2015 Program Book Final - Hudson Chamber of Commerce

Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Annual Awards Dinner 2015
HONORING OUR
SHINGING STARS
NEW HAMPSHIRE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SPEAKER: SHAWN JASPER
Shawn N. Jasper, Speaker of the New Hampshire
House of Representatives.
Speaker Shawn N. Jasper, currently serving in his
11th term in the New Hampshire House, represents the towns of Hudson and Pelham in Hillsborough County, District 37.
In his role as speaker, he also chairs the House
Rules Committee as well as the Joint Legislative
Committee on Facilities.
In previous terms as a member of the NH House of Representatives,
Speaker Jasper has served in several leadership positions, including Deputy
Majority Leader, Assistant Majority Leader, Majority Whip, Minority
Whip, and on various House standing committees, including Legislative
Ethics (Chair), Judiciary, Ways and Means, Legislative Administration and
Election Law.
Shawn is a member of the Hudson Historical Society, Alpha Gamma Rho
Fraternity, the Bektash Shriners, and the Free & Accepted Masons. He has
also served 16 years on the Hudson Board of Selectmen, the Hudson Municipal Budget Committee, and as Town and School District Moderator.
Speaker Jasper, a graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson and the University of New Hampshire, is a self-employed property owner. He and his
wife Laurie reside in Hudson and have a daughter, Sarah.
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PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
Citizens of the Year
1969 Carl Leaor
1970 Maude French
1971 Oscar Campbell
1972 Frank A. Nutting
1973 Zoula Rowell
1974 Barbara Fuller
1975 Andrew J. Polak
1976 Paul Burton
1977 Herbert Canfield
1978 Andrew Kinville
1979 Robert Provencal
1980 Ruth E. Parker
1981 Ann Christopher
1982 Richard Dussault
1983 Ella & Fred Connell
1984 Gloria Binks
1985 Ilse Yanis
1986 Ralph Pearce
1987 Robert Keeser
1988 Thomas Claveau
1989 Fidele Bernasconi
1990 Darlene Piper
1991 Leonard A. Smith
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1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Philip Rodgers
Robert Clegg
Stanley Searles
David Larlee
Harold Moore
Daniel Hodge
Paul Anger
GFWC Hudson Jr Women’s
Gary Rodgers
Wilbur Palmer
Rhona Charbonneau
Robert Tousignant
Esther McGraw
Priscilla Clegg
Leo Dumont Jr.
Ruth Parker
G Philip & Alvin H Rodgers
Len Lathrop
Tom Cavanaugh
Pauline Boisvert
Dave Morin
Linda Kipnes
Bernard Manor
LAURA BISSON
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Laura Bisson, Hudson resident and long serving member of our community, is being
honored by the Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the year for her leadership, selflessness, volunteerism and dedication.
Laura is passionate about giving back to her community serving in various capacities
of leadership roles and volunteerism. She has stepped up as a recent member to the
Hudson School Board since 2009, as well as taking on the responsibility of Vice Chairperson and most recently as Chairperson. Laura is also a member of the Board of Directors for a non-profit organization called Catie’s Closet. Catie’s Closet is a project
close to her heart that helps kids by providing clothing and necessities to students in
need to boost confidence and school attendance. When word got out the future of
Hudson Old Home Days traditional annual event was in jeopardy, she jumped in to
volunteer her time to organize, plan and tirelessly work at keeping the long-standing
event alive by becoming one of the founding board members of the Hudson Old Home
Days Committee. As a volunteer she puts her heart in soul into everything she takes
on, from being part of important contract negotiations and policy making for the
School District to picking up clothes for the Catie’s Closet organization to the menial
of tasks as washing tables and picking up trash at the Hudson Old Home Days Event.
She never fails to bring optimism in all she does, which carries over onto all those that
she works and volunteers with in her various community projects and initiatives.
As an elected member of the Hudson School Board, Laura committed to the SAU 81
Dropout Task Force working toward and achieving a decrease in the dropout rate in
our schools. She was also a representative for the Superintendents Business Advisory
Council working to connect business and education for the betterment of the town.
Previously Laura has served as a PTO committee member and stepped up as PTO CoChair has served on the Hudson/Litchfield Football and Cheer organization as a board
member and volunteered as a CCD teacher and the Tithing Committee at St. Kathryn’s
Church. Her desire to provide the best possible education and opportunities for the
youth and citizens of our community is commendable and beyond praiseworthy.
