FUTURE MSAD 3 is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting enhancements at the Mount View School in Thorndike. We launched the First Things First campaign to raise $124,000 by Sept. 30 2009 to fund the infrastructure work (water, power and sewer) currently underway on the Mount View athletic complex site. Send your tax-deductible donation today to: FUTURE MSAD 3, PO Box 151, Unity, ME 04988. Together we're working for youth in SAD 3.
8/15/10
The Seventh Annual Future MSAD3 Golf Tournament is scheduled for September 11 at Country View Golf Club, Route 7, Brooks.
Tournament registration is at 7 AM with a shotgun start at 8 AM, and will be held rain or shine.
"This popular golf event at the scenic Waldo County golf course is a fun mix of competition and camaraderie."said Tournament Co-Chair Barrie Fernald. "It is also an important fundraiser for the Future MSAD3 athletic facilities campaign." she added.
Teams are encouraged to contact Tournament Co-Chairs Barrie Fernald (207)948-2644, or Shirley Caler (207)342-5993 soon, as this event fills quickly. Registration fee before September 3 is $50 per person, or $200 per team, and includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, continental breakfast, lunch and a wide array of prizes.
"Some teams come every year, and compete with each other. This year is shaping up to be one of the best." said Tournament Co-Chair Shirley Caler.
Hole sponsorships are available for individuals at $50 per hole, and for businesses at $100 per hole. Sponsors will receive their business or family name on a large golf-ball shaped sign at a hole on the Country View course.
Tournament proceeds benefit the campiagn for Mount View athletic facilities. While the new Mount View High School features a state-funded eight-lane track, multi-purpose fields, and an additional high school soccer field, the state will not fund items such as scoreboards, bleachers, equipment, lights,and dugouts.
Future MSAD3 is a non profit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led community organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For Tournament Info: Shirley Caler (207)342-5993, or Barrie Fernald (207)948-2644.
For Press Info: George A. Faulkner
Email:geofaulkner@realtyofmaine.com
Cell: (207)930-0287
8/15/10
Donated by local craftsman to benefit Mount View Athletic Enhancements
61-1/4” H X 51” W X 15” D, 3 dr. with plenty of space for DVD/DVR, receivers, etc.
May be seen during business hours at Freedom Financial, 28 School St., Unity, ME
The cabinet is valued at $2500 but is available for $1500
Contact: Vicki at 568-3782 or
kineo@uninets.net
Proceeds to benefit FUTURE MSAD 3 athletic, fitness and recreation fundraising.
2/27/10
Future MSAD 3 (Future) officials have announced a new $5,000 matching gift for First Things First, the $124,000 fund drive supporting the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
The contribution from an anonymous couple, will match, dollar-for-dollar, all contributions between $1 and $4,999, up to $5,000 to the campaign to fund water and electrical conduit for Mount View's new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building. Contributions to both First Things First and The Heritage Fund will be matched, since both funds support the campaign for Mount View athletic enhancements.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for donors who have not yet supported the First Things First campaign to have their contribution doubled," said Alicia J. Nichols, Future MSAD 3 Campaign Director. Thousands of Mount View alumni and district residents received a letter last fall asking for their support of First Things First.
"We are tremendously grateful to these generous donors, a Mount View graduate from the class of 1989 and his wife, for their support of our work on behalf of SAD 3 youth," Nichols said.
"We always say - 'no gift is too small.' We can't emphasize enough that every dollar contributed brings us one step closer to the goal of raising $124,000 - and this new match will help to raise an additional $5,000, which is a great boost," added Nichols.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future must raise $56,000 as soon as possible to complete the funding for the infrastructure that was put in place at Mount View's athletic complex this past summer and fall. The underground infrastructure needed to be in first - before any other athletic enhancements can be added. To date more than $68,000 has been raised in contributions and pledges from 290 donors.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and provides water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 19 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
2/11/10
Future MSAD 3 has received a $1,000 contribution from the Monroe Lions Club for First Things First, the fund drive to support the infrastructure for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
Officers of the Monroe Lions Club, from left Dave Doak, treasurer and on the right Mike Moody, president, recently presented a $1,000 check to Future MSAD 3 board member Judy Nealley of Monroe to support the First Things First campaign for Mount View. Both men are Mount View graduates - Doak is a member of the Class of 1967 and Moody graduated with the Class of 1978.
With more than 1.3 million members, Lions Club International is the world's largest service club organization. Future board chairwoman Vicki Kupferman of Knox acknowledged the contributions of the Monroe Lions Club throughout the area.
~So many of our neighbors are dedicated individuals committed to the concept of serving youth in our communities. On behalf of the Future board, we're grateful for the support of the Monroe Lions Club for First Things First," said Kupferman.
According to Monroe Lions Club treasurer Dave Doak, supporting First Things First was a good match for their service organization. ~We are interested in supporting youth athletics," Doak said. The Lions also sponsor two B.U.M. League basketball teams.
Lions Club President Mike Moody cited Future's campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center as an example of what can be accomplished for area youth when people work together. ~The new performing arts center at Mount View was such a great idea. Anything to actively involve kids in our district is something we like supporting," said Moody.
The service club is active in the community collecting useable eyeglasses for the Lions Eyeglass Recycling program and raising funds for youth athletics. Each year the Monroe Lions Club sponsors the Memorial Day Fair and Parade, featuring a chicken barbeque, craft tent, children's games, and horseshoes. Additional annual events include a Community Breakfast in March and the Hunter's Breakfast each November.
The Monroe Lions Club has 15 members who meet from September to May, the first Tuesday of the month at the Monroe Community Church on West Main Street, and as Moody pointed out, ~We're always looking for new members, both women and men, to join us."
