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Table of Contents2008-09 Board of Directors

Robert Sutcliffe, Chair Rudman & Winchell

Deborah Sanford, Vice Chair Eastern Maine Medical Center

Michael Jones ,CPA, TreasurerBeatham, Bernier, Seekins & Colpritt

Andrew Hamilton, SecretaryEaton Peabody

Jerry Whalen, 2009 Campaign Chair, ex-offi cio Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems

Stephanie Cotsirilos Stephanie Cotsirilos , LLC

Amy Cotton RossCare, EMHS

John Diamond University of Maine System

Kathy Billings Bangor Hydro-Electric Company

Nichi Farnham Community Member

Robert Foster R.H. Foster Energy

John Hanson Maine Building and Construction

Kenneth Hews EMHS, Retired

Michael Labun Bank of America

Jim Miller WoodenBoat Publications

Robert Montgomery-Rice Bangor Savings Bank

Don Sturgeon Community Member

Kassie Zeigler Community Member

John Kuropchak, PresidentUnited Way of Eastern Maine

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Letter to the Community 2Children & Families update 3Basic Needs update 5Supporting Seniors update 7Spotlight on volunteerism 8Leadership giving 9Campaign report 13Financial Report 14

The fi ve-county photography above was generously donated by

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Waldo County3,000 + served in 2008

Hancock County10,000 + served in 2008

Washington County2,000 + served in 2008

Penobscot County

23,000+ served in 2008

Piscataquis County

7,000 + served in 2008

Here is some scenic photography from our fi ve counties in Eastern Maine.

Photo credit: James Daigle

Dear Friends,

In thinking about our annual report to the community, we are struck by the qualities that, when combined, go far toward reaching our goal of creating lasting change in Eastern Maine. The three qualities of awareness, passion and organization drive the mission of United Way of Eastern Maine.

Awareness. This has been a diffi cult year in many different ways. We have become aware of struggling neighborhoods. Our community is facing food and nutrition challenges and an increasing demand for shelter. United Way shares partnerships with many dedicated staff and volunteers, all working to provide the food, shelter and warmth needed to be safe and secure in Eastern Maine.

Passion. United Way offers a classic example of just how powerful passion can be. United Way sees passion in its staff, volunteers and partner agencies. Everyday we are surprised by the positive energy from an agency speaker or a General Electric team member. United Way is seeing people LIVE UNITED all over Eastern Maine and it is truly inspiring. Together, we can create positive change and strengthen the communities we all call home!

Organization. Through a vast network of volunteers and donors, United Way makes sure that a wide range of services are available to people who need them. United Way to address community issues with a duel strategy. United Way will continue to support essential services in the community including programs related to food, shelter, healthcare and victim services. In addition, we are committed to supporting and participating in community programs aligned with the goals of United Way. United Way is organized and ready to help.

Throughout the last year, United Way of Eastern Maine’s staff and volunteers have gone into the community to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, paint the after-school facility at the Bangor Y, coach for Bangor Parks and Recreation, read to children at Families and Children Together and walk in support of Husson University’s Mu Sigma Chi’s annual 24-hour relay. United Way is a proud sponsor of both VolunteerMaine.org and the 2 Those Who Care awards. Working together we can strengthen our communities, and the work is underway.

Thank you for helping United Way of Eastern Maine complete another successful year. Through the investment, commitment and support from many organizations and individuals, we continue to see

our community grow strong with improvements to education, income and health. On behalf of United Way and the thousands of individuals and families who are served in our community,

thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

John Kuropchak Robert Sutcliffe President, UWEM Chair, UWEM Board

MISSION TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE

CARING POWER OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.

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Individuals 220,484 5.8%Company Gifts 462,356 12.2%Employee Campaigns 2,162,251 57.1%Investments & Miscellaneous 197,116 5.2%In Kind Contributions 152,413 4.0%Other Grants & Sponsorships 200,854 5.2%Energy Initiative Grants 191,246 5.1%Camp Bangor Scholarship Grant 477,971 12.6%Net Depreciation in Fair Value of Investments and Assets Held by Others (279,800) -7.4%

3,784,891 100.0%

Camp Bangor Scholarships 477,971 12.0%Children & Families 721,828 18.0%General Community Support 189,211 4.7%Supporting Seniors 222,313 5.6%Basic Needs & Self Suffi ciency 419,058 10.5%Energy Initiative 87,375 2.2%211 Maine 57,391 1.4%Neighbors Helping Neighbors 56,000 1.4%NALC Food Drive and Food Grants 192,463 4.8%Donor Directed Gifts - Partner Agencies 158,251 4.0%Donor Directed Gifts - Other 742,449 18.6%General and Administrative Expenses 246,417 6.1%Fund-Raising Expenses 428,291 10.7%

3,999,018 100.00%

Change in Net Assets (214,127)

*Excludes Net Depreciation in Fair Value of Investments and Assets Held by Others

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StrengtheningChildren & Families

Bornlearning.org is a place to find information about how your child learns at different ages, tips on how to make errands equally educational, and ideas about turning household chores into fun learning experiences.

For example, check out the following examples of how to connect with your child and encourage their early learning:At the market: Learn valuable tips to help keep you and your child's trips to the market hassle-free and educational. At the park: Parks and playgrounds are very active places for children. Discover ways to transform activity into learning. At the library: Libraries are full of learning opportunities and are wonderful for exploring language and books. Find out some helpful tips for library-going.

