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Recognizing Outgoing Club President

The Queen City Rotary Club celebrates outgoing Club President Monica Labonville during a ceremony at Puritan Conference Center on June 30th. The last year was "a rollercoaster ride navigating through hybrid meetings and getting the club re-engaged post COVID." The term of Ms. Labonville's presidency saw the club perform two successful fundraising efforts, increased attendance and volunteerism. "It's been an honor serving as President this past term and I look forward to continuing to support the club in future committee's and fundraising efforts." "I'd like to thank my Board for all their support as it take's a strong team behind you to be successful." Tom Stewart will be incoming Club President for the 2022-2023 term with officer slate:

President Elect: Shilpi Mehrotra
Vice President: Natalie Jutras
Secretary: Mark Janelle
Treasurer: Melissa Magoon
Director: Ryan Tufts, Valerie Anderson, Jim Edmonson, Jayna Stevens
Past President: Art Burn

Shilpi Mehrotra (incoming President-Elect) presents outgoing President Monica Labonville with a plaque recognizing her term as Club President.

Giving Back

The Queen City Rotary Club is pleased to share the distribution of over $30,000 within our community through our grant giving program. We grant two award levels - Impact and Youth Services,

Our “Impact Grant” recipients receive a larger grant level to support youth programs that make an impact in our communities. The club also looks to partner with these organizations with further support throughout the year through volunteering.

Boys and Girls Club of Manchester
CASA of NH
Manchester Police Athletic Association
The Pass Along Project
Victory Women of Vision

Our “Youth Services Grant” recipients receive smaller grant awards that also support youth programs in our communities:

Aviation Museum
Boy Scout Troop 292
Breakthrough Manchester
Central High School - ESOL Outreach, Art Mural Club, Band, First Robotics Team and World Language Honor Society
Corey's Closet
Franco American Centre
Friends of Aine
Girls at Work
Girls Inc.
Granite YMCA
Hope NH Inc.
Majestic Theatre
Makin' It Happen
Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester
NeighborWorks
NH Audubon - Massabesic Center
Palace Theatre
QC Bike Collective
Roca Kitz Club
Safari Youth Club
Upreach Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Club President Monica Labonville presents Impact Grant Awards to Victory Women of Vision, Boys and Girls Club and CASA of NH.

Scholarship Awards!

Each year our club gives well deserving kids in our community funds to help out with their extended schooling after graduating high school. Our Toolship Awards focus on the trades and we give out two $1500 awards to graduating seniors from the Manchester School of Technology (MSOT). Vaso Partinoudi, Assistant Principal /CTE Director at MSOT (and one of our newest member of our club) is here presenting their awards.

DESIRE SMITH is a student in the cosmetology program. She has successfully completed her 3rd year in the program and is eligible to become certified as a cosmetologist this summer. Desire is a very accomplished person who is a member of several student and professional associations. She is a good student and has already begun working in her chosen career field. Desire works as a receptionist at Supercuts this year an will be joining their staff as a hairdresser once she passes her Cosmetology exam in August.

JADEN BREAULT is a student in the electrical technology program. He always goes above and beyond when it comes to learning new skills and helping other students succeed. After 2 years in the Electrical Technology program, he is well on his way to becoming a successful master electrician and owning his own business. Jaden already applied to the Massachusetts Electrician's Union for an apprenticeship and is waiting to hear back. We are sure he is going to be selected!!!

Roca Kidz Club - Volunteering in our Community!

Rotarians take time to help paint out at Roca Kidz Club location! An important part of our club's mission is to take time and give back to our communities and help support organizations that focus on youth in our communities.

2022 Grant Application Program CLOSED - Recipients notified by June 10th!!!

The Queen City Rotary Club and our Foundation (QCRF) are excited to announce our grant program has returned for the Spring 2022 period and beyond! Like many organizations, COVID impacted our fundraising process and we missed opening up our grant program last year. But after two successful fundraisers over the past year (Road Rally in June 2021 and Reverse Raffle in March 2022) we are back!

Worth highlighting beginning this grant period and moving forward, we have revised our grant program and application process. There are now two grant opportunities* for interested organizations.

The “Impact Grant” – This grant is targeted to organizations whose primary focus is serving the underprivileged youth in the greater Manchester area. It is limited to a maximum of 5 recipients each year. Grants will range from a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $10,000. In the application, please provide an overall description of the organization and a comprehensive description of the project and how the award will be used (suggested 500 words +/- ). We will also require a mid-year update (supplied by QCRF) on the impact the grant has made for the organization.
The “Youth Services Grant” – This grant supports organizations that have a youth related focus. The maximum award is $1000. In the application, please provide a three to five sentence overall description of the organization, details of the request, and how the funds will be used. Mid-year follow up will not be required for the Youth Services Grant.

