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Avenues for Giving

There are many ways to support the Houlton High School Alumni houltonalumni.com. Pledges of up to 5 years can be made with
Association. We invite you to choose an avenue that meets your quarterly, semiannual or annual payments. All contributions
needs. are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Payments
can be sent to the Alumni Association at P.O. Box 990,
When making a donation, please keep in mind that many Houlton, ME 04730.
corporations have a policy to match employee donations. What a
great way to boost your donation. Check your company policies Named Scholarships
for giving.
Give a total of $25,000 to the Houlton High School Alumni
Association and it will be endowed with the Maine Community
Annual Fund Foundation so that earnings will be available for an annual
scholarship in your and/or your loved ones’ memories in perpetuity.
The Annual Fund is a campaign to collect yearly gifts to support The $25,000 can be given over a period of years and you can add
our annual scholarship presentations and giving to the high school. to your scholarship fund in your will. Scholarships will begin to be
We receive contributions from $10 to $2,000 and more. A direct awarded in your name as soon as earnings reach a sufficient level
mailing is sent each fall followed by a phone-a-thon to gather to allow a $1,000 annual scholarship. For further information,
pledges and donations. Gifts to the Annual Fund are accepted contact Fundraising Co-Chair, Jerry York ‘70 at 532-6534 or jerry@
through June 30th each year. Donor categories are as follows: yorksofhoulton.com or Association President, Nancy Ketch ‘82 at
Alumni Circle - for donations of $1,000 and up; Shire Circle - 521-7250 or nketch64@gmail.com
donations of $500 to $999; Seniors - donations of $250 to $499;
Juniors - donations of $100 to $249; Sophomore - donations of
$50 to $99; Freshmen - donations up to $49. Contributions to the
Annual Fund can be made on the web site at www.houltonalumni. Planned Giving
com by credit card or by sending a check to the Alumni Association
at P.O. Box 990, Houlton, ME 04730. When you write or review your will, you may consider leaving a
charitable bequest to the Houlton High School Alumni Association
Endowment Fund Endowment Fund. Earnings from the Endowment Fund are used
by the Alumni Association for scholarships for Houlton High
The Endowment Fund is managed by the Maine Community School graduates and for projects and programs at the high school.
Foundation (mainecf.org), a non-profit investment institution Sample language for a will or trust is as follows:
headquartered in Maine. Investment income from the fund is used
to provide much-needed scholarship aid to HHS students for their (A percentage or specific amount) to the HOULTON HIGH SCHOOL
post-secondary educations, and to fund special projects at the school ALUMNI ASSOCIATION for the benefit of the Houlton High School
not covered by public funding. Alumni Association Endowment Fund.

The pledge categories for the Endowment Fund are as follows: You could help provide Houlton High students access to quality
programs and facilities and assist graduates who might not
Valedictorian — $10,000 and Up otherwise be able to afford a college education to pursue their goals
and dreams!
Donors will receive a Houlton High School Alumni chair with
recognition plaque, inclusion on the Valedictorian recognition Further information about planned giving is available by contacting
plaque to be displayed at Houlton High School and bold listing in Jerry York or Nancy Ketch.
the Alumni Newsletter.
Salutatorian — $5,000 to $9,999 Volunteerism

Donors will receive a recognition gift, inclusion on the Salutatorian Supporting the Houlton High School Alumni Association can
recognition plaque to be displayed at Houlton High School and also include giving of your time and talents. Please consider
highlighted listing in the Alumni Newsletter. getting involved with a committee. We have an active Fundraising
Committee, which plans the Annual Fund campaign and other
1st Honor — $1,000 to $4,999 programs. We need people to assist in setting up events such as the
Annual Social and Golf Scramble and the Multi-Class Reunions
Donors will be included on the 1st Honor recognition plaque to held every five years. Individuals are also needed to work at these
be displayed at Houlton High School and listed in the Alumni events. You may want to share your writing talents by contributing
Newsletter. to the newsletter or could help put some mass mailings together.
You could also assist in lining up advertisers for the newsletter or
2nd Honor — $250 to $999 sharing information about the Alumni Association at class reunions.
There are many opportunities to get involved. Please contact Nancy
Donors will receive a certificate of recognition and listing in the Ketch for more information or Secretary, Patty Donovan Fitzpatrick
Alumni Newsletter. ‘63 at 538-9653 or mslittleton@pioneercable.net.
Honor Roll — Up to $249

Donors will be listed in the Alumni Newsletter.
Contributions will be accepted by check or credit card. Credit card
payments can be made on the Alumni Association web site at www.

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