Northeast Delta Dental

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

The final podcast for 2011 features the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center. Please join Jack, Tom, and Jeanne Gerulskis, Executive Director of the center as they share about this wonderful science center. The mission of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is "To educate, incite and entertain learners of all ages in the sciences and humanities by actively engaging them in the exploration of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science."  In this weekend's broadcast, you will learn about the history of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, the many programs and exhibits they offer, and how you can join them as a member or supporter. Visit www.starhop.com for events, exhibit information, and show schedules.  This program aired on December 31, 2011.

 

CATCH Neighborhood Housing

Please join Tom, Jack, and Rosemary Heard, President of CATCH Neighborhood Housing in this holiday weekend special on Northeast Delta Dental Radio. The principal purpose for which CATCH exists are to establish and maintain quality affordable housing for low to moderate-income individuals and families, and to support the development of a stable and productive economic base for local communities. The vision of CATCH is a community where every person is confident of a home. Please join us on this broadcast to learn about CATCH and visit them on their website at www.http://www.catchhousing.org/. Mark your calendars for January 14, 2012 and join them for the 18th annual CATCH Comedy Night at the Capital Center for the Arts.  This program aired on December 24, 2012.  

Oral Health and the Older American

Please join Tom Raffio, Jack Heath, and Dr. Shannon Mills for an informative discussion on good oral health practices for the older American.   Baby boomers are now reaching retirement age and more older Americans are keeping their teeth more than ever.  Learn about risks and other factors to help older Americans in their oral health care.  This program aired on December 17, 2012.

NHHEAF Network on Northeast Delta Dental Radio

Please join us for a very informative podcast on financing the college education. Tara Payne, VP, College Planning and Development, NHHEAF Network will join Tom and Jack to share with the radio audience about the programs and services offered through the NHHEAF Network. Three organizations working through the NHHEAF Network seek to provide financial planning and guidance to New Hampshire students seeking a higher education. Please join us to learn more about the NHHEAF Network and visit them on the web: www.nhheaf.org and www.nhcollegeclub.org.  This program aired on December 10, 2011.

Granite State Independent Living

Leslie Ari, Development Director for Granite State Independent Living will be joining Tom and Jack on this edition of Northeast Delta Dental Radio. Please join us to learn more about Granite State Independent Living and how they are helping disabled individuals in New Hampshire. Founded in 1980, Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote life with independence for people with disabilities and those experiencing the natural process of aging through advocacy, information, education and support. Join us for the broadcast and be sure to visit Granite State Independent Living on the web at www.gsil.org.  This program aired on December 3, 2011.

Operation Santa Claus

Linda Farrell joins Tom Raffio and Jack Heath in this Thanksgiving Weekend broadcast to share about Operation Santa Claus and its mission to serve children in need.  Established over 50 years ago, Operation Santa Claus is a non-profit organization founded by the State Employees' Association of New Hampshire/SEIU Local 1984.  Operation Santa Claus' mission is to provide holiday gifts for NH children who are without resources and deserving of help.  Without Operation Santa Claus, their holiday would be just another day - without gifts, without things they need, much less want.  Please join us in this podcast to learn more about Operation Santa Claus and what you can do to help.

Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD)

Please join us on podcast as Tom, Jack, and Sharon Brown, Director of Community Relations, share about the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD). CHaD is a full service children's hospital with over 120 CHaD physicians, 39 nurse practitioners, 3 fellows, 22 pediatric residents, over 200 nurses, 7 child life specialists and other key social work and support staff in Lebanon, Manchester, and Dover. In this broadcast, you will learn about the importance of CHaD, its mission, and its needs.

Fund raising events for CHaD include the Granite State Baseball Dinner on November 19th, Battle of the Badges Hockey game on March 31, 2012, NH East West All Star Football game on June 3, 2012, and the CHaD Half Marathon coming in the Fall of 2012. Learn more about CHaD by visiting: http://chad.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/  This program aired on November 19, 2011.    

Granite State Baseball Dinner & Thanksgiving Weekend Races

Mike Ramshaw of the Fisher Cats joined Jack Heath and Tom Raffio on this podcast to share about the Granite State Baseball Dinner. The dinner, sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental was held on November 19, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel Expo Center in Manchester. Attendees at the dinner had an opportunity to meet Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Sam Fuld, Chris Carpenter, and other special guests. Proceeds from this event benefited Children's Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD), Ted Williams Charities, and the Fisher Cats Foundation. Also as part of this program, we featured a quick rundown on road races that occured on Thanksgiving Weekend.  This program aired on November 12, 2011.

The Tax Payer Advocacy Panel

This week on Northeast Delta Dental Radio, we welcome Brian Roy from the Tax Payer Advocacy Panel. The organization is a Federal Advisory Committee made up of volunteers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Based on input from the general public, The Tax Payer Advocacy Panel works to help taxpayers with improving IRS customer service and responsiveness to taxpayer needs. The mission of the organization states: "A diverse group of citizen volunteers whose mission is to listen to taxpayers, identify taxpayers' issues and make suggestions for improving IRS service and customer satisfaction." Visit the Tax Payer Advocacy Panel on the web at http://www.improveirs.org/about-us/ and be sure to join us for this informative broadcast!

American Heart Association

Join us on this podcast of Northeast Delta Dental to learn about the American Heart Association. Mauret Brinser, Executive Director will be with us to share about the American Heart Association and some of their upcoming events, including the Go Red for Women luncheon that is being held on November 1, 2011 at the Radisson in downtown Manchester, NH. Other events coming up include Wear Red Day in February, The Heart Ball in April, and The Heart Walk in June. For more information on the American Heart Association, visit them on the web at www.heart.org or call 603-518-1560.  This program aired on October 29, 2011.