Robert A. & Anne M. Mays Fund

Bob Mays is an entrepreneur. He is also a fourth generation Quincian who loves his community.

So, he was naturally intrigued when approached to serve on the board of the start-up Community Foundation.

“Starting a Community Foundation was long overdue,” Bob said. “People setting up funds to serve whatever charitable purposes they wanted was an excellent idea.”

The fact that the Community Foundation had no money did not daunt him.

“Anne and I do things jointly, and we take turns taking the lead. We discussed whether I would take the Board position, and I decided to accept. I knew that the corollary to accepting any board job is to provide financial support, so we decided to start a fund.”

Any regrets? "None," both emphatically reply.

Community support is nothing new to Bob and Anne. Following service in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War, Bob returned to Quincy. Anne moved here from New Jersey years later. They met at church and married in 1969.

Bob’s commitment to First Union Congregational Church, Quincy Noon Kiwanis, several Masonic organizations, the Park Board, the Quincy Museum, real estate development, and the central business district spans nearly six decades. Anne has stood steadfastly by his side, always with a smile on her face—even when she’s not sure he needs to pursue yet another venture.

Bob’s not done yet, however.

“I’ve supported many causes and organizations over the years, often serving two to three years, helping to recruit good people, and then getting out, letting others lead the way. There are a few that I’ve remained dedicated to for many years. The Community Foundation’s concept (of building funds for current and future opportunities) is good, and I’d like to help encourage others to support it."

“We are blessed that four of our six children, 11 of our 16 grandchildren, and one great grandchild live in Quincy,” Anne adds.

It is a safe assumption that Bob and Anne Mays will continue to do all they can to ensure that the following generations of the Mays family carry on the commitment to their community.

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