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2016 Year End Review

Chanco on the James

The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia

Established 1968

Incorporated January 17, 2002

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Chanco on the James, I would like to extend a warm and heartfelt thanks to all of you for supporting Chanco in 2016. Each year, hundreds of lives are positively impacted by the programs and retreats we offer. Your financial support, participation, volunteerism, and advocacy make all of this possible.

Thanks to you, 2016 has truly been a record-breaking year for Chanco! We had our best fundraising year ever in 2016, coming on the heels of a record year in 2015. We also awarded a record number of scholarships for campers, and those campers, with help from the Camp Chanco Alumni Association, were able to break their own previous record of donations to the Change for Chanco program. In fact, we also had a record number of campers in 2016- just under 600! All of these achievements are a testament to the ongoing, and even increasing, growth and vitality of Chanco on the James.

The contributions we receive are all invested back into our center, ensuring that Chanco will continue to thrive. The 2016 Change for Chanco campaign has made it possible for us to install an exciting new high ropes element for older campers called a Superman Swing. Through generous support, we were also able to purchase equipment for several new activities to enhance our camp program including fishing and tubing on the James River, and a popular new camp game called 9 Square. This summer, in order to help families better connect with their campers’ summer experience, we added a new Closing Celebration at the end of each camp session, which was very well-received. In 2016 we also launched a successful Winter Camp to both introduce first-timers to Chanco and help returning campers stay connected to their friends during the school year. As you can see, we are always striving to make Camp Chanco even better. It’s no wonder that we’ve once again been honored by “Best of Virginia” as the best summer camp in the area.

However, as you know, Chanco is not just a summer camp. We also host and lead conferences, retreats, weddings, and reunions all throughout the year. Because of your generous support, we’ve also been able to make investments in 2016 that will improve the retreat experience for our guests, such as upgraded Wi-Fi coverage on site, and new lighting and landscaping in key areas. Through the efforts of our hardworking staff, board members, and volunteers, we continue to make improvements and repairs to the facilities as we are able. Chanco on the James currently offers clean and comfortable accommodations for our retreat guests in a lovely wooded setting on the banks of the James River. We also provide delicious meals and real hospitality. Yet, it has become increasingly clear that our old buildings need some major renovations, and there are numerous facility needs across the entire campus, which are limiting our ability to expand programming.

For this reason, in 2016 the Board of Directors engaged CCS, a well-respected national fundraising firm, to conduct a feasibility study for a future capital campaign. We were pleased to learn that Chanco has both the critical support and opportunity to launch a successful fundraising campaign. Among our priorities will be a fully renovated and expanded Dining Hall and a new Chapel. As we discern our path ahead, we will be seeking input and support from all of our stakeholders.

In 2018, we will celebrate our 50th year. It is incredible to think of all the people who have benefited from our programs over those many years. Chanco has a strong foundation, and we want to ensure that it has an even brighter future ahead in the next 50 years. I hope you find this opportunity as exciting as we do.

Once again, thank you for all you do to make our ministry possible. Because of you, lives are transformed at Chanco.

Blessings,Ashley Scruggs, Board President, Chanco on the James

An envelope is enclosed with this annual report so that you can join others in

financially supporting Chanco.

Chanco on the James A Place to Find your Spirit

Need we say more?

The youth made a difference in 2016~

Campers Make a “Change for Chanco”!

Change for Chanco

2016 Change for Chanco breaks records!NEW Superman Swing thanks to you!

Hundreds of campers donated to our 2016 Change for Chanco program breaking all time youth fundraising records. We thank all our generous campers who made the Superman

Swing possible and acknowledge our Change for Chanco Honor Roll of donors here:

Feather and Shield Society Members:

($5,000-$9,999)Anonymous

James River Society Members:

($1,000-$4,999)Camp Chanco Alumni Association

Surry Society Members:

