In addition to the following news announcing grants, donations and major events, other fundraising activities by FUTURE MSAD 3 board members and community member volunteers consist of, though are not limited to, the ongoing sales of stadium seats, informational tables at Mount View events, and presentations to the SAD 3 staff and administrators and to the community at large. FUTURE MSAD 3 has met the $250,000 Unity Foundation challenge for the current Capital Campaign goal for the Mount View Performing Arts Center! For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3, call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com or send your check directly to FUTURE MSAD 3, P.O. Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
6/5/09
The ’09 In Action – Partners In Philanthropy committee at Mount View High School awarded a $2,500 grant to FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) at a presentation held at the school on June 4th.
This grant will help to fund the development and implementation of a networked data base, combining two disparate lists into one and linking four individuals located in separate locations who all need access to a centralized data base.
The goal of the networked data base project is to become more efficient, more effective, more productive, and ultimately be a more green nonprofit by securing emails to communicate with the majority of our nearly 400 donors from a centralized data base.
This project will also allow FUTURE to reduce costs for printing and postage.
As part of this project, FUTURE will mail postcards to their donor base asking them for email addresses to “help FUTURE MSAD 3 GO GREEN,” which conveniently is also the Mount View school color, and many donors are alumni or live in SAD 3 communities.
In addition, FUTURE has secured permission from Village Soup/The Republican Journal to use free of charge (with photo credits) their Mount View athletic photos, which will be used to create a sports theme for the “GO GREEN” postcards.
’09 In Action provided a $1,250 grant in 2008 to support seed funding for FUTURE’s next capital campaign to support enhancements to Mount View’s new and existing athletic and recreational facilities.
’09 In Action is a group of Mount View seniors who have been working with the Maine Community Foundation’s Waldo County Committee since 2006 to make grant funds available that will improve conditions in SAD 3 communities for youth.
During the year students worked with Barbara Adams, a Mount View Guidance Counselor, Faith Garrold and Patrick Walsh, volunteer members of the Waldo County Committee.
The Mount View students reviewed all of the grant applications and made final decisions to award grants to two area nonprofits, Camp Forest in Brooks and FUTURE MSAD 3.
“We forget that the littlest things we do make a difference,” Garrold said, recognizing the Mount View seniors work with ’09 In Action.
Cherie Galyean, Maine Community Foundation Officer for the Midcoast and Downeast regions, attended the presentation and spoke about the importance of youth involvement in philanthropy.
Vicki Kupferman of Knox, chairwoman of FUTURE MSAD 3 accepted the check.
“We are so grateful for the support from current students for the network data base project. We thank ’09 In Action for your support, and wish all Mount View graduates every success in the years to come,” Kupferman said after receiving the grant.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization governed by a board of 14 volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 or to contribute, call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com, or visit www.futuremsad3.org.
Photos by Alicia J. Nichols
FUTURE MSAD 3 chairwoman Vicki Kupferman receives a $2,500 grant from Carolyn Steeves of ’09 In Action.
FUTURE MSAD 3 receives $2,500 grant from ’09 In Action. First row from left: Chausa Tra, FUTURE MSAD 3 chairwoman Vicki Kupferman, Cassandra St. Clair, Faith Garrold. Second row from left, Mount View guidance counselor Barb Adams, Carolyn Steeves, Macy Montminy. Third row from left, Cherie Galyean, Dakota McAdam, Samantha Gogan, Patrick Walsh.
Following the grant presentation, FUTURE MSAD 3 chairwoman Vicki Kupferman (at right) presents Mount View guidance counselor Barb Adams with a special gift in recognition of her service to Mount View students. Adams is retiring from Mount View in 2009.
6/4/09
Each member of Mount View’s Class of 2009 received a very special gift from the Unity Foundation at a presentation during graduation marching practice on June 4th.
Thanks to funding provided by the Unity Foundation to FUTURE MSAD 3, each senior was presented with a Mount View collectible. The collectibles are freestanding wooden blocks featuring a custom original watercolor of the old Mount View by Maine artist Sandy Manship. FUTURE MSAD 3 is the exclusive vendor of Mount View memorabilia manufactured by Fernwood Artworks of Maine.
A custom stamp on the back of each collectible reads: To the Class of 2009 - good luck in all you do! From The Unity Foundation and FUTURE MSAD 3, June 7, 2009
On Sunday, June 7, 2009, the last class at the old Mount View High School will hold their commencement ceremonies. In recognition of this historic graduating class, the Unity Foundation wanted to present a lasting keepsake to each senior.
During the presentation to the seniors, Unity Foundation Chairman and CEO Larry Sterrs said "the Unity Foundation is pleased to partner again with FUTURE MSAD 3 to acknowledge the Mount View High School graduating Class of 2009."
In mid-June, the demolition of the old Mount View School will begin, with the new Mount View School set to open on Sept. 1st.
6/1/09
In announcing their next project, FUTURE MSAD 3 board members put on their “rally caps” to show their enthusiasm and excitement for their new campaign – First Things First, a fund drive to help lay the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new Mount View School in Thorndike.
FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) is the nonprofit organization that conducted the campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center in the new K – 12 school set to open Sept. 1st. While FUTURE’s first capital campaign supported the performing arts at Mount View with 400 donors contributing more than $630,000, their next campaign will focus on the school’s athletic and recreational facilities.
According to FUTURE board Chairwoman Vicki Kupferman of Knox, “the original FUTURE board in 2004 had set their sights on funding the performing arts campaign and then athletics, with the intent of funding specific enhancements that the state and the district could not fund.”
The state is funding an eight-lane rubberized track, a multi-purpose field inside the track, and a new high school soccer field. Two middle school athletic fields (baseball/soccer and softball/field hockey) were also covered by state funds. All other athletic improvements must be privately funded through FUTURE’s capital campaign.
“The planning for this next project began some 17 months ago with the formation of the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee,” explained Kupferman, “and the board is thrilled to now launch First Things First, which will fund the necessary utilities for Mount View’s new and existing athletic complex.”
“First Things First is a ‘pre-campaign’ to raise $107,575 by September 30, 2009. Funds will support the infrastructure we need to be in place first – before any other athletic enhancements are added,” Kupferman explained, “like the new outdoor concessions building with athletic storage space and restrooms, which we will fund later.”
“As with The Clifford Performing Arts Center campaign,” Kupferman noted, “FUTURE is raising funds to support areas not covered by the state or the district.”
The Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee (AEAC) worked over the past year to develop a list of athletic and recreational facility enhancements. FUTURE board member Doug Van Horn of Freedom co-chaired the committee with Kupferman.
The committee met with more than 300 people – the Mount View athletic department, coaches, students, faculty, staff, administrators, Booster Clubs and members of the community to get their input on potential athletic and recreational facility enhancements.
The AEAC also worked with SAD 3 Superintendent Joe Mattos, the school board, and building committee during the lengthy planning process.
Having quality, safe playing fields was identified by the members of the AEAC early on in the process as a top priority.
