Sherry Russell, Downtown Education Collaborative Roberta Rybicki, Procter & Gamble Rick Sabine Mary Seaman, The Great Outdoors Richard Speer, Lewiston Public Library Kevin Stilphen, Lewiston Regional Technical Center Dean Waterman, KeyBank Denise Williams, DHHS/ASPIRE Bo Yerxa, Southern New Hampshire University
Accomplishments:
Raised over $42,000 for scholarships at the 11th annual Scholarship Scramble at Springbrook Golf Club. 88 Chamber members sponsored the tournament led by major sponsor. Roopers Inc and co-sponsored by Skelton, Taintor & Abbott and Mechanics Private Bank. Sponsored 18th annual Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute, graduating 15 new community leaders. Supported Business-to-School partnerships throughout the community, particularly through Junior Achievement, with participation in 32 classes. LA College also hosted the JA Titan Challenge. Provided 16 ($1000) scholarships to youth graduating from area high schools plus three adult scholarships for employees of Chamber members. Provided $21,000 for scholarships to students at Central Maine Community College. Conducted 11th Annual Career Fair for 1,200 sophomores from area high schools with help from 50 Chamber members. Job Fair connected 40 employers with over 500 job seekers at CMCC. Provided Speakers Bureau to bring business resources to area teachers with new emphasis in financial literacy. Provided strong support for College for ME Androscoggin – helping to organize the annual awards luncheon and boost their programs to Chamber members. Hosted Career Fair for 7th graders from area middle schools at CMCC
Scholarship Scramble Committee members: Dick Albert Bill Grant Tina Kelly Mary LaFontaine
Beth Gaudet Jennifer Hogan Paul Lacombe Ron Lebel