DELEGATE CONVENTIONDELEGATE CONVENTIONPartnering in MinistryPartnering in Ministry

Camp PerkinsCamp PerkinsLutheran Outdoor MinistriesLutheran Outdoor Ministries

June 6, 2009June 6, 2009

Meeting AgendaMeeting Agenda Introductions / Roster Sign-InIntroductions / Roster Sign-In Approve Minutes from 2008 ConventionApprove Minutes from 2008 Convention Reports of Officers & CommitteesReports of Officers & Committees

Program Director & Program CommitteeProgram Director & Program Committee Nominations Committee Nominations Committee Finance & Treasurers ReportFinance & Treasurers Report Property CommitteeProperty Committee Executive Director’s ReportExecutive Director’s Report Planning & Development CommitteePlanning & Development Committee

New BusinessNew Business By-law ReviewBy-law Review Election of Board MembersElection of Board Members How has Camp Perkins impacted you?How has Camp Perkins impacted you?

Dallas UlrichDallas Ulrich Jerry RandolphJerry Randolph

Other Business from DelegatesOther Business from Delegates Lunch (12:45 pm)Lunch (12:45 pm) Camp TourCamp Tour

Welcome!Welcome!

Paul PetersenPaul Petersen

Board of Director’sBoard of Director’s

ChairmanChairman

Approve 2008 Convention Meeting Approve 2008 Convention Meeting MinutesMinutes

Board IntroductionsBoard IntroductionsSigne White Executive DirectorTina Bentley Minister Religion CommissionedColleen Shelton-Davis Secretary / Nominating Chair / At Large

Mark Brune At LargeGene Clemens At LargeMike Mumm Properties Chair / At LargeJerry Randolph At LargeScott Graham Treasurer / At LargeDallas Ulrich LLL RepresentativePaul Petersen Board Chair / At Large Rev Randy Benscoter Pastor, Treasure Valley CircuitRev Mark Schulze Pastor, Magic Valley CircuitTBD Pastor, Yellowstone Circuit

Staff IntroductionsStaff Introductions

Chris Baldwin – Marketing InternChris Baldwin – Marketing Intern

Ben Holcomb – MaintenanceBen Holcomb – Maintenance

Paul Holle – Program DirectorPaul Holle – Program Director

Signe White – Executive DirectorSigne White – Executive Director

Mission of Camp PerkinsMission of Camp Perkins

The mission of Camp Perkins is to… The mission of Camp Perkins is to…

supportsupport

the ministry of its member congregations and to the ministry of its member congregations and to

makemake and and nurturenurture disciplesdisciples

for Jesus Christ. The ministry provides for Jesus Christ. The ministry provides

Christian learning and renewalChristian learning and renewal

opportunities, thereby opportunities, thereby

building up the community of believersbuilding up the community of believers

and and

reaching out to the worldreaching out to the world

in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

OrganizationOrganization

God

Member Congregations & Delegates

Board of Directors

Executive Director

Staff

CommitteesPropertyPlanning & DevelopmentFinanceProgramsNominatingExecutive

Camp Perkins is owned by 37 member churches in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah and divided by circuit

Delegate Roles & ResponsibilitiesDelegate Roles & Responsibilities Your Role as a DelegateYour Role as a Delegate

• Exchanging information between Camp Perkins and the member Exchanging information between Camp Perkins and the member churcheschurches

• Share the Camp ministry with your congregation and share your Share the Camp ministry with your congregation and share your congregational needs and desires with Campcongregational needs and desires with Camp

Your Responsibilities as a DelegateYour Responsibilities as a Delegate• Attend the annual convention at Camp Perkins, Delegates Forums Attend the annual convention at Camp Perkins, Delegates Forums

and consider serving on a committeeand consider serving on a committee• Speak and vote on behalf of your congregationSpeak and vote on behalf of your congregation• Keep your congregation & leadership informed of activities & Keep your congregation & leadership informed of activities &

opportunities at Camp Perkins (summer camp, retreats, opportunities at Camp Perkins (summer camp, retreats, employment, etc.)employment, etc.)