The AEAC included certain infrastructure elements in the plan to provide utilities like water and power to the existing playing fields – as well as for the new fields.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during FUTURE’s major capital campaign, FUTURE is now raising funds to have the building’s utilities – water, power and sewer, put in place and capped while the site is still under construction this summer.
Funds raised through First Things First will support brining water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to the planned outdoor concessions building.
The specific utilities to be put in place during the summer include:
In mid-June, the demolition of the old Mount View School will begin, to make way for the construction of the eight-lane all-weather track, multipurpose field for soccer and football, and a new high school soccer field.
The utilities work will take place while the athletic complex is under construction this summer, and will be funded by contributions to First Things First.
“The Sept. 30th deadline for meeting the First Things First goal of $107,575 means we’ll have a very busy summer,” explained Campaign Director Alicia J. Nichols, “and I know from personal experience that the FUTURE board is up to this challenge. The 14-member board is unanimous in their support and is working as one team to reach this goal. They have the hearts of champions!” Nichols exclaimed.
Kupferman emphasized the board’s teamwork approach for this project.
“Our board is currently reaching out to ask people to put on their ‘rally caps’ and join us,” said Kupferman. “We’re looking for support from people who feel passionately about the value of youth athletics and the need for more recreational opportunities for our kids.”
“The FUTURE board knows these are difficult economic times for all of us. That’s certainly part of the reason why we’re kicking-off this project with a smaller goal – to fund the utilities first, and then move on later to the larger campaign. We also know not everyone can give. We’re seeking contributions in any amount – no gift is too small,” Kupferman said.
“FUTURE MSAD 3 was formed in 2004 by a dedicated group of volunteers who believe in working hard to support the kids in our district. Today, we put on our rally caps for every girl and boy who will walk through the doors of the new Mount View School. Our efforts are for them,” added Kupferman.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization governed by a board of 14 volunteers who all live in SAD 3. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas at the new Mount View School not covered by state funding. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For more information on the campaign, Mount View athletic facility naming opportunities, or to contribute: call 207.948.6120 or email futuremsad3@yahoo.com or visit www.futuremsad3.org. Contributions can be sent to FUTURE MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
Photo provided by FUTURE MSAD 3
FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors - 1st row left: Barbara Higgins, Sherry Vashon, Steve Bennett, Judy Nealley, Barrie Fernald, Coleen Putnam. 2nd row left: Monica Wing, Marsha Shibles, Bev Winship, Marie McCormick, Dot Quimby, Vicki Kupferman, Paula Miron. Missing from the photo - Doug Van Horn.
5/7/09
Nearly three years ago FUTURE MSAD 3 launched the capital campaign for the 300-seat Performing Arts Center at the new Mount View School with the announcement of a $250,000 challenge grant made by Unity Foundation Chairman and CEO, Larry Sterrs.
Sterrs told the crowd gathered in the Mount View cafeteria on that day in May 2006 that the Unity Foundation made the gift in honor of their founders, Bert G. and Coral B. Clifford. Now FUTURE MSAD 3 has announced the venue in the new Mount View School will be named The Clifford Performing Arts Center, in recognition of the lead gift provided by the Unity Foundation.
FUTURE MSAD 3 chairwoman Vicki Kupferman of Knox credits the Unity Foundation’s generosity as “the catalyst for hundreds of contributions to this campaign. We received support from Mount View alumni throughout Maine, New England, and across the country – as well as families, businesses and organizations here in SAD 3,” Kupferman said.
The grant provided a dollar match for every dollar raised by nonprofit FUTURE MSAD 3, up to $250,000.
“FUTURE MSAD 3 is tremendously grateful to the Unity Foundation,” Kupferman added, “their staff and board are an exceptional group of individuals. We are honored by their support and delighted to pay tribute to Bert and Coral Clifford with The Clifford Performing Arts Center, which will serve the students and communities of SAD 3 for generations to come.”
The first day of classes at the new Mount View School is set for Tuesday, September 1st, according to the MSAD 3 web site.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by community volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com or visit www.futuremsad3.org.
The Unity Foundation remains committed to the dream of its founder, Bert G. Clifford, who passed away in August 2001. His vision of supporting high-performance, mission-driven nonprofits that demonstrate “best practices” in administration and management remains the foundation’s guiding principle. Visit www.unityfdn.org.
4/17/09
The final count is in - SAD 3 Elementary Schools raised $1,086.59 in the fifth Penny Drive in March to benefit nonprofit FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE). Participating schools included Monroe Elementary, Unity Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Walker Elementary in Liberty, Troy Central and Morse Memorial in Brooks.
Peavey’s Store and Liberty Trading Post in Liberty also collected pennies to support the Walker School’s efforts.
In addition to the 90,059 pennies that were raised through the drive, another $186 in bills, larger coins, and a $50 check were contributed for the total of $1,086.59
Unity Elementary School received top honors for the highest per student contribution to the 2009 Penny Drive, at $2.07.
Students in classrooms at four of the six elementary schools also competed for top fundraising honors. The top classes include:
Mount View Elementary: Mrs. Heidi Bourgeois, 3rd grade
Troy Central Elementary: Mrs. Karen Stauffer, Kindergarten
Troy Central Elementary: Mrs. Laura Donahue, 1st grade
Unity Elementary: Mrs. Jennifer DeLorenzo, Kindergarten
Morse Memorial Elementary: Mrs. Lynn Warren, 1st grade
Again this year, pennies were counted and rolled by Unity residents Beverly Winship and her father Bob Winship. Beverly is a member of the FUTURE board of directors.
Over five years elementary schools have raised $7,362 through the annual SAD 3 Penny Drive.
Funds raised through the Penny Drive support FUTURE’s upcoming capital campaign to enhance and improve the athletic and recreational facilities at the new Mount View School complex currently under construction in Thorndike.
The penny drive was coordinated by FUTURE Event Committee Co-Chairs Bev Winship and Barbara Higgins, with volunteer support from Dot Quimby, Joanne Levesque, Johann Emery, Becky Porter, Colleen Connell, Debbie Muther, Donyse Babin, Paula Miron and Sherry Vashon.
“We’re so very grateful for the support of the district’s youngest students in the six elementary schools,” said Alicia J. Nichols, FUTURE MSAD 3 Campaign Director, “as well as the principals, faculty, staff and volunteers who truly all worked together as “one team” on this fundraising project.”
SAD 3 Elementary School Penny Drive Final Totals
Mount View $339.56
Unity $219.81
Walker (Liberty) $168.45
Troy Central $148.97
Morse Memorial (Brooks) $111.02
Monroe $98.78
While FUTURE’s first capital campaign supported the Mount View Performing Arts Center, this next campaign will focus on athletic and recreational facilities at the new school.
The state will fund an eight-lane rubberized track, a multi-purpose field inside the track, and a new high school soccer field. Two athletic fields behind the new middle school are included in what the state would fund. All other athletic improvements must be privately funded through the capital campaign.
