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Dear Julie,

Our Camp, Inc. Can only thank you and all involved in the approval of the Planning Only Grant. The ensuing Feasibility Study has come up with wonderful results that shows our program and plans completely feasible.

We are in the process ofusing the results ofthe Feasibility Study to make this project happen. Because of the results fo the study, many funding sources are stepping forward and showing great interest in our proposals.

I mailed you a copy of the Feasibility Study by Priority Mail after visiting with Michelle in your office today. I apologize for not having this letter with it.

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Gratefully acknowledged are the Our Camp Board Members and Staffwho guided the study process by answering countless questions during several meetings and offered their ideas and vision to help make this report more complete and accurate.

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Board Members Mary Jean Roush, President

Nancy McIntyre, Vice President Jodi Smith, Treasurer

Tom Smith, Grantsman ShirleyAllen

Joyce Lofgren

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THE CONSULTING TEAM

The consulting team consisted ofprinciples from CER Professional Consultants, 237 North Main Street, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 and Wilson & Company, 14 Timm Drive, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801. They are as follows:

• Thomas L. Barker, P.E., CER Professional Consultants, Project Coordinator • Gregory T. Oltvedt, NCARB, AIA, CER Professional Consultants, Project Architect and

ParticipatingAuthor • Kevin Hamilton, CER Professional Consultants, Graphics and Project Designer • Angela Grim, CER Professional Consultants, Graphics and Site Layout • Adam Zimmer, CER Professional Consultants, Infrastructure Cost Estimates • Keith Wilson, Wilson & Company, Financial Investigator and Participating Author

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments i The Consulting Team ii

1.0 REPORT SUMMARY 1-1 1.1 Introduction 1-1 1.2 Camp 1-2 1.3 Respite 1-2 1.4 VISion 1-2 1.5 Financial 1-2

2.0 PLANNIN"G PROCESS 2-1 2.1 Introduction 2-1

3.0 NEEDS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS 3-1 3.1 Types ofDisability 3-1 3.2 Opportunities provided by Our camp for Clients and Caregivers 3-1

4.0 OUT CAMP PROGRAMS AND VISION 4-1 4.1 What is Our Camp? 4-1 4.2 Who is Our Camp? 4-1 4.3 Our Camp Mission 4-2 4.4 The Vision 4-3 4.5 TlIIldine 4-3

5.0 SWOTANALYSIS - STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS5-1 5.1 Strengths 5-1 5.2 Weaknesses 5-1 5.3 Opportunities 5-1 5.4 Threats 5-2

6.0 APPROACH ANALYSIS 6.1 Measures ofSuccess 6-1 6.2 Approach 6-2 6.3 Objectives of the Recommended Approach 6-2

7.0 ANALYSIS OF NEED 7-1 7. 1 Introduction 7-1

7.1.1 Purpose 7-1 7.1.2 Methods used in the Analysis 7-1 7.1.3 Resources and References 7-2


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7.1.4 Summary ofFindings 7-2 7.2 Analysis ofNeed-Detail 7-3

7.2.1 Definitions 7-3 7.2.2 Service Area 7-6 7.2.3 Distribution ofPersons with Disabilities -By State 7-6 7.2.4 Prevalence and Severity ofDisabilities 7-7 7.2.5 Need Qualified Persons 7-9 7.2.6 Disability Factor by Age ofPerson 7-9 7.2.7 TargetingAgeGroups 7-9 7.2.8 DisabilityAmong Children 7-1 a 7.2.9 DisabilityAmong YoungAdult Populations 7-11 7.2.10 Disability Among Middle Aged Adult Populations 7-11 7.2.11 Elderly Populations - 65 Years Plus 7-12 7.2.12 Unaccounted , 7-13 7.2.13 Adjustments to the Age Qualified Persons 7-13 7.2.14 Summary ofQualified Persons 7-14 7.2.15 Affordability andAbility to Pay 7-14 7.2.16 Discussion ofServices and Products 7-15 7.2.17 Extended Stay Camp Program 7-15 7.2.18 Respite Program 7-15 7.2.19 Special Events and Facility Rental 7-16

8.0 FmANCIALANALYSIS 8-1 8.1 Purpose 8-1 8.2 Summary ofFmdings 8-1 8.3 Assumptions used in the Analysis 8-2 8.4 Resources used in the Analysis 8-2 8.5 Programs 8-2 8.6 MarketSize 8-2 8.7 FacilityDesign 8-3 8.8 Facility Utilization 8-3 8.9 Market Share 8-4 8.10 Allocation 8-4 8.11 Revenue - Sources 8-7 8.12 Payrolls - Projected 8-9 8.13 Expenses - Variable Operating 8-12 8.14 Expenses - Fixed Operating 8-12 8.15 Capital- Construction 8-13 8.16 Capital-Working Capital 8-14 8.17 Total Cash Used and Provided 8-14 8.18 DebtService 8-15 8.19 Reserves 8-15


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9.0 FUNDRAISIN"G 9-1 9.1 History 9-1 9.2 Missions 9-1 9.3 Short-Tenn Fundraising Strategy 9-1 9.4 l-ong-TennFundraisingStrategy 9-2 9.5 Funding for Campus Buildings 9-4

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1.0 REPORT SUMMARY

1.1 Introduction

Recognizing special challenges faced by developmentally disabled people and the lack ofenrichment opportunities available to them, a team ofexperienced caregivers began offering one-week camp experiences fourteen years ago. Those same individuals have continued to volunteer each year, hosting one camp for youth and one camp for adults. They formed Our Camp, Inc. to provide life-enriching opportunities for those who may be limited in their level ofparticipation and performance but who are not limited in their level or satisfaction.

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each year for spots in its camps. Fortunately the leaders of this enterprise remain active and are seeking to expand their services to provide as many as 48 camps each year.

In early 2004, the Our Camp Board applied for aplanning-only grant from theWyoming

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Today the Our Camp Board envisions a facility to accommodate both campers and respite clients on a forty-six acre parcel south ofSheridan, across from Sheridan College. The concept presented in this report envisions a campus plan with 14 camper cabins, two staffcabins, and a main lodge facility with a connected respite facility. Two additional staffcabins will house 12 staffmembers in each cabin. The main lodge will contain dining and kitchen facilities, multipurpose space, and administrative offices. Outdoor recreational facilities for youth will be adjacent to the respite facility. Natural site amenities would also be enhanced for picnicking and other outdoor activities. Additional land is reserved for expanded programs such as athletic competitions for campers or organized events such as Special Olympics.

Our Camp, Inc., has 501(c)(3) certification for donors and can begin immediate fundraising activities for the proposed capital expenditures.


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1.2 Camp The camp experience is like a one-week vacation filled with activities that help develop skills and provide recreation. No other facility provides similar services in the seven-state region. (Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana) Parents, guardians, and special caregivers also need "time off' from the constant vigilance that people with special needs require. So while the Our Camp clients are enjoying their week of fun and skill development, their loved ones can have time to themselves.

1.3 Respite People with special challenges in Northeast Wyoming need respite care in a safe, stimulating environment. Respite services would satisfy the need for short-term facilities during the workday orovemight. No facility with the capability ofcaring for individuals with special needs in a safe, stimulating environment exists in Northeastern Wyoming. The facility would accommodate several age groups separately: 3 to 6 years old, 6 to 10 years old, 10 to 18 years old, and adults. After fourteen years of providing services using limited facilities that denied service to many applicants, the Board applied for a planningonly grant to conduct a feasibility investigation. The purposes of the study, culminating in a fmal report, were to:

1. Select the best site for a new facility to provide camp and respite services; 2. Create a conceptual design of a campus specifically for the selected site and estimate construc

tioncosts; 3. Prepare a financial master plan for the proposed facility at the selected site; 4. Investigate the feasibility ofchanging the Our Camp mission from camps mostly supported by

volunteers, to a full-time facility offering up to 48 camps annually; 5. Forecast the transition period that might be necessary for the major expansion of Our Camp's

operations at a new site; 6. Recommend an implementation plan that includes strategies for procuring funds necessary for

capital expenditures and scholarship assistance to a portion of the camping clientele.

1.4 Vision The Our Camp vision includes a short-term "The peace ofmind from knowing that (my child) implementation strategy to build and operate is in a safe place and having fun is priceless." the new facility for both camp and respite services and a long-range development plan

designed to serve the diverse needs ofpotential clients who reside in the seven-state region.

1.5 Financial Feasibility Studies reviewed in conjunction with this report revealed that there are more than 600,000 individuals with disabilities in Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Montana who are potential Our Camp clients. The majority have limited financial means and would be eligible for financial assistance to defray the camping costs. About 30% would pay the proposed fee of $480.00 for housing, meals, and the associated services for a six-day camp.


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Our Camp anticipates initial grants of$50,000 during the next three months and additional gifts of $2 million, a third of the total capital expenditures of the campus facility. The marketing plan will seek to recruit camping clients with financial resources to pay the proposed fees of $480 per week. Applications would continue indefinitely for grant funds available for scholarships for financially disadvantaged campers.

By offering high quality services, many clients will return annually, reducing overall marketing costs per camper. Marketing will be a consistent means for dispersing infonnation to potential clients so that future camps may be at capacity year round.

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2.0 PLANNING PROCESS

2.1 Introduction In July, CER attended the fIrst Our Camp Board meeting to begin the Feasibility Study. The major agenda item was site selection. It was decided that the Wagon Box Ranch site near Story and Sheridan County property near Bradford Brinton Museum in Big Hom should be eliminated from consideration because of accessibility problems and the high cost of acquisition. The Board requested that CER evaluate the Aspen Creek site near Dayton, Wyoming, and property across from Sheridan College. Selection criteria were established by the Board and a spreadsheet was subsequently prepared by CER.

At the second focus meeting on September 14, 2004, ((This is the only camp (my child) has attended the Board reviewed the site evaluation. The Sheridan that allows him to participate College site was selected pending further analysis of to the fullest ofhis abilities. " access to U.S. Highway 87 and infrastructure costs. The Board requested that sketches of a campus be prepared based on the Our Camp vision of individual cabins housing eight clients and up to two staffmembers, plus a central building for dining, recreation, and respite activities.

At the third focus meeting on September 28, 2004, the campus sketches were reviewed. The Board requested that updated drawings be presented at the next meeting.

On October 19, 2004, Wilson & Company presented a fInancial analysis based on the selected model parameters and CER presented updated campus drawings.

At the fInal focus meeting on December 8, 2004, the Board Members endorsed the fInancial model and the campus drawings. Preparation of the Feasibility Report followed, with a draft presented on February 22, 2005.


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3.0 NEEDS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS

3.1 Types of Disability Disabilities fall into two categories - physical and mental- and can cause those with them to require minimal to constant supervision. Physical impairments result in functional limitations and may be sensory in nature, blindness or deafness or less severe impairment. There may be physical limitations in the lower body, reducing the capability for walking or climbing stairs, or upper body disabilities relating to reaching, lifting, or carrying. Adisability may be mental, which creates challenges for learning, remembering, or concentrating. These people may be able to care for themselves, or be so impaired that dressing, bathing, and just getting around their homes may require assistance.

3.2 Opportunities provided by Our Camp for Clients and Caregivers Disabled people either live in institutions or are at home with caregivers who are guardians, family members, or professionals. Frequently, people reside in institutions 365 days per year and never leave unless accompanied by a caregiver. Opportunities for recreation or educational experiences are generally non-existent outside the confmes oftheir normal living environment.

People living with assistance at home are frequently a challenging, unrelenting responsibility to their caregivers. The Our Camp program is a unique opportunity for disabled individuals to enjoy a week in a natural setting that is both safe and stimulating. It also provides time offfor personal caregivers. The fact that clients consider the Our Camp experience a fabulous opportunity is manifested by long waiting lists, without marketing.

«Thank you so much for being such a caring and loving camp. It means so much to us as this is the only respite we get through the year. "


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4.0 OUR CAMP PROGRAMS AND VISION

Born of a passion to serve those in need, Our Camp conducted its first one-week program in 1990. Since then, the camps have been conducted each summer at the Presbyterian facility near Story, Wyoming. After 14 annual camps for adults and youth, many of the same leaders still serve on the Our Camp Board.

The unmet need for camp experiences led the Our Camp Board to envision a permanent facility offering client services up to 48 weeks per year.

4.1 What is Our Camp? Our Camp is operated as anon-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, dedicated to serving people with disabilities and their families. It has primarily been a volunteer organization, with some paid staffemployed during a two-week period each year. Our Camp's mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mental and physical impairments through a camp experience.

4.2 Who is Our Camp? The Our Camp Board of Directors is comprised ofsix dedicated professionals who are passionate about the mission ofthe organization. (See Appendix B for individual resumes)

Tom Smith has been with the Our Camp Board since 1990. He owns and operates Tom's Payee Service, serving as an advocate for disabled Veterans and disabled individuals by managing their benefits and individual finances, whether from a privatejob, Social Security or Veterans Benefits. He also serves as the organization's grant writer and public relations liaison. As such, he has been successful in securing $185,650 in grant monies for various Our Camp projects.

Jodi Smith has also been with the Our Camp Board since 1990. She has been working with disabled people for more than 25 years. Her past experience includes tenure as a custodian with Tongue River High School. While there she was responsible for training Special Education Students in custodial duties. She was also a Supported Employment Specialist with RENEW, an employment service for disabled people. Currently she is the Director ofWyoming Easter Seals, a position she has held for the past 14 years. As such she is responsible for providing services to clients statewide. Her affiliation with the Our Camp Board has given her the opportunity to use her professional experiences in many volunteer capacities including Camp Recreational Director, Camp Director, Camp Coordinator and Office Manager/Coordinator.