Thanks to the generosity of Mount View alumnus Rob Nielsen '82 of Washington State, the Lions' contribution will be doubled. Future recently announced that Nielsen has offered a $5,000 matching gift for First Things First. The next $4,000 in contributions will be matched, according to Kupferman.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future must raise $56,000 as soon as possible to complete the funding for the infrastructure that was put in place at Mount View's athletic complex this past summer and fall. The underground infrastructure needed to be in first - before any other athletic enhancements can be added. To date more $67,000 has been raised in contributions and pledges from 286 donors.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district by providing water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Specific utilities funded by First Things First include:
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 18 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
Future MSAD 3 board member Judy Nealley of Monroe points to the new eight-lane track and multi-purpose field at Mount View in Thorndike. Monroe Lions Club officers Mike Moody, center, and Dave Doak, right are both Mount View graduates. Future is raising private funds to enhance the school's athletic and recreational facilities.
2/8/10
The sixth annual Penny Drive sponsored by nonprofit Future MSAD 3 will include all SAD 3 schools in 2010. Funds raised through the Penny Drive will support Future's campaign for enhancements to Mount View's new and existing athletic and recreational facilities.
Since 2004 participating SAD 3 elementary schools raised $7,362.59 to support enhancements to the new Mount View - including The Clifford Performing Arts Center and the new campaign for athletic and recreational facilities.
Mount View High School launches their Penny Drive for Future to coincide with their Winter Carnival, Feb. 8 through 12. Mount View Middle School will join the six elementary schools in the district with all launching their Penny Drive activities on March 1st. The Penny Drive will conclude on March 26th. Participating elementary schools include: Monroe Elementary, Unity Elementary, Mount View Elementary, Walker Elementary in Liberty, Troy Central and Morse Memorial in Brooks.
he slogan for the 2010 Penny Drive is - ~When we work together, we are ONE Team!"
The fundraiser is being coordinated by FUTURE MSAD 3 Event Committee Co-Chairs Bev Winship and Barbara Higgins, with volunteer support from Donyse Babin, Jacquie Ludden, Paula Miron, Sherry Vashon, and numerous SAD 3 school secretaries, administrators and faculty who assist with Penny Drive activities.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future must raise $57,000 as soon as possible to complete the funding for the infrastructure that was put in place at Mount View's athletic complex this past summer and fall. The underground infrastructure needed to be in first - before any other athletic enhancements can be added. To date more $67,000 has been raised in contributions and pledges from 286 donors.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district by providing water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 18 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
1/28/10
Future MSAD 3 officials have announced a new $5,000 matching gift from a Mount View alumnus for First Things First, the $124,000 fund drive supporting the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
Rob Nielsen of Camas, WA is providing the $5,000 matching gift. Nielsen is a 1982 graduate of Mount View High School, and is the son of Glen Bridges of Freedom and Robert A. Nielsen, Jr. of Portland. Nielsen's niece and nephew attend Mount View, and his sister is the school nurse.
~I am proud to support Future's work on behalf of youth in SAD 3," Nielsen said of his matching gift to First Things First.
~For years Mount View has had to 'make-do' with aging athletic facilities. The track program hasn't hosted a home meet in two decades. Now, thanks to Future's vision and dogged efforts, we can help to give students in SAD 3 athletic and recreational facilities they truly deserve. My contribution is a challenge to my classmates from 1982 as well all alumni, Mount View parents and grandparents to give what they can to help Future reach this goal," added Nielsen.
Nielsen will match, dollar-for-dollar, all contributions between $1 and $4,999, up to $5,000 to the campaign to fund water and electrical conduit for Mount View's new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building. Contributions to both First Things First and The Heritage Fund will be matched, since both funds support the campaign for Mount View athletic enhancements.
This new matching gift provides tremendous momentum for the project, according to Campaign Director Alicia J. Nichols. ~Rob is a dedicated and generous Mount View alumnus and we are enormously grateful for his dollar-for-dollar match to help us raise an additional $5,000, for First Things First," Nichols said.
~Rob's support is a challenge to other Mount View alumni, to parents, and grandparents of current students to give what they can to meet this goal as soon as possible. No gift is too small. Every dollar, $5, $10, $20 or more adds up," Nichols added.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future must raise $57,000 as soon as possible to complete the funding for the infrastructure that was put in place at Mount View's athletic complex this past summer and fall. The underground infrastructure needed to be in first - before any other athletic enhancements can be added. To date more $66,000 has been raised in contributions and pledges from 278 donors.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and provides water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 18 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
1/14/10
For the first time ever, the Mount View Chamber Singers, under the direction of David Stevenson, and Chamber Signer alumni performed together on the stage of The Clifford Performing Arts Center at the new Mount View in Thorndike.
The Mount View Chamber Singers Reunion Concert held Dec. 22, 2009 at The Clifford Performing Arts Center raised a total of $4,130. Proceeds will support a fund to be established by FUTURE MSAD 3 for the long term maintenance of The Clifford Performing Arts Center.
An audience of 250 people attended the reunion concert that featured 36 Mount View alumni who performed with the 2009-10 Mount View Chamber Singers, under the direction of David Stevenson.
Students and alumni were treated to a pre-concert pot luck dinner organized by Diane Blanchard and Julie Laliberte featuring numerous dishes contributed by parents of current students.
Chamber Singers alumni had an opportunity to see the new Mount View and to reconnect with old friends and Mount View music director David Stevenson, who established the Chamber Singer group 19 years ago. This was the first Reunion Concert performed on the stage of The Clifford Performing Arts Center.
Reunion Concert sponsors include Future MSAD 3, UniTel, Inc., waldo.villagesoup.com and The Republican Journal.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led community organization. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas at Mount View not covered by state or district funding. For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 visit www.futuremsad3.org.
1/11/10
The FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors has announced the election of Darren Mehuren of Brooks to the board.
