Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Start of the School Year Announcements
1. The PORT teen center will be open starting September 4th. Our hours are 230-600pm, M-F. FMI: 865-6171 x29
2. Calling all Artists! SITTING PRETTY 2013- the mirror is the canvas. Teen and adult artists of all abilities are invited. Support the PORT teen center and have fun. Materials and guidance provided. Email Randall at randallwadethomas@gmail.com
3. All FMS students who ride bus 27 to the center need a new waiver on file. Get you waiver from the center or FMS office.
4. A message from the Lost Hoodies of the PORT: "We kept you warm all winter, and then you left us stuffed behind a couch at the PORT. Save us from the LOST & FOUND by September 21st, or we will be donated. Our friends Mr. Terry (towel) and Mrs. Brown (belt) are looking for their people, too.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Budget Updates, Summer Happenings, and a Big Celebration
Happy end of the school year teens and families!
At the PORT teen center, we are very excited to report out about the happenings of recent.
Our Budget: As many of you know, the PORT teen center was facing imminent closure due to a $20K budget shorftall. We are proud to say that our community has worked diligently and successfully to close this gap. We could not have done it without the support of many people and groups. LL Bean has given us a committment for an additional $10K in funding on top of their other support. The Town of Freeport counsel voted to increase our funding by $5K. Finally, last night, the citizens of Freeport, Pownal, and Durham voted to approve the RSU5 school budget which includes $5K in support for the PORT teen center. The school board support was added by a citizens motion at the budget meeting on May 22nd. Thanks to the citizens who attended and helped give us a majority vote for this motion.
Thank you to all the teens, town departments, and adults who attended meetings, spoke out in favor of the teen center, and voted to approve financial support for the PORT.
Summer Happenings! The PORT partners with RSU5 Recreation and Community Education to provide a full summer of teen trips for teens entering grades 6-12. Please view the Teen Treks section of our current brochure at http://www.rsu5-rce.org/ .
100 candles for LL Bean: Happy 100th birthday, LL Bean. As part of the LL Bean 100th Anniversay Celebration, the PORT will be selling sandwich wraps during the festivities on Saturday, July 7th. Thank you to our food sponsor, the Corsican Restaurant. We need volunteers for the event. Call Evan at 207-865-6171 if you can help.
Casco Bay CAN's Tip of the Month:
At the PORT teen center, we are very excited to report out about the happenings of recent.
Our Budget: As many of you know, the PORT teen center was facing imminent closure due to a $20K budget shorftall. We are proud to say that our community has worked diligently and successfully to close this gap. We could not have done it without the support of many people and groups. LL Bean has given us a committment for an additional $10K in funding on top of their other support. The Town of Freeport counsel voted to increase our funding by $5K. Finally, last night, the citizens of Freeport, Pownal, and Durham voted to approve the RSU5 school budget which includes $5K in support for the PORT teen center. The school board support was added by a citizens motion at the budget meeting on May 22nd. Thanks to the citizens who attended and helped give us a majority vote for this motion.
Thank you to all the teens, town departments, and adults who attended meetings, spoke out in favor of the teen center, and voted to approve financial support for the PORT.
Summer Happenings! The PORT partners with RSU5 Recreation and Community Education to provide a full summer of teen trips for teens entering grades 6-12. Please view the Teen Treks section of our current brochure at http://www.rsu5-rce.org/ .
100 candles for LL Bean: Happy 100th birthday, LL Bean. As part of the LL Bean 100th Anniversay Celebration, the PORT will be selling sandwich wraps during the festivities on Saturday, July 7th. Thank you to our food sponsor, the Corsican Restaurant. We need volunteers for the event. Call Evan at 207-865-6171 if you can help.
Casco Bay CAN's Tip of the Month:
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Great Success and one more meeting to seal the deal
Please forward to all Durham, Freeport, and Pownal voters
May 17, 2012
Dear PORT champions,
Thank you to all who have tirelessly and boldly attended meetings, talked to counselors and school board members, and been the citizen voice for the PORT and its teens. For those of you unaware, the PORT is facing a $20K funding gap for the upcoming school year, and closure of the center was imminent. Today, I am happy to be able to report out on the fruits of our labor.
