Pat Demos has taken over for Lyn Tesseyman. Pat is excited to work with all of you and carries much enthusiasm for the process. 

 

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It's not too late to advertise. Deadline for ads to be submitted is April 16.

 

If you would like to contact Pat before the open house her email is patdemos@gotravelmaine.com and her cell # 706-6765.

Tom Stewart of Armed Forces Services Corporation (AFSC) will provide one-on-one financial coaching services to consumers who are economically vulnerable. He will maintain office hours at Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) and Washington Hancock Community Agency (WHCA) in Ellsworth, as well as conduct community outreach activities in places including the Orland Community Center. 

The goal is to help these clients proactively take control of their finances at crucial moments in their lives, and empower them to make better-informed decisions regarding consumer financial products and services.

Clients will be led through through a collaborative process that guides them in setting or refining their goals, developing action plans to meet those goals, coaching them in goal advancement and
ultimately achieving the goal(s). Tom will help clients stay on top of their goals and monitor and document their progress over time using a case management and outcome tracking system. For many clients, the work with a financial coach will empower them to proactively take control of their financial lives.

The Financial Coach will:

 Leverage financial coaching techniques to assist clients in achieving specific short-term and long-term financial goals

 Deliver focused financial coaching strategies that promote behavior change such as goal-setting, accountability, and confidence-building

 Develop strategic, behavior-focused activities to help clients meet their financial goals

 Identify appropriate ways to support client's goal achievement using coaching skills (accountability, check in/follow up)

 If relevant to the clients' goals, the financial coach may provide information, guidance and assistance in:

 Budget/financial planning

 Debt reduction, management and avoidance strategies

 Savings strategies and methods (e.g. how to save for emergencies, unanticipated contingencies, and major purchases such as a house or car)

 Credit management (e.g. credit repair or credit building)

 Information and/or referral as required based on the client financial needs and goals.

 Work with host organization to identify strategies to ensure that potential clients are aware of the coaching service being offered and are being referred appropriately. If needed, coach may need to conduct outreach and distribute marketing materials.

 Work with host organization to identify appropriate and responsive organizations for referral if a client issue presented is beyond the scope of the coach's expertise

 Provide host organization and local community based organizations with information and materials outlining coaching services and benefits

 Complete established intake process for all clients, ensuring all appropriate information is correctly recorded in financial coaching case management system

 Create and maintain case files, data bases and other reports to monitor client progress and program outcomes

 Conduct intake discovery interview and needs assessment with clients and establish current financial (health) baseline

 Facilitate clients' exploration of their financial situation, personal and family needs, and development of near- and long-term goals

 Determine client eligibility for specific social services, financial stability and asset building programs

If you have questions about the program or would like to refer a client to Tom, please call him at Eastern Maine Development Corporation (207) 610-1521 or at Washington Hancock Community Agency (207) 664-2424 or email him at tstewart@afsc.com

Memberships are now available (single, couple, senior, senior couple,family, junior, college, ...no increases in fees - same reasonable rates as the past two years. Easy payment plan is available. Just 1/2 down as a deposit; the balance is not due until 6/15/15! You can make payments or simply wait until6/15/15 to pay in full. Memberships include unlimited golf, discounted cart rates & pro shop discount (5%). Please call 207- 548-2854 for further information. Think Spring! 

The Bank of Maine will merge into Camden National Bank creating Maine's largest community bank. The combined organization will operate under the Camden National Bank 

 

"We are excited to welcome The Bank of Maine employees and customers to Camden National. The union of these two great organizations will redefine what it means to be a community bank," said Gregory A. Dufour, president and chief executive officer of Camden National Corporation and Camden National Bank in a press release. 

 

Upon completion of the transaction, Camden National will have a combined network of 68 branches and three specialized lending locations. Customers will have access to over 85 ATMs, as well as additional ATMs across the state as part of the Maine Cash Access Network. In addition, customers will also have state-of- the-art digital banking tools, which include online, mobile, text and telephone banking, Smart ATMs as well as mobile deposit and bill pay.

 

Congratulations!

Does your business or organization provide Veterans Assistance/Services or Discounts? Wreaths Across America would love to have you send a representative to speak with veterans and active duty personnel who attend their open house on May 9th. If you are unable to send a representative, they would be happy to distribute informational brochures or other promotional materials.

 

The open house will take place May 9th at 11:30 AM at 4 Point Street, Columbia Falls, ME.

 

The keynote speaker will be Peter Ogden, Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services. WAA will also host a film festival featuring multiple videos of the wreath escort/convoy from Harrington, ME to  Arlington National Cemetery presented by Hancock Community Technical Center Students.

 

The Wreaths Across America open house contact is Kelly Hinkle, kelly@wreathsacrossamerica.org 877-385-9504 ext 507 or direct line 207-512-5264.

 

Mark your calendars for the summer yard sale to benefit the Cancer Support Center of Maine. Donations and volunteers are welcome. Call Barb at 469-6159.

Parenting young children is a challenge to all. New information on parenting and child behavior is now available for parents and care providers of children ages one through four. 

Dates: May 5, 12, and 19

For information and to register please call:

RSU 25 Adult and Community Education at 469-2129

or register online at www.rsu25adulted.com

This program is sponsored by KVCAP's Family Enrichment Council of Somerset & Kennebec County.