• Contact person for fund raising for Camp PerkinsContact person for fund raising for Camp Perkins• Actively pray for the ministry at CampActively pray for the ministry at Camp

WE NEED YOU!!

Program ReportProgram Report

Program Director:Program Director:

Paul HollePaul Holle

Program Committee:Program Committee:

Tina BentleyTina Bentley

Gene ClemensGene Clemens

Caryn ElliottCaryn Elliott

Rev. Mark SchulzeRev. Mark Schulze

Leah Steinbronn Leah Steinbronn

Summer CampSummer Camp

2009 Summer Staff2009 Summer Staff Camp Assistants – 4 Kitchen, 1 maintenance, 2 Camp Assistants – 4 Kitchen, 1 maintenance, 2

housekeeping, 1 general, 1 technology coordinatorhousekeeping, 1 general, 1 technology coordinator Counselors – 9 Female, 5 maleCounselors – 9 Female, 5 male Adventure Counselors – 2 male, 1 femaleAdventure Counselors – 2 male, 1 female Summer Program Facilitators – 3 female, 1 maleSummer Program Facilitators – 3 female, 1 male Office / Head CookOffice / Head Cook Foodservice DirectorFoodservice Director Head of MaintenanceHead of Maintenance

Summer CampSummer Camp

Exciting in 2009Exciting in 2009• Week-long Family CampWeek-long Family Camp• Mountain Biking CampMountain Biking Camp• Ridges Wilderness MinistryRidges Wilderness Ministry

•Family BackpackingFamily Backpacking•Oregon Youth TripOregon Youth Trip•Leave No Trace Trainer CourseLeave No Trace Trainer Course

• Servant EventsServant Events•First Lutheran, Bozeman, MontanaFirst Lutheran, Bozeman, Montana•EYC Logan, UtahEYC Logan, Utah•High School Servant EventHigh School Servant Event•Leaders In Training Camp (LIT)Leaders In Training Camp (LIT)

Day Camp 2009Day Camp 2009

June 14-19June 14-19 Zion, Burley, IDZion, Burley, IDRedeemer, Salt Lake City, UT Redeemer, Salt Lake City, UT

June 21-25June 21-25 *Immanuel, Twin Falls, ID*Immanuel, Twin Falls, ID*Beautiful Savior, Boise, ID*Beautiful Savior, Boise, ID

June 28-July 3June 28-July 3 Hope/St. Johns, Idaho Falls, IDHope/St. Johns, Idaho Falls, IDTrinity, Rupert, IDTrinity, Rupert, ID

July 5-10July 5-10 Pilgrim, Ontario, ORPilgrim, Ontario, ORShepherd of the Valley, Salmon, IDShepherd of the Valley, Salmon, ID

July 12-17July 12-17 Peace, Filer, IDPeace, Filer, IDJuly 19-24July 19-24 *First, Tooele, UT*First, Tooele, UTJuly 26-31July 26-31 Redeemer, Kimberly, IDRedeemer, Kimberly, IDAugust 2-7August 2-7 *Light of Valley, Riverton, UT*Light of Valley, Riverton, UT

Saint Mark, Provo, UTSaint Mark, Provo, UT

Winter RetreatsWinter Retreats

Staff Reunion (36)Staff Reunion (36) Jr. High Retreat (24, 0)Jr. High Retreat (24, 0) Sr. High Retreat (45)Sr. High Retreat (45) Crafting Retreat (40)Crafting Retreat (40) Men’s Retreat (21)Men’s Retreat (21) Family & Friends Winter Retreat (20)Family & Friends Winter Retreat (20)

Idaho Falls Youth RetreatIdaho Falls Youth Retreat Southern Idaho Confirmation RetreatSouthern Idaho Confirmation Retreat

Spring / Summer RetreatsSpring / Summer Retreats

Wilderness First Aid: May 15-17Wilderness First Aid: May 15-17 18 Students18 Students

Work Weekend: May 26-29Work Weekend: May 26-29 Over 100 workers, children and staffOver 100 workers, children and staff

