These workshops are a part of the Launching Leadership Series (PLI) sponsored by the Penquis Leadership Institute.  The Penquis Leadership Institute believes that local problems are best solved by local leaders. The PLI’s goal is to promote long-term commitment and economic development by broadening the local leadership base. Growing the pool of new leaders is critical to the continued strength of our economy and our ability to maintain vibrant rural communities. By combining general leadership skills and networking opportunities with regional information and issues, the Penquis Leadership Institute provides a unique learning experience for new and emerging leaders who care about this region’s future. Visit www.PenquisLeadership.org

Along with our partners: Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC), The Maine Woods Tourism Training Initiative (MWTTI), Moosehead Lake Chamber of Commerce, Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce, Penquis and MaineStream Finance.

This workshop will be held:

Tuesday, June 1st

10 am – Noon

Meeting Room, Greenville Town Office, Minden St., Greenville

To register for either workshop call 564-2942 or hkelly@emcc.edu. The cost is $15 pp

PORTLAND, ME -One of the things Lynn Peel values most about her job is the close connections she forms with her clients. She says, “I come into their lives during a major life transition. It is often an emotional time. As a result I really get to know them and their families. I have the privilege of hearing their life stories.”

Lynn is the President and Senior Care Advisor of Beach Glass Transitions, LLC. She reaches a milestone this April: 2 years in business.  Beach Glass Transitions provides a personalized and invaluable support service to Maine families or individuals who need assistance in attaining elder care for themselves, or more commonly, for an aging loved one.  When living at home alone is no longer a safe option for an elder family member, Lynn and Beach Glass are there to provide education and advice on the available options.  They assist in securing the products and services the client needs to restore independence in their home, or otherwise assist in finding and applying for residency in a safe community alternative.

In the company’s 2 years of business, Lynn has worked with more than 50 families and has a 100% client satisfaction rating.  As one client remarked, “Lynn has been a godsend to us!  If it hadn’t been for her, I’m sure we would still be trying to get through the maze of figuring out how to get my great aunt into a good safe place!  Thank you!”  Another said, “Lynn provided the expertise and the guidance that we needed during a very stressful time.  We can’t thank her enough for all she did for our family.”  Most of Lynn’s clients are Boomers who contact her regarding the care of their aging parents.

Prior to starting Beach Glass Transitions, Lynn Peel worked for more than 8 years in Home Care Agencies, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s Care and Independent Living Communities.  She has the knowledge and insight of an insider, which is a huge benefit to her clients, and often sets Beach Glass Transitions apart from the average geriatric care manager or referral service.  After 10 years working in her industry, Lynn has developed strong and tested relationships to trustworthy referral sources such as legal and financial advisors, movers, down-sizers, organizers, real estate agents, and more.  Ultimately Beach Glass Transitions offers the complete package.  However, the most significant aspect of Beach Glass Transitions that sets it apart from the competition is Lynn’s focus on the individual.

Her service is highly customized.  Lynn says, “Every client is different.  They come from different backgrounds and they have different futures.  They have individual wants and needs and family expectations.  They have medical and financial requirements, but also have concerns regarding social interactivity.  My job and my passion is to work with my clients to find the option that is best suited to the whole person, not just the age or the medical condition.”

As a new way of honoring her clients, Lynn asks them to provide photographs and fill out a short life survey, allowing her to compose a scrapbook of the client’s life and personality.  The final product is

called, “Oh, The Places You Have Been.”  It serves two purposes.  First and foremost, it is a gift thanking her clients for contracting her services.  Secondly, it acts as a social profile to provide to Home Health Aides and Senior Living Communities.  It is a wonderful way of showing the client’s new caregivers who they are, allowing them to bond and connect in a way that would not otherwise be possible.  This connection is remarkably therapeutic for aging adults, especially if they suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s.

If you or a loved one is struggling with independence at home alone, call Beach Glass Transitions today for your consultation and to find out how your social profile can improve your long term care.

Contact:

Lynn H. Peel                                       

President, Senior Care Advisor

Beach Glass Transitions, LLC

207.272.2797

277 Congress Street

Portland, ME 04101

www.beachglasstransitions.com

lpeel@beachglasstransitions.com

THE TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Camden, ME.   Many non profit organizations are feeling the effects of the economic downturn and facing the difficult decisions of whether to reduce program offerings, staff or other operations.   Many realize that if they had a more robust endowment when the economy turns sour, they would have greater financial stability to ride out the storm.

TD Banknorth, through the TD Charitable Foundation, is supporting Charlotte White Center’s (CWC) staff in participating in philanthropy training offered by Planning for Good. The workshops to be led by Sr. Consultant, Sarah Ruef-Lindquist, JD, CTFA will help participants gain the tools to build their endowment to improve their ability to continue to provide programs in the future.

