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Reverse Raffle - Your Chance to win $5,000 for a Great Cause!

Join us for an exciting evening of fun and chance at the Pot of Gold Reverse Raffle! This event will be held at Auburn Pitts Bar & Grill in Auburn, NH where if your ticket is the last to be drawn you win the pot of gold - $5,000! Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this exciting event hosted by Boston Bruins anthem singer Todd Angilly.

Raffle tickets are $100 each and permit you and a guest to attend the evening event drawing. Feel free to share the cost of a ticket with friend(s). A maximum of 300 tickets only will be sold so your odds are good.

Doors open at 5:00pm with drawings beginning at 6:00pm. Light appetizers and a cash bar are available with additional fun and games planned including a 50/50 drawing. While you don't have to be present to win the Pot of Gold jackpot, we hope you come and join us so you can collect your jackpot live if you win!

Proceeds from this event support grants from Queen City Rotary which are reinvested in nonprofit organizations serving youth in the Greater Manchester community.

Queen City Rotary Club thanks you for your support and GOOD LUCK!

Sponsorship opportunities are available, please refer to the Home Page Download section to the left for more details.

HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET (Max of 300 sold):

Want to have the same ticket # as last year? Make sure you respond by July 20th!
Send an email to Scott Kelly (skelly@collegeboundmovers.com)
Pay by mail: Queen City Rotary Club, P.O. Box 3032, Manchester, NH 03105.
Please make checks payable to QCR Foundation
Contact your favorite Rotarian to arrange for payment

Thank you again for supporting the Queen City Rotary Club. We hope to see you on September 10!

2025-2026 One Year. Countless Moments. Endless Impact.

From serving our community and raising funds to supporting local nonprofits, welcoming inspiring speakers, and spreading holiday cheer, this video captures what made the 2025–2026 Rotary year so memorable. It's a celebration of the service, generosity, fellowship, and fun that define the Queen City Rotary Club—and the incredible people who make it all possible.

Queen City Rotary Club New President - Alisha Cahall

Alisha Cahall receives the gavel from outgoing President Heather Francoeur

The Queen City Rotary Club extended its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to outgoing President Heather Francoeur and welcomed the new president, Alisha Cahall, during a special ceremony held recently at the Puritan Back Room in Manchester. During Heather's presidency, the club experienced tremendous membership growth as its welcoming culture, strong fellowship, and meaningful impact throughout the Greater Manchester community attracted new members and renewed interest in Rotary.

Over the past year, the Queen City Rotary Club completed numerous community service projects, including hosting Night at the North Pole for inner-city children, serving meals at Families in Transition, supporting the Salvation Army's Bell-Ringing Campaign, providing holiday shopping assistance for families in need, and awarding scholarships to outstanding students.

The club also hosted its two signature fundraising events—the Reverse Raffle and the Comedy Bowl—raising funds that enabled the Club to award $60,000 in grants to 38 youth-focused nonprofit organizations throughout Greater Manchester.

The club also presented President Awards to members Dan Bednarski, Chris Dugan and Monica Labonville for their exceptional support during the year. Paul Fellowship awards (the highest recognition in Rotary) were awarded to Valerie Anderson, Joanie Bennett and Marguerite Wageling. Lastly, Rotarians Adele Baker (30 years), Brian Tremblay (35 years), and Jimmy Truncellito (45 years) were recognized for their longstanding commitment and dedicated service to the Queen City Rotary Club.

The 2026-2027 slate of officers is: Alisha Cahall-President, Sheamus Standish- President Elect, Pete Winslow-Vice President, Cindy Gaffney-Secretary, Dan Bednarski-Treasurer, Shilpi Mehrotra-Past President, Dan Granfield-Director, Anne-Marie Hafeman-Director, Meg Timbas-Director, and Marguerite Wageling-Director.

Recognizing our Police Officer of the Year

Each your our club identifies a police officer that is going above and beyond to make an impact on youth in our Community. This work is done outside of their role and on their own time. This year's recipient was a special one, Detective Shannon Jackson from the Manchester Police Department.

Detective Shannon Jackson was nominated for her outstanding community service and commitment to supporting local youth charities. Shannon's extensive volunteer work, includes leading the Girls Empowerment & Movement (GEM) program, volunteering with Hope for New Hampshire Recovery, serving as a dance instructor and mentor, and serving on the critical incident stress management team. A donation of $500 was awarded by the Queen City Rotary to the non-profit organization of Detective Shannon Jackson’s choice, Manchester Police Athletic League (MPAL).