($100-$499)Miss Brooke Banazek* Miss Grace Banazek*

Miss Kaytlin Church* Miss Alexa Fiske* Miss Emily Newsom* Miss M. J. Perkins

Friends of Chanco Society Members

($25-$99):Mr. Bowen Ault* Mr. William Ault* Miss

Hannah Beach* Mr. Eli Beardsley* Miss Zoe Beardsley* Miss Ava Bergren* Miss Brooke

Boynton* Mr. Nate Broughton* Mr. Jimmy Bugg * Mr. Jacob Camp* Mr. James Camp* Miss Annabeth Cary* Miss Charlotte Davey* Miss Keara Davis*

Miss Madeline Dunaway* Miss Samantha Fischer* Miss Sofia Fitzwilliam* Mr. Colin Glavas* Mr. Coen Glavas* Mr. Andrew Hucke* Miss Anna

Joyce* Mr. Elliott Maas* Miss Addison Matevia* Miss Mackenzie Matevia* Miss Elizabeth Morgan*

Mr. Robert Parker* Miss Jean Plymire* Miss Brooke Rogers* Mr. Alex Rous* Mr. Stuart Tyler*

Mr. Campbell Tyler* Miss Lulu Wilson* Miss Abigail Wilson

In 2016, the eighth annual “Change for Chanco” program was an enormous success. The campers saved their change toward a stellar addition to Chanco’s camp programs: a Superman Swing high ropes element! Get ready to take your Chanco experience to new heights this summer! The campers have astonished us with their generosity, which along with the Camp Chanco Alumni Association and a matching donor, totaled just under $13,000!

2016 marks the eighth successful year of youth fundraising at Chanco. Additions to camp such as a 32’ rock climbing wall, disc golf, a new regulation sized Ga Ga pit, enlarged and repaved basketball court, tether ball, new archery equipment, and paddle boards are all a reality thanks to our generous campers and camper families! Our youth remind us that no one is too young to make a difference. As arts and crafts at camp has had no home of its own, for 2017 we are very excited to announce that an Arts and Crafts Pavilion will be our 2017 Change for Chanco project! So save that change and get ready to make a difference at Chanco!

Paddle boards were made possible by 2015 Change for Chanco and get ready to take your adventures to new heights this summer with the Superman Swing made

possible by 2016 campers! GO CAMPERS! You prove no one is too young to make a difference!

Chanco’s Philanthropic Support:

Friends of Chanco Make The DifferenceChanco is counting on you!

Make your donation to the Annual Fund today!

With so many choices in charitable giving, why should you donate to Chanco? Listen to the words below from a 2016 camper parent to hear of a life positively impacted by a Chanco scholarship:

“I cannot express my true thankfulness to you and your staff. Both of them truly look forward to camp and being able to tell them that they will be able to come to camp will make them over and beyond excited. They have learned so much from the time that they have been with Chanco and I could never express my gratitude for what your friend (donor) has done. When I get myself picked back up and things on the right path I would love to be able to pay it forward to a family in need. The Lord does indeed know when to pick someone up and hold them tight just when they need it and this has shown me that I can keep going as hard as things can get.”

Whether at camp or at a retreat program, thousands of people of all ages and over many generations have had formative experiences at Chanco. But we can’t do it without you. Your gifts enable us to offer scholarships to youth in need, to improve programming, to keep costs low so that any adult or young person can attend a program at Chanco, not just the wealthy. You make it happen.

Please prayerfully consider giving your best gift this year so we can continue our renovations to property and programs, offer scholarships, and continue to keep costs low to our guests. What does a donation to the Chanco Annual Fund do?

The Annual Fund in 2016 made many Chanco needs a reality, such as:• A record for financial assistance was set in 2016

with $46,700 awarded including scholarships to multiple children from Boy’s Home and ForKids, organizations for children in need

• New tube for waterfront that can seat multiple campers for more tubing activities & new fishing equipment

• New retreat programming such as Homecoming Weekend and Virginia Camp and Retreat Leaders Conference

• New closing camp celebration at end of each session

• Upgraded internet

A group of Chanco donors attending one of the fall Gratitude Gatherings

2016 Year-end Financial SummaryUnaudited

REVENUE:Summer camp fees $407,264 Conference Center fees $181,862Store sales $23,235Other income $42,739Contributions $106,781Endowment income $44,510Diocesan subsidy $80,000TOTAL REVENUE: $886,391

