2018-2019
BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation Officers 2018-2019
Officers President: Myra Chaloult, 35 South Gage Road, Oakland, ME 04963 Vice President: Kathryn Bourgoin, MD, 99 Bennoch Road, Orono, ME 04473 Secretary: Ronda Crosson, 265 Black Road, Corinth, ME 04427 Treasurer: Lynn E. Soucy, 208 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101 Office Manager: Marilyn V. Ladd, 103 County Road, Oakland, ME 04963
Trustees & Terms of Office BPW/ME Futurama Foundation Myra Chaloult expires June 2020 BPW/ME Futurama Foundation Kathryn Bourgoin, MD expires June 2019 BPW/ME Futurama Foundation Ronda Crosson expires June 2019 BPW/ME Futurama Foundation Linda Huff expires June 2019 BPW/ME Futurama Foundation Past Pres. Ryann Vander Zanden expires June 2019 BPW/ME Futurama Foundation Marilyn V. Ladd expires June 2020 Non-Member expires June Non-Member Faye W. Nicholson expires June 2020 Non-Member expires June 2018 Open Lynn E. Soucy expires June 2020 Open Denise Walden expires June 2019
Appointments: Parliamentarian Lynn E. Soucy Auditor
Committee and Chairs: Hall of Fame Marilyn V. Ladd Linda Huff
Scholarship: Denise Walden, Waterville Myra Chaloult, Oakland Lynn E. Soucy, Portland Faye W. Nicholson, Searsport Mona Spear, Holden Finance: Ronda Crosson Lynn E. Soucy, Treasurer
Bylaws: Ronda Crosson Marilyn Ladd
FUTURAMA FOUNDATION TREASURER'S REPORT 5/31/2019
SAVINGS AND CHECKING ACCTS BALANCE, JUNE 1, 2018 $37,763.32 RECEIPTS Budget General fund Individual donations 175.00 300 LO Donations 250.00 250
Miscelllaneous - - Interest 3.48 20 Maine Women's Hall of Fame 14, 122.00 5,000
- - ______TOTAL RECEIPTS 14,550.48 5,570
DISBURSEMENTS
Scholarships - - Legal 185.00 200 Marketing, printing, and postage 132.93 500 MWHF 4,685.16 2,000 Other 242.00 350 Transfer to Maine Community Foundation 8,000.00 8,000
Transfer to Raymond Jones 20,000.00 - TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 33,245.09 11,050
(5480.00) $19,068.71 SAVINGS AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS TOTAL BALANCE MAY 31, 2019
INVESTMENTS 20,000.00
TOTAL ASSETS MAY 31, 2019 $39,068.71
Annual Report Thirtieth Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
The Maine Women’s Hall Fame celebrated the Thirtieth Annual Induction Ceremony and Luncheon Buffet on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the University of Maine Augusta. The luncheon was served at the Fireplace Lounge, in the Randall Student Center, and Induction Ceremony at the Jewett Hall Auditorium. Two outstanding Maine women were inducted: Darylen McQuirk Cote of Caribou and Governor Janet T. Mills of Farmington.
Darylen is a champion for women’s health, equity and education. She is also a long-time social justice advocate for opportunities and policies that lift people from poverty and improve the lives of women and girls in Maine. Darylen was nominated by Kathryn J. Olmstead, University of Maine.
Janet T. Mills is the first woman Governor of Maine, first woman Attorney General of Maine, first women District Attorney of New England, native of Farmington. She is also a trailblazer, poet, and tireless fighter for Maine people. Governor Mills was nominated by Whitney Parrish, Maine Women’s Lobby.
The Maine Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs established the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame in 1990. The Hall of Fame is dedicated to women who made outstanding contributions to improving opportunities for all Maine women. It is located in the Bennett D. Katz Library at the University of Maine at Augusta. The University donates the space and is a co-sponsor.
Last fall nomination forms and letters were mailed out to BPW/members, past BPW state presidents, and to other statewide organizations, and newspapers. An article and a nomination form are on the UMA’s and BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation web site.
The three criteria for nomination are (1) woman=s achievements have had a significant statewide impact, (2) she significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and (3) her contribution has enduring value for women. Judith Abbott, UMA and Lynne Kaplowitz, Maine Family Planning, served as Co-chairs of the nominating committee and coordinated the meeting of the judges.
Twelve hundred invitations to the Hall of Fame ceremony and luncheon were distributed to all BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation members, a list of invitees from UMA, a list from both inductees. In addition, invitations were sent to statewide organizations, businesses and individuals; college and universities; members of the Maine House and Maine Senate, members of our U.S. Congressional delegation, pervious Hall of Fame inductees and the judges, and newspapers and TV stations. Representative Lois Galgay Reckitt and Senator Eloise Vitelli helped distribute Hall of Fame invitations at the Maine Legislature.
Prior to the Induction Ceremony Ronda Crosson, Mary and Michael Hammond, Lynn Soucy, and Denise Waldren greeted guests at the Registration Table. At the luncheon buffet greetings were extended by Myra Chaloult, President, BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation. At the Induction Ceremony greetings were extended by Linda Huff, and Marilyn Ladd Co-Chairs of the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame. Greetings were also extended by Sheri Fraser, Dean of Students, University of Maine Augusta the University of Maine Augusta and Carol Souviney, a member of the original Hall of Hall of Fame organization committee.
Special greetings and congratulations were extended by Michelle Michaud, U. S. Office of Senator Susan Collins and Edie Smith, U. S. Office of Senator Angus King, Skeek Frazee, U.S. Office of Representative Chellie Pingree and a letter from U.S. Office of House of Representative Jared Golden.
Kathryn J. Olmstead served as moderator for the Induction Ceremony for Darylen McQuirk Cote. Presenters were Peaches Bass, Maine Department of Labor; Karen Keim, Director TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers, Maine Talent Search, University of Maine; and Fran Mullin, Director Healthy Northern Kennebec. Presentation of the certificate was made by Linda J. Huff, Co-chair of the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame. Remarks were given by Darylen McQuirk Cote. Presenters for Governor Janet T. Mills were Peter Mills, Executive Director Maine Turnpike Authority and Linda Pistner, Deputy Chief Council. The presentation of the certificate was made by Marilyn V. Ladd, Co-chair, Maine Women’s Hall of Fame. Remarks were given by Governor Janet T. Mills.
Harpist Mellori Worthen, of Uniquely Music provided music and during the luncheon buffet. Karen Biser sang “Bread and Roses” and pianist Mary Canning played “I Am Woman” during the Induction Ceremony.
Special thanks go to all those who made donations to the event and their names are included in a special listing in the program booklet. Several individuals associated with UMA provided untold and innumerable hours of assistance, especially Sheri Fraser, Bill Starrett, Andrea Thorne, Doug West and the Facilities Staff at UMA, Linda Huff, Michael and Mary Hammond, Denise Walden, Ronda Crosson and Myra Chaloult. Members of the BPW/Maine Hall of Fame Committee, Judith Abbott and Lynne Kaplowitz, Co-chairs Judging Committee. BPW/Maine Past State Presidents, Futurama Foundation trustees assisted during the day of the event.
This year we have honored two more remarkable women who have made a difference in Maine women’s lives.
Marilyn V. Ladd, Co-Chair Linda J. Huff, Co-Chair Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
In Appreciation for Special Contributions
Thirtieth Annual Maine Women's Hall of Fame (As of March 18, 2019)
Sponsors The University of Maine at Augusta Kennebec Savings Bank Webber Group
