Keeping Children Safe and Families Strong
February 2008
 

NEWS FROM THE NEW HAMPSHIRE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND

2008
 
Board of Trustees
 
Gail Barba, Concord
Deborah Chase, Gilmanton
Melissa Correia, Manchester
Janice Fitzpatrick, Candia
Senator Martha Fuller Clark, Portsmouth
Representative Anne Grassie, Rochester
Courtney H.G. Herz, Esq., Hopkinton
Peirce Hunter, M.D., Vice Chair, Bow
Kristina Ickes, Candia
Audrey Knight, MSN, RN, Hopkinton
Betsy McKinney, Board Treasurer, Londonderry
Representative Karen McRae, Board Secretary, Goffstown
Sandra Matheson, Hooksett
Lynne Bartlett Merrill, Board Chair, Kingston
Senator Sheila Roberge, Bedford
Brenda Tibbetts, Colebrook
 
Staff
 
Karen H. Carpenter, MA, JD
Executive Director
Diane Hastings, MS
Special Projects Director
Julie Day, BS
Parent Advocacy Director
Trish Mernin, BS
Administrative Assistant
Josilyn A. Gagnon
UNH Intern

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Dear Friends:
 
In this e-newsletter you will find information on the New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund Unsung Hero Parent Recognition Awards ceremony, the 2008 Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families and a terrific opportunity to give the gift of flowers and support child abuse prevention at the same time.

2008 Lou & Lutza Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families

 
Save the Date!

 
 
The Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families is a $15,000 cash award made every two years to a community-based nonprofit organization or a public agency that exemplifies exceptional service to families.
 
The award celebration will be held on Monday, May 12, 2008 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Red River Theatre in Concord, NH. Theatre seating is limited. RSVP by emailing info@nhctf.org.
 
 
Download the Application
 
Applications are due by close of business, Monday, March 17, 2008. Download the application on our website: 2008 Smith Award Application
Unsung Hero Parent Recognition Awards Ceremony

February is Parent Recognition Month! Because of this, NHCTF will honor 29 parents for the 29 days of February. Parents have been nominated from all over the state of New Hampshire for the outstanding job they are doing.

 
On February 13, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. Governor John Lynch will present the award to the winners at a ceremony at the NH State House, Governor and Courncil Chambers.
 
To learn more and download an invitation, click here:
 mother and child
 
FTD Promotion for Valentine's
 Day or Any Day!
 
Give the gift that gives twice and support child abuse prevention in New Hampshire.  Remember your loved ones on Valentine's Day!
 
For more information click here:
 
The New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund was established in 1987 by legislative statute RSA 169-C:39 to support programs in New Hampshire that work to prevent child abuse and neglect. Our focus is primary prevention initiatives that keep children safe and families strong.
 
To find out more about our programs and partners, go to our website at www.nhctf.org.
 
 
Sincerely,

Karen Carpenter, Executive Director
New Hampshire Children's Trust Fund
 
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