CAMP FIRE GREEN COUNTRY ANNUAL REPORT 2015

CAMP FIRE STAFF

Executive Director Renee Meek

Assistant Executive Director Amy Hilligoss

Program Director Deric Williams

Community Relations Director Claire Johnson

Camp & Outdoor Program Director Susan Bencke

Bookkeeper Stephanie Nourse

Program Service Coordinator Paige Kennedy

Hispanic Program Coordinators Fatima Linares Gomez

Cinthia Trejo

Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Abril Marshall

Expanded Learning Coordinators Liz Hunt

Maria Siegel

AmeriCorps Members Tia Combs

Allie Hollon Cody Laxton Gage Laxton Reid Patten

Katrina Skefos Miranda Wolf

Sapulpa Community Resource Center Office Manager

Lisa Parker

Camp Site Directors Mike Thompson, Okiwanee

Denny Winters, Waluhili

CAMP FIRE GREEN COUNTRY 706 South Boston Avenue | Tulsa, OK 74119 | 918-592-2267 | www.tulsacampfire.org

OUR PROMISE Young people want to shape the world.

Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find their spark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.

In Camp Fire, it begins now. Light the fire within

CLUB & SMALL GROUP PROGRAMMING In-school and out-of-school programming for youth in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, usually meeting weekly during the school year. “Soon after finishing the construction of his Ping Pong Launcher for an Engineering Challenge, 2nd grader Yahir overheard the other youth in his club become discouraged by their designs. Eager to help, Yahir approached the group and calmly explained how each of the parts worked and then took apart his entire catapult to show the others his design. Each of the children went back to their designs and made modifications. By the end of club each of the girls and boys were successfully launching ping pongs the length of the activity room! Yahir’s leadership in that moment highlighted to me that each child has chance to have a positive impact and to share their talents with the world.”

YOUTH LEADERSHIP Programming for older youth focused on a variety of advocacy topics including social justice, mentoring younger youth, and career exploration. “Emily has been in Camp Fire since 2nd grade. She’s now an eighth grader beginning work on her Wohelo Award, the highest award a Camp Fire youth member can earn. As a member of Camp Fire’s Teens in Action for multiple years, she plans and implements Camp Fire club meetings for younger Camp Fire members. The change I’ve seen in her over the years is indescribable. She has transformed from a quiet, shy young girl into a mature, well-spoken leader admired by all. This past summer, she attended summer camp for the first time, and served as a mentor and role model for others in her cabin, displaying the leadership skills she has gained in Camp Fire over the last six years. Emily manages her own honey business, with the help of her father, and looks forward to earning her Wohelo Award in a couple of years.”

CAMP & OUTDOOR Events ranging from a few hours to a full week, held at one of three Camp Fire camps, including Camp Fire’s annual Spring Campout, Celebrate Camp Fire, and three separate weeks of summer residential camp. “Katie began her week at camp excited but very nervous. She arrived at the archery range completely sure she wouldn’t be able to hit the target. Her first attempt went too high and her second attempt went too far to the left. She started to tear up but agreed to shoot the rest of her arrows. Loading her third arrow, she mumbled ‛I’m never going to hit the target.’ I reminded her that hitting the target wasn’t important since she was just learning. I complimented her form and how hard she was trying then told her to take a deep breath before shooting. The arrow struck with a *THWACK!* and we both let out a shout heard across the meadow at the dock! She was so excited and with that experience, her confidence was boosted for the rest of the week.”

Individuals Jackie Ahrens Doris Allina Tolissa Autry Robert Babcock Terri Baker Theresa Barnard Kathy Blank Amber Blythe Dennis & Carol Botsko Carrie Bowen Linda Brock Shay Brown David & Autumn Caldwell Karen Callahan Gayle Campbell Jeremy Carrico Dorothy Carson Wendy Carson Joyce King Cheatham Janell Chery Patrick Chicklinksi Steve Chilcoat Sam & Connie Childers Leslie Ching Cynthia Clark Michael Cole Ronald Coleman Dave Colson Peter & Felecia Correia Jan Creveling Karen Cruce Eric Danklefsen Lynette Danskin Anne Daubney Ashley Davidson Jorge Delgado Ken & Teresa Dietz Grant Easterling Emily Ellis Ruth Ellis Tally Ferguson Kay Fidler Jim Fitzpatrick Jim & Pat Fleugel Cathy Furlong Darrren Fuqua Phil Gelwick Andrea Gentis Lou Ann Gibson Breann Green Mikki Gutierrez Amy Halliburton Melani Hamilton Alice Helmke Don & Bobbie Henderson Franke Henke, III

Cody Hill Terry & Christie Hill Ray & Amy Hilligoss Amy Holmgren Lindy Holt Terri Horn Britton Howerton Jeff & Gail Huber Sheree Hulkill Betty Johnson Claire Johnson Louise Johnson Mary Johnson Rain Johnson Wesley & Arlene Johnson Louise Johnston Cheryl Jones Stuart Kasiske William Kellough Paul Kennedy Sally Kenny Lynn Kincaid Linda Kinnamon Craig & Carol Kovin Carol Krueger George Krumme Denise Lant Akela Leach Donna Little David & Susan Main Sherry Marcum Keith McArtor Victoria McArtor Kathleen McConnell Dr. Joe & Nancy McDonald Ryan McKnight Mary Ellen Means Dan & Renee Meek Katie Merillat Patti Miller David & Elaine Moore Kimberly Mulholland Amanda Murphy Dennis R. Neill Charitable Fund Martin Newman Tamara Noel Brad & Cindy Nuckolls Shelby Nuckolls Stan & Kathye Osborne Jeff Phillips Terry & Rick Pizzo Nick Pollock Penny Pricer Michael Raines Phyllis Raines Ron & Nancy Rausch John Regur Sharon Richman