United Way is a proud sponsor of Bornlearning.org and will engage in public awareness campaigns in 2009.

These tips were developed for Born Learning by Mind in the Making, a project of the Families and Work Institute and New Screen Concepts.

United Way of Eastern Maine has been working with a community coalition in the Bucksport Bay area on a long term school readiness initiative. The goal for the Bucksport Bay Early Childhood Network (BBECN) is long-term sustainable, systemic change targeting school readiness for the children in Bucksport Bay area. The United Way’s Born Learning Public Engagement Campaign recommends three guidelines for work with community groups: 1) increase awareness, 2) educate, and 3) mobilize for action.

The Network increased accessibility to training opportunities for local child care providers as well as providing support for “family, friends and neighbors” helping with community childcare. Plans for the second year of the initiative include continued focus directed toward raising community awareness, providing education and outreach opportunities and engaging the broader community, including the business sector. Initial activities will include the development of a targeted literacy project partnering with First Books.

Bornlearning.org

IN 2008, UNITED WAY CHILDREN & FAMILY PROGRAMS

H E L P E DMORE THAN 20,000 I N D I V I D U A L S UW FUNDS 13 PROGRAMSAT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Bangor Y*Big Brothers Big Sisters of MidCoast MEBroadreach Family & Community Services*Bucksport Area Childcare CenterCharlotte White CenterCommunity Health and Counseling ServicesDowneast AIDS NetworkDowneast Family YMCA*Downeast Health Services*Eastern Maine Homecare dba Bangor Area Visiting NursesFamilies and Children Together (FACT)Good Samaritan AgencyKidCare AmericaMaine Adoption Placement Services (MAPS)New Strategies for YouthOld Town-Orono YMCA*Parents are Teachers TooPenquisRape Response ServicesShaw HouseThe Housing FoundationThe Next StepUnited Cerebral PalsyWaldo County YMCA*Warren CenterWomancare

* Indicates multiple funded programs. Find more information at our website: www.unitedwayem.org

Imagine gelatinous worms, oceanic squid and mountain monsters keeping you from your goals. These are just a few examples of the types of imaginative challenges that might come with an afternoon at the Game Loft in Belfast. Using games and role-playing, The Game Loft encourages positive youth development in a safe environment.

When Damion first came to the loft, he was a teen at risk for failure with a challenging and stressful home life. Damion had no sense of responsibility. He was a follower rather than a leader with a tendency to follow the least productive member of a group. He was known for being late, distracted, leaving mid-game, and being forgetful. “I cannot believe the leader Damion [has become]” said Patricia Estabrook, founders of The Game Loft. “Today he is a crucial member of our team and our leading teen volunteer.”

Today, Damion is an energetic, engaged and dedicated leader at The Game Loft. Damion designs, leads and participates in games every week. He has a different role everyday. Sometimes he’s playing in a game, leading others in a world he created or acting as the mentor he has grown to be.

The program helps youth learn skills of cooperation, teamwork and attention to detail. Young adults play games helping them strengthen everything from creative and analytical thinking to the skills necessary for positive and productive social interaction. “Kids come seeking three things,” said Tom, a dedicated Game Loft volunteer and Damion’s mentor. “A safe place to interact, space to learn trust, and skills to succeed and adapt socially.”

While gelatinous worms might sound like a weird educational tool, it’s one of many possible challenges the moderator might add to a game that is underway. Partipants work together to find a solution and continue on. These games offer participating youth a sense of being a part of something and working together toward a shared goal. As children grow older, Ray has designed games which incorporate history and other academic themes. The participants are excited to play in these “worlds” while learning about very real historic events. Damion recalls playing in the Red River Campaign, a Texas Civil War battle, with amazing accuracy. He includes details about specific generals, slavery and geographic obstacles. “It’s a fun way to learn without being forced,” he says.

The most important part of the program is that young people choose to spend their time at The Game Loft for several hours per week over a period of years. This program can teach and improve self-awareness, self-management skills, social awareness, social responsibility, and decision-making skills.

Six rules hang on the wall to keep order at The Game Loft. A warm meal is ready at two o’clock and most participants stay until it’s time to head home for dinner. Patricia, Ray and many volunteers check in with parents, guardians, and children throughout the afternoon. Friday nights are open late and Patricia and Ray are doing excellent work reaching out to schools in the community. The children leave talking about what happened in the day’s game, with eager

anticipation for the next weeks “play”.

Damion’s story of growth and maturity is one of many.

Today, he recognizes his responsibility as a role-

model and says “I think I still have a little to

learn about my leadership

style.”

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Using games to improve lives.

ADVOCATE.

Eastern Maine CA$H CoalitionIn our 5-county area, 47 percent of children receive free or reduced lunch, 30 percent of families are using food stamps, and 10 percent are at risk or facing hunger. Families throughout Eastern Maine are facing increasingly complex and difficult economic and financial challenges. Wages, housing costs, healthcare and education are a few factors in today’s challenging economy. As a result, in Maine 43 percent have an income that falls close to or below the federal poverty level, in spite of the fact that many are employed, some with two and three jobs.

