Southern Maine Agency on Aging Annual Fundraising Event

Thank you for your interest, support, and attendance - in person and virtually - at

the Southern Maine Agency on Aging's 5th annual

FUNDRAISER

CHARTING THE FUTURE

Better Together

CHARTING the FUTURE

Better Together

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
11:30 am - 1:15 pm

THE WOODLANDS CLUB
39 Woods Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105

Thank you!

Friends, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and staff gathered on a beautiful September afternoon to reflect and talk about what makes us strong individually and even stronger - collectively. We came together not only because we believe that we are all #bettertogether but also because we know that when our elders thrive, we all thrive. Together, we raised $50,000 to directly fund programs and services that support older adults, adults with disabilities, and their care partners.

The event was an opportunity to recognize the importance of our more than 600 volunteers and their efforts, commitment, and the thousands of hours of volunteer work they have devoted to SMAA's mission. From the inspirational message of Bill Hall, SMAA's Advisory Council Chair, through the keynote speaker Beth Stainhorn, President of VQ Strategies, and the recognition of Barbara Bock as SMAA's Volunteer of the Year, we shared stories and mission moments that would not have been possible without our volunteers!

Along with Volunteer of the Year, we awarded Partner of the Year to Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services for their guidance and teaching us how to connect in a culturally respectful way with New Mainers and for their commitment to connecting older refugees with SMAA services and programs that provided them with access to resources, brought them new social connections, and increased their overall well-being.

This year's Charting the Future showed us that the only way to make a difference in the life of the older adults in our communities is when we - volunteers, providers, community partners, businesses, donors, and staff - are charting the future together.

For those who were not able to attend, you can watch the video recording below.

Our fundraising efforts do not conclude with Charting the Future. If you or your organization would like to extend your support for the programs and services we provide, please, visit our donation page to learn about the many different ways you can support SMAA!
Thank you!

Friends, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and staff gathered on a beautiful September afternoon to reflect and talk about what makes us strong individually and even stronger - collectively. We came together not only because we believe that we are all #bettertogether but also because we know that when our elders thrive, we all thrive. Together, we raised $51,000 to directly fund programs and services that support older adults, adults with disabilities, and their care partners.

The event was an opportunity to recognize the importance of our more than 600 volunteers and their efforts, commitment, and the thousands of hours of volunteer work they have devoted to SMAA's mission. From the inspirational message of Bill Hall, SMAA's Advisory Council Chair, through the keynote speaker Beth Stainhorn, President of VQ Strategies, and the recognition of Barbara Bock as SMAA's Volunteer of the Year, we shared stories and mission moments that would not have been possible without our volunteers!

Along with Volunteer of the Year, we awarded Partner of the Year to Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services for their guidance and teaching us how to connect in a culturally respectful way with New Mainers and for their commitment to connecting older refugees with SMAA services and programs that provided them with access to resources, brought them new social connections, and increased their overall well-being.

This year's Charting the Future showed us that the only way to make a difference in the life of the older adults in our communities is when we - volunteers, providers, community partners, businesses, donors, and staff - are charting the future together.

For those who were not able to attend, you can watch the video recording below.

Our fundraising efforts do not conclude with Charting the Future. If you or your organization would like to extend your support for the programs and services we provide, please, visit our donation page to learn about the many different ways you can support SMAA!
Thank you!

Event Photos

To view and download more photos, visit the event album here

Keynote Speaker

Beth Steinhorn

Nationally recognized author, trainer, and President of VQ Volunteer Strategies, Beth Steinhorn will share actionable insights on how to engage volunteers innovatively and strategically to increase impact.

Beth’s latest book, Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World, will be released this summer.

Special Recognition

Community Partner of the Year:

Catholic Charities Immigrant and Refugee Services

Volunteer of the Year:

Barbara Bock

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Proceeds from the event will support the programs and services Southern Maine Agency on Aging provides to older adults, adults with disabilities, and their care partners in Cumberland and York counties.

LEAD

INNOVATOR

EXPLORER

STEWARD

REGISTER

Bill Hall, Chair of SMAA's Advisory Council, talks about the importance of volunteering.

Barbara Bock receives Volunteer of the Year Award from Julie Mascari, VP for Humana - East Coast and SMAA Board Member

Megan Walton, SMAA's CEO, introduces keynote speaker Beth Steinhorn, President of VQ Strategies.

Tracy Moore, Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services, accepting Partner of the Year Award from Susan Keiler, SMAA Board Chair

Event Video Recording