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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House located? TOP The Chesterville Center Union Meeting house is located at the corner of the Borough Road and Zion’s Hill in Chesterville Center. See detailed directions here. What is the building's history? TOP Check out some interesting history tidbits about the Meeting House here. Who are the current Board members of the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House? TOP 2019 Carolyn Drugge, President Cynthia Stancioff, Secretary Ellie Hopkins, Treasurer Fran Fuller Kim Lessard Alan MacKay Rob Rogers Paul Stancioff Linwood Worster Roxanne Worster What is the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Mission and Vision Statements? TOP Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, Inc Where do the funds being used to maintain the CCUMH come from? TOP Basic operating expenses are met through fund-raising concerts and historical events and sales of postcards, note paper and Chesterville Poetry Books. Donations and grants, together with a large volunteer effort, have enabled some major improvements in recent years. The main floor has been re-shored, a dressing room and privy have been added along with an A.D.A. compliant ramp, a handicapped parking area, two air-source heat pumps and painting of the roof . Successful fundraising and donations also allowed for some important weatherization and moisture control measures. What work is currently being done on the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House? TOP The bell tower restoration will be the next milestone in making sure the Meeting House remains a landmark in Chesterville for another century. Painting the exterior and interior of the building are needed maintenance projects that will require funds and volunteer effort. How much money is needed? TOP Building construction and repair: As of January 1, 2019, two generous grants have been obtained for the tower repairs including $19,800 from the Maine Steeples Project through the Maine Community Foundation, and $10,000 from the Davis Family Foundation. Meeting House fundraising events have provided some additional funds but the project is still in need of $8,000 in order to move forward in 2019. Funds for painting the building will be needed in 2019 or 2020. Program support:Funds to support programs for children and honorariums for speakers and musicians are also needed. How can I help? TOP Donations are always welcome. Send check to: Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, Inc.72 Dutch Gap Road, Chesterville, Maine 04938. Your attendance at Meeting House events will support the operating costs. Volunteers are needed to complete the on-going building projects. Additional Board Members are welcome as well. For more information or to volunteer, send us an email Info@ChestervilleMeetingHouse.org Is the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House open to the public? TOP All events at the Chesterville Center Union
Meeting House are open to the public. In 2005, the corporation was
re-organized and began broadening the vision for preservation and
secular use of the building. The current organizational purposes
emphasize a broad range of secular activities relating to arts and
culture, civic and social affairs and general community use. The
current goals are to preserve and improve the irreplaceable building,
and to use it to generate community spirit through collaboration with
other organizations in town to sponsor events of a diverse and broadly
appealing nature. What events will be held at the CCUMH in the upcoming year? TOP Please see all event listings for the current year here. © Chesterville
Center Union Meeting House, Inc. 2019
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