In response to these issues, the Eastern Maine Creating Assets, $avings and Hope (CA$H) Coalition strengthened its mission and goals to include improved access to financial stability advice. One recipient reports that this past winter was a little easier with CA$H’s tax help. “This year, we weren’t so worried on trips to the grocery store,” said James. James and Carol are a couple from Whitneyville. “Last winter, there were weeks with very little food.”

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United Way of Eastern Maine saw a successful 2008 Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grants Program which funded 29 community projects. Project grants were awarded for community warming centers, soup kitchens, fuel assistance, winterization efforts and health and safety awareness clinics.

NHN projects aim to help keep Eastern Maine safe and warm through the winter. An example is Ronie of Addison, ME.

“Thanks to the help of Seacoast Mission we can keep the temperature in our house a little bit warmer this year,” said Ronie. Ronie’s windows were cracked and held heat poorly; a NHN grant helped a crew replace them. If the windows hadn’t been replaced we would have had another cold winter, Ronie says.

Total invested: $56,000Number served: More than 1,600* individuals in five counties.*Some projects to be completed fall of 2009 have not reported data.

United Way of Eastern Maine is proud to announce $2.3 million was returned to Eastern Maine workers. Individuals are also connected to services that will help individuals create savings accounts, maintain budgets or even save for a house.

“43 percent of Maine residents are low-income or below the federal poverty line.”

Meeting Basic Needs & Promoting Self-Sufficiency

IN 2008, UNITED WAY BASIC NEEDS PROGRAMS

H E L P E DMORE THAN 10,000 I N D I V I D U A L S UW FUNDS 13 PROGRAMSAT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

Amicus

Bangor Area Homeless Shelter

Eastern Maine AIDS Network

Eastern Maine Homecare dba Bangor Area,

Visiting Nurses

Literacy Volunteers of Bangor

Literacy Volunteers Waldo County

Maine Mental Health Connections

New Hope for Women

Penquis*

Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Shaw House*

Spruce Run*

The Next Step

Washington Hancock Community Agency

Wellspring

* Indicates multiple funded programs.

Find more information at our website:

www.unitedwayem.org

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Holly felt she could not function without alcohol. She hid in closets to drink, stole and lied to the people she loved and became poor because she could not keep a job. Her drinking started every day when she woke and continued throughout the day. Today, as a successful employee of a retail chain, she recalls managing somehow to keep life going. She was functioning; barely. “Alcoholism was affecting my life and making it unmanageable,” said Holly. “I just didn’t see it – things seemed under control.”

Holly reached a turning point after a series of events led to serving six months in prison and four years on probation. “It was just a regular day, I don’t remember much because I drank all day,” said Holly “I always did.” Holly recalls waking up in her vehicle, a snowy ditch, police lights and frantically trying to hide the bottles of alcohol she had on her. The crash had injured a young boy, a mistake that stirred deep reflection and remorse in Holly. Holly started to make the steps to grow stronger and become sober.

Holly describes being broken by the experience. She had reached what needed to be the end of a cycle affecting herself, her friends and her family. “I had no idea prior that I was powerless when I put alcohol in my body.”

Wellspring is a non-profit agency located in Bangor that has been treating substance abuse for more than 35 years. The agency’s goal is to assist individuals and families suffering from alcohol and drug abuse to change their behaviors, become self-sufficient and reintegrate into their community through counseling. “I have been able to observe for many years the miracles that occur in recovery daily,” said Pat Kimball, Executive Director of Wellspring. “This work can break your heart, bring you to tears and at times question why you do this [and] then there are the ones that come back and say thank you for being part of this journey they call recovery.”

Wellspring’s outpatient clinic provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adult and adolescent substance abusers, their families, and other concerned persons. It is the designated service provider for both the juvenile and adult drug courts in Penobscot County and for the Charleston Correctional Facility. Services include non-residential assessment, diagnosis and treatment, as well as general education about substance abuse and related issues, such as criminal and risk-taking behaviors.

The services also are available to families of substance abusers, regardless of whether the abuser is receiving treatment. “Watching Holly go through the process was very difficult at times because you could see the pain, but very rewarding because her growth was always apparent,” said Julie, program director with Wellspring. “Holly came with a clear mind to change her life and that’s exactly what she did.” She’s been an amazing role model to others by sharing her story and inspiring hope in the recovery community, says Julie.

Holly is one year away from being certified to help others in their recovery process and is also pursing education in the mental health field. She is proudly celebrating five years in recovery. Holly says that today, living sober, she knows that she can learn from all the ups and downs in life. “Life is great and I’m especially grateful for Wellspring,” said Holly. “They helped teach me how to live; I had no idea how to live without alcohol when I first got there.”

‘[Wellspring] taught me how to live without alcohol.’

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Scared to walk on her porch, Marie, a Piscataquis county senior was staying inside her home. She would leave for emergencies only, was not eating well, or getting necessary exercise. A call to Eastern Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) had a volunteer from EAA-Z Fix at her doorstep immediately. When the skilled carpenter was fi nished he had repaired a rotting porch and stairs in the front and back of her home. He had also built a grocery landing at her front door.