Congratulations Detective Jackson!

Pictured above is Heather Francoeur (QC Rotary President), Detective Jackson and Kim Griswold (Rotarian).

Service to Youth Award - Congratulations to Lorraine Farrell

Each year our club recognizes an individual who volunteers time, energy and resources to create a positive impact in their work with young people within the greater Manchester area. Congratulations to Lorraine Farrell for receiving the 2026 Service to Youth Award for her extensive volunteer work with youth organizations including Make-A-Wish. A donation check of $500 was awarded to Make-A-Wish in Lorraine's name.

Congratulations Lorraine and thank you for the important work you do.

Pictured above is Lorraine (second from right) with her family and Rotarian Craig Donais.

Congratulations to our Toolship Award Recipients!

Each year the club awards two Toolship scholarships to seniors graduating from Manchester School of Technology (MST) and entering a trade or post-secondary institution related to their MST schooling. Recipients must have good academic standing, have demonstrated leadership through involvement in a career and technical youth group and have teacher recommendation.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipients - Melanie Rosario and Devin Hirsch! Both are entering the HVAC field upon graduating.

Recipients are pictured (Left to Right) - with Toolship Committee Peter Labombarde, Charlene Kurtz and Tom Stewart.

Congratulations to Abigail Lampson - 2026 Ken Wakefield Scholarship

The Queen City Rotary Club is pleased to offer an annual scholarship to graduating high school seniors. In keeping with Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” this award recognizes a student who has demonstrated a sincere commitment to community service and a genuine concern for the well-being of others.

This scholarship is funded in honor of Ken Wakefield, who passed away in 2010. Ken was an active Rotarian for most of his adult life, founded the Queen City Rotary Club in 1981, and proudly served as its first president. His legacy of service and leadership continues to inspire this award.

This year's recipient is Abigail Lampson, a West High School student, received the scholarship for her impressive work founding the Literacy Lifeline initiative, which has distributed over 3,000 books to underprivileged students statewide through her "Totes of Tales" book drive program. Abigail will attend Suffolk University to study business management and leadership with a minor in business law.

Abigail pictured with Steve McMahon, Rotarian

Congratulations to our 2026 Grant Recipients!

The Queen City Rotary Club proudly congratulates our 2026 Grant Recipients!

Together, we continue to support projects and organizations that embody Service Above Self and create positive change throughout our community. Congratulations and thank you for your impact!

YOUTH SERVICES GRANT		IMPACT GRANT - LARGER GRANTS FOR GREATER IMPACT
	New Life Home for Women and Children		Families in Transition
	Granite YMCA		Amoskeag Health
	Breakthrough Manchester		Mark Stebbins Community Center
	CASA		Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester
	Easterseals NH		Friends of Aine
	Franco-American Centre		New Hampshire Food Bank
	Make-A-Wish		Scouting America New Hampshire
	Majestic Theatre		Manchester Police Athletic League
	Manchester Community Music School		MY Turn
	Manchester Special Olympics		St. Vincent de Paul, Manchester Conference
	Girls at Work		Up Reach Therapeutic Equestrian Center
	SEE Science Center
	Granite State Generosity
	Pass Along Project
	Queen City Bicycle Collective
	Arts Build Community
	Waypoint
	Webster House
	Youth Complex
	Blue Knights Football
	NHMI/Safe Sport Network
	Central HS Little Green
	Central HS Robotics (CHAOS)
	Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains
	Girls Inc. of New Hampshire
	Manchester Memorial Football
	Victory Women of Vision

2026 Comedy Bowl - Come Laugh with us for a Good Cause!

For more information and to purchase tickets visit Eventbrite, email us at queencityrotaryclub@gmail.com or call 603.391.1110

Congratulations to our Reverse Raffle Pot of Gold Winners!

Congratulations to our Pot of Gold winners Jim Standish and Kevin Finke (the final two ticket holders decided to share the $5,000 pot). Thank you to all that attended, it was a fun filled evening with lots of excitement and laughs (thanks to our amazing host Todd Angilly) who started our evening by belting out our national anthem just like he has done at the beginning of Boston Bruins games for many years.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors....

EVENT SPONSORS AND OUR YEAR LONG SPONSORS!!!!

Reverse Raffle - Your Chance to win $5,000 for a Great Cause!

Pot of Gold Reverse Raffle

Proceeds from this event support grants from Queen City Rotary which are reinvested in nonprofit organizations serving youth in the Greater Manchester community.

