Slide 2:23 Years of Giving… WLNH personality Warren Bailey founded the WLNH Children’s Auction in 1982. Operated for the first three years out of the back of the WLNH van parked in downtown Laconia, the auction raised money for local schools. The WLNH Children’s Auction now supports children of all ages throughout the Lakes Region. In 2005, WLNH reached the MILLION DOLLAR mark!


Slide 3:LIVE BROADCAST on Ch. 25 “It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a small army to put on… the annual WLNH Children’s Auction.” Citizen, December 15, 2005


Slide 4:LAKES REGION PUBLIC ACCESS LRPA Presented the Live Coverage of the WLNH Children’s Auction on Channel 25 on the Metrocast Cablevision system.


Slide 5:PRESENTING Volunteer staff presents thousand of items sold at the auction, all donations from the community.


Slide 6:PHONE BANKS Hundreds of volunteers are needed from the community to take calls from eager bidders


Slide 7:BID BOARD Each one of the thousands of auctioned items goes up on the bid board as listeners are reminded to BID HIGH AND BID OFTEN!


Slide 8:DAY ONE: $17,222. !!! “…opening day of the annual BLOCKBUSTER CHARITY FUNDRAISER…” Laconia Daily Sun, December 14, 2005


Slide 9:HOLIDAY SPIRIT “Elf Ed ‘I Believe in Santa Claus’ Darling had the pleasure of working with the jolly man himself…” Laconia Daily Sun, December 15, 2005


Slide 10:GIVING BACK… “Governor John Lynch (right) joined WLNH Children’s Auction founder Warren Bailey on the auction set…” Laconia Daily Sun, December 16, 2005


Slide 11:GOVERNOR VISITS AUCTION “ ‘I’m really honored to be here,’ said Lynch. ‘It’s all about the children. They’re… the future leaders of our state.’ “ Laconia Daily Sun, December 16, 2005


Slide 12:GOV. JOHN LYNCH As a special guest, the Governor also donated a “Coffee with the Governor” Certificate for the auction, which later drew a winning bid of $800.


Slide 13:“MAD DOG” GALLAGHER Mike “MAD DOG” Gallagher endured a 36-hour cycling marathon at Laconia Swim & Athletic Club, with a host of other relay teams to raise money for the Auction. Citizen, December 17, 2005


Slide 14:“MAD DOG” GALLAGHER “MAD DOG” and the Laconia Swim & Athletic Club presented a $20,000 check for the Children’s Auction!


Slide 15:RED SOX DAY With special guest… Wally the Green Monster! Photos taken for monetary donations


Slide 16:CHECK PRESENTATION Pack 68 Boy Scouts of Laconia


Slide 17:MISS NEW HAMPSHIRE Belmont native Krystal Barry, the reigning Miss New Hampshire was on hand to take calls from bidders. Citizen, December 16, 2005


Slide 18:CHECK PRESENTATION Laconia Professional Firefighters


Slide 19:CHRIS THOMAS WMUR-TV Channel 9’s weatherman was on hand to pitch in for the cause


Slide 20:CHECK PRESENTATION Laconia Police Department


Slide 21:TELEVISION PERSONALITIES NECN Weatherman Matt Noyes and NESN Sportscaster Tom Caron also made appearances.


Slide 22:RECORD BREAKING YEAR The 2005 Children’s Auction raised $181,616! This accomplishment marked an outstanding MILLION DOLLAR MILESTONE!


Slide 23:GRATITUDE “It’s positively overwhelming and it’s because of the generosity and literally hundreds of volunteers and thousands of people” who donate and bid on items, said Bailey [founder of the Auction]


Slide 24:SPECIAL THANKS TO… Robert Fulmer, Chris Ialuna, Dave McGreevy, Terry Hicks, Ed Darling, Warren Bailey, Mark Edwards, Dirk Nadon, Molly King, LRPA TV Crew, Nassau Broadcasting Employees The community who donated thousands of items to auction off… 500+ volunteers… and all those who helped us bring in $181,616!


Slide 25:98.3 WLNH IS PROUD TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY