Monthly Board of Directors Meeting: All members invited to attend

Venue: Hector’s Restaurant & Lounge

Attendance: Five Board members (President Bill Gile, Immediate Past President Meredith Michaud, Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide and Steve Loughlin) three regular members (Kathy Calvin, Larry Murphy and Kara Stanley) and one guest Rosemary Murphy

Treasurer's Report:
There was no report this month because our laptop crashed. Treasurer Scott Laurent is working with Scott Beane to resurrect the data for the last two years.

Committee Reports:
Gaming Income – Phil Bonafide reported that the Club grossed $12,142.44 as a result of our relationship with the Lakes Region Casino in Belmont. The net take to Kiwanis after expenses (including $5,000 in costs to the Casino and the purchase of a plaque to thank the Casino for the many successful years of partnering with them) was $7,042.05.

Phil also noted that Ryan Gloddy, the Lakes Region Casino Manager, was pleasantly surprised and appreciative with the plaque that he received from the Kiwanis Club noting that no other charities has every done this before.

Phil Bonafide takes a great selfie with Ryan Gloddy.
Photo Phil Bonafide

Bike Rodeo - Meredith Michaud and Kara Stanley reported on plans for this year’s Bike Rodeo, which will be held at Elm Street School on Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 to 1 pm. There has been much publicity for the event including the picture below, which has received over 2,400 viewers on our Facebook page and was published in the 5/18/18 edition of The Laconia Daily Sun.

Pictured L to R: Meredith Michaud, Laconia Kiwanis 1st VP; Abbie Horton; Emma Horton; Officer Lindsey Batstone and Officer Tyler Rouse
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

THANK YOU, PAT KELLY!

Pat Kelly of 107.3 WEMJ radio has been a long time supporter of local organizations including the Laconia Kiwanis Club. This year, Pat Kelly gave the Laconia Kiwanis Club several Bike Rodeo special promotions:

As co-host of WEMJ’s Good Morning New Hampshire, Pat Kelly was kind enough to promote Bike Rodeo on his show that aired Monday May 14th. To hear that four-minute promotion, “click” here.

Additionally, throughout this week, Pat Kelly has been promoting Bike Rodeo hourly each day as a 60 second public service announcement on WEMJ’s The Busy Corner. To hear that 60 second promotion, “click” here.

Thank you, Pat Kelley and 107.3 WEMJ, for your continued support!

Don't forget: The Bike Rodeo is at Elm Street School on Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. RAIN or SHINE

Motorcycle Week – which is scheduled for June 9th through June 17th, was discussed.

President Bill reported his plans including contacting Shaw’s to request a discount on the purchase of water. John Walker will work with Steve Loughlin on posting a sign-up sheet in the bulletin. He will also recruit CVNA/Hospice folks to assist us. He may also put out list for soda and water procurement and may assign people specifics so we are covered with no duplication of inventory.

NOTE: Scroll down the page to see the schedule and sign up for Bike Week.

Roger’s Ride – Betty Ballantyne updated the membership on the 10th annual Roger’s Ride, which is scheduled for August 26th. Betty has requested volunteers to work on this event and a formal meeting to discuss details will be announced via email.

Correspondence:
The Club received a nice “thank you” note from the members of the Laconia Key Club expressing their appreciation for our Club helping them with financial support to attend the New England & Bermuda Key Club DECON (District Educational Conference), which was held in Springfield, MA from April 6-8.

To read their message, “click” on the card below.

Elections of Officers and Directors:
Our annual meeting for election of Officer’s and Directors will take place at our June 4th meeting.

Bill Gile has agreed to lead the club for an additional year as President and Kara Stanley has agreed to take on the position of Treasurer. Thank you both!

At this time, nominations for Directors are currently being established and will be emailed to you shortly by President Bill so that the entire slate of officers and directors can be voted on at our June 4th meeting. Stay tuned.

Club Meetings / Meeting Speakers:
On June 4th we will have a special meeting of ALL members at the Laconia Fire Department to discuss details of our plans for Bike Week. (A sign-up sheet is listed below.) In addition to discussing Bike Week, we will have our annual election of officers and board members. Also, we have tentatively scheduled a guest speaker from The Boys & Girls Club. Our monthly Board meeting will immediately follow this meeting.

On June 25th we will have our regular meeting at the Laconia Fire Department. Tentatively scheduled is a speaker from The Salvation Army.

New Initiatives:
Kara Stanley has completed a draft of a Laconia Kiwanis brochure, which will have many benefits including for use when recruiting new members. Upon completion, the brochure will be included in the bulletin.

Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Motorcycle Week Sign-Up:

Help is needed by the membership for our annual Motorcycle Week fund-raiser on the Laconia Boardwalk. This is always fun and everyone's participation is strongly encouraged.

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON OPENING AND CLOSING THE BOOTH, "CLICK" HERE.

The following is a current schedule of openings as well as members who have signed up to work at the Boardwalk during Bike Week. If you would like to add your name to the list, please indicate the day and time preference and “click” here to send an e-mail to our bulletin editor. Your preference will then be updated (within 24 hours) into the schedule listed below:

Friday, June 8th
00S E T - U P: 00 John Walker, Phil Bonafide, Bill Gile and Scott Laurent

Saturday, June 9th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by John Walker
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Phil Bonafide and Steve Loughlin
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Muff Kruse and Bill Gile

Sunday, June 10th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by John Walker
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Kathy Calvin and ___________________
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: John Walker and Larry Murphy

Monday, June 11th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by John Walker
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Betty Ballantyne and Phil Bonafide
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Kathy Calvin and Carole Davis

Tuesday, June 12th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by John Walker
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Phil Bonafide and Meredith Michaud
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Betty Ballantyne and ____________

Wednesday, June 13th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by Joe Adrignola
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Phil Bonafide and Meredith Michaud
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Betty Ballantyne and _______________

Thursday, June 14th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by Joe Adrignola
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide and Leslie Ari
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Kathy Calvin and Carole Davis

Friday, June 15th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by Joe Adrignola
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Don Nelson and Sue Nelson
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Bill Gile and Steve Loughlin

Saturday, June 16th
(prior to 9:00 am): Stocking by John Walker
9:00 am - 1:00 pm: Kathy Calvin and ___________
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Steve Loughlin and Muff Kruse

Sunday, June 17th
BREAKDOWN
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: John Walker and Bill Gile

Saturday - May 19th Venue: Elm Street School - 478 Elm Street , Laconia
10:00 am - Annual Bike Rodeo-Safety Day

Monday - May 28th MEETING CANCELLED
6:00 pm - NO Club Meeting

Monday - June 4th Venue: Laconia Fire Department Community Room - 848 North Main Street, Laconia
6:00 pm - Club Meeting - speaker from The Boy's & Girls Club - Board meeting to follow

Monday - June 25th Venue: Laconia Fire Department Community Room - 848 North Main Street, Laconia
6:00 pm - Club Meeting - speakers - Captains Scott and Nora McNeil from The Salvation Army

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