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Attendance:
29

Invocation:
Roger Landry

Song:
Don Nelson led a rousing rendition of Jingle Bells

Guests:
Betty Ballantyne
Sue Nelson
Joanne Merski
Lori Marsh
Vi Adrignola
Rosemary Murphy
Pam Landry
Shirley Bacon
Sandy Stafford
Pat Webster
Pricilla Breton

Betty Ballantyne		Sue Nelson		Joanne Merski		Lori Marsh
Vi Adrignola		Rosemary Murphy		Pam Landry		Shirley Bacon
						Photos by W. Stephen Loughlin
Sandy Stafford		Pat Webster		Pricilla Breton

News from our Secretary:
Kathy reported that the last Kiwanis KARES event of the year will be held at Woodland Heights on December 15th at 9:00 am.

It is encouraging to note that, Larry Murphy was successful in attending the correct school and on the correct day and time. Nice job Larry!

Larry Murphy KARES and the kids appreciate it.
Photo by Chet Cilley

Kathy Calvin also reminded the club that Bell ringing is December 23rd and she is still looking for volunteers for the 4pm-5pm shift.

009am- 10am: Larry Murphy and Charlie St. Clair
610am- 11am: Don Nelson and Ed Merski
..11am- noon: .Chet Cilley and Kathy Calvin
6 noon- 1pm: .Roger Landry and Dick Breton
...1 pm- 2pm: .Scott Beane and Warren Mitchell
...2 pm- 3pm: .Steve Loughlin and Jack Batchelder
...3 pm- 4pm: .Brian Winslow and Paul Cotton
...4 pm- 5pm: _Howard Bacon and __________

50 50:
Joe Adrignola won $29

Christmas Bonus
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Happy Dollars:

None this week.

Yankee Swap:
Here's a brief summary of the Yankee Swap (with special thanks to Brian Winslow for keeping score).

• Lori Marsh started off by picking a pocket knife and flashlight. 
• Next Joanne Merski chose a Santa doll. 
• Howard Bacon chose a bottle of wine.
• Larry Murphy very happily picked Billy Bass. 

The traditional "booby prize" made Larry Murphy very happy.
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

• Kathy Calvin received chocolate.
• Steve Loughlin chose two candy dishes.
• Joe Adrignola received a Superman Snuggy.

Joe models the most popular gift of the night
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

• John Markland chose a tool kit. 
• Lori Dickson received a Dunkin' Donuts gift card.
• Scott Beane broke the ice and swapped his gift for Joe Adrignola’s Superman Snuggy.

Scott Beane dreams of having a super body.
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin  

• Joe Adrignola ended up with a Coin Counting Money Jar. 
• Sue Nelson was next and she chose what should be described as a “massage wand”. 

A Joint Gift
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

• Next Betty Ballantyne chose lottery tickets and an ornament. 
• Rosemary Murphy chose a Tower of Sweets.
• Carroll Stafford decided to swap Betty Ballantyne’s lottery tickets. 
• Betty ended up with a 20 pc tool kit.
• Mike Marsh Chose to swap with Scott Beane for the Superman Snuggy, however, Scott Beane ended up with a bottle of Lemonciello.

Superman III
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

• Next Pam Landry chose a Leatherman.
• Sandy Stafford chose a Dunkin' Donuts gift card.
• Ed Merski received a bottle of wine. 
• Dick Breton swapped for Ed Merski’s wine and Ed ended up with a flashlight. 
• Roger Landry received a Harts Turkey Farm Gift Certificate. 
• Don Nelson decided to swap with Lori Marsh for the pocket knife and light.
• Lori ended up with a Coleman Fishing Pen.

Lori Marsh reels in a gift that "got away."
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

• Vi Adrignola received a scarf, gloves and hat.
• Pat Webster decided to trade with Joe Adrignola for the coin counting money jar. Joe ended up with a Christmas t-shirt.
• Shirley Bacon swapped with Rosemary Murphy for the Sweet Tower, Rosemary ended up with a bottle of Absolute Vodka.
• Michelle Cardinal chose a bottle of wine.
• Roger Webster chose a bottle of Marsala
• Phil Bonafide decided to swap Rosemary Murphy for her bottle of Absolute Vodka.  Rosemary ended up with a bottle of wine. 
• Brian Winslow swapped for Phil Bonafide’s bottle of Absolute Vodka, Phil Bonafide ended up with a flameless candle. 
• Pricilla Breton chose to swap for Joanne Merski’s Santa Doll. Joanne ended up with a Ford Hat w/flames. 
• Because Lori Marsh got to go first she also had the opportunity to trade with anyone in the room, she chose to trade with Carroll Stafford for the lottery tickets and ornament, leaving Carroll with the Coleman fishing pen.

Happy Anniversary:
Congratulations to Howard and Shirley Bacon who will be celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary on December 18th.

The Bacons: 67 years of wedded bliss
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Tonight's meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Meet at Joe's:
We will be meeting at One Mill Plaza in downtown Laconia in January and February. Our next meeting is Monday, January 10th.

This is the place to be in January and February.
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Laconia Kiwanis Club on Parade:
The annual Laconia Christmas Parade was held on Sunday, November 29th. Leading the Kiwanis contingent and holding the "K" banner were Joe Adrignola and John Calvin (former Kiwanian and husband of Kathy). Larry Murphy followed just behind. Handing out candy to the crowd were Mike and Lori Marsh. They were accompanied by their son, Riley, and his two friends, Jack and Dillon. Bringing up the rear of the Kiwanis contingent were Dick and Pricilla Breton riding in Dick's classic Buick. Below are a few parade memories:

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Classic guys leading classic cars.		Three "wise" men
Merry Christmas		Dick Breton proudly displays his antique Buick
Photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

ON THE AIR AND ON YOUR TV:

John Markland was at the computer command center for all five days of the WLNH Children's Auction overseeing and coordinating the bid boards for the items up for bid. This year's annual event brought in $285,000.

John Markland advises the auction announcers that bidding on the big board is coming to a close.
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

IN THE NEWS:

Last Saturday, Joe Collie concluded his employment at radio station WASR. Check out the feature story that was in the Granite State News on December 9, 2010 by "clicking" on the picture below. "Click" a second time to make the newspaper article larger.

Check out the story that was in the Laconia Daily Sun on November 26, 2010 by "clicking" on the picture below. "Click" a second time to make the newspaper article larger.

Thursday December 23th
Bell Ringing for Salvation Army

DURING THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY WE MEET AT ONE MILL PLAZA (NEXT TO LACONIA CITY HALL)

Monday January 10th
OPEN

Monday January 24th
Club Meeting - Kiwanians Michelle Cardinal will discuss the D.A.R.E. Program

Monday February 14th
OPEN

Monday February 28th
Club Meeting - Shannon Robinson-Beland will discuss the Family Resource Center

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Kiwanis Kronikle is publication of the Kiwanis Club of Laconia, P.O. Box 757, Laconia, NH 03247-0757.
We meet the second and fourth Monday at 6:15 p.m. at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club, Country Club Road, Gilford
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