MEREDA's Strikes for Scholars Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser Returns on May 1

Mark your calendar to come bowl with MEREDA on May 1, 2025! 

MEREDA is excited to host its 13th Annual “Strikes for Scholars” Fundraising Event at Bayside Bowl in Portland on May 1, 2025.

Consistent with the tradition of this event, all proceeds will support students pursuing studies and experience in the building trades. Past recipients of the donations have included Maine’s Community College System, the ACE Mentor Program of Maine as well as the AGC Maine Education Foundation.

MEREDA began this event to support students in the building trades and professions 13 years ago and has continued to grow and support the program. Since the fundraiser’s inception, MEREDA is proud to have raised and donated over $181,000 to deserving Maine students.

Click the Here for more information on Sponsoring and Securing a Lane!

Lanes Available First-Come, First-Served.  Receipt of Payment is Required to Confirm Lane Reservation.

Want to Increase Your Company’s Credibility and Visibility within Maine’s Commercial Real Estate Sector?  

Consider Sponsoring this Event! 

For $1,500, sponsors are featured in emails about the event, you can display your company banner you’ll be mentioned as a sponsor during the opening remarks at the event, and we’ll post a number of posts on our social media platforms. The best benefit is that all the net proceeds go directly to deserving Maine students!

We are looking for: 

• Sponsors to help underwrite the event expenses so more money goes to the students!

• 24 Teams, up to six people

• Not able to bowl? Come anyway, cheer on our teams, network, buy raffle tickets and support this worthy cause!

What you get: 

• “Pay it Forward” with 100% of net proceeds funding the scholarship program

• Sponsorships provide high visibility on press releases, publications, social media mentions, the MEREDA website and signage at the event.

• Opportunity to be creative! Best Team Shirts gets a Prize and the Opportunity to Proudly Display our Perpetual Recognition Plaque for a Year!

• BRING CASH! We’ll be raffling off two $200 Cash Prizes, so come prepared with cash in hand to purchase raffle tickets!

What are you waiting for? REGISTER NOW! It fills up fast! Please Download our Registration Form and return to info@mereda.org by March 28.