SPONSORING A SUMMER STAGE - Hampton Area Chamber of

July 2011
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter
SPONSORING A SUMMER STAGE —
A JOB DONE WELL
Second Annual Lobster Roll
Eating Contest Schedules
Qualifying Rounds
John Nyhan, Chairman of the Hampton Beach Area Commission, recently spoke about the need to establish a temporary stage to
house the Summer entertainment usually held on the Seashell Stage.
Nyhan said, “Although the Hampton Beach State Park Project is 80%
completed, the Shell at the main stage
would not be completed by this summer.
Because of that, we had to develop the
Temporary Stage Task Force, because we
knew the permanent stage to replace the
Shell would not be ready for this summer’s entertainment. The task force was
comprised of Chuck Rage, Glen French,
and June White from the Hampton Beach
Village District; Doc Noel and Jude David from the Hampton Area
Chamber of Commerce; Tom Mansfield of the New Hampshire Division of Resources & Economic Development; and Bob Preston and me
from the Hampton Beach Area Commission.
“Time was a major factor, so we quickly identified three objectives
to accomplish in order to be ready for the summer. The first was where
to put the stage. We had to locate a site large enough to accommodate
the 36’x16’x32’ structure, or roughly the same size as the old stage. We
managed to secure a site across from Playland between B and C Streets.
“The second factor was identifying the necessary elements that made
up the stage area. This was a bit tricky. We had to be able to comfortably accommodate the stage and a seating area utilizing the State Park’s
benches. There will be seating on the adjacent side walks, and an area
for folks who want to bring their own lawn chairs. In addition, there
will be an area for handicapped individuals, and will feature plastic
flooring to allow for easy access by wheelchairs. Electricity will be
available through a conduit located on Ocean Boulevard.
“Having tents available for both the performers and the audience
means the productions will go on all summer long, rain or shine. The
tents will be provided by the Harvey Construction Company and Karl’s
Event Services. Those are the same people who provided the tenting
for the Seafood Festival.
“The third factor, and a huge one, was how to pay for this venture.
The estimated cost of the temporary stage and its operation is approximately $36,000. This does not take into account the cost of the
entertainment. In order to pay for the project, we developed a private/
public partnership plan. In essence, the State of New Hampshire will
provide $15,000 from beach project funding. The Hampton Beach Village District (HBVD) will come up with $15,000 with a request to pay
back as much of this amount as possible.
“The third aspect of the funding will come from sponsorships.
We were very fortunate to have Unitil step up and become our prime
sponsor for the entire twelve weeks of entertainment. Tim Noonis
from Unitil said, ‘Unitil is dedicated to the economic health of the
communities that we serve and we are proud to support this Public/
LIKE LOBSTER? How about taking on an
all-you-can-eat lobster roll buffet? On Saturday,
September 10th, 2011 at 2:30 pm, the Second Annual
Lobster Roll Eating Contest will take place at the
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. Twelve lucky
contestants will be chosen to compete alongside four celebrities. $1,000
is on the line, with the winner receiving $600, second place taking home
$250, and third place leaving with $150. The winner will receive bragging rights along with automatic entry into next year’s competition.
The ten-minute eating frenzy is sponsored by The 401 Tavern and the
Pat Whitley Restaurant Show.
1st Place Winner for 2010 was Matthew Stonie, an amateur eater
from Hampton, NH. Matthew devoured 23½ lobster rolls in 10 minutes!
2nd Place Winner Tom Gilbert was a professional eater from Amherst,
Massachusetts, consuming 23 lobster rolls. If you did not have the opportunity to witness last year’s competition, you really have to come
down and see for yourself what an incredible escapade this is. The
excitement, the cheering crowds, it was quite a show!
Two qualifying rounds will take place on July 12th and August 16th
at The 401 Tavern at 6:00 pm. These initial rounds are hot dog eating
competitions to work up your appetite for the lobster rolls. The top
six winners of each qualifying round will receive the right to compete
in the Official Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Lobster Roll Eating
Contest on September 10, 2011
at 2:30 pm.
Think you have what it takes?
Then prove it. Qualifying rounds
are open to those 18 years or older
and applications will be taken
on-line at www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com. Entry is
very limited and submitting an
application does not guarantee
entry into the event. If you are picked to be one of our contestants,
you will receive a phone call or e-mail. Good Luck!
