Greetings!  

Beginning on November 23rd, 2011, Bridgton Academy will be hosting our second annual Online Holiday Auction! All benefits from the Auction will provide needed support to Bridgton Academy's 2012 Annual Fund. The Annual Fund at Bridgton Academy is the foundation of our fundraising initiatives, and provides the necessary income for BA to continue to provide our unique mission and service to the best of our ability. 

Bridgton Academy's 2012 Annual Fund goal is $250,000 - a 29% increase over last year's efforts. We realize this goal is ambitious, and we are focused on gaining the participation of as many alumni, parents, and friends as possible to help us achieve our dreams! The theme for the 2012 Annual Fund is Mission Participation. The premise is simple - inspire as many of you as possible to give something in honor of your belief in Bridgton Academy, our students, and mission.

BA has a goal of raising $50,000 from our Mission Participation Online Holiday Auction. We hope you can help! Please consider participating in BA's Online Holiday Auction in one of the following ways...

Supply an Item: BA is currently seeking items to add to the Auction. Suggestions for auction donations include merchandise, gift baskets, collectibles, business services, trips, tickets to events, gift cards, or anything else you think would be popular! If you don't have an item to donate - consider approaching your company for one. For more information or to make an item donation, please email Michelle Cross or call (207) 647-3322, ext. 1229. 

Be a Sponsor: Invite your business to show its belief in the importance of education by becoming a sponsor for this fundarising effort. Get visible advertising on communications to several thousand BA constituents! Several sponsorship levels are available. For more information on how you can pledge your support as a sponsor, please contact Michelle.

Get Ready to Shop: As we get closer to our auction start date on November 23rd, we will be sending emails promoting some of our unique items. Why brave the mall during crowded holiday shopping when you can take advantage of great deals for a wonderful cause? Mark your calendars for November 23rd - December 4th and get ready for some online fun! 
 
 Provide an Outright Gift: A donation of any amount will make you a member of our Mission Participation team! Please don't wait to get involved in our 2012 Annual Fund efforts.

Make your gift today by visiting our online giving form, or contacting a member of the Development Office. Together we can easily achieve these goals and provide an amazing year for Bridgton Academy. To read more about the Annual Fund, please click here.

Thank you in advance for your participation! Please stay posted for more information from us about the Online Holiday Auction in the near future.

With best regards,

The Development Office Team - Jessica Priola, Michelle Cross, Tom Austin, and Julie Knapp