Laconia Kiwanis Club

Guests:
Honorary Member Sue Nelson - wife of Don
Rosemary Murphy - wife of Larry
Captains Scott and Nora McNeil of the Laconia Salvation Army

From the President:
President Bill introduced our Program speakers then paused for dinner. Our next Business/Board meeting has been changed to Tuesday, July 10th at Hector's, and next regular Club meeting July 23rd at the Fire Station.

From the Members:
Kathy Calvin reviewed KARES developments and talked about the 2018/19 plan which will include a single book distribution (Aesop's Tales) for all Laconia 3rd graders and then two distributions each of two books per child for the remainder of the next school year.

Kathy also circulated two packets of thank you notes from Woodland Heights School third-graders.

Betty Ballantyne briefed the Club on the progress made to date in planning for the 10th (and final) Roger's Ride this August, the 10th anniversary of Roger's death. We will again be raffling off a Stand-Up Paddleboard. It is hoped that members will step up and sell a lot of raffle tickets.

Steve Loughlin reviewed our scholarship results with some very interesting historical facts:

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. This year, the Laconia Kiwanis Club awarded nine scholarships totaling $4,000. This included current graduates Chloe Bertocchi, Dakota Cross, Alexyah Dethvongsa, and Emily Perry as well as five recent graduates.

Since the inception of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation in 1956, the Laconia Kiwanis Club has awarded scholarships totaling $113,725.

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 present owners 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 $14,000 which includes a scholarship to this year’s recipient - River Mathieu.

We recently received thank you letters from Alexyah Dethvongsa and Anne Dionne who received scholarships from the Laconia Kiwanis Club. "Click" on the cards below to read each letter..

$4 from John Walker for each for the four Kiwanians that helped with week #2 at Got Lunch! Laconia today: Bill, Betty, Muff and John. John also acknowledged members who have helped in the past, Brian Larry, Scott, Kathy, Joe and Jim.

$2 from Betty Ballantyne: $1 because it's her first summer off since she was age 26 and $1 for an upcoming week with all 4 grandchildren

$3 from Kara Stanley: $1 for having lunch with the Governor recently, $1 for the successful start of the Ava Rose Doris scholarship through Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, and $1 for her son starting camp for children with special needs and liking it.

$2 from Kathy Calvin: $1 for her husband still being in Montana and $1 for a major water leak in her kitchen being repaired so as to continue the refurbishment of the kitchen.

$2 from Steve Loughlin: $1 for the excellent John Walker did with handling the set up and administration of our Bike Week post including having the opportunity to work a shift with John, and $1 for Scott Laurent in attaining a solid new job with a good local company, Irwin Marine.

$2 from Bill Gile for the McNeil's being with us this evening, $1 for selling the last bottle of water at Bike Week, and $1 for the success of the week.

$1 from Muff Kruse for the opportunity to travel to Colorado this week for her grandson's 3rd birthday, and $1 for completing her new craft room at home.

This is the second or third career for both, who are in their fifth year as Captains of the Laconia Salvation Army. Scott is originally from Milford, MA and Nora is originally from Syracuse. Both have been in the ministry for 11 years with the first seven years spent in Salem, MA. This week they began their 5th year of ministry in the Lakes Region.

Before Scott began his presentation, he described a recent hike with his son to the top of Mount Washington, at age 60+, where he successfully used duct tape to keep the sole of his shoe attached, so he could finish the hike to the summit successfully. A certain witty redheaded member was heard to quip, "well I guess you saved your soul (sole)."

Captain Scott McNeil then gave a brief sketch of the history of the Salvation Army and went on to describe the International, National, and Local system structure of the Salvation Army.

• Scott and Nora are both ordained ministers
• To date in 2018, 55 people have moved from the Carey House shelter into their own non-subsidized homes.
• The Carey House is a dry shelter; residents are drug-tested and must remain clean to stay.
• Laconia Salvation Army is self-sustained; no money comes from the "parent company".
• The McNeil’s 401K is Jesus Christ.

For more information on the Salvation Army Laconia Corp, “click” here. ; • Scott and Nora are both ordained ministers • To date in 2018, 55 people have moved from the Carey House shelter into their own non-subsidized homes. • The Carey House is a dry shelter; residents are drug-tested and must remain clean to stay. • Laconia Salvation Army is self-sustained; no money comes from the "parent company". • The McNeil’s 401K is Jesus Christ.

