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In 2011, 957 donors made gifts to NLOM’s general operating fund totaling $890,225 (excluding bequests). This represents the highest total funds raised for the operating budget in NLOM’s history.
NLOM has a policy that no child will be turned away because they can’t pay the fee. In 2011, 253 campers received assistance totalling $52,836.
fter one week at camp, you gave me back a totally different girl,” says Kristin Timm, mom to third grader Hannah. Hannah attended camp for the first time in 2011. She arrived at camp bitter and angry due to a troubled past. While at camp, she learned to trust the counselors and make new friends. She was encouraged to try new things and wasn’t allowed to quit. Besides experiencing a big boost in self-esteem, Hannah returned home with a newfound faith in God. Hannah’s outlook is completely different and she has already decided she wants to be a counselor when she gets older. Kristin is thankful to NLOM for offering a campership to make it possible for Hannah to attend camp.
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or almost 30 years the High family has been involved with Carol Joy Holling Camp. Jean and her late husband, Lloyd, learned about camp through their church and they became active volunteers. Jean says, “We enjoyed making new friends and seeing all the changes at camp.” The Highs’ love for camp also influenced their four children—Mary, Kathy, Marcia and Robin—to be involved by sending their children to camp and by providing resources for camp. Mary says, “As siblings, we all came together to honor our dad’s legacy. He was quiet, but strong in faith. By investing in camp as a family, we are making a gift that keeps on giving for years to come. We are excited to help NLOM reach people with the gospel.”
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Hannah Timm
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1974: George and Irene Holling gift a half section of land in memory of their daughter.
1975: Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries isformed.
1979: Carol Joy Holling Camp opens with 356 campers.
1994: Day Camp program is established
NLOM History
1995: Lester & Lillian Sullivan gift a section of land near Lodgepole, Nebraska.
1997: Sullivan Hills Camp opens with 80 campers.
2005: The Swanson Center at Carol Joy Holling opens.
2006: The Buckley Center at Sullivan Hills Camp opens.
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Andy Wallman
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Carol Joy Holling Camp has 20 outdoor worship sites and two indoor chapels!
arol Joy Holling Camp, Conference & Retreat Center, located just outside of Ashland, NE, has more than 315 acres of rolling hills, prairies, wetlands and a lake. The property is diverse and accessible through a system of well-maintained trails. Over the years, six summer camp sites have been developed to accommodate all ages and abilities of campers. Varying comfort-level facilities are also available across the site for year-round retreat guests.
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Joel Weinhold
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irst year farmer Andy Wallman reflects on his experience at junior high Confirmation Camp at Carol Joy Holling. “I only attended camp for one year, but I remember it was a lot of fun. We stayed in bunkhouses at Ranch Camp and boy was it hot.” Last fall Andy and his family learned about Blessings by the Bushel, which encourages farmers to give gifts of grain to NLOM. After hearing how the commodities would be used to meet people’s needs, Andy decided to give 100 bushels of corn. He says, “You see so much hardship on the news and we are blessed. It’s nice to help someone out.” Andy is excited about using the fruits of his labor to further God’s kingdom.
arol Weinhold describes her family as “camp lifers.” Carol says, “It is always hard to drop my kids off at camp because I want to stay.” Each year when she returns to camp she is struck by the older kids who are unabashedly praising God. She adds, “There is a wonderful dynamic between the counselors and campers. It’s great for kids to be excited about their faith and not be ridiculed.” Carol’s son, Joel, has attended camp for 10 years and feels it is his second home. Joel says, “I am really attached to camp. It has helped me with my faith as it connects the Bible to everyday life.” A recent Eagle Scout, Joel says, “The whole camping experience of being outdoors for a week is great.”
2011 Summer Camp Numbers:Carol Joy Holling Camp - 1452Sullivan Hills Camp - 147Day Camp - 572
256 new donors gave to NLOM in 2011
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234 Volunteers gave 8314 hours in 2011 to benefit the places and programs of NLOM.