Professionally Laura has worked in sales and marketing, as a substitute teacher, tutor
and paraprofessional in the Hudson School District and now currently works part time
at Kohl’s and full time at United HealthCare as a supervisor and team leader. She is a
dedicated leader in our community and worthy of the title Citizen of the Year.
Laura and her husband, Steve are proud parents of Kaleigh
and Marc Bisson. Laura continues to make our community a
better place, continually giving her time, expertise and enthusiasm and it is with great pleasure the Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce recognizes Laura as this year’s Citizen of
the Year!
Congratulations Laura!
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WHITE BIRCH CATERING & BANQUET HALL
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
It is the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce’s honor to present the award for
Business of the Year to The White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall. Owner’s
Raymond and son Joshua Bouley opened The White Birch in 2011 at the 222
Central Street location in Hudson.
The father/son duo offer the Hudson community a full banquet option along with
off-site catering services as well as holding a weekly Sunday brunch where folks
can gather and come together. Their long list of home style menu items and
friendly staff work to provide a comfortable atmosphere for any celebration or
gathering.
Ray and Josh have established strong ties within the community working to meet
everyone’s budget. In addition to anniversaries, weddings, showers, reunions,
birthdays, life celebrations, corporate meetings and retirements at their banquet
facility but will cater off site.
The family owned and operated business is involved with many community activities. The White Birch supports approximately ten American Red Cross blood
drives annually at their location and provides food for those donating life-giving
blood. They sponsor various non-profit and fundraising events such as Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation, Jeff Roome Sports Foundation, Lion’s Camp Pride, Pelham
VFW and Relay for Life. As members of the Hudson Lion’s Club the White
Birch hosts the clubs twice a month meetings of which Ray supports the group’s
efforts, which gives back to the public with donations and volunteer time for their
various projects.
As a conscientious business in the community, the White Birch is a steadfast supporter of the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce Annual Charity Auction
and Dinner along with a desire to help others while persistently supporting programs throughout the community.
The White Birch Catering and Banquet Hall is a business that challenges there selves to be a part of its
community by making contributions
of time, talent and donations while
taking initiative as an outstanding
business within our community.
Congratulations – White Birch Catering & Banquet Hall!
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HUDSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER
It is the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce’s honor to bestow the award for Outstanding Community Partner to the Hudson Police Department. The Hudson Police Department is being recognized for service and contributions for our community that go
above and beyond their daily call to duty.
By nature of their job the men and women of the Hudson Police Department keep our
community safe by doing their job and doing it extremely well. New Hampshire was
once again named the safest state to live in, with Hudson being the 9th largest community
it is one of the safest communities in the state. In addition to being preventative the department has always maintained a high solvability rate for crimes.
What is more impressive is the work they do that goes unnoticed at times. Every year
the Hudson Police Department holds a twice a year blood drive collecting almost 15,000
pints of blood for the American Red Cross; collect toys for the Marine’s Toys for Tots
drive; ring the bell each holiday season for the Salvation Army; annually hold a kid
friendly Fright Night; help with gift and food donations in addition to distribution for the
St. John XXIII food pantry; twice a year send care packages overseas to the troops;
adopt a family each holiday season providing a family in need Christmas presents and
dinner; and participate in the Special Olympics and Winni Dip.
The list of contributions continues with their volunteerism and participation in the CHaD
baseball and hockey games; participate as councilors for the Camp Fatima Special Needs
week; interact with the youth during Halloween by passing out candy as well as their
weekend long support of the Hudson Old Home Days event freely volunteering their
time. As needed the Hudson Police Department has stepped up to serve the communities
in need outside our area such as volunteering at the New York City 911 recovery process
and the New Jersey storm clean-up.
The youth of our community is a priority to the officers and employees of the Hudson
Police Department as they have sponsored a child for the middle school Washington DC
trip; sponsor various Hudson team sports and aided kids with incurable diseases for special trips and accommodations. These are just a few of the outstanding contributions our
Hudson Police Department has impressively committed to and supported.
The Hudson Police Department members are involved with the
community and work closely to solve problems, provide programs
and are committed to assisting the business community, citizens
as well as charitable organizations. The partnership strengthens
Hudson making it a great place to work and do business with the
best interest of the local community through contributions and
involvement for which they are being honored our Outstanding
Community Partner.
