LAKE GENEVA FOUNDATIONW2655 South Street | Lake Geneva, WI 53147

DEAR FAMILY & FRIENDS,“Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” -JOHN 4:35

As we look back on a year in which we have so much to be thankful for, we are

reminded of the words of our Savior; it is harvest time. This summer marked our 63rd

year of camp ministry on Geneva Lake. By God’s grace our programs and retreats

once again shared the Gospel with thousands of children, adults, and families. We

received hundreds of testimonies from those who came to know Jesus Christ as their

Savior during their stay. With your support we continue to be a place set apart for

life changing experiences in Christ. Your financial investment makes a difference and

allows us to take part in the harvest of lives that are changed by the love of God at

camp. Thank you for allowing us to share how you can help change a life today!

Every week we receive feedback on how camp has made such a big difference

in the lives of our guests and community. The following is just a sample of the

comments and letters we frequently get back from campers and guests:

We LOVED the chapels and the programming and the games... but nothing will probably ever be as impactful and meaningful as our small group and intimate group time. As for CAMP related things that are our favorite - chapels and meals. LGYC is fantastic!

– Youth Leader

The exposure to other believers and the openness to expressing one’s passion for Christ was impactful. The location provides the necessary distance from the distractions in normal life, and the setting displays the beauty of God. It’s a wonderful camp, and the experience as a whole is the most impactful part.

– Youth Leader

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Special Gifts:

A list of the top 30 gift items that will raise the general experience of our campers and retreat guests.

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Capital Campaign:

You can ensure camp is ready to meet the needs of present and future generations!

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R E A D M O R E > >www.lgyc.org

Without the generous giving

of friends, churches and

organizations for over 63

years at LGYC&CC, and 140

years at CPC, the continua-

tion of these ministries would

not have been possible. Your

continued financial support

really does help change lives.

Would you please consider one

of these specific areas where

you might direct your giving?

It takes many hands and faithful prayer warriors to keep our facilities running at their

best. Would you consider getting involved today? We need committed individuals

praying regularly for the vision of camp, the capital campaign, and the ongoing

outreach to youth and families. We also need volunteers dedicating their time and

talents to serving and furthering the Gospel for the Kingdom. Would you pray and/

or serve? Please contact Christiaan Snedeker at (262)248-5500 to get involved.

PRAY & SERVE 4

My daughter has really struggled with a lot this year, including a mental illness which put her in a hospital for one month. Camp is her constant and although we are a born again Christ centered home, it is camp that gets her every year. It is where she personally accepted Jesus as her Savior and where she is most touched. I am SO grateful and will never be able to say thanks enough for your hearts and ministry!

– Parent

www.conference-point.org

As a Ministry, Staff, and Board, we are so thankful for your support and partnership.

The impact on young people, adults, and families has been amazing. The few

short testimonies/stories in this letter are just a few examples of the thousands of

people we have been able to reach with your help.

We believe strongly that God has called us to a very big goal of one day reaching

50,000 people annually. That means nearly DOUBLING our current ministry and

programs! With the addition of the camp property at Conference Point Center

(CPC) and the expansion of our programs at LGYC/CC, we believe this can be

accomplished! It is a STRETCH GOAL no doubt! But we have a big God and enjoy

a wonderful legacy of committed volunteers, partners, and givers like you. We

invite you on this amazing journey over the next few years.

Your investment in the ministry here is more than just maintaining, repairing and

building new facilities. You are making a difference in the lives of young people,

families, and adults that will count for eternity. Your partnership helps preserve

our rich history while paving the way for a vibrant future that will allow the next

generation to enjoy life-changing camp and retreat activities and understand

what it means to know God personally.

Sincerely,

Ross Adams James McLennanExecutive Director Board Chairman

LGF BOARD MEMBER Jim McLennan – Chairman Brian Gaasrud – Vice-Chairman

Chris Boncimino – Secretary

Nate Paulson – Treasurer

Melodee Cook Kurt Kreiss Jimmy Lee Gary Meisner Laurie Meisner C. William Pollard Wendy Soderquist Togami Ross Adams – Executive Director

ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE Ken Murray – Chairman Brian Gaasrud Fred Heick Jimmy Lee Jim McLennan Gary Meisner Laurie Meisner Larry Murray Wendy Soderquist Togami Ross Adams Christiaan Snedeker

LGF LEADERSHIP STAFF Ross Adams – Executive Director Christiaan Snedeker – Advancement Director Uma Basso – Business Director Gary Fletcher – Food Service Director Brad Gaasrud – Conference Director Les Sharp – Maintenance Director Steve Thomas – Operations Director Andy Warken – Camp Director

ADVISORY BOARD Ed EmmaDon Soderquist

Dear friends,

LAKE GENEVA YOUTH CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER

262.248.5500 www.lgyc.org

CONFERENCE POINT CENTER262.245.5155 www.conference-point.org

Pray and Serve:

It takes many hands and faithful prayer warriors to keep our facilities running at their best.

