Tuesday, October 20, 2015

"A Very Special KCT Announcement!!"


From: members-bounces@thekennebunkportconservationtrust.org [mailto:members-bounces@thekennebunkportconservationtrust.org] On Behalf Of office@thekennebunkportconservationtrust.org
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 4:22 PM
To: KCT members
Subject: [Members] KCT Thought and Message of the Week
 
                             A Very Special KCT Announcement!!
 
In this time of Thanksgiving, we have something for you as a Trust member and supporter to be truly thankful for.  The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is delighted to announce that we have received our largest single capital campaign donation to date, $5 million!!
By vote of the Board and with the consent of the donors,
This magnificent gift will:
Add $1 million to our endowment to help guarantee that the vision of the KCT will continue as we work to protect the beauty and character of our community for this generation and all who will follow.
Create a $250,000 endowment to ensure that the Trust in our Children program will continue to build community as we link our children with the landscape.
Pay off all Trust Debt
Create a fund to begin the process of re-building the old Grist Mill as a Kennebunk River Learning Center for the benefit of our children and all others, and landscape the site in a manner which will highlight the beauty of our river and town.
Use $1 million to endow the Grist Mill property.
Create a fund of approximately $1.2 million which can be used to match other contributions towards the purchase of those remaining significant properties that will enhance the Trust's current holdings and mission.
This wonderful gift is a giant step forward in a dream started many years ago, but our journey is not yet over and your support is as important now as ever.  Indeed, it is support such as yours that has led us to victories such as this.  And it will be your continued support that will help us to match funds to protect land, enhance Trust in our Children, build trails, create programs for seniors and so much more.  That is what your membership in the Trust is all about. That is what a community is all about.  Together we can make a difference. Together we can do great things!
 
A Very Happy Thanksgiving to All!
 
 
No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.
-- Alfred North Whitehead