EAA-Z Fix is a minor home repair program with a goal of helping seniors remain in their own homes, safely, for as long as possible. Thrilled to hear about Marie’s new porch, the staff at EAAA gave Marie a call to ask how it was doing. “We had the hardest time reaching her,” said Carol Higgins-Taylor of EAAA. “We later learned that she was in and out of the house daily catching up on visiting friends, doing daily exercise and in-town chores.” The program has helped seniors returning from surgery build alternatives in order to stay comfortably in their homes, replaced windows and installed air conditioners in low-income homes and helped many seniors get ready for cold Maine winters.

Eastern Area Agency on Aging has been serving seniors and their families in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties since 1973. It is the mission of the Eastern Area Agency on Aging to be the best source of information, options and services for seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers. With a specially trained and dedicated staff, they are able to provide seniors with a variety of options, opportunities, resources and referrals. “It’s such a blessing to have the new steps,” said Marie when reached for comment. “I’m very thankful to the gentleman who did the work for me.”

rotting porch and stairs in the front and back of her home.

long as possible. Thrilled to hear about Marie’s new porch, gave Marie a call to ask how it was doing.

Supporting Seniors

United Way of Eastern Maine is a proud sponsor of 2-1-1 Maine. A service that connects callers with resources. 2-1-1 is easy, confi dential, and free. 2-1-1 also provides a statewide directory online at www.211maine.org.

Area Agency on Aging to be the best source of information, options and services for seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers. With a specially trained and dedicated staff, they are able to provide seniors with a variety of options, opportunities, resources and referrals. “It’s such a blessing to have the new steps,” said Marie when reached for comment. “I’m very thankful to the gentleman who did the work for me.”

United Way of Eastern Maine is a proud sponsor of 2-1-1 Maine. A service that connects callers with resources. 2-1-1 is easy, confi dential, and free. 2-1-1 also provides a statewide directory online at www.211maine.org.

IN 2008, UNITED WAY SUPPORTING SENIORS PROGRAMS

H E L P E DMORE THAN 15,000 I N D I V I D U A L S UW FUNDS 13 PROGRAMSAT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Acadia Community Association*Bangor YCommunity Health and Counseling ServicesEastern Agency on Aging*Faith in Action Community ConnectionIsland ConnectionsLegal Services for the ElderlyMy Friend’s PlacePenquisUniversity of Maine Center on Aging*University of Maine Cooperative ExtensionWarren Center

* Indicates multiple funded programs. Find more information at our website: www.unitedwayem.org

Oxford Networks was the fi rst company to answer the call to help in a series of United Way of Eastern Maine Days of Service. The United Way of Eastern Maine launched the new initiative for their agencies this year at its 2009 Campaign Kick-Off. The projects harness the volunteer energy and capacity of area businesses with social service agencies in need of a little extra help.

According to Carol Whitney, executive director of the Shaw House, the program was a huge help to the non-profi t. “We are all grateful to Oxford Networks and United Way for their generosity. Giving the living

room, the social center for the home, a facelift boosts everyone’s spirits. The room serves as a library, music room, study space, and game room.”

Julia Munsey, Oxford Networks marketing and public relations specialist, said it is meaningful for their employees too. “There are many ways to support the United Way and one of them is to volunteer. Our company allows employees to take time out of their workday to help in the community during the Day of Caring, and the feedback from the employees is always positive and enlightened.”

This year seven companies answered the Day of Caring call to help. The companies include Bangor Hydro-Electric Company, Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor Y, CES Inc., Fusion Bangor, Oxford Networks, and R.H. Foster. These companies are partnering with Bangor Y, Families and Children Together, Shaw House, United Cerebral Palsy of Maine, Wellspring Inc., and Womancare to engage in a variety of projects, including painting, carpentry, pizza parties, movie nights and more.

room, the social center for the home, a facelift boosts everyone’s spirits. The room

EDUCATION. INCOME. HEALTH.

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The United Way Community CaresSupporting SeniorsIn 2008, United Way’s 711 volunteers spent 11,659 hours doing volunteer work; a value of more than $225,000!

2008 Leadership Giving.“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” Anthony J. D’Angelo

United Way of Eastern Maine’s Leaders’ Circle donors prove this adage to be true. Above all, our Leaders’ Circle donors care about the towns in which they live, and the people who live there. They prove it by volunteering on non-profi t boards and in soup kitchens, day cares and shelters. They are your neighbors who see a need and pitch in to help wherever it might be needed. United Way of Eastern Maine is proud to have the support of such an outstanding and caring community of supporters, and their help on the campaign last year came at a crucial time. Last fall, as temperatures dropped and heating prices soared, Bangor Savings Bank recognized the critical choices families in eastern Maine were facing. They stepped up and issued United Way Leaders’ Circle donors a challenge:"Bangor Savings Bank was proud to support the United Way of Eastern Maine in a new way last year,” said Yellow Light Breen, Senior Vice President. “In addition to our employee and corporate donations, together totaling $102,415, the Bank provided a $10,000 challenge grant for new and increased Leaders' Circle gifts. We were extremely gratifi ed to learn that our challenge resulted in over $40,000 in new dollars for United Way of Eastern Maine. Our employees and community have shown their generosity during diffi cult times, and last year, faced with a challenging economy, our additional help was needed more than ever." Thank you Bangor Savings Bank, and to all of our very generous Leaders’ Circle donors—you have proven time and again your caring sense of community.

