Keeping Children Safe and Families Strong
February 2008
 

NEWS YOU CAN USE

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
Karen Ryan, MEd
Program Director
Julie Day, BS
Parent Advocacy Director
Trish Mernin, BS
Administrative Assistant
Josilyn A. Gagnon
UNH Intern

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Dear Friends:
 
We are excited to announce that the 2008 Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families will feature two days of events as we partner with Jack Levine, founder of the 4Generations Institute. In this e-newsletter you will find details of the events and information on applying for the prestigious Smith Award.

Smith Award Application Deadline
March 17, 2008

The Smith Award for Excellence in Service to Families is an unrestricted $15,000 cash award made every two years to a New Hampshire nonprofit agency that exemplifies exceptional service to families. The deadline is 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2008.
 
For more information and to download the application, visit our website.

Calls to Action: Powering Prevention

Save the Dates!

 
For complete details download the brochure.
Register by May 6 by emailing info@nhctf.org

Professional Development Seminar:

"Positioning for Success: Key strategies for reaching public awareness and resource goals"

May 12, 2008 12 pm-3:30 pm

Casey Family Services, Concord

Limit of 50 Participants

 

2008 Smith Award Celebration:

May 12, 2008 4pm-7pm

Red River Theatre, Concord

Theatre space is limited

 

Business Breakfast:

"Investment Imperative: Prudent ways to ensure our families' and children's successful futures"

May 13, 2008 7:30 am-8:45 am

NE Delta Dental, Concord

For business leaders only.

 

Parent Advocacy Day:

"Advocacy Lessons Learned at My   Grandmother's Kitchen Table"

May 13, 2008 9:30 am-12:30 pm

NH State House and Legislative

Office Building, Concord

 


 

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
 
(603) 224-1279