SPECIAL MEET AND GREET EDITION

Date of Meeting: July 16, 2024

Venue: The Belknap Mill

Attendance: 29 in attendance: 12 members and 17 guests

MEMBERS AND GUESTS:

Kiwanis Members:
Betty Ballantyne
Phil Bonafide
Ray Chambers
Zach Dea
Bill Gile
John Intorcio
Shawn Intorcio
Steve Loughlin
Don Nelson
Tara Shore
Kara Stanley
Bob Willey

Guests:
Allen Beetle – guest speaker – Chairman of WOW Trail

Fred Caruso – friend of Kiwanis – Program Director- radio station Mix 94.1fm
Alex Dea – son of Zach Dea
Larry Frates – friend of Kiwanis
Greg Lafoe – guest of Kara Stanley

Brad Geltz – friend of Kiwanis and husband of Lu Mussari
Lu Mussari - friend of Kiwanis and wife of Brad Geltz
Paulette Loughlin – wife of Steve
Sue Nelson – Honorary Member and wife of Don

Judy Barrett- Hooksett Kiwanis Club member and NE District Secretary
Matt Barrett – Hooksett Kiwanis Club member and NE District Risk Manager
Jo Carol – Hooksett Kiwanis Club member
Rob Woodburn - husband of Hooksett Kiwanis Club member Jo Carol

Dean Anson –Laconia Conservation Commission - Chairman
Lisa Hinds – Laconia High School - Principal
Amy Lovisek – Laconia Parks & Recreation - Director
Robbie Prescott-Neylon – Woodland Heights Elementary School - Media Specialist

		Allan Beetle
Fred Caruso		Alex Dea		Larry Frates		Greg Lafoe
Brad Geltz		Lu Mussari		Paulette Loughlin		Sue Nelson
Judy Barrett		Matt Barrett		Jo Carol		Rob Woodburn
Dean Anson		Lisa Hinds		Amy Lovisek		Robbie Prescott-Neylon
Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

Hooksett Kiwanis Club members enjoy a photo-op.
L to R: Jo Carol, Bob Willey, Judy Barrett and Matt Barrett
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

President Betty Ballantyne opened the meeting at 6:04 pm by thanking all in attendance and introducing our guests.

This was followed by:
Invocation: by Bill Gile
Pledge of Allegiance: Lead by Betty Ballantyne
Song: My Country Tis of Thee led by Don Nelson

The pledge
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

GUEST SPEAKER:

Phil Bonafide introduced our guest speaker, Allan Beetle.

Allan has been the co-owner of Patrick’s Pub in Gilford for 30 years. He is a recipient of several awards including NH Restaurant of the Year (NH Restaurant & Lodging Association), Good Neighbor Award (National Restaurant Association) and Corporate Soul Award (Belknap Economic Development Council). Allan is an active supporter of the Lakes Region community and the Children’s Auction in particular. He is a founding member and now Chair of the WOW trail.

Phil noted “if anything good is happening in Belknap County, Allan is involved.”

Allan Beetle makes his presentation.
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Allan Beetle made a power point presentation on the WOW trail. The following are a few of his slides:

Allan Beetle is congratulated by Betty Ballantyne on his fine presentation.

Above photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

KIWANIANS MAKE REPORTS:

• Bob Willey updated the group on the Kiwanis Mission and District News.
• Judy Barrett, District Secretary, discussed membership as well as the upcoming convention
• Tara Shore gave a recap of Laconia Kiwanis Club fund raisers and community events to-date
• Zach Dea reported on Laconia Kiwanis Club upcoming events for the remainder of the calendar year.
• Betty Ballantyne thanked the Friends of Kiwanis and sponsors. The meeting concluded with the 50 50 drawing.

To view a video of the comments made by each of the above individuals, “click” on their respective picture below.
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Bob Willey		Judy Barrett
Tara Shore		Zach Dea
Betty Ballantyne
Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin

The meeting adjourned at 7:37 pm.

During the month of July we received additional thank you notes from students who received a scholarship from the Laconia Kiwanis Club last month.
To read those thank you notes, “click” on the respective pictures below:
Annie Dionne		Ava Whitton
Ella Muller
Emma Winslow		Brian Winslow III
Jordyn Byars		Katie Westcott

Former Kiwanian Roger Landry and his wife, Pam, were recently spotted at BJ’s in Tilton.

Roger Landry joined the Laconia Kiwanis Club in 1994 and, thanks to his dedication and hard work, was named Kiwanian of the Year for the 2008-2009 term. Roger later served as President of the Club in 2011-2012.

Roger and Pam attended the Kiwanis Installation night on October 18, 2023. At that time, Pam was undergoing chemo treatments for cancer.

From October 18, 2023: Roger and Pam Landry
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

When your bulletin editor met with Roger and Pam at BJ’s on July 17th, it was very pleasing to hear that, after a few weeks of chemotherapy, Pam is now cancer free. Congratulations, Pam and Praise the Lord!

From July 17, 2024: Roger and Pam Landry
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin

Note: Roger and Pam recently moved from Laconia to Franklin, NH. Although Roger is no longer a member, he continues to support the Laconia Kiwanis Club and he appreciates receiving and reading the Kiwanis Bulletin.

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

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

Tuesday - August 20th: Venue: To Be Announced
6:00 pm - Regular Monthly Meeting - Details to be announced

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