Delegate Convention

Naomi Hopkins

Ray Kagel

Brett Lindemood

Toby Norton

Meet the Nominees

Welcome

Paul Petersen

The Real Reason We Are Here“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9 NIV).

Community

CommunionMission

The Gathered & Scattered Church – Hugh Halter

CPLOM Mission Statement

2 Goals Support the ministry of its member congregations Make and nurture disciples for Jesus Christ

2 Methods Provide Christian learning and renewal

opportunities Build up the community of believers

1 Purpose Reach out to the world in the name of the Father,

Son and Holy Spirit.

Christ centered in all that we do!

Communion

Mission

Community

MC Examples Abound!!

Servant Event with the City Light Kids in Boise and youth from Beautiful Savior.

Ellie “Frisbee” Lutz working with the King’s Kids from Trinity Lutheran, Eden, ID. Ellie is serving in a shared ministry position with Camp Perkins (May-Aug) and Trinity (Sept-May)

Ministry to hosted retreat guests…Alison Pettyjohn came for Camp Rainbow Gold and now is signed up for the LIT camp! Her dad saw that our high school staff get to clean toilets…and thought his daughter might benefit from that!

Camp Rainbow Gold is not a Christian organization, but the Cross is not hidden! It even took a prominent place in their nightly campfires. On the last night, Camp Perkins staff surrounded the group and sang “You are the Light of the World” to the group. One mother said it was like being surrounded by angels.

Community, Communion & Mission

Jesus didn’t wait for the lost to find him. He went out to find them.

He took the initiative and He paid the price

To release moments of connecting people to Jesus we need to be taking the initiative to be out in the midst of the people who need Christ in their lives

Exciting to be part of the ministry at Camp Perkins!!

By-Law Update

By-Law UpdateProposed wording of Article V—Board of Directors

Section 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); and eight 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, 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 term of service to determine if pastoral representation is again available.

 

Section 3. A nominating committee consisting of one person from each circuit shall be appointed by the Board to nominate candidates for the member at large positions on the Board of Directors. 

 

Current wording of Article V—Board of Directors

Section 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.

Section 3. A nominating committee consisting of one person from each circuit shall be appointed by the Board to nominate candidates for the minister of religion–commissioned and member at large positions on the Board of Directors.

Commitment Form and Goals

State of the Camp

Signe White

Tracy Mueller

Retreats

Space 2011 % 2012 % 2013 %Men's Winter 35 10 29% 32 91% 27 77%Craft Jan 35 33 94% 38 109% 25 71%Craft Feb 35 10 29% 25 71% 33 94%Women's Retreat 35 20 57% 21 60%Jr. High 45 29 64% 9 20% 36 80%Sr. High 35 48 137% 25 71% 30 86%Sr. High Ldrs 30 0 0% 7 23%Fam Wknd July 85 52 61% 38 45% 54 64%Fam Wknd Aug 85 44 52% 57 67% 23 27%Fam Week Summer 36 4 11% 19 53% 22 61%Fam Wknd Winter 50 n/a 51 102% 43 86%Single Parent/Child 45 48 107% 44 98% 48 107%Parent/Child 36 42 117% 24 67% 8 22%Work Weekend 90 107 119% 52 58% 78 87%

Strategic Plan Goal – by 2017 - all programs Perkins conducts will operate at a minimum of 75% capacity on average.

Hosted Ministry

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20120

500

1000

1500

2000

2500

3000

3500

Retreat Center Capacity – 9000/year (30 people/mo for 10 months)Cabin Capacity – 2160/year (6 people/cabin for 18 weekends – June-Oct)

28% Capacity in 2012

Summer Camp

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 20120

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

SC TotalReturnersMemb CongDC Total

Summer Camp – 57% of capacity

Returning Campers – 60-64% of total summer campers

Member Congregation Campers – 51% in 2004, down to 32% in 2012

Summer Camperships

$22,000 awarded in 2009$15,000 awarded in 2010$22,000 awarded in 2011$28,800 awarded in 2012

Spread the word!

The Story of Us

Finance Committee

2012 Finance Summary

INCOME  2013 Budget 2012* 2011   2010   2009

1 - Donations 118,500 100,014 91,246 57,467 57,712 2 - Member Church Donations 20,000 17,096 17,677 18,677 22,415 3 - Other gifts & fees 5,000 10,100 21,049 14,442 25,792 4 - Camp, retreat, & rental fees 313,000 334,490 324,733 329,759 308,910 5 - Other income (loss) 43,000 52,647 53,923 22,790 46,968 6 - Taxes & fees 28,500 28,700 28,280 29,936 36,539 TOTAL INCOME - OPERATIONS 528,000 543,047 $536,909 $473,071 $498,335

Accounts

1 - Annual Fund, FTCF, Organizations (Thrivent Choice Dollars, LWML, etc)2 - Member Congregation Donations3 - Contract Fees, Summer Mission4 - Programmed and Hosted Ministry Fees5 - Trading Post, Interest on Accts., Refunds, Misc6 - Travel & Sales Tax, USFS Fees

