Hooksett Kiwanis to Host 4^th Annual Car Show

On Sunday August 15, Hooksett Kiwanis will host its 4^th Annual Antique & Classic Car show at Donati Field. This event will run from 8:00AM – 2:00PM. This event has grown over the past three years from 75 to 115 to 127 cars last year. Additional growth is expected this year according to co-chairs Dale Hemeon and Carl Hebert. They expect over 150 registered cars this year. Classes will include Modal A’s, Model T’s, Street Rods, Muscle

Hooksett Kiwanis was recently notified by the Trails Bureau of the NH Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) that it will be receiving a $25,000 grant to help upgrade the Head’s Pond Trail. This money, along with $15,000 of Kiwanis funds, will be used to vastly improve the 1.4 mile trail from across from Green’s Marine easterly to the Town Pond. The project will involve grading the existing surface to improve drainage, installation of culverts, adding four inches of ¾ man-pac

State Senator David Boutin and Central High Principal John Rist shared the podium at the Hooksett Kiwanis meeting on May 5. Rist was present to share his pride of the Kiwanis Key Club at Central High School. The Key Club recently returned from the New England District Convention in Springfield Massachusetts with a number of honors and awards.  Approximately 1,200 members attended from 180 Key clubs throughout New England and Bermuda.

• Central Key Club member Paolo Mauricio was elected

Hooksett Kiwanis recently inducted six new members, bringing the club’s roster to 85. The new members include Ray Bonney, owner of October Third Trucking and his wife Linda, office manager at Garaventa USA. Joining the Bonney’s are Dan Pike, Emergency Management Director for the Town of Hooksett and his wife Patricia who is retired. Also joining Kiwanis are John and Teresa Dowd, owners of USA Subs on Hooksett Rd. John is a former mayor in Derry NH and currently serves on the Hooksett Economic

The Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation is pleased to announce its 14^th Annual Golf Tournament to be held July 16^th, 2010 at Candia Woods Country Club in Candia New Hampshire. Registration will begin at 7:00 AM,  with a shot gun start at 8:00 AM. All players must be checked in no later than 7:45 AM. This tournament is open to all players interested in playing. Refreshments will be served in the morning with a steak tips and chicken lunch served immediately after end of play.  The scramble

Hooksett Kiwanis recently inducted two new members.  This brings the Club to 80 members strong, an all-time high.

Three young men who earned Eagle Scout status during the past year were honored by Hooksett Kiwanis at its meeting on May 19. All received recognition certificates and a limited edition 2010 US Silver Dollar Coin to mark their achievements. The Silver Dollar commemorates the 100^th anniversary of Scouting. In addition to a number of very challenging requirements, including earning a minimum of 21 Merit Badges, an Eagle Scout candidate must plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a

Community Leaders Recognized

Over 120 people attended the first annual Community Leaders Recognition event at Southern NH University on April 10. This event was organized and sponsored by Hooksett Kiwanis to make the Hooksett Community aware of those leaders who make our community a better place in which to live, work, and do business. WZID Radio Personality Mike Morin served as emcee for the event. The following awards were presented:

Hooksett Kiwanis President Frank Kotowski

Community Leaders Recognized

Over 120 people attended the first annual Community Leaders Recognition event at Southern NH University on April 10. This event was organized and sponsored by Hooksett Kiwanis to make the Hooksett Community aware of those leaders who make our community a better place in which to live, work, and do business. WZID Radio Personality Mike Morin served as emcee for the event. The following awards were presented:

Hooksett Kiwanis President Frank Kotowski

Chief Agrafiotis speaks to Hooksett Kiwanis

Hooksett Police Chief Stephen Agrafiotis addressed about 40 of his fellow Kiwanis members and guests at the Club’s regular meeting on April 7 at Southern NH University. The chief candidly addressed a number of sensitive matters that have gained much attention over the past several months.

Legal expenses

A large portion of these relate to employees who exercise their right to fight decisions made relative to their employment. Most

More than a dozen Hooksett Kiwanis members, some accompanied by family  showed up at the trailhead on Saturday, March 6th to clear the Head's Pond Trail. In excess of 15 blockages caused by fallen trees from the worst windstorm to hit our area in many years had rendered the trail impassable.  15 large trees along with many smaller ones were blown over in the great storm of 2010.  Special thanks to Todd Rainier who along with Mike Horne, Trails Chairperson, and the members who

The Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation judges’ committee has selected award winners for the first annual Community Leaders Recognition program. This new program recognizes businesses and individuals that make Hooksett a better community in which to work and live. Proceeds from the recognition event on April 10 will help to raise funds to support the many community projects supported by Hooksett Kiwanis. The six award categories include:  

• Hooksett Business Leader of the Year
• Hooksett (Small

The Kiwanis International Board recently approved a new form of “corporate” Kiwanis membership. With this option, an organization rather than an individual become a Kiwanis member. The organization periodically designates one of its employees as the contact person and may change this at anytime. It is also an opportunity for a business to get more of its employees involved with community service. Hooksett Kiwanis recently welcomed Sovereign Bank and Wal-Mart as its newest corporate

Hooksett resident and Central High School Key Club President Jayne Kelly was awarded a Hixson Fellowship at the Hooksett Kiwanis meeting on February 3, 2010. The Hixson Award is the highest award given by Kiwanis international. It is named after the first President of Kiwanis International and consists of a medal, shadow box, and special pin. The member’s name also appears in the lobby of the Kiwanis International Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. To obtain the award, a contribution of