Shirley Allen has been with the Our Camp Board for 15 years. Currently she is the Day Habilitation Manager at Easter Seals ofWyoming. In this position she works with 30 mentally and physically disabled clients and supervises 12 staff members. She has also worked as a Job Coach and Vocational Specialist with Easter Seals for many years. Her positions at Our Camp include Counselor, Recreation and Craft Director, Cook and Camp Director (which she did for 17 years). Shirley is responsible for


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volunteer training and has seen many of the camp volunteers return year after year and then go on to pursue careers in related fields after high school graduation.

Nancy McIntyre has served on the Our Camp Board for the past ten years. She has been the Director of the Tongue River Child's Place in Ranchester, Wyoming for the past 14 years. Nancy has spent her career working in the childcare field, which included 8 years as the owner/operator ofa licensed, inhome daycare. Nancy also has served in many different positions at the camp throughout the years. In 2004, she attended the Wyoming Safe Serve Class and became a certified cook so that she could serve in that position at the camps.

Joyce Lofgren began her involvement with Our Camp one summer as a camp volunteer and has served on the Board ever since. Joyce brings to the board more than 30 years experience as an economist and entrepreneur. Currently, she owns and operates a small art gallery/gift shopto promote local artists and community development. She uses her grant writing and economic analysis tools to benefit local, non-profit organizations, including Our Camp. She brings an appreciation for both the arts and business to the Board.

Spanning the past 15 years, Mary Jean Baker Roush has served in many roles on the Board. Before her retirement, Mary Jean taught elementary school at several one-room schools in rural Wyoming and

North Dakota. She also worked as the Case manager ofIn-Home Service at the Sheridan Senior

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Director, Mary Jean organized, solicited, and secured state funds for home care services to the

elderly ofSheridan County. This program eventually became the model for similarprograms across the state.

Other Volunteers In addition to the Board, Our Camp uses high school and college students as volunteer counselors each year. Many of these students return year after year and go on to pursue careers serving people. Last year 51 people, including students and adults from the surrounding states, worked as volunteer staff at the campus.

Paid Staff Each year, Our Camp employs three medical staffduring camp weeks (one for the Children's Camp and two for the Adult Camp). In addition, each camp has a hired cook, assistant cook, a dishwasher, and a housekeeper to clean up after each camp.

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Commitments to achieve this mission: • Clients Be a team whose effectiveness is measured by the numbers ofcampers who return

year after year. • Employees Foster a working environment that creates pride in Our Camp's vitality and achieve

ments in service and care. • Community Provide experiences for our volunteers that leave them with an appreciation for what

those with disabilities can accomplish with a little help. • Financial Guarantee short and long term fmancial stability through consistent self-sustaining

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To achieve the vision, Our Camp would operate a campus consisting offourteen cabins, each housing eight clients and up to two caregivers with recreational, dining, and kitchen facilities, shared with an extended care respite program serving primarily the local communities in Northeastern Wyoming. The rural setting is designed for outdoor activities compatible with each season.

Our Camp must become a financially self-sustaining enterprise supported by client fees and grant funding from other charitable organizations.

Services will consist of three revenue-producing programs: Camps for six days and five nights serving individuals from a seven-state region. Grant funding would provide scholarships for campers without financial resources to pay the entire cost of their camp experience. Extended Respite Care for those residing primarily in Northeastern Wyoming for periods ofeight hours each day to overnight or longer stays. Rental ofCamp Facilities to outside organizations and groups providing hospitality services for meals, housekeeping, and event management.


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4.5 Timeline 2005-2010 Completion ofthe first-phase facility may require five years ofsite acquisition, fund raising, facility design, staffmember recruitment and training, and initial operations. (Figure 4.1 and 4.2) Specific steps in an implementation plan are: (See also Figure 4.3)

2005 • Feasibility Study and Planning Process (January 1-March 31,2005)

Raise approximately $50,000 in order to purchase an option to hold the desired property until the end of2006 and to finance a continuing planning process.

• Business Plan Preparation (April 1 - September 30,2005) Prepare a strategic plan as the next step in the planning process to describe how to: 1. Research and implement a market plan; 2. Detennine personnel skills needed for an appropriate professional organization; 3. Prepare a comprehensive fundraising strategy; 4. Design acampus facility.

• Engage services ofa professional fundraiser or agency to begin the capital campaign (July 2005). • Conduct architectural programming of the new facility (October 1- December 1,2005). • Hire a full-time Project Manager to serve the Board and lead the development of a new Our Camp,

Inc. organization and facility design (March 2006). • Potential sale ofa portion ofthe 46-acre parcel to an appropriate organization whose services can

enhance and supplement Our Camp programs (May 2006). • Find organizations willing to lease space when the campus facility is available. • More specific visions for this period will be developed during the next two years. Space has been

reserved for additional facility expansion and special event venues.

2006 • Market Plan Implementation (January 1, 2005 -August 31,2007)

Implement market plan, allowing clients to make camp reservations for Fall 2007. • Campus Design (January 1- June 30, 2006) Design complete facility with 14 cabins. • Campus Construction (August 1,2006 - August 31,2007)

Begin construction ofa first-phase campus with six cabins, one staffcabin, multipurpose building housing respite, kitchen, dining, and recreational facilities, maintenance building, parking facilities, and interior roadways and pedestrian paths.

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5.0 SWOTANALYSIS - STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS

5.1 Strengths Our Camp is an experienced management and service organization that can position itselfto become a widely recognized and respected provider ofcamp and respite services inWyoming and the surrounding states. Its strengths arise from an experiencedBoard and staffwith an ambitious vision to create new and valuable opportunities for hundreds ofthousands ofdisabled individuals.

The proposed site encompasses 46 acres bordered by Little Goose Creek on the West and U.S. Highway 87 on the East. U.S. Highway 87 on the East border will provide excellent road access. Economical availability ofCity services results inquality land for creating acampus designed especially for acontemporary yet natural camp environment. This site includes more land than Our Camp is expected to need for 14 cabins, other buildings, and a separate venue for competitive athletic events.

A third strength is the land not needed for the present and future use by Our StrengthsCamp that could be sold to other organizations that would be either compat

ible or synergistic for Our Camp activities. Sale ofparcels to other enter Experienced Leadership prises will substantially reduce Our Camp's site acquisition costs. Quality Site

Inspired VisionAnother advantage, Our Camp happens to be located in a scenic community. This will be a factor in recruiting trained stafffrom both this community as well as outside the community.

The Report authors believe that an intangible strength is the vision ofthe currentBoard Members who will inspire and invigorate a capable and dedicated professional staffthat must be recruited and trained to operate the proposed campus. Our Camp's numerous individual strengths create a solid foundation for future success.

5.2 Weaknesses The most significant weakness is that Our Camp is primarily avolunteer organization and must create a professional. The expanded Our Camp organization must create a viable business plan withmarketing strategies, locate funding to create financial stability and develop anew facility to provide services that currently do not exist.

5.3 Opportunities Our Camp's remarkable opportunities arise from: • The fundamental strengthofthe experienced and visionary Board members coupledwith the moral

and financial support ofmany volunteers, foundations and organizations. • Potential acquisition ofahigh-quality landparcel for the intended use. • Anew, innovative campus designed specifically for those with disabilities that includes amultipurpose

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ment with access to a major highway and proximity to medical and other services in Sheridan, plus economical infrastructure development costs.

• A distinct vision for serving large numbers ofpeople who will look to Our Camp as the sole provider ofspecial and therapeutic services.

Many opportunities will allow Our Camp to become a leading provider ofcamp type recreational facility and respite services inWyoming and surrounding states. Bymanaging high qualitycamping and respite facilities, providing services unique in a seven-state areapresent the opportunity to generate revenue through grants and increasing income from clients who will have the financial resources to pay the full cost oftheir camping experience.

5.4 Threats Our Camp is threatened with apotential inability to expand its organization fast enough or acquire sufficient funding to build and operate its proposed campus. Like any new business, Our Camp faces numerous risks ofcapital shortfalls, marketing thatproduces fewer clients than expected, and the possibility oflabor costs that exceed financial projections.

Our Camp seeks to become a leading provider of innovative services for people with special needs.

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6.0 APPROACHANALYSIS

6.1 Measures of Success Althoughchallenging,because there is no single definition that fully describes eachclient's individual response to their camping experience and respite services, success must be measured for an effective service provider to evaluate its programs. Indicators ofsuccess within an organization are client satisfaction, staffmorale, institutional efficiency, and financial stability. Perhaps amoreimportantmeasure of success are the rates that clients return for subsequent camps. All these distinctmeasures ofsuccess are useful tools for funding agencies to defend their grants to an organization that continually improves its services. Our Camp will continue to strive to develop a reputation for quality camp and respite to help entice new clients to Our Camp.

Four measures ofinternal success are presented for consideration: 1. ClientSatisfaction

Our Camp staffwill solicit the opinion ofclients before and after their camp orrespite experience. Implementation ofnew camps and activities tailored to the needs ofeach camper offer the opportunity to compare client satisfaction regarding existing retreat and respite services. Specific evaluation criteria include the quality ofservice, the efficiency and effectiveness ofthe service, and the comfort level ofboth clients and staffwhile beinginvolved in the camping or respite experience. Clients' comfort levels involve issues ofprivacy and respect in the provisions ofcamping services and their sense ofwell-beingin the environmentofferedby OurCamp's physical facilities.

2. StaffMorale Staffmembers will know iftheir organiza "One ofthe benefits ofa camp like yourstion is effective and providing the keys to their professional success. Government is the week ofrespite which the family receives criteriarelates to management leadership, while the camper is in your capable hands. quality ofthe administrative staff, and the The family is able to relax a little more physically."design and maintenance ofthe physical facility.

3. InstitutionalEfficiency This measure ofsuccess relates to Our Camp's ability to match services to unmet needs.

4. FmancialStability Service contracts must be priced to produce sufficient net revenue to create acash reserve which will provide long-tennfinancial stability. Additionally, further resources willbe needed to finance the expansion oftreatment services including the amortization ofdebt incurred to build new facilities and to hire and train additional staffmembers. The new facility should reflect state-of-the-art design and use long-lasting durable construction materials to reduce future maintenance costs.



External measures ofsuccess relate clients' response to service in terms ofthose who return for subsequent camps. The authors recommend that Our Camp institute a program ofcontinual contact with former campers as a marketing tool and explore the possibility offurther financial assistance. Campers' caregivers could contribute to an endowment fund so that Our Camp becomes increasinglyindependent from individual grants and revenue from camping fees. Thegrowthofvolunteerism and donations to an endowment fund could be considered measures ofexternal success.

6.2 Approach The Our Camp vision anticipates construction ofthe new campus facility during the next five years and increasing average occupancy from 40% to 80%.

The mostly volunteer organization that conducts two one-week camps per year must expand to 22 camps per year immediately after campus construction is complete, growing to 48 camps annually, representing 80% occupancy. The campus will be fully developed and additional venues for special activities would help broaden Our Camp's appeal to people with a wide variety ofimpairments.

6.3 Objectives ofthe RecommendedApproach 1. Acquire the 46-acre site to provide room for expansion as well as provide extra land for sale to

appropriate other organizations. 2. Create a camp environment unique in the seven-state service area that embodies the concept of

temporary, state-of-the-art, care set in a rural setting with natural amenities, facilitated by new facilities whose architectural design enhances the quality ofthe guests' experience.

3. Createcamps tailored to special enrichment experiences for those with similar disabilities. 4. Continue to create a stronger organization through effective marketing strategy, capable manage

ment, sensitive care and staffdevelopment.



7.0 ANALYSIS OF NEED

7.1 Introduction

7.1.1 Purpose The stated purpose for this analysis is to estimate the numbers ofpersons who might be

served by the programs to be offered by Our Camp. The planned programs are:

1. To provide recreational services to mentally and physically impaired individuals who have limiting disabilities and are between the ages of 5 years and 64 years. These services will consist of planned camp and outdoor experiences to be held throughout the year at a specific site designed, constmcted and operated for this purpose.

2. To provide a licensed and certified respite care program for this same class ofindividuals in an appropriate setting co-located with the camp filcilities.

3. Develop a 'special events' venue that utilizes the:fucility and provides revenues that can help support the mission ofOur Camp.

7.1.2 Methotls used in the Aludysis We first identified the service area that is likely to be served by Our Camp programs and

then determined the total number ofpersons living in each state within this service area using data from the U.S. Census Bureau for 2000.

The needs identification analysis uses published data from respected research professionals to identify the disabled population within the total population living in the defined service area. We then reduced this total number by considering only those with disabilities that limited the disabled person's daily activities. The next step was to identify specific age groups within that population that would be most likely to participate in the programs offered. Finally, we

, removed the disabled persons within each age group that were likely to exln'bit severe behavioral problems that are beyond the scope ofthe programs planned by Our Camp.

The result is a total number offuBy qualified persons who are believed to constitute,the market potential for this project.

The analysis concludes with a general discussion of the financial status and ability to pay by the persons who are deemed fully qualified persons.