A native of Searsmont, ME, Mehuren served in the military for 21 years, including 18 years in Maine Army National Guard, and has worked as a self-employed carpenter for the past six years.
Mehuren and his wife, Mount View graduate Janine Ravin Mehuren have three children - Kim and Jake are both Mount View graduates, and Zach is a junior at Mount View. The Mehurens also have two grandchildren, Arianna and Kaden Bradeen of Thorndike.
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by board of 18 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 is currently raising funds for First Things First, is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future must raise $64,000 as soon as possible to complete the funding for the infrastructure that was put in place at Mount View's athletic complex this past summer and fall. The underground infrastructure needed to be in first - before any other athletic enhancements could be added.
UniTel, Inc. and the Unity Foundation are matching the next $5,000 contributed to First Things First.
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. Find FUTURE MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to FUTURE MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
12/18/09
Future MSAD 3 has announced a new $5,000 challenge grant for First Things First, the fund drive supporting the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
UniTel Inc. and the Unity Foundation are providing the challenge, which will match, dollar-for-dollar, all contributions between $1 and $4,999, up to $5,000 to the campaign to fund water and electrical conduit for Mount View's new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building. Contributions to both First Things First and The Heritage Fund will be matched, since both funds support the campaign for Mount View athletic enhancements.
In a joint statement announcing the grant, Laurie Osgood, UniTel President and Chief Executive Officer and Larry Sterrs, Unity Foundation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said they were happy to once again partner with Future MSAD 3 on this initial phase of the new capital campaign for Mount View.
~UniTel and the Unity Foundation are pleased to offer this challenge grant to assist Future in reaching their current goals for enhancements to Mount View's athletic complex," said Sterrs.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future must raise $67,000 as soon as possible to complete the funding for the infrastructure that was put in place at Mount View's athletic complex this past summer and fall. The underground infrastructure needed to be in first - before any other athletic enhancements can be added. To date nearly $57,000 has been raised in contributions and pledges. Future will continue the First Things First campaign until the goal is met.
The matching grant is a very welcome boost to the project, according to Campaign Director Alicia J. Nichols. ~We are thrilled to add UniTel and the Unity Foundation to our First Things First team of funders," Nichols said.
~The matching grant from UniTel and the Unity Foundation for this new campaign will generate a total of $10,000. Future is grateful for their support - and we encourage everyone who can, to give what they can to meet this goal as soon as possible. No gift is too small. Every dollar, $5, $10, $20 or more adds up," Nichols added.
More than 240 contributors have supported the campaign since its launch on June 1, 2009. According to Nichols, it will likely take double that number of contributors to raise the remaining $67,000.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and provides water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 18 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
12/11/09
Contributions to The Heritage Fund and First Things First to be doubled
Future MSAD 3 has announced a new $4,000 matching gift for the fund drive supporting the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
The gift, from an anonymous donor will match dollar-for-dollar, all contributions up to $4,000 for the campaign to fund water and electrical conduit for Mount View's new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
Contributions to both First Things First and The Heritage Fund will be matched, since both funds support the campaign for Mount View athletic enhancements.
According to Future Campaign Director, Alicia J. Nichols, ~The donor did not graduate from Mount View, nor do they have children at the school, but they understand how important athletics are for youth development and want to do something for future generations."
~The Future board is tremendously grateful for this donor's generosity," said Nichols.
~When no one else would fund the basic infrastructure for the athletic complex, Future took a leap of faith and said, 'We'll do it, we'll find a way.' We're building a dedicated team of funders for this project, and this $4,000 match will encourage others - Mount View alumni, parents, grandparents, coaches, faculty and staff to give what they can, with the knowledge their support will be doubled" added Nichols.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future MSAD 3 (Future) must raise $80,000 as soon as possible to support the infrastructure needed to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date $44,611 has been raised in contributions and pledges. Future will continue the First Things First campaign until the goal is met.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and provides water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have already been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Specific utilities funded by First Things First include:
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 17 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
11/30/09
Former MSAD #3 Superintendent Rod McElroy of Unity points to the seat in The Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View to be named for Lucille Curtis, who has served as Mount View High School secretary since 1968. A group of donors quietly contributed $2,500 as a surprise to honor Curtis, who was hired by McElroy 41 years ago. Photo courtesy of Alicia J. Nichols / Future MSAD 3.
Quietly and without fanfare, more than 40 donors have collectively contributed $2,500 to Future MSAD 3 to name a seat for Lucille Curtis of Jackson. Lucy has worked for the past 41 years as the Mount View High School secretary, serving under five principals over the decades. Nearly 4,000 Mount View alumni from the Classes of 1969 through 2009 have known Lucy as the school secretary whose office was ~in a little box with a hole in the wall," as Curtis describes her former work arrangement at the old Mount View.
Lucy Curtis began working at Mount View High School on Sep. 23, 1968.
Now working in the new Mount View High School, open since Sept. 1st, Curtis calls her work space wonderful.
~It's open, bigger, new and beautiful," says Curtis, in comparison to the high school office at the old Mount View.
Looking out from her office into the main lobby, she has a view of the main entrance to The Clifford Performing Arts Center, where her named seat will be in row B, seat 2.
Cathy Cunningham of Freedom worked with Curtis for 18 years as the Guidance Secretary at Mount View High School from 1978 to 1996, and now serves on the MSAD #3 school board.
~Lucy's voice has been for decades now, the first thing generations of high school students hear in the morning and last thing in the afternoon," Cunningham said.
~She is often the person the kids call first after graduation, their confidant, and their best friend. I cannot think of a more deserving honor for a more deserving person than to have a seat named for Lucy Curtis in The Clifford Performing Arts Center," added Cunningham.
The seat campaign offers donors the opportunity to have a dedication plate on a seat or seats. Named seats start at $250 and seat forms can be found online at www.futuremsad3.org.
