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BIKE WEEK AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
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LACONIA KIWANIS CLUB AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Laconia Kiwanis Club, through the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, has been awarding scholarships for college bound seniors annually for 68 years. When Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation was founded in 1956, the Laconia Kiwanis Club was one of the original eight donors!  At that time, the Club donated a total of $200 to two recipients. In most cases, scholarships from the Laconia Kiwanis Club are awarded to active LHS Key Club members and Kiwanis related students. This year, the Laconia Kiwanis Club awarded 13 scholarships totaling $8,250.  Recipients of this year's scholarships included two current Laconia High School graduates Haley Richter and Ava Whitton, Gilford High School graduate Jordyn Byars, Belmont High School graduate Emma Winslow as well as nine recent graduates.

Since the inception of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation in 1956, the Laconia Kiwanis Club has awarded scholarships totaling $145,725.

Below are the 2023 recipients of scholarships from the Laconia Kiwanis Club.
Student:	Jordan Byars	Haley Richter	Ava Whitton	Emma Winslow
High School:	Gilford High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Belmont High School
Graduated HS:	2023	2023	2023	2023
College:	University of Rhode Island	Endicott College	Boston College	St Anselm College
Status:	Freshman	Freshman	Freshman	Freshman
Major:	Criminology/Criminal Justice	Biotechnology	Biochemistry	Undecided
	$500	$500	$500	$500
Student:	Madison Brooks	Hannah Lowell	Ella Muller	Katie Westcott
High School:	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2022	2022	2022	2022
College:	Emmanuel College	Plymouth State University	Providence College	Quinnipiac University
Status:	Sophomore	Sophomore	Sophomore	Sophomore
Major:	Biology	Political Science	Global Studies & Political Science	Nursing
	$500	$500	$1,000	$500
Student:	Cameron Whitty	Aidan Eldridge	Lydia Tucker	Brian Winslow III
High School:	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Laconia High School	Belmont High School
Graduated HS:	2022	2021	2021	2021
College:	Plymouth State University	Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)	Dartmouth College	University of New Hampshire
Status:	Sophomore	Junior	Junior	Junior
Major:	Business Administration/Finance	Industrial Engineering	Studio Art, minor in education	Computer Engineering
	$500	$1,000	$1,500	$500
Student:	Annie Dionne
High School:	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2015
College:	Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine
Status:	Grad Student
Major:	Doctor of Medicine
	$250

The Laconia Kiwanis Club handles the administration of the Smith Memorial Scholarship, which was established in honor of Charlie Smith. Charlie Smith was a Laconia Kiwanis Club member during the 1970’s into the early 1990’s.

Because of his active participation and hard work, Charlie Smith was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year in 1982 and again in 1988. Charlie was renowned and respected as an agriculturist and specialist in soils, grasses and hays. While still a student at UNH, he opened Smith’s Apple Orchard in Belmont, which later became one of the area’s first “pick your own” orchards. (The orchard was sold to Rob and Wende Richter in 1985.)

As a Laconia City Councilman during the 1980’s, Charlie was a major proponent for upgrading the outdated cinder track at Opechee Park. The new track was named Smith Track for Charlie Smith and Erwin Smith (former Laconia track coach) “in honor of their years of service and dedication to youth.”

Since its inception in 1997, the Charles M. Smith – Kiwanis Club of Laconia Award has awarded scholarships totaling $19,000 which includes scholarships to this year’s recipients: Dylan Dickey and Noah Mousseau. While students at Laconia High School, both Dylan Dickey and Noah Mousseau were active on the track team.

Student:	Dylan Dickey	Noah Mousseau
High School:	Laconia High School	Laconia High School
Graduated HS:	2021	2020
College:	St. Joseph's College	Keene State College
Status:	Junior	Senior
Major:	Business and Sports Management	Communications, Criminology
	$500	$500

KIWANIS K.A.R.E.S
June 6th was the final K.A.R.E.S. session at Woodland Heights for the 2022-2023 school year. Representing the Laconia Kiwanis Club were Kathy Calvin, Keith Styles and Betty Ballantyne. Betty Ballantyne reported the session was well received and that the volunteers were all spread into many rooms. Below are photos of happy kids.

Above K.A.R.E.S. photos by Betty Ballantyne

HELPING BOYS AND GIRLS ENJOY SUMMER:

On behalf of the Laconia Kiwanis Club, Zach Dea was pleased to present a check to Laura Tarbell, Site Director of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region. Proceeds will be used to help fund tuition costs for up to four local needy students so they can attend four weeks of summer camp at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region.