In 2011, Carol Joy Holling hosted 18,476 people in 484 groups!
s the Executive Director of Inclusive Communities, Barb Angelillo values her long-term partnership with NLOM. Since 2000, Inclusive Communities has held annual social justice leadership programs at Carol Joy Holling. Barb says, “We started off with a great relationship that has only gotten better.” She praises NLOM’s leadership and staff for their commitment to respect, inclusion and communication. Barb adds, “There is a wonderful and beautiful energy at NLOM. It is apparent that the people who work there truly love what they do. They are contributing to our community and to the world.” She is grateful to NLOM for the beautiful, safe and peaceful setting that enables her group to accomplish great things.
wo retired individuals—Doc Weiseth and Dave Kohrs— are living out Jesus’ command to “store up treasures in heaven.” As unpaid staff members in NLOM’s maintenance department, Doc has “worked” for 11 years, while Dave has nine years of service. That’s a lot of time spent mowing grass, whacking weeds, and making camp a beautiful place for all who visit. At age 94, Doc says, “Camp is a wonderful place and every young person should have the opportunity to attend camp.” At age 71, Dave adds, “Giving back to camp is my way of showing my appreciation to God for his blessings.” Both men volunteer three or four days a week and they eagerly look forward to the friendship and fellowship offered by serving at camp.
Facility Comfort Level Maximum Sleeping Special Features Occupancy
Swanson Center High Comfort 128 (28 rooms) First-class hotel-style facility
Sjogren Center High Comfort 72 (17 rooms) Newly remodeled
Holling House Moderate 42 Lodge-style facility
Bunk Houses Rustic 80 Inexpensive option for youth or adventure-seeking groups
Angels Gulch Moderate 23 Unique collection of buildings
Springs Cabins Rustic 122 Cabin Camping
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Debbie Bogue
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Shannon Dunlap
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ullivan Hills Camp is located 10 miles north of Lodgepole, NE. This beautiful property features 640 acres of land. While the site was created with a vision of recreating the original homestead, the facilities include all of the conveniences of modern-day life. Campers and retreat guests can find hiking trails, worship sites and a multitude of outdoor gathering spaces across the area.
Sullivan Hills Camp has six gorgeous outdoor worship sites and a pond.
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In 2011, 188 quilters and quilt groups donated 380 quilts for the 23rd annual Carol Joy Holling Quilt Auction.
passion for camp and quilting led Debbie Bogue to use her talents for NLOM. In 1997, she first learned about NLOM’s annual Quilt Auction and she invited ladies in her church to join her in quilting squares. Now 15 years and 28 quilts later, Debbie’s creative juices are still flowing as each year she makes one or more quilts for the auction. Her specialty is an angel quilt, which changes from year to year with a different theme, pattern and size. An auction favorite, the angel quilt often brings a high price and one year it sold for $1,400. Debbie says, “NLOM has a good program and is a good place for kids. Since I can’t have that many quilts in my house, I know they are going to a good cause.”
hannon Dunlap is very proud of the fact that she has been to camp many times. She attends the Jay Novicki Program for adults with disabilities and comes as often as possible. While at camp, Shannon recently did an activity with balloons, worked on a craft and went on a hayrack ride. Her favorite part was grilling ham and cheese sandwiches over the fire. Plus, she thought the s’mores were great. In her opinion, “Everyone loves s’mores.” Shannon enjoys the songs at camp—especially “Be Bold, Be Strong.” Shannon says, “I like to be spiritual. You don’t always get to talk about Jesus. But, everyone’s got a little spiritual in them.” Shannon loves the staff and thanks everyone for helping her attend camp.
2011 Jay Novicki Program Participants:
Day Retreats - 230Overnight Summer
Camp - 37
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The 71 member Summer Ministry Team of 2011 came from 11 different states and represented 21 different colleges, universities and trade schools.
