Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
Articles written for and by Granite State Ambassadors
By: Sue Geyer, Currier Museum of Art GSA Class of 2010 Recently a group of GSAs had the pleasure of enjoying a Sugar Party at Parker’s Maple Barn in Mason, NH. What a treat!! We started with a guided tour of their 19th century Sugar House. Unfortunately, it was a
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This week, we had our first 2-day GSA in-person training since March 2020! Wow! What a treat it was to be able to spend 2 whole days with this group of new GSAs and all our fabulous speakers. The Owl’s Nest Resort in Thornton was the perfect host for our
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Kelly Bryer, GSA Executive Director, was recently interviewed by Jada Lindblom, UNH Cooperative Extension. Learn more about our program, our organizational priorities, collaboration with the tourism, industry, and more! The interview is posted here.
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On March 2, 2023, Granite State Ambassadors was featured on NH Chronicle. It was a fun day of shooting and we are thrilled with the results. Thank you Jean Makin of WMUR! https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-chronicle-the-granite-state-ambassadors/43062273
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By: Bobbie Goodrich, Silver Anniversary GSA Class of 2021Concord, NH March 25, 2023 After viewing the GSA Zoom Educational Program on March 6th titled “Covered Bridges of NH” presented by Kim Varney Chandler, author of the book by the same name, I spent some time looking at her website. When
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What a week it has been! We graduated our first class of GSAs this week at the Aviation Museum…the Aviation Museum of NH Class of 2023 will be fondly remembered as the 2023 Nor’Easter Class in our hearts! After a marathon Zoom class (thanks to the snow!), we finished up
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Press Release by Michael Provost, Hampton Area Chamber/NH Parks GSA Class of 2022 Each year Main Street America holds a National Conference that brings together approximately 1,500Main Street Executives, Board Members, and Development Specialists from across the United Statesto explore best practices and economic development strategies. This year, March 27-29,
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PRESS RELEASE March 7, 2023 For immediate release Contact: Kelly Bryer, Expo Manager NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo 603-851-8624 / kelly@nhfarmandforestexpo.org NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo Celebrates its 40th Anniversary The New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Expo is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! Created
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Listen in to this presentation by Jada Lindblom, UNH Cooperative Extension. Across New Hampshire, UNH Cooperative Extension works with communities and organizations to leverage their natural and cultural assets and create engaging and memorable experiences for visitors and locals, while also encouraging regional economic development. From mountain biking to historic
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Operations and Communications Director Our GSAs participated in a tour of the Aviation Museum of NH in Londonderry this week. This tour was both an educational experience for guest referrals, as well as an opportunity to learn more about volunteering there as a GSA center. We
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Want to learn more about our volunteer statistics in 2022? Check out our Annual Report! NHGSA-Annual-Report-2022 Highlights: In 2022, 274 GSA volunteers served 16,849 hours. 1700 of these hours were educational hours. We certified 47 new GSAs. There were volunteer opportunities at 19 welcome centers and 31 events. We hosted
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Operations and Communications Director This month, a group of GSAs had the pleasure of experiencing a ride on Mount Washington Cog Railway. Driving up 93, we were excited to see clear blue skies, accompanied by mild winter temperatures. Once we headed into the Notch, however, the
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By: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director Granite State Ambassadors have had a busy 2022 all year long, with lots of events and educational opportunities. Learn more about where our Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs) are volunteering and what topics they are learning more about to better refer our guests around
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PRESS RELEASE January 5, 2023 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors 603-851-8624 / emily@nhgsa.com Granite State Ambassadors Announces New Board Chair NH Granite State Ambassadors is thrilled to announce that Charyl Reardon, President of White Mountains Attractions Association, is now
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PRESS RELEASE January 5, 2023 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors 603-851-8624 / emily@nhgsa.com Granite State Ambassadors Announces 2023 GSA Certification Training Statewide – New Hampshire Granite State Ambassadors (NHGSA) seeks enthusiastic people who enjoy sharing their passion for
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Watch video in new window Hello to all our GSAs and partners! We wanted to take this time to wish you a wonderful and joyous holiday season. We hope that you can enjoy time spent with your family and friends. We are looking forward to some quality time with our
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By: Sue Geyer, Currier Museum of Art, Class of 2010 It was a brisk, clear, beautiful night as a group of GSAs spent an evening at the North Pole helping Santa. We all suited up in our Elf costumes, head to toe. We greeted lots of families, many clad
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PRESS RELEASE November 28, 2022 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors 240-621-0638 / emily@nhgsa.com NHGSA Honored at Spirit of NH Awards Concord, NH – NH Granite State Ambassadors (NHGSA) was recognized at the Bank of NH Stage at the Volunteer NH
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By: Emily McMaster, Communications Director Granite State Ambassadors had a successful summer this year, assisting with a variety of events and participating in educational opportunities. Learn more about where our Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs) are volunteering and what topics they are learning more about to provide quality referrals to guests
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director GSAs were given the opportunity to participate in a tour of Portsmouth, hosted by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. Despite some cold temperatures and some liquid sunshine, we embodied our “It’s Always Sunny in NH” mantra and had a splendid day of exploration
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