CEDA is dedicated to enhancing the Camp Eastman Experience

Information

The Camp Eastman Development Association is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that strives to foster an open fellowship of Camp Eastman supporters who, through their generosity, dedication, and quality workmanship, identify and carry out projects intended to enhance the Camp Eastman experience. All projects performed at Camp Eastman by CEDA are governed by a Board of Directors and are approved by the Mississippi Valley Council Camp Committee.

Improvements are made possible not only by private donations and bequests but also through generously donated or greatly discounted materials and labor by many local businesses. CEDA also actively seeks and has been the beneficiary of several foundations and grants. The Camp Eastman Development Association continues to expand contact with those who are interested in developing and maintaining camp.

A comprehensive list of the many improvements to Camp Eastman that CEDA has facilitated can be seen here on our projects page.

History

CEDA was originally formed as the “Tribe of the Silver Tomahawk Alumni Association” when Silver Tomahawk Lodge 80 had been dissolved by the merger of Maheengun Lodge 136 and Lodge 80. TOTSTA had a dual purpose; to build and develop Camp Eastman, and to preserve the customs and traditions of the Tribe of the Silver Tomahawk. The first fund-raising banquet was held in 1995. With the return of an Order of the Arrow charter to Silver Tomahawk Lodge in 1997, preservation of the customs and traditions of the Tribe were returned to the administration of the Lodge and the board shifted the majority of TOTSTA's focus to the development of Camp Eastman. In November of 1997 the Board of Directors voted to change the organizations name to The Camp Eastman Development Association to better reflect its purpose, the betterment of Camp Eastman.

Dean Anderson         New London, IA
        Director 1995 -
        Vice-President 1995-2003

Jim Gray                     Burlington, IA
        Vice-President 2003 -
        Director 1995 -
        President 1995-2003