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7.1.3 Resources & References The information and data used in this analysis was obtained from the following: Chartbook on Disability in the United States, 1996 Krause, Lewis E., Stoddard, Susan, and Gillmartin, David An InfoUse Report. Washington, DC

U.S. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Chartbook on Mental Health and Disability in the United States, 2004 Jans, L., Stoddard, S., and Krause, L. An InfoUse Report, Washington, DC U.S. Department ofEducation National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)

Survey ofIncome and Program Participation (SIPP) U.S. Census Bureau

Profile of Selected Economic Characteristics: 2000 Geographic Areas: Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Idaho U.S. Census Bureau

Wyoming and County Population Projections, 2003 to 2020 Wyoming Department ofAdministration and Information Economic Analysis Division

Wyoming Department ofHealth Developmental Disabilities Division Annual Report, 2003

7.1.4 Su1llllUl1Y ofFindings A detailed analysis ofthese findings follows in this report. Below is a summary ofthose

findings.

Seven State Service Area Funy Qualified Persons

Total Children 5 to < 18 Years 100,800 Total Adults 18 to 44 Years 240,000 Total Adults 45 to 64 Years 270,200 Total Market Potential 611,000

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Wyoming 25,823 Montana 47,156 South Dakota 39,469 Nebraska 89,427 Colorado 224,714 Utah 116,759 Idaho 67,652

These are the numbers of persons living in the states within the service area that are considered age and disability qualified for the recreational and respite programs planned by Our Camp.

Within these qualified persons are many who are considered low income persons or families. The analysis shows 54% of the funy qualified persons will need financial assistance whlle 46% can probably pay privately using a sliding scale fee structure.

7.2 Analysis of Need - Detail

7.2.1 Definitions In order to quantify the number ofpersons who might benefit from the program, our

analysis will first identifY the definitions used in this work. These were taken from definitions already in use in the reference literature about the disabled populations.

There are numerous definitions for 'disabled' and 'disability' in use throughout the research and literature reporting on that research. A definition taken from the 1996 National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NlDRR) report provides a useful guideline for our analysis:

TABLE 7.1 Criteria - Disability

Persons 5 years or over are considered to have a disability ifthey report one or more of the following criteria:

SENSORY Blindness or severe impairment Deamess or severe impa:irm.ent

PHYSICAL Limitations in walking, climbing stairs, reaching lifting, carrying

MENTAL Difficulty in learning, remembering, concentrating SELF CARE Difficulty in dressing, bathing, getting around at home

Persons 16 years and older exhibiting any of the above plus:

OUTSIDE Difficulty in going outside the home alone ON THEJOB Difficulty working at a job or business

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A second definition that helps to understand the size ofthe disabled population is provided by the concept ofa person's major activities. This definition comes from the National Health Interview Survey as reported in the NIDRR study:

TABLE 7.2 Major Activity - Age Groups

Persons are classified in tenns of their major activities usually associated with their

particular age group.

UNDER 5YEARS Ordinary play 5 to 17 YEARS Attending school 18-69YEARS Working at a job or keeping house

Further in the report, the authors state that the most limiting condition is mental retardation. About 90% ofall MIR conditions will limit the activities ofthe person exlnDiting the condition. The NIDRR report says that there is only general agreement on how many persons have mental retardation but the most accepted estimate is that at least 1°,/0 of the noninstitutionaJized population has MIR (Non-institutional population is defined for this analysis as that disabled population not living in an Intermediate Care Facility for Mentally Retarded (ICFIMR) institution.)

One additional report examined for this analysis, the Survey ofIncome and Program Participation (SIPP). The U.S. Census Bureau defines a severe disability as a condition wherein a person is unable to perform one or more ofthe following physical functions and is considered limited in their activity because of the disability:

TABLE 7.3 Criteria - Severe Disabilities

Severe Disabilities - Functional Limitations - SIPP Study

1. Seeing ordinary newsprint with or without corrective lenses 2 Hearing noanal conversations with or without aid 3. Having one's speech understood 4. Lifting or carrying 10 pounds 5. Walking at least one quarter mile without resting 6. Oimbing a flight of stairs without resting 7. Getting around outside 8. Getting around inside 9. Getting in and out of bed


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These severe disabilities are most often the causes of limitations in inability among individuals to be able to participate in their respective major activities as identified in Table 7.2.

Finally, the literature refers to another set ofcriteria for determining disabilities among population groups. This assesses disability by need for personal assistance in carrying on daily activities. Elderly andlor younger persons who are severely disabled need help with their daily living activities. They are challenged to do many ofthe everyday things that the non-disabled populations take for granted. The accepted measurement for these needs for personal assistance is defined as Activities ofDaily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities ofDaily Living (IADLs):

TABLE 7.4 Activities of Daily Living

Personal assistance with ADLs include help with \1J Bathing @ Dressing (j) Eating ~ Ambulating

TABLE 7.5 Instrumental Activities Personal assistance with IADLs includes help with

~ Doing household chores ~ Doing necessary business ® Shopping and buying @ Getting around community

The incidence of need for ADL/IADL will have a significant impact on the staffing requirements at Our Camp and are important in determining group size, program design, cost accounting and many other operational issues related to service delivery.

A study conducted by the u.s. Census Bureau, National Health Interview Study (NHIS) says that approximately 4% of the population over 5 yean old has demonstrated needs for personal assistance. Ofthis group 1.5% need help with their ADLs and 2.5% have IADL difficulties.

A common theme in all ofthese definitions of disability criteria is the need for assistance by the disabled person in helping them to live their lives to the fullest extent possible.


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7.2.2 Service Area After defining the conditions that are considered disabling, our analysis must now iden

tify the geographic region that Our Camp may consider as its 'service area' for this project. In the past, campers have attended from Wyoming and the adjacent states ofMontana, Colorado, Nebraska and South Dakota. This analysis adds two additional states that are adjacent to Wyoming - Utah and Idaho.

TABLE 7.6 -POPULATIONS

Our Camp - PotentialService Area (2000 US Census Bureau) e WYOMING 494,100 Persons ~ MONTANA 902,155 (Il SOU1H DAKOTA 754,844 Oll NEBRASKA 1,711,263 ;) COLORADO 4,300,242 1& UTAH 2,233,169 ~ IDAHO 1,293,959

There are nearly 12 million persons.living in the identified service·area.

7.2.3 Distribution ofPersons with Dimbi1ities - By Stote The data shows that the disability rate'is fairly constant across the United States with only

slightly higher percentages living in the South. Therefore this analysis assumes that the data are applicable across the U.S. It is also reasonable that the higher the general population in any given state, the higher the number ofdisabled persons living in that state.

The SIPP study provided information that we used to chart this distribution state by state as well as the increasing disability rates by age cohort (see Table 7.7).

The numbers clearly show the increasing percentage of disability in each age group. The older a person gets the more likely he/she is to be disabled. On the other hand there are fewer numbers ofpeople in the older groups resulting in smaller absolute numbers ofpersons.

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Table 7.7 Disability Distribution by Age and State

<18Yrs 18-44 YIS 45-64 YIS 65-74 YIS 75-84 Yrs 85+YIS RATE 6.70% 13.15% 36.10% 44.60% 63.70% 84.20% WYOPop 124,443 193,074 118,669 31,343 19,615 6,735 DISABLED 8,338 25,389 42840 11,754 8,140 4.007

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MTPOD 221630 339,099 220,207 62,519 43,093 15,337 DISABLED 14,849 44,592 79,495 23,445 17,884 9,126

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SDPop 196,268 290,451 160,031 53,129 38,916 16,086 DISABLED 13150 38.194 57.n1 19923 16.150 9.571

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NEB POD 436427 674,438 367,294 115699 82,543 33,953 DISABLED 29,241 88,689 132,593 43,387 34255 20,202 , .', ~.; .:, "'- . ":"'.i-_ .-,' ~~,:o ,-. . ',-: .';~'<~.:;. ;:

COL POP 1.070,430 1,857,886 . 953,432 226,310 141,547 48,216 DISABLED 71,719 244,312 344,189 84,866 58742 28,689

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UTPOP 702,801 959,852 380,218 101,548 66,923 21,751 DISABLED 47.088 126.221 137,259 - 38.081 27,n3 12,942

T~. • • ;'. ";':- :'..(,' .....~ .-"': - ,.. '';:-,-,';:'''':':, ",c:' .- ·"··i·~··'~-.~,' \' . .:,....,.. ,'0'- IDPOP 358,407 511,795 2n.7n 75,970 51889 18,057 DISABLED 24.013 67,301 100,2n 28,489 21,534 10,744 r •. " -,..<,.{.~::,.~ .. ;--; ;",'''/';- .':'. :'. .. -".,",:;.~';-;.:: l,.;e,.'."._.:'. '.-';",'ii-:.i:.;,:,;r ;::~:' "; c,-,~_:,,··;. ;; ·,:,'L-.,\;.::,;l:', -:'~:;f';';/

TOTAL POP 3,110,406 4,826595 24n,628 666,518 444,526 160,135 DISABLED 208,397 634,697 894,424 249,944 184,478 95,280

7.2.4 Prevalence andSeverity ofDisabilities To more closely determine the numbers of disabled persons that we consider appropriate

for Our Camp, we again used data taken from the NlDRR report, summarized in Table 7.7, which shows that 19.4% of the total non-institntional population in the United States exhibited some or all of the developmental disabilities as defined in Section A above. By applying this factor we calculate the following:

Estimated Population - Service Area - 'Thble 7.6 - U.7 miDion persons at 19.4% disability factor = 2.27 million persons with some identified disability

Some of these persons are only slightly disabled and the disability does not limit the person's activity. Therefore not all ofthe persons who are classified as disabled are appropriate for Our Camp programs. Some are not dependent enough, some are medically dependent and some have behavioral problems that are beyond the scope ofservice provided at Our Camp.

Our analysis continues to refine this total disabled estimate to more closely reflect the numbers of person who are fully qualified for Our Camp programs.

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The NIDRR report further defines the disabled population by severity ofthe disability. Ofthe total disabled population, 15.0% is defined as disabled to the extent that the disability limits the person's everyday activities.

Estimated Population - Service Area - Table 7.6 -11.7 million persons at 15.0% disability factor =

1.75 million persons with a disability that limits their activity

Within this group are sub groups that have more severe limitations. The first group we have, for this analysis only, arbitrarily identified as CATEGORYA disabilities. These are disabilities identified as limiting a person's activity, but not the major activity for the age group (Table 7.2). The NIDRR report says that 4.7% ofthe general population exhibits these disabilities.

Estimated Population - Service Area - Table 7.6 - 11.7 million persons at 4.7% disability factor =

550,000 persons with a disability that limits their activity but not their major activity - CATEGORYA

Further defining severitywithin the disabled populations the report shows that 5.7% ofthe general population has limitations in the amount and kind ofmajor activity they can participate inCATEGORYB.

Estimated Population - ServiceArea - Table 7.6 - 11.7 million persons at 5.7% disability factor = 665,000 persons with a disability that limits their amount and kind ofmajor activity - CATEGORYB

Finally, 4.6% ofthe general population is disabled to a point where they cannot participate in any major activity at all- CATEGORY C.

Estimated Population - ServiceArea - Table 7.6 -11.7 million persons at 4.6% disability factor =

535,000 persons with a disability that prohibits their participation in their major activity - CATEGORYC

A graphic portrayal will help the reader to understand these numbers.

2,270,000 persons who are deemed to be "disabled"

in all levels of severity 550,000 persons with limits to activity not major activity

Category A 1,750,000 persons who

----+ are deemed disabled and ----+ "limited" in their activities 665,000 persons with limits to

amount/kind ofmajor activity

520,000 persons disabled CategoryB

----+ but not limited in their activities 535,000 persons with limits

that prohibit major activity

CategoryC

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7.2.5 Need Qualified Persons As we previously stated, not all ofthe persons who are limitedby their disability shouldbe

considered as appropriate for Our Camp programs. Category A is likely to be more independent and capable ofparticipating in their daily lives without assistance. Depending on the programdevelopment at Our Camp, some of these persons may want to participate. An example would be the active person who wants an accessible and structured programfor disabled athletes. Another example would be some form ofeducational programthat would attract persons from this category.

Based on past programs and the focus ofOur Camp, the combined groups ofCategory B and C are more likely to become 'customers' for OurCamp.

This means that there are about 1,200,000 persons living in the seven state service area that are need qualified for Our Camp programs.

The nextrefinement is to identify age-qualified groups Within the need qualified group who are likely to be attracted to the programs offered by Our Camp.

7.2.6 Disability Factor by Age ofPerson The percentage ofpersons with disabilities increases, as they grow older. Therefore the rate ofdisability is lowest for the youngest population groups and highest for the olderpopulation groups:

TABLE 7.8

Disability by Age & Prevalence AGE GROUP PREVALENCE

<18 Yrs 6.70 0/0

18 - 44 Yrs 13.15 % 45 - 64 Yrs 36.10 % 65 -74 Yrs 37.50 % 75 - 84 Yrs 41.50 % 85 Plus Yrs 59.50 %

Three age groups are ofmost interest to Our Camp. Children (5 years but less than 18 years) Younger adults (18 to 44 years) Middle-aged adults (45 to 64 years)

7.2.7 Targeting Age Groups The task for the planners and ultimately for the managers ofOur Camp is to develop creative

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Historic utilization ofOur Camp programs by disabled persons has been by adults (19 years to 64 years) and children (5 years to 18 years old) with about twice as many adults attending as children. The elderly population has been excluded on the basis oftheir increasing medical needs and chronic healthcare concerns. The plannedprograms will not acceptpersons with medicalconditions requiring clinical services beyond the availability ofemergency care from the camp nursing staff. Additionally the planners will exclude admission to persons exhibiting severe behavioral problems.