2012 Finance Summary

EXPENSES   2013 Budget 2012  2011Salaries & Benefits 332,200 260,572 231,071Program Expenses 137,300 87,699 71,070Facilities maintenance & improvements 69,200 61,500 52,634Marketing & fundraising 22,600 34,547 29,531Other operating expenses 42,300 44,010 53,667Taxes & fees 38,500 26,942 28,280TOTAL EXPENSES - OPERATIONS 642,100 514,698 466,253

Depreciation, buildings, etc. 25,000 25,000 25,000 Indirect scholarships 16,500 30,030 21,590ADJUSTED INCOME (DEFICIT) FROM OPERATIONS ($155,600)   ($26,681)   $24,066

OTHER ACTIVITIESGrant Income (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) 0 0 $0

Grant Expense (Jan 1 - Dec. 31) 16,932 18,406 $20,139Grant Balance, Dec. 31 $0 $16,932 $36,090

INCOME (DEFICIT) FROM OPERATIONS 2013 Budget 2012 2011

  114,100   $28,349   $70656

Operating & Capital Funds

25000

75000

125000

175000

225000

275000

OperatingContingencyEndowmentBldg. FundScholarship endowment

5 minute break

Strategic Plan Review

Strategic Plan…a review

Strategic Initiative #1----Member Congregations-----In five years• All congregations (38) will be actively involved in one or

many of the following ways:• Camp Gatherings• Delegates equipped with information and means to share

Camp Perkins story• Financial support – doubled (currently $17k)• Will be seeking ways to use the camp year round• Will see Camp as an extension of their ministry

Accomplishments:- Purposeful contacts with ALL member congregation- Delegates completing commitment forms

Strategic Plan…a review

Strategic Initiative #2--------Program Development----In five years—

• All Perkins programs operate at 75% capacity on average• Currently: Summer Camp – 57%

Maximize Use of space: operate RC for all 8 summer wks 2015Implement Net Promoter ScoreImplement Intentional Plan for start up retreats and programs

Accomplishments:-Reviewed programs and focused on strongest for 2012-13-Attained goal to operate programs in RC for 3 wks in 2013-Evaluations implemented for programs and hosted groups

Strategic Plan…a reviewStrategic Initiative #3-------- Outreach to new populations and strategic partnerships

In 5 years• Camp Perkins will have strategic partners to increase

utilization of facilities during periods when Member Congregations and Camp programs are not scheduled.

• Camp Perkins will seek opportunities to reach new populations for the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Accomplishments:o Contacted churches with large potential camper base who

don't have their own camp

Strategic Plan…a reviewStrategic Initiative #4-------- Financial Development---

In five years,

• Gifts from individuals, churches, the district, Thrivent, and other church related entities will provide 20% of the funds needed for annual operations (~$120k).

• In 25 years, the endowment will be providing 10% of the annual operating revenues needed to sustain the ministry (~$60k in today’s budget - $1.2 million endowment).

Accomplishments:- Created annual development calendar on specific needs- 2012 annual fund increased by over 20% over 2011- Established annual fund giving clubs

Strategic Plan…a reviewStrategic Initiative #4-------- Financial Development---

Action Step…help us find…• Development Council – volunteers across the region that will

reach out to their friends, contacts, churches, and through special events to raise both awareness and funds for the ministry of Camp Perkins.

Accomplishments:- Held two gatherings in Twin Falls and Pocatello in March- Launching Legacy Club for supporters who included Camp in their will or estate plans

Strategic Plan…a reviewLegacy Club – Charter Membership

• Include Camp in your estate before December 31, 2013(if you have already included Camp Perkins in your estate plan, contact Kim@CampPerkins.org.)

• A Win/Win/Win opportunity.....make a gift that can benefit you in your lifetime, your heirs, and Camp. 

• Not just for Delegates – but for anyone who would like to see the Lord’s work continue at Camp Perkins!

• Meet with Lloyd Probasco and learn how to make a gift through your estate that can do all three and join our Legacy Club. 

 

Strategic Plan…a reviewStrategic Initiative #5-------- Facilities--In five years, • All facilities will reflect:

• Family Friendliness• Community-building focus• Quality • Comfort • Safety

Accomplishments:- Lodge Loft remodel has been funded that will reflect Camp's commitment to staff with space that is quality, comfortable and safe in 2013- Concepts drafted to enhance and improve facilities- Cabins have trimmed entries

Strategic Plan…a reviewStrategic Initiative #5-------- Facilities--Action Steps: 

• Master Development Plan to USFS by September, 2013.

• Focus on improving existing capacity rather than a major capacity expansion of the facility.

• Lodge – winterized and community gathering area outside• Upper Showerhouse?• Cabins – family friendly

Lodge Expansion VisionEHM Engineers – Gerald MartensCheck out the outline of the Lodge Expansion at lunch!

Strategic Plan Break Out Session1. EACH Delegate picks ONE strategic initiative Initiative Board Champion

- Member Congregations (Steve Thaete)- Program (Mike Suelzle)- Strategic Partnerships (Darin Letzring)- Financial Development (Dan Kahl)- Facilities (Jerry Werner)

2. Form Groups by Strategic Initiative

3. Each Group Picks Action Step(s) to complete within the next 12 months

4. Each Group presents their action plan(s) and schedule with points of contact for each step

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