EXPENSES:Sales expense $15,907Camp program expense $34,589Camp operating expense $109,762Conference center operating expense $68,010Insurance $43,582Maintenance $70,414Utilities $44,044Vehicle expense $3,196Personnel $442,649TOTAL EXPENSE: $832,153

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CAMPERS: $46,700

CONTRIBUTION TO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: $43,998

NET OPERATING RESULT: -$36,460**Negative operating result was pre-planned and approved by the board in support of the Chanco Capital Campaign project noted above. No impact to operational capabilities.

Did you know?Did you know that Chanco

awarded a record breaking $46,700 in financial assistance to campers

in 2016? Did you know that 39 youth made our Honor Roll of

donors donating between $25 and $433 each?

Chanco on the James Endowment Funds

Chanco on the James has six endowment funds. The names of the funds and December 31, 2016 balances are:

The Chanco (Mabry Memorial) Fund $623,013The Chanco Scholarship Fund $54,954The Taylor Family Memorial Fund $21,253The Peter S. Hogg Memorial Fund $7,129The Chanco Alumni Fund $7,869The Rev. Jaque and Betsy Ambler Fund $9,964

TOTAL: $724,182

The Chanco (Mabry Memorial) Fund provides funds to meet general operating needs, as determined by the Board of Directors.

The Chanco Scholarship Fund, the Taylor Family Memorial Fund, the Peter S. Hogg Memorial Fund and the Rev. Jaque and Betsy Ambler Memorial Fund provide financial assistance for campers who could not otherwise afford to come to Chanco.

The Chanco Alumni Fund provides funds to pay for camp projects or camp scholarships. In general, these funds will be used to improve the camp programs and facilities and to award scholarships to campers.

For 2017, the distributions from the six funds is expected to be $44,000.

Chanco’s Board of Directors encourages gifts to one of the endowment funds so that Chanco can be truly independent and self-financing and its future secure. Establishing an endowment fund creates a lasting legacy that will honor the donor, family or loved ones in perpetuity. Individuals who wish to establish an endowment fund with a particular name and/or purpose may do so by making a significant contribution that is restricted for a specific purpose (i.e scholarships, camp programs, general operating).

Endowments may be established via a single donation or through gifts made over time. Endowment funds are kept separate from the operations fund of Chanco and are invested for long-term stability and growth.

The 2016 Camp Chanco campers say, “Thank you for your support of Chanco!

You make the difference!”

If you have an interest in establishing an endowment fund, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Executive Director, Gareth Kalfas, at 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626) or Development Director Talley Banazek at 804-399-4019.

Contributions make the difference in the life of Chanco on the James

Honor Roll of Donors 2016Chanco on the James is fortunate to have numerous supporters: some offer their time and energy, some encourage the youth to attend the summer camp and organizations to use our retreat center, some work on extensive renovations of our buildings and help with work weekends, and others offer their financial support. In gratitude, the Chanco Board of Directors recognizes these individuals and organizations for their financial support.

Bald Eagle Society Members ($10,000+)Mr. & Mrs. Tim Banazek* The Constance Dundas Foundation* Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach* The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia* The Warfield Foundation

Feather and Shield Society Members ($5,000-$9,999)Anonymous* Anonymous* Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg

James River Society Members ($1,000-$4,999)Mr. & Mrs. Bill Beach* Mr. & Mrs. Dave Belote* Camp Chanco Alumni Association* Mr. Phil & the Rev. Gini DiStanislao* Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Franklin* Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hampton* Mr. Jonathan A. George* Grace Episcopal Church, Yorktown* The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith, IV* The Edwin, Severn, & Sarah Kellam Family* Mr. Larry Kohmescher* Mr. Jack Mace* Manakin Episcopal Church, Midlothian* Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Meredith, Jr.* St. George’s Episcopal Church, Newport News* St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hampton* St. Matthias Episcopal Church, Midlothian, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Colonial Heights* St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Suffolk* St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach* Mr. & Mrs. Tom Summerlin* Mr. Gonjoe C. Winn*

