Children’s Cancer
Camps of Nebraska
dba Camp CoHoLo
2008 Annual Report
Mission Statement and Goals
Children’s
Cancer Camps of Nebraska’s (Camp CoHoLo) mission is to provide a recreational
experience for children with cancer and blood related illnesses to allow them
an opportunity to participate in the normal activities of children.
Camp
CoHoLo’s goals are:
Friendship: Helping to promote relationships for
children and families who are facing the same challenges;
Recreation: Providing a fun and safe environment
for children to participate in regular camping activities;
Education/Awareness: Informing the public
about the psychosocial aspects of oncology and the special needs of the
patients and their families;
Support:
Building a network of support for our children and their
families.
Accomplishments
Camp CoHoLo 2008
The annual
Camp CoHoLo was held on July 13 – 16 (Session 1, ages 6 – 11 years old) and
July 16 – 20 (Session 2, ages 12 – 17 years old) at the Eastern Nebraska 4-H
Center near Gretna, Nebraska. The 2008
camp marked the 24th consecutive year that Camp CoHoLo has been
held, and the 4-H Center has been the home of the camp since its inception.
Camp CoHoLo hosted 139 campers at two sessions in 2008, compared to 130 in 2007, 117 in both 2006 and 2005, 120 in 2004, 113 in 2003 and 125 in 2002. There were 31 camp counselors who remained at camp for Session I and 21 camp counselors in residence for Session 2. In 2007, 38% (19 of 50) of the in-residence cabin counselors were former CoHoLo campers. In total, over 7,000 volunteer hours were donated to Camp CoHoLo during 2008, including:
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Board of Directors and Operations Committee Camp Director Camp session hours In-residence camp counselors In-residence volunteers Photography and DVD production volunteers Volunteers from other civic organizations Other camp-related volunteer hours Winter carnival volunteer time CoHoLo volunteer time at Cox Classic events Total volunteer hours |
2008 478 96 4,062 1,656 150 38 127 577 7,184 |
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The 2008
camp had a ‘Mardi Gras’ theme, and the campers enjoyed making Mardi Gras masks
and banners, building a miniature float, participating in a Mardi Gras
scavenger hunt, and celebrating at a Mardi Gras-themed ‘ball.’ Major activities during camp included an
afternoon at Papio Bay waterpark and a carnival with games and a roving
magician. For the second consecutive
year, high winds thwarted the campers’ opportunity to ride in a tethered hot
air balloon. The 2008 camp marked the
introduction of a giant inflatable water slide, which will spare future campers
from sliding into a pool of 50-degree water (a feature of the old slide). Of course, camp was also filled with the
staples of camp life, including laser tag games in the woods, crafts, indoor
and outdoor games, high-wire and zip-line challenges, and campfires.
The weather
for the 2008 camp was typical for a week in July, and with only a touch of
rain, most activities went on as planned.
With ample supplies of bottled water, bug spray and sunscreen lotion,
the medical staff and cabin counselors were able to keep the campers hydrated
and healthy. The introduction of air
conditioners in the camper cabins several years ago has been a welcome
addition. Of the
139 campers who attended, 22% were ‘on treatment’ during camp and an additional
41% took medication for their condition, but nearly all of those children
participated in every activity offered at camp. In 2007, 28% were on treatment during camp and an additional 28%
took medication for their condition. In
2006, 27% were on treatment during camp and an additional 26% took medication
for their condition.
The 2008 camp marked Cindy Reilly’s fifth year as camp director. The camp director is also the leader of the Operations Team that, in 2008, consisted of 9 volunteers who were responsible for planning and getting ready for Camp. This Camp Director appoints and works closely with chairpersons for the following committees: programming, staffing, training, public relations, registration and recruitment, and support services. The Operations Team meets monthly throughout the year to ensure that camp operations flow smoothly. Because of these extraordinary efforts, the evaluations from campers, parents and counselors all reflected that the 2008 camp was extremely successful and well-organized.
In an
effort to keep camp friendships alive through the year, Camp CoHoLo presented a
Winter Carnival on Sunday, March 2, 2008 at the Eastern Nebraska 4-H
Center. Campers and their entire
families were invited to attend, along with volunteers and their families. A total of 130 adults and children attended
the event. The Carnival was staffed
with volunteers who were primarily members, friends and family of the Program
Committee and Board of Directors.
For nearly a decade, Camp CoHoLo has been fortunate to be a ‘named charity’ that benefits from the proceeds of the weeklong Cox Classic, a Nationwide Tour golf tournament that is held each year in Omaha in late July or early August. Over one thousand members of the community pay a $40 fee to volunteer at the Cox Classic each year, and Camp CoHoLo supporters have had a strong showing at the event for several years. This year 40 CoHoLo volunteers devoted 577 hours of time to support the event. In 2008, the Cox Classic distributed $150,000 in charitable contributions to its twelve named charities.