Judith Abbott & Thomas Abbott Connie A. Adler Judith L. Bragg Patricia M. Collins Rebecca L. Colannino Farahad Dastoor & Jean D. Macrae Shirley E. Dearborn, M.D. Francine Fabiano Philip Finch & William Halpin Mary & Michael Hammond Linda J. Huff Chilton R. Knudsen Wayne & Marilyn V. Ladd Susan Nolan Landry Marilyn Leimbach Carolyn Stevens McKinney Raymond, Rachel & Naomi Maxine Russakoff Susan M. Sokol Lynn E. Soucy Linda L. & Terry St. Peter Rayann Vander Zanden Denise R. Walden
In Memory of Patricia "Patti" Bourgoin Kathryn Bourgoin, MD Mary & Gordon Canning
In Memory of Donna Brown & Margaret Tappan Lyn Mikel Brown & Mark Tappan
In Memory of Alfred “Hap” Cote Susan M. Thompson & Jules A. Cloutier
In Honor of Darylen McQuirk Cote Sharon E, Barker Peaches Bass Mary R. Cathcart Rebecca L. Colannino Patricia M. Collins David Cote Doe Cote Cynthia Currier Thomas L. Cyr Laurie J. Davis Lynn Ploof-Davis & Stephen Davis Donna J. Dwyer Francine Fabiano Jane Kimball Foley Philip Finch & William Halpin Lib Jamison & Junior Bridge Betty-Jane Meader Frances Mullin Kathryn J. Olmstead Alan Parks Vanessa Pearson Raymond, Rachel & Naomi Rice Teresa Smith Linda L. & Terry St. Peter Lucy Stroble Denise Thorn
In Memory of Elizabeth Crandall Betty-Jane Meader
In Memory of Bethany Edney Cheryl Daggett
In Honor of Annette Daigle Susan Tardie
In Honor of Evelyn Dearborn Shirley E. Dearborn, MD
In Memory of Donna Farnham Myra L. Chaloult Wayne & Marilyn V. Ladd
In Memory of Marjorie Lois Galgay Lois Galgay Reckitt
In Memory of Betty Wade Grant Elizabeth Grant & Kingsley Montgomery
In Memory of Jeanne L. Hammond Myra Chaloult Mary & Michael Hammond Linda J. Huff Wayne & Marilyn V. Ladd Susan Nolan Landry Marilyn Leimbach Betty-Jane Meader Joan Sanzenbacher
In Memory of Maryann Hartman Patricia Clark
In memory of Lucinda (Cindy) Hebert Sandra J. Huck
In Memory of Betty J. Hill Judith L. Bragg
In Memory of Beecher & Virginia Ladd Wayne & Marilyn V. Ladd
In Memory of Arline Lovejoy W. Joan Bartlett Linda J. Huff
In Honor of Governor Janet T. Mills Mary R. Cathcart Patricia M. Collins Joanne D’Arcangelo Theo Kalikow Betty-Jane Meader Lucy Stroble
In Memory of Katherine Musgrave Betty-Jane Meader
In Memory of Maine Chapter of American Mothers Terry Cloutier and Members
In Memory of Sally Ann Parks Myra L. Chaloult Linda J. Huff Wayne & Marilyn Ladd Carol & Joseph Stewart Rayann Vander Zanden
In Memory of Evelyn Rowland Judith L. Bragg
In Memory of Dr. Philip Russakoff Maxine H. Russakoff
In Honor of Marie EZ Saucier Amber Saucier
In Memory of Senator Margaret Chase Smith Lynette G. King
In Memory of Marti Stevens Carolyn S. McKinney
In Honor of Lauren V. Stewart Evelyn E. Dearborn
In Memory of Thelma C. Swain Judy Bielecki
In Memory of Bertha V. Swanson, Nancy V. Lizotte, & Pearl V. Ramsey Wayne & Marilyn V. Ladd
In Honor of Mary Redd Walden Denise R. Walden
In Memory of Alison C. Wiggin David C. Wiggin
Friends Judith Abbott & Thomas Abbott Connie A. Alder Linda Beal Erin V. Benson Judith Bielecki Betsy Brown Ronda L. Crosson Farahad Dastoor & Jean D. Macrae Carolyn Eklund Laura A. Fortman Clara T. Fournier Sheri C. Fraser Paula D. Hodgdon Nancy Holmquist Elizabeth Jamison Chilton R. Knudsen Donna B. Leland Betty Jean Maybury Paul H. Mills Gilda Nardone David Richards Susan Sokol Lucy E. Soucy Mary Anne Turowski Eloise A. Vitelli
Donations BPW/Downeast Marilyn V. Ladd Lynn E. Soucy
BPW/MAINE Futurama Foundation 2019 Scholarship Recipients
BPW/Maine Continuing Education Scholarship Brittany Corson - Trenton Endicott College Elementary Education
Jeanne L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship Emma Hayden - Canaan Thomas College Pre-Medical
Kennebec Savings Bank Scholarship Grace Despres - Fayette Case Western Reserve University Biomedical Engineering
Lemieux-Lovejoy Youth Scholarship Britney Nadeau - New Canada Husson University Health Sciences
University of Maine at Augusta Scholarship
Webber Group Career Advancement Scholarship Brigette Durham Golter - Kittery Southern Maine Community College Nursing