Benefactors. $5,000 - $9,999Bill and Sally ArataDonald S. BeckerJay and Hope BentonBill and Dede BullockJoseph and Suzanne CyrEd and Jane FlanaganSigrid and David MardenLeonard and Renee MinskyThe Peixotto TrustDeb and Jeff SanfordJim SargentTom and Brenda Thornton Jr.Bradford and Alice WellmanOne Anonymous Donor

Patrons. $2,500 - $4,999The Telford Allen FamilyChristienne BoisvertJohn and Marjorie BradfordDebra K. Bumbaugh RNDurell BuzziniPauline CarlisleRalph and Anna CarusoLee and Ann ChickDan and Nancy CoffeyRandall Cutri, DMD and Emily Gazitua, DMDAnthony and Victoria DeSanctisShaun N. Dowd, DMDThe Epstein FamilyTim and Kathy FolsterLeonard and Liane GiambalvoGlenn and Robin GoodwinRobert HanfTracy Harding and Aimee SmithJohn IsackeNagesha Kasinath and Kusuma PrasannaRalph and Anita Leonard Central Equipment Co.Leo and Emily LoisellePaul and Rachel Means

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard W. MillerNorman MinskyBob and Jen Montgomery-RiceJeffrey and Christine NathanJames W. NicholsBruce and Sharon NickersonJoanmarie Pellegrini, MD and Anthony Pellegrini, Esq.

Alexis De Toqueville. $10,000 +Ed and Jill BesseyMr. and Mrs. John DarlingStephen and Tabitha King Foundation

Pinnacle ClubIndividuals who contribute $2500 or more are recognized for their exceptional generosity and truly are Champions of Giving. The Pinnacle Club leads the way with their gifts and longevity of commitment to United Way of Eastern Maine.

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Above: Yellow Light Breen presents $10,000 to 2008 Campaign Chair, George Eaton.

In Memory of James OwensSheryl Winchester and James Raczek, MDAnn Reardon and Joshua SherwinTimothy and Roxanne ReynoldsHerb R. and Lori SargentW. Tom and Bonnie SawyerMike and Nancy SheaDennis and Jane ShubertNancy Hall and Charlie SlavinPeter and Lynne SpoonerBevin K. St. CharlesErik and Nancy SteelePaul and Sandy TempletonGeorge and Donna ThomasMr. and Mrs. Richard J. WarrenOne Anonymous Donor

Patrons. $2,500 - $4,999

Pacesetter. $1,500 - $2,499Prof. Pank and Mrs. Tanja AgrrawalStephanie and Mark ArmstrongEdward A. BarrettBeth BohnetMr. and Mrs. Merrill R. BradfordJane and Frank BraggJohn and Theresa BraggKent Bridges, R PhCatherine and John BrunoDavid and Adrienne CarmackThe Chase Family FundBruce and Cindy ClayEd and Mary CliftCarlie and Michael CloydMike and Sheila ColemanRaymond and Julia CotaKevin and Kathy CrossmanBud and Caroline CushmanThomas W. CyrGene and Barbara DaigleCheryl and Steve DonovanDana and Addy DuboisKay and Clif EamesGeorge and Carolyn EatonJulie and Bob EatonRichard E. and Deirdre FennellyBion and Dorain FosterRobert W. and Renee' FosterEdward and Jane O'Loughlin FrenchHarold and Joyce GordonDan and Marilyn GottRobert and Theresa GottGary E. GrantAndy and Patty HamiltonBrent K. HartleyEric and Janet HartzSherman and Sarah Hasbrouck

Drs. Wesley and Joyce HedlundMichelle and Russell HoodJudith Horan and Joseph HowardGreg and Marty HowatDick and Jane IsraelElizabeth and Gregory JamisonSteve and Debbie JohnsonIrving S. and Alwyn N. Johnson Family FoundationMeredith Jones and Dana MurchJohn and Sid KuropchakDr. and Mrs. John M. LongWilliam and Patricia LovejoyRuss and Terry LumleyRichard and Deborah ManningJeanne and Jim McCurdyStan McGowen and Kim MarchegianiDan and Nancy McKayIsabel D. McKayDaniel R. and Noelle L. MerrillJames Miller and Mollie NoyesTimothy and Jesse MoriarityCharles and Ellen NewtonThe O'Brien FamilyPatrick O'LearyEd and Cindy OlivierScott and Donna OxleyJames and Susan ParkerJoan and Lew PhillipsJeff and Heidi PlourdeGlen Porter and Jean DeighanGlenn and Nancy RampeTimothy Reid and Carolyn FishLorraine and Kenneth RodgersonRichard and Judy RollinsGerald and Judith RudmanGeorge and Joyce SchellingSteve and Lizabeth SchleyJay and Kathy ShieldsJohn and Betsy SimpsonGary W. SmithLee and Ruth SouweineRobert and Shirley StairsBob and Kristen StrongRobert Sutcliffe and Nina Jerome SutcliffePaul and Suzanne SvendsenGary M. TardieShannon Bonsey and Brian ThibeauEarl and Linda TracyMichael and Ann TrainorCalvin and Deborah TrueKeith and Andraya Van ScotterTim and Lori VarneyJeff and Lisa WahlstromRalph and Ruth WebberJerry and Cyndi WhalenCarlo and Kathy WhiteStephen and Marlene WightJonathan Wilson and Sherry StreeterGeorge and Nancy WoodFran and Marcia WrenBill and Jeanne WypyskiEllen Grant YoungFive Anonymous Donors