Congratulations—Hudson Police Department!
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2015 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Ryan Fragala, Financial Insurance Services
Executive Vice President: Timothy Malley of TJ Malley Electric
First Vice President: Virginia Gregory, Harmony Real Estate
Treasurer: Mike Falzone, Area News Group
Secretary: Chief Jason Lavoie of the Hudson Police Department
Steve Flaherty of Sam’s Club
Ibo Yilmaz of Matibo’s Salon
Fred Ramos of Showtime Computers
Dr. Scott Szela of Chiropractic Works
Rachel Guill of BAE Systems
Kathy Warren of Enterprise Bank
Amy Breault Attorney at Law
Cory Boutin of Mike’s Pie
Executive Director: Brenda Collins
CHAMBER PAST PRESIDENTS
1968 & 69 Harry Piper
1970 Harry Piper
1971 Donald MacIntyre
1972 Richard Roy
1973 & 74 Cliff Rowell
1975 & 76 Lorraine Littlefield
1977 Gloria Binks
1978 Philip Rodgers
1979 & 80 Harry Piper
1981 Dave Thompson
1982 Edward Kerouac
1983 Stephen Mather-Lees
1984 Dick Dussault
1985 & 86 Ken Boucher
1987 Linda Poisson
1988 Jerry Soucy
1989 Patti Day Belanger
1990 Carol Droznick
1991 & 92 Jack Matteson
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1993 Julie Hudon
1994 Terry Stewart
1995 & 96 Charlene Provencal
1997 Lois E. Ireland
1998 Dr. Richard Tencza
1999 Jack Crane
2000 Steven Forkey
2001 & 2002 John Fischer
2003 Dan Soucy
2004 Joyce Lyford
2005 Leo Simard (thru June)
2005 Sheila Crete
2006 Judy Vokes
2007 & 2008 Timothy Malley
2009 & 2010 Scott Szela
2011 Jerry Mayotte
2012 Mike Falzone
2013 Marco Laferriere
2014 Ryan Fragala
EVENING PROGRAM
MASTER OF CEREMONIES . . . .
RYAN FRAGALA, FINANCIAL INSURANCE SERVICES
& GHCC PRESIDENT
INVOCATION . . . . . . . . . .
MARIE MAYOTTE, RED BRICK CLOTHING
GHCC AMBASSADOR
DINNER BY THE CASTLETON ……
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GUEST SPEAKER
. . . NH SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, SHAWN JASPER
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS & PROCLAMATIONS
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. . . . . RYAN FRAGALA, GHCC PRESIDENT
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR—LAURA BISSON
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR—WHITE BIRCH CATERING & BANQUET
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER—HUDSON POLICE DEPT.
JUNIOR CITIZENS OF THE YEAR—JOSESPH WEDGE JR.
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PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
Junior Citizens of the Year
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
Jonathan Smith
Pam Lankhorst
Paula Smith
Martin Gagne
Barbara Rowell
Karen Bolton
Martha Shepard
Richard O’Meara
Debra Cuthbertson
Kenneth Tremblay
Kami Phillips
Daniel Flowers
Mary Gallant
Kenneth Abbott
Rebecca Lee Dumas
Elizabeth Strong
Brian Gosselin
Kimberly Peters
Carolyn Beauchesnes
William Femia
Erich Fellenz
Susan Habina
Kimberly Anne Trudel
Julie Karcz
Katie Meaney
Katie Keenan
Matthew Luscz
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Kendra Farland
Michael Perkins
Amanda Martin
Aaron Collins
Laura Polanec
Nicole Contos
& Katie Francoeur
Jennifer Fredholm
& Katie French
Hope Blanchette
& Sarah Morgan
Yiyi Xia &
Jaimie Zablocki
Jacquelyn Lewis
& Kevin Martin
Max Mahoney
&Michael O’Keefe
Ashley Metivier
Lauren Straight
Kirsten Lennox
& Jeremy Poulin
Ashley Felch
& Cheyenne Tessier
Heather & Tara Hardy
& Susan Li
Ethan Beals
It is with great pleasure the Gr. Hudson Chamber of
Commerce is award our Junior Citizen of the Year
with a $2,000 scholarship to further his education.