The NLOM Board members drive a combined total of 3,960 round trip miles to attend each of its quarterly meetings…nearly 16,000 miles in a year!
ong-time board member Linda Miller learned about NLOM through her involvement with the Synod Council. Her three children attended Sullivan Hills Camp and Carol Joy Holling Camp and she’s had the joy of helping underprivileged children from her community experience a life-changing week at camp. Linda says, “Camp is distinctive as it allows kids to be a part of something where they aren’t pressured to win. Kids learn that it’s okay to be who they are. They are surrounded by people who truly care for them and their well being.” Linda loves serving on the board because, “the year-round camp staff are consistently the most high energy, positive, Christ-filled, God-moment finding people I have ever met.”
ason Gaare’s experiences as a camper and summer staff member helped him realize he wants to work with kids and share God with them. While working at camp, Jason often witnessed a dramatic shift in attitudes. He says, “Many times middle school students arrived at camp saying they didn’t want to be there. Yet once they felt the genuine concern and love from their counselors, they wanted to stay at camp forever.” Jason believes camp gives students an opportunity to experience God in a more personal way—adding heart knowledge to head knowledge—and to become committed Christ-followers. When he graduates from college, Jason will enter full-time ministry to high school students.
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he Thomas D. Buckley Retreat Center at Sullivan Hills Camp opened in 2006. Many friends of Sullivan Hills Camp joined together to make the center possible, and have invited groups to retreat and conference in this facility. Church, community, school and business groups find The Buckley Center complete with special hospitality and support services.
Total sleeping capacity: 50 Two meeting room spaces Total meeting room capacity: 120
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Summer Camp Registrar
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Pr. Chris Kester-Beyer
Pr. Sheryl Kester-Beyer
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Our friend Lillian was 89 when she passed away. We
join with her friends and family in celebrating her life
and resurrection into a life with Christ, but we will miss
her dearly.
Dave Coker, NLOM Executive Director (May, 2011)
n 1995, Lester and Lillian Sullivan donated land north of Lodgepole to NLOM for the development of
Sullivan Hills Camp. Summer camping began at Sullivan Hills in 1997 with 80 campers. Development
continues with annually-expanded program offerings. In 2011, Sullivan Hills Camp served a record-setting
147 summer campers.
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In 2011, 407 campers from 65 congregations participated in Confirmation Camp sessions.
NLOM has 33 full time and part time employees averaging more than seven years of service each…a combined total of 237 years!
nown for her graciousness, Mary Bower views her work as NLOM’s registrar as more of a ministry than a job. As Mary was planning on returning to her husband’s hometown of Ashland, God opened the door for her to work at Carol Joy Holling. Mary says, “I am blessed to help bring children to camp where their faith is impacted in a positive way.” She enjoys watching young people’s lives change as they return to camp year after year. During the summer, Sundays are the best day of Mary’s week because she gets to meet families as they bring their children to camp. She adds, “I work in an environment where you can profess your faith. We talk about it openly and freely. It’s a privilege I don’t take for granted.”
or 25 years Pr. Chris and Pr. Sheryl Kester-Beyer have considered NLOM as the go-to place for Confirmation Camp. The two pastors have brought around 250 young people to camp. They believe kids are more open to talking about God when they get out of their comfort zone. Pr. Sheryl says, “It makes a huge impact when faith is modeled by college counselors and not just by parents, pastors and Sunday school teachers.” Pr. Chris recalls one student who was a reluctant participant; however, her experience of being encouraged by her peers during the challenge course was a turning point. It gave her the courage to stay in school. Pr. Chris and Pr. Sheryl say, “You can’t underestimate the importance of camp.”
We are called by God to be a Christ-centered, Spirit-powered ministry:
- to equip, teach and excite people for discipleship through camp
experiences,
- to provide our conference and retreat guests with places set apart
and serve with sacred hospitality
- to nurture leadership for service in the church and world
FaithRooted in our heritage in the Nebraska Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) is committed to uphold that heritage and to serve the interdenominational, interfaith and broader community. NLOM provides opportunities for people to grow in faith. Our work expresses our faith in Christ, and our faith in Christ compels us to serve others.