Kiwanis Announces New Community Leaders Recognition Event

According to Hooksett Kiwanis President Frank Kotowski, Hooksett is a community consisting of more than 600 businesses, 100 municipal employees, 125 educators and numerous volunteers. All help to make our town a better place in which to live and work. Many work tirelessly throughout the year with little or no recognition. To recognize these organizations and people, and to raise funds for the community work of Kiwanis, the

The three clubs within the Hooksett Kiwanis Family teamed up on Saturday December 12 to ring bells for the Hooksett Branch of the Salvation Army. The northern entrance to the new Wal-Mart was staffed by Hooksett Kiwanis members. The southern entrance was staffed by members of the Kiwanis Key Club at Central High School, while members from the Kiwanis Builders Club at Cawley Middle School staffed the entrance to K-Mart. The Builders Club members added a little extra by singing Christmas songs

Miss NH 2009 Lindsey Graham from Sandown was the featured speaker at the Hooksett Kiwanis meeting on December 2.  She is a 22-year-old 2008 summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University (accomplished in only three years).  Lindsey's degree is a BA in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance. She is an accomplished vocalist and piano player. Lindsey talked about competing in the Miss NH Program and the $50,000 in scholarship money that she was awarded over the past couple of

A record turnout of 60 members and guests attended the Club’s annual officer/director installation banquet on October 7 at SNHU. Outgoing President Ron Dion shared several of the highlights of his year as president. At the top of his list were embracing  the Food Pantry as a Kiwanis project, serving as Key Club Advisor and  organizing functioning Club Committees. Incoming President Frank Kotowski presented Ron with a Kiwanis computer bag and Staples gift certificate. Club Secretary

At the Kiwanis meeting on November 4, a large group of Kiwanis members and guests got a taste of what is was like to be a student in Hooksett back in the mid 1800s.

Kathie Northrup, Chair of the Hooksett Heritage Commission and retired teacher Ruth Knowles covered the Preservation of Hooksett’s Head School and a also provided a glimpse of elementary education over 150 years ago.

The Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation sponsors the Hooksett Community Food Pantry and the Kiwanis Kids Kloset. Citizens can contact either organization for assistance or to make a donation. Both fall under the Kiwanis Foundation’s 501c3 non-profit status, so donations are normally deductible as charitable contributions.

The Hooksett Community Food Pantry, located at the Town Offices at 35 Main St.,  accepts donations of food and cash, which are then used to provide food to needy

On November 4, the Kiwanis Club of Hooksett inducted three new members. Mariana “Mimi” Creighton, Director of the Child Care Center at Elliot Hospital in Manchester (far left in photo),  Deborah Charest, Administrative Supervisor at PepsiCo in Manchester (second from left),  and Karen Erickson, Dean of  School of Liberal Arts at Southern NH University (second from right). At the far right is Frank Kotowski, President of Hooksett Kiwanis.  

The Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation sponsors the Hooksett Community Food Pantry and the Kiwanis Kids Kloset. Citizens can contact either organization for assistance or to make a donation. Both fall under the Kiwanis Foundation’s 501c3 non-profit status, so donations are normally deductible as charitable contributions.

The Hooksett Community Food Pantry, located at the Town Offices at 35 Main St.,  accepts donations of food and cash, which are then used to provide food to needy

Hooksett Kiwanis Named Distinguished Club for 2007-2008

For the second year in a row, Kiwanis International has named Hooksett Kiwanis a Distinguished Club. Only 13 of New England’s 170 clubs earned this distinction in 2007-2008. The criteria for the award are rigorous and include growth in membership, providing new member orientation, community service, sponsorship of Builders and Key Clubs, and other factors. This award was presented to Hooksett Kiwanis at the recent New England

The Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation Inc., sponsor of the Hooksett Community Food Pantry, is grateful for the donation of  $1335.00 presented to them on Thursday October 1, 2009 by employee volunteers of the GE Aviation facility in Hooksett.  

Making the presentation on behalf of GE Aviation volunteers were Robin Lirette and Paul Gagnon who helped organize and carry out a special volunteer based fund raising event which made the donation possible. 

Accepting the

On September 2, 2009 the Hooksett Kiwanis Foundation membership unanimously voted to take on the Hooksett Community Food Pantry as a long term community service project.  This change resulted from several months of collaboration among Reverend David Richardson from the Congregational Church, Food Pantry Board members, Carol Granfield, Barbara Brennan, David & Doris Scarpetti and Hooksett Kiwanis. The change is effective October 1, 2009.  Previously, the Food Pantry was a committee

August 26-27 over 20 Hooksett Kiwanis members and guests participated in the 26^th Annual Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive at the Radisson Hotel and Expo Center in Manchester.  This was a huge event hosted by Steve Singer, president of Merchants Motors. Those donating as part of the Kiwanis Team included Steve Agrafiotis, Matt Barrett, Judy Barrett, Fred Bishop, Jessica Collins, Ronald Dion, Ronald Girard, Steve Labbe, Debbie Lidster, Claire Loiselle, Paul Loiselle, Bill McDonald, Joan

The Hixson Fellowship is the highest recognition award granted by Kiwanis to an individual. It is named for George F. Hixson, the first president of Kiwanis International. This award was bestowed by the Kiwanis Club of Hooksett to Central High teacher Todd Libby at the Annual Kiwanis Key Club recognition banquet. Key Club is the world’s largest high school service organization with a quarter million members in more than 5,000 clubs worldwide. Mr. Libby has served as the club’s faculty advisor

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