4/1/09
FUTURE MSAD 3 board members are selling raffle tickets for a handcrafted queen-sized quilt made by Lila Bryant’s daughters and donated to FUTURE. Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5, and all proceeds will benefit the campaign to enhance Mount View’s athletic and recreational facilities. Tickets are available from any FUTURE board member or at Freedom Financial Group in Unity. The drawing will be held on Dec. 22, 2009 in the new Mount View High School Gym.
For more information call 207-948-6120 or email futuremsad3@yahoo.com.
This handcrafted queen-size quilt was made by the six daughters of the late Lila Bryant of Knox. The quilt was donated to FUTURE by the Bryant sisters to be raffled as a fundraiser. Tickets are available from any FUTURE board member or at Freedom Financial Group in Unity
3/6/09
FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) is sponsoring a luncheon following the Unity Town Meeting on Sat. March 28th at Unity Elementary School. The cost for the luncheon is $7 per person with proceeds benefiting FUTURE. The menu includes: casseroles, baked beans, rolls, pies, and beverages. The Unity Town Meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. with the luncheon to follow.
At the March 28th luncheon FUTURE board members will also be selling raffle tickets for a handcrafted queen-sized quilt made by Lila Bryant’s daughters and donated to FUTURE. Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5, and all proceeds will benefit the campaign to enhance Mount View’s athletic and recreational facilities. Tickets are available from any FUTURE board member or at Freedom Financial Group in Unity. The drawing will be held on Dec. 22, 2009 in the new Mount View High School Gym.
Mount View collectibles featuring the old school and the new school will also be available for purchase at the luncheon. Items include wooden collectibles, prints, magnets, ceramic cups and note cards.
FUTURE is currently planning a capital campaign to enhance and improve athletic and recreational facilities at the new Mount View School complex currently under construction in Thorndike.
FUTURE’s campaign will raise private funds to support equipment for the new Fitness Center, track & field equipment, bleachers and scoreboards, lights and sod for the new multi-purpose field, a new concessions and athletic storage building, and an endowment for maintenance of athletic facilities.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization governed by a board of 15 volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 or to contribute, call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com, or visit www.futuremsad3.org.
2/13/09
Pennies to support FUTURE’s upcoming capital campaign to enhance and improve athletic and recreational facilities at the new Mount View School
UNITY - FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) is sponsoring the fifth annual SAD 3 Penny Drive with the six elementary schools in the district – Monroe Elementary, Unity Elementary, Mt. View Elementary, Walker Elementary in Liberty, Troy Central and Morse Memorial in Brooks.
Funds raised through the Penny Drive will support FUTURE’s upcoming capital campaign to enhance and improve athletic and recreational facilities at the new Mount View School complex currently under construction in Thorndike.
FUTURE’s campaign will raise private funds to support equipment for the new Fitness Center, track & field equipment, bleachers and scoreboards, lights and sod for the new multi-purpose field, a new concessions and athletic storage building, and an endowment for maintenance of athletic facilities.
The slogan for the 2009 Penny Drive which kicks-off March 2nd and runs through March 27th is – “When we work together, we are ONE Team!”
Since 2004 participating elementary schools raised $6,276 to support enhancements to the new Mount View school – including the Performing Arts Center, and athletic facilities.
The Penny Drive is being coordinated by FUTURE MSAD 3 Event Committee Co-Chairs Bev Winship and Barbara Higgins, with volunteer support from Joanne Levesque, Johann Emery, Becky Porter, Colleen Connell, Debbie Muther, Donyse Babin, Paula Miron, and Sherry Vashon.
According to FUTURE board chairwoman Vicki Kupferman, “the goal for the athletic capital campaign and a probable launch date will be set after all of the elements for the athletic complex are determined, cost estimates secured, and the campaign plan is in place.”
New school architect Oak Point Associates is currently working with FUTURE on the plans for Mount View’s athletic enhancements.
“We know there’s already a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm for this next project,” Kupferman said.
“We’re looking forward to working together as ‘One Team,’” explained FUTURE Campaign Director Alicia J. Nichols, “especially with the district’s youngest students in the six elementary schools, and the principals, faculty and staff who are working on the 2009 Penny Drive. We’re grateful for their support,” Nichols added.
The state will fund an eight-lane rubberized track, a high school soccer field, and electric conduit to the fields at the new Mount View. Two athletic fields behind the new middle school are also being constructed. All other athletic improvements must be privately funded through the capital campaign.
“Before the public launch of the capital campaign can take place the goal needs to be determined and at least 50 percent of the goal must be pledged or contributed,” added Nichols.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization governed by a board of 15 volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 or to contribute, call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com, or visit www.futuremsad3.org.
1/13/09
UNITY, ME – The FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors has announced the election of the following officers at their January 12th meeting: Chairwoman, Vicki Kupferman of Knox; Vice Chairwoman, Marsha Shibles of Knox; Treasurer, Barrie Fernald of Troy; and Secretary, Paula Miron of Brooks.
Re-elected to the board for three-year terms were Beverly Winship of Unity, Monica Wing of Thorndike, and Vicki Kupferman.
The FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors also includes the following district residents: Coleen Putnam of Brooks; Judy Nealley of Monroe; representing Unity – Barbara Higgins, Dot Quimby and Wayne Suomi; representing Freedom – Steve Bennett and Doug Van Horn; and representing Thorndike – Marie McCormick and Sheryl Vashon.
FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) is a non-profit organization run by board of 15 community volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding.
FUTURE’s next capital campaign will support enhancements to Mount View’s recreation and athletic facilities.
While the Pre-K to 12 Mount View school currently under construction in Thorndike will feature a new state-funded eight-lane track, multi-purpose field, and an additional high school soccer field, the state will not fund items such as scoreboards, bleachers, lights, dugouts and other enhancements.
The enhancement plan to be funded through private contributions approved by the SAD 3 school board also calls for new equipment for both track and the new fitness center and improved amenities for spectators including a new outdoor high school concession building.
Campaign planning is underway as FUTURE works with new school architect Oak Point Associates to secure cost estimates necessary to set the capital campaign’s financial goal.
For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 or to make a tax-deductible gift visit www.futuremsad3.org, call 207-948-6120, or email futuremsad3@yahoo.com.
Photo by Alicia J. Nichols
2009 FUTURE MSAD 3 Officers elected January 12th include (left to right) Secretary Paula Miron of Brooks; Chairwoman Vicki Kupferman of Knox; and Vice Chairwoman Marsha Shibles of Knox. Missing from the photo is Treasurer Barrie Fernald of Troy.
Photo by Alicia J. Nichols
2009 FUTURE board, first row left to right: Dot Quimby, Paula Miron, Vicki Kupferman, Marsha Shibles, Sherry Vashon, Coleen Putnam; back row left to right: Doug Van Horn, Judy Nealley, Wayne Suomi, Bev Winship, Steve Bennett, and Barbara Higgins. Missing from the photo: Barrie Fernald, Marie McCormick, and Monica Wing.
