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-^v;IrnMrnrm <br />Dear Friends, <br />2003 is upon us and time seems to keep accelerating with each year that passes. 1 think it was Andy <br />Rooney who once said, “Life is like a roll of toilet paper; the closer you get to the end, the faster it <br />goes.” In all seriousness, we enter this New Year with good news and bad news. The good news is <br />that the number of donors to the Alliance has doubled; the bad news is that the average size of <br />donation is down considerably. We are only slightly ahead of where we were at this time last year. <br />We would ask that you consider making a gift if you have not already and if you have, give again if <br />you are able. We have set the bar quite high for ourselves given our success in our first two years <br />of granting to the Orono Schools. So far we have granted almost $500,000 to the schools and have <br />built a healthy base in the endowment fund. Each year we tr)’ to do better than the previous and <br />we need your help. <br />Back to the good news, Lorie Line will perform at the High School this April to benefit the Alliance <br />and kick off her next tour. Keep tuned for details regarding tickets. We are looking for some event <br />sponsors, be they individuals or corporations. If you have an interest in helping us put this on, <br />please call our office. There will a silent auction with evcrj'thing from artwork to trips. This will be <br />a great time for all. <br />Lastly, this will be my last letter as President as my term is over. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time <br />and have been moved by the generosity and kindness shown to our organization by the residents <br />and parents of the Orono School District. Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy and the hard work <br />put forth by the board and volunteers has produced results that will be felt by this school for <br />generations to come. I thank you for your support, enthusiasm and for sharing your thoughts with <br />me about how to help make the Alliance a success. <br />Best Wishes, <br />Bowman Gray <br />President <br />\||SS|(t\ S|\||\||\| <br />»I • I • f <br />ill •III I i I I i I. <br />■ I • • . I I V i •'ill I V I <br />M—Mi.>i