L to R: Zach Dea and Laura Tarbell
Courtesy Photo

KIWANIS CLUB GOES GAGA OVER NEW PIT:

On June 28th, members of the Laconia Kiwanis Club met at Opechee Point (the northern section of Opechee Park) to erect a new Gaga pit. In the past, a Gaga pit had been located directly across the street from the Boys & Girls Club but it was removed about three years ago in preparation for the existing skateboard park.

FYI: Gaga is a fast paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit. Dubbed a kinder gentler version of dodge ball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball.

This past February, Betty Ballantyne contacted Amy Lovisek, at Laconia’s Parks & Recreation, and questioned how the Kiwanis Club might be helpful to the children in the community. At that time, a new Gaga pit was discussed as Amy noted the game was greatly missed by the area children. With that in mind, Betty coordinated the Kiwanis Club in efforts to build a new Gaga pit. Despite a rainy day, several members of the Kiwanis Club along with family members and friends successfully installed a new Gaga pit at Opechee Point.

Participants included:
Kiwanis Members: Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide, Bill Gile, Keith Styles and Brian Winslow
Kiwanis Family and Friends: Jackie Bonafide (Phil’s wife), Kathy Calvin (Honorary Kiwanian), Candace & Neil Eastman (friends of Kiwanis) Zack & Grace Laurent (children of Scott Laurent) Brad Geltz (friend of Kiwanis), John Intorcio (friend of Kiwanis) Brendan Morrison (friend of Kiwanis) and Amy Lovisek (Director of Recreation & Facilities at Laconia Parks & Recreation). The following are a few memories from the event.

Foreground L to R: Phil Bonafide and Jackie Bonafide		L to R: Jackie Bonafide smiles while
Background L to R: Zack Laurent looks on while		Phil Bonafide considers his next move.
Neil Eastman supports the fence.
Foreground L to R: Bill Gile and Keith Styles		Foreground: Zack Laurent
Background: John Intorcio		Background L to R: Keith Styles and Brian Winslow
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
L to R: Bill Gile, Brian Winslow, Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide, and Amy Lovisek
Above photo by Jackie Bonafide
Unless otherwise noted, all Gaga pit photos by Betty Ballantyne

The winner of the Laconia Kiwanis Raffle Fund-raiser was drawn on June 30th at Irwin Toyota and viewed live on the Laconia Kiwanis Club Facebook page.
To view a video replay of the drawing from Facebook and to find out the name of the lucky winner of the NH Lottery scratch tickets, “click” on the picture below.

Bill Gile reads the name of the winner of the NH Lottery scratch tickets.
Photo from video on Laconia Kiwanis Club Facebook Page

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KIWANIS CLUB MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ON THE BOARDWALK
L to R: Brad Geltz, Ray Chambers, and Bill Gile		L to R: Phil Bonafide and Betty Ballantyne
L to R: Sue Nelson, Ray Chambers and Don Nelson
L to R: Phil Bonafide and Steve Loughlin		L to R: Zach Dea and Bill Gile
Above photo by Betty Ballantyne
L to R: Angie Jorgensen, Betty Ballantyne and Ray Chambers
L to R: Sue and Bob Willey
Above photo by Betty Ballantyne
L to R: Meredith Michaud and Kara Stanley
Above photo by Emma Horton
L to R: Abbie Horton, Kara Stanley and Emma Horton
Above photo by Meredith Michaud
Thank You for the Donation		Keith Styles (center right) takes his job very seriously.
Abbie and Emma Horton with a list of the Laconia Kiwanis Club charities		Emma Horton and Kara Stanley clear the bulge of rain water from the roof of the tent.
Above photo by Meredith Michaud		Above photo by Meredith Michaud
HAPPY FACES
		"Click" on the picture for a close-up of the Darth Vader ring.
NOTABLE PEOPLE
Laconia Kiwanis President Bill Gile and Laconia Police Chief Matt Canfield		Laconia Motorcycle Week Association Executive Director Charlie St. Clair and Deputy Director Jennifer Anderson
Laconia Motorcycle Week Association Deputy Director Jennifer Anderson and Laconia Fire Chief Tim Joubert		Laconia Fire Chief Tim Joubert surrounded by Monty the Python
A Contingent of Cops
BIKES AND BIKERS
CANINES CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Biker Buddies		Laconia resident Howie Chandler with his dog, Pookie
Love is...
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Bulletin Editor: W. Stephen Loughlin
Above photo by a Bike Week visitor
Unless otherwise noted, all Bike Week photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

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

Tuesday - June 27th- Venue: ZOOM MEETING
6:00 pm - Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday - July 18th : Venue: The Belknap Mill outside on the Rodney N. Dyer Powerhouse Patio
6:00 pm - BBQ - Community Meet & Greet with Guest Speakers: Charlie St. Clair and Jennifer Anderson from the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association

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