Laconia Kiwanis Club

Laconia Kiwanis Club Members:
Betty Ballantyne
Phil Bonafide
Zach Dea
Bill Gile
Steve Loughlin
Don Nelson
Tara Shore
Keith Styles
Bob Willey
Brian Winslow

Invocation & Pledge:
Invocation: Bob Willey
Pledge of allegiance: The group
America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee): Led by Don Nelson

ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Officers proposed for election for the upcoming fiscal year 10/1/23 thru 9/30/24:
President: Betty Ballantyne
Treasurer: Zach Dea
Past President: Bill Gile
Board Members: Steve Loughlin, Tara Shore, and Brian Winslow

Phil Bonafide and Meredith Michaud are stepping down from the board.
Bob Willey made a motion to accept the officers and directors as presented.
Steve Loughlin seconded the motion.
After a brief discussion, all voted in favor of the motion.

BYLAWS CHANGES:
Brian read the changes submitted for the club policy and procedures for the Kiwanis Club’s annual meeting and the annual meeting for the Charities fund.

Kiwanis Club of Laconia, NH Policy & Procedure Amendments
Requires 2/3 vote of active members present at any meeting of this club provided 14-day notice of meeting has been given.

1. Section I. Active Membership: Remove wording that states, “Which standard shall include attendance at no fewer than twelve regular club meetings during an administrative year at any Kiwanis Club is in good standing with Kiwanis International.
2. Section IV. Committees: Remove section and replace with, “ad hoc committees may be appointed by the President from time to time.”
3. Section V. Meetings: Change language to read, “The club shall hold a meeting once monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 6pm and at such a place as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The board may cancel, reschedule or move the meeting as needed. It may hold other meetings. as the Board of Directors or membership may desire.
4. Section VI. Revenue: Remove discount language and cost of meal language.

Don Nelson made a first motion to accept Brian’s proposal and Phil Bonafide seconded the motion, after allowing time for discussion all approved members approved the motion.

Laconia Kiwanis Charities Fund Bylaws Amendments
Requires 2/3 vote of members present at any annual meeting or at any special meeting of the members called for such a purpose.

1. Article III Meeting of the Members, Section 1: Edited to read, “The annual meeting for the transaction of such business shall be held to coincide with the annual meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Laconia, NH.”
2. Article IV Officers, Section 1: Edited to read, “The officers shall consist of the president, vice president, treasurer, secretary (who for the purposes of New Hampshire law shall also carry the title of registered agent), of the Kiwanis Club of Laconia, NH.”
3. Article V Duties of Officers, Section 2: Replace references to president-elect with Vice President and remove references to second vice president.
4. Article V Duties of Officers, Section 3: Remove reference to the assistant secretary-treasurer.
5. Article V Duties of Officers, Section 5: Spelling correction (tilled to filled).
6. Article VI Board of Directors, Section 3: Remove reference to telegram and facsimile and replace with email.
7. Article VI Board of Directors, Section 10: Spelling correction (bach to each)

Don Nelson made a first motion to accept Brian’s proposal as read to the members, Phil Bonafide seconded the motion, after allowing time for discussion all members approved the motion.

NEXT CLUB MEETING: Due to our commitment to Bike Week, our general meeting will be cancelled for June. We shall meet in the third week in July to have a barbecue.

Bike Week will be held this year from Saturday June 10th through Sunday, June 18th. As in the past, we are looking for volunteers to assist the Club at our Hydration Station. Please sign up by "clicking" here.

Bill will reach out to Akwa Marina Yacht Club and North Water Marine (formerly Thurston’s Marine) to see about potential parking for those working during for Bike Week

KIWANIS KARES: Kids in the Park will be held in July on Wednesdays or Fridays to read to children from 10:00 am till 11:30 am. Bill and his family have committed to July 5th. We need more participation. Bill is to confirm if we need two days each week or one. Bill will get back to us as soon as he hears back from LHS Key Club Advisor, Jilli Paul.

PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER: The event will likely happen late August to September this year.

The Laconia Kiwanis Club was recently reported in The Laconia Daily Sun and The Laconia Links. “Click” on the respective link below for the details:

LOTTERY TICKET RAFFLE: It is proposed we use Raffle Creator as a means to sell tickets, tally, and generate printed tickets for the Lottery Fundraiser. The fees incurred are less than others available. Betty had sent the link for the Board to review and asked for their opinions. She also noted that she had a conversation with Jennifer Anderson, from the Laconia Rotary, who reported they have used this company for the motorcycle raffle and have been quite happy with them. Betty will send the link to Zach. He had not seen the link and will delve into the product. The tentative date this event will end is June 30th.

