CampLuther

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

A subsidiary ministry of the North Wisconsin District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

A Notefrom

WoodyDear Friends in Christ,

From it's earliest days camp has been a place thatbrought people TOGETHER for fellowship, recreation,encouragement, service, and worship. That traditioncontinues today TOGETHER as volunteers, supporters,leaders, and staff through God's grace, make CampLuther what it is today.

This is our first Annual Report. I hope this is informativeand helpful to you. If you have any questions aboutcamp, please feel free to contact me. I would enjoytalking with you about this incredible ministry.

As we reflect on the year that has passed in this AnnualReport, I pray that you would consider how we may doeven more for Christ's Kingdom through CampLuther. Thank you for your prayers and support.

TOGETHER In Christ,

Gary "Woody" VoughtExecutive Director

In him you also are being built together into a dwellingplace for God by the Spirit. Ephesians 2:22

OurMission

Building up all peoplein Christ

for service and witnessto the world.

"Elizabeth started reading from her Bible as soon as we leftcamp. She was filled with a new appreciation of learning

about God and Jesus."

6075Guests

Our Core Values

Christ-centeredCommunity Relationships Service

ServantLeadership

Provide a fun and safeChrist-centered

community where faithinspires a purposeful

and joyful life.

Develop respectfuland caring relationshipswhich serve to providea lifelong network of

Christian mentorsand friends.

Teach, model, andpractice servant

leadership to encourageothers to take positiveaction for building up the Kingdom of God.

Create experiencesto explore and discover

unique interests andtalents that transform

lives toward meaningfulservice to God.

"Camp helped boost his confidence. It showed him that he can do things that he thought he couldn't do (like beingaway from home for 5 days). He is still humming and singing the songs he learned at camp everywhere he goes. He

has also told any and everyone he sees about his time at Camp Luther."

Our Vision Statement“Through God’s Grace, Camp Luther will be nationally recognized asa premier Christian camp, embracing the challenge to produce the

finest spiritual programs emphasizing; healthy relationships,leadership skills and service in a diverse world. With an exemplary

staff, quality facilities, and in the midst of God’s creation, CampLuther will reach out to thousands of children, adults and families

with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

"The devotions were very impactful on my child forsure. It definitely helped her grow in faith and sheseems to have had a boost in confidence of God'slove for her. She says that she learned so muchfrom the devotions and Christian growth times."

SummerCamp

2016

2016 Campers by Program

Resident Camper Five-Year Attendance

"Our daughter came homefrom camp rejuvenated andstronger in faith. We love

camp as much as she does!!!Thank you!"

Residential CamperBoy/Girl Campers

Ratio

Campers from 20 States!

2733CampersServed!

140Paricipants

Service - Adventure - Faith Development - Team Building

2016 Participants

Angel Adventures ExtremeCalvary, Watseka, IL YouthImmanuel, Merrill, WI YouthSt. Paul, Manawa StaffSt. Johns, West Bend, WI YouthTrinity, Wausau, WI YouthThe EdgeIMPACT @ KBC

Mount Olive Weston, ConfirmationPeace Antigo, LeadersCircuit 12 Youth RetreatSt. Germain Ev. Free, 2nd Wed. YouthBethlehem Nekoosa, Youth RetreatEagle River U12 Winter Fun DayAngel on my Shoulder, Angel AdventuresWestminster Presbyterian RockfordPeace Eau Claire, Youth RetreatPALS Pastors RetreatAngel on my Shoulder, Camp HozhoniThree Lakes School Outdoor EdSt. Johns West Bend, FamiliesBoy Scout Troop 68,LWML Young Women’s RetreatPeace Lutheran Antigo, ConfirmationPilgrim Lutheran Green Bay, Confirmation

2016 Guest Group Retreats

Fall, Winter and Spring Retreats

UWEC Gospel ChoirWolf River Lutheran High School, Servant EventTrinity Merrill, Outdoor EdSt. Paul Manawa, Elders RetreatSt. Johns West Bend, Men's RetreatPrairie River Middle SchoolBethlehem Pella, Village RetreatAngel on my Shoulder, Camp AngelGood Shepherd by the Lake, Stoughton Conf. Our Redeemer Bessemer, Summer Village RetreatLWML Fall Retreat,St. John Merrill, SchoolTrinity on Stewart Wausau, ConfirmationNorth Wisconsin District, Circuit VisitorsThree Lakes Schools, Outdoor Ed.Wisconsin DNR, Youth Hunting RetreatPeace Antigo, Outdoor EducationTrinity Burr Ridge, IL, Youth Retreat 