VocationWe help people and groups uncover, rediscover and grow in their authentic calling.
CommunityWe provide opportunities for people to be in safe, intentional community where they can grow through relationships.
HospitalityWe are committed to inclusiveness, acceptance and friendliness. We want guests to experience, “You matter to God, therefore you matter to us.” Guests are enabled, through our hospitality, to accomplish their goals.
PartnershipWe value being a part of the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12) and delight in the opportunities to share ministry with other members of the Body. We also intentionally reach out to other denominations and secular groups.
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riends,
If you knew me well, you’d know that I’m not big on dwelling on the past…I much prefer to focus on the future, on the exciting opportunities that are to come. Nevertheless, at this time, it’s fun to get to share with you some of the incredible things that happened through the work of Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in 2011. This review can help us celebrate the good that is being done for thousands of people and for the families and communities from which they come.
A look at the past year also has a lot to say about what lies ahead. Here is my “Top Ten List” of the numbers from 2011 that can help us see the impact of what we do and, also, set the stage for what lies ahead:
2,171 children enjoyed time away at summer camp to grow in faith and to make new friends
71 college-age summer staffers served as amazing Christian role models
33 year round staff members committed to excellence in all that they do
21 members of the Board of Directors who oversee our efforts
8,000 school kits assembled by campers and Women of the ELCA for distribution through Lutheran World Relief to enable education for children around the globe
18,476 people in 484 church, family, community service and business groups came to Carol Joy Holling Center and Sullivan Hills Camp for time away outside the camping season
20,000 bushels of grain given by farmers across Nebraska through our new Blessings by the Bushel program to support NLOM operations
$1.2 million of NLOM’s income generated through camp and retreat fees
$2.0 million generously given by donors for general support and for capital projects
$300,000 reduced on the Swanson Center debt (down to $1.5 million)
The results of the past year, combined with the foundation that has been built throughout NLOM’s 36-year history, have set the stage for a challenging, demanding and, indeed, a very bright future. A comprehen-sive new Business Plan with aggressive goals was developed in 2011 to help NLOM live out its misson-driv-en vision to offer gracious people, sacred places and significant experiences to more people of all ages and abilities in the years ahead. Priorities for the immediate future include debt reduction, staff retention, new lodging construction, and attracting new campers, guest groups and donors. There is much to be done! And, with the dedication and loyalty of everyone involved, (staff, Board, volunteers, donors, guests, campers, par-ents, pastors, congregations and all other partners in our ministry), we’ll have much more to celebrate year after year. We won’t celebrate for long, however, because there will always be so much more that lies ahead!
Thank you for your involvement with us…your participation is paying off. I thank God for you and for the vitality of this life-changing ministry.
David C. Coker Executive Director
Jason GerdesNLOM Director//Development
2011 Highlight
The Blessings by the Bushel program was created in 2011 to provide farmers and ranchers with a
beneficial way to support the work of Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries. Farmers and ranchers are
able to gift grain or livestock directly into accounts that NLOM has established at local grain elevators,
ethanol plants and processors. Giving in this way allows producers to avoid the federal, state and
self-employment taxes that they would have to pay if they sold their grain or livestock outright. It also
enables some very nice gifts.
Thanks to 65 generous farm families and high commodity prices, we came to the January deadline
with 20,000 bushels that produced more than $117,000. Of the 65 families who made gifts in this way,
39 were first time donors and many others gave at a significantly higher level than they ever had. This
creative giving opportunity has become a permanent part of our development effort and we set a goal to
receive 40,000 bushels of grain plus livestock in 2012.
As for what was sown on good
soil, this is the one who hears the
word and understands it. He in-
deed bears fruit and yields in one
case a hundredfold, in another
sixty, and in another thirty.
- Jesus in Matthew 13:23
New Giving Program Provides Benefit to Farmers and Camp!
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2011 Highlight
Jay Novicki Program
Guests & Staff Delight in A Day Away!Time and time again, when
participants and staff come to Carol Joy Holling for the Jay Novicki day retreats and overnight summer camp experiences, their feedback tells us of the refreshing, engaging time they share.