Powhatan Society Members ($500-$999)Mr. & Mrs. Fred Boze* Mr. Benedict Bruno* Mr. Douglas Bullett* Mr. Jim Camp* Mr. & Mrs. Ash Cutchin* Mr. & Mrs. Steve Darlington* Mr. Davis Duke, Jr.* Eastern Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach* Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Midlothian* Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southern Virginia* Mr. & Mrs. Jim Marquette* Mr. & Mrs. John Mills* St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach* Mr. & Mrs. C. Latané Sale, Jr.* Mr. & Mrs. John Shannon* St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Women, Norfolk* St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Appomattox* St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Blackstone* St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk* Mr. & Mrs. Jerrold L. Twigg*

Surry Society Members ($100-$499)Mr. Klas Abrahamsson* All Saint’s Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach* Mr. & Mrs. Fred Alligood* Anonymous* Miss Brooke Banazek* Miss Grace Banazek* Mr. Kevin Bender* Mr. & Mrs. Willie Campbell* Miss Kaytlin Church* Mr. Richard Cole* Ms. Nancy “Jebbie” Crowe* Ms. Margaret Daly* The Rev. & Mrs. David Davenport* Mr. Bruce Deemer* Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Durren* Episcopal Church of the Advent, Norfolk* Episcopal Church Women of Christ and Grace Church, Petersburg* Miss Alexa Fiske* Mr. Carlyle Gravely* Mr. & Mrs. Ames Herbert* Hickory Neck Episcopal Church, Toano* The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Peter Hogg, Jr.* Mr. David Holshouser* Ms. Edith M. Hoyt* Mr. & Mrs. Gareth Kalfas* Ms. Martha P. LaGiglia* Mr. Mark Lanier* Mr. David & the Rev. Julia Dorsey Loomis* Mrs. Judith Lovegren* Mr. & Mrs. Peter Lowry* Mr. William Mace* Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel McCormick* Mr. & Mrs. Jim Neff* Mr. Neil Newsom* Ms. Gale Nicholson* Ms. M. Kathleen Nolen-Martin & Dr. Frederick Martin, III* Miss Emily Newsom* Mr. Vincent Olivieri* The Order of the Daughters of the King, Midlothian* Ms. M.J. Perkins * Mr. & Mrs. Bill Porter* Ms. Jennifer Pallas Rodriguez* Mr. & Mrs. Charles Schindler, Sr.* Ms. Ashley Scruggs* Miss Brook Sexauer* Ms. Ruth Simmons* Mr. Douglas Smith* St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Chesapeake* St. Francis Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach* St. James Episcopal Church, Warfield* St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Newport News* Mr. Thomas Stark, III* Mr. Andrew Summerlin* Mr. & Mrs. Mike Summerlin* Mr. & Mrs. Jim Thurmond* The Rev. Canon Edward J. Tracy* Trinity Episcopal Church, South Boston* The Rev. Eileen Walsh* Mr. & Mrs. Sam Webster* Mr. & Mrs. Bill Willey* Miss Pamela Pine Winslow* Mrs. Karen Witherspoon* Mr. & Mrs. Raol A. Wolf* Mr. Curt Womble* The Women of Eastern Shore Chapel, Virginia Beach* The Women of St. Timothy’s Church, Clarksville* Women of the Church of the Good Shepherd, McKenney* Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wright

