Camp Fire USA Minnesoat Council Annual Report

2009-2010 Annual Report

Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council builds caring, confident youth and future leaders.

Our Mission

3Friends,

This past year was an incredible moment in Camp Fire’s history. We celebrated our centennial, marking 100 years of giving youth the tools to become well-rounded adults and future leaders. The profound impact these outdoors and out-of-school time programs have had on literally thousands of youth and families cannot be overstated.

Yet even as we reflect on a century of amazing kids, our work goes on. We strive to maintain the absolute best youth development programs and include more young people each year.

While the names and faces at Camp Fire might have changed since 1910, we are dedicated to the same mission Luther and Charlotte Gulick set in motion 100 years ago; building caring, confident youth and future leaders.

We are reminded of the adage,

We embody the relentless forward movement of a river, constantly exploring new ways and new tools to best serve our youth. But like the river, there is never any doubt of where we are heading or what our ultimate destination will be. Perhaps no other initiative better captures these two strands than our Camp Tanadoona Capital Campaign. Last summer, we announced an effort to raise $1.5 million to refurbish and expand camp facilities. The effect of these renovations will be to preserve and enhance, rather than to alter, Camp Tanadoona’s core mission: providing a bridge between Minnesota youth and the natural environment, and making quality outdoor learning experiences available for all kids. This search for new possibilities is also reflected in our community programs. We have worked hard to develop curricula and to devise new tools for measuring success. But our priorities remain the same. Ultimately, through our work in the community, we are building relationships with and between youth, and giving Minnesota kids the tools to succeed in life.

Thank you for your continuing support. We’ve turned the page on our first 100 years, and we’re proud of the story that we’ve written so far. It’s a story of kids blazing their own trails through life. With your help, we believe the next chapter will be the best yet.

Thank you,

Marnie K. Wells,Chief Executive Officer

Bill Slowter,President of the Board of Directors

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.

Male (49%)

Female (51%)

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Camp Fire By the Numbersyouth participated in a Camp Fire program in

2009-2010.

of club youth fell at or below 200% of poverty.

Gender

Age3-4 year olds (1.3%)

5-6 year olds (2.7%)

6-9 year olds (47.4%)

10-14 year olds (41.5%)

15-18 year olds (7.1%)

EthnicityAfrican (18.4%)

African American (21.6%)

American Indian (0.3%)

Asian (5.3%)

Caucasian (43.1%)

Hispanic (7.4%)

Multiracial (3.9%)

youth participated in Club-to-Camp field trips to Camp Tanadoona.

youth were given scholarships to attend Camp Tanadoona.

of clubs met program quality standards set forth by the nationally-renowned Youth Program Quality Assessment.

of youth demonstrated skills to resolve conflict nonviolently.

of youth demonstrated increased skills resisting peer pressure and dangerous situations.

of youth self-reported that they place a high value on helping the environment and nature.

1,494

97%

82%

83%

62

100%

71%

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Photos (Top to bottom): 1. Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council staff at the opening of the Centennial Celebration. From left to right,

Suzi Flory, Larissa Ruud, Ge Xiong, and Jill Dent. 2. City of Chanhassen Mayor, Thomas Furlong, presents Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council CEO, Marnie Wells, and Board President,

William Slowter, with the proclamation naming June 3rd, 2010 "Tanadoona Day." 3. U.S. Senator and Camp Tanadoona alum

Amy Klobuchar stands with the 2010 Camp Tanadoona counselors.

Camp Fire’s Centennial 1910-2010

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Summer 2010 marked 100 years of Camp Fire USA. Founded in Vermont in 1910 by Luther & Charlotte Gulick, Camp Fire has grown tremendously over a century, including here in Minnesota.

On June 3rd, 2010, Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council alumni, staff, supporters, and youth came together at Camp Tanadoona to reflect on their shared history and look ahead to the next 100 years.

City of Chanhassen Mayor, Thomas Furlong, marked the occasion with an official proclamation naming June 3rd, 2010 “Tanadoona Day” in the city.

Camp Tanadoona alum and United States Senator, Amy Klobuchar, provided a keynote address, shared her love of Camp Tanadoona, and even sang her favorite camp song.

The celebration was as much an opportunity to look forward as back. Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council leaders announced the beginning of a capital campaign for Camp Tanadoona. Phase 1 is a $1.5 million investment in preserving Tanadoona’s magic while renovating and improving key structures and facilities.

