SPECIAL MEETING:
A TRIBUTE TO THE LHS KEY CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR ADVISOR

Meeting Summary: On Wednesday, May 14th, the Kiwanis Club of Laconia proudly celebrated the graduating seniors and incoming officers of the Laconia High School Key Club. The event, held at the Huot Career and Technical Center, brought together students, families, and Kiwanis members for a heartfelt evening of recognition. A special tribute honored Key Club Advisor Jilli Paul, who is stepping down after three years of service to pursue graduate studies in Humanities at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. Jilli's leadership and dedication have left a meaningful and lasting impression on her students. The evening included a delicious dinner provided by the Kiwanis Club from 405 Pub & Grill, followed by an array of desserts that reflected true Kiwanis collaboration. Cannoli and cookies were generously contributed by The Italian Market through the support of owner Carrie Hyde, a Kiwanian and current member of the Concord and Hooksett Kiwanis Clubs. An ice cream cake from the Key Club rounded out the celebration. In true service spirit, Key Club members served dessert to all attending guests. Below is a pictorial summary of the event.

Venue: The Huot Career and Technical Center adjacent to Laconia High School

The Huot Career and Technical Center
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Attendance: 30 in attendance: 11 members, 19 guests

MEMBERS AND GUESTS:

Kiwanis Members:
Betty Ballantyne - President
Phil Bonafide
Bill Gile
John Intorcio
Shawn Intorcio
Steve Loughlin
Don Nelson
Tara Shore
Kara Stanley
Abby Teichert
Bob Willey

Guests:
Russell Beane – former Kiwanis Club member and grandfather of Key Club member Kathryn Beane
Linda Fairbanks – friend of Russ Beane
Aidan Coulette – son of Kara Stanley
Sue Nelson- Honorary Member and wife of Don Nelson

Russell Beane		Linda Fairbanks		Aidan Coulette		Sue Nelson
Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

Key Club Members:
Jilli Paul – Key Club Advisor
Kathryn Beane – Co-President (class of 2025)
Shelby Luther – Co-President (class of 2025)
Paxton Perley- (class of 2025)
Layla Sanchez- (class of 2025)

Abigail Hayward- incoming Vice President (class of 2026)
Austin Kapplain – incoming Secretary (class of 2028)

Key Club Advisor
Jilli Paul
2025 Key Club Graduates:
Kathryn Beane		Shelby Luther		Paxton Perley		Layla Sanchez
Incoming Key Club Officers:
		Abigail Hayward		Austin Kapplain
Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

Key Club Family Members:
Heather Beane – Kathryn’s mom
Allen Luther – Shelby’s dad
Tiffany Luther – Shelby’s mom
Grayson Luther – Shelby’s brother
Ray Paul – Jilli’s dad
Tina Paul – Jilli’s mom
Heather Sanchez – Layla’s mom
Mariano Sanchez - Layla’s dad

Heather Beane		Allen Luther		Tiffany Luther		Grayson Luther
Ray Paul		Tina Paul		Heather Sanchez		Mariano Sanchez
Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

President Betty Ballantyne called the meeting to order at 5:39 pm.

Pledge, Invocation and Song:

The Pledge:
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Invocation by Shawn Intorcio
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

God Bless America by Don Nelson
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

DINNER AND DESERT

above photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Desert was served by the LHS Key Club.

L to R: Kathryn Beane, Paxton Perley, Shelby Luther, Layla Sanchez, Abigail Hayward, Austin Kapplain

above photo by Betty Ballantyne

Following dinner, President Betty called on Jilli Paul, who discussed her three-year term as the LHS Key Club Advisor. Jilli then introduced two of next year’s Key Club officers: Abigal Hayward- incoming Vice President and Austin Kapplain – incoming Secretary
Jilli Paul addresses the group.
Jilli then called on Abby and Austin come to the podium for a few remarks.
Austin Kapplain		Abigail Hayward

Abigail and Austin were followed by outgoing Co-Presidents Kathryn Beane and Shelby Luther who made a presentation on topics including: Our Key Club Experience, Community Service Projects, Fundraisers, pictures of memorable moments and their Future Plans.