Congregations Participation in Group ProgramsAlleluia Lutheran, GreenleafBethlehem Lutheran, AltoonaBethlehem Lutheran, WalesChrist Lutheran, Chippewa FallsChrist Lutheran, MarshfieldChrist of the Bay Lutheran, Green BayChrist the King Lutheran, IshpemingChristus Lutheran, ClintonvilleEmmaus Lutheran, WaupacaFaith Lutheran, AppletonFaith Lutheran, Chippewa FallsFaith Lutheran, Green BayFirst Lutheran, Rice LakeGood Shepherd Lutheran, AppletonGrace Lutheran, AugustaHope Lutheran, De PereHope Lutheran, Fond du LacImmanuel Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids

St. Lukes Lutheran,, Wisconsin RapidsImmanuel Lutheran, Downers GroveImmanuel Lutheran, HewittImmanuel Lutheran, MerrillImmanuel Lutheran, School MarshfieldPeace Lutheran, AntigoPeace Lutheran, Park FallsPilgrim Lutheran, Green BayRaized, BellevueRedeemer Lutheran, MarquetteShepherd of the Hills Lutheran, GreenvilleSion Lutheran, ChathamSpirit of Life Lutheran, Church,  MosineeSS Peter and Paul Lutheran, HoughtonSt. Jakobi Lutheran, ShawanoSt. James Lutheran, ShawanoSt. John Lutheran, Church PittsvilleSt. John Lutheran, Durand

St. John Lutheran, EdgarSt. John Lutheran, MerrillSt. John Lutheran, PickerelSt. John Lutheran, PulaskiSt. John Lutheran, School SuringSt. John Lutheran, TigertonSt. Johns Lutheran, WitheeSt. Mark Lutheran, SymcoSt. Mark's Lutheran, WausauSt. Martin Lutheran, ClintonvilleSt. Matthew Lutheran, Eau ClaireSt. Matthew Lutheran, White LakeSt. Paul Lutheran, AmherstSt. Paul Lutheran, BirnamwoodSt. Paul Lutheran, CumberlandSt. Paul Lutheran, LuxemburgSt. Paul Lutheran, Sheboygan FallsSt. Paul Lutheran, Stevens PointSt. Paul Lutheran, WittenburgTrinity Lutheran, Athens

107 FamilyCottageRetreats

CAMPAIGN GOALS:Every Kid to CampOutdoor Ministry FundBuilding Projects

$150,000 Annually$350,000 Annually

$2.5 Million

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:31b

Thank you to everyone who has stepped forward in support of the Filled with theSpirit Campaign! With more than $1.13 million in commitments, momentum isbuilding for this important comprehensive campaign that will impact the future ofCamp Luther for generations. Your commitment to this campaign blesses childrenthrough Every Kid to Camp, ministry programs through the Outdoor Ministry Fundand funding of the Retreat Center and new Dining facility.

Proceeds to Every Kid toCamp will provide firsttime camp experiences to300 campers annually atno cost to the family andprovide financialassistance to manyothers.

The Outdoor MinistryFund provides essentialannual funding of camps,retreats, improvements,Junior Counselors, andprogram development.

Building projects funded through Filled with the Spirit will provideimproved housing through the lower level of the Retreat Center. Anew Dining Facility will enhance the Camp Luther ministrythrough increased space for meals, food preparation, storage, andmeetings.

ConstructionThis Spring!

Thank you for helpingus reach our goal for thebuild out of the Retreat

Center lower level!

Campaign GivingUpdate

Thank you for supporting this ministry. You cangive online at campluther.com/give or throughthe mobile Pushpay app.

2016 Golf Challenge

Net proceeds: $13,654

Thank You! $638,891

in donations in 2016!

Thank you Thrivent members forchoosing Camp Luther in 2016!

