District Foundation

It's spring time, at least I hope it is by the time you get to read this because as I sit here writing this article it is still in the low 30's out my window. None the less it is spring on the calendar and we have to act accordingly, that means that preparation are on the way to get the Kamp cleaned up and ready for the Kamping season.

To that end, let me tell you about May 14th, 15th and 16th which is our Kamp opening weekend. That's when you, New York District Kiwanian, can plan to come up, put on you work clothes and help us get "YOUR" Kamp ready for June when we start getting the first Kampers. You may have noticed that I emphasized the word "YOUR" because I still think that there are many of you that don't realize that the Kamp is owned by the New York District Kiwanis Foundation and you, as a member in good standing of New York District Kiwanis, are automatically a member of the Foundation, that makes you part owner.

Now that I have cleared that up, if you, do own a house, a car, an apartment or anything else of substance, you know that it needs to be maintained, well so does Kamp Kiwanis, and since you're one of the owners, you must come up and help maintain it, (Oh the power of deduction). This was a very harsh winter and many things at the Kamp need repairing, if you decide to come up and help us, we can use you. You don't have to be a skilled craftsman. If you are, we'll direct you to tasks that are your strong suit, otherwise we'll just use your talents of painting, raking, cleaning and anything else that you can do.

I told you last year we were very happy that the organization "Lifestyles for the Disabled" came up to our Kamp for two weeks after the children's Kamping season, this was a great help to us and it was a great experience for them. We were able to keep some of our staff the extra two weeks and along with our executive director and assistant director we were able to provide them an experience that they are still talking about. Rebecca, Luke and the staff of counselors provided two weeks of great memories for those individuals. Well it seems that this organization was so impressed that they have decided that they will do it again. We are thrilled that they have chosen to come back and give those individuals more great memories, after all that's our motto, "Kamp Kiwanis, Where Memories Are Made".

All of us at the New York District Kiwanis Foundation want to thank all of the clubs and individuals that helped send all those children to our Kamp and we certainly hope that you repeat or exceed what you did last year. Have a great Easter or Passover and spring. See you at Kamp.
 

Column Posted on Web Site April 18, 2015