10/8/08
FUTURE MSAD 3 will be selling Mount View memorabilia manufactured by Fernwood Artworks of Maine at the Dec. 6 Christmas Craft Fair at Mount View High School.
The Fernwood Collectibles are a free-standing wooden block with a custom original water color of the current Mount View School, or the new Mount View School on the front and information about the artwork on the back.
At the end of the 2009 academic year the current Mount View School will be demolished…to be replaced by the new Mount View School complex presently under construction. FUTURE will have Fernwood Collectibles of both the old Mount View and the new Mount View schools available for sale for the holiday season at the Mount View Christmas Craft Fair, December 6th.
Additional collectibles item include matted prints, note cards, mugs, and magnets featuring the current school. Ceramic mugs and magnets will also be available featuring the new Mount View School set to open in fall 2009.
Tom and Sandy Manship started Fernwood of Maine in the spring of 1994. The business is located in Northfield, ME. For more information on Fernwood Artworks of Maine, visit www.fernwoodartworks.com.
8/18/08
The fifth annual FUTURE MSAD 3 Golf Tournament will be held September 13 at Country View Golf Club, Route 7 in Brooks. Tournament registration is at 7:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. and will be held rain or shine.
The FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) board of directors voted unanimously to dedicate the 2008 Golf Tournament to the memory of Carl Brown, who was always a good friend to FUTURE. Brown, who passed away last May, was the long-time co-owner and manager of Country View Golf Club.
“The FUTURE MSAD 3 board felt very strongly about dedicating this year’s tournament to Carl’s memory,” explained Barrie Fernald. Fernald is the 2008 tournament director and also the treasurer of the FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors.
“Carl was a great friend to our organization and helped us every step of the way with this event over the past four years. By dedicating this tournament to his memory we want to say ‘thank you’ to Carl and his family,” Fernald added.
In recognition of the challenging economy, organizers of this year’s tournament have dropped the team fees by 23 percent and hole sponsorships by 50 percent. Team fees are $50 per person or $200 for a team if team fee is paid in full by Sept. 2nd. Team paying after Sept. 2nd will be $60 per person or $240 per team. Fees include 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, continental breakfast, lunch and prizes. The winning team will also receive free entry for the 2009 tournament.
“By lowering our fees,” Fernald continued “we hope to encourage even more people to support this important fundraising event – by golfing and playing the contests on the course, sponsoring a hole, donating a prize or a food item.”
Hole sponsorships are available for $50. Sponsors will receive their business or family name on a large golf-ball shaped sign at a hole on the Country View course.
Also new this year is a chance to win a car worth more than $30,000.
The Hole-In-One prize is winner’s choice of a 2008 Buick Lacrosse or a 2008 Buick Lucerne, sponsored Dutch Chevrolet Buick Pontiac in Belfast. The cars are valued at $30,999.
Additional hole-in-one prizes include TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons and Smoke Rac Wedges; a TaylorMade Burner Driver and Burner Fairway Woods; and a five-day/four-night golf vacation to a fabulous Fairmount Resort.
According to Fernald, many golfers should be happy to know that organizers have eliminated “string-by-the-foot” for this year’s tournament, and Ross McGee is returning for “Let the Pro hit it for you.”
Tournament proceeds will benefit the new campaign for Mount View athletic facilities.
Construction of the new Mount View school provides an opportunity to create quality athletic and recreational facilities that will help to promote a healthy lifestyle and combat youth obesity rates.
While the Pre-K to 12 Mount View school currently under construction in Thorndike will feature a new state-funded eight-lane track, multi-purpose field, and an additional high school soccer field, the state will not fund items such as scoreboards, bleachers, equipment, lights, and dugouts.
Ensuring Mount View students have the facilities they deserve has always been the focus of FUTURE’s work.
For more information regarding hole sponsorship and team registration email Barrie Fernald at barrie@uninets.net or call 207-948-2644.
8/11/08
A proposed plan listing possible enhancements to the new Mount View school’s indoor and outdoor athletic facilities will be considered by the SAD 3 school board at their Aug. 11th meeting.
While the Pre-K to 12 Mount View school currently under construction in Thorndike will feature a new state-funded eight-lane track, multi-purpose field, and an additional high school soccer field, the state will not fund items such as scoreboards, bleachers, equipment, lights, and dugouts. The nonprofit group FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) is ready to “step up to the plate to raise private funds to support the athletic enhancements not funded by the state,” according to FUTURE MSAD 3 Campaign Director Alicia Nichols.
“FUTURE began working with Superintendent Joe Mattos in July 2007 – it was actually his third day on the job – to plan this project,” Nichols explained. In August 2007 the SAD 3 school board unanimously endorsed FUTURE MSAD 3 as the fundraising entity for the capital campaign to benefit Mount View athletics.
In its first capital campaign FUTURE raised more than $575,000 to fund the 300-seat Mount View Performing Arts Center, located off the main lobby of the new school. The Unity Foundation provided a $250,000 matching grant to the campaign. Laurie Osgood and Rod McElroy are the Honorary Co-Chairs for that campaign.
“Supporting Mount View athletics was a natural next step after funding the Performing Arts Center,” Nichols said. “A number of dedicated volunteers including the FUTURE board and the 24-member Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee have worked tirelessly on this plan,” added Nichols.
A joint board workshop was held in September 2007 with the FUTURE and SAD 3 boards, and from that meeting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was crafted and then approved in February 2008 outlining the roles and responsibilities to guide the project.
Included in the MOU was the formation of an Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee with the charge of seeking public input on project components and securing cost estimates for the enhancements.
FUTURE board members Vicki Kupferman of Knox and Doug Van Horn of Freedom Co-Chair the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee (AEAC), which is comprised of FUTURE board members, Booster Club members, MVHS athletic department staff, coaches, faculty, and community residents. The AEAC has been working since February to develop a master plan that will be the foundation for FUTURE’s next capital campaign to support enhancements for Mount View athletics.
Between March and April the AEAC held 11 meetings with Mount View students, faculty, athletic staff and community members to seek input on athletic enhancements. SAD 3 voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum supporting the enhancements in a June 10th district-wide vote.
AEAC Co-Chair Doug Van Horn will present the plan at the Aug. 11th SAD 3 school board meeting, outlining improvements to new and existing facilities for baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, softball, soccer, and track.
The plan also calls for new equipment for both track and the new fitness center, an outdoor basketball court for the Middle School, improved amenities for spectators including permanent bleachers and scoreboards, lighting the multi-purpose field, and a new outdoor high school concession building.
While no financial goal for the capital campaign has been set, securing the approval of the SAD 3 school board is the next step in the plan.
“The students of this district have always been FUTURE’s first priority and we know there’s already a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm for this next project,” Nichols said.
School board members will review the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee proposed plan at their August 11th meeting, and will consider it for approval at their September 8th board meeting. Once approved, FUTURE will continue working with SAD 3 and new school architect Oak Point Associates of Biddeford to develop specific site plans and renderings.