The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival takes place each year the
weekend after Labor Day. In 2011, the dates are Friday, September
9 through Sunday, September 11. It is a spectacular Seaside Festival
(Ocean Boulevard closed to traffic) featuring: 60 of the Seacoast’s top
restaurants serving an abundance of mouthwatering seafood and nonseafood items like BBQ Ribs, “Blooming Onions” and sumptuous desserts; 80 Arts & Crafts vendors promoting locally made products and
hundreds of Ocean Boulevard merchants offering end-of-the-season
Sidewalk Sales; Continuous Entertainment on two stages featuring15
Bands and Orchestras playing a variety of music — Blues, Jazz, the
Oldies but Goodies, and even a little Rock & Roll; Kiddie Land — fea-
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Private Partnership in its efforts to keep entertainment alive and well
during the 2011 summer season while the Seashell stage is under construction.’ The task force also had to find additional sponsors, so we
knocked on a lot of doors, and we had some very interested parties
step up to participate. This group included: The Brow Family, the
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, The 401 Tavern, the Boardwalk Café
& Pub, Blink’s Fry Doe, Ocean Gaming, La Bec Rouge Restaurant, Sen.
Nancy Stiles, the Roy Family Properties, the Sea Ketch Restaurant, and
Seacoast Coca-Cola. Each sponsor will donate $500 to help us meet our
‘obligation’. In return, each sponsor will: be listed on the Chamber
of Commerce website; featured in the Chamber’s July newsletter; announced at the summer meeting as a sponsor; featured on the HBVD
website, and listed on all of the summer marketing posters. They will
also be introduced at the beginning of each show during the summer.”
CHAMBER CONNECTION
A Daytime Networking Event
Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 11:30 to 12:30
Hampton Area Chamber members and their guests are invited
to join us for this straightforward networking opportunity at
the Chamber office, One Lafayette Road, Hampton, on the first
Wednesday of most months from 11:30 to 12:30. Attendees will
meet other professionals to make contacts and expand visibility
for their businesses. There will be time for a short infomercial
about your business, a featured speaker will present a topic of
interest, and the rest is all about networking.
Contact Katie Curran at 603-926-8718, ext. 104 or e-mail katie@hamptonchamber.com to reserve a spot. Space is limited
to the first 25 reservations received. Reservations are required.
An e-mail confirmation will be sent to each month’s attendees.
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turing the best in Children’s Celebrities, Magicians, Jugglers, Clowns,
Face Painting & Games; Spectacular fireworks display — Saturday at
8:15 pm; A “Don’t Miss” thrilling Skydiving demonstration, Sunday
at 5:00 pm; Pat Whitley Culinary Chef Demonstrations Saturday and
Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; a 200 foot beverage tent serving beer and
wine; and a beach bar in the sand.
MEMBER NEWS
The People’s United Bank branch located at 117 Winnacunnet Road
in Hampton held an open house event on June 20th, 2011 to welcome
customers from their Lafayette Road branch and to celebrate the start
of Summer. People’s United Bank is proud to be part of the greater
Hampton community today, tomorrow and for years to come and looks
forward to assisting you with your financial needs.
Shown in center photo are Jane Faix, Senior Market Manager and
Lisa Stonesifer, Customer Service Manager.
The Assisted Living Center – Salisbury is currently installing new
energy efficient lighting and other energy conservation items. This
represents Assisted Living Center’s ongoing efforts to reduce operating costs to keep rates low and keep programs top notch for their
residents. This project is a joint initiative with National Grid, who is
funding 70% of the cost.
Assisted Living Center – Salisbury is located at 19 Beach Road,
Salisbury, MA 01952. Call them
at 978-463-9809 or follow them on
Facebook to stay up to date on the
events at the residence.
We Want Your Brochures and Menus for the
Beach Welcome Center!
Take Advantage of this Benefit of Membership
Call Us at 603-926-8718 for More Information
Regal Limousine of North Hampton has
added trolley service to their fleet of vehicles.
Trolleys are perfect for parties, tours, and
weddings—any event that calls for a casual
fun transportation atmosphere. Visit www.
regallimo.com for more information.
On Saturday 5/28/2011, Rob Holland (world
aerobatic champion) and Jessica Olszta (pilot)
were married. Their reception was at the Hampton Airfield and was catered by the Hampton
Airfield Cafe. After the couple had their 1st
dance, they took their 1st flight in the Bi-Plane.