"At Camp Fire, I've learned how to do my homework everyday" -- Justin, 2nd Grade

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A funny, spry 2nd grader, Justin has been attending Camp Fire club programs since he was in Kindergarten. Now he can’t wait for the day’s programs to begin. “I always come here after school!”

For more than two years Justin and his siblings, Aiyana and Sumeya, have been involved with the Community Club at the Calibre Ridge Townhomes affordable housing complex in Roseville – and participated in afterschool and summer activities four days a week.

Through Camp Fire’s educational programming, Justin has developed useful study skills that have improved his performance at school. “At Camp Fire, I’ve learned how to do my homework everyday,” says Justin. Camp Fire’s club leaders also tailor their lesson plans to

Justin’s school curriculum, working to reinforce Justin’s classroom learning and to target selected educational development areas.

What keeps Justin coming back to the Community Club, however, is the opportunity for fun and creative play that the programs provide. Justin fondly remembers his first day at the club, when he went swimming with his club friends. This summer, Justin learned about Vietnamese water puppets at the Summer Arts Camp, Camp Fire’s on-site summer camp run in partnership with BareBones, a local puppet theater company. Justin also learned to walk on stilts, and helped to build a haunted house.

But Justin’s favorite part of the day is snack time, because of the chance he gets to share his “roses and thorns”—that is, the best and worst parts of his day.

Camp Fire’s programs have provided Justin with the opportunity to both build on his school experiences and to creatively and productively unwind. Each week the Community Club will be there to help him confront a new and exciting set of challenges and opportunities.

SPOTLIGHT: CLUBJustin

2nd Grade

About Our Community ProgramsResearch shows that youth who participate in quality out-of-school time programs are more likely to succeed academically and in life. In the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council provides free programs for youth ages 5-16 in community centers, schools, and low-income housing developments. The majority of our clubs meet multiple times per week and all meet for multiple hours each gathering. Our trained, professional staff guide youth through a national curriculum. We give members the tools to achieve their own goals, to connect with nature, and to become leaders in their community.

7Community ProgramsHighlights• New clubs launched at CommonBond Communities’ ❖New Village Housing Cooperative in Minneapolis and Trail’s Edge Townhomes development in Maplewood. Both clubs meet three times each week.

• After years of successfully using the Youth Program ❖Quality Assessment toolkit, Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council helped the national Camp Fire organization pilot an assessment toolkit that could be used by other Camp Fire councils across the country.

• Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council partnered ❖with Rethink Recycling to implement a Community POWER Project. Over several months, Camp Fire club youth learned ways to reuse household items to reduce the amount of garbage their family produces.

Members of the new Camp Fire club at Trail’s Edge Townhomes housing development made a 3-D mural that now hangs in the Camp Fire office.

Members of the Yorkdale Townhomes Camp Fire club help each other with homework.

"It's clear that the work that's being done is of great benefit to the community and all the kids that get to participate."

-Bill Haugh

Bill and Ann Haugh have lived within shouting distance of Camp Tanadoona since they moved to Lake Minnewashta almost two decades ago.

“Sometimes we can hear the kids hoot and holler, which is quite entertaining!” Bill says.

When Ann and Bill married, they each had children of their own. Together they raised a full troupe of kids: Trevor, Leah, Bob and Joe. Two were Tanadoona campers, and the whole family knew the important role the camp played in children’s lives.

“Both Ann and I grew up enjoying the woods ‘up North,’” Bill said. “It was nice to see our kids check out this amazing space.”

Now all of the children have grown up and left for colleges and careers of their own. But Bill and Ann have stayed on at Lake Minnewashta, remaining “lake neighbors” with Camp Tanadoona. And after seeing (and hearing) kids kayaking and enjoying the outdoors for so many years, the Haughs decided to become financial supporters.

“It’s clear that the work that’s being done is of great benefit to the community and all the kids that get to participate,” Bill said. “The piece of land is just amazing - a beautiful wooded wilderness… You’d never know how cool it is unless you went in and checked it out up close and personal.”

Bill knows that it takes a facility like Camp Tanadoona to ensure that kids are able to fully explore, enjoy and appreciate the natural environment that’s often right under their noses. As Camp Tanadoona celebrates its 87th year, Bill hopes to continue his relationship with the organization through its capital campaign.

And he looks forward to having Camp Tanadoona as a neighbor for many years to come.

SPOTLIGHT: DONORS

Bill and Ann Haugh have lived near Camp Tanadoona for years and love hearing the joys of summer echo across Lake Minnewashta.

