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 Laconia Rotary will host a “U Tube” Benefit for Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region at Gunstock Mountain Resort on Sunday, January 25, 2015.  Join us between 4:30 and 7:30 pm for an evening of fun under the lights at Gunstock, including 3 hours of tubing, Big Air Bag Launch Ride (weather permitting), fire pit, s’mores and hot chocolate, hourly prizes, entry into the grand prize giveaway Ski & Stay Package, and raffle.  The cost of the event is $30 per person or $25 per person for groups of 4 or more. Tickets can be purchased online at
http://www.gunstock.com/events/events/523/.

 

“We’re excited to partner with Gunstock to host this fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club,” said Rob Stewart, Committee Chair, “It promises to be a fun event for everyone, from families to children of all ages.  We hope the community comes out to support a worthy cause while enjoying a great evening of after-hours tubing and so much more.”

 

“The Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region serves hundreds of children from throughout the area, and provides them with the life skills needed to become productive members of the community,” said Laconia Police Chief Christopher Adams, who serves as a BGCLR  board member, “We are grateful to Laconia Rotary Club for supporting our work.”

 

The winning ticket for the 2014 Laconia Raffle Charity Raffle was drawn by a Laconia police officer on June 22, 2014 at our booth in the Weirs.  The winner was Joseph Hayes of Belmont, NH.  He decided to take the cash prize of $20,000.  His wife purchased the ticket for him at the booth during Bike Week.

Jon Nivus, chairman of the event for Laconia Rotary commented, “Thanks to all the  people who purchased tickets for the raffle.  Although the raffle did not meet our revenue goal, it did provide fellowship for our members.  Congratulations to the winner, and thanks to all of the Rotarians who participate in this event."

Laconia Police Chief and President of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors, Chris Adams, is ready to dig into pancakes to be served by Rotarians President Charlie Bullerwell, Mayor Ed Engler and Diane LaBrie.

Mark your calendars and come hungry to an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast hosted by Laconia Rotary Club on Sunday, March 30, 2014 from 8 AM to 1 PM. The event will take place at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region, 888 North Main Street, Laconia. Breakfast is $5 per person or $20 per family and includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club for the purchase and renovation of their new home at the former St. James Church.

“The Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region serves hundreds of children from throughout the area, and provides them with the life skills needed to become productive members of the community,” said Laconia Police Chief Christopher Adams, who serves as President of the Board of Directors, “After a long journey, we have finally found a wonderful property that our community’s youngsters will be able to call home for many years to come. We are grateful to Laconia Rotary Club for supporting our work.”

Laconia Rotary is seeking donations of pancake mix, sausage, maple syrup, orange juice and coffee for the event. If you are interested in donating product or making a cash donation, please contact Pat Anderson at 556-9956 or email 4patanderson@gmail.com.

 

William Gray of Gilford, NH was the lucky winner of the 2013 Charity Raffle of the Laconia Rotary Club.  Mr. Gray won a Hertitage Softtail Classic in the drawing done on June 16, 2013.  Mr. Gray had a good weekend, since his birthday was on Saturday and Father's Day and winning the bike was on Sunday.  After receiving the call about the drawing, Mr. Gray came to the Weirs to inspect his new motorcycle.  He currently has a motorcycle, but this will be a nice replacement.  Mr. Gray purchased his tickets at the officer of P. K. Shetty, M.D., about a month ago.

Pictured is John Moriarty, President of Laconia Rotary Club congratulating Mr. Gray on winning the motorcycle.

Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets and good luck next year.  Your purchases enable the Laconia Rotary Club to make significant contributions to the youth and elderly of Laconia and support the work of the Rotary International Foundation throughout the world, and in particular the eradication of polio.

We're making progress in our goal to raise money to benefit community activities by selling motorcycle raffle tickets. This picture shows Rotarians Dadian and Brody manning our booth at the Wilmington Mototcycle Show.

 

One of the ways Laconia Rotary supports our community (and sometimes even worldwide projects) is by providing financial donations. We have recently participated in the following:

Scholarships for Lakes Region Students Got Lunch Senior-Senior Dance National History Day Laconia Library Reading Program Laconia Little League Child Advocate Center Brownie Scout Dance Pancake Breakfast at St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Garden Artisans Rotary International Foundation Shelter Box USA

City of Laconia Lights for Sledding Hill Senior Santa Tulips for Stewart Park New Hampshire Veteran's Association Rotary Park Daylilies and a Granite Sign Belknap Mill Society Multicultural Market Day House renovation to accomodate a disabled individual Rotary District 7870 Foundation Honor Flight NE Holiday Parade Carey House Raised Gardens Wreaths Across America Hurricane Irene Relief

 

President-Elect Diane LaBrie presents a check to the local ShelterBox representative.

Roy Carsen, Warren Clement & Diane LaBrie ringing bells and collecting donations for the Salvation Army on Main Street, Laconia (12-24-10)

First half of project completed Saturday, December 18. Nine members of LHS Interact Club, along with advisors Tracie Corbet & Wendy Merkwan met with three Laconia Rotary members to shop & wrap gifts for local seniors.

Saturday, December 11 saw many member of Laconia Rotary, assisted by many other volunteers, placing Christmas wreaths at the gravesites of veterans interred at Bayside Cemetary in Laconia.

On Tuesday, November 23 we made a road trip to buy three new quilting machines & quilting materials for Baby Threads of Laconia!

Beautiful weather all weekend made for a great opportunity to enjoy the fair & sell raffle tickets for our 2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide!

Laconia Rotary members collect litter on the Laconia Bypass!

Rick Manganello, District 7870 Governor visited our club this week. DG Rick congratulated Laconia Rotary for our past accomplishments & asked how he could help us to reach our goals. He also shared some ideas about using Rotary Foundation grants to multiply the financial effect of international projects.

Well after a slow start - Bike Week was a success!! Bike Week 2010 at Weirs Beach, NH came and went - thousands of bikers from everywhere gathered to see & be seen! Let's give a HUGE congratulations to our winner - Bud Lefebvre from Gilford NH!!! He is anxious to get his bike and be on the Road!!

Don't forget to signup to help - we are still very light with help for Bike Week towards the end! Craig needs one more person Wednesday night - as he has to leave early...Friday and Saturday nights are our biggest...and we definitely need help then!!

What a turnout - Rotary served may pancakes.