The Jay Novicki program builds community. Participants make many new friends from across the state. They get to play outside, enjoy the fresh air on a hayrack ride and watch the water move when riding on the pontoon boat. They get to go fishing and see the birds and listen to them chatter. It’s a time to get their hands messy when making a craft. It’s an opportunity to hang out by a fire and make their own food and eat
it after. It’s a time to get away from everyday life and experience worship in a place that is set apart.
Each month of programming is different, with special speakers, outdoor activities, Bible study, cookouts and crafts.
NLOM has been blessed with designated financial gifts that make this program possible at a very reduced price. Plus, a fully accessi-ble golf cart, hayrack and boat make activities available for all, including those who use wheelchairs.
NLOM took great joy in partnering with Lutheran World Relief (LWR) and the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) to make a large-scale service project part of our summer program in 2011. After producing over 32,000 health kits for earthquake victims in Haiti in 2010, NLOM summer campers were able to decorate and pack over 5,000 School Kits during the 2011 summer programs at Carol Joy Holling and Sullivan Hills Camps. WELCA produced another 3,000 school kits, giving LWR over 8,000 to ship where needed.
Many thanks go to the congregations and individuals of the Nebraska Synod of the ELCA for purchasing specific amounts of a particular item, often going well beyond what was requested of them.
School Kits For KidsDavid BraggNLOM Director/Programs
Summer Service Project
Campers learned about education and the difficulty that families in many countries have in affording the needed supplies to keep a child in school. Decorating and packing a bag of school supplies is a hands-on, active learning experience for our campers.
Learning about people in other parts of the world, especially those
facing great challenges, helps campers become more socially aware and likely more active in serving others - both near and far. Camper parents have reported that their children have come home from a camp experience and have immediately become involved with service projects!
2011 Highlight
NEW in 2011: Gaga Pit!
NEW in 2011:Wild Women Retreat
2011 Carol Joy Holling Quilt Auction
2011 CJH Work Day 2011 Sullivan HillsQuilt Auction
Getting Ready for Company
Brent ThomsenNLOM Director/Guest Services
Inviting our guests 2011 brought on a heightened sales effort. Crystall Williams-Bonner led the successful execution of four sales blitzes that focused on colleges, corporate Omaha, associations and elementary schools. We also attended over 40 seminars, trade shows and conferences where we were able to highlight and speak about our “home,” Carol Joy Holling Center. Two of our biggest success stories were the booking of Union College’s freshman retreat and the Nebraska Association of County Officials regional conference.
Crystall’s presentation about
healthy living retreats was
very informative and it was
well received by our audience…
she is a confident and
professional speaker.
Beth Pirney, Associate Director, Wellness Council of the Midlands
Planning with our guests
For more than 10 years, Cassandra Strasburg has been our meeting planner. It takes a very special skill to be successful in this job. Patience, attention to detail, follow-up and communication are a few of the essentials in making a great planner. One of the challenges in preparing for our guests is having to make changes in a group’s agenda at the last minute and making sure everyone involved is aware of the changes. She is the first person whom our guests are in touch with and setting a good impression is important to our mission.
I wanted you to know how much
we appreciated all you did to help
make Ashley’s wedding fabulous.
Thank you for your patience as we
changed things many times….you
made things so much easier for me.
Deb Meissner, Mother of the bride
Cleaning the house for our guests
A clean house is a happy house. Our housekeeping and laundry team, led by Pat Boone, is very efficient and by their terms, “picky.” They ensure that our guests arrive to a sparkling clean bedroom and that their housekeeping needs are taken care of during their entire stay. They are proud of the work they do and truly live out our mission. From one of our housekeepers, “I did some spiffing up around and made sure the windows and lobby looked good since we have company coming tomorrow!”