• Camp Tanadoona saw a 12% increase in the number of ❖camper registrations from summer 2009 to summer 2010.

• Readers of the ❖ Minnetonka Sun Sailor newspaper named Camp Tanadoona the best summer camp for 2010.

• At their 2 ❖ nd annual service day at Camp Tanadoona, volunteers from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) helped beautify camp. Members of three different Camp Fire clubs joined in the fun. For many youth it was their first time at camp.

• A generous grant on behalf of Lorraine E. Anderson, a ❖passionate outdoor enthusiast, provided scholarships for youth to attend the Northwoods Trip to Camp Bluewater in August.

Outdoor Programs 9

Highlights

About Our Outdoor ProgramsFor all of Camp Fire’s 100 years we have connected young people to nature in order to nurture personal growth and a sense of community. Camps Tanadoona and Bluewater serve as ideal spaces for youth to explore Minnesota’s great outdoors. As part of our commitment to make these experiences available to all youth, we offer scholarships to summer camp and hold annual Club-to-Camp field trips that introduce Camp Fire club members largely from low-income housing developments to nature’s wonder.

Photos (Top to bottom): 1. A Camp Fire club member stands ready to roast a marshmallow for the first time as

part of PwC’s service day at Camp Tanadoona. 2. Campers on the Northwoods Trip to Camp Bluewater. 3. A group of

Tanadoona campers share a recent arts & crafts project.

SPOTLIGHT: ALUMNI10

This year, we were proud to launch a three year, $1.5 million campaign, aimed at improving and expanding Camp Tanadoona’s facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. Our ultimate goal is to create the absolute best place for youth to learn, grow, and connect with nature. We will breathe life into structures so they can be used year-round and construct new buildings that better serve our community. As we plan these important renovations, we will remain true to the Camp Tanadoona spirit. Our Guiding Philosophy

For the thousands of youth who have come through its gates, Tanadoona is unlike anywhere else. This beautiful space on the shores of Lake Minnewashta has been home to countless new memories and lasting friendships.

Our goal through this campaign is to better live our mission and connect more youth with nature than ever before. An improved nature center and new outdoor classroom will give campers new and better ways to learn about the natural landscape all around them. More outdoor gathering spaces and the addition of interpretive trails will provide fun ways for counselors to engage youth in outdoor learning. We will make buildings more accessible and environmentally friendly year-round with energy efficiencies and green construction practices. At the same time, we will provide a more intimate experience of the great outdoors for everyone who visits our camp. Through these changes, we will preserve the same rustic atmosphere, the same values, and the same guiding philosophy that has kept Tanadoona strong for 87 years.

Campaign for Camp Tanadoona

The entrance to Camp Tanadoona will be just one of many capital campaign projects to improve how Camp Fire connects youth with nature.

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Building on Tradition, Kindling Change

Campaign for Camp TanadoonaA strong beginning

We launched this campaign at our Centennial Celebration in June of 2010. The initial support has been breathtaking. A generous silent donor has made an incredible challenge grant of $750,000. That means every dollar raised for the capital campaign will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $750,000.

With early support from individuals and corporations, we have been able to make some important first steps toward our ultimate goals. We have increased the efficiency of Tanadoona buildings, replacing Bluebird Lodge’s roof and water heater, as well as the Dining Hall’s furnace. Volunteers with Life Time Fitness and FCA Construction completely remodeled Corona Restroom (more on page 12). Perhaps most notably to our neighbors, we have constructed a new Camp Tanadoona sign on Highway 41.

As we move forward with this exciting new chapter in Tanadoona’s history, we will look to the Camp Fire community for guidance, advice, and support. With your help, Tanadoona has a strong and vibrant future. And we will always remain mindful of the history that anchors us. As we move ahead together, it is this history that not only preserves our identity, but helps shape our shared future.

A master plan for Camp Tanadoona’s capital campaign. For a more detailed view of this plan please visit www.campfireusa-mn.org/CapitalCampaign

Camp Fire’s Capital Campaign started on the right foot thanks to an amazing group of volunteers from Life Time Fitness and FCA Construction.

Last spring, Camp Fire staff sat down with executives from Life Time Fitness. A partnership bloomed instantly. Both organizations share a passion for healthy lives. Plus the Life Time Fitness headquarters is just two miles from Camp Tanadoona.