Leaders. $1,000 - $1,499Bob and Linda AllenBrian and Kristin AmesLisa Buck and Peter ArabadjisA. James ArtesaniMichael AyersCarl Babcock, Jr.Kate and Michael BealeDavid M. Bear M.D.Bill and Betsy BeardsleyDarrell BeaulieuLarry and Barbara BeauregardJanet Berkel and Mark EggletonPat Berneche and FamilyRichard and Heather Hallsey-BernsteinJoseph BerryKathleen BillingsGeorge and Linda BishopRenee Bishop and Duane GravesWilliam and Kristi BlairDr. and Mrs. Sidney BlockG. Bosse and D. HewesRay and Marlo BradfordThe Brangwynne FamilySteve and Sally BrayYellow Light and Christina Valar BreenMichael BrookerRobert and Denise BrookingsBruce R. Brown, MDThomas and Gail BrownCharles and Jane BurgerErnest Burgess, Jr.Paul S. and Angela T. ButlerFrederic ButtsTim and Rosemarie CaldwellEmily and Robert CambriaGary and Andrea CampbellDavid and Susan CarlisleGeorge D. CarlisleKathleen and Brian CarmichaelJames and Janet CattinGerard R. ChasseTodd and Debbie ChristiansenMarjorie E. ChristieLynne M. ChurchillJanice R. ClarkKaren ClementsMegan and Scott CloughRobert and JoAnn CloughCarol and Stephen ColsonArthur and Betty ComstockJim and Gayle ConleyJames J. ConlonBobbi CoombsStephanie Cotsirilos, Esq.Amy Cotton, APRNDoug and Posie CowanCarl CramerMichael R. CrowleyAllan and Linda Currie

Colby C. Currier IIIJames DaigleBarb Brown Dalton and Bill DaltonPeter DawesBill and Marie DemasoJohn and Marcia DiamondDiane R. DillMr. and Mrs. Brian DonahueMichael and Ellen DonahueJim and Melissa DonnellyElmer and Peggy DoucetteNoreen E. DowBob DugasAnn G. DunnettJim and Marie DuplessisAngel and Timothy DuPontJon EamesWilliam EastmanDomenic A. EfterMichael and Marilyn EremitaTim and Amy EstabrookSusan FaloonNichi and Doug FarnhamFrank and Dare FarringtonJeffrey and Barbara FisterRick and Renee FournierJason W. FrederickDr. Thomas and Uiko FreyRobert and Mary GardnerTimothy Garrity and Lynn BoulgerCarl GaudettDaniel B. GerryJoseph and April Giard

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Jerry Whalen2009 Campaign Chair

Barbara GiddingsJayne and Mike GilesMichael and Raejean GordonDeborah and Alan GreenbergJudy Groth and Mike McCauleyRichard and Michelle GushueJeffery HallElizabeth and Peter HansenBelinda C HarringtonSteven and Darlene HawkesKendra HelsorBeverly J. HenionEdward L. Hennessey, Jr.Felix and Eileen HernandezDoreen and David HerrinKenneth and Linda HewsLaurie HicksJames W. HindsBob and Joan HolmbergJoseph and Rebecca HuppDaniel A. Hurley IIIDonna IngrahamM. Jane IrvingDana and Lorraine IversRichard and Suellen JagelsBob and Vicki JardineRobbie and Carrie JardineJoe and Cheryl JensenJoan and Jeffrey JeterPhilip A. JohnsonNorm and Ella JolinMichael and Amy JonesJeff Jones and Nancy JacobsonMalcolm and Barbara JonesPatrick and Betsy KellyAram and Jennifer KhavariCharlie and Pat KimballCarol A KingRoger KingMark and Kathy KittridgeOtis M. KneelandBelinda and Claustin LawrenceRobert and Gina LeibowitzSandra Blake-LeonardRobert and Karen LittlefieldWilliam and Lorilyn LucyLin and Mabel LufkinJames and Rachel LynchRick and Kelly MaltzGlenn and Kristin MartinLee Martin and Dawn PelletierAlbert MaynardJim and Cindy MaynardMary-Anne McDermottKarla McDougoldMike and Norma McInnisJudson and Emily McIntoshHelen Q. McKinnonModern ScreenprintChuck and Becky McMahanLisa and Steve McPhersonJean Mellett and Edward Rudnicki, Jr.Sanford and Joanne MillerKimberley J. Mitchell