After a tremendous showing of support for the PORT at the public hearing for the Town of Freeport’s operational budget, we have identified $15K in funding. LL Bean has stepped up once again, and committed $10K to the PORT on top of the $3K they already annually contribute. Furthermore, Counselor Sara Gideon made a motion to add $5K to the Town of Freeport’s budget to support the PORT teen center at last night’s budget workshop. A non-binding concensus poll of the counselors shows broad support, and the the Town is writing the $5K into the operational budget that will be officially voted on tonight. If you are interested, the Budget Adoption occurs tonight, 5/17/12, at 7pm at the Freeport Town Hall.
Now we have one more exciting meeting to make this budget push a slam dunk and completely close our $20K funding gap- your vote will literally count:
We have already approached the RSU5 school board to stand with the Town of Freeport, LL Bean, and countless other private and business donors by financially supporting the PORT. The board voted against allocating money for the PORT teen center.
Now, on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:30pm at the FHS cafeteria, we can override the school board’s decision with a simple majority vote from citizens in attendance. Your vote literally, directly, and immediately counts.
Here is the School Board meeting procedure to add funds for the PORT teen center:
1. We need every possible PORT supporter to attend the May 23rd meeting. Registered Durham, Pownal, and Freeport voters will be issued a voting card. Bring proof of residency.
2. The board will work through various budget items. At the appropriate budget item, the PORT will have a pre-determined representative make a motion to add $5K to the school board budget for the PORT.
3. The school board will take a vote of citizens in attendance. A majority vote means the money will be added to the budget and our $20K gap will be sealed.
We need to fill the room one more time. It’s that simple.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,
Evan Kumagae, PORT Coordinator
FMI, contact Evan: (207) 865-6171 or horvathe@rsu5.org
May 17, 2012
Dear PORT champions,
Thank you to all who have tirelessly and boldly attended meetings, talked to counselors and school board members, and been the citizen voice for the PORT and its teens. For those of you unaware, the PORT is facing a $20K funding gap for the upcoming school year, and closure of the center was imminent. Today, I am happy to be able to report out on the fruits of our labor.
After a tremendous showing of support for the PORT at the public hearing for the Town of Freeport’s operational budget, we have identified $15K in funding. LL Bean has stepped up once again, and committed $10K to the PORT on top of the $3K they already annually contribute. Furthermore, Counselor Sara Gideon made a motion to add $5K to the Town of Freeport’s budget to support the PORT teen center at last night’s budget workshop. A non-binding concensus poll of the counselors shows broad support, and the the Town is writing the $5K into the operational budget that will be officially voted on tonight. If you are interested, the Budget Adoption occurs tonight, 5/17/12, at 7pm at the Freeport Town Hall.
Now we have one more exciting meeting to make this budget push a slam dunk and completely close our $20K funding gap- your vote will literally count:
We have already approached the RSU5 school board to stand with the Town of Freeport, LL Bean, and countless other private and business donors by financially supporting the PORT. The board voted against allocating money for the PORT teen center.
Now, on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:30pm at the FHS cafeteria, we can override the school board’s decision with a simple majority vote from citizens in attendance. Your vote literally, directly, and immediately counts.
Here is the School Board meeting procedure to add funds for the PORT teen center:
1. We need every possible PORT supporter to attend the May 23rd meeting. Registered Durham, Pownal, and Freeport voters will be issued a voting card. Bring proof of residency.
2. The board will work through various budget items. At the appropriate budget item, the PORT will have a pre-determined representative make a motion to add $5K to the school board budget for the PORT.
3. The school board will take a vote of citizens in attendance. A majority vote means the money will be added to the budget and our $20K gap will be sealed.
We need to fill the room one more time. It’s that simple.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,
Evan Kumagae, PORT Coordinator
FMI, contact Evan: (207) 865-6171 or horvathe@rsu5.org
Monday, April 2, 2012
Wow and thank you- What a success!
Dear teens, families, and friends,
All we can say about the turn out for Sitting Pretty 2012 is WOW and thank you!!! We say "wow" because this year was bigger and more popular than ever. We had about 250 guests at the event who came to enjoy the food, festivities. These guest also came to win some amazing paddles at the auction. The charity auction raised well over $16,000.00! This is significantly more than ever before, so we are very happy and proud of the results.
