Our February 18th regular meeting was cancelled due to a snow storm and our March 17th regular meeting was cancelled due to the Coronavirus. However, the Laconia Kiwanis Club continues to move forward serving the Lakes Region Community.

On April 7th, we held a Board meeting online using the Zoom Video Communications application. In attendance were: President Meredith Michaud, Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide, Bill Gile, Steve Loughlin, Kara Stanley and John Walker. Not in attendance was Scott Laurent.

BOARD MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN OUR ZOOM MEETING:

Clockwise from top: Kara Stanley, Steve Loughlin, Bill Gile, John Walker,
Phi Bonafide and Betty Ballantyne. Center: President Meredith Michaud
Except for Meredith, all pictures remotely done by W. Stephen Loughlin

DONATIONS:
The Board voted to make the following donations:
• $500 to Got Lunch! Laconia
• $500 to the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region
• $600 to Special Olympics of New Hampshire
• $250 to Franklin Comfort Dog Program

CONNECT AT PATRICK'S
On March 5th members of the Laconia Kiwanis Club met at Patrick's Pub with several community residents to discuss our mission and how we help the children in the Lakes Region. At tonight's Board meeting, Meredith, Steve, Kara and Bill reported on the event. All felt it was a beneficial event as good connections were made. (See pictures and summary of the event below.)

KEY CLUB NEWS:
Local News:
Steve Loughlin reported the names of the Laconia Key Club Officers for the 2020-2021 school year as follows:

	President: Aidan Eldridge Vice President: Katie Allen Treasurer: Cam Witty  Secretary: Emina Ramic

Congratulations Aidan Eldridge and best wishes as you begin your term as President of the Laconia Key Club.
Thank you Heather Ausevich for your years of service and for leading the Laconia Key Club as President during the 2019-2020 school year.

District News:
Laconia High School Key Club member Lydia Tucker’s term as Lt. Governor - Division 5 of the New England & Bermuda District has expired. However, Steve Loughin was pleased to report Lydia was elected Governor of the Key Club for the entire New England & Bermuda District. That means Lydia will be in charge of all Key Club divisions in the district and she will be serving alongside the Kiwanis District Governor and Circle K District Governor.

The follow message was posted on the Laconia Kiwanis Facebook page earlier this month:

Photo and graphics by W. Stephen Loughlin

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the Board made the following decisions:

• Bike Rodeo, scheduled for May 9th, has been cancelled.
• There will be no April general membership meeting . We will keep the members posted as to the date when we will resume regular meetings at the Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant.

A decision is expected by April 30th as to whether or not 2020 Bike Week will be cancelled or rescheduled.

EVENTS OF INTEREST NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN THE BULLETIN:

MARCH 5, 2020 ...................6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
On the morning of the event, President Meredith was a guest on “Good Morning New Hampshire.” hosted by Pat Kelly on 107.7 WTPL the Pulse. If you missed the interview or wish to hear it again, “click” here. The interview begins with a short musical clip by The Beatles.
Pictured: L to R: Bill Gile (Kiwanian), Michelle Champion, Kara Stanley (Kiwanian),
Meredith Michaud (Kiwanian), Kathy Peverly, Muff Kruse (Kiwanian), and Dawn Dragon
Patrick’s Pub General Manager, Megan Page, introduces Laconia Kiwanis Club President, Meredith Michaud.		Laconia Kiwanis Club President, Meredith Michaud, explains the mission and activities of the Club.
Laconia Kiwanis Club President, Meredith Michaud receives applause at the conclusion of her remarks.
Photos W. Stephen Loughlin

DRIVE 4 UR COMMUNITY:
On March 6th, the Laconia Kiwanis Club received a $2,600 check for their recent participation in Ford’s Drive 4 UR Community which was hosted by Irwin Ford. Many thanks to Chris Irwin, Vice President of the Irwin Automotive Group, the Irwin Automotive Team and all participants for making this drive a success.

Pictured L to R: Chris Irwin, Betty Ballantyne and Bill Gile
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

REMEMBERING ROGER WEBSTER:

The Laconia Kiwanis Club was saddened to hear of the passing of Roger Webster on February 5, 2020. Roger had been a member of the Club since 1980 and had served as Club President during the 1992-1993 term and retired from the Club in 2016.

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

The following is a pictorial tribute to our friend and fellow Kiwanian, Roger Webster.

"CLICK" ON ANY OF THE PICTURES BELOW TO VIEW A LARGER PICTURE
Roger Webster and Mickey Mouse were both born on November 18, 1928
On the Boardwalk from 2002: Meet Roger Webster - Chick Magnet
From 2006: Simplicity the Clown and Roger poke fun at each other.		From 2006: Howard & Shirley Bacon with Roger & Pat
From 2007: Ed Chertok and Roger		From the 2007 Fourth of July Parade: Roger with Warren Mitchell
From 2007: Proud Patriot
From 2007: Kiwanis Christmas Party at the home of Dick Metz		From 2008: Roger is excited!
From 2008: Roger the Scholar
From the 2008 Kiwanis Installation Meeting: Arlene & Jim Fortier with Pat & Roger
From 2008: Roger WINS the 50 50.		From the 2008 Christmas Party: Pat and Roger
From 2009: Korean War Veteran
From 2010: Roger and Pat		From 2010: Roger is awarded the Legion of Honor plaque for
		30 years of membership by President Mike Marsh.
From 2012: Pat and Roger
From 2015: Welcome to the Taylor Community
From 2015: Veteran Kiwanians 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
From: 2016: John Walker extends best wishes to Roger		From 2016: Roger says HI to his friends in Kiwanis.
upon Roger’s retirement from the Kiwanis Club on 10/18/16.
From 2019: In the Christmas Spirit at the Taylor Community Christmas Party
Unless otherwise noted, all Roger Webster photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

DATE OF NEXT KIWANIS MEETING:
Our next regular meeting at the Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant will be announced once restrictions are lifted so we may meet again in a group setting. Members will be advised via email and on the Laconia Kiwanis Club Facebook page.

Photo and graphic by W. Stephen Loughlin

Tuesday - April 21st Venue: Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant - private room - 331 South Main Street, Laconia
6:15 pm - Speaker: Laconia Police Chief Matt Canfield - M E E T I N G. C A N C E L L E D

Tuesday - May 5th -
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting - MEETING TO BE HELD REMOTELY VIA ZOOM VIDEO

Saturday - May 9th Venue: Elm Street School - 478 Elm Street , Laconia
10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Annual Bike Rodeo-Safety Day - C A N C E L L E D

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