As a wedding gift Sky Lines Aerial Ads surprised newlyweds with a
congratulations banner. The newlyweds and guests were thrilled. The
banner was a huge hit and helped to make the celebration even more
memorable.
For information about Sky Lines Aerial Ads, call 888-SKY-AD88 or
visit www.skyad88.com.
Lincoln Financial Foundation is providing increased support for
the Museum InReach program at the Children’s Museum of New
Hampshire. The foundation’s recent $8,000
education grant will enable students from
underserved elementary schools throughout
the state to visit the Children’s Museum at
no cost during the 2011—2012 school year.
Lincoln Foundation was a founding sponsor
of this program in 2008, and the upgrade in
their support this year will increase the number of students who will
be served through Museum InReach.
The not-for-profit Children’s Museum of New Hampshire is located
at 6 Washington Street in Dover and offers two levels of hands-on,
custom-created exhibits for children ages 1-12. Children can explore a
wide range of subjects, from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world
cultures, art and natural history. Open year-round, the museum hosts a
variety of live performances, workshops, classes and special events for
families. The museum serves as a critical resource for children, families, schools and social service agencies. For more information, please
call the museum at 603-742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org.
Summer of Special Events­— The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover is hosting a wide range of special events for families
this summer. The museum’s special events are all open to the public
and included in the regular price of admission. Visit the website for
information on events, times, and admissions.
McFarland Ford announced that Patricia G. Shepard has joined
the dealership, with responsibilities in Commercial Sales and in Event
Marketing. Patricia can be reached at 603-658-9061
or pat.shepard@mcfarlandford.com.
Pat Shepard is one of our newest and brightest
employees at McFarland Ford. She brings tons to the
table and connects with other corporations within
the seacoast area. She currently lives in Kittery,
ME across from the Sheraton Hotel in Portsmouth,
NH. She currently lives with her dog Eli, an English
Setter and her daughter Lindsey. She also has a son named Danno as
well. Before she moved to Maine, she used to live in Hampton, NH.
She graduated college at SUNY-Purchase in Purchase, NY with a
degree in Business with a minor in Political Systems in the Middle East.
She is also considered an advocate in the State of New Hampshire for
Wildlife Fish N’ Game! She deals with issues regarding oceans, land,
rivers, and streams. Her hobbies include bird hunting, cycling, gardening, salt water fishing, and sailboat races.
Her previous employment history includes Corporate Event and
Sale Coordinator in the Hospitality industry. She was a promoter for
events with business corporations. She also was a Showroom Coordinator for outdoor events at Expo Centers and other various locations.
The McFarland family has served the Seacoast community for over
53 years. For more information, visit the dealership at 151 Portsmouth
Ave., Exeter, NH, call 603-772-5953, or online at www.mcfarlandford.
com.
The Hampton Area Chamber welcomes David J. Burbine Insurance Services as a new member. David supplied us with the following
open letter to the Chamber: “Someone recently said that ‘rather than
learning what you do, people care more about
why you do it.’ I am celebrating my 35th year in
the insurance and financial services business and
want to thank clients and friends for continuing
to place their trust in me to protect with insurance
what they value the most. This is the ‘why’ in
my purpose and mission.
“In 1985 I opened an independent office in
Hampton for Prudential Insurance located in the
Prudential Rush Realty building for 12 years. In
1997 Prudential Insurance decided to downgrade
their insurance company corporately. I decided
to pursue my successful practice as an independent insurance broker.
After investigating most of the insurance companies available, I decided
to become affiliated with the Alliance Group in 2009 because they were
doing what no one else thought to do. They understood that helping
people survive life’s financial emergencies while living may be more
critically urgent than delivering a claim check at the time of death. We
refer to this as ‘Living Benefits’. All too often, our friends and family
members become chronically, critically, or terminally ill (heart attack,
stroke, or diagnosis of cancer for example) and need financial help
now to make up for lost earnings, increased expenses, or a pending
foreclosure and/or bankruptcy.
“Imagine knowing that you could access up to 90% of the policies
face amount, while living, to be used any way you see fit. It may mean
the difference between financial life and death while a client is still living! Why would anyone want to own life insurance protection without
‘Living Benefits’—Included At No Additional Charge?
