It is once again time for Scouts, Scouters and friends of
Camp Eastman to gather for the Eighth Annual Banquet and Auction.
Since we met last April, the Camp Eastman Development Association has
accomplished a great deal to improve and preserve Camp Eastman.
Many of the Scouts, that attended camp in 2002, enjoyed improvements and
opportunities that were the direct result of those who generously supported our
last banquet. Your continued
support will make many more projects become a reality at camp this summer.
All who share the goal of preserving and improving Camp Eastman are
invited to attend.
The
banquet this year will be held at a new location, Bethany Lutheran Church in
Burlington. Cost for the banquet
dinner is $10.00. Reservations are
recommended, but you are welcome without them.
You can also purchase a ticket to the banquet by contacting any Camp
Eastman Development Association board member.
Following a roast pork dinner prepared by the dedicated volunteers of Troop #3, members of the board will deliver the annual progress report of projects selected to improve Camp Eastman.
Colonel Monte Delzell will cry the fund raising auction. Remember, the funds made by the auction will be used to make Camp Eastman improvements for the 2003 camp season. Bring your checkbook, there are lots of unique items included in the auction this year.
Time:
4:00 P.M. – Pre-Banquet Activities
6:00 P.M. – Dinner
2515 Madison Avenue, Burlington, IA
Cost:
$10.00
Dress:
If you are an active Scout or Scouter, please wear
your uniform.
Advance reservations are recommended
PRESERVING EASTMAN LODGE
During 2002, work has continued in the restoration of Eastman Lodge. The last section of new windows was installed as well as a new loft fire exit door. Scraping, repair, and painting of all exterior trim began in the fall and will continue as soon as the weather is appropriate. During the winter months, work continues to finish the last details of the furnace installation. In December, the fireplace was dismantled for a complete restoration. A new stainless steel range hood has arrived to add to the kitchen.
ARE
YOU A CAMP EASTMAN SUPPORTER AND A STATE OF IOWA EMPLOYEE?
If
you answered "yes" to this question, you can contribute to the Camp
Eastman Development Association through the State's "One Gift" payroll
charitable deduction program. When the "One Gift" campaign comes
around again this September, please donate and designate your donation for CEDA
by entering "7405" where it asks for your chosen non-profit
organization. CEDA is listed under the Des Moines County organizations in the
program booklet, but you don't have to be from Des Moines County to donate to
CEDA as part of "One Gift."
If
you have any questions, please feel free to call Jim Chrisinger at work: (515)
281-6537.
BANQUET
AUCTION PREVIEW
Our
annual auction last year provided a source of funds for improvements that
hundreds of Scouts enjoyed this past summer at Camp Eastman. The auction this
year will again feature books, patches, prints, original art, Indian lore
handicrafts, scouting memorabilia, Camp Eastman and lodge collectibles, and
outdoor equipment. Prints of Steve Hanlin’s original oil painting of Eastman
Lodge will be available at this year’s banquet. In addition to the auction,
many other items will be available for sale or through a silent auction. The
silent auction begins at 4:00 and closes prior to dinner. Bring those
checkbooks, this is where you can make a difference at Camp Eastman.
Auction items are still being accepted. If you would like to donate an item for the auction this year, please contact:
Dean
Anderson
215
S. Pine St.
New
London, IA 52645
(319)
367-5619
WIN
A FREE WEEK AT CAMP!
If
you would like to attend a week at Camp Eastman this summer absolutely FREE, the
banquet is your chance to sign up. Scouts
under the age of 18 will be able to register for a “free week at camp”
scholarship to be awarded.
COME
EARLY FOR THE PRE-BANQUET ACTIVITIES
Doors
open at 4:00 P.M.
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Door prizes
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Register for a
FREE week at Camp Eastman
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Historical Camp
Eastman displays
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Purchase
association emblem
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CEDA Projects
Display