Thrivent Choice$35,199

Join us Friday, June 23, 2017!

COMMITMENTSOutdoor Ministry Every Kid to Camp Capital Improvements

TOTAL CAMPAIGNCOMMITTMENTS

$204,000 $ 34,450

$893,150

$1,131,600

Campaign EveryKid

to Camp

THANK YOU!Since 2006, $765,565 in gifts

has blessed the lives of 2490 children!

"Our daughter came home from camp rejuvenated and stronger in faith. We love camp as much as she does!!! Thank you!"

Your support of Every Kid to Camp sends as many as 300 childrento camp for their first time each summer. Every Kid to Camp also

provides financial aid for up to 100 children each year.

$60,000 is still needed to meet our goal of 300 campers in 2017.

Your commitment to Camp Luther and the Every Kid to Camp fund is truly transforminglives. It is through your support that these children develop meaning friendships,

experience the mentorship of a counselor, discover their unique gifts and talents, and aregiven hope through the sharing of the Gospel of Jesus. As our culture becomes more and

more secular, and as children face great challenges to their faith each and every day, theunique Christian environment of camp is needed more than ever. Thank you for helping to

bring the joy and hope we have in Christ into the lives of these children.

Cam

pers

Finance and Stewardship

Just $62,499 remaining onRetreat Center mortgage!

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. I Peter 4:10

Thank you for supporting the ministry of Camp Luther.Nearly 1/3 of annual operating needs and scholarships

are provided through your financial support. TOGETHER we are encouraging thousands of children

and families in the faith each year.

Over $900,000 has been paid down onthis loan since 2001!

ENERGYCONSERVATION

The average energy use atCamp Luther has dropped from $12.90

per person in 2009/10 to $9.92 perperson in 2015/16.

Thank you to the North WisconsinDistrict LCMS for supporting CampLuther through an annual subsidy

and line of credit.

ThankYou

Volunteers! 2016 VOLUNTEERS

Workbee WeekendsSide by SideJunior CounselorsMedicsGuest PastorsRV VolunteersOther Volunteers

Thank you JuniorCounselors!

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300

Volunteers!

Volunteers of the YearLouise & Clay Reisler

Pictured with Debbie & Gary "Woody" Vought

Camp Luther is blessedthrough your service!

Steven EdwardsFremont, WI

Meranda EggebrechtMarshfield, WI  

Terry Hanstedt ­ ChairPulaski, WI  

Paul HeinonenIshpeming, MI  

Rev. Steve HulkeStevens Point, WI

Rev. Chad OttMarquette, MI

Ryan PaszekSummit Lake, WI

Amy PfliegerMinocqua, WI  

Dave ReinekeAntigo, WI  

Dave SelmeyerAntigo, WI

Carl TreanklerAtlantic Mine, MI

Kris WesserApple Valley, MN 

Thane and Melissa BublitzNeenah, WI

Anne Hartman, ChairEau Claire, WI

Phil KirchnerSuamico, WI

Tim and Linda MattsonDePere, WI

Jamie NelsonRingle, WI

Rick and Ruth SteinkeGreen Bay, WI

Julie WilkinsLaGrange, IL

Jim and Kathy WiebelAppleton, WI

Karla ArrigoniRice Lake, WI

Rev. Joel BrandtWaunake, WI

Thane BublitzNeenah, WI

Meranda EggebrechtMarshfield, WI  

Mike HenningAppleton, WI

Judith HintzMount Juliet, TN

Renae MiracleMequon, WI

Brian ParkerMarshfield, WI

Clay ReislerBonduel, WI

Emily SchutteNew Prague, MN

Nathan SchwanzDe Forest, WI

Thank YouBoard &

CommitteeMembers

Board ofDirectors

Campaign SteeringCommittee

Alumni ReunionPlanning Committee

AdvisoryCouncil

Taylor “Olive” BaumeisterHouston, TX

Becky “Snap” BernauJonesboro, AR

Sally “Eggs” BenderTopeka, KS

Christina “Jitterz” HanschkeChicago, IL

Jessica “Theta” LaBrashFt. Wayne, IN

Barbara "Barbie" LutzWausau, WI 

Aaron “Amax” MuellerIowa City, IA

Clay “Gator” & Louise “Weezy” Reisler(Co­chairs)  Bonduel WI 

Joyce “Chipper” TonjesBakersfield, CA

Bekah “Hashtag” VoughtMadison, WI

2016SUMMER

STAFF

Blitz—Youth Camps UW­La Crosse Wausau WIRocket—IMPACT Wisconsin­La Crosse Rochester MNJMAC—IMPACT Concordia­Texas GRAD Austin TX