Victor Montana and Patricia VasbinderTom MorelliFrank and Paula MrozJoseph and Maria MurphySister Mary NorbertaDavid A. O'ConnellCaroline and Fritz OldenburgRoger and Shawna OliverAmos and Lola OrcuttJack PalmerRobert F. PapkenLarry and Mary ParkerGerry and Pat PatryCharles F. Pattavina M.D.Mr. and Mrs. George PelissierSue Whipple and Phil PeveradaDave and Jan PilottePam PoissonGlenn S. PooleJoe and Becky PrattRobin and Ursula PrithamAnne and Mike PullenKaren Redford and John HolyokeStephen and Valerie RichHeather D RichardsJoe and Nancy RobertsPauline and Chet RockJohn and Lyndy RohmanCharles and Carol RohnJohn and Tracy RonanIvez and Paul RudmanLisa L. RussawMark and Carol RussellCheryl A. RussellCheryl H. RussellRuth H. SalibaRandell SargentRoxanne and Gaelen SaucierChristopher J. SchneiderLaura Schneider-CookRebecca SchwartzJoe and Janet ScullyFred and Glenis SherwoodSteven and Lisa SilvaWarren and Evelyn SilverJoseph M SimpsonStephen SinclairMitchell and Florence SleeperShawn and Mary SmallPeggy and Ben SmithMr. and Mrs. Robinson SpeirsSusan and Denis St. PeterScott and Son Hyea StorgaardWilliam A. Sturrock, MDLynne SwadelRalph and Ann SwainDr. Yeow C. TanTraci and Kevin TenggrenSharon and Miles TheemanTracy and Marjolaine ThibodeauDeborah D. ThomasGary TreworgyBrooke M. TurnerThomas and Marie Valley

Nicholas and Patricia WaandersKimberly M. WadleighChuck and Barbara WakemanKathy and Cal WalkerSusan E. WentworthCarol WhitneyScott WhitneyStacey and Lesley WhittingtonRyan and Shirar PattersonCullen and Sheryl WilliamsChristopher R. WinsteadJohn WissmannDavid J. WithamJonathan and Robin WoodWayne WoodfordMark and Bridget WoodwardT. Russell WoolleyCraig WorcesterKrista J WronaFred and Caroline YocumDavid and Mary YoungBob and Susan Ziegelaar10 Anonymous Donors

A. G. Edwards & Sons 1Aetna 2Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 1AMES A/E 1Bangor Airport Department 1Bangor City Hall 2Bangor Hydro-Electric Co. 10Bangor Police Department 1Bangor Publishing Company 6Bangor Savings Bank 18Bank of America 16Bar Harbor Bankshares 5Beatham, Bernier, Seekins & Colpritt 1Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker 5Brookings-Smith 1Byer of Maine 1Camden National Bank 4Casco Bay Energy Company, LLC 1Central City Sheet Metal 1Central Equipment Company 1Civil Engineering Services, Inc. 4Community Health &

Counseling Services 1Competitive Edge Consulting 1Dahl-Chase Pathology Associates 1Darling’s 6Dunnett, Inc. 1Eastern Area Agency on Aging 1Eastern Maine Community College 1Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems 88Eaton Peabody 8Eli Lily 1Epstein Commercial Real Estate 1Eremita & Valley 2ESOCO Orrington, Inc. 1Evergreen Woods Primary Care 1Farrington Financial Group 1Freightliner of Maine 6General Electric Energy 2Gross, Minsky & Mogul 2Hampden Family Dentistry, P.A. 1

Leaders by Organization

Hannaford Bros., Inc. 5Hilb, Rogal and Hobbs 2Horizon Solutions 1Husson University 1James W. Sewall Co. 1Jasper Wyman & Son 1Kleinschmidt Associates 1L.L. Bean 1Lafayette Hotels 1Lincoln Paper and Tissue 2Loiselle, Goodwin & Hinds 3M. Ray Bradford Jr. Esq P.A. 1Mabel Wadsworth

Women’s Health Center 1Machias Savings Bank 3Maine Air National Guard 1Maine Coast Memorial Hospital 1Maine Commercial Tire, Inc. 2Maine Community Foundation 1Maine Public Broadcasting Network 1Marden’s 1Mayo Regional Hospital 1Means Investment Company 1Merrill Bank 7Miller Drug 1Modern Screenprint 1Montreal, Maine & Atlantic

Railway Ltd. 1N.H. Bragg and Sons 4New England School of

Communications 1Newport Industrial Fabrication 1Nichols Investment Management 1Nickerson & O’Day, Inc. 1Nurse Anesthesia of Maine 3Old Town Canoe Company 1Penobscot Cleaning Services, Inc. 1Penobscot Respiratory 2Penquis 2Pfizer, Inc. 2PPL Maine, LLC 1Prentiss and Carlisle Co., Inc. 2R.H. Foster Energy 1RBC Dain Rauscher 1Rudman & Winchell 6Sargent Corporation 17Shaw House 1Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. 2Spectrum Medical Group 6St. Joseph Hospital 3TD Bank 3The Telford Group 1Tradewinds Market Place 1Tyler Technologies 1UBS 5United Parcel Service 4United Way of Eastern Maine 5Dominion Resource Services 1University of Maine 17University of Maine Foundation 1University of Maine System 2Varney Agency, Inc. 1Verso Paper 6WBRC Architects-Engineers 4Webber Energy Fuels 4Williams & Associates 1WLBZ 2 3WoodenBoat Publications 3ZF Lemforder Corporation 1United Way of Eastern Maine publishes this list of Leaders’ Circle members to recognize their leading role in supporting our community.We have attempted to list all of the individuals and families who have contributed at the Leaders’ Circle level as of April 1, 2009. Any omission or error isunintentional.11 I United Way of Eastern Maine Annual Report

2008 Campaign Honor Roll

THANK YOUFOR SUPPORTING YOURC O M M U N I T YTHROUGH THE WORK OF THE UNITED WAY

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Below, you’ll find the top 51 companies from the 2008 campaign. We thank all companies for their continued dedication to United Way’s mission and goals.

