Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Raises Money For Downeast Family YMCA
(BAR HARBOR, ME) August 18, 2008 - Harbor Bank & Trust held it's annual Customer Appreciation Day at the Ellsworth branch on Friday, August 22. Part of the festivities included a dunk tank with proceeds benefiting the Downeast Family YMCA.
In just three hours, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust's dunk tank raised $344.00 for the YMCA - money that will go straight to funding community programs. Community members who were willing to be "dunked" for the Y included Michelle Beal, Ellsworth City Manager; Kevin Kane, Ellsworth Fire Department; and Peter Faragher, DEF YMCA Director. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees who were willing to get wet for a good cause included Audrey Eaton, Ashley Johnson, Jenn Torrey, Dave Thibault, Derek Hayes, and Tim Tunney.
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust showed their appreciation to their customers by serving up some fantastic food for lunch, free of charge, and providing a complimentary gift to all who attended. The weather was absolutely spectacular and the dunk tank added to the fun and festivities of the day. A special thanks goes to Lou Dublin from Grand Rental who donated the dunk tank and provided the tent.
Ellsworth's James Russell Wiggins Down East YMCA promotes building strong communities, families, and individuals by fostering respect and promoting a healthy, spirit, body, and mind for all. Donations to the Down East YMCA go toward programs and services such as summer camp, health-related programs, scholarships, and more. To make a donation, simply visit
Founded in 1887, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is a community bank with 12 locations along the coast of Maine. They offer a full range of financial services and products for families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is subsidiary of Bar Harbor Bankshares (AMEX:BHB). For more information call 207-288-3314 or go to www.bhbt.com.