“We care about the communities in which we operate,” said Jason Thunstrom, Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Life Time Fitness, adding, “and the camp is just a stone’s throw from our offices.”

The team quickly decided remodeling the aging Corona Restroom would be both an important improvement to Camp Tanadoona and a suitable project for Life Time and their construction arm, FCA.

“This was the kick-off project for the Capital Campaign,” explained project manager Eric Burdak, “and we wanted to build something you’d be proud to hang your hat on.”

The team worked at a breakneck pace to complete the entire project in under three months. They convinced dozens of their subcontractors and vendors to donate supplies and labor. The final touches were put on for the Centennial Celebration in June and the results were breathtaking.

Corona Restroom is now a gorgeous, top quality facility. The commitment of time, energy, and expertise from FCA and Life Time Fitness set a high bar for future capital campaign renovations at Tanadoona.

For Thunstrom and the rest of the team it was always about what youth get when they attend camp. “We believe kids will come out of the camp prepared for healthy and active lives,” he said. We whole-heartedly agree.

SPOTLIGHT: VOLUNTEERS

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Change in Net Assets from Operations $35,903Net Investment Gains / (Losses) ($26,086)Change in Net Assets $9,817

Income

Contributions and Grants $711,118Minnesota Camp Fire Foundation $175,000 Program Service Fees $407,051Greater Twin Cities United Way $248,743Miscellaneous $27,235

$1,569,147

Expenses

Program Expenses Outdoor Programs $558,723 Community Programs $589,378Management and General Administration $229,158Fundraising $155,985

$1,533,244

Net Assets Beginning of fiscal year, restated $1,422,419 End of fiscal year $1,432,236

Contributions and grants (45%)

Program service fees (26%)

Minnesota Camp Fire Foundation (11%)

Greater Twin Cities United Way (16%)

Miscellaneous (2%)

Sources of Income

Consolidated audited financial statements for Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council and Minnesota Camp Fire Foundation are available by request.

Financial Statement

The Minnesota Camp Fire Foundation was created to support the work of Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council. Foundation funds ensure Camp Fire provides high quality youth development programs in Minnesota today and in the future.

Contributions Thank You

Greater Twin Cities United Way generously supports the work of Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council as a partner agency.

$50,000 and aboveAnonymousMinnesota Camp Fire Foundation The McKnight Foundation

$10,000-$49,999The General Mills Foundation James Daniel Humphrey Foundation PricewaterhouseCoopers

$5,000-$9,9993M Foundation Cirus Controls, LLCEcolab Foundation Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen

Foundation Iantha P. LeVander TrustGretchen StarksThe Sheltering Arms Foundation

$1,000-$4,999Julie Anderson Susan and John ByrnesCamp Fire USA National

Headquarters Jim and Darlys CurnowElmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen

Foundation Randy and Kathy Jo Felch

Gamma Phi Beta - Kappa Chapter Gamma Phi Beta Foundation George Wm and Mary Patton

Charitable Foundation Greg Anderson Builders, LLC Harry L. & Janet M. Kitselman

Foundation Colleen M. Jacks and Jeff RosoffLife Time Fitness Foundation Marquette Real Estate Group, LLC Nancy and David MichaelDavid and Kristy Anne MinkkinenPaul and Jane MortellM.E.G. Roy and David PaulsonBill and Kathy SlowterSolid Waste Management

Coordinating Board Target Corporation Jon and Nancy TellorThe Richard M. and Sandra Schulze

Family Fund Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Foundation Turck, Inc Marnie K. Wells and Dr. Ralph

BovardAlex and Gregg WincellWipfli CPAs and Consultants

$500-$999Jessica Ayers-Bean and Ryan BeanJames E. Barton Chad J. Berge Matthew and Mary BochnicekAnn and Mike Brilley

Nancy and Robert CarlsonJames and Amethyst GoodlandSheri J. Gray Tom Henry Blake Johnson Jade Johnson and Edward PalmerLindquist & Vennum P.L.L.P. Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company,

LLP Terrie Myers Shannon and Mitch NelsonNorthMarq Pohlad Family Foundation John C. and Libby A. ReichSecurus Wealth Management, LLC Sit Investment Associates Nancy and Jim StillerStefanie R. Tucker UnitedHealth Group Scott Vergin and Maren ChristopherJoyce A. Walker Susan Williams Nate Windom