Our Camp program designers will give consideration to the distinctions between the abilities, interests and probable participation in programofferings as they design and market their products.

For example, programs designed for more active persons will not be appropriate for older disabled persons while low activity programs will not attract and entertain the younger, more active group. Children will have different abilities and needs for recreational and respite services than those for .the young to middle-aged adult. Disabled persons who seek more challenging activities (disabled athlete) will be differentfrom a group that is only capable ofpassive activities.

Creative program developmentand the marketing ofthes.e non-traditional services to the disabled community will be required to fully utilize the planned facility. Marketing to schools, advocate groups, other providers and identified individual groups will be required.

An examination ofthe prevalence ofdisability among the three age groups ofinterest is useful.

7.2.8 Disability Among Children Among childrenunder the age of 18 the prevalence for disabilities resulting in limitations oftheir

non-major activities is 1.8% as reported by NIDRR. Another 4.2% ofchildren have disabilities that limit their activities to playing or attending school andjust under one percent (0.7%) is unable to play or attend school at all.

There are 3.1 million children in the service area. 858,500 ofthese children are under the age of5 years and are below the minimum age for Our Camp programs. This leaves 2.3 million children between 5 years and 17 years old. 150,900 ofthese children are disabled with limitations in their activities:

TABLE 7.9 Disabled Children - 5 to <18 Years

40,500 limited in non-major activities -CATEGORY A 94,600 limited in amount/kind of major activity -CATEGORYB 15,800 unable to participate in major activity at all -CATEGORYC


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Our Camp programs are expected to be attractive to this age group, particularly to those in CATEGORYB and CATEGORYC. This total is 110,400 children withlimitations in major activities.

7.2.9 Disability Among Young Adult Populations The second population group that has been identified as potential consumers ofservices is the

younger adult group between 18 years and 44 years old. Currently Our Camp serves about twice as many persons in this age group as they do in the 5 years to <18 years age group. The obvious reason is the greater number ofpersons who are disabled and in this age group.

Among adults between the age of 18 and 44 years the prevalence for disabilities resulting in limitations of their non-major activitiesjumps to 7.6% ofthe total population. Another4.4% ofthese young adults have disabilities that limit their activities to theirmajor activity Gobs or keeping house) and just under over percent (1.2%) is unable to conduct their major activity at all.

There are 4.8 million young adults in the service area. 634,700 of these persons are disabled withlimitationsintheiractivities:

TABLE 7.10 Disabled Adults -18 Years to 44 Years

366,800 limited in non-major activities - CATEGORY A 209,900 limited in amount/kind of major activity - CATEGORY B

57,900 unable to participate in major activity at all - CATEGORY C

Our Camp programs are expected to be attractive to this age group, particularly to those in CATEGORYB and CATEGORY C. This total is 267,800 young adults withlimitationsin major activities

7.2.10 Disability Among Middle Aged Adult Populations The middle aged adult group is between 45 years and 64 years old.

Among adults between the age of45 and 64 years the prevalence for disabilities resulting in limitations oftheir non-major activities increases dramatically to 22.7% ofthe total population. Another 6.1% ofthese middle-aged adults have disabilities that limit their activities to their major activity Gobs or keeping house) and 7.3% are unable to conduct their major activity at all.

There are 2.5 million middle-aged adults in the service area. 894,400 of these persons are disabledwithlimitations in their activities:



TABLE 7.11 Disabled Middle Aged Adults - 45 Years to 64 Years

562,400 limited in non-major activities - CATEGORY A 151,100 limited in amount/kind of major activity - CATEGORY B 180,900 unable to participate in major activity at all - CATEGORY C

Our Camp programs are expected to be attractive to this age group, particularly to those in CATEGORY B and CATEGORY C. This total is 332,000 middle-aged adults with limitations in major activities.

7.2.11 Elderly Populations - 65 Years Plus This group constitutes a population ofapproximately 1.3 million persons living in the seven state

service area. Over halfare considered disabled in some fonn and 39% report having a disability that limits their activities. They are, for the most part retirees who are living on fixed incomes

1,200,000 persons living in 665,000 persons with limits to ... service area that could use OurJII"""

amount/kind of major activity Camp programs Category B

535,000 persons with limits Less Children under 5 years that prohibit major activity I- of age

Category C r-

(17,170 persons)

Need and Age Qualified Less Elderly over 65 years of ....(710,300 persons) ~ age

(417,000 persons)

Less Behavioral Less unaccounted

(99,300 persons) '---

(55,500 persons)

I

Fully Qualified (611,000 persons)



characterized by slightly more dependence, tendencies towards less active lifestyles, more chronic health problems and increasing needs for personal services with ADLs and IADLs.

1.27 million persons x 39% =495,800 persons with activity limitations in this age group. 416,900 ofthese individuals would be included in the CATEGORYB and CATEGORY C classifications established for this analysis.

The traditional camping and outdoor programs ofOur Camp are not expected to be attractive to this age group and they are not included in the fully qualified count. There may be opportunities for the development ofspecial programs providing experiences and group related activities that could be offered through innovative marketing and sales efforts.

7.2.12 Unaccounted The nature ofthe database causes an uncounted number ofpersons within the total. In this

analysis this unaccounted number is 55,500Persons or a margin oferror of4.6% in the estimates made in this analysis.

7.2.13 Adjustments to the Age Qualified Persons Among the age qualified populations there are disabled persons who exhibitbehavioral problems that cause them to be excluded from the total numbers offully qualifiedpersons. Our Camp managers and staffwill not be equipped to deal with these difficult to manage persons and their admittance without the specially trained staffing would prove arisk for the other participants as well as the staff.

Children A study from the Office ofSpecialEducation & Rehabilitation Services reported the following:

8.7% ofchildren 5 years to 17 years who are disabled exhibit behavioral problems. This calculates to approximately 9,600 children within the CATEGORYB and CATEGORY C groups identified in Table 7.8. These children are not considered as qualified for Our Camp.

The National Center for Health Statistics reported similarinformation for the adult groups of interest to this analysis. About10.4% ofthe young adult age group reported mental illness resulting inbehavioral problems. Nearly 28,000 persons were reported within the CATEGORYB and CATEGORY C numbers for this age group. These persons are not considered as qualified for Our Camp.

Middle Age When we examined the middle-aged group we found that 18.6% exhibited behavioral problems. This is a large group ofdisabled persons and the estimated total was 61,800 persons who would not be qualified for the Our Camp program.



7.2.14 Summary ofQualified Persons The following graphic illustration shows the adjustments made to the total numbers in order to complete the estimates ofthe number ofFully Qualified Persons for this project.

7.2.15 Affordability and Ability to Pay The current Our Camp programs provide significant services to the disabled communities at

very affordable rates. This is due in part to the stated goals ofthe organization and due in part to the fact that a large number ofOur Camp participants simply can't afford to pay for these services. Donations and grants help to defray some ofthe fees.

The financial feasibility ofthe projectwill rest in part in the success ofOur Camp management in operating acost efficientbusiness and in part in their ability to expand the funding from donations and grants. Athird source offunds will be the attraction ofthe programs to persons and families that can afford to pay privately.

The 611,000 fully qualified persons identified in the work above is expected to be made up of persons who must have financial assistance and those who can and will pay using their own money. The fee structure is expected to be "sliding scale", allowing for ability to pay. .

The measure to be used in determining the fee structure along this sliding scale is a person's financial status relative to the federal poverty level guidelines.

According to the NIDRR study, there is aclear linkbetween activity limitations due to disabilities and the person's income level. Lower family or personal income often occurs as the result ofa disability.

Low income persons are nearly 4 times as likely to have activity limitations from a disability than is a person in the mid to upper income levels.

Slightly more than 28% ofdisabled persons with family incomes belowfederal poverty levels will have disabilities resulting in activity limitations.

This figure falls to 9.4% for those with mid to upper levels ofincome.

Once again, as with the earlier analysis, the OurCamp programs will provide services most likely to attract persons with CATEGORYB and CATEGORYC activity limitations.

Our findings are that 331,600 persons below poverty will be fully qualified for OurCamp services and 279,400 persons will be above the poverty level. This indicates that Our Camp managers will need to provide funding assistance, using scholarship funding, to justover 54% ofthe fully qualified persons in the service area, while 45% can be expected to be able to privately pay for the services on a sliding scale basis.


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7.2.16 Discussion ofServices and Products The primary goal ofOur Camp is to provide alternative experiences at affordable costs to the

large and underserved developmentally disabled populations living in Wyomingand its adjacent states. Having said this, it is also the intent ofOur Camp to become self-supporting. Therefore, the fee structures will be designed to accommodate the ability to pay by the participant Some will require scholarship support while others can pay aportion with help from the scholarship funds. The rental ofthe facility willllkewise be based on the ability ofthe event group to pay for the use ofthe facility.

Two products proposed by Our Camp are specifically designed to meet the needs ofdevelopmentally disabled persons for alternative recreational experiences that are tailored to their special needs.

1. Extended stay camping programs ofone week, including on-site overnight stays, meals, and activities.

2. Extended stay respite programs that allow direct caregivers an opportunity for respite from the disabled person while providing recreational experiences to the disabled person.

A third product is the customer specific rental of the facility for use by private groups.

3. Rental of the camp facilities to special interest groups including hospitality staffing services for meals, housekeeping and event management

7.2.17 Extended Stay Camping Program This program will be offered on a weekly basis throughout the year, with activities arranged

around outdoorexperiences associatedwith the season (summer - swimming, field games, hiking, campfires; winter - snow related activities, indoor activities).

The financial feasibility model will be based on a48-weekyear with 14camping cabins and associated support facilities.

7.2.18 Respite Program Interviews with Our Camp managers and supporting research ofdata from National Child Care

Association and the NationalAdult Day Care Association confirm a significant need for these services. Wyoming Department ofHealth reports 60 to 70 children enrolled in respite in 2003. Acheckwith case managers found significant waiting lists for additional services.

It is important to note that the respite services proposed by Our Camp are not considered in the traditional sense ofday or respite care. It is anticipated that the respite programdeveloped by Our Camp will provide a recreational opportunity to the disabled personmuch like the campingexperience in the Extended Stay Camping Program. The primary difference will bein the staffing ratios and the sheltered housing and hospitality services offered.


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The respite services are expected to be utilized by parents and caregivers to provide a safe and caring place for their disabled loved ones while they take time for themselves. It is expected that while the respite programcan serve local populations, the more probable utilization will be by out ofarea caregivers reserving a space for achild or adult loved one during a planned vacation, business or personal trip.

The financial feasibility model will be based on a48-week yearwith arespite house for 12 disabled persons in residence.

7.2.19 Special Events and Facility Rental Finally, the existence ofawell-planned and self-contained facility located inSheridanprovides a

potential for marketing the facility as adestination meeting and eventcenter for all kinds ofgroup activities. These groups could reserve the camp and its hospitality staffto host their activity. All of the normal amenities ofhousing, meals and support staffwill exist The unique setting would provide something different from the standard hotel-setting, creating a 'retreat' type setting for the event. The financial feasibility model will provide some estimates of the impact ofthese specialevents on the operation.

The conclusion reached from this Part One analysis is that a clear and defined need exists for recreational and respite services for person with disabilities that are ofa type and severity that they limit orprevent the disabled person from participating in their major activities.

A carefully designed and managed program.based on the current Our Camp model will provide aservice that is marketable to the disabled population identifiedin the preceding discussion.

Several key strategies must be in place ifthe Our Camp vision for agreatly expanded program is to be successful. The ftrst is the development ofafinancial model to test feasibility.

The need for a program exists and it now remains to be determined whether a plan to meet the need can be financially feasible. Thus we proceed with Part Two ofour analysisFinancialAnalysis.

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8.0 FINANCIALANALYSIS

8.1 Purpose� The stated purpose for PARTTWO is to examine the financial feasibility ofthe construction and pro�grams planned for development by Our Camp.

8.2 Summary ofFindings� The financial feasibility is summarizedas follows:�

Table 8.1 Feasibility Summary at Utilization

FEASIBILITY SUMMARY H YEAR 3

H YEAR 2 YEAR 1

AT UTILIZATION 80% 60%· 40%H REVENUES REVENUE - CHILDREN 489,790 331,909 197,65C REVENUE - ADULTS 1,959,159 1,327,635 790,60C REVENUE - OTHER 89,709 68,28.< 46,854

TOTAL REVENUE 2,538,658 1,727,825 1,035,105 EXPENSES

PAYROLL 1,361,544 1,057,194 752,844 OPERATIONS 371,233 278,425 185,61,

TOTAL EXPENsm 1,732,777 1,335,61~ 938,461

CASH FROM OPERATION1 805,881 392,20e 96,644

DEBT SERVICE 224,841 224,841 224,841� RESERVES SET ASIDE 203,093 138,22( 82,80~

NETCASf. 337,94/ 29;139 -211,005

Financial feasibility is determinedby the assumptions made and financial modelingofthose assumptions as detailed in the work that follows. The worksheets included inAppendixAprovided the primary models for the analysis.