Kathryn and Shelby conclude their presentation with a Thank You.
President Betty followed by thanking Jilli Paul for her three years of outstanding service as Key Club Advisor by presenting her with a special Kiwanis sweatshirt.
Betty points out the Key Club logo.		Jilli shows the back of the sweatshirt.
A sincere thank you from Jilli

Key Club Advisor, Jilli Paul, presented a Senior Recognition certificate to each of the outgoing members of the Key Club who were present.
L to R: Paxton Pearly, Layla Sanchez, Jilli Paul, Kathryn Beane, and Shelby Luther
Prior to concluding the meeting, President Betty introduced the Kiwanis members and their relatives who were in attendance. She also acknowledged the presence of Russ Beane, grandfather of Key Club Co-President, Kathryn Beane noting that Russ was a former Kiwanian for nearly 30 years. With a smile, Russ was proud to report that he too was a member of Key Club and served as the Key Club Treasurer in 1966 and 1967.
Betty acknowledges Russ Beane.		Russ Beane smiles back at Betty.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 pm.

MEET THE BIKE 'n' BOARD SAFETY DAY ORGANIZERS

L to R: Tara Shore, Abby Teichert and Zach Dea

(other Organizers not present: Betty Ballantyne and Keith Styles)

The HELMET FITTING STATION was handled with precision by LPD Officer Tyler Rouse and Sergeant Richard Carlson
Officer Rouse carefully fits the helmet.		Happy biker
Sergeant Carlson at your service!		Trusting eyes
Mission Accomplished!

BIKE TUNE-UPS courtesy of Miles Chase of MC Cycle and Sport

Myles Chase at work

L to R: Bill Gile, Tara Shore and Myles Chase

The START AND STOP STATION taught the bikers how to safely and efficiently start and stop their bike.

Tara Shore guides the biker.

...now STOP!

The SCANNING STATION taught the bikers to be aware of what is around them and to look behind them without losing control of their bike
Bill Gile coaches the biker.
The biker shows his control while Bill Gile observes.		Bill Gile gives the biker his ticket* for a job well done.
*NOTE: Bikers were awarded a red ticket for each station they successfully completed. At the conclusion of the day, tickets were drawn for special prizes (as shown at the bottom of this page).

 

It is interesting to observe that, while handling the SCANNING STATION, Bill Gile developed a special strut called the Bike 'n' Board Bounce. To view Bill's Bike 'n' Board Bounce, "click" on the picture of the biker below.
	Bill's Bike 'n' Board Bounce

The WEAVING STATION taught the participants control, coordination and the ability to maneuver their bikes and scooters.
Phil Bonafide gives instructions on where to go.
Phil observes the movements of the boy on his scooter.
Nice Job!

The ENTERING TRAFFIC STATION taught the bike riders skills to safely navigate roadways.

Volunteers Alex Dea (who poses as a car) and Maggie Lohmenn from LR-CERT (Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team) handled this station.

 

PRIZE AND SNACK STATION
Abby Teichert and Zach Dea attract parents and kids
Checking out the stickers at the Prize Table

HAPPY FACES...

Laconia Police Officer Tyler Rouse navigates the Bike 'n' Board course.

At the conclusion the Bike 'n' Board event, tickets were drawn for the following prizes: 3rd place: A gift certificate to Highland Mountain Bike Park 2nd place: A new scooter 1st place: A new bike
3rd place		2nd place
Abby Teichert with Tommy, the winner of the gift certificate to Highland Mountain Bike Park		Tara Shore with the winner of the scooter.
1st place
L to R: Tara Shore, Porche - winner of the new bike, Zach Dea and Miles Chase owner of MC Cycle and Sport.
Porche test drives his new bike.

DAY IS DONE

L to R: Abby Teichert, Tara Shore, Zach Dea and Bill Gile

Bike 'n' Board photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

	The Laconia Kiwanis Club Bike 'n' Board was recently reported in The Laconia Daily Sun and The Laconia Links. “Click” on the respective link below for the details: The Laconia Daily Sun: 05/14/25: Kiwanis Club of Laconia hosts Annual Bike ‘n’ Board safety day The Laconia Links: 05/23/25: Pictorial highlights of the event

THANK YOU:
Many thanks to Joe Adrignola, Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide, Zach Dea, Tara Shore and Abby Teichert for their assistance with this bulletin.

Wednesday - June 4th: Venue: ZOOM MEETING
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting

There will be NO June General Meeting.

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