April 22, 2002 - Vol. 13, No. 30
News That Concerns Kiwanians and Their Families
Attendance
25
Invocation
Randy Eifert
Senior Members
Bob Turner, Dick Breton,
Carroll Stafford, Paul Normandin, Howard Bacon, Peter Karagianis,
Roger Ballantyne
Guest
Peggy Arend, Granite
State Home Improvement, with Randy Eifert
Back from Fla.
"How do ya do,
Howard Bacon, how do ya do?" He didn't say.
Tanned, rested, and ready
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
POKI Speaks
We received a letter
of congratulations from Kiwanis International Pres. Brian G.
Cunat on our 75 years of existence. "...The foundation that
was laid by your predecessors has stood the test of time, and
as a result, your club has continued to change the lives of people
in need. ... You, the current members, will determine what your
club will do in the next 75 years."
1 of 2
HOBY Chair C. Scott
Hoar thanked us for our support of 2 delegates in this year's
program. He points out that we were one of only two clubs in
New Hampshire to do so.
Membership
Pres. Phil Bonafide
has been in touch with former member Jeff Kellett who may show
up for a meeting and is considering returning to the club. He
also spoke with a Meredith native who was familiar with Kiwanis
and was somewhat surprised that no one ever asked him to join.
The lesson: a prospect needs to be asked the questions before
you really know the answer.
RiF
Chair Joe Adrignola
received a thank-you book from Pleasant St. School for our Reading
Is FUNdamental sponsorship. They are looking forward to our return
next month.
Illiterates--ignore this caption.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Stand Up and Shout!
Randy Eifert encourages
members to attend "a celebration of the good things happening
in the Lakes Region," Tuesday, April 30, 11:30a-1:30p, at
the Winnipesaukee Expo Center. The program will allow attendees
to utilize an open microphone format to have several minutes
to share their successes with a diverse representation of the
community. [The] goal is to help the community understand and
appreciate the value of living in the Lakes Region. Program topics
will be aligned with Leadership Lakes Region's focus on cultural,
economic, political, social, and educational issues. There will
be a free community luncheon. RSVP (524-6791) required for speakers
and attendees. Seating limited to 200.
Club Elections
Nominating Committee
Chair Michael Bastraw advised the membership that the following
will appear on the ballot for club elections for 2002-2003 to
be held at the Annual Meeting on Monday, May 6: for Director
(four to be elected)--Joe Collie, Don Nelson, Steve Loughlin,
Warren Mitchell, Randy Eifert, and Russ Beane; Treasurer--Chet
Cilley; 2nd Vice President--Nate Robertson; 1st Vice President--John
Grocki; President--Larry Murphy. At least one week before the
Annual Meeting, nominations from the floor will be entertained.
Win a Classic!
Pres. Phil Bonafide
sent out the sign-up sheet for our next roadshow, Sunday, May
5, in Keene. After that, we have Memorial Day weekend and Motorcycle
Week.
Diamond Anniversary
Treas. Chet Cilley
would like all members who were to approach specific sponsors
to have their ads in my Monday next. This writer encourages any
members who may have photos or other memorabilia chronicling
our club's history (the older, the better) to let me know so
it may be considered for inclusion in our anniversary supplement.
070402
Treas. Chet Cilley
now has Metrocast Cablevision on board as a sponsor for the Opechee
Park Fourth of July Celebration. And the committee is also on
the verge of signing a Rolling Stones tribute band to headline
the musical entertainment.
Bike Rodeo
Treas. Chet Cilley
has much arranged for our Kiwanis Safety Day, Saturday, May 11,
at Cantin's Chevrolet/Mitsubishi. Joe Collie noted that he has
an active PSA at WLNH for the event.
50/50
Joe Adrignola/Jim
Fortier, $23
Sr. Member Carroll Stafford uses his limited x-ray vision which can only see cash.
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Fine
Chet Cilley fined
himself for being late.
Happy Dollars
Chet Cilley came up
with $5 for his 33rd wedding anniversary; and Bob Turner for
having another successful cataract operation on his other eye.
Two bucks for two good eyes from Sr. Member Bob Turner
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Guest Speaker
This writer introduced
Pres./CEO David H. Graham, N.H. Music Festival, to the club.
Established in 1952, the Music Festival presents 130 activities
each year including youth music training and orchestra and chamber
concerts. The coming summer festival will be held in Silver Hall
at Plymouth State College. Around 60 professionals from other
orchestras and schools will perform over the 6-week season. $4
million has been raised to set up a 4-seasons facility for the
festival. 60 acres of the former Red Hill Inn has been purchased
for the site. As additional money for construction and endowment
is raised, a 900-seat concert hall, a 200-seat chamber hall,
and musician housing and training areas shall be built. Existing
structures will be modified when possible with an eye to maintaining
architecture appropriate to the area. The N.H.M.F.'s mandate
is to "preserve and showcase the music of the classics."
60% of patrons are year 'round residents, 30% are seasonal. For
more information on the organization and schedule of events,
go to www.nhmf.org.
Pres./CEO David H. Graham, N.H. Music Festival
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
The meadows at Red Hill Inn
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Site plan for the new home of the Music Festival
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Artist's rendering of the Garden Lobby at intermission
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Interior of the large concert hall
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Proposed musicians' housing and training area
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Arriving for the winter program for school children
Photo by W.S. Loughlin
Amending the Bylaws
Pres. Phil Bonafide
has added amendments to our club's bylaws solicited from our
membership. When the changes have been incorporated into the
existing bylaws, it will be available for review online.
Monday, May 13
T.B.A.
Monday, May 6
Annual Meeting, Club
Elections, Boards Annual Meeting, NISE, Lt. Gov. Ken Georgevits
visits
Monday, April 28
T.B.A.
Michael
Bastraw
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: Michael Bastraw or Steve Loughlin
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