Nichols describes capital campaigns as marathons. “There’s still a great deal of planning work to do. Campaigns of this scope are like an endurance race, and we have a lot of “miles” and “hill work” ahead of us, but with nearly 400 donors to the first campaign, we have a solid track record of support,” added Nichols.
When Oak Point completes their design work FUTURE should be closer to knowing the capital campaign goal which will include an operating endowment for athletics.
“Mount View athletics have a strong, proud tradition and we’re looking forward to working together as “one team” with Superintendent Joe Mattos, the board, the Athletic Booster Club, the Football Booster Club, coaching staff, parents, alumni, and potential funders,” said Nichols, “all of whom are passionate about Mount View athletics.”
For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 or to contribute, call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com, or visit www.futuremsad3.org. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
ATHLETIC ENHANCEMENT PLAN TIMELINE
July 2007 – FUTURE began working with Superintendent Joe Mattos on plans to coordinate the athletic enhancement project with SAD 3.
August 2007 – the SAD 3 school board unanimously endorsed FUTURE MSAD 3 as the fundraising entity for the capital campaign to benefit Mount View athletics.
September 2007 – the boards of FUTURE and SAD 3 held a workshop to discuss enhancements to the new and existing athletic facilities.
January 2008 – FUTURE, the Mount View Athletic Booster Club and Football Booster Club held a workshop to begin recruiting members for the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee to develop the master plan for athletic facility enhancements.
February 2008
A Memorandum of Understanding was approved by the SAD 3 and FUTURE boards outlining the roles and responsibilities to guide the project.
The AEAC, comprised of FUTURE board members, Booster Club members, MVHS athletic department staff, coaches, faculty, and community residents begins meeting.
March 2008 – AEAC meets with MVHS athletic staff, students, faculty, for input on enhancements.
April 2008 – AEAC made site visits to Mount Desert Island High School, Foxcroft Academy, and Lawrence High School; and held six public meetings at SAD 3 Elementary schools to seek community input on athletic enhancements.
May 2008 – AEAC presented information at SAD 3 Public Referendum Hearing to educate district voters.
June 2008 – SAD 3 voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum supporting the enhancements in a June 10th district-wide vote.
AEAC met with SAD 3 Building Committee for a preliminary review of enhancements.
July 2008 – AEAC met with Oak Point Associates to review proposed plan.
August 2008 – School board to review the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee Proposed Plan.
September 2008 – School board to consider approving AEAC Proposed Plan. Once approved, FUTURE will continue working with SAD 3 and new school architects Oak Point Associates of Biddeford to develop specific site plans and renderings.
7/17/08
Five members of the FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors were treated to a sneak preview of the new Mount View school under construction in Thorndike. The new Mount View is set to open in the fall of 2009. FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, raised more than $575,000 to fund the 300-seat Mount View Performing Arts Center, located off the main lobby of the new school. Laurie Osgood and Rod McElroy are the Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs.
Tom McNealy, clerk of the works for the new school project and SAD 3 Superintendent Joe Mattos provided a guided tour of the 188,000 square-foot construction project on June 27th for FUTURE board members Barrie Fernald, Barbara Higgins, Vicki Kupferman, Marsha Shibles, and Doug Van Horn.
The $40 million school, the largest ever funded by the state of Maine, will serve pre-kindergarten through high school students from the SAD 3 communities of Unity, Troy, Thorndike, Jackson, Waldo, Brooks, Freedom, Knox, Monroe, Montville and Liberty. As McNealy and Mattos explained, the new Mount View will feature state of the art technology and energy efficiency.
A wood chip boiler will produce more than enough heat without using the reserve oil burners. Radiant heat coming from over 10 miles of heat tubing in the concrete slab floors will make for a very comfortable environment, even on January days when it’s below zero and the wind’s howling.
An air exchange system will provide fresh air in the building every 90 minutes and will be closely monitored and controlled by computer.
FUTURE board members were most eager to see the progress on the Performing Arts Center.
The new performance venue will feature a thrust stage, ramp seating, warm bamboo paneling, a deep-green theatre curtain, upholstered auditorium seats, cat-walk, mezzanine and control booth. All of these enhancements were made possible thanks to the generosity of private contributors, whose gifts were matched by a $250,000 grant from the Unity Foundation, in honor of their founders, Bert G. and Coral B. Clifford. A named seat campaign is ongoing. Proceeds will be used by FUTURE to establish an endowment for the Mount View Performing Arts Center.
FUTURE’s next project will fund enhancements to Mount View’s new and existing athletic facilities. Vicki Kupferman and Doug Van Horn are Co-Chairs of the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee, which formed last February to develop the enhancement plan, the first step in designing what will be a major capital campaign.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization governed by a board of 14 volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 or to contribute, call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com, or visit www.futuremsad3.org.
PHOTO CREDITS: ALL PHOTOS BY Alicia J. Nichols
“Oh those views!” The new Mount View features beautiful scenery from nearly every vantage point.
Students, faculty, staff and administrators will be toasty even on the coldest winter days thanks to over 10 miles of radiant heat tubing in the new school’s floors.
New school architect Oak Point Associates’ clerk of the works, Tom McNealy explains the technical side of one of the many mechanical rooms in the new Mount View that will keep the facility running efficiently.
There will be a quiz following this tour – clerk of the works Tom McNealy provides an in-depth explanation to FUTURE board members and Superintendent Joe Mattos during the June 27th tour.
The main entrance to the Mount View Performing Arts Center is off the main lobby of the new school. With expansive glass walls, the lobby will benefit from an enormous amount of natural light from end to end.
The view from the mezzanine down to the stage of the Mount View Performing Arts Center. With a ramped floor, there won’t be a bad seat in the house.
A cat walk is suspended high above the stage in the Mount View Performing Arts Center and will be used to hang lighting instruments for productions.
FUTURE MSAD 3 board members in front of the stage in the new Mount View Performing Arts Center: (L-R) Marsha Shibles, Barrie Fernald, Vicki Kupferman, Doug Van Horn, and Barbara Higgins.
6/12/08 - Mount View’s ’09 In Action gives grant to FUTURE MSAD 3 Student group endorses athletic facility enhancements
THORNDIKE – The ’09 In Action – Partners In Philanthropy committee at Mount View High School awarded a $1,250 grant to FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) at a presentation held at the school on June 11th. The grant provides seed funding for FUTURE’s next capital campaign to support enhancements to Mount View’s new and existing athletic and recreational facilities.
’09 In Action is a group of Mount View juniors who have been working with the Maine Community Foundation’s Waldo County Committee since 2006 to make grant funds available that will improve conditions in SAD 3 communities.
Mount View ’09 In Action members, Casandra Sinclair, Macy Montminy, and Dakota McAdam
During the year students work with Barbara Adams, a Mount View Guidance Counselor, and Patrick Walsh, a volunteer member of the Waldo County Committee.
