Dear Friends and Colleagues, A long overdue update about Maine’s 2017-2018 Fair Share contributions: We have only 3 weeks left to contribute to Fair Share for this fiscal year. Maine and New England have done well, but we still have a way to go: *Maine’s Fair Share contributions currently total 139% of the budgeted goal. Last year we ended at 150%. *At this point Mainers have made personal contributions of $5,469. Last year we contributed $11,628. *New England (NEOA) is currently at 121%, slightly ahead of last year. NEOA is first among the regions, but SWASAP is close on our heels at 114%. The $1,000 Fair Share Challenge that Dave, Darylen and I have put up for you has been met by $280 so far, leaving us *$760 to raise in three weeks*. Thanks for what you've done already. Remember that every dollar you donate now before the end of June as a new personal (non-recurring) donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Your $1 instantly becomes $2, if we meet our goal. Even if you’ve already given (ouch), consider giving again. As soon as you do, let me know so I can I can keep track. And please pass this message on to your colleagues, friends, family members who aren’t on the Listserv. I hope to hear from you soon. So does Alvin Phillips at the Council. It’s easy! Go to: http://www.coenet.org/ and click on the Donate button at the top. As always, thanks. —Dave, Darylen and Alan