Contributors may name seats for their family, a favorite teacher, coach, business, or Mount View graduating class. There are 100 seats still available for naming in The Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View.
Contributions will be used by FUTURE MSAD 3 to establish a fund for The Clifford Performing Arts Center. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Gift levels for named seats are offered at $2,500 (rows 1 and 2); $1,000 (rows 3 and 4); $750 (rows 5 and 6); $500 (rows 7 and 8); $250 (rows 9, 10 and 11).
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led community organization run by a board of 17 community volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. Contributions can be sent to FUTURE MSAD 3, P.O. Box 151, Unity, ME 04988. For more information about FUTURE MSAD 3 call 207-948-6120, email futuremsad3@yahoo.com, or visit www.futuremsad3.org.
11/30/09
UNITY, ME - Calling all Mount View Chamber Singers alumni! All Chamber Singers alumni are invited to perform in a special Reunion Concert with the 2009-10 Mount View Chamber Singers under the direction of David Stevenson, Conductor.
All performing alumni must notify Future MSAD 3 of their intent to participate in the concert by emailing futuremsad3@yahoo.com to be included in the printed concert program. The deadline for alumni to be included in the program is Dec. 12th.
The Mount View Chamber Singers Reunion Concert is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on December 22nd at The Clifford Performing Arts Center, Mount View High School in Thorndike.
The first Reunion Concert was held in Dec. 2007. Concert organizers Leslie Stein of Freedom and Carleen Johnson of Thorndike agreed the next Reunion Concert should be staged in 2009 at The Clifford Performing Arts Center. Based on alumni response, Stein and Johnson hope it will become an annual event.
Tickets for reserved seats are $10. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended. While Chamber Singer alumni performing in the concert do not need tickets, all performing alumni must notify Future of their intent to participate in the concert by Dec. 12th.
All proceeds from the concert will benefit a new fund for The Clifford Performing Arts Center to be established by Future MSAD 3.
Concert sponsors include Future MSAD 3, UniTel, Inc., waldo.villagesoup.com and The Republican Journal.
Tickets will also be available at the Future MSAD 3 table in the high school lobby during the Mount View Christmas Craft Fair, Sat. Dec. 5th.
Thirty (30) seats will be available by donation on a first-come-first-served basis at the door the night of the concert. A reception for performers and the audience will follow the concert in the Mount View High School cafeteria.
Future MSAD 3 is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led community organization. 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 visit www.futuremsad3.org or email futuremsad3@yahoo.com
10/27/09
Future MSAD 3 will receive a $5,000 corporate matching gift from a Waldo County business for the fund drive supporting the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
David A. Thompson, General Manager of Thompson's Oil in Waldo has announced the Thompson's Oil Challenge for First Things First.
Thompson's Oil and their employees will match, dollar-for-dollar, all contributions between $1 and $4,999, up to $5,000 to the campaign to fund water and electrical conduit for Mount View's new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building. Contributions to both First Things First and The Heritage Fund will be matched, since both funds support the campaign for Mount View athletic enhancements.
~Thompson's Oil is celebrating its 20th year in 2009 and we have a strong commitment to the communities we serve," said Thompson, who is a Class of 1980 Mount View graduate.
~Our company and our employees were pleased to support the efforts of FUTURE MSAD 3 and their volunteers who are working to enhance the athletic and recreational facilities at the new Mount View," added Thompson.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future MSAD 3 (Future) must raise a total of $124,000 as soon as possible to support the infrastructure needed to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date $31,100 has been raised. Future will continue the First Things First campaign until the goal is met.
~This is a terrific opportunity for donors to have their contributions matched, and we appreciate the support of Thompson's Oil Company," said Future MSAD 3 Chairwoman Vicki Kupferman.
~Thousands of Mount View alumni and district residents recently received a letter asking for their support of First Things First. We always say - 'no gift is too small.' We can't emphasize enough that every dollar contributed brings us one step closer to the goal of raising $124,000 - and the Thompson Oil Challenge will help to raise an additional $5,000, which is a great boost," added Kupferman.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and provides water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Specific utilities funded by First Things First include:
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 17 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
Dave Thompson (far right) has announced that Thompson's Oil and their employees will match, dollar-for-dollar, all contributions between $1 and $4,999, up to $5,000 to the Future MSAD 3 campaign for Mount View athletic enhancements. Contributions to both First Things First and The Heritage Fund will be matched. With Thompson are from left: Brenda Campbell, Wanda Pinkham and Chuck Thompson. Photo courtesy of Alicia J. Nichols/Future MSAD 3
10/21/09
Future MSAD 3 (Future) has received a $500 contribution from the Belfast Lions Club to support First Things First, the fund drive to support the infrastructure for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
oanna Curtis, treasurer of the Belfast Lions Club presented the check to Future MSAD 3 Chairwoman Vicki Kupferman. The Belfast Lions Club operated the concession stand for Mount View's home football games at Belfast High School. Joining Curtis for the presentation were her fellow Lions Club members, president Cathy Reynolds, club historian Steve Curtis, and Mount View varsity football coach Jack Brady. Joanna and Steve Curtis, Reynolds, and Kupferman are all graduates of Mount View High School.
~The Belfast Lions Club is pleased to make this contribution to Future MSAD 3 for the First Things First campaign. The Lions take great pride in supporting projects that serve youth, and we're delighted to be a part of this campaign," said Reynolds.
With more than 1.3 million members, Lions Club International is the world's largest service club organization and the Belfast Lions Club does its part to fulfill the organization's mission of service. Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes. The association's motto is "We Serve."
In accepting the contribution Kupferman applauded the Lions' 80 years of service.