Patrick Walsh of the Maine Community Foundation Waldo County Fund addresses Mount View ’09 In Action students L-R: Chausa Tra, Casandra Sinclair, Macy Montminy, Carolyn Steeves, Jack Wilde, John Sullivan, and Ben Webber
Cherie Galyean, Regional Coordinator at the Maine Community Foundation, attended the presentation and spoke about the importance of youth involvement in philanthropy.
Cherie Galyean, Regional Coordinator at the Maine Community Foundation speaks to the ’09 In Action students and grant recipients at Mount View on June 11th.
The Mount View students reviewed all of the grant applications and made final decisions to award grants to three area nonprofits, including FUTURE MSAD 3.
Vicki Kupferman of Knox, a FUTURE MSAD 3 board member and Co-Chair of the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee, accepted the check.
Vicki Kupferman of FUTURE MSAD 3 (far right) accepts a check for $1,250 from Mount View’s ’09 In Action, L-R: Dakota McAdam, Chausa Tra, Macy Montminy, Carolyn Steeves, Sarah Wentworth, Casandra Sinclair, Ben Webber; John Sullivan and Jack Wilde (back row)
We are so grateful for the support from current students for this next project, which will benefit Mount View students for decades to come, and we thank ’09 In Action for your support,” Kupferman said after receiving the grant check from Walsh.
Mount View junior John Sullivan of Troy speaks about his involvement in ’09 In Action
5/19/08 - SAD 3 elementary schools work together as one team! More than 150,000 pennies donated to support future capital campaign. The final count is in - SAD 3 Elementary Schools raised $1,510. 57 in the fourth annual Penny Drive to benefit nonprofit FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE). Participating schools included Monroe Elementary, Unity Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Walker Elementary in Liberty, Troy Central and Morse Memorial in Brooks.
The total raised represents 151,057 pennies, most of which were counted and rolled by Bob Winship of Unity.
Funds raised through the Penny Drive support FUTURE’s upcoming capital campaign to enhance and improve the athletic facilities at the new Mount View School complex currently under construction in Thorndike. The Unity Area Rotary Club, UniTel, and area individuals also contributed to the total raised.
The Penny Drive was coordinated by FUTURE MSAD 3 Event Committee Co-Chairs Bev Winship and Barbara Higgins, both of Unity, with volunteer support from Joanne Levesque, Becky Porter, Colleen Connell, Debbie Muther, Donyse Babin, Paula Miron, and Sherry Vashon.
“We’re so very grateful for the support of the district’s youngest students in the six elementary schools,” said Alicia J. Nichols, FUTURE MSAD 3 Campaign Director, “as well as the principals, faculty, staff and volunteers who truly all worked together as “one team” on this fundraising project.”
FUTURE recognizes the school with the highest percentage of student participation. In 2008 Troy Central Elementary School takes the honors with $2.62 raised per student.
Students in classrooms at four of the six elementary schools also competed for top fundraising honors. The top four classes include:
Mrs. Bryant, Kindergarten, Mount View Elementary
Mrs. Hamilton, Grades 5 & 6, Unity Elementary
Mrs. Stauffer, Kindergarten, Troy Central Elementary
Mrs. Breau, Grade 5, Morse Memorial Elementary
| Mount View | $449.39 |
| Troy Central | $275.45 |
| Morse Memorial(Brooks) | $253.23 |
| Unity | $243.83 |
| Walker(Liberty) | $143.43 |
| Monroe | $101.52 |
Over four years elementary schools have raised $6,276 through the annual SAD 3 Penny Drive.
While FUTURE’s first capital campaign supported the Mount View Performing Arts Center, this next campaign will focus on athletic and recreational facilities at the new school.
FUTURE formed an Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee (AEAC) to seek public input on athletic facility enhancements; conduct research; develop a comprehensive master plan with the architects; secure cost estimates; and present a final list of enhancements to the boards of both FUTURE and MSAD 3.
Vicki Kupferman of Knox and Doug Van Horn of Freedom are co-chairs of the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee.
The state will fund an eight-lane rubberized track, a high school soccer field, and electric conduit to the fields at the new Mount View. Two athletic fields behind the new middle school are also being constructed. All other athletic improvements must be privately funded through the capital campaign.
5/12/08 - Take a peak, have a seat! FUTURE shares latest rendering of Mount View Performing Arts Center.While the new Mount View School currently under construction in Thorndike is still more than one year away from completion, a “sneak peak” of the Performing Arts Center funded through a private capital campaign is now available thanks to the wonder of computer technology.
FUTURE MSAD 3, the nonprofit organization that conducted the fundraising effort has received an updated rendering of the 300-seat Mount View Performing Arts Center detailing the facilities interior design and color scheme.
The computer-generated rendering, provided by new school architect Oak Point Associates of Biddeford, shows warm bamboo paneling, a deep-green theatre curtain, upholstered auditorium seats, and a portion of the cat-walk high overlooking the stage.
A $575,000 campaign to support the Mount View Performing Arts Center was launched in 2006 with the announcement of a $250,000 challenge grant from the Unity Foundation in honor of their founders, Bert G. and Coral B. Clifford. Laurie Osgood and Rod McElroy are Honorary Campaign Co-Chairs.
Nearly 400 individuals, foundations, businesses, organizations and SAD 3 elementary school students contributed to the capital campaign.
While the challenge grant was met and the campaign goal exceeded in October 2007, FUTURE announced it will establish an endowment to support the Performing Arts Center with remaining funds after the final expenses for the facility have been covered.
According to FUTURE MSAD 3 Campaign Director Alicia Nichols, a named seat campaign launched in the summer of 2007 will continue until all remaining 155 seats are named, with those contributions helping to create the new endowed fund.
The named seat campaign offers donors the opportunity to have an engraved plate on one or more seats. To date, donors have named 143 of the 298 available seats.
“While we have reached the campaign goal and achieved the Unity Foundation challenge grant,” Nichols explained, “we are continuing the named seat campaign, and those gifts will help to establish an endowed fund that will support the new performing arts center for decades to come.”
Seats may be named in memory of a loved one, for a student, child, grandchild, family, business, civic group, favorite teacher, administrator, coach, bus driver, best friend, classmate, Mount View class, team, or club.
Named seats are available at a variety of levels for contributions ranging from $150 to $2,500 and are assigned to the appropriate row as gifts come in. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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3/27/08 - Bangor Savings Bank to offer collectibles of old and new Mount View Schools. Beginning April 1st Mount View memorabilia manufactured by Fernwood Artworks of Maine will be available for purchase at Bangor Savings Bank in Unity. The Fernwood Collectibles are a free-standing wooden block with a custom original water color of the current Mount View School, or the new Mount View School on the front and information about the artwork on the back. Fernwood Artworks of Maine creates custom artwork for gift shops, schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Sales of Mount View Fernwood Collectibles will benefit FUTURE MSAD 3, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2004 to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding.
