The second annual Community Challenge was proud to present a check for $332,342 to the 40th Children’s Auction on December 10, 2021. 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.
Last year the Children’s Auction distributed $492,045 to 62
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.
2021
Top Dollar
Team
2021
Outstanding
Participation
Award
Verani Realty Reindeer
Team Captains
Greg Peverly
Deb Peverly
Susan Cummins
Mitch Hamel
2021
Feeding
Families
Award
10+ Years
King's Corner
Team Captains
Janet McKone
Eric Vachon
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Coldwell Banker
Team Captains
Susan Spooner
Kathy McLellan
Sue Ippolito
Team Captain
Lisa Abreau
NAUGHTY
& NICE
Amoskeag Beverages
Team Captains
John Valliere
Tim Quinn
LITTERHOF
KENNEL
Team Captains
Brian Beetle
Lois Cole
5 - 9 Years
LAKES REGION
REALTORS
Team Captains
Greg Peverly
Deb Peverly
Susan Cummins
Mitch Hamel
"A Snowball's Chance..."
Team Captains
Robin Rowe
Jennifer Karnan
We Got This Warriors
Team Captains
Cindy Audia
James Glover
Barstool Bankers
Team Captains
Becky Reposa
Stacy Trites
Jami Bourdeau
Kristi Maciejewski
Color Me Christmas
Team Captains
Jennifer Fielders
Richard Fielders
2 - 4 Years
The Rising Suns
Team Captains
Rick Hopper
Julie Hirshan Hart
T-Bones & Cactus Jack's
Team Captains
Tanya Randolph
Kylie Auger
CruCon Cruise Outlet
Team Captain
Mel Burton
Gilford Hills
Team Captain
Heidi Bourgeois
Kathy Peverly
Jolie Hassler
Jennifer Kelley
Giuseppe's
Team Captain
Michael Bourgeois
Janice Beetle Books
Team Captain
Janice Beetle
Leadership Lakes Region
Team Captains
Jennifer McLean
Kristene Dauteuil
Melcher & Prescott Insurance
Team Captain
Ashley Loprete
Karen Bald
Bacardi USA
Team Captains
Teasa Wilkins
Heather Rankin
Brett Schuck
Water Street Cafe
Team Captains
Ted Roy
Cross Insurance
Team Captain
Mark Cote
Enlighten Nutrition
& Wellness
Team Captains
Denise Normandin
Julie Poudrier
Laconia Police
Department
Team Captain
Eric Adams
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Rookie Season
Fitness Edge Friends
Team Captain
Ken Brady
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Team Captain
Anne Jalbert &
Kathy Frassica
Island 151
Team Captain Central
FUNDRAISING
Looking for ideas of how your team can raise money? Let us help!
PLANNING A FUNDRAISING EVENT?
Check out how we can help!
NEED LOGOS AND GRAPHICS?
2022 Challenge logo, Children’s Auction logo, …Get them here!
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 $$$ for your team?!
Donate an item (or 2!) for the Children's Auction and the money raised will be added to your team's fundraising total. You may donate TWO team items so get your team brains together and think big!
Stay tuned and we will soon let you know how to submit your items and get them promoted.
ORNAMENTS
A great way to raise $$$ 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.
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 "2022 Feeding Families Award!"
Need help finding a food pantry? Click here!
TAX FORM FOR DONORS
Need to provide a tax form for one of your donor's? Get it here!
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!
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
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.