NOTE: Subsequent to our meeting, details of the Lottery Fundraiser were approved and finalized. Below is the poster we are using to promote the Lottery Fundraiser. To participate, you can either SCAN the QR Code contained in the poster or "click" here.

GOT LUNCH – LACONIA: Bill explained to our new members the origination of Got Lunch – Laconia. The program was spearheaded by Bill’s wife, Paula, and former Laconia Kiwanis Club President John Walker (who is now an Honorary Member). Currently, the supplier for Got Lunch- Laconia was unable to provide peanut butter to the families. Bill had requested and has collected jars of peanut butter to deliver to the Got Lunch - Laconia organization.

MULTICULTURE FEST: This annual event is scheduled for September 9, 2023. The Laconia Kiwanis Club is expecting to participate in KID’S CORNER. More details will follow.

*Don Nelson for Sue and their son’s birthday
*Brian Winslow was happy because he reported “I was born on my birthday.”
*Phi Bonafide for Betty as incoming president AND to recognize Tara & Zach for their nice job on the Bike ‘n’ Board even.
*Tara Shore for good weather the day of the Bike ‘n’ Board and to thank co-chairs Zach & Keith
*Bob Willey for the success of Bike ‘n’ Board AND to recognize the incoming office.
*Bill Gile for Zach, Tara & Keith for Bike ‘n’ Board AND to recognize Phil & Meredith for their long-term dedication as members of the board
*Zach Dea for good weather for Bike ‘n’ Board and his overall happiness with the success of the event
*Betty for the great success of Bike ‘n’ Board
*Steve for the great performance of Bike ‘n’ Board AND to congratulate Phil on his leaving the Board

We recently received a thank-you note from the newly formed Kiwanis Club of Nashua. To read that thank-you note, click here.

BERMUDA ONBOARD 2022/2023 LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Bill and Bob presented Betty with a pin for participating in their zoom training this past spring.

MEET MEMBERS OF THE LACONIA FIRE DEPARTMENT

L to R: FF/Paramedic Nick Preece, FF Amy Goodrich, FF Rachel Leg, PFF Brandon Quint, and Lt. JP Hobby

MEET MEMBERS OF THE LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

L to R: Steve Tucker (Laconia School District Superintendent), Bob Champlin (former Laconia School District Superintendent), Bill Caruso (Facilities Director SAU 30 and Michaela Champlin (Principal Woodland Heights School)		L to R: Bob Champlin (former Laconia School District Superintendent), Lisa Hinds (LHS Principal), and Karen Champlin (Bob's wife)


BIKE INSPECTIONS AND TUNE-UPS BY MYLES CHASE OF MC CYCLE AND SPORT

L to R: Tara Shore and Myles Chase


S m i l e s

STARTS AND STOPS with Phil Bonafide

Phil Bonafide with biker


Phil Bonafide gives instructions on navigating the course.

SCANNING with Bill Gile and Betty Ballantyne

Bill Gile on the job.


Betty Ballantyne assists this biker.

DODGING with Keith Styles

Keith Styles gives this biker instructions on dodging the cones.


Course Completed




ENTERING TRAFFIC with Bob Champlin (former Superintendent of the Laconia School District

Bob Champlin coaches these bikers using caution when entering traffic.


Job well done!

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER with Bill Caruso (Facilities Director Laconia School District)

Bill Caruso guides the bikers through the course.


BOYS & GIRLS CLUB with Laura Tarbell




REFRESHMENT STAND hosted Zach Dea, Jilli Pau, and Kathryn Beane

L to R: Zach Dea, Alex Dea, Sara Dea, Jilli Paul, and Kathryn Beane





SKATEBOARD PARK





SKATEBOARD PARK ETIQUETTE AND THE GRIND BOX GROUP


Checking out The Grind Box


L to R: Brad Aubut, Tommy McCormack, and Mike Day		Inside The Grid Box
Photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

THANK YOU
Many thanks to Joe Adrignola, Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide, Tara Shore, and Brian Winslow for their assistance with this bulletin.

Tuesday - July 18th : Venue: The Belknap Mill outside on the Rodney N. Dyer Powerhouse Patio
6:00 pm - BBQ

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CHECK-IN AND HELMET CHECK & BIKE REGISTRATION with Betty Ballantyne and LPD Lt. Gary Hubbard



L to R: Betty Ballantyne, Bill Gile, LPD Lt. Gary Hubbard


Eyes of Trust		Happy Cop and Happy Child


.................Don Nelson sings.		Phil Bonafide looks on as Don sings......
Photos by W. Stephen Loughlin



Lt. Gary Hubbard gently places the helmet.	Lt. Hubbard adjusts the helmet.	Perfect Fit!