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Avenues of Giving

There are many ways to support the Houlton High School Alumni Association. Choose the option that best fits your interest and capacity.
Tip: Many companies match employee donations. Check your company’s giving policy to increase your impact!

1. Annual Fund 3. Named Scholarships
This yearly campaign supports scholarships and other Create a permanent scholarship in your or a loved one’s
contributions to the high school. name with a gift of $25,000 or more, endowed through the
Gifts range from $10 to $2,000+ and can be made through: Maine Community Foundation.
• Direct mailing (each fall) • Contributions can be spread over time
• Online (if you so desire) • Scholarships start when earnings allow for a $1,000
Deadline: June 30th annually award
Give online: www.houltonalumni.com • Add to your fund in your will
By mail: Houlton High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 990, Contact for more info:
Houlton, ME 04730 • Jerry York ‘70: 532-6534 / jerry@yorksofhoulton.com
Giving Levels: • Nancy Ketch ‘82: 521-7250 / nketch64@gmail.com
• Alumni Circle: $1,000+
• Shire Circle: $500–$999 4. Planned Giving
• Seniors: $250–$499 Leave a legacy through your will or trust by designating a gift
• Juniors: $100–$249 to the Endowment Fund.
• Sophomores: $50–$99 Suggested language:
• Freshmen: Up to $49 “[A percentage or dollar amount] to the Houlton High School
Alumni Association for the benefit of the Houlton High School
2. Endowment Fund Alumni Association Endowment Fund.”
Managed by the Maine Community Foundation (mainecf. Your gift will support future scholarships and high school
org), this fund supports scholarships and special school programs.
projects not covered by public funding. Contact for planned giving:
Giving Levels & Recognition: • Jerry York or Nancy Ketch (info above)
• Valedictorian ($10,000+):
- Custom Alumni chair with plaque 5. Volunteer Your Time
- Name on school plaque Support isn’t just financial — your time and talents are valuable
- Bold listing in Alumni Newsletter too!
• Salutatorian ($5,000–$9,999): Ways to Get Involved:
- Recognition gift • Serve on the Fundraising Committee
- Name on school plaque • Help organize or work at:
- Highlighted listing - Annual Social & Golf Scramble
• 1st Honor ($1,000–$4,999): - Multi-Class Reunions (every 5 years)
- Name on school plaque • Write for the newsletter
- Newsletter listing • Assemble mailings
• 2nd Honor ($250–$999): • Help recruit newsletter advertisers
- Certificate of recognition • Promote the Association at reunions
- Newsletter listing Contact:
• Honor Roll (Up to $249): • Nancy Ketch (above)
- Newsletter listing • Patty Donovan Fitzpatrick ‘63: 538-9653 / mslittleton@
Payment Options: pioneercable.net
• Credit card via www.houltonalumni.com
• Check to: P.O. Box 990, Houlton, ME 04730
• Pledge up to 5 years on donations of $5,000 or more
with flexible payment schedules
All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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