* Note: An application may be submitted for both however if an organization is awarded, they will only
receive one grant per year.

The Queen City Rotary Foundation Grant Committee will review the applications for both award levels and make recommendations to our Board of Directors for final grant approval. This committee includes members serving for multiple years to establish and maintain continuity over time.

Our new application is available in the forms section on our home page and details the new information and explanations we are requesting to assist with our decision-making process. Please send completed forms to queencityrotaryclub@gmail.com no later than Friday, May 20^th, 2022. Recipients will be notified in early June and invited to award ceremony at the end of the month.

We look forward to giving back to our local communities!

Monica Labonville
QC Rotary Club President
2021-2022 Term

Irish Eyes Were Smiling

Queen City Rotary Club raises critical funds for youth in need

“We took a bit of a leap of faith, and it paid off,” said Art Burns of the Queen City Rotary Club. “Our first ever Pot of Gold Reverse Raffle brought in over $40,000 which will go a long way toward supporting kids across Manchester.”

Meet the New QCR President!

The Queen City Rotary Club extended its heart-felt thanks and gratitude to outgoing Club President Leslie Gendron and welcomed 2021-2022 President, Monica Labonville during a ceremony held recently at the Manchester Police Athletic League.

New Community Catalyst Project!

Gear Up for School - Manchester Memorial High School Gym, August 14th:

Gear Up for School is a backpack drive focusing on bringing together the community (and specifically kids) to assemble 3,000+ backpacks to distribute to other kids in the community. The Queen City Rotary and Hooksett Area Rotary Clubs are looking for volunteers to assemble the backpacks, which will be distributed to kids in the Manchester, Hooksett, and surrounding Southern NH town school systems.

More information on the Community Catalyst page . . . .

https://queencityrotary.org/page/community-catalysts

Hitting the road for a great cause

As part of its ongoing mission to support youth in need across greater Manchester, the Queen City Rotary Club proudly announces the return of a critical fundraiser, The 2021 Road Rally.

Saturday, June 5 @ 3:00 p.m.

Brady Sullivan Building (back parking lot area)

1750 Elm Street, Manchester, NH

“The Road Rally is a wonderful part of our legacy,” said Leslie Gendron, President, Queen City Rotary Club. “And as with all of our efforts, 100% of the proceeds directly benefit youth across the community.”

The Road Rally is “a scavenger hunt on wheels,” according to event chair Rory Parnell. “Teams compete against each other to figure out clues and solve puzzles to find their next destination in the quickest time with the most correct answers. It’s also a neat way to explore greater Manchester and learn about its rich history.”

QCR FIRST COMMUNITY CATALYST PROJECT SUCCESS!

Ken Yie, QCR Community Catalyst Chair deemed our first project a success!

"Thank you to everyone who shared the drive and contributed!! We could not have done it with all of your support." Items collected in the MIBOX were distributed to New Horizons, Families in Transition, United Way, and Multiple School Districts (Allenstown, Pembroke, and Gossler Park).

Gov. Chris Sununu Speaks at QCR

Look who dropped by this morning . . . .Thank you to Governor Sununu for taking time to speak at our weekly Rotary meeting.Very informative update on the state of the State!

Giving the Manchester Police Department a "Clean" Start

The Queen City Rotary Club is pleased to announce a donation of two special cleaning machines to the Manchester Police Department (MPD) to protect the force and the public from COVID-19.

Catie's Closet Update

Catie's Closet is opening up another location at Parkside Middle School here in Manchester!

The Community Service Committee is looking to organize a Paint Party to get this space finished for them.

We are planning to get the painting done on Saturday November 14th, beginning at 8:30am at Parkside Middle School, 75 Parkside Ave., Manchester.

Please RSVP to Lisa via email at lallypropertysource@comcast.net if you are able to volunteer on the 14th. Painting will go until it's done.....last finish time was around 12:00pm. All paint and supplies are provided - just need volunteers!

Food Drive

A Food Drive is in the works, please collect non-perishable items. Perishable items will be collected the week leading up to Thanksgiving. They may be dropped off at MPAL

QCR Virtual Meetings

The Queen City Rotary Club has suspended our breakfast meetings due to COVID-19. We will continue to monitor and assess the situation and hope to resume as soon as safely possible. In the meantime, we are meeting each Thursday morning via Zoom. If you are interested in attending one of our virtual meetings, please reach out to a current member.