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Avenues for Giving

There are many ways to support the Houlton High School Alumni Association.
We invite you to choose an avenue that meets your needs.

When making a donation, please keep in mind that many corporations have a policy to match employee donations.
What a great way to boost your donation. Check your company policies for giving.

Annual Fund
Named Scholarships
The Annual Fund is a campaign to collect yearly gifts to support
our annual scholarship presentations and giving to the high school. Give a total of $25,000 to the Houlton High School Alumni
We receive contributions from $10 to $2,000 and more. A direct Association and it will be endowed with the Maine Community
mailing is sent each fall followed by a phone-a-thon to gather Foundation so that earnings will be available for an annual
pledges and donations. Gifts to the Annual Fund are accepted scholarship in your and/or your loved ones’ memories in perpetuity.
through June 30th each year. Donor categories are as follows: The $25,000 can be given over a period of years and you can add
Alumni Circle - for donations of $1,000 and up; Shire Circle - to your scholarship fund in your will. Scholarships will begin to be
donations of $500 to $999; Seniors - donations of $250 to $499; awarded in your name as soon as earnings reach a sufficient level
Juniors - donations of $100 to $249; Sophomore - donations of to allow a $1,000 annual scholarship. For further information,
$50 to $99; Freshmen - donations up to $49. Contributions to the contact Fundraising Co-Chair, Jerry York ‘70 at 532-6534 or jerry@
Annual Fund can be made on the web site at www.houltonalumni. yorksofhoulton.com or Association President, Nancy Ketch ‘82 at
com by credit card or by sending a check to the Alumni Association 521-7250 or nketch64@gmail.com
at P.O. Box 990, Houlton, ME 04730.
Endowment Fund
Planned Giving
The Endowment Fund is managed by the Maine Community
Foundation (mainecf.org), a non-profit investment institution When you write or review your will, you may consider leaving a
headquartered in Maine. Investment income from the fund is used charitable bequest to the Houlton High School Alumni Association
to provide much-needed scholarship aid to HHS students for their Endowment Fund. Earnings from the Endowment Fund are used
post-secondary educations, and to fund special projects at the school by the Alumni Association for scholarships for Houlton High
not covered by public funding. School graduates and for projects and programs at the high school.
Sample language for a will or trust is as follows:
The pledge categories for the Endowment Fund are as follows:
(A percentage or specific amount) to the HOULTON HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian — $10,000 and Up ALUMNI ASSOCIATION for the benefit of the Houlton High School
Alumni Association Endowment Fund.
Donors will receive a Houlton High School Alumni chair with
recognition plaque, inclusion on the Valedictorian recognition You could help provide Houlton High students access to quality
plaque to be displayed at Houlton High School and bold listing in programs and facilities and assist graduates who might not
the Alumni Newsletter. otherwise be able to afford a college education to pursue their goals
and dreams!
Salutatorian — $5,000 to $9,999
Further information about planned giving is available by contacting
Donors will receive a recognition gift, inclusion on the Salutatorian Jerry York or Nancy Ketch.
recognition plaque to be displayed at Houlton High School and
highlighted listing in the Alumni Newsletter.
Volunteerism
1st Honor — $1,000 to $4,999
Supporting the Houlton High School Alumni Association can
Donors will be included on the 1st Honor recognition plaque to also include giving of your time and talents. Please consider
be displayed at Houlton High School and listed in the Alumni getting involved with a committee. We have an active Fundraising
Newsletter. Committee, which plans the Annual Fund campaign and other
programs. We need people to assist in setting up events such as the
2nd Honor — $250 to $999 Annual Social and Golf Scramble and the Multi-Class Reunions
held every five years. Individuals are also needed to work at these
Donors will receive a certificate of recognition and listing in the events. You may want to share your writing talents by contributing
Alumni Newsletter. to the newsletter or could help put some mass mailings together.
You could also assist in lining up advertisers for the newsletter or
Honor Roll — Up to $249 sharing information about the Alumni Association at class reunions.
There are many opportunities to get involved. Please contact Nancy
Donors will be listed in the Alumni Newsletter. Ketch for more information or Secretary, Patty Donovan Fitzpatrick
‘63 at 538-9653 or mslittleton@pioneercable.net.
Contributions will be accepted by check or credit card. Credit card
payments can be made on the Alumni Association web site at www.
houltonalumni.com. Pledges of up to 5 years can be made with
quarterly, semiannual or annual payments. All contributions
are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Payments
can be sent to the Alumni Association at P.O. Box 990,
Houlton, ME 04730.

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