“It has truly changed the lives of clients who have made claims
and reinforced the ‘why’ in my mission of dedication to continue
my work with passion and caring. If you have any questions or want
more information about a specific subject or concern, please feel free
to contact me.”
David J. Burbine can be reached at burbineinsurance@comcast.net
or at 603-498-1188.
JUMPIN’ JACK’S CELEBRATES EXPANSION
The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon
cutting recently to congratulate
Jumpin’ Jack’s Java on the recent
expansion of their Express Cafe.
What a fantastic day it was! As
shown in the photo, Jumpin’
Jack’s staff was surrounded by
friends, family, customers, and
even some tourists who stopped in to wish them well, sample delicious Gifford’s Ice Cream, and taste a scrumptious Valerio’s Deli sub.
Jumpin’ Jack’s will soon be open until 9:00 pm. Stop in at 333 Ocean
Boulevard in Hampton Beach and see the new room, new furniture,
the beautiful ocean view, and enjoy some treats. For more information,
visit Jumpin’ Jack’s Java Express Cafe on Facebook.
GRAND OPENING AT OCEAN GAMING
The Hampton Area
Chamber held a ribbon
cutting at Ocean Gaming recently to celebrate
their grand opening.
The event was a family
affair, bringing together
the Anzalone and Pollina families, the Ocean
Gaming staff, and radio
station WXGR, along
with the Chamber and Advanced Construction, who did the work on
the building,
Ocean Gaming at Hampton Beach now offers the best in charitable
gaming. Located on the second floor of 81 Ocean Boulevard, the poker
room offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. With
two dozen poker tables and other games including Roulette, Blackjack,
and Craps; Ocean Gaming is one of New Hampshire’s premiere destinations for charitable gaming.
With their fully stocked bar by the beach & affordable grill, Ocean
Gaming is the perfect beach side hangout with drink specials and great
food offered daily. The second floor outdoor patio is a perfect place to
relax and watch the beach action.
Stop in and try your luck or test your skill, and enjoy delicious
food and beverages in their restaurant and two bars. Visit www.
oceanfrontgaming.com for hours of operation and more details.
Pictured above at the ribbon cutting are (from left): Rosetta Pollina,
Nick Anzalone, Nancy Anzalone, Frances Anzalone, Doc Noel of the
Chamber, Sam Pollina, Peter LaSpisa, Mike Hollinrake, Murine and
Peter Anzalone, Tina Mayberry, Pat Morgenstern and Ginni McNamara
of the Chamber, Tammy Sullivan, and Christopher Brady of WXGR.
STUDIO 471 HOLDS GRAND OPENING EVENT
Congratulations to STUDIO 471 in downtown Hampton on their
recent Grand Opening! Call 603-601-6839 or visit
www.studio471.net for appointments or information.
Scenes from Business After Hours at North Beach Bar & Grill
Thanks to Dan & Effie Favreau, Tom Indoccio, Sally Gray, Chef Brian and the entire staff!
Chamber Officers
Chairman
Dean Merrill
Tobey & Merrill
Insurance
1st Vice Chairman
Paul LePere
The Hamptons Real
Estate
Thank you to WNBP The Legends, Cinnamon Rainbows,
Nouvaderm MedSpa, Duddy Law Office, Eccentric Hair, and
North Beach Bar & Grill for donating door prizes!
Immediate Past Chairman
Tim Noonis
Unitil Corporation
Treasurer
Robert Jones
The Provident Bank
Chamber Staff
President
B.J. “Doc” Noel
Thank you,
Mel & John for the
great music!
Assistant to the President
Katie Curran
Director of Special Events
Ginni McNamara
Director of Membership
Development
Pat Morgenstern
Office Assistant
Sherrill Ayles
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company Hosts Chamber’s Summer Sendoff
Thank you to Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. for hosting the Chamber on a Summer Sendoff Cruise in Friday,
June 10! Beautiful weather, lovely views, hospitality and camaraderie! Thanks also to Galley Hatch Catering,
Blue Mermaid, Fosters, and My Friends Bakery for providing the food. Keep all of these businesses in mind
when you plan for a good time! And thank you also to Coastal Economic Development Corporation, O’Brien’s
General Store, and Correll Associates Architects for raffle prize donations!
Reception
Sandy Flesher
Hampton Area Chamber
of Commerce
One Lafayette Road
P.O. Box 790
Hampton, NH 03843
Phone: 603-926-8718
Fax: 603-926-9977
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