Associated People Diana Joyner
WELLS, Maine, February 3, 2012 — Diana Joyner, president of the Laudholm Trust, the fundraising partner of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, is stepping down from her position in June, according to an announcement from Bruce Read, chair of the Trust board.
A board committee has begun the search process for a successor.
The Laudholm Trust annual meeting was held in Mather Auditorium last night with two dozen people in attendance. Everyone got pies — oh, alright, they got pie charts (but they got to nibble some real cookies, too).
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
The "interim" label has been removed; Diana Joyner is the new president of Laudholm Trust.
Tim Dietz, chairman of Laudholm's board of directors said:
Diana's energy, enthusiasm, and proven organizational skills will play a significant role in taking the Laudholm Trust and the Wells Reserve to the next level of growth. We are delighted Diana has accepted this position.
As part of our 25th anniversary, we created a video to tell the story of the very early days of the effort to save Laudholm Farm. The video, produced by William Lord, debuted at our August celebratory dinner and was very well received.
As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, Laudholm Trust is interviewing key personalities involved in the organization's formative years. Volunteer Bill Lord is contributing his considerable expertise in videotaping interviews conducted by long-time Trust staff member Karen Stathoplos.
A couple of weeks ago, on a "perfect" early summer morning, Bill and Karen welcomed the comments of Ed Nesky. Ed was among the earliest supporters of the effort to protect Laudholm Farm and served as treasurer of the Trust for many years.
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In April, Laudholm Trust kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration by publishing a 16-page supplement in the York County Coast Star, York Weekly, and the Portsmouth Herald. It has gotten rave reviews.
If you haven't seen it yet, you can pick up a copy at the Wells Reserve or contact us and we will send you one. You can also download it here in two parts:
- 14-page layout (2.5 MB)
- Center spread (0.5 MB)
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This "History of the Project" was written by Mort Mather around the time the Wells Reserve was dedicated in 1986. Some minor formatting has been done to the originally typewritten document.
Interest in having the land now encompassed within the bounds of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve preserved for the public good dates back to the early 1960s. At that time the value of salt marshes was beginning to be more fully understood. Studies showed that two-thirds of the commercially important fish depend in some stage in their lives on estuaries. Estuaries are also important areas for commercial development; as the population increases scenic areas near water are under increased pressure for residential development. In the sixties man-made development was filling marshes at an alarming rate. If left unchecked, this development would do serious damage to our fisheries and eliminate most of the coastal habitat for wildlife, endangering more and more species.
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