Date of Meeting: March 19, 2024

Venue: Laconia Police Department – Community Room

Attendance: 14 in attendance: 11 members and 3 guests

MEMBERS AND GUESTS:

Kiwanis Members:
Betty Ballantyne
Phil Bonafide
Ray Chambers
Joe Collie
Zach Dea
Bill Gile
Steve Loughlin
Don Nelson
Tara Shore
Keith Styles
Bob Willey

Guests:
Carrie Chandler – guest speaker - Member of the Laconia Human Relations Committee
Ryan Howe - Director of Fundraising for Franklin VNA & Hospice
Sue Nelson – Honorary Member and wife of Don Nelson

Carrie Chandler		Ryan Howe		Sue Nelson
Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

President Betty Ballantyne opened the meeting by thanking all in attendance and introducing our guests.

This was followed by:
Invocation: by Steve Loughlin
Pledge of Allegiance: by All
Song: My Country Tis of Thee led by Don Nelson

RUN OR WALK FOR FRANKLIN VNH & HOSPICE:

Ryan Howe, the Director of Fundraising for the Franklin VNA & Hospice came to the meeting to invite our members and friends to participate in the Franklin VNA & Hospice 1st Annual 5K Run & Walk. The event will take place on Saturday April 27th at 9 am. Details are included in the poster below:

To view a larger picture, “click” on the above poster.

N E W SS F R O MM T H EE P R E S I D E N T :

K.A.R.E.S:
Betty Ballantyne reported on a successful Kiwanis K.A.R.E.S. event that was held on March 5th at Woodland Heights. She thanked Joe Collie, Keith Styles and Kathy Calvin for attending. She noted that they celebrated the birthday of Doctor Seuss with a birthday cake and some of his stories.

Sign outside Woodland Heights School		Joe Collie stamped books so the kids could write their name in the books they received.
Above photos by Betty Ballantyne

KEY CLUB UPDATE:
Betty reported the LHS Key Club will be doing a “Penny Wars” fundraiser with each class in a competition to raise the most money. At the next Kiwanis Board meeting Betty plans to discuss if the Club would be interested in supporting the winning class with a special prize. Betty also reported the Key Club will be participating in a Spring Clean Up of Bond Beach in Lakeport on Saturday, April 13.

KIWANIS MID-WINTER CONFERENCE:
Betty reported attending this conference on Saturday, March 9 at Sturbridge, MA. There were approximately 125 in attendance.

SECOND ANNUAL KIWANIS FREE THROW COMPETITION:
Betty reported that 44 boys and girls attended the event that was held on March 16th at the Laconia Middle School . She thanked the volunteers for all their efforts, before, during and after the event. She was also thankful for the sponsors who provided the T-shirts for the children and adults. The raffle prizes which helped the club net nearly $700. Those monies will be targeted toward LAYBL, Gilford and Franklin Parks & Recs. Betty noted we had lots of help from LAYBL, Robbie Prescott family, Key Club as well as Kiwanis members and friends of Kiwanis. For more information as well as pictures scroll down the page to the section which details highlights of the event.

DISTRICT NEWS AND OTHER CLUB NEWS:

Bob Willey reported the Concord Kiwanis Club will be celebrating their 100th anniversary on Saturday, April 6th. Laconia Kiwanis Club members are invited to attend. It is interesting to note, it was the Concord Kiwanis Club that sponsored the formation of the Laconia Kiwanis Club in 1927.

Bob also reported the Hooksett Kiwanis Club has their Earth Day clean up on Saturday April 20th from 10 am to 1 pm. A pancake breakfast will be held prior to the event (8:30 – 10 am) at the Hooksett Congregational Church.

Meal Contributions by Members: $120 was collected

Happy Dollars: $45 was collected

GUEST SPEAKER:

Betty Ballantyne introduced Carrie Chandler, a Board member of the Laconia Human Relations Committee. Betty noted that Carrie Chandler:
• Is a native of Laconia
• Holds a BS Degree in Psychology and minor in Gerontology from Plymouth State College
• Holds an MS Degree in Gerontology, Concentration in Public Administration from Medical College of Virginia
• Has worked in long term care administration during her entire career –
o -worked with older adults (administrator at Taylor Community and Forestview Manor)
o -worked with persons with intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries (oversaw Case Management for 1500 at Lakes Region Community Services)
o -worked with persons living with mental illness (Quality Improvement at Lakes Region Mental Health Center)
o -currently Director of Wesley Woods in Gilford NH – an independent retirement community of 39 homes – part of the New England Deaconess Association out of Concord MA, a continuing care retirement community.
• Married to Howard Chandler for almost 29 years. Howie, who is now retired, enjoys taking his disabled 143-pound Newfoundland dog, Ellie, on motorcycle rides in the side car.
• Has 3 step kids – Kellie and Makenzie are married with kids in NY; Trevor is married, living in San Francisco running for political office.
• Has a 24-year-old son, Joshua, who graduated from Plymouth with a dual degree in bio-chemistry and psychology. Joshua is presently working as an EMT for Stewart’s Ambulance and he is enrolled in Masters of Health Care Management through UNH. He is also enlisted in the Army National Guard (medic) and hopes to get into Physician Assistant School through the military.
• Currently serving on the Board for Helping Hands for the Lakes Region and the Laconia Human Relations Committee

Carrie handed out literature explain the history and mission of the Laconia Human Relations Committee. During her presentation, she discussed Multicultural Fest, an event started by the Human Relations Committee, and the involvement of the Laconia Kiwanis Club. She reported that the “Kiwanis Kids Kraft Korner” was very successful last year looks forward to having the Club participate again this year. The event is planned for Saturday, September 7th, from 10AM to 3PM.

