Be a part of Friends Of Seguin
72 Front Street, Suite 3
The Friends of Seguin Island, Inc. is a NON-PROFIT Organization incorporated in 1987.
The foremost purpose of our organization is the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of Seguin's buildings and grounds, to keep the Seguin's buildings and grounds open for public use, and carry out programs of education and research.
The organization is governed by a Volunteer Board of Directors assisted by Committees composed of Volunteers.
The 2007 -2008 Friends of Seguin Island Officers are:
We are predominantly supported by Memberships, Donations and Gift Shop sales.
The Seguin Island Light Station is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Life Membership:
1) Half Price Tickets to Annual Barbeque.
2) Semi-annual Newsletters with latest Island News and Events.
3) Annually receive Seguin Island Christmas Cards to send your closest lighthouse friends.
4) Enrollment gift from the Lighthouse Store.
INDIVIDUAL $25.00
FAMILY $50.00
BEST FRIEND $100.00
LIGHTKEEPER $250.00
LIFE MEMBER $1,000.00
Public Annual Meeting, Barbeque and Auctions: Local Merchants and Seguin Supporters come together in our largest fundraising event that is open to the Public. The Annual Meeting is one half hour long with Friends of Seguin updates and elections, followed by a one half hour long presentation from the Island Caretakers. Next is a one hour Silent Auction followed by our Live Auctioning of merchandise and services donated by Local Merchants and Supporters. A Barbeque follows the days events serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and abundant homemade potluck cuisine. Tickets purchased for the Barbeque are used in the Door Prize Drawings to signal the finish of this eventful day. (Event time: 12:30 PM to 7 PM) Contact: Keeper@seguinisland.org or call (207) 443-4808.
Island Work Party: (VOLUNTEERS GET FREE TRIP) Throughout the summer the Island Committee sponsors volunteer "work days" on Saturdays or "work weekends" on Seguin for those willing to donate their time and labor for a free boat trip to Seguin Island for the day or weekend. Tasks are usually painting, painting, painting and cutting grass. The work day is usually ended with a cookout or picnic on the island provided by our friendly Island Committee. Rain dates are usually scheduled for the following day. (Event time: about 8 AM to 3 PM) Contact: Keeper@seguinisland.org or call (207) 443-4808.
Georgetown Working League Fair: The event of the season for Georgetown. Georgetown citizens and Flatlanders assemble to educate, display, sell, "chew the fat" and promote Handmade Maine merchandise. Home made food, local entertainment and good company are all available in Georgetown, Maine at the Georgetown Working League Fair. And don't forget, the winner of the Annual Handmade Georgetown Quilt is chosen at this event. (Event time: 10 AM to 2 PM) Contact: Keeper@seguinisland.org or call (207) 443-4808.
Presentations: With help from our volunteers we publicize "The Seguin Island Lighthouse Station" to Schools, Libraries, Museums, Events, and Other Organizations with various types of educational media. Volunteers are needed to Present or assist the Presenter, develop and handout information packets, and assist in setup and takedown of displays. Contact: Keeper@seguinisland.org or call (207) 443-4808.
|
© Copyright 2000- 2007, All Rights Reserved Friends of Seguin Island Inc. |