~We are fortunate to have so many dedicated individuals who are committed to the concept of volunteerism and serving their neighbors. On behalf of the Future board, we're grateful for the support of the Belfast Lions Club for First Things First," said Kupferman.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future MSAD 3 must raise a total of $124,000 as soon as possible to support the infrastructure needed to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date $25,400 has been raised. Future will continue the First Things First campaign until the goal is met.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district by providing water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer.
Specific utilities funded by First Things First include:
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 17 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
Standing in front of the new Mount View track and field complex where the 2010 football team will play are: Steve Curtis, Cathy Reynolds, Joanna Curtis, Vicki Kupferman and varsity football coach Jack Brady. Photo courtesy of Alicia J. Nichols/Future MSAD 3.
10/17/09
Future MSAD 3 has received a $2,500 contribution from the Mount View Football Booster Club to support First Things First, the fund drive to lay the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future MSAD 3 (Future) must raise a total of $124,000 as soon as possible to support the infrastructure needed to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date $25,400 has been raised. Future will continue the First Things First campaign until the goal is met.
In announcing their support, Bonnie Shaw, President of the Mount View Football Booster Club spoke of the organization's excitement for the future of the program
"Football is a way to bring a community together; it brings an amazing energy and excitement. We have seen this time and time again with the incredible support we have had while we played our home games in Belfast. Having a home field that is truly home will be an incredible opportunity for our players and for the community as a whole," Shaw said.
"We are thrilled that all athletic programs for Mount View will benefit from the tireless work of Future's First Thing First campaign," added Shaw. "The new fields will continue to build on all the teams' school pride and our passion for athletics."
Future MSAD 3 Chairwoman Vicki Kupferman of Knox accepted the contribution, praising the efforts of volunteer organizations like the Football Boosters who raise funds for Mount View athletics.
~We're so grateful for the support of the Mount View Football Booster Club," Kupferman said. ~Their dedication to our student-athletes, year in and year out, demonstrates their tremendous commitment to youth athletics. We commend their volunteerism and their contributions," added Kupferman.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and provides water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to a planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is now raising funds for the building's utilities that have been put in place and capped - water, power and sewer,
Specific utilities funded by First Things First include:
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 17 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
From left: Will Nunn, son of Holly and Bill Nunn of Monroe, Jay Babin, son of Donyse and Mark Babin of Unity, and Jon Shaw, son of Bonnie and Steve Shaw of Freedom present a check for $2,500 from the Mount View Football Booster Club to Future MSAD 3 Chairwoman Vicki Kupferman. Bonnie Shaw (right) is President of the Football Booster Club. The check presentation was made at Mount View's final home game of the season, at Belfast High School, where the team has played for the past three years. In 2010 Mount View will play football on their home field at the new school in Thorndike. Image courtesy of Alicia J. Nichols/Future MSAD 3
10/1/09
The FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors has announced the election of Anita Pease of Montville to the board. A native of South Hope, Pease (then Anita Collins) was a member of Mount View's first graduating class in 1965 and attended Thomas College in Waterville.
After working for the Social Security Administration for 23 years Pease retired, and is the owner and president of Potter-Ballard Information Services, Inc. in Augusta. The company processes corporate documents with the State of Maine for companies relocating to Maine.
Pease and her husband Alvin have two adult daughters who are also Mount View alumnae. Joanne Pease graduated in 1985 and is a Certified Public Accountant. Wanda Pease graduated in 1988 and is the head of a human resource department for a Virginia company.
Grandson Aaron Kress, 14, is a freshman at Mount View High School and plays in the band. He will be a member of the first class to attend all four years in the new school. Another grandson, Sam Levesque, 6, attends Walker Elementary School in Liberty.
With deep roots in the district and a lifelong connection to Mount View, Pease was drawn to the mission of Future MSAD 3. ~The future success of our children truly lies with the community involvement in each aspect of their lives. I am honored to now be part of this caring and involved group of people," Pease said.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by board of 17 community volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. More than $638,000 was raised during the first campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View.
First Things First is the new fund drive to help lay the ground work for Future athletic enhancements at the K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
The First Things First needs to raise $124,000 as soon as possible to support the infrastructure necessary to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date, more than $20,000 has been raised.
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. Find FUTURE MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to FUTURE MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
9/30/09
Future MSAD 3 received a $2,086 gift from the Mount View High School Class of 2009 to support First Things First, the fund drive to help lay the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike
Mount View Class of 2009 President Jami Childress of Unity (center) presents a check from Mount View's newest alumni for $2,086 to Future MSAD 3 chairwoman and Mount View alumna Vicki Kupferman while the boys' varsity soccer team competes in the background at Mount View on Sept. 30th. Kathy Chase (left) is a senior class advisor and teaches earth science at Mount View High School. Childress is enrolled at Thomas College in Waterville and is majoring in marketing management. Last June the Unity Foundation and Future MSAD 3 honored the Class of 2009 as the final class to graduate from the old Mount View High School. Each senior was presented with a Mount View collectible, freestanding wooden blocks featuring a custom original watercolor of the old Mount View. Photo courtesy of Future MSAD 3/Alicia J. Nichols
First Things First is the initial phase of a capital campaign for Mount View athletics. Future MSAD 3 (Future) must raise a total of $124,000 as soon as possible to support the infrastructure needed to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date $20,326 has been raised. Future will continue the First Things First campaign until the goal is met.
~The class of 2009 really appreciated that Future MSAD3 recognized our class being the last class to graduate from the old school," said Class President Jami Childress in presenting the check to Future chairwoman Vicki Kupferman of Knox.
Childress added, ~We were also taken by surprise that every student in our graduating class was presented with a keepsake depicting the old school. It meant a lot to us and we wanted to show just how much it meant by presenting the rest of our funds to Future MSAD3."
As part of the gift presentation, a challenge was issued to all alumni, ~As Mount View's newest alumni, we, the Class of 2009, challenge the 44 previous graduating classes to join us in supporting Future MSAD 3's First Things First campaign to meet the $124,000 goal," said Childress.