Betty Ballantye enjoys a moment with Carrie Chandler at the conclusion of her presentation.

The meeting adjourned at 7:31 pm.

Betty Ballantyne adjourns the meeting with a makeshift bell.

SECOND ANNUAL KIWANIS FREE THROW COMPETITION   Betty Ballantyne Co-Chair   Keith Styles Co-Chair       MEDALS AND PRIZES     Betty Ballantyne addresses the group...       THE PARTICIPANTS NOTE: Participants were divided into age groups: Each participant then got to take a total of 25 shots: 10 shots in the first round and 15 shots in the second round. The total number of hoops scored were then added together to determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.   HOOP SHOOT WORKERS: Sophia Collie and Jilli Paul   Laconia High School Key Club Volunteers: Cali Andriski, Kendall Myers, Gracie Lewis, and Manuela Kemp   Ray Chambers, Lisa Trefrey, Jason Trefrey, and Lauren Trefrey     Jim Glover and Phil Bonafide   Sue and Don Nelson   Chris Noyes, Bill Gile, and Joe Collie     Bob Willey and Phil Bonafide   Betty Ballantyne, Cali Andriski, and Manuela Kemp     SOUND SYSTEM BY SOTO   COUNTIN' THE CASH   Antonio Soto   Robbie Prescott-Neylon GOOF BALLS...       Chris Noyes demonstrates his ball handling.         Alex Dea, Zach Dea, and Abby Dea   Joe Collie and Sophia Collie   HOW TO MAKE A BASKET demonstrated by Abby Dea and Taylor Marsh       ABBY DEA SHOWS HER STYLE   Abby takes a jump shot.   Abby watches the ball.         Abby keeps her eyes on the ball.   S W I S H !       TAYLOR MARSH DEFENDS HER TITLE (Last year, Taylor finished 1st in the 11- 12 age group with 17 hoops.)   Taylor shoots.   Taylor with her follow through.         Taylor continues her follow through.   S W I S H ! NOTE: This was Taylor's final hoop of the day which netted her a total of 18 hoops.

AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Keith Styles announces the medal winners.
H O O P SS H O O TS M E D A LS W I N N E R S presented by Tara Shore
BOYS AND GIRLS 7, 8 & 9
Abel Oliver 1st Place 15 hoops		Devonte Fairbanks 2nd Place 13 hoops		Benjamin Chase 3rd Place 11 hoops
BOYS 10 - 11
Deacon Flanders 1st Place 21 hoops		Ayer Soto 2nd Place 18 hoops		Landon Noyes 3rd Place 17 hoops
GIRLS 12 - 13
Taylor Marsh 1st Place 18 hoops		Kalin Allen 2nd Place 14 hoops		Penny Flanders 3rd Place 12 hoops
BOYS 12 - 13
Jordan Ndanga 1st Place 19 hoops (includes 5 shot tie-breaker)		Logan Trefrey 2rd Place 16 hoops (includes 5 shot tie-breaker)		Brian Chamberlain 3rd Place 11 hoops
NOTE: Jordan Ndanga and Logan Trefrey were tied with 14 hoops at the end of the final round. This resulted in a 5 extra shot tie breaker.
HOOP SHOOTING MEDAL WINNERS:

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS presented by Tara Shore
Ryker Davio Boys Good Sportsman		Kathryn Converse Girls Good Sportsman
HOOP SHOOT WORKERS:
SET UP/OPEN: Chris Noyes, Lisa Trefrey, Jason Trefrey, Lauren Trefrey, Logan Trefrey, Keith Styles, Bill Gile and Betty Ballantyne REGISTRATION: Joe Collie, Bill Gile, Bob Willey and Zach Dae HEAD SCORERS: Phil Bonafide and Lisa Tefrey ASSISTANTS TO THE HEAD SCORERS: Jason Trefrey, Heather McIntire and Ray Chambers LINE JUDGES: Jim Glover, Chris Noyes, Bill Gile, David Prescott and Brad Geltz REBOUNDERS: Cali Andriski, Kendall Myers, Gracie Lewis, Manuela Kemp, Cassie Prescott and Donald Cross		RAFFLE TABLE: Don & Sue Nelson TALLY BASKETS: Ray Chambers, Tara Shore and Phil Bonafide CONCESSION STAND: Jilli Paul and Sophie Collie AWARDS & RAFFLE DRAWINGS: Keith Styles, Tara Shore, Robbie Prescott-Neylon, Zach Dae and Alex Dea P A SYSTEM: Antonio Soto PHOTOGRAPHER: W. Stephen Loughlin CLEAN UP: Chris Noyes, Lisa Trefrey, Jason Trefrey, Lauren Trefrey, Logan Trefrey, Keith Styles, Bill Gile, Betty Ballantyne, Donald Cross and Heather McIntire
T H A N KX Y O U !
The Laconia Kiwanis Club extends sincere thanks to our Hoop Shoot sponsors: Bank of New Hampshire, Belknap Tire, Irwin Automotive Group, FUNSPOT, Krazy Kids, Live & Local! Mix 94.1 FM, Pirates Cove, Pizza Hut, Smitty's CINEMA, and VISTA Foods
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
Hoop Shoot photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

THANK YOU
Many thanks to Joe Adrignola, Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide, Joe Collie, Zach Dea, Bill Gile and Keith Styles for their assistance with this bulletin.

Tuesday - April 2nd : Venue: ZOOM MEETING
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday - April 16th : Venue: Laconia Police Department – Community Room
6:00 pm - Regular Monthly Meeting: - Miles Chase of MC Cycles will be our guest speaker.

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