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Camp Fire USA First Texas Council Leadership Bulletin
Providing information to our leadership volunteers
Welcome to the July 2009 issue of Camp Fire USA's Leadership Bulletin. This publication is our way of keeping you informed about council programs that fulfill the Camp Fire USA vision. Camp Fire USA helps youth by:
We continue to be aggressive in efforts to increase participation in fee-for-service programs and to expand financial self-support efforts - "finding the angle into the wind" that will carry us forward and on-course in this era of rapid change. The participation of volunteers on strategic plan task forces and on council committees is incredibly helpful in anticipating new needs and identifying new approaches to challenges.
Thank you for working to ensure that Camp Fire USA is here to help today's kids become tomorrow's leaders.
Zem Neill
President/CEO |
Campaign for El Tesoro:
The Campaign for Camp El Tesoro is moving ahead under the leadership of chair Todd Miller and the Capital Campaign Steering Committee. The El Tesoro campaign packet, designed by GCG Marketing, has been produced and is being used in meetings with prospective donors. Leadership gift requests have been made to several foundations, individuals and corporations. View the Campaign for Camp video. For information on plans for the new center of Camp El Tesoro read the 2009 Summer Compass. |
In Group Services:
- The Beck Group generously donated a new outdoor storage building for the Child Care and Development Center.
- On May 29th, the Child Development Center (CCDC) had a graduation celebration for children who will start kindergarten in the fall.
- Five Fort Worth ISD students from the CCDC's inclusion program also graduated and will be starting school in the fall on grade level.
- After School programs will expand to Alvarado Elementary North beginning in August.
- All seven of the participating seniors in the Step Up Truancy Prevention Program graduated this semester. Six of those students are registering for college classes.
- Group Services is seeking donation of late-model computers. If you have a computer to donate, please contact Kim@CampFireFW.org.
"My daughters and I will forever be grateful for our Camp Fire experiences." - Tamara, Camp Fire volunteer
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| In Outdoor Programs:
- Camptivity Day Camp participation is up 8.2%.
- El Tesoro Resident Camp continues through July 31.
- New this summer, Day Camp at El Tesoro kicked off with 43 youth registered.
- 60+ volunteers, including TCU's Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, participated in Clean Up Day at El Tesoro.
- A "Trails of Trees" field guide, which identifies 23 types of trees, has been developed to support Outdoor Education curriculum at El Tesoro.
- Mark your calendars for El Tesoro's fall family weekends - Dad and Me, September 19-20 and Family Camping, October 9-11.
"Camptivity is our favorite summerlong camp...It's very nice, and it's good for the parents." - John, father Amanda and Sarah
"I will be going to camp El Tesoro. It is an overnight camp. There will be a pool, toilets and showers. I am very exited (sic)! - written by Samantha |
| In Work/Family and Child Care Programs:
- 50+ child care professionals have signed up for the new online training.
- The Early Childhood Management Institute, Camp Fire USA's Director Credentialing Program, sold out with 42 enrolled.
- The Fourth Annual "Celebration of Champions" dinner raised approximately $40,000 to help subsidize training for child care providers.
- 2009 Excellence in Child Care Recipients were Melanie Bates, Family Child Care Provider of the Year; Vicki Bates, Teacher of the Year; Marian Hamre, Administrator of the Year; Linda Winkelman, Phyllis Jack Moore Professional Development Award.
"It's made me a more valuable employee. I learned so much about state regulations and budgeting issues." - Cheryl, after attending the Early Childhood Management Institute |
Through Development:
- Camp Fire USA's first Absolutely Incredible Kid Scholarship Luncheon, attended by more than 200, raised over $20,000.
- An Artists' Christmas 2009 gala, planned for November 14 at Ridglea Country Club, will include dinner, a silent and live art auction, and live-art performance by The 3Painters.
- Tickets and tables are on sale now! We anticipate another sold-out gala. Visit AnArtistsChristmas.org for more details.
- Crystelle Waggoner will be the AAC presenting sponsor.
- Camp Fire USA recently received a $10,000 grant from the Martha Sue Parr Charitable Trust and a $20,000 grant from Texas Instruments.
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Important Dates
Through July 31
El Tesoro Resident Camp
Through August 21
School-aged Summer Program at Child Care and Development Center
August 2-8
El Tesoro de la Vida Grief Camp
August 14
Finance Committee Meeting
Through August 14
Aledo Summer Program
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Diamond Hill Summer Program
Through August 21
Camptivity Day Camp
August 24
Executive Committee Meeting
Beginning
August 24
Aledo After School Program
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Diamond Hill After School Program
Beginning
September 8
Fort Worth ISD After School Programs
September 12
Camp Fire USA's Gallery Night at Winslow's Wine Cafe
September 19-20
Dad & Me Camping at El Tesoro
September 21
Council Board Meeting
October 9-11
Family Camping at El Tesoro
October 15-18
Paint Out at Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
October 16
Finance Committee Meeting
October 26-30
Child Care and Development Center's Autumn Market
November 14
An Artists' Christmas
PROGRAM SITE VISITS
We are currently scheduling Program Site Visits
If you would like to see a Camp Fire USA program in action, contact:
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