Pam Ritchey Kyle Robidoux Adam Roper Susan Schalk Dale Seaton Lensey Shaffer George Shahadi Joe & Roseann Shveima Leigh & Leslie Skurdal Jeffrey Snodgrass Mark Spack Melissa Sparks Jilliana Stauffer Lori Steiner Francie Sulgrove Cindy Swearingen Julie Summers Glenn & Sally Taggart Bershunda Taylor LaTreshia Thomas Rebecca Thompson Susan Thrasher Nicole Trantham June Tucker Brian & Amanda Turner Elsie Paola Urueta Justice & Aiden Waidner Smith Ann Walker Dan & Peggy Walker Cara Cowan Watts Emily Webb Dennis & Rae Weese Eileen Werner Barry & Janet West Annita White Herbert & Mary Sue Whitney Andy & Delanna Williams Deric & Emily Williams Gina Woods Jeff Zumwalt

Businesses, Organizations, & Foundations A-1 Rental AAON All Souls Unitarian Church Alliance Coal, LLC Andolini’s Pizzeria Anne & Henry Zarrow Family Foundation Arvest Bank Bank of Oklahoma Bowhunting Council of Oklahoma Brown Mackie College Camp Fire National Headquarters Carson Foundation Casa Laredo Caz’s Chowhouse

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation City of Tulsa—Community Development Block Grant City Veterinary Hospital of Tulsa - Dr. Chet Thomas CloseBend D&L Oil Tools Eddie Carson Foundation Edward E. & Helen Turner Bartlett Foundation Farmer & Hippie Flint Family Foundation Founders of Doctor’s Hospital, Inc. Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Phi Beta—Tulsa Alumnae Gelvin Foundation George Kaiser Family Foundation H.A. & Mary Chapman Charitable Trust Herman Kaiser Foundation Hille Foundation Hilte North America Joe Momma’s Pizza KC Auto Repair Level 3 Communications Lion’s Club of Bartlesville Live Event Trivia Lowe’s Home Improvement Magellan Midstream Partners Mervin Bovaird Foundation M&M Manufacturing Microsoft Mullin Plumbing McNellie’s Group NORDAM Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Oklahomans for Equality OG&E ONEOK ORS Nasco Osage Territory Muzzleloaders Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe Petty’s Fine Foods Phillips 66 Karate—Zen-Do Kai Public Service Company of Oklahoma Reasor’s Red River Community Corps (AmeriCorps) Ruth Nelson Family Foundation Saltfork Craftsmen Sam Viersen Family Foundation Samsung Group Scholastic Corporation Sonic Drive-In South Lakes Plaza Mini-Storage Supermercados Morelos, LLC Tandy Leather TD Williamson

The Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation The Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation Tulsa Area United Way Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa Federal Credit Union Tulsa Foundation Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar Tulsa Reaches Out Tulsa Segway Tulsa Technology Center Ultimate Service Associates Unit Corp U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Westlake Ace Hardware Williams Will Rogers Sams Club WPX Energy Unit Corp Youth Services of Tulsa 624 Catering—Justin Thompson Restaurant Group

In Honorarium Elizabeth Price IHO Susan Bencke Jenco The Wolek Group IHO Amanda Murphy

In Memory Phyllis Raines IMO Sherry Coldwell IMO Dawn Musgrove Preston IMO Catherine Lisle Bobbie Henderson IMO Catherine Lisle David & Susan Main IMO Helen Main Rita Randall IMO Marissa Randall (Caldwell)

Thank you for

your support of Camp

Fire Green Country

and the children we

serve.

Your gift is an

investment in our

children ’s success,

today and in the

future.

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2015 CONTRIBUTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tolissa Autry Kathy Blank Emily Bolusky Gayle Campbell Wendy Carson Emily Ellis Breann Green Rain Johnson Denise Lant Justin Lord Victoria McArtor Sherry Marcum Patti Miller Kim Mulholland Amanda Murphy Shelby Nuckolls Phyllis Raines Jeff Snodgrass Bershunda Taylor Emily Webb-Phillips

OFFICERS - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Penny Pricer Past President Alice Helmke Vice President, Administration Stuart Kasiske Vice-President, Fund Development Justice Waidner Smith Vice President, Program Services Akela Leach Secretary Britton Howerton Treasurer Dorothy Carson

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CAMP FIRE GREEN COUNTRY 706 South Boston Avenue | Tulsa, OK 74119 | 918-592-2267

www.tulsacampfire.org

Total Public Support & Revenue $1,102,995

Total Expenses $1,176,850

2015 AUDITED FINANCIALS

The annual financial statements for Camp Fire Green Country, Inc. are audited by Morse & Co., PLLC. A complete copy of those financial statements and accompanying footnotes, and an independent auditor’s report, is available for review at the Council’s business office, 706 South Boston

Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74119. The most current IRS Form 990 is available at www.tulsacampfire.org.

Contributions & Grants $553,430

United Way $312,225

Camp, Program Fees, & Member Dues

$148,483

Special Events $64,278

Other $24,579

Program Services $974,811

Fundraising $104,404

Management & General $97,635