The project is feasible with the following criteria 1. Development estimates are met 2. Adequate capital funding is available ($7.0 million) 3. Adequate scholarship funding is maintained 4. Market share is realized 5. Budgetedrevenues and expenses are achieved



8.3 Assumptions used in the Analysis� The analysis is based on financial modeling ofthe various and related financial transactions for develop�ment, construction and annual operations ofa facility that can deliver programs and services to the fully� qualified persons identified in Section 7.0 Needs Analysis.�

The interrelatedfinancial models evaluate the reasonableness and feasibility ofprojections for revenues, payroll expenses, operational expenses, debt service and capital requirements. Worksheets ofthe Financial Models that show detailed assumptions made are provided inAppendix A.

8.4 Resources used in the Analysis 1. Construction development estimates CERProfessional Consultants 2. Qualified persons needs assessment Needs Analysis - Part One 3. Market share penetration Project scope and capacity 4. Price points and revenues Our Camp and State programs 5. Payroll and wages WyomingWage Survey 2003 6. Staffing and employees Consultant, similar programs 7. Operational expenses Consultant, similarprograms

. 8. Fmancialmodeling Consultant, similarprograms

8.5 Programs 1. Camping sessions - Six days per session, 48 sessions, 288 days per year • for children ages 5 through 17 years • for younger adults ages 18 through 44 years • for older adults ages 45 through 64 years

2. Respite sessions - Six days per session, 48 sessions, 288 days per year • for children ages 5 through 17 years • for younger adults ages 18 through 44 years • for older adults ages 45 through 64 years

8.6 Market Size About 611,000 persons fully qualified for programs (See Section 7.0 NeedsAnalysis). Based on the program schedules discussed in the Programs section above and an assumption that each ofthese fully qualified persons could purchase one 6-day session per year the market potential is:

611,000 persons x 6 days per year =3.7 million person days per year. The challenge for the� managers is to convert "person days" to "guest days".�



8.7 Facility Design

Table 8.2 Camp Capacity DESIGN

CHILDREN ADULTS CIITLDREN ADULTS TOTAL

FACILITIES PLANNED

CAMPER CABINS

RESPITE HOUSE

MAXIMUM GUESTS P

MAX GUEST DAYS PI

14

1

124 35,712

PER CABIN

8

112

6,451

I

I

PER CABIN

8

112

25,805

RESPITE

12

12

691

I I

RESPITE

12

12

2,765

DAYS

6

288

This maximum design capacity for Our Camp is based on areasonable plan agreed to by the Board of OurCamp and CER Professionalconsultants.

Itmatches available land. development capacity and probable financing resources with the identified market potential for the service area This plan is an appropriate use ofresources, leaves room for expansion and is within the plans and vision ofthe OurCamp Board ofDirectors.

8.8 Facility Utilization

Table 8.3 Facility Utilization I UTILIZATION 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% TOTAL GUEST DAYS 35,712 32,141 28,570 24,998 21,427 17,856 14,285 TOTAL GUESTS PER SESS 124 112 99 87 74 62 50 % OF FULLY QUALI 0.97% 0.87% 0.77% 0.68% 0.58% 0.48% 0.39%

The information in the above table shows amaximum of 124guests at the facility during anyone session accounting for 35,712 total guest days during a year.

100% utilization ofthe facility does not appear reasonable. Comparable information for area lodging properties show that hotel/motel occupancies average in the low 60% ranges. Asecond comparison shows average occupancies for adult assisted living facilities in the region are somewhathigher atjust over 85%.

The financial models use 40% utilization for the start-up year, 60% utilization for second year operations and 80% as the IIdesignII utilization achieved in the third year.

The facility is assumed to be open eleven months out ofthe year operating forty-eight sessions ofsix days per session. This requires 288 days ofoperation



Design Utilization = 80% of Capacity� Total Guest = 99 per Session� Total Guest Days: 28,570 per Year�

8.9� Market Share 1.� Assumptions used in the financial models for this analysis are:

40% Utilization is 14,285 guest days per year (Start-Up) 60% Utilization is 21,427 guest days per year (Second Year) 80% Utilization is 28,570 guest days per year (Third Year)

2.� This projectedutilization provides market penetration resulting inMarket Share as follows: 40% = 14,285 guest days/3.7 mil = 0.39 % market share 60% = 21,427 guest daysl3.7 mil = 0.58% market share 80% = 28,570 guest days/3.7 mil =0.77% market share

At 100% utilization the market share is 0.97%

The financial model demands less than one percent capture of the available fully qualified persons living in the area.

The ability ofOur Camp to capture this limited share ofan available market is akey consideration in the determination offinancial feasibility. Various factors enter into this equation including quality products, marketing efforts, price points, locations, customer acceptance, etc. The modeling shows that these percentages are very reasonable in view ofthe significant need for the product, by the limited competitive offerings in the identified serviceregion and the successful history ofOurCamp in providing services.

8.10 Allocation� The NEEDS ANALYSIS clearly shows a larger need for adult programs than for children's programs.� This is because ofa larger numberofadults within the wider age ranges served (18 to 64 years) than for� the children's narrower age ranges (5 to 17 years). Our Camp's experiences support this finding.�

The expecteddistribution ofChildren toAdults within the Utilization is:


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Table 8.4 Children-Adult Distribution

DISTRIBUTION

CAMP CHILDREl ADULTS

20.00% 80.00%

DAYS DAYS DAYS

58 230 288

RESPITE 20.00% 80.00%

DAYS DAYS DAYS

58 230 288

TotalUtilization =288 Days per Year� Children Utilization == 58 Days per Year - 20% ofTotal Days� Adults Utilization =230 Days per Year - 80% ofTotal Days�

The following tables provide details for the num.berofprojected days for children utilization and adult utilizations based on the 20% and 80% allocation discussed above.



Table 8.5 Projected Children-Adult Utilizations UTILIZATION - CHILDREN 80% 60% 40%

CAMPING PROGRAMS

Campers per Day 90 67 45

Scholarship Camper Days 1,548 1,161 774 Low Charge Camper Days 2,064 1,548 1,032 Private Pay Camper Days 1,548 1,161 774

Camper Days per Year 5,161 3,871 2~580

UTILIZATION - CHILDREN 80% 60% 40%

RESPITE PROGRAMS

Respite Guests per Day 10 7 5

Scholarship Respite Days 166 124 83 Waiver Respite Days 221 166 111 Private Pay Respite Days 166 124 83

Respite Days perYear k 553 4t5· ··276 ..

UTILIZATION - ADULTS 80% 60% 40%

CAMPING PROGRAMS

Campers per Day 90 67 45

Scholarship Camper Days 6,193 4,645 3,097 Low Charge Camper Days 8,258 6,193 4,129 Private Pay Camper Davs 6,193 4,645 3,097

Camper Days per Year 20,644 If 15483,- -. 10,322

UTILIZATION -ADULTS 80% 60% 40%

RESPITE PROGRAMS

Respite Guests per Day 10 7 5

Scholarship Respite Days 664 498 332 Waiver Respite Days 885 664 442 Private Pay Respite Davs 664 498 332

Respite Days per Year 2,765 2,212 1,659



8.11 Revenue· Sources There are three sources ofrevenue assumed for Our Camp programs. Fees from camping programs - children and adult Fees from respite programs - children and adult Fees from events, facility rental and store sales

The camping/respite programfee sources are further identified as follows.� Scholarships (contributions, grants, excess earnings)� Low charge (sliding scale match, waiver, excess earnings)� Private pay (market rates)�

These Program Fees are expected to contribute 90% ofthe total revenue with the balance coming� from OtherRevenues (rental, events andstore sales):�

TABLE 8.6 Projected Fees REVENUE BASIS

PROGRAMS RATE/WEEK RATE/DAY USAGE-CAMPERS - SCHOLARSHIP 252 42 30.00%-CAMPERS - LOW CHARGE 252 42 40.00%-CAMPERS - PRIVATE PAY 480 80 30;00%

tBO;~J...............� RESPITE - SCHOLARSHIP 660 11'0 30.00%� RESPITE - LOW CHARGE 660 ' 110 40.80%�-RESPITE - PRIVATE 1200 200 30.00%

Distribution ofProgramFee sources is as follows. Scholarships 30 % Fully Supported Low charge 40 % Sliding Scale Private pay 30 % NoSupport

The development of revenues is dependent on guest v()lume and price for services. The volume is established by the Section 7.0 Needs Analysis and Market Share assumptions already discussed.

The second factor, price point is based on historic data from Our Camp for the low income and scholarship-supported persons as well as from published reimbursement from the State ofWyoming for respite services. The assumption is that the adjacent states will provide someform ofassistance for their qualified persons choosing to attend Our Camp.

The financial model assumes that one third ofall guests are unable to pay and must have support for the full cost ofparticipation. Another 40% will be able to pay something but will need assistance to pay the low fee. These assumptions appear conservative given the findings ofSection 7.0 for persons requiring assistance with payment offees.


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Persons able to pay privately make up the remaining 30% ofthe revenue stream. The "private rate" was established assuming that the "private" pay resource would offset the use offunds to support lowincome participants. The private pay rates were tested within the revenue financial models.

This fee structure meets a primary objective ofOur Camp's mission to provide their programs to disabled persons who are also living at lower household income levels. The stated goal is, at a minimum, 51% ofthe guests served must be unable to pay without financial assistance. The findings of Section7.0 indicate that 54% ofthe fully qualified persons identified will require financial support ifthey are to attend camp or use the respite services offered by Our Camp. By serving this sector ofthe Fully Qualified Persons, the program will meet the primary objective ofOur Camp.

The fees charged are based on an "affordability" scale that will be established by management at Our Camp. Table 8.7 shows the fee structures used in the financial models in this analysis.

TABLE 8.7 Projected Revenues

REVENUES 3&0 YEAR 2ND YEAR: ! 1ST YEAR

ITOTAL GUESTS DAYS I DESIGN

28,570 21,427

.. START-UP

14,285 UfILlZATION UfILIZATION UfILIZATION

ICHILDREN'S PROGRAMS I 80% 60% 40%

WWCAMP 86,704 65,028 43,352 PRNATECAMP 123,863 92,897 61,932 RESPITE WAIVER FEES 93,428 52,553 23,357 RESPITE PRNATE FEES 95,551 53,748 23,888

REVENUE FEES 399,547 264,226 152,528

REVENUE - SCHOLARSHIPS 90,243 67,682 45,122 CHILDREN TOTAL REVENUE 489,790 331,909 197,650

IADULT PROGRAMS I LOW CAMP 346,817 260,112 173,408 PRNATECAMP 495,452 371,589 247,726 RESPITE WAIVER FEES 373,712 210,213 93,428 RESPITE PRNATE FEES 382,206 214,991 95,551

REVENUE FEES 1,598,187 1,056,906 610,114

REVENUE - SCHOLARSHIPS 360,972 ~ 180,486

ADULT TOTAL REVENUE 1,959,159 1,327,635 790,600

GENERAL STORE SALES 85,709 64,282 42,854 FACILITIES RENTAL 4,000 4,000 4,000

TOTAL OTHER REVENUES 89,709 68,282 46,854 TOTAL ALL REVENUES 2,538,658 1,727,825 1,035,105


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8.12 Payrolls - Projected The single largest expense for every business is the cost ofits employees. The Our Camp business will be the same. Payroll and overhead will be a major expense.

The programs and activities planned by Our Camp will require a substantial number ofemployees. They will workin direct services such as counseling, health care, housing, and food services. There will be some who provide indirect services such as sales, administration, maintenance and grounds care.

Based on the projected revenue streams and the staffingmodel developedinTable 8.8 the payroll expense is expected to be 76%of total revenues at start-up and decreasing to 56%of revenues as the design operations is achieved in the third year:

TABLE 8.8 Staffing Assumptions

STAFFING BASIS :RATE/HR HRS/DAY HRS/YR F'fEs = 1,920 Hours General & Administrative EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 14 8 1920 1

ADMINISTRATION & OFFICE 10 8 1920 1 PROGRAMS MGR 12 8 1920 1

MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS 10 8 1920 1

FOOD SERVICES MGR 10 8 1920 1

RECREATION DIRECTOR 10 8 1920 1

SALES & MARKETING 11 8 1920 1

FUNDS DEVELOPMENT MGR 11 8 1920 1

RATE/HRlHR.S/DAY RATIO : HOURS RATIO HOURS

CHIlDREN PER DAY ; ADULTS :; PERDA\'

Operations Staffing PER STAFF PERCHILD· PER STAFF PER ADULT

CAMP COUNSELORS 9.5 8 2.5 3.2 4 2

RESPITE COUNSELORS 9.5 8 2 4 2 4 FOOD SERVICE 8.5 8 16 0.5 16 0.5

HEALTH & WELLNESS 18.5 8 100 0.08 100 0.08

HOUSEKEEPING 8.5 8 20 0.4 20 0.4

MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS 8.5 8 40 0.2 40 0.2

SAFETY 8.5 8 80 0.1 80 0.1

OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION 8.5 8 80 0.1 80 0.1

RECREATIONAL 8.5 8 80 0.1 80 0.1


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Applying these staffing patterns we can project the total staffhours necessary to opemte and administer the planned programs at Our Camp:

TABLE 8.9 Total Staff Hours

OPS STAFFING - DIRECT HOURS PER STAFF HOURS STAFF HOURS .STAFF HOURS b~H~~

GUESTDAY 80% 60% 40% Child Camp Counselors 3.2 16,515 12,386 8258 Adult Camp Counselors 2 41288 30,966 20644 Child Respite Counselors 4 2,212 1,659 1106 Adult Respite Counselors 4 8,847 6636 4424

Average Hours per Guest 2.41 Total Staff Hours 68862 51646 34,431

r-::::l r::::l OPS STAFFING - INDIRECT HOURS PER ~~ t~=~1

GUEST DAY 80% 60% 40% Food Service Staff 0.5 14,285 10.714 7.142 Housekeeping Staff 0.4 11,428 8.571 5.714 Recreational Staff 0.1 2,857 2.143 1.428 Maintenance Staff 0.2 5.714 4.285 2.857 Safety Staff 0.1 2,857 2.143 1.428 Health & We11ness Staff 0.08 2,286 1,714 1.143

Ave!alre Hours per Guest 1.38 Total Staff Hours 39,426 29.570 19,713

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFING [tFr& II~AD~~ Lill~ II~AD~~ I 80% 60% 40%

Executive Director 1 1,920 1,920 1,920 Admin Assistant Variable 1,920 1,920 1,920 Office Staff Variable 2857 2,143 1428 ProgramS Director Variable 1536 1152 768 Maintenance & Grounds Dir 1 1920 1920 1920 Food Services Director 1 1,920 1,920 1,920 Recreation Programs Director Variable 1536 1152 768 Sales & Marketing Director 1 1,920 1920 1920 Funds Development Director 1 1920 1920 1920

Average Hours per Guest 0.61 0.75 1.01 Total Staff Hours 17449 15967 14484

TOTAL STAFFING Total Hours 125 737 97183 68,628 TotalFTEs 65.49 50.62 35.74

FTEs per Guest 0.66 0.68 0.721 Total Guest Davs 28570 21,427 14,285

Total Hours per Guest Dav 4.4 4.54 4.8



Total staffwill be 36 FTEs at start-up increasing to 51 FTEs in the second year and leveling out at 66 FTEs in the third year.