$250-$499Sandra and Nick AalbersAmeriprise Financial Aon Foundation Assured Protection Jennifer Buzzelle Sharon and John CerjanceJan and Tom CollettHarriet W. and David ConkeyFraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1 Jane B. Galbraith Danielle R. Gutzmer Heller Capital, Inc. Kathy and John HendricksBonnie Hullett and Russ NelsonShawn Janey Karina Karlen Teresa and Ryan McAlpineJulie Neville

Nancy O’Connor and Steve RushTom Poul Carolyn Rehn and Paul StricklandRichard and Norma RoesslerAnn Ruff and John CooperPatrick and Dolly SchmidtDoug and Nancy ShellumThe HSM Group, LTD LaVonne and Thomas ThompsonLinda Thoren Neal and Phil C. NealBeverly and Robert TillgesGe Xiong Joan and Jay Dee YearousLisa Zeman and John Berg

$100-$249Mary and Stephen T. AldrittKaren Allard Hokan and Lil AlmstromAdair and Chuck AndersonKaron E. Armstrong Judy and Rick BerlandVicki Bjorklund Timothy R. and Susan BlotzCarol and Paul BoergerSenator Terri Bonoff and Matthew

KnopfBarry and Roberta BonoffGeorge and Cathy BowlinPam Boyce Jane Brilley Gossard Joan Brilley Weinand Michael Broderick Laurie and Stephen BrownTom Chapple ChevronChar Christensen Duncan and Johanna ClyborneEllen Corsiglia Jill Dent Bill Donald Julie Dyste Mark Edelmann

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Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council thrives because of the generous support of people like you. Donations listed here were made between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. Your generous gifts help us build caring, confident youth and future leaders.

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$100-$249 (cont.)Sara Eischens Gayle Ewy Forest Lake Rotary Julia and Thomas GaarderKaren Grabow and Keith HalperinJames and Kathy GrandboisJeff Grebner Sara Grewing Julia H. Gutz Moller Lori Hart and Scott StrebleDr. Dianne Hennes and Mike

McCarthyKaren Hettinger Aaron and Amanda HolmBrenda and John HugoNancy Jacks Jean T. Jackson Leslie Jensen-Honisch John & Carol Rueb Fund of the

Catholic Community FoundationBonnie and David Johnson Dorothea Johnson Lori Johnson Nancy Kallio and Hollis FrittsBetsy and Tim KauffmanJean and Thomas King Maggie and Richard P. KingJohn and Jolane Kirby Dick Klobuchar Mary K. Kujawa Brian and Donna Larson Sandi Laski

Rita Lindemann and William Lawson

Dee and Jim LipeDeborah H. and Walter R. LofquistLorraine and David MachacekKathleen McGee W.J. and Virginia McKeachie Katherine Meerse and David

WoodardMarie and Wesley MellgrenMegan Menard Alex Mertens Steve Mestitz and Peggy NaasAlfonso Moreno Marge and Frank MoriarityLorraine Neuger Sadie O’Connor Jenny Oliphant and Norm GraffOrion Associates Kyle and Michelle PetersonGerald and Donna PetersonShawn and Andrea RankinGary Reisdorph Frances and Bob RichterBrigid Riley Charlene Roise Stacy Rooney Michael and Linda RutledgeJason Rysavy Anne G. Scott Robert Shebeck Lu Ann and Peter Allen SidneyMary Slowter Nescott

Linda and Jason SmithMarniae E. and John SpiottaGlenda and Doug SpiottaCynthia Terry Steece Sandy Steelman Mary Stefansky David and Annette SwansonCarolyn and Brian TaylorNanette Tessier Randy and Fan TielkingJeff Tollefson Elisabeth Wierum Barbara and Terry J. Williams

Up to $99Ellen Abbott Joan Adolphson Allianz Life Insurance Company of

North America American Legion Post 168 Auxillary Lauren Applegate Dr. Fouad and Nancy AzzamKent and Pat Barker Mike Barz Kim and Anthony J. BaxterZadee and London Belcher-LarsonDeb Berger Ann Betz Barb Blair BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Robert and Katherine Bohara Maureen Borell M. Borell Family Lisa Bougie Lorraine and Todd BradyConnie Brenna Ellen and Phillip Bruner Michele Burniece Mike Butala Sapa Carlson Lois and George CarlsonMillie and Paul CaspersenPauline ChristofkChristine Clay Karen Cole David Cooke and Sarah RossingMary Beth E. Crowley

