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On November 6, 2005, more than 100 member delegates, regional sponsor representatives, and allies met to establish the Kennebec Valley Organization. They voted on a constitution and dues structure (which will generate more than $6,000 annually from founding members alone), elected officers, approved the action campaign recommendations of the Issue Teams, and secured commitments from 7 Valley-based state legislators to work with KVO around its priority issues.

Peter Crockett officially opens the KVO Founding Event

Peter Crockett of the Central Maine Central Labor Council officially calls the Founding Event to order.

Co-chair Fr. Moe Morin runs the meeting

Co-chair Fr. Moe Morin of Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church in Skowhegan runs a tight meeting.

KVO officers sworn in

Co-chair Rev. Leslie Nesin of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine swears in KVO's founding officers: (l-r) President Rev. Dr. David Anderman (First Congregational Church U.C.C., Waterville), First Vice-President Rev. George Hodgkins, Jr. (Centenary United Methodist Church, Skowhegan), Second Vice-President Beth Crowe (Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Skowhegan); Secretary Rita Chaykowsky (Notre Dame de Lourdes); Treasurer Charlie Conley (Parish of the Holy Spirit, Waterville and IBEW Local 1768, Skowhegan).

Representatives of Sponsors Representatives of the 13 sponsoring institutions accept certificates of gratitude for their role in getting KVO off the ground.

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