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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNorthwest Kiwanis Camp - 2001 Annual Report to Jefferson County Commissioners49��J*A41� To: Jefferson County Commissioners From: John Summers, President Northwest Kiwanis Camp J iirivA 4 30 November 2001 NORTHWEST KIWANIS CAMP - 2001 ANNUAL REPORT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATIVE At the Annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Northwest Kiwanis Camp, held on September 22, 2001 at the Beausite Lake Camp, the following officers were elected by the board to serve for the 2001-2002 camp year ending September 30, 2002. President John Summers - Port Angeles Kiwanis Club President Elect Bob Helander - Port Townsend Kiwanis Club Past President Richard Hendricksen - Sequim Kiwanis Club Vice -President Dennis Coleman - Sequim Kiwanis club Secretary Charles Standley - Port Angeles Olympic Kiwanis club Treasurer Jerald Cain - Sequim Kiwanis Club Tom Carroll of the Port Townsend Kiwanis Club will continue as Camping Program Director. 2001 CAMPING PROGRAM The 2001 camping program, for the third consecutive year, was made up of two sessions. Twenty-four campers attended the first session, a resident camp for those eighteen years old and younger. The second session, following a half -day rest for the counselors, was for older campers. A total of twenty-five campers attended this session. As in past years the majority of the campers were from Clallam and Jefferson Counties; however, King, Kitsap, and Pierce counties were also represented. We had hoped this year to offer three camping sessions thereby enabling a closer breakdown of the camper age groups but were unable to recruit a sufficient numbers of counselors to do so. For the 2002 camping program the counselor search will be initiated much earlier and with luck perhaps we can hold three sessions. P. 0. EOY 1396 SF-QwK wa 98982 From all reports it was once again a very successful and enjoyable camping experience for the campers, one that included something for everyone - handicrafts, group games, horseback riding, programs and group singing around evening campfires, nature hikes, and field trips for fishing and swimming. The success of this year's camp was the result of lot of hard work by a great number of people, all of whom volunteer their time and talents; however, special recognition should be given to Camp Director Tom Carroll of Port Townsend, and his assistant David Bigger of Port Angeles, nurses Julie Bigger of Port Angeles and Vickie Gothe of Forks, Nadine Jonientz of Port Townsend who coordinated the food service, and John Burke of Port Townsend who acted as night "duty officer" spending every night at the camp during both sessions. These people spent virtually twenty-four hours everyday of the camp sessions as well as many hours before and after the camp in preparation to ensure that the campers all have a pleasurable and safe summer camp experience. CAMP IMPROVEMENTS We continue to make progress in our program of improvements at the camp, in modifications to the existing facilities as well as additions to the camp facilities and infrastructure. The most notable achievement attained this year was the completion of the new septic system. The system, designed to handle the future demands of the completed camp, was completed and commissioned in late summer - prior to this years camping program; however, since only the main house is connected to the system it was still necessary to utilize portable toilet facilities for the camping sessions. The next major planned capital improvement is a new shower, restroom, and laundry building which will eliminate the need for the portable facilities and more fully utilize the new septic system capacity. Additional improvements made this past year include: • Extension of the upstairs hallway in the main house resulting in better utilization of the master bedroom, master bedroom bath and closet, and improved access to the east main floor emergency exit. • The addition of two weather -tight storage sheds for the dry storage of tents, cots, playground equipment, etc. • A footpath bridge was built over the outlet of Beausite Lake — this was a project by the Sequim Boy Scout Troop. • A new roof was installed on the caretaker's residence. Much of the labor and monies to accomplish these improvements, as well as to operate the camp, were contributed by all six supporting Kiwanis Clubs from Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Puyallup, Sequim, and a number of clubs from Pierce County. Grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Peninsula Daily News Foundation, and the Jefferson County Parks Department were a significant factor in the construction of the septic system. 2 FINANCIAL The camp operates on a cash basis and has no indebtedness. Attached is a copy of the Treasurer's — Account Summary Sheet dated September 13, 2001 — for the camp fiscal year ending September 30, 2001 that shows a current balance of $58, 645. While all bills and receipts for the 2001 camping program had not been settled at the time of this report Northwest Kiwanis Camp is entering the 2001-2002 year in a very good and positive cash position. The camp has no indebtedness. GOALS FOR 2001-2002 Administrative • A comprehensive review of the organizational structure of Northwest Kiwanis Camp. • Broaden the support of the camp through the recruitment of additional Kiwanis Clubs and other organizations to membership. • Maintain membership in the American Camping Association. Camp Improvements • Construct a shower-restroom-laundry building. • Construct an ADA accessible fishing pond adjacent and connected to the lake for use by the campers. Paint the exterior of the main house. • Continue interior painting and decorating program. • Continue window replacement program. Camping Program • Offer three camping sessions in 2002. • Attract campers and counselors from a broader geographic area. • Increase the public and client pool use of the camp. Respectfully su mitte ers Board President 709 South Ennis Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 457-5330 NORTHWEST KIWANIS CAMP Account Summary Sheet As of September 13, 2001 CURRENT ASSETS Capital Improvements Account Money Market/Checking $ 25,283.77 Securities (290sh BP Amoco) $ 14,360.80 Total Capital Account $ 39,644.57 General Account Money Market/Checking $ 14,514.13 Camp Operation $ 4,386.24 Caretaker — Petty Cash $ 100.00 Total Camp Account S 19,000.37 Total Current Assets $ 5U44.94