Parent / Child Retreat: June 19-21, 21-23, 24-26Parent / Child Retreat: June 19-21, 21-23, 24-26 41 registered for all 3 programs41 registered for all 3 programs

Single Parent / Child Retreat: July 17-19Single Parent / Child Retreat: July 17-19 24 registered24 registered

Summer Family & Friends CampsSummer Family & Friends Camps July 5-10 Week-long: 13 RegisteredJuly 5-10 Week-long: 13 Registered July 31-August 2 Weekend: 53 Registered July 31-August 2 Weekend: 53 Registered

Fall RetreatsFall Retreats

Walther League ReunionWalther League Reunion August 21-23August 21-23

Fall Work WeekendFall Work Weekend October 2-4October 2-4

Women’s RetreatWomen’s Retreat October 16-18, 2009October 16-18, 2009 Amy HubachAmy Hubach

Men’s RetreatMen’s Retreat October 23-25, 2009October 23-25, 2009 Dr. Steve ArnoldDr. Steve Arnold

Sr. High Leaders RetreatSr. High Leaders Retreat November 13-15, 2009November 13-15, 2009

Outdoor EducationOutdoor Education

Grace, Sandy, UTGrace, Sandy, UT Immanuel, Twin Falls, IDImmanuel, Twin Falls, ID Grace, Pocatello, IDGrace, Pocatello, ID Hope, Idaho Falls, IDHope, Idaho Falls, ID Canyonside Christian, Twin Falls, IDCanyonside Christian, Twin Falls, ID St. Paul, Ogden, UTSt. Paul, Ogden, UT

Nominations CommitteeNominations Committee

Colleen Shelton-Davis, ChairColleen Shelton-Davis, Chair

Jerry RandolphJerry Randolph

Rev. Mark SchulzeRev. Mark Schulze

Current Board Members, Positions, Current Board Members, Positions, and Termsand Terms

NameName PositionPosition ElectedElectedTermTerm

Tina Bentley Min Rel Com 2007 OddMark Brune At Large 2007 OddGene Clemens At Large 2005 OddPaul Petersen At Large 2007 OddColleen Shelton-Davis At Large 2006 EvenMike Mumm At Large 2006 Even Jerry Randolph At Large 2008 EvenScott Graham At Large 2008 EvenDallas Ulrich LLL 2007 OddRev Randy Benscoter Pastor, TV 2008 EvenRev Mark Schulze Pastor, MV 2009 OddRev Jonathan Dinger Pastor, YS 2008 Even

NomineesNominees

MINISTER OF RELIGION COMMISSIONED Amy Hubach – Grace, Caldwell, ID

MEMBER AT LARGE Wayne Brown, Shepherd of the Mountains, Cascade, ID Sue Buuck – Friendship Celebration, Meridian, ID Gene Clemens - St. John’s, Buhl, ID Paul Petersen – Beautiful Savior, Boise, ID Kimberlee Schneider – Crown of Life, Rigby, ID Jerry Werner – Trinity, Eden, ID

Finance ReportFinance Report

Scott Graham, TreasurerScott Graham, Treasurer

Dale WestermannDale Westermann

Colleen Shelton-DavisColleen Shelton-Davis

Bruce ReederBruce Reeder

Myrl SchroederMyrl Schroeder

CPLOM Financial Review - 2008

Internal Financial Review

Property CommitteeProperty Committee

Mike Mumm, ChairMike Mumm, Chair

Dallas UlrichDallas Ulrich

Craig LevitanCraig Levitan

Kevin MeierKevin Meier

Myrl SchroederMyrl Schroeder

Property CommitteeProperty Committee

Lower Showerhouse Completed!Lower Showerhouse Completed! Volunteers…THANK YOU!Volunteers…THANK YOU!