During the campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center, Future received contributions from seven Mount View graduating classes and numerous individual alumni.
~The generosity of the Class of 2009 is a great example of how Mount View alumni can give back to their alma mater," said Future's Vicki Kupferman.
~We're grateful for their support, and for their invitation to other Mount View alumni to support First Things First," Kupferman added.
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and provide water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to the planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a major capital campaign, Future is raising funds to pay for the building's utilities - water, power and sewer.
Specific utilities funded by First Things First include:
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 17 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 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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
9/20/09
On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, Future MSAD 3 celebrated the dedication of the Bert G. and Coral B. Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View with student performances and recognition of distinguished guests for their leadership in making the venue a reality. Approximately 275 donors attended the dedication and reception.
The ceremony opened with the Mount View Chamber Singers and David Stevenson, Conductor, performing a traditional hymn titled Cool of the Day, arranged by John Ratledge. This was the first opportunity for Mount View's Chamber Singers, Drama Club and Band to perform on the stage of The Clifford Performing Arts Center for an audience.
Drama club members Maggie Clark and Colby Hinson performed a scene from William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. The Mount View Band, under the direction of Michael Flagg, Instrumental Music Director, performed Jeepers Creepers composed by Johnny Mercer and arranged by Victor Lopez for the finale.
Mount View alumnus Alan Grover served as the dedication's Master of Ceremonies and welcomed the more than 300 donors with an invitation to celebrate their collective efforts.
~Today we celebrate generosity, volunteerism, leadership, and the power of believing in a dream. We also celebrate the generations of young performers who will grace this stage thanks to your contributions to this historic campaign," said Grover.
Future MSAD 3 board chairwoman Vicki Kupferman acknowledged distinguished guests including Congressman Mike Michaud, Raymond Roberts, III, Area Director for USDA Rural Development, and Mount View alumnus Jamie Brennan, staff assistant to Senator Susan Collins.
In her opening remarks, Kupferman recognized all past and current Future board members.
~Today, we dedicate the Bert G. and Coral B. Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View. More than six years ago, it all started with a dream. We dreamed of a place where the talents of our students could take center stage. An auditorium where family and friends could sit in comfort to experience the glorious sights and sounds of music,drama, dance and so much more. The dream was nurtured by the unwavering spirit of a cadre of volunteers who coordinated countless events."
Future began raising funds for the project in 2004, holding penny drives at each district elementary school, golf tournaments, bottle drives, public suppers, road races and dances.
~These community events," Kupferman noted, ~all helped to set the stage in launching the capital campaign. We celebrate this day and this venue with all who believed in the dream and supported our early efforts."
Kupferman also recognized the leadership of the two individuals who served as Honorary Campaign Co-Chairpersons, Laurie Osgood of Belfast and Rod McElroy of Unity.
Osgood is a graduate of Mount View and the University of Maine. She serves as president and chief executive officer of UniTek, Incorporated, and is also the president and Chief Executive Officer of UniTel and UniCap.
~Laurie's name recognition among alumni and the community along with her tremendous business experience made her a priceless asset to our efforts. We're grateful for Laurie's role in securing a major gift for the campaign from UniTel," said Kupferman.
Rod McElroy's distinguished career in education includes 23 years of service to MSAD #3 - as guidance counselor, principal, and superintendent.
~Rod has been described as 'the historian of the district,' and was instrumental in raising funds for the campaign from faculty and staff members who worked at Mount View when school opened in 1964," noted Kupferman.
Thanks to Rod's efforts, Kupferman said, the front row center seat was named for Mount View's first principal - Charles L. Cosgrove, Jr.
Kupferman acknowledged that Cosgrove's widow, Aline Cosgrove, had traveled from Lewiston with her sons Tom Cosgrove and Chuck Cosgrove to attend the dedication.
Larry Sterrs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Unity Foundation was recognized for the foundation's leadership and efforts in supporting the $575,000 campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center, launched on May 31, 2006 from the stage at the old Mount View High School. A plaque honoring Bert and Coral Clifford, founders of the Unity Foundation, was recently installed at the performing arts center's main entrance.
The major naming gift for the facility was a $250,000 challenge grant from the Unity Foundation, which matched contributions dollar-for-dollar. While the Foundation gave Future five years to raise the $250,000, funds were raised in 497 days to complete the campaign in October 2007. Alicia J. Nichols of Newport served as Future's Campaign Director.
Osgood, McElroy, Sterrs, and Future's former chairman Steve Bennett were each presented with a framed photograph of The Clifford Performing Arts Center.
Joe Mattos, MSAD #3 Superintendent of Schools, expressed the district's gratitude for transforming what would have been a basic auditorium into a true performing arts center.
A donor reception followed the dedication. After the dedication, guests were invited to tour the Performing Arts Center, including coming up on the stage to look out onto the auditorium.
Special Features of The Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View include:Future MSAD 3 was chartered in January 2004 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation. Formed as a community-based, all-volunteer group, Future's mission is to work collaboratively with MSAD #3 to enhance educational opportunities for children and the broader community. Future has raised $638,000 for The Clifford Performing Arts Center campaign, and continues to accept contributions for named seats ranging from $250 to $2,500. Future is governed by a board of 16 volunteers
The Unity Foundation was established as a public grantmaking foundation in 2000 by the late Bert G. Clifford and his wife, Coral, of Unity, Maine. The Cliffords wanted to build the capacity of well-managed nonprofit organizations across Maine and the country to fulfill their missions to arts, culture, recreation, community, economic development, education, the environment, and youth.
The dream of their founders of supporting high-performance, mission-driven non profits that demonstrate ~best practices" in administration and management remains their guiding principle.
