Pine Tree Society presented with proceeds from Maine Tourism Association’s Barnstorming Maine event

Bath, ME (September 21, 2006) –  Pine Tree Society, a statewide organization serving people with disabilities, recently received proceeds from the Maine Tourism Association’s Barnstorming Maine event. 

Vaughn Stinson, CEO of the Maine Tourism Association and Sen. Scott Cowger, Chair of the Maine Tourism Association, presented Pine Tree Society Executive Director Anne Marsh with a check for $1,000.00.

“It is indeed an honor to be recognized by the Maine Tourism Association and to receive this donation from the proceeds of its classic car tour, Barnstorming Maine," said Anne Marsh, Executive Director of Pine Tree Society.

Barnstorming Maine is a classic car road tour that will feature trips along roads less traveled and through some of the most beautiful and "undiscovered" parts of Maine.  It will take place June 3 through 7, 2007.  For more information, please visit www.barnstormingmaine.com.

Maine Tourism Association serves as a unifying organization representing the common interests of the tourism industry; to create economic opportunities for our members by helping visitors and the general public become more aware of the unique quality of the Maine experience.  To learn more, please visit www.mainetourism.com.

Pine Tree Society offers a full range of comprehensive and professional services designed to help Maine people with disabilities lead active, more socially connected lives.  For more information on our programs and services, please visit Web site, www.pinetreesociety.org.

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