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JOSEPH WEDGE JR
JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Joseph Wedge Jr.’s, achievements thus far are worthy of notice and his potential in the
future is destined for great success. Joey, a senior at Alvirne High School, is a positive
role model that exemplifies a high level of initiative in and out of the classroom. He is
an exceptional young man who demonstrates a commitment to lead and serve with in
both his school and the local community.
Joey’s hard work in school makes him an ideal student and his compassion for others
makes him an ideal person. He has enriched the school environment with his insight
and compassion. His outgoing personality makes him a natural leader. Joey has participated on the school track team, drama club, and in the Alvirne Air Force Junior ROTC
Program through all four years, giving back over 1200 hours to the Hudson community.
While managing his academic career and working part time at the local grocery store as
well as working with children at a local day care center, he has a varying array activities he has involved himself in at school and within the community. He has volunteered with the New England Aquarium, volunteered for spring cleanup at the school
and local VFW, sang and performed at various events, and assisted as a teacher’s aide.
This year Joey was selected the Junior ROTC Program Public Affairs Officer, coordinating with the local media plus stepped up at the Leadership Laboratory Activities
over the summer, running the four-day program for three different high schools and
serving as a mentor for Alvirne High School.
In addition to his scholastic abilities, Joey excels as an actor and musician, as a member of the Drama Club, serving as a drama coach as well as the participating in the
school chorus. Not only is Joey active in the performing arts but also the visual arts.
He works during and after school on Alvirne’s news program – Studio 19. He puts to
use his outstanding journalism skills to develop, produce and direct stories specific to
the school.
Joey’s insight, compassion and values will be an asset to him in his chosen field of
study and his life as he moves forward. His ultimate goal is teach and has worked tirelessly in the community mentoring and aiding students academically, through music and as a role model.
Joey’s strong sense of community, diligence, and caring are a
great example to our youth today and therefore being honored as
this year’s Junior Citizen of the Year. He plans to be a teacher
and has been accepted to Lesley University in Cambridge MA.
He is the son of Pamela and Joseph Wedge Sr. of Hudson.
Congratulations Joseph!
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PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
Members of the Year
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
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Cliff Rowell
Harry Piper
Gail Courville
Leslie Ann Brown
Leslie Ann Brown
Linda Poisson
Peter Thompson
Patricia Day Belanger
Patricia Day Belanger
Lockheed Sanders
Julie Hudon
Carol Droznick
Peter Deschenes
James Todd
William Barnes
Julie Hudon
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2005
2006
2007
2010
2012
2013
2014
Donald McGuire
Joan Dearborn
Fidele Bernasconi
Steve Forkey
John Fischer
Stan Chapman
Donna Gagnon
Joyce Lyford
Deborah Birch
Peggy DiDonato
Steve & Sheryl Forkey
Jennifer Wheeler
Timothy Malley
Mike Falzone
Steve Flaherty
Marie Mayotte
PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
Chamber Business of the Year
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2003
2004
2004
2005
2005
2006
2006
2007
2008
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
2012
2012
2013
2013
2014
2014
Charlene’s Flower & Candy Shoppe
Hudson-Litchfield News
Stevie P’s Yacht Club Restaurant
Domino’s Pizza
Sanders, a Lockheed Martin Co.
T-Bones Great American Eatery
Sam’s Club
Dr. Thomas Chamberlin, DDS
Harmony Real Estate—Small Business
Southeastern Container—Large Business
The Natural Touch—Small Business
The Telegraph—Large Business
DiBenedetto & Co PA—Small Business
Bank of NH—Large Business
Melissa Hoffman Dance Center—Small Business
Public Service of NH—Large Business
Hudson Dental Associates
Sam’s Club—Large Business
Valentino’s Restaurant—Small Business
Specialty Kitchens—Small Business
T-BONES Great American Eatery—LG Business
Sam’s Club—Large Business
Matibo’s Salon Inc.—Small Business
Showtime Computers—Small Business
St. Joseph Healthcare—Large Business
Area News Group—Small Business
Enterprise Bank– Large Business
Sousa Realty—Small Business
Fairview Healthcare—Large Business
Anne’s Florals & Gifts—Small Business
Reed’s Ferry Sheds—Large Business
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Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Membership Roster
5 Way Realty
Advanced Spa And Pool
Allstate Insurance Co-Jameson
All Generations Adult Day Care
Alvirne High School
American Legion Post #48
*Anne's Florals & Gifts
Anne Todd Orthodontics
*Area News Group
Arbonne—Deb Maynard
*BAE Systems
Barlo Signs
Benson’s Bakery & Café
Berkshire Hathaway /Verani
Better Homes & Gardens
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Blessed John XXIII Parish
Boucher Handyman & Remodel
Bradley Motors Inc.
