Skowhegan Savings Joins Lakewood Theater to Open 111th Season
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Skowhegan Savings CEO John Witherspoon talks with Lakewood Manager Mary Simonoff before the official 2011 theater opening. |
MADISON, Maine - Skowhegan Savings helped to raise the curtain on the 111th season of Lakewood Theater, the oldest summer theater in the nation. On May 26, President and CEO John Witherspoon and Board Chair Roger Gifford joined Mary Simonoff, manager at Lakewood to welcome patrons to the first performance of the year.
"Lakewood is a central component to the creative economy in Somerset County. It has a storied history, and through the entertaining performances, adjacent restaurant and lakeside setting, is a draw for visitors from all around," noted Witherspoon.
Skowhegan Savings is one of the business underwriters for Lakewood, making a donation through its charitable giving program that focuses on economic and community development. Each year, Skowhegan Savings targets ten percent of its profits for community reinvestment through grants and awards to local nonprofits.
Skowhegan Savings reviews applications for donations from community organizations on a quarterly basis; the next deadline is June 30, 2011. More information about their charitable giving guidelines, including applications, is available on the Web at: http://skowsavings.com/charitable_donations.php.
About Skowhegan Savings:
Skowhegan Savings, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank dedicated to strengthening the Maine families, businesses and communities it serves. Named as one of Maine's Best Places to Work in 2009 and 2010, Skowhegan Savings' team of friendly, committed employees takes pride in delivering personalized, competitive banking services with integrity and putting the needs of their customers first. An innovative and progressive approach to banking ensures their customers enjoy a banking experience that is quick, easy and convenient. Skowhegan Savings' ten Maine branches include two locations in Skowhegan, as well as locations in Belgrade, Bingham, Dexter, Fairfield, Jackman, Madison, Norridgewock, and Pittsfield. For more information, visit www.skowsavings.com or contact Customer Service at 800-303-9511.
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