Friends of Chanco Members ($25-$99)Mr. Bowen Ault* Mr. William Ault* Mr. John Bates* Miss Hannah Beach* Mr. Eli Beardsley* Ms. Zoe Beardsley* Miss Ava Bergren* Miss Brooke Boynton* Mr. Nate Broughton* Mr. Jimmy Bugg* Mr. Jacob Camp* Mr. James Camp* Miss Annabeth Cary* Miss Charlotte Davey* Miss Keara Davis* Miss Madeline Dunaway* Miss Samantha Fischer* Ms. Mary B. Fenner* Miss Sofia Fitzwilliam* Mr. Colin Glavas* Mr. Coen Glavas* Mr. & Mrs. James Glynn* The Rev. Jaqueline Segar Gravatt* Ms. Catherine Hager* Miss Mary Harrison* Miss Elizabeth Harrison* Mr. Andrew Hucke* Col. Gordon Hunt* Mr. & Mrs. Linmore Jones* Miss Anna Joyce* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Koren* Mr. Elliott Maas* Miss Addison Matevia* Miss Mackenzie Matevia* Miss Elizabeth Morgan* Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Newsome* Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Palmer* Mr. Robert Parker* Miss Jean Plymire* Mr. Michaux Raine, IV* Mrs. Nicole Renz Bergman* Mr. Stephen G. Ritz* Miss Brooke Rogers* Mr. Alex Rous* Mr. Nicholas Smithgeorge* St. Monica’s Guild Church of the Good Shepherd, Richmond* Mr. Steve Summerlin* The Rev. & Mrs. David Teschner* Mr. & Mrs. Buck Tharpe* Ms. Melissa Thrasher* Mr. Campbell Tyler* Mr. Stuart Tyler* Mr. & Mrs. Coleman Upson* Mr. Michael Vasiloff* Ms. Teresa Vejvoda* Virginia Peanut Grower’s Association* Miss Lulu Wilson* Miss Abigail Wilson* Ms. Lisa Wood*

Gifts in Kind Ideal Solutions Services, LLC* Mr. Michael Kellam* Mr. Tim Sessions

Memorial and Honorary Gifts

In honor of Ames Herbert’s retirementVirginia Peanut Grower’s AssociationMr. and Mrs. Buck Tharpe

In gratitude for our seven grandchildrenMr. & Mrs. Fred Alligood

In memory of Katy Barnes EbersoleMr. & Mrs. Tim BanazekMr. & Mrs. Steve Darlington

In memory of Robert James GoliwasMrs. Nancy Beach

In honor of Gareth Kalfas and Talley BanazekThe Rev. & Mrs. David Davenport

In honor of Mary and Chris WilliamsonEmmanuel Episcopal Church

In gratitude for the Chanco Board of DirectorsMr. & Mrs. James Glynn

In gratitude for All Saints Church, Virginia BeachThe Rev. Segar Gravatt

In memory of Twoy WilliamsonMr. & Mrs. Talley BanazekMr. & Mrs. Ames HerbertMs. Theresa Vejvoda

In memory of Perry MooreMr. & Mrs. Linmore Jones

In memory of Edwin C. and Helen O. KellamThe Edwin, Severn, & Sarah Kellam Family

In memory of Oz HerzerMs. Marty LaGiglia

In memory of Thomas E. YougloveMr. Mark Lanier

In honor of Laurann, Grace and Brooke BanazekMs. Joanne Rogers

In gratitude for our children and grandchildren

Mr. and Mrs. C. Latané Sale, Jr.

In memory of Peter S. Hogg and William Perry Moore, IVMs. Ruth Simmons

In memory of Katherine W. StarkMr. William Stark

In honor of our parents, Tom and Susan SummerlinMr. Andrew SummerlinMr. and Mrs. Mike SummerlinMr. Steve Summerlin

In memory of Robert SlaminMs. Melissa Thrasher

Chanco on the James Conference Center

provides opportunities for learning and growth to many.

Many businesses, families and churches enjoyed and supported

Chanco on the James in 2016 including:

