Sarah Ruef-Lindquist of Planning For Good

presents 5 Planned Giving Workshops

The first and very timely for many  Executive Directors,

this January 19 in Portland Maine

and January 26 in Augusta Maine
“Strategies for Planned Giving for the “small” Development Office”

attendees will learn:

• Maximizing potential with minimal capacity
• Engaging board and senior management for support and success
• Sustaining the effort for the long-term

Fees detailed at www.planningforgood.net

advance registration required,  no charge for Planning For Good clients

Complete details available at www.planningforgood.net

email @srueflindquist@gmail.com or call 975-5165

1.    Why should we choose Laguna Beach for our wedding location? When deciding where to hold their wedding ceremonies couples are faced with an endless number of choices.  If you are already considering a Southern California wedding, Orange County makes an excellent selection.  Situated just fifty miles south of Los Angeles and ninety miles north of San Diego, Orange County boasts 42-miles of pristine coastline.  Within Orange County, Laguna Beach stands out for its sandy coves and quaint-village feel.  The city of Laguna Beach is known not only for its beaches, but also for its connection to the arts.  The city annually hosts the renowned Pageant of the Masters, along with numerous other art festivals and events.  As a wedding location, Laguna Beach can offer couples a wide variety of options.  Traditional or contemporary, couples will be sure to find a venue that reflects their unique tastes.

2.    Is Laguna Beach suitable for large groups arriving from out of town?  Though the city of Laguna Beach retains a quaint atmosphere and beach town feel, it has all of the services and amenities of any major metropolis.  Serviced by John Wayne Airport (Airport Code: SNA), Laguna Beach has an array of hotel and dining options to accommodate even the largest groups in town for destination weddings.  During the summer months, free trolleys run through town, making the need for a rental car almost nonexistent.  Even during the winter, Laguna’s downtown area is easy to navigate on foot.

3.    How is art connected to weddings in Laguna Beach? With a specially zoned city arts district and live-work spaces for local artists, couples getting married in Laguna Beach have the chance to find innovative uses of art within the design and layout of their wedding ceremony and reception. The creative atmosphere has translated into weddings with a savvy sense of style and décor.  Spanning the range from sleek & stylish to classic & refined, weddings in Laguna Beach are widely enhanced by the vibrant, creative culture. The arts are genuinely valued in Laguna and the weddings held in the area reflect that emphasis put on good taste.

4.    Do I really need a Wedding Planner for my Laguna Beach wedding? This question is usually left up to the preference of each particular couple, though some venues necessitate a planner more than others.  Beach weddings take a certain amount of prior planning, as do ceremonies that aren’t held at the same location as the reception.  On the other hand, certain venues in Laguna Beach have teams on staff who understand the intricacies of planning a wedding, and work with couples throughout each stage of the process.  Similarly, weddings that feature outside vendors are more complex to orchestrate than weddings which provide services in-house.  The other advantage of these full service venues is that the design and feel of the event is often more consistent with the vision of the couple.

5.    What are the pros and cons of an outdoor wedding in Laguna Beach? The notion of an outdoor wedding is generally dictated by the tastes of the bride and groom and the season during which they are getting married.  While the beach is a consistently popular option, some couples prefer a more private setting.  The stunning Laguna canyons provide another beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies, while some venues offer outdoor options on site, creating a safety net in case the weather refuses to cooperate.

6.    What is the role of technology in the Laguna Beach wedding experience?  Due to the creative environment thriving in Laguna, wedding planners and venues in Laguna Beach are interested in the various applications of state of the art technology and media during wedding ceremonies and receptions.  Most of the local facilities are equipped with sound, video and lighting capability.  Some venues even offer digital projections and/or stylized lighting to develop a personalized and tasteful ambiance. The applications of various media, presentation technologies and lighting options within your ceremony are limited only by your imagination.

7.    Does Laguna Beach have wedding vendors, photographers, various venue options, reception locations and spots for rehearsal dinners? Yes.  Many weddings are held in Laguna Beach every year and all of the necessary services are readily available in wide variety.  Laguna also hosts full service venues that provide all of the necessary services without creating the need for an endless string of vendors or wedding planners.

For more information visit  http://www.seven-degrees.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Sarah Ruef-Lindquist (207) 975-5165

HALLOWELL, Maine.

Sarah Ruef-Lindquist has been named President of the Board of the Maine Bar Foundation (MBF) for the year 2010.

