Midcoast
The Midcoast Advisory Council of the Maine Women’s Fund is looking for a few outstanding women and girls in Maine! The Maine Women’s Fund is seeking nominees for its annual Samantha Smith and Sarah Orne Jewett awards.
The Samantha Smith Award is given to a young woman (ages 12-21) from Maine who works to promote social changes in her community; inspires other girls to become active in supporting long-lasting change in Maine; uses her voice to boldly influence others; and understands the power of philanthropy to make a difference.
The Sarah Orne Jewett Award is given to a Maine woman who exhibits the attributes of the women in Jewett’s works of fiction: true grit, independence, courage, humor, and discipline.
Please send your nominees from Somerset, Kennebec, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln or Sagadahoc Counties by area BY FEBRUARY 1, 2012 to Mish Morgenstern.
Splash Micro Grants
The Midcoast Council of the Maine Women’s Fund launched the Splash micro grants pilot program to support local organizations making a “splash” with a great idea and a big impact. This year, the Midcoast Council awarded $2,000 in Splash micro grants to four programs with ideas on how to improve the community and promote economic self-sufficiency and security for women and girls in Knox, Lincoln and Waldo counties. Read more >>>
Women’s Leadership Series
This year, we’ll explore how women are advancing interconnections in our communities – by finding energy in and unity between our personal and professional worlds, by building partnerships to co-lead and co-create, and by leading sustainably both individually and collectively. November 8, January 10 and March 13 (Tuesdays at Amalfi on the Water, Rockland 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to arrive at 5:15 for networking and to enjoy tapas from the Amalfi menu.).
Regional Sponsors
Regional Advisory Council Members
- Pam Maus, Chair
- Jennifer Atkinson
- Linda Buckmaster
- Nell Dailey
- Mimi Edmunds
- Nicole Fuller
- Mish Morgenstern
- Molly Mulhern
- Rebekah Smith