Advent Episcopal Church, NorfolkAll Saint’s Episcopal Church, Virginia BeachArmstrong Leadership ProgramBina High School, NorfolkBruton Parish Church (Canterbury)Camp Chanco Alumni AssociationCatholic Campus MinistryChrist Church, SmithfieldChrist the King Catholic SchoolChrist the Redeemer Anglican ChurchCity Church of RichmondCity of Williamsburg Dept. of Human ServicesCursillo in the Diocese of Southern VirginiaDiocese of Southern Virginia Executive BoardDiocese of Southern Virginia Clergy ConferenceDiocese of Southern Virginia Episcopal Youth CommunityDiocese of Virginia, RichmondEastern Area Filipino Christian FellowshipEastern Shore Chapel, Virginia BeachEducation for MinistryEmmanuel Episcopal Church, Virginia BeachFortune Family ReunionFresh StartGrace Episcopal Church, YorktownHampton Roads Women’s GroupHappening in the Diocese of Southern VirginiaIglesia Jesus es la RespuestaKing of Glory Lutheran ChurchLeadership Historic TriangleMenchville Outdoor Science ClubPeninsula Korean Baptist Church Young AdultRotary District 7600Scrapbooking GroupSt. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Virginia BeachSt. Augustine Church

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Portsmouth St. George’s Episcopal Church, Newport NewsSt. Giles Presbyterian ChurchSt. John’s Episcopal Church, ChesterSt. John’s Episcopal Church, HamptonSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church, NorfolkSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church, RichmondSt. Peter’s Episcopal Church, NorfolkSt. Timothy’s Anglican ChurchStephen Ministries of Eastern Shore ChapelThe Gathering at Scott Memorial United Methodist ChurchTrinity Episcopal ChurchThe College of William & MaryWithers, Woolford & Darden Families

Campus Ministries

Retreat

Fall 2016

Cursillo Co-ed Weekend

October 2016

Executive DirectorMr. Gareth KalfasEmail: director@chanco.org

Development/Marketing CoordinatorMs. Talley BanazekEmail: talley@banazek.com

Administrative CoordinatorMs. Melissa WanstreetEmail: hospitality@chanco.org

Housekeeping Manager Ms. Shanna Matthews

HousekeepingMs. Anna Padget

Property KeeperMr. Matt Washam

Food Service DirectorMr. Rafael Walters

Chanco on the James394 Floods DriveSpring Grove, VA 23881

Toll Free: 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626)Email: hospitality@chanco.org Web: www.chanco.org

The Rt. Rev. Herman Hollerith, IVBishop, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia

The Rev. Canon Ed TracyCanon for Administration, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia

Ms. Ashley Scruggs, PresidentDiocesan Youth Missioner

Mr. Dave Belote, Vice-PresidentSt. Aidan’s, Virginia Beach

Mr. Jerrold Twigg, TreasurerGrace Church, Yorktown

Mrs. Angie Lowry, SecretaryChrist Church, Smithfield

Mr. Doug BullettSt. Michael’s, Bon Air

Mrs. Nancy BeachSt. John’s, Hampton

Ms. Juli EdwardsSt. Christopher’s, Portsmouth

Mr. Jim MarquetteSt. Simon’s by the Sea, Virginia Beach

Mr. Jimmy NewsomeEmmanuel, Franklin

Mr. Neil NewsomSt. Matthias, Midlothian

Mr. Bill PorterBruton Parish, Williamsburg

Mr. Charlie SchindlerEmmanuel, Virginia Beach

Mr. Michael VasiloffSt. Michael’s, Colonial Heights

The Rev. Eileen WalshSt. Christopher’s, Portsmouth

Mr. Gonjoe “Buzzy” WinnGood Shepherd, McKenney

Chanco on the James Board of Directors 2016

The Chanco Staff

Meet Your Chanco Team

The 2016 Chanco Board at their annual retreat

The Vision of ChancoFrom Our Bishop

"I envision Chanco being everything it currently is and much, much more. I see it as a place with the potential to be the true spiritual heart of Southern Virginia - a place where people come from all over for spiritual formation, refreshment and worship, a place characterized by Christian hospitality.  I see the summer camp as a place for our young people to grow in their spiritual awareness and to begin to find their place in the community of the baptized.   And finally, I see it as a place that draws in people from both inside and outside our Church, giving us an opportunity to share with them God’s love as revealed in the beauty of creation."

+ The Rt. Rev. Holly Hollerith, IV Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia

Chanco on the James !394 Floods Drive !Surry, Virginia 23881 ! www.chanco.org ! 888-7CHANCO (888-724-2626)