Is the ice safe? |
| All frozen bodies of water are to be considered potentially dangerous. Ice does not form uniformly over the entire surface of a water body. Ice thickness at one location should not be considered to be indicative of ice thickness over a whole water body or geographic region. Persons who are not personally familiar with the ice conditions should systematically and safely check the ice thickness before undertaking an activity on the ice. |
Twelve Quick Tips |
| 1. |
Test the ice |
| 2. |
Beware! Wind and current break the ice |
| 3. |
Dress in layers |
| 4. |
Bring food and hot drinks |
| 5. |
Fish with a partner |
| 6. |
Don't gather in large groups |
| 7. |
No fires on the ice |
| 8. |
Bring blankets and a first aid kit |
| 9. |
If you fall in, reach for solid ice, kick and roll to safety |
| 10. |
Follow all fishing regulations |
| 11. |
Don't drive cars onto the ice |
| 12. |
Clean up! |
Aerial photo of Lake Winnipesaukee Jan 26, 2007
PHOTO BY LAKES REGION AERIALS |
2008 Fishing Derby dates FEBRUARY 9-10
SEE YOU THERE !!
The Great Rotary Fishing Derby
Welcome to the Derby!
Over the past 27 years the Meredith Rotary Club's Ice Fishing Derby has contributed more than $1 million to
the following statewide, regional and local projects and charitable organizations. For more information on
Meredith Rotary and the projects it funds please check in at the Derby Headquarters trailer.
| Scholarships |
$277,764 |
| Local Non-Profit Organizations |
$122,456 |
| Fish and Game Department |
$107,700 |
| Fish Stocking |
$104,180 |
| Hesky Park Renovation |
$66,000 |
| Youth Programs |
$59,853 |
| Municipal Projects - Meredith |
$57,500 |
| Interlakes Highschool |
$57,200 |
| Rotary Foundation |
$53,902 |
| Senior Christmas Dinner |
$51,449 |
| Meredith Historical Society |
$50,000 |
| Sqaum Lakes Natural Science Center |
$45,000 |
| Miscellaneous Contributions |
$43,110 |
| Student Exchange Program |
$36,897 |
| Meredith Public Library |
$31,000 |
| Meredith Bay Walkway and Docks |
$28,000 |
| Municipal Projects - Center Harbor |
$25,000 |
| Local Fire & Police Departments |
$21,480 |
| Municipal Projects - Moultonboro |
$17,000 |
| International Relief Projects |
$10,566 |
| Environmental Projects |
$7162 |
| Swazey Park Project |
$7,000 |
| Laconia Ice Arena |
$5,000 |
|
| Total |
$1,285,219 |
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