3/17/08 - ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MOUNT VIEW ATHLETICS? Come tell us what you think. Help to plan proposed enhancements to Mount View's new and existing athletic facilities. Join other interested community members at one of six public meetings hosted by the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee. All meetings are 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. April 1 Monroe Elementary School April 2 Walker Elementary, Liberty April 3 Morse Memorial Elementary School, Brooks April 7 Mount View, Thorndike April 9 Unity Elementary School April 10 Troy Central Elementary School
2/21/08 - Fourth Annual SAD 3 Elementary School Penny Drive to Kick Off March 3. FUTURE MSAD 3 is sponsoring the fourth annual SAD 3 Penny Drive with the six elementary schools in the district. Funds raised through the Penny Drive will support FUTURE's upcoming capital campaign to enhance and improve the athletic facilities at the new Mount View School complex currently under construction in Thorndike.
2/11/08 - FUTURE MSAD 3 announces agreement with school board. A formal agreement regarding a capital campaign for Mount View athletics was approved by the SAD 3 board of directors at their Feb. 11 meeting.
2/5/08 - Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee in the news! Read the Waterville Sentinel's on-line posting at MaineToday.com and check out Village Soup's February 4, 2008 article.
2/1/08 - Invitation to Join the Athletic Enhancement Advisory Committee FUTURE MSAD 3 is now planning a capital campaign for enhancements and improvements to Mount View's new and existing athletic fields. Public input will be an important part of the planning process. Read more about the AEAC.
12/19/07 - Mount View Chamber Singer Alumni Concert a Rousing Success! A reunion concert featuring alumni and 2007-08 Mount View Chamber Singers under the direction of Mr. Stevenson was performed on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. A reception followed the concert. Thanks to all who participated and made the evening so dynamic and fun!
12/8/07 - Molten Mama Lampwork Beads and Jewelry held its Second Annual Open Studio and Holiday Jewelry Sale To Benefit FUTURE MSAD 3. Lisa Cooley, jewelry artist and SAD 3 board member, was on hand all day to give demonstrations and discuss the ancient art of glass bead making.
11/14/07 - In recognition of outstanding performances...A "Campaign Celebration for Contributors" was held Saturday, Nov. 10, in the cafeteria at Mount View High School to recognize donors to the Mount View Performing Arts Center. As of Saturday, Nov. 10, a total of $634,482 had been raised in just 17 months, far exceeding the projected five-year goal of $500,000. A total of 370 organizations, businesses and individuals have contributed to the fund. A hearty THANKS to all!
To listen to an mp3 of this event, click here. (Please note that the file is 80.9 MB and approximately 45 mintues long).
11/6/07 - Own a piece of Mount View history. FUTURE MSAD 3 is now selling Fernwood Collectibles, depicting the old and new Mount View school by Maine artist Sandy Manship. The collectibles will be available for sale December 1st at the Mount View Christmas Craft Fair (while supplies last!) and/or, you may download an order form now.
10/15/2007 - FUTURE MSAD 3 Raises $250,000 To Match the Unity Foundation Challenge Grant for the Performing Arts Center. An announcement was held at the Unity Foundation today to acknowledge this milestone and to thank all involved with the effort. The current campaign total stands at $632,000, surpassing the overall $575,000 campaign goal. Additional gifts will be used to establish and endowment to support the new Performing Arts Center. At left, Larry Sterrs, President and CEO of the Unity Foundation, presents Steve Bennett, Chair of the FUTURE MSAD 3 Board of Directors, with a gift in honor of the hard work done by the FUTURE MSAD 3 board members.
At right, Rod McElroy, Honorary Campaign Co-Chair for the Performing Arts Center Campaign, former MSAD 3 Superintendent, Mount View High School Principal and Guidance Counselor shares a memory with Steve Bennett, Larry Sterrs and attendees at the announcement.
10/12/2007 - Thank you Donors! Together, we did it! With the support of more than 357 donors, FUTURE MSAD 3 has met the goal of raising $250,000 for the Unity Foundation challenge grant! We are elated and grateful and thank everyone for your interest, donations of all sizes and for your generous efforts throughout the community. We hope that you will remain involved with upcoming FUTURE MSAD 3 campaigns for further enhancements to the Mount View school complex.
10/6/07 - Fourth Annual Golf Tournament at Country View Golf Club in Brooks benefited the Mount View Performing Arts Center Campaign.
The tournament was held on another spectacular fall day. Keith McPherson of Albion was the tournament director for a second year. Also for a second year in a row, the First Place team was Steve Bantle and Tyler Bantle of Thorndike, Rick Gilman of Holden and Mike Lantz (FUTURE MSAD 3 board member) of Monroe - we congratulate them, along with all of the other contest and raffle winners at the tournament. FUTURE MSAD 3 is extremely thankful to the many participants, sponsors, donors and volunteers, and to Carl Brown for his generosity and for hosting the tournament at Country View Golf Club. The event raised a total of $4,000. Enjoy some photos from the day below.
9/15/2007 - Photos of Construction at the new School Complex are now posted on the SAD 3 website and will be updated periodically. Watch the progress!
9/6/2007 - A First Mount View principal, Charles L. Cosgrove, Jr. to be honored with the center seat in the front row of the Mount View Performing Arts Center.
8/10/2007 - The Seat Campaign is in full swing! Materials are available for download. See buttons on the Navigation bar at right.
7/5/2007 - FUTURE MSAD 3 launches named seat initiative for the performing arts center to be constructed in the new Mount View School complex in Thorndike.
7/5/2007 - FUTURE MSAD 3 receives $3,500 from Oak Grove School Foundation. The Oak Grove School Foundation had previously support the campaign with a $2,000 grant in 2004.
6/19/2007 - A Mount View Class of 1982 sets sights on 25th reunion gift. Next month, the Class of 1982 will gather to celebrate their 25th reunion, and as alumni make plans to return and renew old acquaintances on July 6 and 7, a group of classmates has set their sights on raising $25,000 for a class gift to the new Mount View Performing Arts Center.
6/3/2007 - A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held Saturday, June 2, at the construction site adjacent to the current Mount View school complex on Route 220. The ceremony was a symbolic gesture to commemorate the building of the pre-K-12 school construction, which actually began a few months ago. (Photo above by David Leaming, Waterville Sentinel)
5/9/2007 - UniTel Inc. of Unity presented a $30,000 check to FUTURE MSAD 3 in a ceremony Wednesday morning at Mount View High School. The gift brings the $575,000 campaign for enhancements to the state-funded auditorium at SAD 3's new school complex to within $55,000 of its goal. Officers and other members of Mount View's first-year class, which will be the first to graduate from the new school complex, accepted the gift on behalf of the FUTURE group. In the photo, above and at left, UniTel presents $30,000 gift to Class of 2010 for Mount View Performing Arts Center Campaign: L-R, Steve Bennett, Maya Doyle, Student Council Representative; Jason Fine, Vice President; Justin Pierel, Treasurer; Ethan Stubbs, Secretary; Sophie Veilleux, Class President; Ben Fox, Student Council Representative; Laurie Osgood, President/COO of UniTel.
