November 3, 2008 - Vol.20, No. 5
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance:
30
Invocation:
Dianne Roberts
Senior Members:
Carroll Stafford,
Ed Chertok, Ed Merski, Peter Karagianis, Jim Fortier, Roger Webster, Howard
Bacon, and Paul Normandin
Guests:
Key Club Members: Kayne Krietzer, Mackenzie Duquette, Janelle Mudgett, and
Erica Cross (Key Club President)
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Around A While…
Senior Member Carroll Stafford received his Legion of Honor Plaque and pin.
Stafford was not at this year’s installation to receive the mementos.
Carroll was recognized for his 40 years in the club. President Brian pointed
out that Carroll has been in the club longer than he has been alive. Ed Chertok
points out that Carroll is getting ready for his 75th birthday.
Brian
awards Carroll for being in Kiwanis longer than Brian has been alive!
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Brian
helps Carroll get his zipper unstuck.
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Hey Kiwanis…THANKS!:
Roger Landry read a letter from Detective Jeff Steigler thanking us for the chance to speak to the club last week. He said he appreciated our hospitality and the chance to spread the word about identity theft and ways that the public can help prevent it.
Key Club:
The
Key Club update was given to us by Erica Cross, the President of the Key Club.
Erica tells us that the Key Club will be selling ice cream sundaes at Laconia
High School Wednesday and Thursday this week…the proceeds will benefit
the Food Pantry. Also, on the 19th of this month, they will host a spaghetti
supper to benefit the Food Pantry. Tickets are available through the Key Club
at $5 for adults and $3 for veterans and students.
Erica
Cross explains current Key Club activities.
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
50/50:
Roger Webster, $29.50
Roger
was happy to win...the club was happy he didn't make a speech!
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Happy Dollars:
Ed Chertok gave a happy dollar for being here. Carroll Stafford gave a happy
dollar for his 40 year Legion of Honor. Joe Collie gave a happy dollar
for the last political advertisement being scheduled on the radio station.
Roger Webster gave for winning the 50/50.
Fines:
None
Free
Meal:
Roger Landry
Fund
Raising Discussion:
Ed Chertok spoke of his weekend with his daughter. He said that they are
sports fans and bike fans and when he told them about the possibility of
a chair raffle and a bike raffle, they told him that it was their opinion
that the club should shy away from said activities as they have not seen
big crowds at bike shows and people would only buy raffle tickets for chairs
if they had a place to put the chairs. Ed stressed membership should be our
focus this year. He suggested holding off on a raffle and focusing on getting
new people into the club and then doing something bigger in the future.
Dick Metz then said he agreed to a point with Ed, but thought we should do something.
Tom Knox said he had the chance to talk with the folks at Meredith Harley, which is now called Laconia Harley, and they showed a willingness to give us a good deal on a motorcycle should we decide to do that. Tom said that there could be a chance to sell sponsorships to offset costs.
Joe Adrignola spoke about manpower. His concern was the number of people that may be available to sell tickets. Joe also spoke about the financials and his concern about how much money we have.
Larry Murphy said we should find out who does not want to participate in a bike raffle and then not ask them. He said that we should have a more optimistic attitude about fund raising.
Charlie St. Clair said perhaps an older classic bike for half the cost would be the way to go as we would be committing ourselves to less of an outlay.
Joe Collie asked why the bike has to be a $20,000 motorcycle. A cheaper motorcycle would put less pressure on the club to raise money at numerous shows throughout the winter and over Bike Week.
A motion was made to go back to the drawing board and table the discussion until a different fund raising plan could be drawn up. The motion was seconded and the discussion was ended at 7:37.
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Meeting Minutes
from October…
Kathy Calvin presented the October board minutes to the general membership.
Some of the highlights:
*** September minutes were approved
*** Kathy Calvin was appointed secretary
*** The Charity Fund was approved
*** The General Fund was approved
*** Jamie O’Connor and Tom
Knox were approved for membership.
*** $375 was approved for the ATV booth at
the Sandwich Fair.
*** $500 was forwarded to DARE for T-shirts
*** $341 was spent on new Kiwanis
pens
*** Signers on the checking account were approved to be the treasurer,
the president and the vice president.
*** The number of senior members was kept
at 10 with Jim Fortier being added.
*** Honorary Members were approved with
changes.
*** The proposed charity budget was approved as presented.
***Board meeting adjourned
at 7:55.
Charlie
St. Clair leaves with cans, a cup, and a smile.
Photo
by W. Stephen Loughlin
Upcoming Schedule:
Monday, November
10th
Senior Member Ed Chertok speaks on
Laconia Kiwanis Club history
Monday, November
17th
Jim Carroll (guest of Jim Fortier)
Monday, November 24th
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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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