The Unity Foundation is headquartered on Main Street in Unity. As one of Maine's foremost grantmakers, the Unity Foundation awards partnership funding to nonprofits working in collaboration with its two publicly-supported organizations, Good Will-Hinckley and Unity College. In the years since its founding, Unity Foundation has awarded nearly $4,000,000 in grant funding.
Foundation staff work with leaders of Maine's nonprofit organizations to enhance sustainability and build capacity through its C.Q.™ tool, hands-on strategic planning and other assistance. We partner with Maine Community Foundation and UniTel, Inc. to support local nonprofits serving the needs of the community through the Jumpstart Our Youth (JOY) project, now in its second year. JOY teaches 3,200 Maine middle and high school students about the value of hands-on community commitment and the principles of ~smart" philanthropy. Jobs for Maine's Graduates, delivers this groundbreaking program which currently supports 66 groups of middle and high school students. Much like foundations or corporations, students design and offer requests for proposals (RFP), review applications from local youth-serving nonprofits, participate in site visits, interview nonprofit applicants, review budgets and then award grants. Simultaneously, the students develop service learning projects with their grant recipients in order to provide hands-on kid power to the community and strengthen their understanding of the value of local organizations.
The Board and Staff at Unity Foundation was pleased to work with FUTURE MSAD 3 early in the fundraising campaign to provide the impetus for raising over $638,000 to provide financial support for this magnificent facility, which will now bear the name The Bert G. & Coral B. Clifford Performing Arts Center.
Alan Grover is a 1977 graduate of Mount View High School. He was active in high school sports (baseball, soccer), student government (class president), and loved the Mount View stage (Variety Show, drama club). After high school graduation, Alan attended Colby College and the University of Maine, with several years of skiing in the Rockies thrown into the mix. He earned a Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, and served the citizens of eastern and central Maine for 20 years as a television journalist. In 2008, Alan became the Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager for Cianbro, Maine's largest construction firm. He coordinates the company's communications, internal and external, throughout Cianbro's operational territory from Maine to Washington, D.C.
9/7/09
Future MSAD 3 has received a $2,500 grant from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation to support First Things First, the fund drive to help lay the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike.
First Things First is a 'pre-campaign' to raise $124,000 by September 30, 2009. Funds support the infrastructure necessary to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date $14,000 has been raised.
In announcing their support, Bangor Savings Bank's President and CEO Jim Conlon stated, ~This grant award from our Foundation to Future MSAD 3 signifies our commitment to improving the health and wellness of western Waldo County students by enhancing the athletic and recreational facilities at the new Mount View School."
Funds raised through First Things First support areas not covered by the state or the district and will bring water and electrical conduit to new and existing athletic fields, and water, power and sewer lines to the planned outdoor concessions building.
While a new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded later during a 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.
Specific utilities funded by First Things First include:
When the campaign was announced on June 1st, Future MSAD 3 board chairwoman Vicki Kupferman of Knox invited donors to rally for SAD 3 youth, ~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, and we are grateful for the support of the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation."
Future MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by a board of 16 community volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. More than $636,000 was raised during the first campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View.
Bank Bangor Savings Bank, with more than $2.2 billion in assets, offers retail banking and investment management services to Maine consumers as well as comprehensive commercial, corporate, payroll administration, insurance, and small business banking services to Maine businesses. The Bank, founded in 1852, is in its 157th year of service to the people of Maine, with 53 branches and on the Web at www.bangor.com. The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation was created in 1997. Together the Bank and its Foundation invest more than a million dollars per year into the community in the form of nonprofit sponsorships, grants and partnership initiatives.
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. Find Future MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to Future MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
Standing with the new Mount View School in the background and the eight-lane track and field construction site directly behind are from left: representing Bangor Savings Bank, Pam Myrick, Assistant Branch Manager in Unity and Dawn Place, Assistant Vice President / Coastal Area Sales Manager, and Future MSAD 3 chairwoman, Vicki Kupferman. Myrick and Kupferman are both Mount View graduates.
9/1/09
he FUTURE MSAD 3 board of directors has announced the election of Pam Myrick of Troy and Shirley Caler of Waldo to the board.
A native of Unity, Pam Myrick's family lived on Depot Street. She graduated from Mount View High School in 1974. Myrick's parents Donald and Barbara Finnemore graduated from Unity High School and her brother is a 1975 graduate of MVHS. She has lived in Troy since 1979. Myrick has 30 years of banking experience and is Assistant Branch Manager at Bangor Savings Bank in Unity, where she's worked for the past 13 years. Myrick is also a member of the Unity Area Rotary Club.
Shirley Caler was born in Belfast and is the food service manager for RSU 20. She has worked in the school district for 16 years, and also serves as a selector for the Town of Waldo. Caler has three daughters who are Mount View High School graduates, and one son who is an eighth-grader at Mount View Middle School.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization run by board of 16 community volunteers. Their mission is to raise funds to enhance particular areas in the new Mount View School complex not covered by state funding. More than $636,000 was raised during the first campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View.
First Things First is a 'pre-campaign' to raise $124,000 by September 30, 2009. Funds support the infrastructure necessary to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added. To date, nearly $13,000 has been raised.
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. Find FUTURE MSAD 3 on Facebook. Contributions can be sent to FUTURE MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
8/12/09
First Things First, the campaign to fund the infrastructure for future athletic enhancements at the new K-12 Mount View School in Thorndike is closing in on the $10,000 mark.
Nonprofit FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) is working to raise $124,000 by September 30, 2009. The new campaign focuses on raising private funds for Mount View's athletic and recreational facilities. Contributions to First Things First support the infrastructure necessary to be in place first - before any other athletic enhancements are added.
~We have received $9,074 as of August 11th," reported FUTURE Campaign Director Alicia J. Nichols.
