The Bishop Gravatt Center
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Gravatt News

September  2010       
In This Issue
Committees
Special Events
Under the Tent
Join the Friends
Find Us on Facebook
Committees... work in progress

The Gravatt Board recently formed several committees to assist the Board and staff in a variety of areas. The following committees have been formed and each consist of Board and non-Board members:

  • Buildings and Grounds
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Long Range Planning
  • Program
  • Publicity

Several of these committees will be forming subcommittees to work on specific projects. For full committee descriptions, click here. Many meetings take place in Columbia. If you have a desire to grow Gravatt's ministry and feel called to serve on a committee, please contact Lauri to discuss your interests.

GRAVATT
SPECIAL EVENTS


Look for this list to grow in the coming months, because the Program Committee is planning several NEW events for you in 2011.

Mark your calendar for the following:

"Under the Tent 2010"
Party and Auction in Columbia

October 22
check website for details

Pre-Lenten Women's Retreat
more info next month!
February 13-14, 2011

Spring Break Camp

for 1st through 6th graders
April 4-8, 2011
register online now for early bird discounts!

Camp Gravatt Staff and Volunteers Reunion
April 16, 2011


Fishing Tournament
April 17, 2011

Camp Gravatt 2011
see dates on our website

Confirmation Camp
more info next month!
July 10-13
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Join us under the tent!

We'll groove to the tunes of Heart 'n Soul. Click the image to learn more about the band.
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We are counting down the days to the big night at The Hall at Canal and Senate. The menu is planned and is sure to please. The auction items are coming in, and we have some great ones. We have some special surprises planned too. The only thing missing right now is you!

Come dance with us, enjoy Dupre's fine food, and big on some great items including a week at Hilton Head, passes to Disney and Great Wolf Lodge, a john boat and motor, autographed sports memorabilia, an autographed Hootie and the Blowfish drum head, original artwork by area artists, fabulous jewelry, handmade quilts, special camper packages, and original camper artwork. Don't miss out on all the fun and the opportunity to support camper scholarships, developing programs, and facility improvements.

Click the link above this article to reserve your tickets today. Prices will go up on October 1. 

Help us spread the word. Download an Under the Tent flyer and give it to your friends.

Langley_and_Hughes Camp Gravatt staff selects recipients of the Bishop and Archdeacon's Trophy for Outstanding Staffers of the  Year

Congratulations to Langley Altman of Irmo and Hughes McGlone of Augusta, who were selected by their peers to receive the Bishop and Archdeacon's Trophy for Outstanding Staffer of the Year. And thank you to all the staff, volunteers, campers, and families who made the 2010 camp season a great success. See you next year!

Camp Gravatt Staff and Volunteer Reunion is scheduled for April 16, 2011. Mark your calendar now, and check back here in January for more information.

 
Join the Friends
The Friends of Gravatt Annual Fund was created to build financial and spiritual support for a community that has for over 60 years ministered to people of all ages by providing a space for Christian formation and hospitality, personal and professional development, recreation and fellowship.  camper_boys

Please consider a tax deductible monthly, quarterly, or annual gift to Gravatt to help sustain and grow the ministry that has mean so much to so many.
 
Would you like to support Gravatt's ministry of Christian formation and hospitality but can't seem to find your checkbook, an envelope, and a stamp all on the same day? Now it's easier than ever to become a Friend of Gravatt by joining the draft! Give us a call and we can set you up for monthly draft in any amount. Your tax-deductible donation helps provide camper scholarships, improve facilities, grow programs, and more. For more information on joining the draft, contact Ellen via email or at 803.648.1817.
Find Us on Facebook
Keep up with Gravatt on Facebook. We currently have two fan pages, one for general and camp information and one for environmental education. Become a fan by searching for these pages on Facebook or clicking the links below:
                       

Welcome September and October Guests

Sept 3-5     River City Churchsocial_time_at_Cursillo
Sept 9        Leadership Burke County
Sept 9-11   Leadership Columbia
Sept 17-19  True North Church Middle School
Sept 18       USC Academic Success Center
Sept 18-19  Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Confirmation Class
Sept 24-26  DUSC Jr. High Retreat
Sept 24-25  Reid Memorial Presbyterian Choir
Sept 25-26  Cedar Creek Church Celebrate Recovery
Sept 27-29  DUSC Fall Clergy Conference
Sept 30       Belvedere Elementary GEEP

Oct 1-3       Life Ministries International
Oct 2-3       Columbia Church of Christ
Oct 2          USC-Columbia Greek 101
Oct 3-5       Leadership Aiken County
Oct 6          Leadership North Augusta
Oct 6-10     Cursillo
Oct 8-10     Carolambda
Oct 12-14   True North Church Staff
Oct 14         Strom Thurmond High School
Oct 15-16    True North Church Mission Team
Oct 16-17    Most Holy Trinity
Oct 16         St. Mary's on the Hill Catholic Church
Oct 17         St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Oct 22-24    Grace Episcopal Church
Oct 23         DUSC "24" Sr. High Retreat
Oct 25-26    Adelphi Christian School
Oct 29-30    True North Church High School
Oct 29-Nov1 Sumter County Sheriff's Office


Time to book your holiday party or reunion! Or how about your goal and budget planning meeting for 2011? We have experienced facilitators who can help you with your strategic planning. Call us today to book your group!
Shalom
Thank you for taking time to read this newsletter and for your ongoing support for the ministry of the Gravatt Camp and Conference Center. We hope to see you soon!
Shalom,
Lauri SoJourner Yeargin
Executive Director
 
Contact Info
www.bishopgravatt.org
803-648-1817 - Main Office
803-642-3264 - Camp Office
803-648-7453 - Fax
office@bishopgravatt.org