Work WeekendWork Weekend 100+ volunteers100+ volunteers Tree removal, trails, tables and moreTree removal, trails, tables and more

Property CommitteeProperty Committee

CompletedCompleted Retreat Center Roof – partially completedRetreat Center Roof – partially completed Picnic TablesPicnic Tables

Completed - Thrivent Regional Grant for youth to build Completed - Thrivent Regional Grant for youth to build tables over work weekend…Thanks, Wade Rast!tables over work weekend…Thanks, Wade Rast!

Lower and Upper Showerhouse TrailLower and Upper Showerhouse Trail

To DoTo Do New steps and railing for Outdoor Chapel (Servant Event New steps and railing for Outdoor Chapel (Servant Event

group from Bozeman, MT, and grant from Lutheran Care group from Bozeman, MT, and grant from Lutheran Care Center, Inc.)Center, Inc.)

RC Oil TreatmentRC Oil Treatment Climbing Tower?Climbing Tower?

Executive Director’s ReportExecutive Director’s Report

Signe WhiteSigne White

Things to consider…Things to consider…

In the last decade we Lutherans have seen a

27% decline in infant baptisms

40% decline in confirmations(60% since 1976)

40% decline in the number of 5th graders

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What can you do…

Rise Up and Spread the word! Retreats Summer Camp Day Camp Congregational Retreats Reunions ???

Resource for you…Rev. Mark Schulze

Church VisitsChurch Visits2008• Sept 28 – Shepherd of the Valley, Salmon• Oct 26 – Christ, Meridian• Nov 23 – Shepherd of the Mtns., Cascade

- Our Savior, McCall

2009• Jan 11- Immanuel, Twin Falls• Jan 25 – Zion, Burley & Trinity, Rupert• Feb 15 – Redeemer, Kimberly• March 1 – Friendship Celebration, Meridian• March 7 - Camp Night, Poc.• March 8 – Grace, Pocatello• March 15 – St. Paul, Jerome• March 22 – Beautiful Savior, Boise• April 5 – Hope, ID Falls• April 26 – Peace, Filer

School VisitsSchool VisitsJan – AprilJan – April

Grace, PocatelloGrace, Pocatello Hope, ID FallsHope, ID Falls Clover TrinityClover Trinity Immanuel, Twin FallsImmanuel, Twin Falls Zion, NampaZion, Nampa Christ, Murray, UTChrist, Murray, UT Grace, Sandy, UTGrace, Sandy, UT Redeemer, SLC, UTRedeemer, SLC, UT St. Paul, Ogden, UTSt. Paul, Ogden, UT Canyonside Christian, Canyonside Christian,

JeromeJerome Nampa Christian SchoolsNampa Christian Schools

Other VisitsOther Visits April 21 – Southern Idaho

Pastors Conf.

Summer Camperships

$20,000 made available for 2009

$10,000 distributed by June 6, 2009

Spread the word!

The “S” Curve

Start Up – Imagine & Inspire

Growth - Found & Frame

Maturity – Ground & Grow

Produce…Sustain…Decline

Death OR Revive and Renew

Start Up – Imagine & Inspire

Growth - Found & Frame

Maturity – Ground & Grow

Produce…

Sustain…

Decline

Death OR…

Revive and Renew!

Planning & DevelopmentPlanning & Development

Year 1Year 1 Program Evaluation to determine value and needsProgram Evaluation to determine value and needs Competitive analysis and data miningCompetitive analysis and data mining New marketing programs including web site uplift, promotional New marketing programs including web site uplift, promotional

video, and target marketing toward adults – form marketing video, and target marketing toward adults – form marketing committeecommittee

Marketing ExampleMarketing Example Case Study – Crown of Life, Rigby, IDCase Study – Crown of Life, Rigby, ID

Planning & DevelopmentPlanning & Development

Year 3Year 3 EndowmentsEndowments Develop strategies from data mining resultsDevelop strategies from data mining results Expanded Day Camp programsExpanded Day Camp programs Consistent and effective marketingConsistent and effective marketing

Year 5Year 5 College credit for camp workersCollege credit for camp workers Ministry of camp expanding beyond current bordersMinistry of camp expanding beyond current borders