Norajean Crowley D. Sundeen Associates, Inc Tane S. Danger Tom Darden Barbara J. Deneen Margie and Manfred DeutschJoyce and Carl DicksonTally Diercks Joyce and Harold DiersPeggy Doerrie Jan Duddleston Jessica and Kevin DunnAndrea Dwyer Peppi D. Enos and Michael

TerpkoshLiz Erstad-Hicks and Alex HicksJulia Ferguson and Rick RinkoffThea Fleming Paula and Michael FlomSuzanne Flory Cindee Forby Denny and Jean FoxGamma Phi Beta - Alpha Beta

Chapter Beverly and David GebhardTodd Gerhardt Catherine L. and Ken GirardMaryann Goldstein Benditt GoodSearch Sharon Goodyear Susan Greenberg Janet E. Hagen Cardiff Hall Jane Hanger Seeley and William

SeeleyDarren and Angela HarbaughBill and Ann HaughSusan and Richard HauwillerRoger Heegaard Bob and Diane HellerBev Henrickson Janis M. Hess Audrie N. Hill Anne and Christopher HoltSarah and Chris HrusovskyElizabeth and Raymond HydeiGive.com

Up to $99 (cont.)Ann M. Isaacson Vernon and Patricia IsaakAnnette Jackson Jackie Jacobson Betty and George JodlJim Johnson Mardell Johnson Jennifer and Greg JohnsonEllen M. and Merle W. JohnsonBrian Johnston Susie Karoff Pete and Mary KellerCynthia and Murry KellyTheresa Klaman Bree Klawien Josh Klawitter Susan Knapton Sina and Thomas W. KochSue Kramolisch Jennifer and Jeffrey KrauseKristina Krogstad Sue Kroll Shirley Larson Carol E. and Oren Larson

Mary R. and James H. LefkoGloria and Gary LindbergLions Tap James Lockwood Denise and Vincent LoeschKelley Loughrey and Tom ShrakeSherry Maahs Amanda MacPhail Michelle Magnuson Brenda and Stephen L. MahannahTara Jo Markley Ruth Markowitz Duraye Celina Marshelle Becky Martini Sue Marty Laura Matson Kate McCann Joan McGrath Janice Meixner Breanna Merkle Benjamin Metzger Kimberly R. Meyer and Ann KlaudaCarey and Dave MeyerMicrosoft Jeanne Miller Cindy and Clayton MizellJudy Montgomery Kris Nebel Kayleigh Nelson Andy and Kelly NelsonKathy and Gordon NesheimSusan and William NivenRuth Norrish Eleanor and Allan OddenRobert Oldowski Becky J. Olson Lynne M. and Veryl OlsonKen Paulsen Jane and Chris PearsDiane M. Peltzer Jeannie Peter Gretchen Peterson Joanna and David PoinarDolores and James PortzRhonda Read-Boecker Phyllis Rehn Phyllis Rekowski

Agnes Rexeisen David Rhude Jackie and Sean RobertsLisa and Keith RobinsonSerena Rosen and John O’BrienTed Rueff Larissa Ruud Carolyn D. Sandven Bonnie Saumweber Chris Schadow Mary T. Schertler Jeannine Schlottman Rosemarie Schmidt Deirdre Schneider Dr. Albert Schroeder Harry Severson Vicky Sheets Connie and Steve ShieldsEllen Silverman Hillary and Jeff SmedsrudMargaret E. Snoke Calvin Spitzer Marilyn and William StarrDarik and Tara SteinbachMarilyn Steinman Jackie Stevenson Lavonn and Loren StoakesTina Stoll and Peter ShermanNancy Stone Hellen Strickland David and Linda SundeenJody Tableporter Tax Sheltered Compensation Inc Jane A. and J.P. ThielenJim and Kathy ThomsenThomson Reuters Betty Threinen Lou Tofte Nate Tollefson Michele E. and Michael TomlinsonBarbara and Robert WacekDrea Walker Jill and John WallWayside House Incarnation Family

Connections Robbie Weisel Michelle Weitzman

Wells Fargo Lois C. Willand Eugenia Williams Margaret and Dale WilliamsLori Wolff Jane Wolke Annalese and Fritz WrightBert Wulf Janet T. and Douglas YouelRita Mae and Stanley Zdon