4/26/2007 - Liberty family gift an extension of life committed to arts. The Crichton family of Liberty, with a steadfast commitment to the arts in Waldo County, has gifted $5,000 to the campaign for the 300-seat Mount View Performing Arts Center in Thorndike. The gift will be matched as part of a $250,000 Unity Foundation challenge grant.
4/10/2007 - FUTURE MSAD 3 to offer named seat campaign to reach arts center goal.
4/2/2007 - USDA donates $30,000 to FUTURE MSAD 3. FUTURE MSAD 3 was presented with a $30,000 Community Facilities Grant from USDA Rural Development on Friday, March 30, for the purchase of theatrical lighting and sound system equipment for the planned performing arts center in the new Mount View School. The check-passing ceremony took place just prior to the 7 p.m. Old Tyme Radio Hour production at Mount View. This federal grant brings FUTURE MSAD 3 within $90,000 of its overall campaign goal. In the photo above and at right, Maine State Director for USDA Rural Development Michael W. Aube, left, presents a check to FUTURE MSAD 3 board chairman Steve Bennett, center, and U.S. Congressman Michael Michaud. (Photo by Tina Shute)
3/8/2007 - Family gift boosts Mount View Performing Arts Center campaign. A family with close ties to SAD 3 has made a $5,000 gift to the campaign for the 300-seat Mount View Performing Arts Center. With this gift, FUTURE MSAD 3 needs just $120,000 to meet the Unity Foundation challenge grant and the overall campaign goal. The gift is from L. Robert and Olive Couturier of Monroe, Martha and Mark Coleman, and Glenn and Kelli Couturier, all of Montville. The family's gift will be matched as part of a $250,000 Unity Foundation challenge grant.
2/06/2007 -
Sign of Progress takes Center Stage at Mount View. A Goal Sign for the Mount View Performing Arts Center Campaign was erected in front of the Mount View complex in Thorndike showing the progress toward the $575,000 capital campaign goal. Community volunteers dug the post holes and Buxton Services of Monroe provided the posts to hold the sign, which was installed Monday, February 5th by the volunteers, as well as students. Less than $126,000 is needed to meet the Unity Foundation challenge grant and the overall campaign goal. Jim and Linda Miller of Miller Signs and Graphics in Newport designed the sign. The student volunteers in the above photo and who helped secure the sign on the front lawn are, from left to right, Edyth Spencer, Sophie Veilleux, Stephen Lee, Emily Nason and Sara Phillips. Stephen is a WCTC carpentry student and the others are Drama Club members. (Photo by Tina Shute)
12/20/06 - FUTURE MSAD 3 has received a $5,000 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support the campaign for the 300-seat Mount View School Performing Arts Center.
At right, Unity Branch Assistant at Bangor Savings Bank, Pam Myrick, presents a check for $5,000 in support of the Mount View Performing Arts Center capital campaign to UNITEL President and COO Laurie Osgood, Honorary Campaign Co-Chair. Both Myrick and Osgood are Mount View High School graduates.
12/16/06 - Lisa Cooley, SAD 3 board member from Jackson, donated 15% of profits from a one-day Sale Event of her hand crafted lampwork beads and jewelry through her business, Molten Mama.
12/11/06 - Memorandum of Understanding between SAD 3 and FUTURE MSAD 3 approved.
At left, Glenn Couturier, chairman of SAD 3, and Steve Bennett, chairman of FUTURE MSAD 3, seal an agreement over private funding for enhancements to a performing arts center at the new Thorndike school complex. (Photo By Andy Kekacs, Village Soup)
12/6/06 - Unity Area Rotary Club pledges $5,000 to the FUTURE MSAD 3 campaign for the Mount View Performing Arts Center.
Below right, Pam Myrick, President of the Unity Area Rotary Club, presents a check in the amount of $2,500 to Steve Bennett (center), Chair of the Board of Directors of FUTURE MSAD 3, and Alicia Nichols, Campaign Director of FUTURE MSAD 3. Deborah Walters, Unity Area Rotary Club President presented a check for $2,500 to Rod McElroy at the December 5th meeting at the Homestead Restaurant in Unity, completing the $5,000 pledge.
12/2/06 - The MVHS Craft Fair this year included a FUTURE MSAD 3 table selling items for the third year. Thank you to all the crafters and volunteers who donated items to be sold, as well as their time, for the Holiday Craft Fair.
11/20/06 - FUTURE MSAD 3 asks former SAD 3 employees to stay in touch.
11/22/06 - SAD 3 bargaining units endorse FUTURE MSAD 3 fundraising efforts.
10/27/06 - Penny Drive in SAD 3 sets record. The third annual SAD 3 Elementary School Penny Drive to benefit the Mount View Performing Arts Center Campaign raised $2,766.61 - a record setting tally that surpasses the $2,000 combined total raised in 2004 and 2005. The Penny Drive took place between September 11 and October 27 at all six district elementary schools - Monroe Elementary, Unity Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Walker School in Liberty, Troy Central and Morse Memorial in Brooks. The Penny Drive gives the youngest students in the district an opportunity to take part in supporting the Mount View Performing Arts Center campaign, and with the total this year the elementary grades have raised more than $4,700 for the project. FUTURE MSAD 3 held ice cream parties at each school to thank the Penny Drive participants and recognize top fundraisers. A grant from the Maine Community Foundation helped pay for the ice cream. At right, students in Unity line up for their ice cream sundaes.
10/7/06 - Third Annual Golf Tournament at Country View Golf Club in Brooks benefited the Mount View Performing Arts Center. Keith McPherson of Albion was the tournament director. A total of 16 teams played in the tournament, which was held on a spectacular fall day. A numbers of players made direct gifts to the campaign, raising a total of $6,324. Enjoy some photos from the day below.
8/19/06 - 5K Run/Walk raises $1,000 with help from Clear Channel Communications
The photo at right shows Barbara Rado Mosseau, Superintendent of MSAD 3 being interviewed by Matt Thompson of 103.3 Real Country while at the 5K in Thorndike August 19, 2006. Pete Quimby was also at the event with the Clear Channel Community Cares Van. To help promote the event, FUTURE MSAD 3 board members engaged in a series of radio broadcasts with Clear Channel Communications. Enjoy more photos from the 5K Race/Walk below.
8/2/06 - FUTURE MSAD 3 reaches Benchmark Surpassing $250,000.
5/31/06 - Capital Campaign for the Performing Arts Center kicks of with an announcement by Larry Sterrs, President of the Unity Foundation, about a challenge grant offered FUTURE MSAD 3 in honor of Bert G. and Coral B. Clifford of Unity!
5/18-19/06 - FUTURE MSAD 3 board members volunteer at MVHS production of Little Women.
Below, right, FUTURE MSAD 3 board members Barrie Fernald, Bev Winship and Monica Wing greet community members attending a Mount View Drama Club performance of Little Women.