Thanks for all the help with Zonta's Spring & Spirits fundraiser

To the editor,

The Zonta Club of the Lakes Region would like to thank the Penny Pitou & Milo Pike Charitable Fund for giving substantially to the Zonta International Foundation, specifically to the Young Woman in Public Affairs Award and International Service Projects in tribute to Spring & Spirits 2011, May 1, held at two outstanding venues Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, and O Steaks and Seafood on the shores of Lake Opechee in Lakeport.

Scott Ouelette presented great appetizers, wines and beers. Michelle DuPont of Lake Opechee Inn provided space for Jeri Ryan Bothamley and Marcia Yerkes to present creative works of art, Gisela Langsten, her hand painted scarves, and Beth Copithorne to demonstrate spinning wool into yarn. Authors of “Hungry for Summer”, Jeannette Buell and Daryl Thompson signed their book. Barbara Delinsky, and Janet Evanovich contributed signed books. Tilton School, guitarist, pianist and vocalists provided great entertainment.

Floral arrangements and plants were donated by Lakes Region Floral Design, Appletree Nursery, Belknap Landscaping, Apple Ed's Farm Stand. Also contributing were:, Meredith Village Savings Bank,Tylergraphics, Tilton Trailer Rental, Patrick Wood Law Office, Valerie Kimball Appraisal Services, All My Life Jewelers, and the Orthopedic Professional Association.

Inns contributing a one night stay were Opechee Inn and Spa, The Inns & Spa at Mills Falls and Marriott Town Suites

Businesses contributing auction items were: Achber Studio, T-Bones/Cactus Jacks, The Soda Shoppe, Hart's Turkey farm, Katie Flo's Cafe, Laconia Athletic Club, Krayatip Thai Cuisine, Mame's Restaurant, Melt Away Creamery, The Clip Joint, George's Diner, Greenlaw's Music, Prescott's Florist,

Oglethorpe, Common Man Spa, Citizens Bank, O Steak & Seafood, and Hillcrest Farm, Country Carriage, Petal Pushers,and Hair Factory,

Some great Crafters and Artisans contributing were: Mary Anne Logston, Dirrubo Designs, Raymond Photographic Imaging, Jewelry by Jan, Gisela Langsten, Sew Beautiful by Ila Matilla, Lill Studio, Busy B's, Dreamland Machine Quilting by Gail Menard &Tracy Szanto, Jewelry by Suzy, Joan Loring; Zee Murphy, Beeswax Impressions; Deezi Designs, Sharon Dunham, glass artist; and Cheryl Chatterton, A Brush with Life.

Thank you to individual contributors, Phyllis Corrigan, Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Trottier, Kim Devine and all who came to the event. We hope you had a good time, will tell friends about supporting Zonta. and that you will consider joining us in our efforts. We can be reached at ZontaLakesNH@Yahoo.com.

Members of Zonta Club of the Lakes Region

Nadine Salley & Hazel Zimmer, Co-Presidents