Pay rates were taken from the most recently availableWyoming Department ofEmployment report WYOMINGWAGE SURVEY- 2003. Taxes and overhead are in keeping with current federal levels. Table 8.10 shows projected payroll:

TABLE 8.10 Projected Payroll ANNUAL ANNUAL ANNUAL.

GROSS GROSS GROSS

WAGE t WAGES WAGES WAGES

RATES/HR 80% I 60% I 40% I Executive Director 14 26,880 26,880 26,880 Ad.m.iiJ. Assistant . 10 19,200 19,200 19,200 Programs Director 12 18,432 13,824 9,216 Maintenance & Grounds 10 19,200 19,200 19,200 Food Services Director 10 19,200 19,200 19,200 Recreation Director 10 15,360 11,520 7,680 Sales & Marketing 11 21,120 21,120 21,120 Funds Development 11 21,120 21,120 21,120 Child Camp Counselors 9.5 156,893 117,670 78,447 Adult Camp Counselors 9.5 392,233 294,175 196,116 Child Respite Counselors 9.5 21,012 15,759 10,506

Adult Camp Counselors 9.5 84,050 63,037 42,025 Health & WeIlness Staff 18.5 42,283 31,712 21,142 Food Service Staff 8.5 121,421 91,066 60,710 Housekeeping Staff 8.5 97,137 72,852 48,568 Recreational Staff 8.5 24,284 18,213 12,142 Maintenance Staff 8.5 48,568 36,426 24,284 Safety Staff 8.5 24,284 18,213 12,142 Office Staff 8.5 24,284 18,213 12,142

Total Gross Wages 1,196,962 929,401 661,841

Payroll Taxes I 0.13751 164,582 127,793 91,003

TotaLPayroll 1,361,544 1,057,194 752,844



8.13 Expenses· Variable Operating The daily operation ofthe facility requires expenditures for avariety ofpurchases and expenses. Some are considered "variable" since they are dependent on the level ofutilization ofthe facility. Others are "fixed" since they must be paid whether the facility is being used or not.

First, this analysis projects the "variable" expenses. This financial model uses a "per guest day" method ofprojecting these utilization sensitivecosts.

TABLE 8.11 Operating Expenses OPERATING EXPENSES

OFFICE EXPENSES LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING ADVERTISING - MARKETING TRAINING AND DEVELOP DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS FOOD AND DIETARY LAUNDRY AND LINENS HOUSEKEEPING OPERATING SUPPLIES VEHICLE EXPENSES TELEPHONE UTILITIES REPAIRS AND MAINT INSURANCE - BUSINESS INSURANCE - PROPERTY PERMITS AND LICENSES OUTSIDE SERVICES TOTAL OP·EXPENSES

8.14 Expenses· Fixed Operating

_ 80% I I 60% I I 40%

ANNUALIZED OPERATING EXPENSES

3;257 2,443 1,628 1,457 1,093 729 5,714 4;285 2,857 2;286 1,714 1,143

429 321 214 177,760 133,320 88,880

5;285 3,964 2,643 3,428 2,571 1,714 3;200 2,400 1,600 1,714 1;286 857 6,571 4,928 3;286

112,193 84,145 56,096 18,599 13,949 9;299 14,428 10,821 7;214 13,199 9,899 6,600

429 321 214 1;286 964 643

371;233 278,425 185,617

The other expenses and costs incurred are the result ofnon-variable expenses that continue whether the facility is being used or not. These are most often related to the cost ofborrowed capital in the form of debt service (principle andinterest payments):


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TABLE 8.12 Debt Service DEBT SERVICE

INTEREST RATE 5.00% TERM 30 YEARS

PRINCIPLE $43,300 ANNUALYR1 INTEREST $145,700 ANNUALYR1

PRINCIPLE $45,500 ANNUAL YR 2 INTEREST $143,500 ANNUAL YR 2

PRINCIPLE $47,800 ANNUALYR3 INTEREST $141,200 ANNUAL YR 3

Capital requirements and the funding methods used to provide that capital determine these fIXed costs. Other traditional fIXed expenses such as property taxes are excluded assuming that the IRS approves a 501(c)(3) tax status. Insurance, sometimes shown as fIXed, is considered variable for purposes ofthis analysis since its cost will be largely determined by the volume ofbusiness conducted.

8.15 Capital- Construction� This project will require capital to develop, construct and operate the business. The financial model.� shown in Table 8.13 assumes capitalization as follows. Just about $8.0 million will be needed to� build and equip this project.�

TABLE 8.13 Development and ConstnIction

COST TOTAL CAMPER CABINS 2,016,000 STAFF CABINS 324,000 WDGE/ADMIN BLDG 863,500 RESPITE BUILDING 580,000 SERVICE BUILDING 192,000 BUILDINGS 3,975,500

SITE IMPROVEMENTS 1,219,400

[rOTAL CONSTRUCTION 5,194,900

CONTINGENCY @ 20% 1,039,000

SUBTOTAL 6,233,900

A&E FEES 530,000

SUBTOTAL 6,763,900

RESPITE FURNISHINGS 15,000 CABIN FURNISHINGS 84,000 STAFF FURNISHINGS 16,000 DINING ROOM EQUIP 3,500 OFFICE EQUIP 10,000 KITCHEN EQUIP 90,000 SERVICE & SHOP EQUIPMENT 10,000

FURNISHINGS/EQUIPMENT 228,500

RAW LAND 950000 ESTIMATED PROJECT TOTAL $7,942,400


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8.16 Capital- Working Capital Additional capital will be needed to take the project through start-up and to provide working capital for the day-to-day operations:

TABLE 8.14 Working Capital START - UP FIRSTYEAR CASH USED

Raw Food 8,000 Supplies

Kitchen 2,000 Housekeeping 2,000

Maintenance 4,000 LaundJ:y 1,000

Programs 2,000 Health & Safety 1,000 Office & Admin 4,000

One Time Expenses Marketing & Sales 30,000

Tmining & Orientation 3,000 Recruiting & Staffing 5,000

Licensing & Certification 2,000 Total 'Cash Required 64,000

WORKING CAPITAL - START-UP WSS ANI

(Net Cash) Net Loss First Year - Start-Up

(Net Cash) Net Loss Second Year

(Net Cash) Net Loss Third Year

Cash used to reach stabilized year

Cash for Operations 10% OfTotal Expenses - 1st Year

Cash for Operations From Net Cash - 2nd Year

Cash for Operations From Net Cash - 3rd Year

Total CasrrRequired

TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL REQUIRED I $331,814 ~

8.17 Total Cash Used and Provided

The total cash requirements are projected at $8.3 million.

The financial model requires that 58% ($4,800,000) ofthis cash is provided as EQUITY from the Our Camp through fund raising activities. This money will be used for start-up, and working capital, equipment, furnishings, programs, etc.

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TABLE 8.15 Capital Uses

Development & Construction $7,942,400 Working Capital $367,876 TOTAL CASH REQUIRED $8,310,256

CAPITAL SOURCES

EQUITY 58.00% $4,819,949 DEBT 42.00% $3,490,308 TOTAL CASH PROVIDED $8,310,256

8.18 Debt Service� 42% ($3,500,000) to be borrowed at the following terms:�

The capital provided by debt (3,500,000) is assumed to be available from various, non-commercial low interest loan sources. This money is for the construction ofthe buildings, which will serve as collateral for the loan(s). The debt amortization model assumes a fixed mortgage over a 3Q-year term.

8.19 Reserves

The financial models project cash flow that will provide reserve funds:

TABLE 8.16 Reserves Set Aside

FF&E RENOVATION 4.00% MAJOR MAINTENANCE 4.00%

8.00% OF REVENUES PER YEAR

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9.0 FUNDRAISING

9.1 History Our Camp's fundraising has been limited because the need for funds was small due to generous volunteers who provided many services. Most of the current funding is in the form of in-kind donations by individuals, small amounts of cash by passionate participants in the Our Camp organization, people whose loved ones have been campers, and generous donations from local foundations and organizations.

9.2 Mission Non-profit organizations have typically been plagued with the challenge of raising money, yet with knowledge, understanding, and commitment, these problems can be overcome.

The consulting team recommends that Our Camp focus on raising $50,000 to employ a professional fundraiser or fundraising agency to begin the capital campaign. This money would also be used to create a strategic plan by which an expanded, professional organization may begin to manage the architectural design process and recruit key individuals for the proposed professional organization. Our Camp is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, allowing fundraising to begin immediately.

The ultimate Our Camp vision is a large endowment whose interest would defray operating costs and provide some of the scholarships that clients suffering from fmancial need would fmd necessary in order to take part in the camping experience. A growing endowment fund would help Our Camp evolve into an independent, fmancially self-sufficient service provider.

The Our Camp Board should develop a new mission statement as part of a strategic plan that will help shape the fundraising campaign and communicate to Wyoming residents and potential campers and their families the urgent need and reasons why their fmancial contributions are worthy. People who donate their time and money to charity want to give because it affirms their values, their need to solve problems, and their desire to improve the quality of disabled people's lives. People give to people.

In order to raise money, Our Camp must be autonomous and independent from government agencies. State, federal, and private foundations may offer matching funds, a significant contribution, or local collaboration. Matching funds are generally available through service provider collaboration, community support, the personal commitment of donors, partnerships, and leveraging resources.

9.3 Short-Term Fundraising Strategy The short-term fundraising strategy is to apply for grants from a wide variety of funding sources. This Feasibility Study and Report presents estimated costs for the new camping and respite facilities and the subsequent operating expenditures. After raising the initial $50,000, Our Camp


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can continue the process of preparing grant applications to government and nongovernmental services.

Construction of the new campus will require long-term loans or tax-free bonds for a portion of the total budget. Our Camp will seek an estimated $2,000,000 in grant funds through July, 2007, when campus construction begins.

9.4� Long-Term Fundraising Strategy Non-profit organizations usually need support to meet increasing costs of the operations and to expand those operations to meet and maintain the quality of their service. Many organizations seek permanent endowments to stabilize annual budgets and offer capital for services to meet the needs of a growing and changing clientele. The long-term fundraising strategy has two components:

1. Grants from Local, State, Federal, and Private Foundations on an individual application basis.

- County Grants CDBG - Feasibility Study

-� State Agencies and Grants� Department of Health� TANF 21st Century State Incentive Grant

- Federal Agency and Grant� Congressional Appropriations� USDA - Community Facilities� Health and Human Services� Department ofFamily Services�

- Private Foundations� Robert Wood-Johnson� Kresge - Bricks and Mortar Grant� Perkins Foundation� Whitney Benefits� Thome-Rider� Griffith Foundation� Daniels Fund� McMurry Foundation� Burlington Northern/Santa Fe� Kiewit Foundation�

2. A professionally-organized, private fundraising campaign would emphasize a permanent endowment fund whose interest and dividends would provide permanent fmancial support.


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During the next 12 to 24 months, after completion of a new mission statement, Our Camp should more closely connect its organization to the general public in Sheridan County. Specifically, the CER study team recommends that Our Camp:

a. Retain the services of a professional fundraising consultant. The scope of work could be limited and focused so

tiThe opportunity to travel and attend a camp such as Our Camp is so important to (our child)

as well as others with medical and/or handicapping conditions. " that the consultant could prepare grant applications, yet devote a limited amount of time for a relatively low cost.

b. Through media events, brochures, presentations at service clubs, and in a variety of ways, demonstrate the realistic sense of urgency represented by the long waiting list of campers interested in the experience Our Camp provides.

c. Identify five categories of donor groups: i. Potential grants of $100,000 or more; ii. Individuals capable of contributing $100,000 or more; iii. Individuals capable of contributing $10,000 to $100,000; iv. Groups and individuals capable of contributing $1,000 to $10,000; v. Individuals capable of contributing small amounts up to $1,000.

d. Target major donors first and seek one-third to one-half of the fundraising goal through individual contributions of $100,000 and above.

e. After raising one-third to one-half of the total with large contributions, engage the media, civic organizations, and other groups in the process of soliciting small and medium donations.

f. Conduct fundraising events with the objective of raising $5,000 to $10,000 per event.