Mission trips - International / Alaska / UtahMission trips - International / Alaska / Utah

Leadership center for the NorthwestLeadership center for the Northwest

Year 10Year 10 Multiple off-site locations or satellitesMultiple off-site locations or satellites More family friendly facilitiesMore family friendly facilities Adequate capacity to growAdequate capacity to grow

New Business

By-law amendmentBy-law amendment

Board consists of 1 Pastor from each of the 3 NW District Board consists of 1 Pastor from each of the 3 NW District CircuitsCircuits Treasure Valley / Magic Valley / YellowstoneTreasure Valley / Magic Valley / Yellowstone Yellowstone unable to fill Board seat Yellowstone unable to fill Board seat

ProposalProposal In the event a Pastor cannot fill the Board seat, the Circuit In the event a Pastor cannot fill the Board seat, the Circuit

Counselor may appoint a licensed DeaconCounselor may appoint a licensed Deacon 1 year term with re-evaluation by the Circuit Counselor with 1 year term with re-evaluation by the Circuit Counselor with

input from the Boardinput from the Board Provides adequate Board representation Provides adequate Board representation

By-law amendment…By-law amendment…

Whereas pastoral representation from each circuit is desired, preferred, and deemed important on the Camp Perkins Board of Directors, and whereas pastoral representation may at times, and in certain places be unavailable, and whereas the circuit counselor is suitably appointed and qualified to determine if pastoral representation is unattainable from his circuit, Be it resolved that the circuit counselor from any circuit where Pastoral representation is unavailable may appoint a licensed deacon from said circuit to serve as the circuit's pastoral representative on the Camp Perkins Board of Directors,

and Be it resolved that this appointment be re-evaluated by the circuit counselor in conversation with the Camp Perkins Board of Directors at the end of every term of service [on the board for a lay deacon] to determine if pastoral representation is again available.

Article V—Board of DirectorsSection 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of thirteen members: a representative of the International Lutheran Laymen's League; one pastor from each of Northwest District Circuits 10 (Treasure Valley), 11 (Magic Valley), and 12 (Yellowstone); a minister of religion–commissioned; seven members at large. The Executive Director of CPLOM is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors. In the event a pastor is not available from one of the Northwest District Circuits 10, 11 &12, the circuit counselor from any circuit where pastoral representation is unavailable may appoint a licensed deacon from said circuit to serve as the circuit's pastoral representative on the Camp Perkins Board of Directors. This appointment will be re-evaluated by the circuit counselor in conversation with the Camp Perkins Board of Directors at the end of every year to determine if pastoral representation is again available.

Election of Board of Director’sElection of Board of Director’s

Colleen Shelton-Davis, Nominating ChairColleen Shelton-Davis, Nominating Chair

How has Camp Perkins impacted How has Camp Perkins impacted you?you?

IndividualsIndividuals Dallas UlrichDallas Ulrich Jerry RandolphJerry Randolph

How has Camp Perkins impacted How has Camp Perkins impacted you?you?

YOU! YOU! What’s your story…if someone asked you What’s your story…if someone asked you

how can you effectively share your message how can you effectively share your message in 30-60 seconds?in 30-60 seconds?

How?How? Reel them in…a question or statement Reel them in…a question or statement

that piques their interestthat piques their interest 150-225 words150-225 words PassionPassion RequestRequest

How has Camp Perkins impacted How has Camp Perkins impacted you?you?

Questions to ponder…Questions to ponder… What is Camp Perkins? What is Camp Perkins? Who is Camp Perkins for?Who is Camp Perkins for? What impact does Camp Perkins have on What impact does Camp Perkins have on

you?you? What impact does Camp Perkins have on What impact does Camp Perkins have on

campers, congregations, guests (e.g. the campers, congregations, guests (e.g. the benefits). benefits).

How do you see this person becoming How do you see this person becoming involved in Camp Perkins? (camper, retreat involved in Camp Perkins? (camper, retreat participant, guest group, committee, participant, guest group, committee, volunteer, board member, etc.)volunteer, board member, etc.)

Thank you!