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V O L . X X I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 46 BOARD OFFICERS Fraser Jones Vice President Owner, Independent Audio Brian Durham Secretary/Treasurer Retired Commander, United States Coast Guard BOARD MEMBERS Sumner Field Retired, Town of New Gloucester Jeffery Gilpatric Retired, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Anne Graham Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Maine Quality Counts Sharon Hickey Retired, Systems Analyst, Hannaford Arthur Hussey Retired, Bowdoin College Established: 1992 Employees: 6 Annual revenue: $601,086 CONTACT 58 Fore St. Portland, ME 04101 (207) 828-0814 www.mainenarrowgauge.org mainenarrowgauge @mngrrmuseum MISSION STATEMENT The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum preserves and operates historic two foot gauge railway equipment for the education and enjoyment of the public. SERVICE LOCATION(S) City of Portland, Southern Maine, statewide, New England, national and international visitors. Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum 2016 GOALS Our main goal for 2016 is to continue to seek funding to support the relocation of the museum to the town of Gray. e sale of the property, which currently houses the museum, prompted us to seek a new and permanent home for the organization in early 2010. With the track right-of-way now secured and con- cept designs in place, we continue to seek fi nancial support for the construction of, and move to, a new museum facility in Gray. Additionally, we are working to expand business partnerships and increase our profi le. With the launch of our new business membership program, we aim to increase community involvement in the organization. rough either busi- ness membership or sponsorship of special events, businesses can get involved with and support the museum as a valuable cultural asset within the state. Earlier this year, we were pleased to participate in the development of the new Maine Transportation Trail, celebrating the state's unique land transportation organizations. We will continue plans to expand the group's reach into new tourism markets in 2016. By continuing to invest in and expand our current program off er- ings, like the popular Polar Express, Rails and Ales and the Ice Cream Trains, we seek to attract new audiences to visit and experience all the museum has to off er. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES We welcome sponsorships as a way to support the museum and increase the exposure of Maine businesses. A variety of sponsorship levels are available for the annual Polar Express holiday event, during which over 12,000 passen- gers ride the train to the North Pole each year. Sponsorships are also avail- able for the museum's annual meeting and other special events throughout the year. ere are opportunities for businesses of all sizes or you can contact the museum to design a custom sponsor package for your business. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES ere are many ways to get involved in supporting the museum. Our business membership program provides fi nancial support for the museum while giving your business and employees the opportunity to enjoy all that the museum has to off er. With over 33,000 visitors annually, membership provides your business with expo- sure to thousands of local visitors and tourists that enjoy the museum each year. In addition to membership, our summer and winter appeals support three main areas of the organization, including historic preservation, relocation and general oper- ations. e museum also welcomes in-kind support of goods and services. Contact the executive director for more information on how your business can get involved. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Museum volunteers serve in many areas including train operations, restoration, tours, special events and more. Business volunteer days can be arranged in advance with work that may include clean-up or painting projects. Special-event volunteers are needed year round but most especially during the Polar Express holiday event. Whether you are looking for a weekly or one-time commitment, we have something for everyone. Contact our volunteer coordinator to see how you might be of service. Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49% Tickets/admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% Fundraising (grants, donor support, in-kinds) . . . . 16% Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6% Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% Facility rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Donnell Carroll Executive Director John Marr Board President, Retired, MEMIC

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