MEMBER NEWS

BeMobile Verizon is excited to announce its 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway! In an effort to support parents as the school year approaches, BeMobile will be handing out backpacks filled with school supplies for free. This year will mark its one-millionth dollar of support in supplies to local communities. The event will be held at all 68 BeMobile Verizon locations from August 1st - 4th, during normal business hours, which can be found at bemobile.com. There is no pre-registration required, and backpacks will be handed out as first come first served until gone. Additionally to celebrate the milestone one lucky teacher will receive a VR Classroom set for the upcoming school year. Both backpacks and teach nominations will happen in-store throughout the event. During the event, BeMobile will be giving away over 5,000 backpacks to local children. Any questions regarding this event please contact your local BeMobile Verizon at 603-335-9200 or visit www.bemobile.com.

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover grows a Learning Garden every summer, and then offers a host of summer and fall activities centered around the little ecosystem the garden creates. Every Thursday, visitors can drop in to a guided activity that is included with museum admission to learn about things like pollinators, planting seeds, making pots, seed balls or flower art, garden harvesting and more. Museum staff will open the garden, which is located inside the Dover Adventure Public Playground in Henry Law Park, and offer kids a chance to explore the garden, water the plants, identify bugs, snack on a vegetable, and more.

First Church Congregational will present a Blueberry Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the church located at 63 South Main Street in Rochester. $8.00 breakfast includes blueberry (or plain) pancakes, ham or bacon, scrambled eggs, oj, coffee/tea. $4.00 for children ages 5-10, and Free to children under 5. Take-out is available. The festival will also include used furniture, bakery, handcrafts, themed gift baskets (50% off), previously-loved art, vintage and collectibles, $5 Grab-a-Box and a Raffle for a handmade braided rug (the winning ticket will be drawn at the Holiday Village Fair).

New in 2023: Harvest FEST - Saturday, September 30, 2023, 8am-1 pm. Holiday Village Fair - November 3-5, 2023

Call 603-332-1121 or visit facebook.com/firstchurchrochester

First Seacoast Bank pleased to announce that Amy K. Hanna has joined the team as the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO and the new Assistant Corporate Secretary. Amy brings with her a wealth of experience, having served in various executive and personal assistant roles for over 15 years. Previously, Ms. Hanna supported Jake Burton and the organization’s Executive Team in her role as Global Communications Director of Burton Corp., where she managed brand, athlete, and Principals’ presence at the Winter Olympics, oversaw internal and international communications teams in Burlington, VT, Tokyo, Japan, and Innsbruck, Austria, and was an instrumental part in the niche brand’s growth to a worldwide, mainstream audience.

First Seacoast Bank (FSB) gets set to call in the summer season with an array of sponsorships to support its communities. Serving as one of the Seacoast’s few remaining locally headquartered financial institutions, FSB is proud to serve the community during business hours and beyond. For information, visit www.firstseacoastbank.com.

Goodwin Community Health recently welcomed its first Associate Residency Program Director and its fourth cohort of family medicine residents. The Associate Program Director, Michael Samaan, MD, has two decades of experience in family medicine at hospitals and practices in Alaska and Texas. He also served on the faculty of the Alaska Family Medicine Residency and is a Marine Corps veteran. In his faculty and administrative role, he will he will oversee residents’ training and supervise them directly in the clinical setting. Dr. Samaan also sees patients as a primary care provider at Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, one of two community health centers along with Families First Health Center in Portsmouth – that comprises the Greater Seacoast network.

HRCU is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Huntress to Vice President of Operations and Compliance. In her new role, Nicole is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the credit union’s retail operations and compliance. Huntress, who began her career at HRCU in 2005, is also certified through the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) as Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) and has earned the designation of Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert (CUERME) from CUNA.

