Associated People Karen Stathoplos Scott Richardson
The crisp joy of autumn makes us keenly aware of change in the natural world. It is more than leaves turning; it is watching them drift on a gentle breeze or twirl in a tempest, hearing them clatter through branches and crunch underfoot.
If you're a customer of Kennebunk Savings, you may already have received your 2011 customer ballot. For many years, the bank has contributed thousands of dollars to local nonprofits and Laudholm Trust has been among the fortunate recipients. This year Kennebunk Savings plans to distribute $100,000 to 125 organizations and every customer's vote counts.
We would appreciate your vote for the Wells Reserve at Laudholm (under the "Environment" category) as you visit the ballot website or mark and return your paper ballot.
Last year we received $872 thanks to those who voted to support the preservation of historic Laudholm Farm and the research, education, and stewardship programs of the Wells Reserve.
Everyone here at the Wells Reserve and Laudholm Trust wishes our visitors and supporters a very happy holiday season. We hope you have a chance to come enjoy the trails with your family and friends. Please return often — every day is different.
Visitor Center News
The Visitor Center normally closes for several weeks beginning about December 15, but is sometimes open by chance during the holidays. If you want to be sure about your shopping in our little store, though, please come soon!
Associated People Diana Joyner
FairPoint Communications Release dated November 16, 2010
The Laudholm Trust in Wells recently received a $750 contribution from FairPoint Communications on behalf of employee Leslie Roberts’s volunteer work for the organization. Roberts, who lives in Kennebunk, is senior manager of internal communications at FairPoint and has been on the board of trustees of the Laudholm Trust since 2008. She is chair of the Trust’s nominating committee and also serves on the public relations/marketing committee and strategic planning committees.
Sanford Institution for Savings release dated November 8, 2010
Sanford Junior High students are getting a chance to explore estuaries, beaches, and other coastal habitats thanks to a new partnership formed by Sanford Institution for Savings (SIS), the Sanford School Department, Laudholm Trust, and the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. This fall, the Sanford Students to the Sea outdoor classroom program is bringing 240 seventh graders and their teachers to learn at the living laboratory of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.
“What started as a pilot project to bring a busload of Sanford students to the Wells Reserve has turned into a hands-on, half-day outdoor experience for the entire grade 7 science cohort,” explained Diana Joyner, president of Laudholm Trust. “We are pleased that SIS is giving Sanford students the opportunity to visit the Wells Reserve, where they can reinforce the science concepts they are covering in school.”
SIS made a charitable donation of $1,100 to make the program possible. “In this difficult financial environment, there’s no better time to support education for children in our community,” said Mark T. Mickeriz, president and CEO of SIS. “I had the opportunity to talk to three of the science teachers at Sanford Junior High after the first field trip and was impressed with their commitment to their students and the response from the children who attended the Wells Reserve program.”
SIS is headquartered in downtown Sanford with branches located in Springvale, South Sanford, Limerick, Buxton, Waterboro, Wells and York. Deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Bank can be reached at 1-888 BANK SIS (226-5747) or online at www.banksis.com.
The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is a National Estuarine Research Reserve with its headquarters listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open to the public every day, with seven miles of trails and an undeveloped sand beach. The Wells Reserve operates programs in coastal research, environmental education, decision-maker training, and resource stewardship. Laudholm Trust, a member-supported nonprofit, contributes private funds and in-kind services to support Wells Reserve operations and capital improvements.
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Associated People Diana Joyner Suzanne Kahn Eder
Kennebunk Savings customers voted this spring on the bank's Community Investment Ballot and Laudholm Trust has just received its portion of the funds awarded throughout the region. On hand for the donation ceremony are Kennebunk Savings President and CEO Brad Paige, Wells Reserve Education Director Suzanne Kahn Eder, Laudholm Trust President Diana Joyner, and Kennebunk Savings Vice President and Laudholm Trust director Dennis Byrd. CD&M Communications is working with the bank to produce a video to demonstrate its community service.
Associated People Paul Dest
The Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation has stepped forward with a $50,000 challenge grant to help make the final payment on the 2½-acre Diane and Frederick Lord property.
Just after sunset on December 22, 2005, Wells Reserve manager Paul Dest and Laudholm Trust president Susan Rouillard signed closing papers on the Lord Parcel. This final legal step marked the end of several years of discussion with the Lords about how to best preserve a vista so central to the identity of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm.
The Trust began raising funds in earnest for this critical initiative when the purchase-and-sale agreement was signed in May. We have made excellent progress to date and under the terms of the closing agreement we have six months to complete the purchase. We’re optimistic, particularly with the news that the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation has offered a $50,000 challenge grant for this purchase. With your help, we can finish this effort sooner rather than later.
The Foundation will match every gift restricted toward the acquisition of the property, dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. Your gift in any amount doubles in value if we meet this challenge.
We have until the end of May to accomplish this task and turn to you, our members and friends in the community, to help complete this landmark acquisition for the Wells Reserve.
The Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation challenge will help us in our efforts to preserve the cultural history of Laudholm by protecting the Lord parcel. Over the years, Kennebunk Savings Bank has been a steady supporter of the Trust and Reserve, contributing to the annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival and making important contributions to our biggest projects. This is, however, the largest single commitment that the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation has made to Laudholm Trust and the Wells Reserve since the bank began supporting our organizations in 1984.
Long-time Laudholm supporter Alice Freeman Muchnic is 99 today. She's long been a strong supporter of Laudholm Trust and the Wells Reserve.
Laudholm is as close to a home as I could want.
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