Jeff Beane is high bidder on the massage therapy gift certificate with Nancy Lee


Nathan and Ian Cravenho draw the winning ticket for two nights at Wentworth By The Sea

AND THE WINNER IS...

...A mystery woman named Deb


President John Walker congratulates xLarry Murphy on his 80th birthday.		Dave Henrick, owner of the 405 Pub & Grill xxgives Larry Murphy a birthday bear Hug.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR














Unless otherwise noted, all photos by W. Stephen Loughlin