MDI Skatepark Association
committed to building a free public skatepark in bar harbor, maine
Town Council and MDI Skatepark agree to Move Temporary Ramp
Well, the meeting with the Bar Harbor Town Council on October 21 covered more ground than expected. Besides giving a thorough update of fundraising progress, general activities and reports regarding the temporary ramp repairs needed–Karen Svenson, our Board Chair (and Katie Churchill) also responded to many questions about the upcoming renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Town of Bar Harbor. MDISA had scheduled to discuss this at the November 17 Town Council meeting. The current MOU expires November 15, but was extended to November 17.
Karen put up a good fight to keep the temporary ramp up for youth to continue using until just before we break ground, but it became evident that wisdom dictated being open to removing it. Paul Paradis asserted that the current MOU states that we agreed to remove the ramp by November 15 (in preparation for breaking ground this fall), a motion ensued to remove the ramp and it passed.
Because $43,832.75 in cash is now in hand, with pledges to be fulfilled totaling $21,425, the amount that can go towards construction is $65,257.75. This means we are getting very close to Phase I to begin (once negotiations with Pillar Designs are finalized and additional funds are raised with the fall campaign).
Therefore–as we remove the ramp, we ask everyone to celebrate the event We give thanks to Dave Lavalle and Jon Ho and their team who built it and Deborah Page for the fundraising impetus that helped raise the $8,000 for materials. It provided youth and adults alike with a place to skate, scooter, BMX bike and roller blade for a number of years as we progressed toward our goal.
The “Ramp Deconstruction Party” will be Sunday, November 1 from 1 – 5 pm! Here is our poster for the event!
July 2015 Happenings!!
Art in the Americas! Board Art Display at Cafe Choco Latte
For many years, skateboard art has become a popular form of expression. This month Cafe Choco Latte at 240 Main Street, is displaying boards painted by local artists. They are also for sale and proceeds will benefit the building of the skatepark.
Join the Grand Parade with your wheels and visit the booth after!
We will meet at the temporary ramp (at the Bar Harbor ballfield) at 9:30 am Saturday, July 4th to gather before joining the parade which starts at 10 am. Wear your wheels! Rollerblades, scooters, rollerskates, skateboards, longboards, BMX bikes, etc… Come show your support for the MDI Skatepark!!
Also, visit the MDI SKATEPARK BOOTH at the Festival on the Bar Harbor ballfield after the parade for yummy cotton candy flavors and bacon wrapped in cotton candy. T-shirts, delicious dark chocolate ganache brownies and commissioned board raffle.
The Town of Bar Harbor is our New Fiscal Sponsor!!
We are super happy to announce that the Town of Bar Harbor Town Council voted unanimously to become our Fiscal Sponsor. We wish to thank Acadia Community Association for their many years of support!
If you wish to donate to the MDI Skatepark Project, send your check to The Town of Bar Harbor, Attn. Stan Harmon, 93 Cottage St. Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 The check must be written out to the Town of Bar Harbor with “MDI Skatepark Association” written clearly in the Memo Line.
The Town of Bar Harbor, Maine
MDI Skatepark “Decked Out 2014” a Success!!
We raised approximately $3,000.
Visit our Facebook page (MDI Skatepark Association) for many more photos!!
See the article about the event: http://www.ellsworthamerican.com/living/all-decked-out-artists-get-on-board-for-skatepark
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED!
2014 Decked Out Auction and Gala Event
Poster for our biggest fundraiser of the year!!
Support came from Bar Harbor Banking & Trust and more!
Karen Svenson, MDI Skatepark Association Board of Directors Chair shows the blueprints of the MDI Skatepark
CINCO DE MAYO FOOD FIESTA FUNDRAISER!!
Come eat simply delicious Mexican food prepared by Chef Ernie Geiger, owner of 2 Cats Restaurant at 130 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor. Bring your whole family, bring your friends!! Help raise money to build the MDI Skatepark!
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