What is
Franklin County Pride ME (FCPME) is a non-profit group dedicated to uplifting the queer community and their allies. We put on a yearly Pride festival, traditionally in Farmington. We also put on community events, support groups and, educational gatherings throughout the year.
Our mission statement: The mission of Franklin County Pride is to provide the Queer community of Franklin County Maine with resources, events, support, and camaraderie.
Doing so through; political action, advocacy, education, and community involvement.
Our Board Of Directors
Bea Haines
(He/They)
Adminastrative Director
"History isn't something you look back at and say it was inevitable, it happens because people make decisions that are sometimes very impulsive and of the moment, but those moments are cumulative realities."
- Marsha P. Johnson
Emanuel (Manny) Reis
(He/Him)
Treasurer
Connor Fahey
(He/Him)
Board Clerk
"Hope will never be silent."
- Harvey Milk
Gy Andrews
(He/Him)
Teacher Seat
"Gender is the poetry each of us makes out of the language we are taught"
- Leslie Feinberg
Angela Samperi
(She/Her)
Parent Seat
"If I wait for someone else to validate my existence, it will mean that I'm shortchanging myself"
- Zanele Muholi
Our Bylaws.
FCPME's bylaws are always available to the public. We update them annually when we file our Annual Report with the Maine Secretary of State. Honesty and transparency are at the core of our values, and we are committed to ensuring our practices remain open and accessible.
Click "Learn More" to see our most recent update.