Capital Campaign

Shining the Star

A Campaign for Your Spirit’s Home

Campaign Cabinet

Honorary Co-Chairs

Shining the Star is a campaign launched in the fall of 2009 to preserve and enhance Star Island for the next generation of Shoalers by ensuring the long-term financial health of Star Island Corporation, and by stabilizing the facilities and infrastructure of Star Island.

Campaign progress report – August 2011 (PowerPoint document)

Star Island Crossroads – Past and Present | Campaign Feasibility Study

The three priorities of the campaign are:

Sustainability & Compliance

Life-safety upgrades are ongoing and part of a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Products and equipment will be purchased for durability needed in an island climate. Energy independence and environmental sustainability are additional long-range goals that may begin to be addressed in this campaign.

Affordability & Accessibility

Stabilizing the infrastructure through a capital campaign will reduce the heavy dependence on the operating budget for emergency repairs. Building the endowment will produce additional resources for operations.

Enhancements & Amenities

The campaign will enhance capacity to meet guest expectations for a quality vacation experience while maintaining 18th century charm.

Cherished friendships have been formed here that are as enduring
as the very rocks. Here we have felt a communion of spirit with those we dearly love.
Louis Cornish
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of
UU and UCC summer meetings on Star (1937)