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LATEST NEWS
January 2010
Dear Members and Friends of KBIA,
As KBIA enters its 100th year, our small community finds itself the guardian of a unique
opportunity to safeguard the spirit, traditions and accomplishments of the generations
before us and the generations yet to come. The significance of this task has not been
taken lightly. In 2009 the Board of Directors hired a senior consultant from the Maine
Institute for Civic Leadership and sought counsel from a group of stakeholders which
included several local leaders, previous board members, and past presidents. The
culmination of these efforts is the formation of several committees and a commitment
from the Board of Directors to develop and fund a long-term plan that improves and
preserves KBIA for future generations:
The Facility Improvement Committee is being chaired by Executive Director
Martin Lodish along with committee members Barbara Bowen, Billy Collins, Kevin
Crowley, Dianne Gregg, Betty Smith and Dave Stevenson. A local professional facilities
planning firm, Warner Design Associates, has been hired to develop a phased approach
to improve the functionality, aesthetics, and safety of the facility while preserving its
quaint understated charm. Last fall we conducted several walkthroughs and received
great improvement ideas from membership and faculty. Warner Design Associates is
working closely with Andrew Rimmer, of Rimmer Construction, who has overseen
KBIA’s property for the past three years. For 2010 we have earmarked several high
priority improvements including new picnic tables, a new floor in Smith Cottage, and
several new waterfront docks that were unusable due to age and safety concerns. The 5
year facility improvement plan is expected to be ready for membership review in early
2010.
The 100th Fundraising Committee is being chaired by Jonathan Turnbull along
with committee members Andy Frawley, Shannon Belanger, Jim McGuckin, Dave
Stevenson, Sally Vallimarescu, and Seana Wood. The goal of this committee will be to
rebuild the endowment which will fund the facilities improvement plan and scholarship
programs and put KBIA back on solid financial footing. I am pleased to report we have
already achieved 100% board participation and the committee is encouraged by several
early significant donations. More specific information about KBIAs 100th fundraising
program will be made in conjunction with the facilities plan in early 2010.
As KBIA’s 100th Anniversary quickly approaches, I ask everyone whose family has
benefited from this unique organization, to consider “passing it along” in 2010 so that
future generations may enjoy many, many more magical summers at KBIA. The
2010 January Newsletter has much more exciting news about the upcoming season,
KBIA’s 100th Anniversary activities and the development of a commemorative book.
Pease take a few minutes to learn more and get involved!
Sincerely,
Andy Harrington
President of the Board, KBIA
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