Thursday, February 03, 2011

Camp Advocate Program Gearing Up for 2011

This year, a primary goal of Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca’s Development Committee is to engage a much higher percentage of IDE congregations in the life of their Camp.

We will employ a number of strategies to help achieve this goal, including the creation of a network of “Congregational Camp Advocates” (CCAs).

You’ll be hearing and reading more about this program in the near future, including a feature article in the March issue of the Camp’s quarterly newsletter, The Messenger. In the mean time, would you prayerfully consider volunteering to be a part of this important program?

As you can see from a list of potential activities, a CCA would serve primarily as a liaison who communicates important information about the Camp to their respective congregations. A CCA might:

–   Disseminate camp materials to the congregation (newsletters, posters, brochures, etc.)
–   Encourage young people to attend summer camp and other year-round programs
–   Identify potential volunteers and donors for various Camp projects or needs
–   Encourage your congregation’s auxiliaries (LWML, LLL, men’s clubs, Thrivent members, etc.) to be involved in Camp activities and to sponsor camp projects.

Want to make a huge impact on the life of the Camp? Learn more by contacting Camp Development Director Greg Gerjerts (319-961-1103, gerj@cfu.net) today!