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The third annual Community Challenge was proud to present a check for $304,500 to the 40th Children’s Auction on December 9, 2022.  The Challenge is comprised of local businesses, organizations and friends and families who create teams and creatively fundraise their way to Closing Ceremonies, where coveted awards await the top teams in this friendly but spirited challenge. 

Be part of the 2023 Challenge!

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Last year the Children’s Auction distributed $625,724 to 

charitable organizations serving children and families - providing food, clothing, shelter, hygienic needs and Christmas gifts; funding non-profits working to provide basic and extended services for children; funding capital initiatives that improve the lives of children; and funding educational and recreational opportunities for children that they could otherwise not afford. See entire list here.

 

It is all about raising money, giving children and families a helping hand and being part of something fun and exciting that makes a significant impact in our community.

Teams

2022 Top Ten Team

Hall of Fame

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2022 
Top Dollar 
Team 

Birdies for a Cause
Team Captains

Allison Mitzel

Rachael Rollins

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2022 

Top Dollar 

Team 

Café déjà vu
Team Captains

Brenda Martel

Tony Felch

Michelle Champion

Jon Rich

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2022 
Outstanding

Participation

Award

Ladies of the Lake
Team Captains

Holly Ruggieri

Kathy Drouin

Debbie Wallace

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2022 
Feeding

Families 

Award

Taylor Community
Team Captains

Gretchen Gandini

Allan Clemow

John Larson

Teams

10+ Years

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Amoskeag Beverages
Team Captain

Tim Quinn

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King's Corner
Team Captains

Janet McKone

Patti Clifford

LITTERHOF

KENNEL

Team Captains

Brian Beetle

Lois Cole

Donny Miller

Justina Sawyer

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TEAM

Team Captains

Judi Taggart

Butch Taggart

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Merry Misfits
Team Captains

Ruth McLaughlin

Angie Carignan

Bryan Shedd

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WYC Diving Ducks
Team Captains

Andrea Morin

Jason Bordeau

NAUGHTY

& NICE

Team Captain
Lisa Abreau
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Juggernaut Fitness
Team Captains

Anna Terry

Sara Fogg

Lisa Cornish

5 - 9 Years

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Team Captains

Greg Peverly

Susan Cummins

Mitch Hamel

Aimee Wiker

Jodie Flaucher

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We Got This Warriors
Team Captains

Cindy Audia

James Glover

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Barstool Bankers
Team Captains

Becky Reposa

Stacy Trites

Jami Bourdeau

Kristi Maciejewski

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The Real Downtown Santas
Team Captain
Janine Page
Elaine MacDonald
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"A Snowball's Chance..."
Team Captains

Robin Rowe

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Laconia Harley Iron Butts
Team Captains

Madeline Stack

Nicki Snyder

2 - 4 Years

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The Rising Suns
Team Captains

Rick Hopper

Julie Hirshan Hart

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Gilford Hills
Team Captains

Heidi Bourgeois

Kathy Peverly

Jolie Hassler

Jennifer Kelley

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Giuseppe's
Team Captain
Michael Bourgeois
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Janice Beetle Books
Team Captain
Janice Beetle
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The Lakers
Team Captains

Ripley Forbes

Sally Small

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Leadership Lakes Region
Team Captains

Jennifer McLean

Kristene Dauteuil

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Melcher & Prescott Insurance
Team Captain
Terri Carter
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Bacardi USA
Team Captains

Teasa Wilkins

Heather Rankin

Michael Wieniewski 

Darcy Horne

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Cross Insurance
Team Captain
Mark Cote

AUCTION ELVES

Team Captain
Jaimie Sousa
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Enlighten Nutrition & Wellness
Team Captains

Denise Normandin

Julie Poudrier

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Team Captain
Shannon Buttermore

Rookie Season

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Water Street Café
Team Captains

Oliver Roy

Ethan Roy

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Fitness Edge Friends
Team Captains
Heather Allen
Ken Brady

Rookie
Outstanding

Participation

Award

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Rookie
Top 

Dollar

Island 151
Team Captains

Anne Jalbert 

Kathy Frassica

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Lake Vibes Clothing Co
Team Captain
Abbey Dow
FAQ's
Team Captains

Team Captain Central

FUNDRAISING 

Looking for ideas of how your team can raise money?  Let us help!

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PLANNING A FUNDRAISING EVENT?

Check out how we can help!

 

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NEED LOGOS AND GRAPHICS?

2023 Challenge logo, Children’s Auction logo, …Get them here!

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DEPOSITS

Have donations ready to put in the bank for your team?  

Use the special "IFTK Community Challenge Deposit Slip" below and make your deposit at any Meredith Village Savings Bank location.  It's as easy as 1 -2 -3!

 

 1) Fill out the deposit slip in full 

2) Include it with cash/checks in a sealed envelope with only the words "Community Challenge" on the front 3) Turn it in with the Supervisor On Duty at any Meredith Village Savings Bank location during bank hours

 

Thank you to our friends at MVSB and your fellow Barstool Bankers Team Captains, Jami Bordeau

& Becky Reposa, for making this so easy!  

 

 

 

AUCTION ITEMS

Want to make some $$$ for your team? Get your team brains together and think big!  
Your team can donate TWO items for the Children's Auction and the money raised will be added to your team's fundraising total.   Teams MUST use the special link below (stay tuned) to submit auction items and choose their team name from the dropdown list.
Items over $300 and donated before Nov. 15 will be on our Auction website ready for bidding on Nov. 25th! 

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ORNAMENTS

A great way to raise $$$ for your team! Know a business that would like to support the Children's Auction by selling these 4" paper $1, $5 & $10 Christmas ornaments?  Check out the information here to get them started.

 

 

 

 

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CONTESTS

Feeling competitive?  

The Pub Mania tradition of bragging rights for the "Top Dollar", "Outstanding Participation" and "Feeding Families" awards continues on in the Community Challenge.  Make sure to check out the Contest Rules for the highly coveted "Outstanding Participation" award and get your team in the running! 

 

 

 

FOOD DONATIONS

Earn points for your team and help those in need all year long.  Donations may be made to any Lakes Region food pantry.  Get all of your team members on board and vie for the "2023 Feeding Families Award!"  

Need help finding a food pantry?  Click here!

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TAX FORM FOR DONORS

Need to provide a tax form for one of your donor's?  Get it here!

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GIVEGAB QUESTIONS?

This software should make fundraising much easier for you and your team.  Sometimes technology gets the best of us though.  If that's the case, let us help!

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HAVE A CONTRIBUTION FROM A DONOR-ADVISED FUND?

Please use the information below and reference the Community Challenge and your team name:

 

Greater Lakes Region Charitable Fund For Children Inc
383 South Main Street
Laconia, NH 03246

Federal Tax ID# 47-3815882

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It is helpful if you let us know that a check is coming by emailing Jennifer Kelley, Executive Director.  When the check arrives, she will let you know and deposit it for your team.

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Stay Tuned!
Coming Soon!
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