The
The 9th Annual
The Mission of The Camp Eastman
Development Association is
the enhancement and expansion
of the
CEDA is supportive of, but
not affiliated with, The Boy Scouts of
The
Camp Eastman Reunion Banquet and Auction serves not only as a
fund-raising event, but also as an opportunity for many Scouts and Scouters who have attended
For
Tickets send your mailing address and $10 per ticket to:
CE
Reunion Banquet
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Eastman Lodge at
Projects and Contributions
(this list of
provided by CEDA also includes projects currently
underway)
-Graveling
of the parking lot (this was the first of many projects completed by CEDA.)
-Refurbishing/remodeling
of Eastman Lodge including: custom fit, aluminum thermal pane windows; 2 high efficiency
furnaces and associated duct work; a new fire escape door for the loft; tuckpointing the interior and exterior of the building;
reconstruction of the fireplace; kitchen remodeling, addition of new
appliances, commercial grade ventilation hood, new stainless steel sink and
work areas; and remodeling of the loft area.
-Expansion/Improvement
of the Trading Post including: shelter addition; new entry/exit doors; new
roofing; exterior paint; concrete sidewalk from the new addition to the
driveway and window repair/reconstruction.
-Expansion
of the waterfront program area including: construction of a new boathouse with
electricity; purchase of boats for the program (2 kayaks, a catamaran sailboat
and a ski boat with motor) new boat docks, buddy board, observation tower and
all other equipment required to operate a safe and exciting waterfront program.
-Sports
Recreation area improvements including: the basketball court and goals; 2 sand
volleyball pits and the addition of soccer goals to the soccer field.
-Construction
of the Scoutcraft Shelter.
-Construction
of the archery range and waiting shelter.
-Construction
of tent platforms in the staff area.
-Installation
of a concrete flag pole pad including a vault for the new time capsule.
-Construction of a Low-Level COPE* Course and preliminary work on a High-Level
COPE including: purchase of all construction materials and tool needed;
construction of events; purchase of all COPE equipment, COPE director training
costs; promotional materials; and purchase of participant awards.
-Purchase
and installation of 4 large park style grills throughout camp.
-Construction
of log benches in the T-2-1 and staff areas.
-College
scholarships awarded to
-Donation
of funds to the Mississippi Valley Council toward the pool office/health lodge
construction fund.
-Many
other improvements too numerous to mention.
-CEDA
serves as the parent and sponsoring organization for 'The Junior Woodchucks,' a
group that each year spends a week at Camp Eastman prior to the opening of Boy
Scout Camp working on many CEDA projects and performing vast amounts of lawn
and landscape maintenance.
-Future
projects include, but are not limited to: Completion of the High COPE course; Installation of 2
drinking fountains in the commons area of camp; construction of a beverage
center adjacent to the Trading Post for Soda/Beverage machines and ice storage;
landscaping around Eastman Lodge.
*COPE:
(Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) is a course for developing teamwork,
leadership and communication skills by challenging teams of 8 to 12 persons to
complete physical/mental challenges.
Questions? If you have any questions regarding The Camp
Eastman Reunion Banquet, The Camp Eastman Development Association, CEDA
sponsored projects at Camp Eastman or if you'd like to help in the way of
donating time, talent, materials or funds, visit our website at: http://www.cedaweb.org
and/or send an email to ceda@mchsi.com.
You may also contact CEDA via
