Laconia Putnam Fund

Laconia Putnam Meeting March 12, 2024 This meeting was called to order on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, held at Laconia City Hall, 25 Beacon Street E #1, Laconia, NH at 9:02 am with the following in attendance: Jim Rogato, Linda Peary, Joanie Mercer, and Betty Ballantyne. Our guests attending are the following: Brian O’Meara, President, Deb Gibson, Director; Angelo Gentile, Treasurer from the New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region. MINUTES : Linda Peary made a motion to accept the minutes as presented and Joanie Mercer seconded it and with all in favor the February’s minutes were approved. NEW HORIZON BA ND PRESENTATION : Firstly, Brian thanked Putnam for our support to enable the band to present two Putnam supported events to the public free in 2023 and our media support to promote both events. Secondly, all three guests made a presentation for two shows free to be at Laconia in 2024. One date set is July 16, 2024, at Rotary Park and one during the holiday yet undetermined of location and date. Discussions were held in support of greater audience attendance. Linda had suggested a church and with further discussion of the size of the space needed, it was narrowed down to the former Lady of the Lakes Church in Lakeport, now known as a Baptist church. They requested a total of $1,000 for both performances, noting the amount requested was less money this year. Linda Peary made a motion to approve the money, Joanie Mercer seconded it, it was unanimously approved. TREASURER ’S REPORT: Linda Peary presented the following numbers: $24,554.00 Expenses $56,781.00 Remaining available balance Less - $ 1,000.00 Temptations deposit Less - $12,850.00 Temptation show in September 2024 Less - $ 1,000.00 New Horizon Band two performances in 2024 Less - $ 3,300.00 Rockin Daddios in April 2024 Leaves a remaining $41,850.00 till the end of the fiscal year June 30, 2024. TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUNDS: A reminder their meeting will be Monday, April 22, 2024, at 3:30 pm at the City Hall. PUTNAM APPLICANT: Janet Brough has applied for a position on the Board. Linda Peary’s five-year term is available for renewal. The City Council three-person committee will interview both ladies soon. PEMI CHORAL: The performance will be at the Laconia Colonial Theater on Saturday, May 4th at 7:30 pm. Tickets to be available at the Box Office the date and time of the show. They have 106 singers and an 11-piece orchestra with a number of soloists. The show is “Sweet Rivers.” We made contact at this meeting via phone with Mary Rivers to discuss more details inclusive of assisting them with media support. PROGRAMS: We currently have the following show secured:  Sunday, September 8, 2024, Temptations Review Thursday, October 17, 2024, Sixties Mania Friday, November 15th is still unknown and an available date. We were unable to secure Jay Siegel of the Tokens for this Fall 2024 Veronica Lewis, NH performer is now available to perform this year. She has changed her genre. With further discussion we believe the Opera House would be more suitable for the size of the anticipated audience. Betty is to reach out with the Opera House Manager. Betty is also to reach out to Adam Hirsham, Publisher of the Daily Sun to discuss another collaboration for this coming Fall. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 9:00 am at City Hall. With no further business to come to the board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 am. Respectfully submitted, Betty Ballantyne Laconia Putnam Board .