Fizzle—Health Care UW­Eau Claire GRAD Greenville WIArrow—Family Camp Concordia­Wisconsin Oconomowoc WISnack Shack—CDC Concordia­Nebraska Three Lakes WI

Gleek—CDC College of Charleston Greenville SCRilla—Junior Counselor/A&C UW­Eau Claire Rhinelander WI

Meyer—Waterfront Concordia­Chicago Antigo WIGobo—Social Media Concordia­Wisconsin Antigo WI

Kinch—Keweenaw Base Camp Michigan Tech Greenleaf WIRadar— Keweenaw Base Camp Concordia­St. Paul Elk River MN

Groot Concordia­Wisconsin Antigo WISuds UW­La Crosse Eau Claire WI

Muskie UW­Stevens Point Appleton WIWolf Concordia­St. Paul Plymouth MN

Indiana Concordia­Nebraska Appleton WISurge University of Louisville Louisville KY

Lochness UW­Stout Forest WISling­Shot Concordia­Wisconsin Marquette MITron University of Minnesota West Bend WICheese Concordia­Wisconsin Courtland MNShuffle Weber State University Ogden UTMoose Augustana University Woodbury MN

Captain Concordia­Chicago Menomonee Falls WIRover Carroll University GRAD Wisconsin Rapids WI

Beta Concordia­Wisconsin Fort Wayne IN

Band­Aid Concordia­Wisconsin Medford WIChuckles Concordia­Wisconsin GRAD St. Paul MN

Chip Concordia­Wisconsin Mayer MNJammer UW­Madison Chili WI

Intro Concordia­Nebraska Withee WIHank UW­Oshkosh Wausau WI

Nala UW­Eau Claire Rochester MNPsych Concordia­Wisconsin Abbotsford WIPoto Concordia­Wisconsin Rice Lake WIIfoo Martin Luther College New London WIStriker Concordia­Wisconsin Marshfield WI

Smiles UW­Eau Claire Shawano WISoy University of Minnesota Appleton WI

Program Coordinators Female Counselors

Male Counselors

Community - Relationships - Servant Leadership - Service

Camp LutherYear-RoundStaff

For the ministry of thisservice is not only

supplying the needs ofthe saints but is alsooverflowing in manythanksgivings to God.

2 Corinthians 9:12

BalesBailey Welch

Canteen Manager

IndigoShely Karolus

Director fo DonorRelations

KardiaBeth Lutz

Director of Programs

BeemerBlaine Welch

Director of GuestServices

KashKristina AschenbrennerBusiness & Finance

Manager

PistachioSheryl Puracchio

Development Assistant

ReaderChris Frank

Office & AccountsPayable

RenLaurinda Boone

Food Service Manager

SojoHannah NessProgram &

CommunicationsManager

RockRoxanne BurkumOffice Administrator

SwoopsJanette Marien

Keweenaw Base CampCommunity Outreach

TLCBecky McFaul

Housekeeping & Office

RescueRick CampbellMaintenance &

Improvements Director

RaMyra Clancy

Cook

WoodyGary Vought

Executive DirectorMarcus Huff

Base Camp Director

70th AnniversaryAlumni Staff Reunion

Camp Luther was filled with hugs, laughs, and trips down memory lane July 1-3, 2016as those who served on Camp’s Summer and Full-time Staff during the past 70 yearsgathered for a reunion. Alumni staff in attendance came from 14 states andrepresented 6 decades! The reunion theme was Surrounded, from Hebrews 12: 1.“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throwoff everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run withperseverance the race marked out for us,”

Thank you to everyone who participated in the weekend, and all those who hasserved on Camp Luther’s staff!

70thAnniversaryAlumni Staff

Reunion

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