Erica Kimball, Development Director for the Charlotte White Center noted, “With Sarah’s training and support, I am sure that we can create a sound philanthropic plan for the Charlotte White Center that will enable us to serve those who need our support for years to come. Without TDBanknorth’s financial support, reaching our goals would be even more challenging, and we want to thank them for their help.”

The Charlotte White Center, which serves adults and children with cognitive and intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges, provides support services in Piscataquis, Penobscot, Hancock, Washington, Franklin, Somerset, and Waldo Counties, with administrative offices based in Dover-Foxcroft. The mission of the Charlotte White Center is to respect and value ALL people and empower them to be their best. CWC has been doing that for thirty years; this will enable them to continue to honor that mission.

Planning for Good, a Maine-based firm out of Camden offers education, training and support to non-profit organizations seeking to build their endowments through planned gifts. In 2009, Planning for Good is offering a series of Workshops designed to support organizations beginning or continuing to develop their planned giving efforts.  The grant from the TD Charitable Foundation will cover the cost of staff member Erica Kimball attending all five workshops.

The workshops Ms. Kimball will be attending are designed for development and executive staff as well as board members as an opportunity to learn practical tips for designing and implementing policies and procedures to optimize planned giving to support building endowment and organizational sustainability.

For more information about the Charlotte White Center and its philanthropic plans, please contact Erica Kimball at (207) 947-1410 ext. 122 or via email at ekimball@charlottewhite.org.

The TD Charitable Foundation is the charitable giving arm of TD Bank N.A., which operates under the trade names TD Banknorth and TD Bank and is one of the 20 largest commercial banking organizations in the United States. The Foundation’s mission is to serve the individuals, families and businesses in all the communities where TD Banknorth and TD Bank operate, having made over $44.6 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The efforts of the Foundation are coordinated locally through TD Banknorth and TD Bank’s community relations departments and are focused on the areas of economic empowerment, youth development and community support. More information on the TD Charitable Foundation including an online grant application is available at www.TDBanknorth.com or at www.TDBank.com.

WHAT?         AQUAFEST is a community-wide, family event, featuring: Timed 5K Race for the Lakes on a safe, rolling, out and back course; Prize Events for Kids, ages 1 to 12 years; Fun Run, Walk, Crawl or Creep – - all Ages Invited and Dogs, too; Kayak Races; GPS and kayak clinics; Activities such as T-Shirt Painting, Games, and Geocaching; Shopping Opportunities at Village Shops, the Farmers’ Market, and Art Mart ;     Boat Rides, Float Plane Rides; Free Raffle and Great Prizes; Awards for summer long Fishing Derby and Raffle; Family Barbecue and Free Swim Time; Water Events at selected spots around the Watershed                                              

          WHEN?         August 29, 2008 –5 to 7 pm –  Cocktail Reception at the Village Inn in Belgrade Lakes                        August 30, 2008 – 8 to 5 pm  Various activities at the Center for All Seasons (CFAS),  in Belgrade Lakes Village, Point Road out and back from Camp Runoia, and other locations around the Belgrade Watershed

            WHY?  To support Milfoil Prevention and create a Watershed-wide Action Plan (WAP) to improve water quality and public enjoyment of the seven Belgrade lakes for all who live, work, visit, and play in the thirteen towns of the Belgrade Watershed.

            WHO?            The lake associations for East, Great, Long, McGrath, Messalonskee, North, and    Salmon lakes and ponds, working together as the Lake Trust of the Belgrade Regional                         Conservation Alliance (BRCA).  Lake Trust programs include Courtesy Boat Inspections, Invasive Plant Surveys, the nservation Corps, and a working group to improve and stabilize water quality by limiting Phosphorus enrichment of our lakes.

            INFO?                        Call the BRCA at (207) 495-6039 and ask Mary Kerwood for Information about AQUAFEST; AQUAFEST Flyers with registration forms are also at many local shops and restaurants;   Your Lake Association will be glad to provide Registration materials, too.

              Quick and easy Online Registration is available at www.belgradelakes.org

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OUT OF THE FOG has emerged.
Out of the Fog – Maine Roasted Coffee and Maine Gifts sells through its’ online store www.outofthefog.biz. Coffees are roasted to order and delivered at their maximum freshness. The premium gift line features made in Maine products of artisanal quality. Nautical gifts, jewelry, fine art and premium woolens, are just some of the items that will be available. Custom designed souvenir gift baskets for individuals, wedding couples and corporate clients are a specialty. The Out of the Fog branded items are fashioned with an eye for functional beauty.
Shop their fair trade and organic coffee selection as well as their made in Maine gift offerings at: www.outofthefog.biz/ .

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