Officers and Board Members
The
Officers and Board Members of Camp CoHoLo, as of January 1, 2009, are as follows:
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President Jay
Slagle, CPA* Midwest
Eye Care |
Vice President Berta
Ackerson OPPD |
Public
Relations Director Jane Williams
CSG Systems |
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Chief Financial Officer Steve
Roberts, CPA* Godfather’s
Pizza Secretary (non-voting member) Heidi
Smith |
Camp Director Cindy
Reilly |
Fund Developer Chris
Pudenz, CPA* ConAgra |
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At-Large Members Jeff
Baldwin, PharmD UNMC
College of Pharmacy Kellie
Beresh, Parent Advisor Sharon
Knudsen, Parent Advisor Elkhorn
Public Schools Mike
Skogland Patterson
Dental |
Galen
Meysenburg HDR Johnathon
Schuster, RN Children’s
Hospital Bill
Lastovica First
State Bank – Yutan * CPA in
inactive status |
Lisa
Runco UMA Dept.
of Internal Medicine Dan
Fischer, JD Koley
Jessen Eric
Hoie, PharmD Creighton
University |
Financial Data
The
information below reflects the financial results of Camp CoHoLo for the fiscal
years ending September 30, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004. Camp CoHoLo has no employees or paid
staffers, and thus no salary or benefit expense is included in the financial
summary. In addition, Camp CoHoLo
relies heavily on in-kind donations that are not reported as either income or
expenses on the financial statements.
During the five-year period presented below, 92.0% of all expenses were
spent directly on programming expenses, with an additional 7.1% of expenses
devoted to administrative functions in support of those programs. Fundraising expenses represent 0.9% of
expenses over the past five years.
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2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
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Income |
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Donations |
$70,538 |
$94,994 |
$81,613 |
$68,516 |
$44,514 |
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Registration fees |
1,840 |
1,655 |
1,495 |
1,380 |
1,575 |
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Product sales |
919 |
2,084 |
358 |
491 |
1,707 |
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Total revenues |
73,297 |
98,733 |
83,466 |
70,387 |
47,796 |
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Program expenses |
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|
|
|
|
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Camp food and
lodging |
27,865 |
23,938 |
23,388 |
21,453 |
24,854 |
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Camp activities |
23,374 |
12,973 |
15,493 |
6,659 |
12,429 |
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Camper gifts,
videos and apparel |
10,730 |
0 |
1,795 |
2,072 |
10,442 |
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Camp alumni
scholarships |
1,000 |
4,000 |
6,500 |
3,000 |
1,500 |
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Volunteer
processing/education |
485 |
3,063 |
1,493 |
768 |
851 |
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Subtotal
program expenses |
63,454 |
43,974 |
48,669 |
33,952 |
50,076 |
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|
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|
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Administrative expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
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Printing |
608 |
538 |
669 |
545 |
1,856 |
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Postage |
465 |
244 |
440 |
106 |
456 |
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Insurance |
1477 |
1,725 |
1,442 |
970 |
645 |
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Storage |
2,446 |
888 |
1,125 |
585 |
780 |
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Miscellaneous |
377 |
31 |
0 |
180 |
168 |
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Subtotal
administrative expenses |
5,373 |
3,426 |
3,676 |
2,386 |
3,905 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Fundraising expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
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Public relations |
0 |
320 |
166 |
200 |
322 |
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Printing |
0 |
0 |
1,239 |
0 |
0 |
|
Postage |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Subtotal
fundraising expenses |
0 |
320 |
1,405 |
200 |
322 |
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Total
expenses |
68,827 |
47,720 |
53,750 |
36,538 |
54,303 |
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|
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Net increase/(decrease) in |
|
|
|
|
|
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fund balance from
operations |
4,470 |
51,013 |
29,716 |
33,849 |
(6,507) |
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|
|
|
|
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Investment activity |
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|
|
|
|
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Realized
investment gain/(loss) |
15,165 |
940 |
347 |
870 |
(23,319) |
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Unrealized
investment gain/(loss) |
(69,225) |
44,096 |
10,641 |
19,060 |
36,781 |
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Investment fees |
(2,824) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Depreciation on
capital assets |
(1,785) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Subtotal
investment activity |
(58,669) |
45,036 |
10,988 |
19,930 |
13,462 |
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|
|
|
|
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Total net increase/(decrease) in |
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|
|
|
|
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fund balance |
(54,199) |
96,049 |
40,704 |
53,779 |
6,955 |
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Beginning fund balance, Oct. 1 |
336,694 |
240,645 |
199,941 |
146,162 |
139,207 |
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Ending fund
balance, Sept. 30 |
282,495 |
$336,694 |
$240,645 |
$199,941 |
$146,162 |
IRS Form
990 tax returns are available for Camp CoHoLo upon request.
Additional Information
Additional
information regarding Camp CoHoLo and its operations can be requested by
accessing the Camp CoHoLo website at www.campcoholo.com,
or alternatively:
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By phone:
Jay
Slagle, BOD President (402)
552-2806 |
By mail:
Camp CoHoLo PO Box
24466 Omaha,
NE 68124 |
By
e-mail: |