There are many charitable organizations, companies, foundations, and individuals who are concerned about enriching the quality of the human condition. They are interested and want to invest in the well-being of people who are effected by developmental disabilities. The following is a list of potential sources of non-government donations:

- National Health Organizations Hazeldon

- Local, State, and National Companies - Company Foundations


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Ford� Coca-Cola� Microsoft� Hewlett Packard� Hearst�

- Private Donations� Large endowments� Sheridan residents�

- Board Members� Financial Commitment� - Individual Donors�

Local, State, and National - Wills or Memorials�

Individual bequests� Naming new campus buildings�

The Our Camp Board should appoint a Finance Committee consisting of Board members. The functions of the Finance Committee are to help the staff plan for the fmancial needs of the organization and see that those needs are met.

An alternative is to solicit volunteers from the community to form an Advisory Committee that would be responsible for: - Evaluating the organization's readiness for a large-scale capital campaign; and - In conjunction with the services of a professional fundraising consultant, recommend appropriate steps the new foundation could take to initiate the capital campaign and establish a schedule for completing the selected tasks.

The Finance Committee or the Advisory Committee could take between three and six months to prepare a long-term strategic fundraising plan and then follow through with the fundraising campaign and community support activities.

9.5 Funding for Campus Buildings There may be federal grants and private foundation funds available for the construction of the Our� Camp facilities. '� - Kresge Foundation "Bricks and Mortar" Grant will provide a majority of the funding if the� requisite conditions of substantial private support and construction drawings for final costing are� met.� - Respite - USDA Community Facilities Grant/Loan will provide up to a 25% grant and 4%� 'loans for the construction.�


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PYRAMID OF GIVING Top or Best Donors�

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10.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Fundraising is a critical factor to consider for the long-term viability and sustainability of Our Camp. The creation of an endowment fund is an important priority. The endowment will enable Our Camp to act independently of individual grants and be better able to serve clients who have insufficient financial resources to pay the full cost of their experience.

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TABLE 1 - NEEDS

ISUMMARY - DISABLED QUALIFIED FOR OUR CAMP

TOTAL - ALL DISABILITIES 2.267.221 TOTAL W/O LIMITATIONS 513,797 TOTAL WITH LIMITATIONS 1,753,424

TOTAL CATEGORY B & C 1,203,638

CHILDREN < 5 Years 17,169 Behavioral Adiusted

CHILDREN 5 TO 17 Years 110,346 9.600 100,746 16.49% ADULTS 18 TO 44 Years 267,876 27,859 240,017 39.28% ADULTS 45 TO 64 Years 332,002 61,752 270,250 44.23%.

710,224 99,212 611,012 100.00% Fully Qualified

ELDERLY 65 TO 85 Plus Years 416,947

UNACCOUNTED I 4.93% 59,299

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Total By State

Below Poverty

Above Poverty

WYOMING 493,879 4.23% 4,258 10,144 11,422 25,823 15,338 10,486 MONTANA 901,885 7.72% 7,775 18,524 20,857 47,157 35,939 11,217 SOUTH DAKOTA 754,881 6.46% 6,508 15,505 17,458 39,470 26,852 12,618 NEBRASKA 1,710,354 14.64% 14,745 35,129 39,554 89,429 45,155 44,273 COLORADO 4,297,821 36.78% 37,052 88,274 99,393 224,719 108,907 115,812 UTAH 2,233,093 19.11% 19,252 45,866 51,643 116,761 57,772 58,989 IDAHO 1,293,895 11.07% 11,155 26,576 29,923 67,653 41,645 26,009

11,685,808 100.00% 100,746 240,017 270,250 611,012 331,608 279,405

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DISABILITY DISTRIBUTION BY AGE AND STATE

TOTALS <18 Yrs 18-44 Yrs 45-64 Yrs 65-74 Yrs 75-84 Yrs 85 Plus

IDisability Rate II I 0.067 0.1315 0.361 0.375 0.415 0.595

Wyoming Population Persons Disabled

493,879 100,468

124,443 8,338

193,074 25,389

118,669 42,840

31,343 11,754

19,615 8,140

6,735 4,007

Montana Population Persons Disabled

901,885 189,389

221,630 14,849

339,099 44,592

220,207 79,495

62,519 23,445

43,093 17,884

15,337 9,126

South Dakota Population Persons Disabled

754,881 154,760

196,268 13,150

290,451 38,194

160,031 57,n1

53,129 19,923

38,916 16,150

16,086 9,571

Nebraska Population Persons Disabled

1,710,354 348,367

436,427 29,241

674,438 88,689

367,294 132,593

115,699 43,387

82,543 34,255

33,953 20,202

Colorado Population Persons Disabled

4,297,821 832,517

1,070,430 71,719

1,857,886 244,312

953,432 344,189

226,310 84,866

141,547 58,742

48,216 28,689

Utah Population Persons Disabled

2,233,093 389,362

702,801 47,088

959.852 126,221

380,218" 137,259

101,548 38,081

66,923 27,n3

21,751 12,942

Idaho Population Persons Disabled

1,293,895 252,358

358,407 24,013

511,795 67,301

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75,970 28,489

51,889 21,534

18,057 10,744

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IALL PERSONS - DISABLED

CATEGORY� A B C 4.70% 5.70% 4.60%

WYOMING 493,879 23,212 28,151 22,718 MONTANA 901,885 42,389 51,407 41,487 SOUTH DAKOTA 754,881 35,479 43,028 34,725 NEBRASKA 1,710,354 80,387 97,490 78,676 COLORADO 4,297,821 201,998 244,976 197,700 UTAH 2,233,093 104,955 127,286 102,722 IDAHO 1,293,895 60,813 73,752 59,519

11,685,808� 549,233 666,091 537,547

TOTAL� Disabled 19.40%

CATEGORY A Has limitations with activity CATEGORYB Has limitations in kind/amount of major activity CATEGORYC Unable to participate in major activity

MAJOR ACTIVITY� Playing or attending school <18yrs Working or keeping house 18t069yrs Ability to conduct ADLs/IADLs > 70 yrs

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ICHILDREN - Under 5 years old

CATEGORY A B C 0.70% 1.40% 0.60% 2.70%

WYOMING 217 433 186 835 MONTANA 384 768 329 1,481 SOUTH DAKOTA 357 715 306 1,379 NEBRASKA 819 1,639 702 3,160 COLORADO 2,083 4,165 1,785 .8,033 UTAH 1,466 2,931 1,256 5,653 IDAHO 684 1,367 586 2,636

6,009 12,018 5,151 23,178 Total 17,169 Total B &C I

TOTAL Disabled - Activity Limitations CATEGORY A Has limitations with activity not major CATEGORYB Has limitations in kind/amount of major activity CATEGORYC Unable to participate in major activity

MAJOR ACTIVITY Playing

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ICHILDREN - 5 years to < 18 years old

CATEGORYI I UNDER I 5TO I A B C A+B+C B+C Behavioral Qualified

5YRS 18 YRS I 1.80% 4.20% 0.70% 6.70% 4.90% WYOMING 124,443 30,940 93,503 1,683 3,927 655 6,265 4,582 399 4,183 MONTANA 221,630 54,869 166,761 3,002 7,004 1,167 11,173 8,171 711 7,460 SOUTH DAKOTA 196,268 51,069 145,199 2,614 6,098 1,016 9,728 7,115 619 6,496 NEBRASKA 436,427 117,048 319,379 5,749 13,414 2,236 21,398 15,650 1,362 14,288 COLORADO 1,070,430 297,505 772,925 13,913 32,463 5,410 51,786 37,873 3,295 34,578 UTAH 702,801 209,378 493,423 8,882 20,724 3,454 33,059 24,178 2,103 22,074 IDAHO 358,407 97,643 260,764 4,694 10,952 1,825 17,471 12,777 1,112 11,666

3,110,406 858,452 2,251,954 40,535 94,582 15,764 150,881 110,346 9,600 100,746 8.70%

TOTAL Disabled - Activity Limitations CATEGORY A Has limitations with activity CATEGORYB Has limitations in kind/amount of major activity CATEGORYC Unable to participate in major activity

MAJOR ACTIVITY Playing or attending school

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IADULTS 18 - 44 VRS CATEGORY� A B C A+B+C B+C I Behavioral I Qualified

7.60% 4.35% 1.20% 13.15% 5.55% I I WYOMING 193.074 14,674 8.399 2,317 25.389 10.716 1.114 9,601 MONTANA 339.099 25.772 14,751 4,069 44,592 18,820 1,957 16.863 SOUTH DAKOTA 290,451 22,074 12,635 3,485 38,194 16,120 1,676 14,444 NEBRASKA 674,438 51.257 29,338 8,093 88,689 37,431 3,893 33,538 COLORADO 1,857,886 141,199 80,818 22,295 244,312 103,113 10,724 92,389 UTAH 959,852 72,949 41.754 11,518 126,22·1 53,272 5,540 47,732 IDAHO 511,795 38,896 22,263 6,142 67,301 28,405 2,954 25,451

4,826,595 366,821 209,957 57,919 634,697 267,8761 27,859 I 240,017 I 10.40% I

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22.70% 6.10% 7.30% 36.10% 13.40% WYOMING 118,669 26,938 7,239 8.663 42,840 15.902 2,958 12,944 MONTANA 220,207 49,987 13,433 16.075 79,495 29,508 5,488 24,019 SOUTH DAKOTA 160,031 36,327 9,762 11,682 57,771 21,444 3,989 17,456 NEBRASKA 367,294 83,376 22,405 26,812 132,593 49,217 9,154 40,063 COLORADO 953,432 216,429 58,159 69,601 344.189 127,760 23.763 103,997 UTAH 380,218 86,309 23,193 27,756 137,259 50,949 9,477 41,473 IDAHO 277,777 63,055 16.944 20,278 100.277 37,222 6,923 30,299

2,477,628 562,422 151,135 180,867 894,424 332,0021� 61.752 I 270,250 18.60%

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A B C 6.20% I 10.50% I 22.30% II

57,693 3,5n 6,058 12,866 120,949 7,499 12,700 26,972 108,131 6,704 11,354 24,113 232,195 14,396 24,380 51,779 416,073 25,797 43,688 92,784 190,222 11,794 19,973 42,420 145,916 9,047 15,321 32,539

1,271,179 78,813 133,474 283,473

Disabled - Activity Limitations Has limitations with activities (not major) Has limitations in kind/amount ot major activity Unable to participate in major activity

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39.00%1 22,500 47,170 42,171 90,556

162,268 74,187 56,907

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IEstimate of Poverty and Disability

Total Below Percent A B C Totals Population Poverty Below 6.90% 9.90% 11.20% In Each

Poverty State WYOMING 493,879 54,777 11.09% 3,780 5,423 6,135 15,338 MONTANA 901,885 128,355 14.23% 8,856 12,707 14,376 35,939 SOUTH DAKOTA 754,881 95,900 12.70% 6,617 9,494 10,741 26,852 NEBRASKA 1,710,354 161,269 9.43% 11,128 15,966 18,062 45,155 COLORADO 4,297,821 388,952 9.05% 26,838 38,506 43,563 108,907 UTAH 2,233,093 206,328 9.24% 14,237 20,426 23,109 57,772 IDAHO 1,293,895 148,732 11.49% 10,263 14,724 16,658 41,645

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•• iBaseline PopUlation Data - 2000 - Economic Analysis Division - Wyoming Department of Administration All

• 0 - 4 YRS 5 - 64 YRS 65 + YRS� Persons

• 30,957 405,336 57,785� 494,078 persons

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23.6 x 4.94078 =117 persons who are were institionalized in 2000

Non-institutionalized persons =494,078 - 117 = 493,961 persons

• IDisability Rates by Age Groups - U.S. Census SIPP Report - 2000 ••� 5-17 YRS 18-44 YRS 45-64 YRS 65-74 YRS

• Rate 8.20% 13.60% 29.20% 44.60%

• WY Pop 93,520 193,105 118,727 31,120

• Persons 7,669 26,262 34,668 13,880

•� 3.3% x 7,669 children 5-17 YRS exhibit mental & functional problems = 253 children

• IPrevelance of all Disabilities in U.S.-National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research - 1996 InfoUse I (NOn-lnstitutioalized Persons) using 2000 baseline population data • Wyoming 19.4% x 493,961 defined as having disability =� 95,829 persons 17.1% x 463,000 >5YRS old havina disabilitv =� 79,194 persons 15.0% x 493,961 havina limitations with dailv activity = 74,000 persons 4.6% x 493,961 are unable to perform identified major activity = 22,723 persons 2.0% x 493,961 are defined as mentally retarded = 5,000 persons

• IPrevelance of Disabilities Among Children Under 18 Years - NIDRR Study - 1966 InfoUse� I • Wyoming� Children under 18 years of age using 2000 census data •� 6.7% x 125,000 children under 18 years limiting disabilities = 8,400 children

2.0% x 125,000 children under 18 years limited play and school = 2,500 children •� 0.7% X 125,000 children under 18 years unable play and school = 875 children

