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