United Way Contributions Designated to Camp Fire

Joan AdolphsonLauren ApplegateLisa BougieMichael BroderickSusan ByrnesSharon CerjanceChristine ClayRandy FelchJulia GaarderSheri J. GrayDanielle R. GutzmerSusan HauwillerShawn JaneyLeslie Jensen-HonischBlake JohnsonTheresa KlamanBree KlawienJosh KlawitterSusan KnaptonJennifer KrauseKristina KrogstadMary K. KujawaSherry MaahsAmanda MacPhailTeresa McAlpineBreanna MerkleShannon NelsonKyle PetersonLisa RobinsonM.E.G. RoyCarolyn D. SandvenDeirdre SchneiderEllen Silverman

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Matching Gifts3M FoundationAllianz Life Insurance Company

of North AmericaAmeriprise FinancialAon FoundationBlueCross BlueShield of

MinnesotaChevronEcolab FoundationMicrosoftPohlad Family FoundationTax Sheltered Compensation IncThe Richard M. and Sandra

Schulze Family FundThomson ReutersThrivent Financial for Lutherans

FoundationUnitedHealth Group

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United Way Contributions (cont.)Calvin SpitzerNanette TessierJane Wolke

In Memory of:Lorraine E. Anderson

Julie Anderson Denny and Jean FoxJean T. Jackson Marie and Wesley MellgrenDr. Albert Schroeder

Marion Borell Kathy and Gordon Nesheim Eleanor and Allan Odden Charlene Roise

Lucille & Ellsworth Ewy Gayle Ewy

Albert HollerHarriet W. and David Conkey

Rose KlobucharAnonymousOrion Associates Sara Grewing Barry and Roberta BonoffSenator Terri Bonoff and Matthew

KnopfKaren Grabow and Keith HalperinBetsy and Tim KauffmanDick Klobuchar Jim Johnson Dr. Fouad and Nancy AzzamSusan Greenberg Tina Stoll and Peter ShermanMary T. Schertler Michele Burniece Millie and Paul CaspersenVicky Sheets Nancy Stone Betty Threinen Paula and Michael FlomJackie Stevenson Eugenia Williams

Arthur G. Larson Harriet W. and David Conkey

Chad Schlect Alex and Gregg Wincell

Betsy Severson Marie and Wesley Mellgren

Ethel Shebeck Karen Allard Julie Anderson Harriet W. and David ConkeyJoyce and Harold DiersJane B. Galbraith Janet E. Hagen Marie and Wesley MellgrenMarge and Frank MoriarityHarry Severson Robert Shebeck LaVonne and Thomas Thompson

Lois Terry Cindee Forby Jean T. Jackson Annette Jackson Sue Kroll Shirley Larson Denise and Vincent LoeschDuraye Celina Marshelle Becky J. Olson

Mary Varian Harriet W. and David Conkey

In Honor of:100 Years of Camp Fire

Mary and Stephen T. AldrittCarol and Paul BoergerAnn and Mike BrilleySusan and John ByrnesPauline ChristofkHarriet W. and David ConkeyMark Edelmann Kathy and John HendricksColleen M. Jacks and Jeff RosoffW.J. and Virginia McKeachie Alex Mertens Steve Mestitz and Peggy Naas

Richard and Norma RoesslerAnn Ruff and John CooperMichael and Linda RutledgeAnne G. Scott Mary Slowter Nescott Glenda and Doug SpiottaGretchen StarksCarolyn and Brian TaylorJoan and Jay Dee Yearous

Camp Tawanki, Camp Tanadoona, and Camp TrelipeMary Stefansky

In-Kind DonationsSandra and Nick AalbersAlpine Cabinet CoAmerican GirlRita AyersJessica Ayers-Bean and Ryan BeanBarnes & NobleBayside FloralBen & Jerry’sBig BowlBlissful BathMatthew and Mary BochnicekBremer BankBrooklyn Center ISD 286

Bruegger’sBurl Oaks Golf ClubBusiness Elements Consulting, LLCCabela’sCaribou Coffee of ChanhassenCaribou Coffee of MinnetonkaChandler 4 CornersChanhassen Dinner TheatresChipotleKaren ColeCommonBond CommunitiesCossetta IncCub Foods of ShorewoodCub Foods of ChanhassenDairy QueenDale StudiosDel-Structo ProductionsSharon Dennis WyethDeuce BrandDeWaay Capital ManagementDTM Distributing, Incedwardjpalmer, inc.Enstrom Candies, IncEpiscopal Community ServicesExos CorporationFCA ConstructionFirst AvenueFringeGodiva Chocolatier, Inc