Captains Scott and Nora McNeil with Kathy Calvin following a fine presentation
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Scott Laurent was recently spotted at his new job as Business Manager at Irwin Marine. Established in 1919, Irwin Marine is one of Laconia’s oldest and most successful businesses.

Scott, who for several years had been a retail mortgage loan originator for various lending institutions, is happy to have planted his occupational roots with a company headquartered in his hometown. He started his new job on June 6th during the company’s busiest time of the year. Scott reports he is very excited about his new opportunity, as it is one he has been looking for the past few years.

For more than 10 years, a banner bearing the names of the charities supported by the Laconia Kiwanis Club has complimented our presence on the Boardwalk during Bike Week. This banner often influenced bikers and their families to support the Club with their patronage. Unfortunately, this year, the banner was not displayed as it may have been misplaced.

If anyone knows where the banner may be, please let us know by contacting John Walker at 603-520-4383.




"CLICK" ON ANY OF THE PICTURES BELOW TO VIEW A LARGER PICTURE







WELCOME!


















What are these guys looking at?

GOOD NEIGHBORS...

John Walker with Tom - our vendor neighbor on our left.		Muff Kruse with Bob - our vendor neighbor on our right.


Day is done.

BIKES AND BIKERS
















LACONIA ROTARY CLUB

Congratulations to the Laconia Rotary Club on the sale of all 3,000 tickets on the 2018 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide.

PROTECTING YOUR SAFETY...

A CONTINGENT OF LACONIA'S FINEST...


Master Patrol Officer Michelle Cardinal and Capt.. Allan Graton		Sgt. Gary Allen and Patrol Officer Tyler Rouse

Detective Tony Horan and Patrol Officer Megan DeNutte

A FEW OF LACONIA'S BRAVEST...

Laconia Fire Department Chief Ken Erickson		Laconia Fire Fighters: Heidi Beaulac and Kyle Joseph


All is good!

"STATIES" ON PARADE...


ALL ABOARD!



Laconia Motorcycle Week Managment
Charlie St. Clair – Executive Director and Jennifer Anderson – Deputy Director


See you next year!
Above Photo by Motorcycle Week Visitor
All other Motorcycle Week photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

Tuesday - July 10th Venue: Hector's Restaurant & Lounge - 53 Beacon Street West., Laconia
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting - all members invited to attend

Monday - July 23rd Venue: Laconia Fire Department Community Room - 848 North Main Street, Laconia
6:00 pm - Club Meeting - speakers from The Boys & Girls Club

Monday - August 13th Venue: Hector's Restaurant & Lounge - 53 Beacon Street West., Laconia
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting - all members invited to attend

Sunday - August 26th - 10:00 am - Venue: Rotary Park - Beacon Street East, Laconia
ANNUAL ROGER'S RIDE FUNDRAISER

WANT MAIL?
If you are not on the Kiwanis Bulletin e-mail list (and would like to be) please give Steve Loughlin your e-mail address. Also, if you are reading this bulletin and are not presently on the mailing list (and would like to be), “click” here.


Student	Chloe Bertocchi	Dakota Cross	Alexyah Dethvongsa
High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS	2018	2018	2018
College	University of New Hampshire	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	St. Michael's College
Status	Freshman	Freshman	Freshman
Major	Athletic Training	Aerospace Engineering	Political Science
	$500	$250	$1,000

Student	Emily Perry	Ashley Burgos	Maggie Sullivan
High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS	2018	2017	2017
College	Plymouth State University	Plymouth State University	University of Southern Maine
Status	Freshman	Sophomore	Sophomore
Major	Early Childhood Education	General Studies	Nursing
	$250	$500	$250

Student	Dominic Cutter-Cannuli	Lily Chanthasak	Annie Dionne
High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS	2016	2015	2015
College	Suffolk University	Mass. College of Pharmacy	University of Rhode Island
Status	Junior	Senior	Senior
Major	Finance	Pharmacy	Pharmacy
	$500	$500	$250


Student	River Mathieu
High School	Belmont High School
Graduated HS	2018
College	St. Lawrence
Status	Freshman
Major	Environmental Studies
	$500