March 18, 2002 - Vol. 13, No. 25
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
21
Invocation
Roger Landry
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Dick Breton,
Peter Karagianis
Guest
Former member Kathy
Thompson
Win a Classic!
Pres. Phil Bonafide
passed out sign-up sheets for our next roadshow opportunities
at the Steeplegate Mall on Saturday, April 6, from 9a-4p; and
the WLKZ Home Show, Winnipesaukee Expo Center, April 13/14, 9a-6p.
These two venues will only be possible if we get enough names
on the sign-up sheets. These are two easy gigs--short-timers,
close at hand. Now's a good chance for some new players to get
into the game. After this, we only have Keene and Memorial Weekend
before the big push during Motorcycle Week; everyone clear your
calendars for that one.
Home Alone?
Pres. Phil Bonafide
spoke with V.P. Larry Murphy who is recovering at home, post-surgery.
It's unknown when he will be out and about.
Diamond Anniversary
Pres. Phil Bonafide
is soliciting ideas for detailing our 75th Anniversary celebration.
Treas. Chet Cilley has received 15-20 ads so far for the Citizen
supplement. For historical perspective, we had 97 ads in the
70th anniversary edition. We have until the end of the month
to match or pass that goal. It's up to everyone to contact those
sponsors we only visit once every five years and ask for their
support. Also articles for the supplement should be turned in
before the end of the month; the sooner the better and electronically
if possible. Sr. Member Dick Breton wondered if we might want
to do a silent auction at the banquet. Pres. Phil Bonafide says
if any members would like to put it together outside of the main
committee, let him know.
Boards Matter
Pres. Phil Bonafide
reports that a special Boards meeting approved the donation of
12 bike helmets to the Woodland Heights Wellness Fair on March
30.
Bike Rodeo
Chair Chet Cilley
reminds everyone that the Kiwanis Safety Day will be on Saturday,
May 11, Cantin's Chevrolet/Mitsubishi. Piche's Sports has a raffle
bike for him to review. The committee will meet at the end of
next week's meeting.
070402
Treas. Chet Cilley
asked the City of Laconia for $10,000 towards the Opechee July
4th celebration. He is still looking for a musical headliner
for the event.
RiF
Chair Joe Adrignola that our next appearance will be at Woodland
Heights School on Wednesday, March 27, from 9:30a-11:00a. On
board are Joe Adrignola, Chet Cilley, Joe Collie, Nancy Parrott,
Joanne Hansen, Paul Normandin, Nancy Williams, Michael Bastraw,
and Kathy Calvin.
Interclub
Past Pres. Nancy Williams
reports that she, Kathy Calvin, Nancy Parrott, and Chet Cilley
visited the Meredith club, Thursday last. She filled them in
on some of our current activities; they were especially interested
in the RiF program.
50/50
Randy Eifert, $19
Former Member Kathy Thompson gets into the pickle jug.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Randy Eifert takes the cash with a smile.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Dollars
$2 from Randy Eifert for the above.
There Is Life After
Kiwanis
Pres. Phil Bonafide
greeted former member Kathy Thompson and, though she is welcome
to visit anytime, there is "no commitment" to rejoin
the club. He was less-than-convincing on the latter.
Sometimes they come back: Kathy Thompson
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Guest Speaker
Roger Landry introduced
Commissioner to Perform the Duties of Sheriff Dan Collis, Belknap
County Sheriff's Department. Originally from New Bedford, Mass.,
Collis attended Northeastern University, working towards a B.S.
in Criminal Justice, and joined Meredith P.D. in 1981 as a co-op
student/special officer. After graduation in 1984, he went full-time
with Meredith P.D. and graduated 1st in his class at the N.H.
Police Academy. He joined the Sheriff's Dept. in 1989 as a detective
and attended polygraph school and the F.B.I. National Academy.
Collis points out that the department has been in their new facility
off North Main St. for four years. N.H. Sheriffs and Deputies
have statewide authority by statute. Belknap County has had only
8 Sheriffs (a position elected every two years) in the 20th Century.
B.C.S.O. has several internal division including criminal investigation,
civil process, security transport, and special services. The
department is able to support the ten towns and city in the county
with specialties including financial, drug, and sexual investigation,
polygraph, photography, and crime scene analysis. In 2001, their
two operators performed 81 polygraph exams; and 3841 civil process
vehicles were served, generating fees of $86,217.94. Court security
is another responsibility including Superior and Probate Courts,
jury and prisoner security, and transport of jail and state prison
inmates, juveniles, and extraditions. B.C.S.O. performed 1141
transports in 2001. They also handled 168 juvenile cases last
year; and served 457 warrants. This adds up to quite a workload
for nine deputies. The communications center dispatches for the
whole county (excluding Laconia and Gilford) and Northfield.
Federal grants have allowed updating the base equipment and providing
mobile digital communications units. During Motorcycle Week,
they are responsible for prisoner transport to several venues
throughout the state; and patrol later in the week with other
neighboring Sheriff's Dept.'s. Community programs include DARE,
TRIAD (for the elderly), and Restorative Justice. Any are welcome
to tour the new B.C.S.O. facility. Sheriff Collis may be contact
at either dcollis@co.belknap.nh.us or supercop@metrocast.net.
Roger Landry and Commissioner to Perform the Duties of Sheriff Dan Collis
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Bring an Extra Quarter
Catherine and Jim Contigiani advise: "Due to the rise in
operating cost, Contigiani's Catering Service finds it necessary
to increase service charges on April 5, 2002. On April 5, 2002,
the new cost per person is $10.00 which includes the New Hampshire
8% meals tax. An increase of $.25 from the current price of $9.75."
Easy Riders
Sr. Member Dick Breton and His Gang took a trip to Daytona, March
1-10.
Past Pres. Paul Cotten, Darlene Dolloff, Warren Mitchell, Priscilla and Dick Breton
Courtesy Photo
Who knew Russ Beane was in town?
Courtesy Photo
Bylaws
Pres. Phil Bonafide would like all members to review the bylaws
and suggest any changes they feel would be in the best interests
of the club. The bylaws are now online here or by clicking the links that will appear on all
new Kronikle pages.
Monday, April 8
T.B.A.
Monday, April 1
Boards meet; NISE
Monday, March 25
Exec. Dir. Bruce Van Derven, Lakes Region United Way will speak.
Michael
Bastraw
Editor
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