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In-Kind Donations (cont.)Hamline UniversityHarry & DavidTom HenryHilmerson ServicesHotel PatteeElsie HoyBonnie Hullett and Russ NelsonINNOVA MarketingIowa OrchardIsabel Bloom, LLCJerry’s Floor StoreJPR LightingKautz Family YMCA ArchivesLa MieLafayette ClubLeeann Chin, IncLegend MechanicalLettuce Entertain You Enterprises, IncLincoln Place ApartmentsLindquist & Vennum, P.L.L.P.Lions TapLunds In WayzataLurie Besikof Lapidus & Company,

LLPMaingate Inc. / Vikings Locker

RoomTara Jo MarkleyMarriott Minneapolis City Center

Martha’s GardensMatreks PrintingMarlyn MauritzMaynard’s RestaurantMaytag Dairy FarmsMcCormick & Schmick’sPatrick McGowanMeredith CorporationMinneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis Special School

District #1Minnesota Hospital AssociationMinnesota Landscape ArboretumJim MitchellPaul and Jane MortellMound True ValueNeighborhood HouseDoug NorrisNorthMarqOtten Bros.Out of My Mind DesignsDarlene PalmerPaper SourcePeggy Karr GlassPerfect Fit HealthPheasants ForeverPlan Toys, IncPotbelly Sandwich WorksPrairie Electric

Quasimodo AdvertisingJon RauschRoom & BoardM.E.G. RoySchechter, Dokken, & Kanter CPAsScheelsSecurus Wealth Management, LLCSide Door, LtdSimmon DrywallSingle Ply SystemsBill and Kathy SlowterSt. Croix Promotions & RetailSt. Paul Public LibraryStaples Promotional ProductsStone Peak CeramicsStrong LiquorSubway RestaurantsSummit Brewing CompanySunrise Tie DyesSunsets Woodbury/WayzataTesa JewellersThe MarshThe North Face - Minneapolis/

UptownThe Saint Paul HotelTillges Orthotic Prosthetic, IncTrader Joe’sTritch DesignTwillTwin Cities Housing Development

CorporationULTA at Merle Hay MallUniversity of St. ThomasVintage U, Inc.Walker Community CenterWaste ManagementMarnie K. Wells and Dr. Ralph

BovardWenonah Canoe, IncWild Rose CasinoWild Rumpus Books for Young

ReadersSusan WilliamsAlex and Gregg Wincell

Wuollet BakeryZanzibar’s Coffee Adventure

Listed here are those who made contributions between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. We are committed to ensuring all our donors are listed correctly. If you discover an error or omission, please contact us at 612-285-6255 so we may correct it. Thank you.

Torch Bearersleave an enduring legacy by designating Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council as a beneficiary of their financial or estate plans.

Kari A. BarkerJames E. Barton Matthew BochnicekNorajean CrowleyJim CurnowAndrea DwyerInez GugisbergDorothea JohnsonCarol JohnsonJean KingIan McNamaraDavid MinkkinenMargaret OlsonBetty PaughTom PoulCarol J. SmithArchibald & Christine SpencerMarilyn StarrNancy StillerMichele E. TomlinsonAgnes D. VogelJoyce A. Walker

Board of Directors

William Slowter, PresidentRandy Felch, Vice PresidentSusan Byrnes, TreasurerM.E.G. Roy, SecretaryJade JohnsonKelley LoughreyTeresa McAlpineDavid MinkkinenPaul MortellJohn C. Reich Doug ShellumStefanie TuckerSusan WilliamsAlexandra WincellNathan A. Windom

Staff

Jessica Ayers-BeanLou BenderEva CohenJill DentBill DonaldSuzanne FloryJulia GaarderTara MarkleyEmilie MoravecLarissa RuudTane S. DangerRobin SchnaidtMarniae Spiotta

Board &

Nancy StillerRachel VallensMarnie WellsGe Xiong

Over 60 club leaders and camp counselors are Camp Fire’s “boots on the ground.” Each day they are in the community and at camp connecting youth. We cannot thank them enough for their incredible service.

Minnesota Camp Fire Foundation Trustees

Matthew BochnicekJim BartonChad BergeJoyce Walker

address3100 W Lake Street, Suite 100

Minneapolis, MN 55416www.CampFireUSA-MN.org

(p) 612-285-6255(f) 612-285-6225

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Camp Fire USA Minnesota Council

3100 W. Lake Street Suite 100Minneapolis, MN 55416www.campfireusa-mn.org