Founded in 1983, MBF serves Maine’s communities and the legal professional through its administration of the Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (“IOLTA”) Program and other public-service law related activities. MBF funds Pine Tree Legal Services, the Volunteer Lawyers Project, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Maine Equal Justice Partners, Legal Services for the Elderly, the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic and has also provided funding to other non-profit organizations working to increase access to justice for those in poverty in Maine.

The Maine Bar Foundation has provided leadership and administrative support to one of the most successful fundraising initiatives amongst lawyers and the judiciary in the United States: Now in its 6^th year, the Campaign for Justice raises more funds from lawyers and the judiciary in Maine for legal services than all but one other state, raising over $400,000 in each of the years 2008 and in 2009 to support access to justice.

Ruef-Lindquist, a member of the Foundation Board since 2003, has served as Development Chair, Finance Chair, Investment Committee Chair and Treasurer. She also serves on the board of the Maine Philanthropy Center. She also serves on the Development Committee of Franklin Pierce Law Center, and has served on numerous boards of Maine and New Hampshire non-profits. She is a frequent writer and speaker on the topic of trust, estate and charitable planning, and is Senior Consultant and founder of Planning for Good, www.planningforgood.net providing gift planning support services to non-profits.

The Maine Bar Foundation’s offices are located at 40 Water Street, Hallowell. www.mbf.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The 2009 Lobsterman Triathlon and Aquabike will take place at Winslow Park in South Freeport, Maine on Saturday, September 19th.

PORTLAND, ME – September 14, 2009 – Tri-Maine’s Lobsterman Triathlon and Aquabike event will bring over 800 athletes to South Freeport on Saturday morning, September 19th. Acclaimed for having the “Best Scenery” of any triathlon in the country by Triathlete Magazine in 2008, the popular event sold out for 2009.

The race begins at 9:30 a.m. at Freeport’s ocean-side Winslow Park. Triathletes will swim 1.5-kilometers (.93 miles) in Casco Bay, head out on a 40-kilometer (24 mile) bike ride along the countryside of Freeport and Brunswick, and finish with a 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) “lollipop” run through the village of South Freeport. Aquabike competitors will follow the same swim and bike courses without the run, and all athletes will finish back at Winslow Park.

Following the completion of the race, local restaurant Gritty McDuff’s will host a classic lobsterbake. (More than 400 lobsters were served in 2008!) There will also be live entertainment, food options provided by Freeport’s Bow Street Market, and a LobsterKids Fun Run after the adult event.

The Lobsterman will feature both local athletes and competitors from more than 24 states and Canadian provinces.

“It’s exciting to see so many athletes coming to Maine to experience our stunning landscape and the some of the best in athletic competition,” says Will Thomas, Tri-Maine’s Executive Director. “We’re thrilled that the Lobsterman has become such a favored destination race and looking forward to another great event.”

For the safety of athletes, Staples Point Road and parts of South Freeport Road (between Route 1 and Main Street) will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lower Mast Landing Road, Flying Point Road, Bunganuc Road, and Pleasant Hill Road also experience cyclist traffic from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., however they will remain open. Residents and motorists are asked to plan accordingly and proceed with caution.

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is the Lobsterman charity partner and sponsor support for the event comes from L.L. Bean, Peak Performance Multisport, Orthopaedics Associates, Bow Street Market, The North Face, Comfort Suites of Freeport, Pape Subaru, Pepsi, Freeport Merchants Association, and SwimVacation.

Volunteers are also still needed for the race and can sign up by contacting Erik Boucher at erik@tri-maine.com.

Live results can be viewed on race day at www.tri-maine.com. For more information, contact Amy VanHaren.

About Tri-Maine:
Tri-Maine Productions is Maine’s premier multisport event management company. Providing high quality, competitive races in dynamic New England locations, Tri-Maine serves more than 3,000 athletes, 5,000 spectators, and 800 volunteers annually. Tri-Maine partners with first-rate local and national sponsors to provide an athletic experience like no other. Fusing arts, music, environmental consciousness, health, and community together with the active lifestyle, Tri-Maine delivers specialized events that transcend the traditional. Visit www.tri-maine.com for more information.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Tri-Maine Productions
207.221.5420 x 5
amy@tri-maine.com

###

Are you mobile?.  http://mainelottery.mobi  And  http://melotto.mobi  are!. Maine state lottery numbers are available mobile. Also twitter mainelottery or pitchman101  for bi-weekly updates.( .mobi is your mobile access to the internet.)  http://www.pitchman101.wordpress.com  has many states current mobile sites listed. If your from another state?, check it out for your states lottery numbers mobile. PASS IT ON!