HRCU announced the winners of its 2023 HRCU Annual Scholarship Program. The credit union gave thirteen outstanding area students a total of $13,000 in scholarship awards. Each year, this program recognizes members of HRCU who are pursuing higher education as either full or part -time students. HRCU has awarded 264 scholarships worth more than $266,000 since the program’s inception in 1996. For additional information, visit www.hrcu.org

Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA proudly announces the promotions of Certified Public Accountants Brieanna Pettengill and Ryan Maran to Principal. Brieanna joined the firm in 2001, working out of the Dover, office where she oversees work in the areas of nonprofit, HUD, and lowincome housing audits. With exceptional organization and communication skills, Brieanna is passionate about what she does and has established herself as a trusted partner and as an invaluable resource to clients. Ryan launched his accounting career with the firm in 2013 after earning his master’s degree in accounting from the University of New Hampshire. Ryan’s work is focused on audits for closely-held companies and nonprofit organizations, as well as tax planning and preparation for both individuals and businesses. Clients benefit from his ability to problem-solve, manage multiple projects, and deliver optimal results. Visit www.lmrpa.com

Life Balance Counseling, Coaching and Wellness continues to provide ongoing support in person and online during these challenging times. We have 13 providers based out of two offices in Rochester and Hampstead, NH. Services include support for anxiety, depression, stress management, feeling overwhelmed, working with clients who are new moms or pregnant and parenting. We now have limited services for clients aged 13-17 as well. Call or text today 603-332-8000 on our website at www.lifebalancecoachnh.com or by secure google form here

Monarch School of New England is pleased to announce their newly appointed Executive Director Jeanette Souther has assumed her role at the school. Souther brings more than 20 years of leadership, special education, and administrative experience to the Monarch School of New England. Her extensive career has encompassed all aspects of the special education system, from direct classroom instruction to administration. She has held educational leadership roles in at least three states, providing her with comprehensive knowledge of the current best practices, laws, policies, and issues in special education. Most recently, Souther served for eight years as the Portsmouth School District’s Director of Pupil Supports. Visit www.monarchschool.org

Nippo Lake Golf Club announces their Friday Night Mixed Scrambles

Friday, August 4th featuring 603 Brewery

TIME: 5:00 PM Shotgun Star; FORMAT: 9 hole scrambles

PRIZES: Pro Shop Credit and/or Merchandise

COST: $40.00 per RCC & NLGC Member; $55.00 per PGA Member; $60.00 per Non-member. Includes golf, cart, prizes & light dinner. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Call 603-664-7616 or visit www.nippolake.com

Seacoast SCORE will be offering the following workshops on the seacoast: These workshop are FREE. Visit www.scorehelp.org.

Studio Two Seven Nine Announces Headshots Matter

We all know how powerful first impressions are. Research shows we make a decision to trust someone within 100 milliseconds of seeing their face. A headshot is a great way to take control of your image and establish trust with others right away. Every business professional needs a professional, up -to-date headshot.

Members of The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce always receive 20% off. Contact Studio Two Seven Nine today! Call 603-630-4675 or visit www.studiotwosevennine.com.

Vouchers for Veterans Farm to Soldier will be held weekly in September. NH and Maine veterans may go to the following and receive $20 in vouchers for farmers market purchases. Dover, Exeter, Kennebunk, Kittery, Littleton, Portsmouth, Sanford, and Wolfeboro. Visit www.vouchersforveterans.org

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital received two 2023 “Get With The Guidelines” awards from the American Heart Association, for excellence in treating heart failure and stroke. The honors were given with “Gold Plus” distinction – the highest level of the award given by the organization. The heart failure award recognizes Wentworth-Douglass’ commitment to improving outcomes, especially reduced readmissions. It is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the American Heart Association’s most recent guidelines and ensures patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based directives. The stroke award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines - ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Visit www.wdhospital.com

WorkReadyNH is excited to share the attached WorkReadyNH Summer Class. Our Tuition-FREE Classes are: Live and interactive online in Zoom, Offered days or evenings, accelerated or part-time, Open and available to all NH residents that are 16+ years old! Classes focus on professional skills. This class is for anyone who is looking for a new job, heading to college, returning to high school, or looking to discover and carve out a new career path. Click here to download WorkReadyNH Summer Class Flyer For the WorkReadyNH website: ccsnh.edu/workreadynh