~We're in a full sprint for the next six weeks to reach the First Things First finish line. The Clifford Performing Arts Center in the new school is the best example of what can be accomplished when people rally behind a common goal," Nichols explained.
FUTURE conducted the capital campaign for the new performing arts venue in Mount View, raising more than $634,000, and is now focusing on funding athletic and recreational opportunities.
Last month FUTURE launched The Heritage Fund, a new giving initiative to recognize and honor the alumni, faculty, staff and administrators of the six high schools that served western Waldo County communities prior to the 1964 construction of Mount View High School. Contributions to The Heritage Fund will support the campaign for new and existing athletic and recreational facilities. Donors to The Heritage Fund will be recognized on a permanent plaque at the new Mount View High School Track Complex.
Anyone driving by the old Mount View complex can see the site work currently underway. The state-funded construction project includes a new eight-lane all-weather track, a multi-purpose field and a new high school soccer field. All additional enhancements must be privately funded.
Funds raised by FUTURE support areas not covered by the state or the district - water and electrical conduit to the high school athletic fields, including baseball, field hockey, and two soccer fields, the new track, and multi-purpose field inside the new track.
Additional infrastructure includes electrical conduit for lights at the multi-purpose field, at the track for a FinishLynx electronic timing system, and for a new scoreboard for football, soccer, and track; and water and electrical conduit, and a sewer line to a future concessions building site.
FUTURE MSAD 3 is a non-profit organization governed by a board of volunteers. 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. Contributions can be sent to FUTURE MSAD 3, P O Box 151, Unity, ME 04988.
7/18/09
A new giving initiative has been launched by FUTURE MSAD 3 to recognize and honor the alumni, faculty, staff and administrators of the six high schools that served western Waldo County communities prior to the 1964 construction of Mount View High School in Thorndike. Contributions to The Heritage Fund will support FUTURE's next campaign for Mount View's new and existing athletic and recreational facilities.
~We developed The Heritage Fund to honor the traditions and deep commitment to education that existed in western Waldo County prior to the creation of SAD 3," explained Alicia J. Nichols, FUTURE MSAD 3 Campaign Director.
~Many people remember that before MSAD 3 - there were schools in various towns providing students with an excellent education," said Nichols.
For generations students in the towns that now comprise SAD 3 attended one of the following schools: Freedom Academy, Monroe High School, Morse Memorial High School in Brooks, Unity High School, Unity - Freedom High School, and Walker High School in Liberty.
Numerous graduates from these schools reside in SAD 3, and thousands of Mount View alumni have family members who worked at or attended one of the six high schools.
Several alumni groups continue to hold summer reunions, including Unity High School, Freedom Academy, Unity-Freedom Academy and Morse Memorial High School - all have planned alumni gatherings in July or August.
~The Heritage Fund will provide permanent recognition to honor the history and accomplishments of the generations who attended and worked in these high schools prior to the opening of Mount View in 1964," Nichols said.
Contributors to The Heritage Fund will be recognized on a permanent plaque at the new Mount View High School Track Complex. The plaque placement was approved by the SAD 3 school board in September 2008.
Donors will be listed in alphabetical order under the name of one of the six high schools. Gifts in any amount may be made ~in memory of" or ~in honor of." Donors may recognize family members, friends, and former teachers, staff and administrators through their contributions to The Heritage Fund.
~We have great hopes that families will enthusiastically respond to The Heritage Fund, and will want to honor generations of family members - parents, grandparents, great-grandparents through this giving initiative," added Nichols.
FUTURE is the nonprofit organization that conducted the campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center in the new K - 12 Mount View School. During FUTURE's first capital campaign 400 donors contributed more than $634,000. The new campaign focuses on the school's athletic and recreational facilities.
In June the nonprofit's board of directors donned their ~rally caps" to announce their new project, First Things First, a fund drive to help lay the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new Mount View School in Thorndike. First Things First is a 'pre-campaign' to raise $124,000 by September 30, 2009.
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 a planned outdoor concessions building.
While the new, permanent outdoor concessions building to include athletic storage areas and public rest rooms will be funded by a yet-to-be announced major capital campaign, the group 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.
7/9/09
For the past five years nonprofit FUTURE MSAD 3 (FUTURE) hosted a golf tournament fundraiser at Country View Golf Club in Brooks. In 2009, FUTURE has announced the Pay to Not Play Golf Tournament, a ~non-event" to raise funds for the organization supporting enhancements to the new Mount View School in Thorndike set to open Sept. 1st.
FUTURE is the nonprofit organization that conducted the campaign for The Clifford Performing Arts Center in the new K - 12 school. FUTURE's first capital campaign supported the performing arts at Mount View with 400 donors contributing more than $630,000. The new campaign focuses on the school's athletic and recreational facilities.
~FUTURE is planning a Sept. 20th dedication and donor celebration for The Clifford Performing Arts Center at Mount View," explained the nonprofit's treasurer and golf tournament director, Barrie Fernald of Troy.
~In addition to hosting a major special event in Sept., the entire FUTURE board is working on First Things First - a fund drive supporting future athletic enhancements at the new school. We realized something had to give, so the annual golf tournament has been postponed until 2010, and we're asking golfers, hole sponsors, and volunteers to support FUTURE's work on behalf of SAD 3 youth by contributing to the Pay to Not Play fundraiser," added Fernald.
~We want all of our golfers and supporters to know the FUTURE MSAD 3 annual Golf Tournament will return to Country View Golf Club in Sept. 2010," Fernald said.
All proceeds from the 2009 Pay to Not Play Golf Tournament benefit FUTURE MSAD 3, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led community organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
In June FUTURE announced their new project, First Things First, a fund drive to help lay the ground work for future athletic enhancements at the new Mount View School in Thorndike. First Things First is a 'pre-campaign' to raise $107,575 by September 30, 2009.
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 a planned outdoor concessions building.
While the 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.
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.