If cleanliness is next to Godliness,
your housekeeping staff must be
very close to God. Your facilities
are always clean and make my
stay comfortable. Keep up the
good work.Monica Lambert,
Evangelical Bible Church
Getting Ready for Company
Feeding our Guests
A very important part of entertaining company is having great food. Our culinary team led by Executive Chef Adam Payson prides themselves in the art of scratch cooking. No pre-made lasagna or frozen hamburger patties can be found in our kitchen. We receive a lot of accolades about our food. In 2011, we teamed up with a local farmer whom we pur-chased our produce from and we also took advantage of a large herb garden that we planted on site.
I had requested a light and healthy
lunch and I commend Chef Adam
and his crew for a meal well done.
The salad with a homemade citrus
dressing was superb…several people
requested the recipe.
Andrew Rouillard, VP Brand MgmtMutual of Omaha
Making our guests feel welcome
Gracious People, Sacred Places and Significant Experiences. Our hosts do an awesome job of upholding these three important pieces of our mission. As our guests enter Carol Joy Holling Center, they are greeted by a friendly face and become acquainted with a new friend. The job description of our hosts covers a lot of territory. Besides being a “welcome mat,” they can be found starting camp fires, taking out the trash, making coffee and assisting guests with transportation. Last winter one of our hosts cleared snow off of guests’ cars after an overnight storm. These men and women definitely help to create memories for our visitors!
From Sean’s servant heart and Elaine’s warm welcome to Dustin and
Grant’s kind service to us ….you are doing great work and assisting in the
furtherance of the Lord’s kingdom.
Jimmy Nolan, Fremont Evangelical Free Church
2011 Highlight
Leadership Development Means Personal Growth and Fun at NLOM!
In 2011, NLOM hired 71 talented, faith-filled college-age students to be the Summer Ministry Team. The connection summer staff members have with the children who attend camp makes all the difference. They are tremendous Christian role models and they benefit so much from giving of their summer to help children grow in their love for Christ.
In 2009, NLOM leadership developed a Strategic Plan that called for the intentional development of leaders within the summer staff and year round staff teams. This call to action has resulted in education, team-building, leadership development and
personal growth experiences. Jessica Kaiser, new to the
NLOM staff in 2011, said, “I am thrilled to join an organization that works so hard in building up each person as an individual. Training, mentoring and empowering are taken seriously and are very important to NLOM
as an organization.”Dave Coker, NLOM Executive
Director says, “we aim to encourage a culture where leadership can come from anywhere on the organizational chart; creativity is encouraged and flows freely; and the staff have a lot of fun.”
2011 Highlight
“The challenge courses are more than just an invitation to play on the wires. They have been a valuable tool that has enabled groups and individuals to reach new heights,” says Dennis Pope, Challenge Course Manager. “Overcoming the physical and mental challenges on the challenge courses brings personal growth opportunities, and can promote positive change within a team or organization.”
All of the NLOM courses have been built by Challenge Options, a leading ropes course company. Selected NLOM staff go through extensive training in safety procedures and the skills needed to help groups reach their goals of team-building, personal growth and fun!
“Regardless of the fear, excitement and energy that each person starts with, there is always a wonderful sense of accomplishment at the end of a high-ropes experience,” said Pope.
2011 Highlight
High Ropes Courses BringChallenges and Huge Success
High Ropes Courses:Commitment Trail - CJHSummit Course - CJH
Indoor Town Hall - CJHSullivan Hills Course
2011 Numbers:Total groups - 111
Total people - 3800
Desiring to improve camper
and guest experiences, NLOM will
replace existing Ranch Camp bunk-
houses at Carol Joy Holling Center
with two attractive and accessible
facilities that offer convenient
lodging, meeting and gathering
space. The new facilities will be
directly across from the existing
Angels Gulch buildings, which will
result in a realistic two-sided Main
Street. In keeping with the authentic
western atmosphere, the two new
buildings will have storefront de-
signs that complement the Old West
theme.
