September 17, 2007 - Vol.18, No. 51
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance:
18
Invocation:
Roger Landry
Senior Members:
Dennis Denoncourt, Ed Chertok, Warren Mitchell,
Ed Merski, Howard Bacon, and Peter Karagianis
Guests:
Sue Nelson, Hon.Member Dick Breton and Judy Krahulec from the Weirs Action
Committee
The
lovely smile of Sue Nelson
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Bike Rodeo,
Jr.
Joe Collie and Kathy Calvin were at the Boys and Girls Club Saturday morning,
distributing helmets at their annual Family Day Celebration. Rain caused
the appearance to be a short one. The "bounce house" was cancelled and
the yard sale and Boys and Girls Club events were moved inside to the Sacred
Heart Gym. Joe and Kathy were outside under a tent...but once that started
leaking, they packed it in. Some helmets were left for distribution the
rest of the day by the Boys and Girls Club.
Annual Installation
Meeting
The Installation Dinner is scheduled for October 1, 2007. We will meet in the
big room at Pheasant Ridge. Past. Lt. Governor Chet Cilley will handle the installation
of the new officers and directors, including President Elect Dianne Roberts.
The event will start with cocktails and appetizers at 6pm with dinner served
at 6:45. The menu is being finalized. Spouses and other guests are welcome and
the cost will be $20. A sign up sheet will be circulated next week so Contagiani's
can get a head count.
Celebrate with
Franklin Kiwanis
The Franklin Kiwanis Club is gearing up for their 60th anniversary. They have
a celebration coming up on Saturday, October 6th at the Top of the Town restaurant
in Belmont. The event will feature dinner and dessert and entertainment by Joe
Holiday. Tickets are $30 per person. The Laconia Kiwanis Club sponsored the Franklin
club. This could be a fun night out for club members if you are interested
in attending. Please check your schedule. We should be represented as we were
the club who sponsored the Franklin Club. Thanks!
Remember...this
weekend...Get Your Motor Runnin'...
Don't forget the upcoming event to benefit Community Health
and Hospice. Forest View Assisted Living Center will hold a ride around
the lake with motorcycles. Right now they have about 100 riders involved.
The ride will be on Sunday, September 23rd at 10am with a BBQ lunch to
follow. A $15 donation per bike, $5 for each additional rider will be accepted
if you'd like to ride around the lake and support Community Health and
Hospice.
Laconia High
School football...
This Friday night is "homecoming" at the Laconia High School football
game. An additional volunteer is needed to assist at the concession stand.
If you can help, please contact Jimmy Fortier.
UNH Football...
Ed Chertok was kind enough to, again this year, donate two tickets to the upcoming
UNH football gave with Dartmouth College. Roger Landry was the successful
bidder. Rogh
50/50
Dick Breton won $20.00. His ticket was drawn by guest speaker Judy Krahulec.
Judy
Krahulec is happy that Dick Breton is the happy winner of the 50
50.
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Happy Dollars
Dick Breton gave $2.00 to celebrate his son leaving the hospital after a
serious illness.
Fines
None.
Guest Speaker:
Hon. Member Dick Breton introduced Judy Krahulec. Judy and
her husband, Robert, moved to Weirs Beach in 
2001.
She is a past member of the Laconia Zoning Board of Adjustment and Laconia
City Council and is presently a member (and past president) of the Weirs
Action Committee (W-A-C).
During her presentation, Judy noted there are many similarities between W-A-C and the Kiwanis club. She noted that both organizations are a group of givers and, through fundraisers, give back to the community. In efforts to help raise money for our charities, Judy proposed a joint venture of the W-A-C and Kiwanis whereby the two clubs would get involved in a “Weirs Project” improving what she called a “neglected” section of the boardwalk that lies near the beach. The project would be a “bump out” of the existing dock that would provide additional space sufficient for a band, for dancing, or for various retail activities such as selling food, raffle tickets or simply to lease out to vendors.
Judy utilized an old picture of the boardwalk and Irwin Gardens to illustrate the location of the proposed “bump-out.” With the efforts of the Kiwanis club, she envisioned the Kiwanis club having the rights to the “bump-out” during Bike Week. Although not yet obtained, Judy felt approvals by the state of New Hampshire and city of Laconia were attainable. She guessed that the cost for the improvements could be $300,000. Judy was thanked for her presentation and her proposed joint venture, which will be discussed at a later date with the appropriate committee.
Judy Krahulec utilizes a rendering from years past to discuss a potiental
project with the Kiwanis Club.
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Pres-Elect
Dianne with Judy and Dick.
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Upcoming Schedule:
September 24th
The new Key Club advisors..
October 1st
Installation in The Big Room, 6pm..
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Joe Collie
Editor
Kiwanis Kronikle is a weekly publication of the Kiwanis Club of Laconia, N.H., P.O. Box 757, Laconia, N.H. 03247-0757. We meet Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club, Country Club Rd., Gilford, N.H. Please call your President or Secretary about any Member or family member in case of illness. Email: Joe Collie or Steve Loughlin
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