June 13, 2008

Dear Kiwanians,

So it has now been 4 days since the storm hit our property and although there are down trees all throughout the property; each day it is looking better and better. Tree Services and contractors are on site and are in the process of cutting, chopping and removing debris. Some Kiwanis members from Capital and Central Divisions have already been on-site working and clearing the property, Kiwanians from the Niagara, Long Island SouthWest and Metropolitan Divisions are on their way tonight, tomorrow and next weekend. We have also received a call from the local Mason Club and they have also offered to volunteer on property next week. In an effort to help; the Kiwanis Club of Staten Island has pledged $4,000 to the cause and has issued a challenge to all other Kiwanis Clubs to match or beat their pledge. The President of the Foundation Board Sal Anelli, has determined with every thousand dollars donated, a Kaiser will be issued to the donating club or individual. With the help of clubs such as this and the future help of your club we will be able to serve children in need with the highest possible level of care.

Below are a few pictures so that you may all see for yourselves the damage. In an effort to determine the "true" cause of the storm, The National Weather Bureau has been on-site and has determined that the storm included 60-70 mph winds. I would like to reiterate that this storm will not affect our summer season starting on June 22. We are anxiously awaiting our Kamper's arrivals and another fantastic summer session.

If you would like more information or would like to help out please call (315) 336-4568. We always appreciate all help whether in the form of volunteers, in-kind donations or financial assistance.

Rebecca O. Lopez

Executive Director

Some bicycles got caught by a falling tree near the kamp pond.


This uprooted tree fell across the kamp path.





One of the memorial trees near the Administration building was felled by the storm.


More damage near the kamp pond.