Queen City Rotary Club thanks you for your support and GOOD LUCK!

Sponsorship opportunities are available, please refer to the Home Page Download section for more details.

Tickets may also be purchased directly from our website (select the Donate Now button) as well or email us at queencityrotaryclub@gmail.com.

Handing Off The Gavel: Queen City Rotary Club Has A New President

The Queen City Rotary Club extended its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to outgoing President Natalie Jutras and welcomed the new president, Heather Francoeur, during a special ceremony held recently at the Puritan Back Room in Manchester.

“Natalie was an inspirational and energetic leader during the past year and helped our club flourish in all ways,” noted Francoeur. “We truly appreciate her service and strong commitment to our mission of helping kids in need.”

Over the past year, the Club completed numerous community service projects across the city, hosted its annual “Night at the North pole” celebration for inner city children, provided scholarships to outstanding students, held recognition events for public safety officers and area champions, held a polio prevention fund drive, launched a monthly TV program on Manchester Public TV, and held two signature fund-raising events – the Reverse Raffle and Comedy Bowl. In May, the club held its annual charitable grants program, and distributed $50,000 in donations to 45 youth-centered non-profits in Greater Manchester.

Additionally, the Club revamped its member outreach program and added several new members over the course of the year.

“What an amazing year it has been,” said Jutras. “I am so grateful to all the club members for their friendship, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment to our mission. I am excited that we will continue this momentum as I pass on the gavel to Heather.”

The club also recognized members Dan Bednarski, Monica Labonville, Linda Seabury, Tom Stewart, Hal Sullivan, and Pete Winslow with special awards for their extraordinary volunteer service and commitment to area youth.

The 2025-2026 slate of officers is: Heather Francoeur-President, Alisha Cahall -President-Elect, Sheamus Standish-Vice President, Cindy Gaffney-Secretary, Dan Bednarski-Treasurer, Monica Labonville-Past President, Karen Metz-Director, Meg Timbas-Director, Anne-Marie Hafeman-Director, and Rick Lundborn-Director

Congratulations to our Award Recipients!

Toolship Award Recipients
Since 1995, our club has presented Toolship Awards to deserving graduating seniors from the Manchester School of Technology. These awards help students get a head start in their career with funds to help purchase the necessary tools unique to their specific trade. This could include specialized clothing, tools, or equipment. Having the right tools for the job is a prerequisite to success in any trade profession.

This year’s recipients of $1,500 each are David Dumond and Katrina Maglio! David will be focusing on an automotive mechanic career and Katrina Maglio will be focusing on radiology!

Ken Wakefield Community Service Award Recipient

Brandon Nguyen was the recipient of a $4,900 award to support his pursuance of a 4 year degree at Boston College. Brandon demonstrated a tremendous level of "Service Above Self" as a cofounder to two non-profit organizations - Lotus4Hope provides meals to underprivileged children in India and Vietnam, and Made2Learn is an educational platform designed to provide financial literacy. Congratulations Brandon, well deserved!

David Dumond Katrina Maglio

Brandon Nguyen

2025 Grant Recipients

Congratulations to our 2025 Queen City Rotary Club grant recipients! We are excited to distribute $50,000 to over 45 organizations across the Greater Manchester area supporting youth related programs making an impact in our community.

Blue Knights Football	Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester
Breakthrough Manchester	CASA
Central HS Maskers	Central HS Little Green
Central HS Music	Central HS Oracle
City Year	Central HS Robotics
Founders Academy Drama Club	Families in Transition
Franco-American Centre	Girl Scouts of the Green & White Mountains
Friends of Aine	Granite State Generosity
Girls at Work	Hope NH
Make-A-Wish	Majestic Theatre
Manchester Community Music School	Manchester Proud
Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority	Mark Stebbins Community Center
Manchester Police Athletic League	Palace Theatre Trust
Mayhew Program	Pass Along Project
New Hampshire Afghan Support Network	Queen City Bicycle Collective
New Hampshire Food Bank	Safari Youth Club
NHMI/Safe Sport Network	SEE Science Center
Positive Street Art	Suitcase Project
Project Happy	The Comeback Kid Mentorship Program
Scouting America New Hampshire	UpReach
Spark the Dream	Webster House
Victory Women of Vision	YWCA New Hampshire
Waypoint	Boys & Girls Club of Greater Manchester

Another Successful Comedy Bowl

Thanks to all our sponsors and all who attended our 2025 Comedy Bowl. The night was huge success with lots of fun and laughter and over $50,000 raised to support local youth charities. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!