Administered by MHCA in partnership with Berry Dunn McNeil and Parker (BDMP), the Mike McNeil Scholarship Fund promotes careers in long term care through scholarships for individuals affiliated with Maine Health Care Association member long term care facilities.  Scholarships are open to MHCA member facility employees, their immediate family members and volunteers wishing to pursue post secondary education and training in the areas of Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Activities and Food Service. 

The Mike McNeil Scholarship Fund recognizes the outstanding contribution Mike McNeil has made to long term care in the State of Maine as co-founding Principal of BDMP.  It was established to commemorate Mike’s well-earned retirement, after thirty years of providing financial expertise and counsel to Maine long term care facilities.  By enabling recipients to realize their educational goals, the Fund also symbolizes Mike’s commitment to community service and professional development. 

Members interested in making a contribution to the Fund may do so by completing the donation panel in the marketing brochure.  For tax purposes, most corporate donations are likely to be considered a deductible business expense. Applications for the 2008 school year will be accepted until September 15, 2007.

Brochure on Fund (PDF document)

Guidelines (PDF document)

Scholarship Application (PDF document)

Kickoff Fundraising Event - August 24, 2007

On Friday, August 24, 2007 at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, MHCA will host its first official Mike McNeil Scholarship Fundraiser.  A traditional New England lobster bake, featuring complimentary wine, beer and soda, will start at 4:00 p.m. and the fee is $100 per person. The attire is casual.  We are pleased to announce that Mike will be joining us for this event in his honor.  Let’s show him how much we value his service and commitment by supporting the Fund that promotes careers in long term care through scholarships for individuals affiliated with Maine’s long term care facilities.  Members interested in making a contribution to the Fund may do so by completing the donation panel in the marketing brochure.  For tax purposes, most corporate donations are likely to be considered a deductible business expense.

If you have any questions regarding the Fund, sponsorships and/or contributions, or the application process, please contact either Nadine Grosso (ngrosso@mehca.org) or Dianne Chicoine (dchicoine@mehca.org) at the Association office (207-623-1146).