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible:
All we can say about the turn out for Sitting Pretty 2012 is WOW and thank you!!! We say "wow" because this year was bigger and more popular than ever. We had about 250 guests at the event who came to enjoy the food, festivities. These guest also came to win some amazing paddles at the auction. The charity auction raised well over $16,000.00! This is significantly more than ever before, so we are very happy and proud of the results.
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible:
- The 100 teen and adult artists
- The 250 guests who came to our family event and bidded high!
- The "no drama mammas" and adult volunteers who helped with the planning and execution of this large event.
- The teen volunteers who helped out at the event.
- The various stores than let us display paddles
... and we can't forget our business sponsors:
- LL Bean donated paddles
- Sherwin Williams, Yarmouth donated paint and polyurethane
- Colorgraphics! donated our advertising and media
- Thomaston Place Auction Galleries donated auctioineer services
House Keeping Note: New Phone Number
The PORT has a new afterschool phone number: (207) 865-3985 x236
Our office and morning number remains the same: (207) 865-6171
Thursday, February 9, 2012
February News
You're invited to Sitting Pretty 2012: 100 paddles, 100 Artists
Sunday, March 25, 4:00-6:30pm
$10pp/$25family
Freeport Community Center: 53 Depot St., Freeport
Preview Paddles Here: http://www.theportteencenter.org/
For tickets or info: 207-865-6171
We Need Your Help
Please read this information abou the PORT's needs and financial situation. We need your backing to continue our mission of serving teens:
February Break Center Hours:
CLOSED: M-F, February 20-24
Regular hours resume Monday, February 27th
A Tip from our Friends at Casco Bay C.A.N.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Snow Day Closure and Revised Midterms hours
PORT CLOSED-Today, Thursday, 1/12 due to snow
Revised PORT hours during FHS Midterms:
Monday, 1/16: Closed for MLK Day
Tuesday, 1/17: Open 220-600pm
Wednesday- Monday, 1/18-1/23: 12-600pm
Revised PORT hours during FHS Midterms:
Monday, 1/16: Closed for MLK Day
Tuesday, 1/17: Open 220-600pm
Wednesday- Monday, 1/18-1/23: 12-600pm
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
January Happenings!
Dear Teens & Families,
Happy New Year to all! We ended this year with a flurry of activities. Thank you to all the teen and adult volunteers who helped out at LL Bean Giftwrapping, Drop & Shop Babysitting, and the Ca$H Club Dance. Your help raised over $800 for the PORT teen center in the week before Christmas.
Happy New Year to all! We ended this year with a flurry of activities. Thank you to all the teen and adult volunteers who helped out at LL Bean Giftwrapping, Drop & Shop Babysitting, and the Ca$H Club Dance. Your help raised over $800 for the PORT teen center in the week before Christmas.
January Happenings:
2011-12 Port Annual Fund Drive: We are having an excellent repsonse to our Annual Fund solicitation. Thank you to all our supporters. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to our center, please call Evan at (207) 865-6171.
2011-12 Port Annual Fund Drive: We are having an excellent repsonse to our Annual Fund solicitation. Thank you to all our supporters. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to our center, please call Evan at (207) 865-6171.
Friday Night Dodgeball- 1/6: This event is free to all High School students. 8-930pm at Mast landing School Gym. You need a signed, once per school year waiver, so print one off our facebook page or bring a parent to the event.
PORT CLOSED-Martin Luther King Day: Monday, 1/16. Enjoy your time off, but take a moment to honor the dream: http://www.thekingcenter.org/
Friday Night Dodgeball-1/20: 8-930 @ MLS
Drop & Dine Babysitting Fundraiser: As a fundraiser, the PORT teen center and Laugh and Learn Childcare are cohosting this event designed to give parents a night off. Your young children will enjoy food and fun in the Laugh and Learn classrooms while being supervised by teen volunteers and Laugh and Learn teachers. 530-8pm. $15child/$10 each additional sibling. Pre-registration required. Call RCE at (207)865-6171.
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