· Hotel Theodore – This
two-story building will offer a
large meeting room that
Western Townat Carol Joy Holling Center
Proposed Angels Gulch
accommodates 150 people
in banquet seating and more
than 200 people in auditorium
seating. It will feature four
distinct living units—each with
New Bunkhouse
nine sets of bunk beds, adjacent
restrooms with showers and a
meeting room. At full capacity
the hotel building will house 72
individuals. The first floor of this
Coming Soon!
building will be ADA compliant.
· New Bunkhouse – This one-story
building will offer a common
living area with six rooms,
accessible restrooms with showers
and a meeting room. Each room
will contain bunk beds and will
accommodate 36 people when
fully occupied. The entire
building will be ADA compliant.
The impact of the new Western
Town facilities will be tremendous.
First, the new buildings will provide
greatly improved and more attractive
housing for summer campers.
Second, the ADA-accessible
facilities will greatly enhance Carol
Joy Holling Center’s capacity to
serve people with disabilities through
its Jay Novicki Program. Third,
many current and potential guest
groups served by Carol Joy Holling
Center will find these new
facilities conducive to the success
of their programs.
NLOM has secured half of the
$1.7 million needed for the
expansion of the Western Town in
leadership gifts and pledges and
will “go public” with the appeal
once commitments reach $1
million. Construction will begin as
funds are in-hand for each facility.
To request more information about
this project or to make a pledge or
gift, please contact Jason Gerdes
at 1-888-656-6254 or via e-mail at
Hotel Theodore
NOTE: The 2011 Audited Financials are available for review at www.nlom.org/about-us/financials
Condensed Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 540,628
Pledges receivable 176,764
Investments (primarily restricted) 518,102
Property and equipment, net 5,902,637
Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts 294,570
Other assets 59,909
Total assets $ 7,492,610
Notes payable $ 1,595,725
Deferred revenue 119,572
Other liabilities 131,454
Total liabilities $ 1,846,751
Liabilities
Net Assets
Increase in Net Assets $ 390,433
Net Assets, beginning of year $ 5,255,426Net Assets, end of year $ 5,645,859
2011 Operating Revenue and Expenses
Total Revenue - $2,410,126
Donations & Grants
38.6%
Camp Fees19.1%
Events6.4%
Other1.9%
Nebraska Synod ELCA 4.0%
Retreat & Conference Fees
30.0%
Total Expenses - $2,508,663
Buildings & Grounds
25.7%
Retreat & Conference
24.4%Camp Program
Operations21.6%
Administration10.4%
Marketing9.1%
Development8.8%
Unrestricted $ 3,976,831
Unrestricted - board designated 97,516
Temporarily restricted 827,356
Permanently restricted 744,156
Total net assets $ 5,645,859
Total liabilities and net assets $ 7,492,610
NLOM Board of Directors
Ms. Linda Miller (President)The Rev. Judith Rainforth (Vice President) Ms. Wendy Grasz (Secretary)Mr. Rodale Emken (Treasurer)The Rev. Mark Grorud (Executive Committee at Large) The Rev. Tom Miller (Executive Committee at Large) Bishop David deFreese (Ex Officio)The Rev. Carm AdermanMs. Tanny AkersonMr. Cecil BykerkThe Rev. Greg DeBoerMs. Val EbbersonMr. Dale FornanderThe Rev. Nathan Houfek Ms. Vera HummelMs. Lisa Kramme (Bishop’s Representative)Ms. LaVonne LosekeMs. Kelley MillerThe Rev. Greg OlsonMs. Sara RathjenMs. R. LaDene RuttMs. Stephanie Wood
NLOM Foundation Trustees
Ms. Kathy Ahrendt Mr. David Coker Ms. Margaret High Mr. Larry Hinrichs Mr. Roland Mariucci Ms. Linda Miller
Senior Management Team
Mr. David Coker, Executive Director Mr. David Bragg, Director/Programs Ms. Casey Fuerst, Director/Marketing & Communications Mr. Jason Gerdes, Director/Development Mr. Roger Maxon, Director/Buildings & Grounds Mr. Brent Thomsen, Director/Guest Services
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