4 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

A place set apart...We exist to boldly present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people, families, and adults through innovative, relevant, and high-quality camping, conference and retreat experiences and to challenge them to become dedicated followers of Jesus Christ, committed to knowing, living, and sharing a compelling faith.

Camp Excellence Fund:

Providing resources for programs, projects and other miscellaneous expenditures that enable effective ministry.

Conference Point Center, Inc. is legally a separate and distinct ministry operation. The management and staff of Lake Geneva Youth Camp and Conference Center are contracted to manage this ministry/property. Inclusion in this printing/brochure is for advancement purposes.

“I’m at a tough place in my life nowadays, and it has helped me surrender everything to Jesus and gave me a peace of mind.”

– Teen Camper

THE CAMP EXCELLENCE FUND1

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In order to meet the demands of today’s campers,

families, and retreat guests, and to anticipate those of

future generations, the creation of a master ministry

and site facilities plan was initiated. LGYC&CC and

CPC have launched a capital campaign, encompassing

our broad ministry vision, which will allow for the

realization of our goal and dream of “reaching a

generation for Christ!” Your support will ensure that

the “Lake Geneva Camping Tradition” continues to

respond to the challenges and opportunities faced by

our camper families and churches.

We have made great progress in our Capital

Campaign, with over $1.3 million being invested by you,

our partners, in the past three years. Praise God! Since

January we have received donations toward several

key items on our special gifts list, engaged many new

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN2

LGYC&CC and CPC have the privilege of serving 25,000

children, adults, and families each year. We are committed

to the critical task of equipping people to make life choices

that reflect Godly character and instilling in them a passion

to live impactful lives for Christ. Our priority is to keep camp

and retreat fees affordable while providing an excellent

camp and conference experience, but the fees we charge

simply DO NOT cover the cost of providing a quality

platform for ministry.

The Camp Excellence Fund, or “Where Needed Most,”

provides resources for programs, projects, and other

miscellaneous expenditures that enable effective ministry.

One of the greatest ways you can give to the ministry here

is through a reoccurring unrestricted gift. In order to not

compromise the level of service, or increase prices to recoup

operating expenses, we rely on unrestricted gifts. If you

would like to become a Partner for Camp Excellence please

indicate your monthly giving on the response card.

Many of you have asked for specific gifts that you

can contribute to. Included is a wish list of the top 30

items that would make the most impact on improving

our guest experience.

LGYC & CC:Vehicles:• 2 Fuel Efficient Vehicles Under 5 Years Old -

$5000 each• Golf Carts - $5000

Technology:• Microphone for Canon DSL Camera - $200• New Server - $3500

Furniture:• Ping Pong Table - $500• Meeting Room Furniture - $5000

Equipment:• Carriage Room Furnace - $5000• 2 New Archery Sets - $2000• Skid Steer Material Bucket - $2500• Wood Splitter - $2000• Housekeeping Supplies - $2000• Golf Cart Batteries - $100 each• Tire Changing Equipment - $5000• Battery Drills for Shop - $300• 4 Socket Set SAE and Metric - $200 each• Leaf Blowers - $2000• Chain Saws - $1000• GPS for Shop Trucks - $200• Battery Charger - $200• 3 Kayaks - $500 each

CPC Capital Projects: • Windows - $400 a window (30 needed)• Doors - $300 (12 needed)• Road and Pathway Lighting - $700 a piece (6

needed)• Mattresses - $100 (50 needed)• Gaga Pits - $500 (2 needed)• Fence for Activity Court - $9000• Heater/AC for Cabins - $7500 (8 needed)• Council Circle Upgrades - $2000• Walkway to Cloverleaf - $1800• Bunk Beds - $200

donors and partners, and have made notable progress

on several significant capital projects throughout our

grounds. Our short-term goal for the next 3 years is to raise

an additional $5.5 million. We are quickly advancing toward

this new goal and are excited to announce three new gifts

and pledges that have been made: $277,000 from the Faber

Family, $100,000 from the Gifford Family, and $515,000

from the Soderquist Family. These gifts and pledges will

allow us to continue to restore and revitalize the campuses

at both CPC and LGYC/CC and allow us to restructure and

reduce the debt at CPC.

There is much work yet to do. Please consider getting

involved through a financial donation towards our capital

campaign. Your gift, of any size, WILL make a difference.

God is at work here, changing hearts and lives. How does He

want you to get involved?

“Our kids were truly transformed during chapel time, praise and worship, small group prayers, sermons and group lessons.”

– Youth Leader, LGCC

“My life has changed drastically because of Christ. It has opened my eyes to new things. And I will be more fair, loving, and truthful after camp.”

– Camper

Sign up online for easy, reoccurring

monthly giving.

Visit:lgyc.org/give