News That Concerns Kiwanians
and Their Families |
Date of Meeting: November 19, 2025
Venue: Laconia Fire House - community room
Attendance: 5 in attendance: 3 members and 2 guests
MEMBERS AND GUESTS:
Kiwanis Members:
Zach Dea
Steve Loughlin
Tara Shore
Guests:
Matt Barrett – Lt. Governor District 4
Judy Barrett- Secretary District 4
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Matt Barrett |
Judy Barrett |
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Above photos by W. Stephen Loughlin |
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Prior to commencing the meeting, Tara was pleased to congratulate and get a photo op with Lynn Thompson (and her husband, Dan). Lynn was this year’s winner of the Fuel Raffle.
L to R: Tara Shore, Dan Thompson and Lynn Thompson
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin
President Tara Shore called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm.
This was a special work meeting to discuss current and long-term business. The following was discussed: Club Business: Projects and Service: Operations: Upcoming Meetings: Children's Organizations: Signage and Marketing: |
| With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm |
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Zach was happy to make the s-t-r-e-t-c-h to ring the bell to adjourn the meeting. |
Photo by W. Stephen Loughlin |
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Key Clubbers and Kiwanians Run the Food Shack at Soccer Tournament |
11/3/25 |
| Members of the LHS Key Club along with their Co-Advisor Karen Abraham and the Laconia Kiwanis Club teamed up to run the Food Shack at the recent soccer tournament held at Laconia High School. Kiwanis participants included Betty Ballantyne, John Intorcio and Scott Laurent. |
SERVICE WITH A SMILE! |
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L to R: Malaya Kemp, Ellen Valovanie, Amaya Dutile, Makalya Keegan, Karen Abraham, Ava Currier |
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L to R: Alexis Dionne, Haily McCarty, Zander LeClerc, Dara Stoilova, Abby Hayward, Kade Mitchell |
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John Intorcio |
Zach Dea and Scott Laurent |
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Above photos by Betty Ballantyne |
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KIWANIS K.A.R.E.S. at Pleasant Street School |
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11/6/25 |
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| Participating in the event were: Kiwanians Betty Ballantyne & Bob Willey as well as Sue Laramie a Friend of Kiwanis and Media Specialist Kathleen Grenier. During the program, students listened to stories read by the Kiwanis volunteers. Additionally, all were given the opportunity to choose a book to keep as their own. Below are a few highlights of the event. | ||||
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Betty Ballantyne captures the kids attention. |
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Sue Laramie, a Friend of Kiwanis shows pictures. |
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Happy kids enjoying their books |
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Adults standing in the last row are: L to R: Bob Willey, Sue Laramie and Betty Ballantyne. |
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Above photos by Kathleen Grenier |
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Belknap House Fall Cleanup |
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11/13/25 |
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Volunteers from the Laconia High School Key Club, together with members of the Laconia Kiwanis Club joined forces to clean up the outdoor property at the Belknap House. Led by Key Club Co-Advisor Pan Pradachith and supported by Kiwanis Club members Tara Shore and John Intorcio, the LHS Key Club demonstrated the power of service, helping to create a safer, more welcoming space for families in our community. |
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John Intorcio at work. |
LHS Key Club Co-Advisor Pan Pradachith leads the group. |
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Photo by Tara Shore |
Photo by Tara Shore |
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! |
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1st Row L to R: Alexis Dionne, Savanna Dutile, Ellen Vaolvanie, Addison Duncan, Olivia Coitnoir, Malaya Kem |
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2nd Row L to R: Laconia Kiwanis Club President Tara Shore, Haily McCarty, Savannah Stone, Elizabeth Tower, Makayla Keegan, Amira Dutile, Pan Pradachith |
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Photo by John Intorcio |
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KIWANIS K.A.R.E.S. at Woodland Heights School |
11/18/25 |
Bob Willey filed the following report: It was a beautiful sunny but cold morning outside but everything was warm with kindness and appreciation for the first KARES Event at the Woodland Heights School. There were approximately (40) 3rd graders attending. Bob Willey represented Kiwanis Members and he was assisted by Martha Clement and Pat Tierney both Friends of Kiwanis. Robbie Prescott the school librarian did her usual outstanding organizing the event. We were also assisted by the Music Teacher and the Art Teacher and the three third grade teachers. Martha did an outstanding job of reading a short book with the students, while Pat watched the students as they selected two books which they took home with them. Finally, Bob with the assistance of two teachers helped the students put together some edible turkeys. They certainly enjoyed that since they were able to eat their creations. All in all, a great event which the students really enjoyed. |
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K.A.R.E.S. KIDS AND FRIENDS |
Standing on the left is Pat Tierney. Standing on the right is Bob Willey and Martha Clement. |
Photo by Robbie Prescott-Neylon |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR |
12/10/25 |
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THANK YOU:
Many thanks to Karen Abraham, Joe Adrignola, Betty Ballantyne, Phil Bonafide, John Intorcino, Tara Shore and Bob Willey for their assistance with this bulletin.
Wednesday -
December 3rd: Venue: ZOOM MEETING
5:45 pm - Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday -
December 10th: Venue: Belknap Marketplace, Belmont
4:30 - 6:30 pm - Children's Auction Family Night
Wednesday - December 17th : Venue: John & Shawn Intorcio's House - 494 Elm Street, Laconia
6:00 pm - Annual Christmas Party and Yankee Swap
Tuesday - December 23rd : Venue: Main Street -Downtown, Laconia
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Ring The Bell for The Salvation Army
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