At MITA we know that getting out on the water and caring for islands may be the last things on your mind in January - but we hope memories of stepping ashore on a wild island are never far away. Renew your membership and get excited for summer by checking out this photo slideshow (or view below the fold) of Maine's islands. Because of you, 2009 promises to be spectacular - and your membership support is critical to maintain this access in the future.

2009 members can look forward to the following:

>> 14 new trail sites - detailed in a further improved guidebook.
>> discounts at local retailers, outfitters and guides. We have strengthened this popular benefit in its second year.
>> opportunities to volunteer and connect. In 2008 over 200 MITA volunteers cleared 371 bags of trash from 127 islands and had a blast doing it. Think what we can accomplish this year!

If you renew your membership before Feb 5 - the money we would normally spend on a renewal mailing will be dedicated to ongoing stewardship of Maine's Islands. Renew today at www.mita.org/renew!

Sincerely,

Doug Welch
Executive Director