Breault Law Office
Brian C Peters CPA PLLC
Brox Industries
Campania Market
Caribe Tan, Travel & Hot Tub
Castleton Banquet
Catie’s Closet
Center Physical Therapy & Exercise
Charles Schwab, Mary Murphy
Chasing Our Tails Inc.
Chiropractic Works
Columbus Dental Care
Comcast Business Services
Continental Academie of Hair
Continental Paving Inc.
Cookie's Chuck Wagon
Countryside Animal Hospital
CruiseOne
Cruises Inc.
Daigle Servicing Co.
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Dartmouth Hitchcock—Hudson
Digital Federal Credit Union
Dr. Pierre Dionne
DM Printing Service Inc.
Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Homes
Eastern Propane
Electronic Restoration Systems
Enterprise Bank
Environamics LLC
**Eversource
FairPoint Communications
Fairview Healthcare
Financial Insurance Services Inc.
French Insurance Agency
Friends of Benson’s
Friends of the Library
Goodwill Industries of NNE
Granite State Credit Union
Granite State Indoor Range
Gr. Hudson Business Networkers
Green Meadow Golf Club
Hamblett & Kerrigan, P.A.
Harmony Real Estate
*Harris Trophy
Healing Baskets
Holiday Inn Nashua
Hudson Cycle Center
Hudson Fire Department
Hudson Historical Society
Hudson Junior Women’s Club
Hudson Kiwanis Club
Hudson Lions Club
Hudson Litchfield Rotary
Hudson Old Home Days Cmt.
Hudson Mall
Hudson Police Department
Hudson Quarry
ID Video Solutions
IM Wireless—Verizon Retailer
www.HudsonChamber.com
Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Membership Roster
Independent Electric Supply
iRoof LLC
Jackie’s Clean Sweep
Kendall Pond Pizza
Kennedy & Moore Power Services
***Kinder Morgan
Liberty Mutual—Jared Lowe
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Matibo’s Salon
McDonalds—South Hudson
Meikyo Dojo LLC
Melissa Hoffman Dance Center
Mike’s Pie LLC
MP Home Inspections LLC
The Nashua Bank
Nationwide Insurance-Soucy
New England Pet Partners Inc.
NH ESGR—National Guard
NH Fisher Cats
NH Employment Security
North Side Grille
Olbricht Storniolo Group
OnSite IT
Opportunity Networks
People’s United Bank
Planet Aid
The PLUS Company
Poles Automotive Service Center
Portland Pie Co.
Portrait Arts Photography
Primerica
*Quality Press Inc.
Radisson Hotel Nashua
Ray’s Repair Service
Red Brick Clothing Co.
Regional Economic Develop. Corp.
Reeds Ferry Sheds
Rodgers Memorial Library
Rolling Video Games of NH
Roy’s Auto Sales & Service LLC
*Sam's Club
SAU #81 Hudson School Dist.
Sense of Balance
Service Credit Union
Showtime Computer
Smith Plumbing & Heating
Sousa Realty & Dev. Corp
Southeastern Container
Specialty Kitchens, Inc.
St. John XXIII Food Pantry
St. Joseph Healthcare
St. Mary’s Bank
State Farm Insurance
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt
Sullivan Tire & Auto Service
Tate Bros. Paving Co
T-BONES Great American Eatery
TD Bank
Teledyne Leeman Labs
The Telegraph
TJ Malley Electric
Town of Hudson
Tri State Fire Protection LLC
United States Postal Service
United Way—Gr Nashua
US SBA
Valentino’s Restaurant
WJM Handyman Co
W.K. Hillquist Inc.
Wal-Mart
Web Action Group
Welts, White & Fontaine P.C.
White Birch Catering/Banquet
YMCA of Nashua
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Membership Investment Structure –
The following annual dues schedule is used to determine your dues that are
based on the number of persons employed by the applicant.
Each full-time employee is counted as one, part-time as one-half:
1 to 5 employees . . . . .$175
20 to 49 employees . . .
6 to 19 employees . . . .$275
50 or more employees .
$50 for non-profit organizations
$420
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