News from the Beach
November 9, 2016
Birthday Wishes
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Founded on the 9th day of November in 1910, our beloved KBIA celebrates 106 years today! We want to wish all of our dedicated members, volunteers, donors, and staff a “Happy KBIA Birthday!”…if not for you we could not celebrate such a momentous occasion.
 
KBIA was established by founders A. Smith (President), H. Andrews (Treasurer and Clerk), and R. Wentworth (Trustee), with the purpose to educate young people about the importance of waterfront safety and the preservation of the Kennebunk Beach area. While KBIA has grown and changed considerably since its inception, the founding mission has remained steadfast and has guided the growing organization.
 
For 106 years, the mission of KBIA has contributed to the economic vibrancy of the Kennebunks. We have preserved and protected the facility and adjacent land while continually attracting seasonal guests, local residents and visitors to the Kennebunk Beach area with our unique youth enrichment program. Over the years,we have successfully limited and protected the Mother’s Beach area from commercial activities and development. KBIA has also made the area and facilities more inviting to the public – allowing everyone to enjoy and benefit from the spectacular surroundings.
 
All of us who have enjoyed even a day at KBIA owe a debt of gratitude to the founders of the association for its initiative and foresight. We also want to thank all of those who have helped KBIA become an established community contributor and beloved beach landmark.
 
 
 
#GivingTuesdayKBIA
 

 

There are some pretty important Tuesdays this November…#GivingTuesday being one of them.  On November 29th, we are all given the opportunity to give towards causes, charities, and organizations that mean something to us.

 
What better gift to give, than the experience of KBIA? No donation is too small, and all contributions go towards your choice of scholarships, facilities, and/or the general fund.
 
Let’s take a closer look:
  • Scholarships: For children who otherwise would not be able to learn to sail, make crafts, go island exploring, play tennis, learn to swim…among the many amazing summer activities at KBIA.  And not only do they have access to classes, but they are forming friendships and making memories to last a lifetime.  Each year we have traditionally offered 20 to 25 children the opportunity to experience a KBIA summer — free of charge and discreetly issued.  Donating to our scholarship fund is donating an invaluable experience to a child who will forever cherish their time spent at KBIA. 
 
  • Facilities: Our unique facility is located at the base of a small peninsula known as Lord’s Point between Mother’s Beach and a sheltered cove. Keeping up with building and property repairs, updates, and improvements is a constant project aiming to make the campus safe, convenient, and enable our classes to be the most they can be.
 
  • General:  Let us decide! This donation fund can be accessed for a multitude of projects for the benefit of KBIA summer enrichment activities.
 
 
Please consider a year-end donation so that KBIA can continue to provide “summers of experience” here at the beach!  
 
 
 
For information on donating toward the cause this #GivingTuesday, visit the “Support Us” page on our website.
 
 
 
 

 
 
KBIA Gifts Galore
KBIA merchandise available by mail
 
20% off normal prices (plus tax, as applicable, and shipping)
 
During this holiday season, we are offering up our most popular merchandise on sale for holiday gift-giving. We are now accepting orders via e-mail and will ship packages via mail just in time for the holidays.
 
This is your opportunity to stock up on our exclusive KBIA merchandise that will keep you warm — and dreaming of warm summer days ahead. We have fleece jackets, sweatshirts and sweatpants, as well as signature bags, caps, visors, coffee mugs and more! Visa and Mastercard will be accepted; shipping rates start at $5.95 and will depend on how we have to package your merchandise. To place an order, e-mail [email protected] with your complete contact information and order requests. We will follow up to confirm your order.
 
Deadline to order is December 16th.
 
Standard shipping rates apply from Dec 3 – Dec 15.
Express shipping rates apply on orders shipping out on Dec 16.
 
Here is what we have currently in stock — while supplies last!
 

 
 
KBIA CLOTHING:
Perfect for the colder months, these cotton sweatshirts/sweatpants and fleece jackets will keep you warm all winter long:
 
 
Regular Price
Sale Price
 
Youth size
Adult size
Youth size
Adult size
Hooded Sweatshirt:
$32.00
$32.00
$25.60
$25.60
Zip/Hooded Sweatshirt:
$40.00
$45.00
$32.00
$36.00
Fleece Jacket:
$34.00
$38.00
$27.20
$30.40
Sweatpants:
$22.00
$30.00
$17.60
$24.00
 
 
 
 
 
Wishing for summer? Stock up on cotton t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, polo shirts, and shorts for another summer down at the beach:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Regular Price
Sale Price
 
Youth size
Adult size
Youth size
Adult size
T-shirt:
$10.00
$11.00
$8.00
$8.80
Distressed T-shirt:
$14.00
$16.00
$11.20
$12.80
Long Sleeve Shirt:
$15.00
$15.00
$12.00
$12.00
Long Sleeve Burgee Shirt:
$17.00
$18.00
$13.60
$14.40
Polo Shirt:
$25.00
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$20.00
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Shorts:
$35.00
$40.00
$28.00
$32.00
 
 
 
 
 
The perfect stocking stuffers for the whole family:
 
 
 
 
 
KBIA ACCESSORIES:
 
 
 
 
 
Regular Price
Sale Price
 
One size
One size
Hat:
$17.00
$13.60
Visor:
$15.00
$12.00
KBIA Jute Tote:
$18.00
$14.40
“Diner style” mug:
$10.00
$8.00
KBIA 100th Anniversary book:
$45.00
$36.00
KBIA Canvas Burgee:
$75.00
$60.00
KBIA Golf balls (sleeve of 3):
$10.00
$8.00
KBIA Magnet:
$3.00
$2.40
 
 
 
 
 
 
Happy gift giving!