1 Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems2 Hannaford Bros., Inc.3 Bank of America4 Sargent Corporation5 Bangor Savings Bank6 University of Maine Charitable Appeal7 General Electric8 Bangor Hydro-Electric9 Verso Paper10 L.L. Bean11 United Parcel Service12 Marden's13 Webber Energy Fuels14 TD Bank15 Bangor Publishing Company16 Darling's17 Merrill Bank18 Freightliner of Maine

19 Shaw's Supermarkets20 Brookfield Power New England21 N.H. Bragg22 Pfizer23 CES, Inc.24 WoodenBoat Publications25 Key Bank of Maine26 Hollywood Slots at Bangor27 Eaton Peabody28 St. Joseph Hospital29 R.H. Foster Energy30 Old Town Canoe Company31 Penquis32 Rudman & Winchell33 Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker34 Dead River Company35 UBS36 J.C. Penney

37 Wal-Mart38 Machias Savings Bank39 John T. Cyr & Sons40 Macy's41 Quirk42 United Way of Eastern Maine43 Bar Harbor Banking & Trust44 Bangor Schools45 Lincoln Paper and Tissue46 Amicus47 Loiselle, Goodwin & Hines48 ZF Lemforder49 City of Bangor50 Camden National Bank51 Gross, Minsky & Mogul

2008 Loaned Executives generously sponsored by EMHS

Hannaford

TD Bank

Dead River

2008 Incentive sponsors Darlings

R.H. Foster

Stanley Scooter

L.L. Bean

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Financial Report The fi nancial statements presented on this page is derived from the United Way of Eastern Maine’s fi nancial statements, audited by Loiselle, Goodwin and Hinds, Certifi ed Public Accountants of Bangor, Maine. Copies of the full report may be obtained by contacting United Way at (207) 941-2800 or visiting us at www.unitedwayem.org.

Where the ContributionsCome From*

Energy Initiative Grants4.7%

Camp Bangor Scholarship Grant

11.8%

Individuals5.4% Company Gifts

11.4%

Employee Campaigns53.2%

Other Grants & Sponsorships

4.9%

In Kind Contributions3.7%

Investments & Miscellaneous4.8%

Statement of Revenues and Expenses

Individuals 220,484 5.8%Company Gifts 462,356 12.2%Employee Campaigns 2,162,251 57.1%Investments & Miscellaneous 197,116 5.2%In Kind Contributions 152,413 4.0%Other Grants & Sponsorships 200,854 5.2%Energy Initiative Grants 191,246 5.1%Camp Bangor Scholarship Grant 477,971 12.6%Net Depreciation in Fair Value of Investments and Assets Held by Others (279,800) -7.4%

3,784,891 100.0%

Camp Bangor Scholarships 477,971 12.0%Children & Families 721,828 18.0%General Community Support 189,211 4.7%Supporting Seniors 222,313 5.6%Basic Needs & Self Suffi ciency 419,058 10.5%Energy Initiative 87,375 2.2%211 Maine 57,391 1.4%Neighbors Helping Neighbors 56,000 1.4%NALC Food Drive and Food Grants 192,463 4.8%Donor Directed Gifts - Partner Agencies 158,251 4.0%Donor Directed Gifts - Other 742,449 18.6%General and Administrative Expenses 246,417 6.1%Fund-Raising Expenses 428,291 10.7%

3,999,018 100.00%

Change in Net Assets (214,127)

*Excludes Net Depreciation in Fair Value of Investments and Assets Held by Others

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Statement of Financial Positionas of June 30, 2009 and 2008

2009 2008

Cash & Cash Equivalents 482,647 899,798Pledges Receivable, Net 1,308,503 1,225,249Accounts Receivable & Other Assets 139,168 132,084Investments 518,486 622,476Property & Equipment 62,983 67,901Benefi cial Interests in Trusts 464,711 630,995

Total Assets $2,976,498 $3,578,503

Liabilities Accounts Payable 144,793 370,218 Accrued Payables 13,839 35,095 Allocations Payable 510,171 602,702 Designations Payable 511,934 572,268 Deferred Revenue 6,600 4,706 Capital Lease Obligation 16,607 6,833

Total Liabilities $1,203,944 $1,591,822

Net Assets Undesignated 107,543 116,259 Board Designated 607,013 831,749 Temporarily Restricted 691,839 562,300 Permanently Restricted 366,159 476,373Total Net Assets $1,772,554 $1,986,681

Total Assets and Liabilities $2,976,498 $3,578,503

Based on United Way's Audit for fi scal years ending June 30,

2009 and June 30, 2008 as prepared by Loiselle, Goodwin,

and Hinds. For a complete copy call United Way or visit

our website.

Where the InvestmentsAre Made

Supporting Seniors5.6%

Basic Needs & Self Suffi ciency

10.5%

Energy Initiative2.2%

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

1.4%

Fundraising10.7%

General Community Support4.7%

Donor Directed Gifts - Other18.6%

Children & Families18.0%

Camp Bangor Scholarships

12.0%

211 Maine1.4%

NALC Food Drive and Food Grants 4.8%

Donor Directed Gifts Partner Agencies

4.0%

General Administration6.1%

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