March 25, 2002 - Vol. 13, No. 26
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
19
Invocation
Dianne Roberts
Senior Members
Dick Breton, Ed Merski,
Peter Karagianis
Welcome Back
Returning in an upright
position was our very own V.P. Larry Murphy after his post-surgery
convalescence.
Father Murphy performs the Blessing o' the Tickets.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Win a Classic!
V.P. John Grocki (presiding
in Pres. Phil Bonafide's absence and V.P. Larry Murphy's infirmity)
points out that Sr. Member Bob Turner is the only one signed
up 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. This is incredible/bordering
on tragic. 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. Omitted from the list of workers from
our last appearance at Steeplegate were Ed Merski, and Roger
and Pam Landry.
And he's not afraid to use it--Method Acting-Pres. John Grocki
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Smile
Sr. Member Dick Breton
reports that the Crest promo kits (with toothbrushes, toothpaste,
stickers, and other goodies) are in and will be passed out to
the schools as the hygienists visit. He had extra bags for members
to sample.
Sr. Member Dick Breton with tootbrushes for the youts.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
RiF
Chair Joe Adrignola reminds us that our next appearance for Reading
Is FUNdamental will be at Woodland Heights School on Wednesday,
March 27, from 9:30a-11:00a. On board were Joe Adrignola, Chet
Cilley, Joe Collie, Michael Bastraw, and Kathy Calvin. More pictures
from the event will be posted next week.
Pegleg Joe Adrignola and Ariel Calvin welcome Woodland Heights Elementary Schoolers to RiF Island.
Photo by Michael Bastraw
What Say?
Joe Adrignola reports that several pediatrics doctors are looking
into purchasing an infant hearing screening machine for the hospital.
Perhaps this is something we may help with?
Diamond Anniversary
Treas. Chet Cilley
passed out assignments for members to contact past sponsors for
our 75th anniversary Citizen supplement. 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. When the ads are turned in, they should include
a contact person as well as all ingredients. Also articles for
the supplement should be turned in before the end of the month;
the sooner the better and electronically if possible.
"Who wants to call Top of the Town?"
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
50/50
Dick Breton, $17
Dan Fisher makes the payoff.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Happy Dollar
Sr. Member Dick Breton
came up with a dollar for winning the above.
"It only takes one to win."
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Guest Speaker
This writer introduced
Exec. Dir. Bruce Van Derven, Lakes Region United Way, to the
club. On the job for the past 2 years, Bruce is retired from
27 years with the Air Force's JAG office. He emphasizes that,
while they pay dues (.5%) to United Way national, the Lakes Region
organization is "local, local, local..." All monies
raised in the area stay in the area. Most of their marketing
expenses are handled by direct donations ($23,000-worth of public
service announcements alone) leaving them with only $180,000
in annual expenses that include all salaries and operating costs.
Funds are disbursed to provide Care for Children & Families,
Community Transportation Needs, Help for Victims of Domestic
Violence, Affordable Healthcare, Hunger & Homelessness, Emergency
Care & Disaster Relief, Senior Care, and Drug/Alcohol Abuse
(Prevention & Recovery). They are also using volunteers from
the State Prison facility in 4-5 hour chunks. The target for
this year's fundraising is $600,000, down from last year's record
of $631,000. Most of their funds come from payroll deductions,
supplemented by special events such as the Blue Grass Festival
at Gunstock and their golf tournament. Past Pres. Nancy Williams
has been on the United Way's board and are soon to be joined
by Randy Eifert and Joe Collie.
Bruce Van Derven puts the squeeze on Past Pres. Joe Adrignola.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Future United Way Boarder Randy Eifert, Exec. Dir. Bruce Van Derven, and (also Board-bound) Joe Collie
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Division Caucus
The new Division 6
(that will include us come October 1, 2002) of the New England
District of Kiwanis will be holding its Annual Caucus on Tuesday,
April 2. It will be held at Strafford Farms Restaurant on Rte.
108, Dover, 6:00p. The purpose of the Caucus is to elect a Lt.
Governor and Lt. Governor-Elect for the Division for the 2002-2003
administrative year. Each club in the Division is encouraged
to send an Interclub to the Caucus and each club is allowed to
have up to three voting delegates during the Caucus proceedings.
Cost will be $10 per person and will include light appetizers.
Please RSVP to Lt. Gov. Glen Philbrook at (207) 439-0721 by Friday,
March 29 with the number of members who will be attending. Contact
Pres. Phil Bonafide if you want to be on the guest list.
Greetings from Arizona
From Sr. Member
Roger Webster
Hello: You fellows and ladies appear to be very busy back in
New Hampshire. Regret that I am not back to help with the programs.
Called Larry Murphy at LRGH when I received the E-mail from you.
Glad to hear that he is home and eating solid food again just
in time for St. Patrick's Day. Pat and I shall be returning to
Laconia on April 24, just in time to get involved in the programs.
This Friday morning I will be selling Kiwanis Peanuts in front
of a supermarket. The club makes $3500.00 for the two day sale.
Had lunch with Leo and Claire Sasseville last Friday. They are
planning on coming to NH in August. Regards.
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
Sr. Member Ed and Polly Chertok on a cruise.
Courtesy Photo
Michael
Bastraw
Editor
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