2006 Commemorative Ornament Reception
Contact: Amanda Morang at 581-1700
ORONO — The University Bookstore will unveil the 2006 Commemorative Ornament at a reception on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. The reception, which will celebrate the fourth annual installment in this program, which benefits deserving UMaine student organizations, is set for the bookstore in Memorial Union.
The University Bookstore Commemorative Ornament celebrates those UMaine organizations that best live up to the spirit of the holiday season. All proceeds from the sales of this ornament are donated to UMaine groups which best achieve the goal of helping others. This year’s ornament design is called “Maine Bear Paw 2006,” using the symbol of the highly successful Maine Hello Program, a nationally recognized event for welcoming first-year students.
Rotaract, a UMaine student organization that works in association with the Old Town Rotary Club, will receive the proceeds from this year’s ornament sales.
Rotaract works to bring the student body closer to the Orono and Old Town communities. Projects that Rotaract has been and is involved in include working with Amnesty International to raise awareness about the Darfur region of Sudan, attending weekend Habitat for Humanity projects, and raising money for their Relay for Life team. Members also work with Crossroads Resources to help children from low income families.
For more information on the ornament or the reception, please contact Amanda Morang at 581-1700.