Service Credit Union Boston - Portsmouth Air Show Named Top Air Show in 2011

PORTSMOUTH—

The United States Army Parachute Team Golden Knights has named the Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show as their 2011 air show of the year. In a presentation at the 2011 International Council of Air Shows convention in Las Vegas, members of the Golden Knights presented air show officials with the award, recognizing the show for their outstanding 2011 event.
The show, held annually at the Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, hosted the internationally acclaimed Golden Knights at both the 2010 and 2011 shows. The Golden Knights perform their high-flying parachute demonstrations at approximately sixty air shows annually and the Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show was one of just two shows to receive recognition as the show of the year in 2011. The Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show is jointly produced by the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America and the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire.
“The Golden Knights are one of the top air show performance teams in the world and we are very humbled to be recognized as one of the best air shows in the country by them,” said Michael Kaufman, CEO of the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America.
“We are extremely honored to receive this prestigious award,” said Steve Wade, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire. “It’s great for the show to receive this kind of national recognition.”
The 2012 Service Credit Union Boston – Portsmouth Air Show will feature the United States Navy Blue Angels June 30 and July 1, 2012. Tickets for this awe-inspiring event are on sale now at www.BostonPortsmouthAirShow.com.
The show will once again have a full lineup of world class performers including single ship military demonstrations, classic warbirds, civilian aerobatic legends, unique ground displays, as well as kid and family-friendly attractions. The show will be announcing lineup additions in the near future.
Ticket options for every budget are available from general admission to private chalets where spectators enjoy the most exclusive seating, private amenities and the best view of the show. Corporate participation/sponsor programs are now available, and additional information is available at www.BostonPortsmouthAirShow.com. Fans can register at the site to receive updates on performer additions to the show and other show information.
Photo caption: The United States Army Parachute Team Golden Knight team members and air show officials attending the ceremony were (from left to right): SFC Paul Sachs, Maj. Corey Aiken, Andrew Pomeroy, LTC Joe Martin (Commander), Greg Osborn, Michael Kaufman, SSG Howie Sanborn, First Sergeant Bryan Schnell. (Courtesy photo)

Passport to Prizes Has Dover Residents Shopping Local

DOVER—
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce’s Passport to Prizes holiday raffle program concluded on Friday, December 23, with George Perrine winning the grand prize drawing. Perrine won a prize package that included a rocking chair from Ross Furniture, $10 in parking tokens from the City of Dover and gift certificates to Red’s Shoe Barn, Lucy’s Emporium and the Dover Adult Learning Center.
The Passport to Prizes program encouraged Garrison City residents to shop locally at 19 participating Dover businesses. Starting on Black Friday, shoppers stamped their Passport at five or more businesses and then submitted it to the Chamber of Commerce to be entered into five raffle drawings. In addition to Perrine, Joanne Straight, Peter Lambert, Sandy Ho and Sharon Polizzotti all received prize packages that were comprised of local gift baskets and gift cards.
“We had a lot of fun with the Passport to Prizes program,” commented John Straight, whose wife, Joanne, was a raffle prizewinner. “We don’t like going to the malls and enjoy shopping local, so we had the Passport completed in the first weekend.”
Nearly 40 completed Passports were submitted to the Chamber of Commerce before the December 16 deadline and an increase in business was noticed by many of the participating stores.
“I thought the Passport to Prizes program went really well,” commented Anne Nichols, Owner of K9 Kaos. “I know for sure that we got new customers that came in because of the program, which is great. We stamped a lot of cards and people really got into it.”
Participating businesses included: Red’s Shoe Barn, Jewelry Creations, One Second Computers, Ross Furniture, Janetos Suprette, Naser Jewelers, Nicole’s Hallmark, Central Paint & Coatings, Photosmith, K9 Kaos, Strafford Appliance, Herbal Path, Noggin Factory, Philbrick’s Sports, Ralph’s House of Tone, Lucy’s Emporium, Dover Cyclery, PagePro Wireless and Dover Wine.
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For information on other programs, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218, email info@dovernh.org, or visit www.dovernh.org.

Chamber of Commerce Names 2012 Board of Directors

ROCHESTER—
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its recent elections to the Board of Directors beginning in 2012.
Officers for the organization include Chairman of the Board – Brian Hughes, Holy Rosary Credit Union; Chair-Elect – Bruce Boudreau, Acme Rug & Upholstery; Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs – Rhonda Bisson, PSNH; Vice Chair, Member & Community Development – Steve Marcotte, Collins Sports Center; Vice Chair – Events & Fund Raisers, Judy Ouellette, Frisbie Memorial Hospital; Treasurer – Mary Henderson, Federal Savings Bank; and Immediate Past Chairman – Gerry Gilbert, Profile Insurance Group.
New director recently elected to the board to serve a three-year term beginning in 2012 is Donna DeCiccio, Wentworth Homecare and Hospice.
Other members of the Chamber’s board of directors are Vicki Beaudoin, Hawkins Safety Equipment; Steve Cates, Waste Management; Jeff Dillion, Eastern Propane & Oil/Raspberries Hair Salon; Mark Farrell, Laars Heating Systems; Patrick Gagnon, Granite Steak & Grill/Windjammer’s Seafood Restaurant; Jeanne Grover, Jeanne A. Grover, JP; Rich Hilow, Edward Jones Investments; Patrick Hourihane, Hourihane Cormier & Associates; Thomas “T.J.” Jean, Frisbie Memorial Hospital; Christine McCluskey, MetroCast; Carl Potvin, Law Offices of Carl W. Potvin; and Darlene Towle, MLC Catering.
2012 Chairman of the Board, Brian Hughes of Holy Rosary Credit Union, and board members will be formally introduced to the Chamber’s membership at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting breakfast being held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Frisbie Community Education & Conference Center in Rochester.
The Board of Directors is responsible for governance, policy formulation, and the fiscal management of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.