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63.70% 84.20%

19,758 6,916

12,586 5,823

Numbers of persons needing assistances on a daily basis 4.0% x 463,121 persons requiring daily personal assistance = 18,500 persons 1.5% x 463,121 persons requiring ADL assistance = 7,000 persons 2.5% x 463,121 persons requiring IADL assistance = 11,600 persons

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• IBaseline Population Data - 2000•� All • 0 - 4 YRS 5 - 64 YRS 65 + YRS� Persons

• 51,069 595,644 108,131� 754,844 persons

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South Dakota =23.6 persons per 100,000 general population are institutionalized in ICF/MR

•• 23.6 x 7.548 =178 persons who are were institionalized in 2000

Non-institutionalized persons = 754,844 - 178 = 754,666 persons

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Rate 8.20% 13.60% 29.20% 44.60% 63.70% 84.20%

SO Pop 145,500 290,400 160,000 53,130 38,900 16,100•Persons 11,931 39,494 46,720 23,696 24,n9 13,556

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• IPrevelance of Disabilities Among Children Under 18 Years - NIDRR Study - 1966 InfoUse� I •� SO Children under 18 years of age using 2000 census data •� 6.7% x 196,200 children under 18 years limiting disabilities = 13,150 children

2.0% x 196,200 children under 18 years limited play and school = 3,900 children •� 0.7% x 196,200 children under 18 years unable play and school = 1,400 children

• IPersons Over 5 Years Age Needing Daily Personal Assistance - National Health Interview Study� I •� SO Numbers of persons needing assistances on a daily basis •� 4.0% x 703,800 persons requiring daily personal assistance = 28,200 persons •� 1.5% x 703,800 persons requiring ADL assistance = 10,600 persons

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• 54,869 726,337 120,949� 902,155 persons

• IInstitutionalized persons - National Conference of State Legislators Report - Table 3� I Montana =23.6 persons per 100,000 general population are institutionalized in ICF/MR

•23.6 x 9.022 =213 persons who are were institionalized in 2000

• Non-institutionalized persons = 902,155 - 213 =� 901,942 persons

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Rate 8.20% 13.60% 29.20% 44.60% 63.70% 84.20%�

MTPop 166,860 339,200 220,210 62,500 43,100 15,300�

Persons 13,683 46,131 64,301 27,875 27,455 12,883�

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• 15.0% x 901,942 having limitations with dailv activity = 135,300 Ipersons 4.6% x 901,942 are unable to perform identified maior activity = 41,490 Ipersons 2.0% x 901,942are defined as mentally retarded = 18,040 Ipersons

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•• 1.5% x 901,942 persons requiring ADL assistance = 13,500 persons

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Idaho =23.6 persons per 100,000 general popUlation are institutionalized in ICFIMR•23.6 x 12.940 = 305 persons who are were institionalized in 2000

Non-institutionalized persons = 1,293,959 - 305 =� 1,293,700 persons

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Rate 8.20% 13.60% 29.20% 44.60% 63.70% 84.20%

• ID Pop 358,407 511,800 277,800 75,970 51,900 18,060

• Persons 29,389 69,605 81,118 33,883 33,060 15,207

••� 3.3% x 29,389 children 5-17 YRS exhibit mental & functional problems = 970 children

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•� 'Persons Over 5 Years Age Needing Daily Personal Assistance - National Health Interview Study I •� Idaho Numbers of persons needing assistances on a daily basis •� 4.0% x 1,239,700 persons requiring daily personal assistance = 49,600 persons

•• 1.5% x 1,239,700 persons requiring ADL assistance = 18,600 persons

2.5% x 1,239,700 persons requiring IADL assistance = 31,000 persons

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• 297,505 3,587,683 416,073� 4,301,261 persons

-ilnstitutionalized persons - National Conference of State Legislators Report - Table 3� I Colo =23.6 persons per 100,000 general population are institutionalized in ICF/MR••• 23.6 x 43.013 = 1,086 persons who are were institionalized in 2000

Non-institutionalized persons =4,301 ,261-1 ,086 = 4,300,175 persons

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• Rate 8.20% 13.60% 29.20% 44.60% 63.70% 84.20%

• CO Pop 769,925 1,857,088 953,432 226,310 141,547 48,216

• Persons 63,134 252,564 278,402 100,934 90,165 40,598

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•� 4.6% x 4,300,175 are unable to perform identified major activity = 197,808Ipersons� 2.0% x 4,300,175are defined as mentally retarded =� 86,004 Ipersons

.1Prevelance of Disabilities Among Children Under 18 Years - NIDRR Study - 1966 InfoUse� I

.' Colo� Children under 18 years of age using 2000 census data •� 6.7% x 1,067,400 children under 18 years limiting disabilities = 71,516 children

2.0% x 1,067,400 children under 18 years limited play and school = 21,348 children •� 0.7% x 1,067,400 children under 18 years unable play and school = 7,472 children

: IPersons Over 5 Years Age Needing Daily Personal Assistance - National Health Interview Study� I Colo Numbers of persons needing assistances on a daily basis

•� 4.0% x 4,300,075 persons requiring daily personal assistance = 172,003 persons •� 1.5% x 4,300,075 persons requiring ADL assistance = 64,501 persons •� 2.5% x 4,300,075 persons requiring IADL assistance = 107,502 persons

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1,293,959 307

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174,977 135,291 41,489 9,019

146,405 113,200 34,715 7,547

331,906 256,629 78,699 17,109

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433,132 334,896 102,701 22,326

250,969 194,048 59,508 12,937

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537,646 116,880

LOWEST 133,487 111,690 253,207 636,436 330,431 191,461 1,656,712 MODERATE 17,783 32,470 27,168 61,591 154,809 80,375 46,571 420,767 HIGHEST 4,940 9,019 7,547 17,109 43,002 22,326 12,937 116,880 TOTAL AT RISK 22,722 174,9n 146,405 331,906 834,247 433,132 250,969 2,194,358

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Professional Experience

2003 Community Access Manager Present Easter Seals of Wyoming, Sheridan, Wyoming

Work with 30 mentally and physically disabled clients and supervise 12 staff members in group setting. Supervise staff, structure day habilitation activities, scheduling, billing Individual Person Plans, insure safety of Community Access Clients while in the building

1999 Vocational Specialist 2003 Easter Seals of Wyoming, Sheridan, Wyoming

Assist persons with disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive employment utilizing services to do job assessment, job development, job coaching, scheduling coaches, supervising coaches.

1998 Job Coach 1999 Easter Seals of Wyoming, Sheridan, Wyoming

Teach job specific tasks, development of accommodations for the working disabled, teach independent skills related to employment, and documentation of services.

1996 Co Owner 1998 Perk-Up Coffee House, Ranchester, Wyoming

Co-owner, cook, sales person.

1988 Owner/Operator 1994 His and Hers Beauty Salon, Ranchester, Wyoming

1985 Receptionist/Secretary 1988 Ray L. Hamilton, D.D.S, Ranchester, Wyoming

Answered phones, cleaned office, sent out statements, made appointments and other office duties.

1972 - Owner/Operator His and Hers Styling Salon, Ranchester, Wyoming

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volunteer Experience

1990 Present

Various Positions (listed below) Our Camp, Inc.

Over the years I have served in the following positions: Counselor, Recreation and Craft Director, Head Counselor, Cook, Camp Director (17 years), and Student Supervisor

1994 1997

President Tongue River Valley Business Association

1997 2000

Board Member Tongue River Valley Business Association

Education and Certifications

Cosmetology Degree Sheridan Beauty College, Sheridan, Wyoming

Other Training First Aid Certification CPR Certification Bloodborne Pathogens Standards Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers The Mandt System: Building Healthy Relationships, Building

Communication, Building Conflict Resolution, Behavior Support, Assisting, Separating, and Physical Restraint Standing courses


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1999 Owner Present Aspen Creek Galleria, Dayton, Wyoming

Own and operate a small art gallery and restaurant featuring local Wyoming artists.

2000 Grant Writer Present

Research potential grants, compile information, write' and submit grants for several local non-profit organizations.

1979 Manager of Planning and Economic Analysis Department 1984 Transco Energy Co., Houston, Texas

Develop market/supply forecasts by energy source for the industry and customers. Forecast alternative energy supplies and prices for market development. Evaluate feasibility and investments for developing alternative gas supplies. Implement the Natural Gas Pricing Act pricing scheme into the planning process. Determine the impact of deregulation scenarios on the industry and company. Develop analysis for mergers, acquisitions, and rate case hearing.

Marketing Manager for Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Transco Energy Co., Houston, Texas

Provide expert witness testimony for rate case hearings. Develop new market mechanisms for natural gas supplies and transportation. Forecast national/regional natural gas supplies and develop acquisition strategies. Evaluate supplemental gas supplies and alternate fuel capabilities.

1977 Economist 1979 United Energy Resources, Houston, Texas

Maintain large-scale econometric models of the economy. Develop and maintain econometric models of the energy industry. Integrate output from large-scale models into company planning process. Screen and evaluate industries and companies for mergers and acquisitions.


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1974 Economic Statistician for Corporate and Strategic Planning 1977 Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Design statistical techniques/models for broadly defmed management goals. Forecast macroeconomic variables for corporate planning. Develop business environment risk index to prioritize foreign investments. Technical advisor for the World Energy SupplylDemand Task Force.

Special Projects Analyst (Management Development Program) Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Develop escalator clauses of international gas contracts. Develop and maintain satellite models for product lines and profit centers.

1973 Senior Economist 1974 Water Resources Research Institute, Laramie, Wyoming

Studies included: Values of Hunting and Fishing in Wyoming - Attitudes and Expenditures; South Dakota Statewide Recreation Demand; North Dakota Statewide Recreation Demand; and Platte River Basin Economic Simulation.

1970 Research Economist 1973 Division of Business and Economic Research, Laramie, Wyoming

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Studies included: Delineation of Economic and Health Service Areas (U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare); Location of Health Manpower Education Programs (U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare); Comprehensive Manpower Planning Institute Databook; The Liquor Industry in Wyoming (Wyoming Liquor Commission); Financing Public Education in Wyoming (State Department of Education).

Volunteer Experience Our Camp, Inc. - Board Member WYASTAR - Board Member

Education

University of Wyoming - 1974 M.S. Economics with Honors, emphasis in statistics University of Wyoming -1972 B.S. Economics with Honors


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Nancy McIntyre


1995 Director Present Tongue River Child's Place, Ranchester, Wyoming

The Tongue River Child's Place is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) daycare/preschool serving children birth to 12 years. Responsibilities include teaching preschool for children ages 4 and 5. Track USDA nutrition food Program for reimbursement. Oversee staff, staff meetings, and make myself available to parents. Responsible for general operations of the center and report directly to its Board of Directors.

1990 Daycare Manager & Nutrition Program Overseer 1995 Tongue River Child's Place, Ranchester, Wyoming

1982 Owner 1990 HomeDaycare, Ranchester, Wyoming

Owned and operated a licensed in-home daycare, providing care for 11 children ages birth through age 12.

volunteer Exgerience

1994 Board Member Present Our Camp, Inc., Sheridan, Wyoming

Professional Organizations

Sheridan Early Childhood Association - Member National Association of Young Children's Education - Member


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Cook Sheridan Senior Center, Sheridan, Wyoming

Prepared meals for local senior center.

Case Manager for In Home Service Sheridan Senior Center, Sheridan, Wyoming

Under the direction of the Center Director, designed, organized, and solicited and secured state funds for home care services to the elderly of Sheridan County. This program eventually became the model for similar programs across the state.

Meat Packer Clearmont Locker, Clearmont, Wyoming

Clerk Banner Store, Banner, Wyoming

Cook Clearmont School Distruct, Clearmont, Wyoming

Substitute Teacher Clearmont School District, Clearmont, Wyoming

Music Teacher Clearmont School District, Clearmont, Wyoming

Teacher Scranton, North Dakota

Teacher Lower Dutch Creek School, Wyoming

volunteer Experience Our Camp Inc. - Board Member since 1990 Wyoming Society for Handicapped Children and Adults (now defunct) - Board member

1976-1989


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Joan (Jodi) H. Smith


1992 Present

Director Wyoming Easter Seals, Sheridan Wyoming

Provide services to persons with disabilities including supported living;, day habilitation, case management for the State of Wyoming. Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of center-specific vocational service activities. This included fiscal responsibilities.

1990 1992

Supported Employment Specialist RENEW, Sheridan, Wyoming

Developed employment for individuals with disabilities. Provided training via job coaching. Responsible for some scheduling of staff.

1989 1990

OwnerlPartner Shoppers Delight Gift Shop, Sheridan, Wyoming

1987 LaundrylHousekeeping Supervisor 1990 Eventide Nursing Home, Sheridan, Wyoming

Selected, trained, and supervised employees. Responsible for and maintaining an effective schedule and proper cleaning and laundry routines to meet state requirements.

1981 Custodian 1987 Tongue River High School, Dayton, Wyoming

Cleaned and maintained school. Also trained Special Education students in custodial duties. Trained student summer help.

Principle Advisory Committee Member Tongue River High School, Dayton

Advised principal of staff and student concerns and issues. Approved absence slips.


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volunteer Experience

1977 Recreation Coordinator 1979 Wyoming Society for Handicapped Children and Adults

Required to train all individual Recreation Directors. Also developed program suitable for both handicapped children and adults.

1980 Camp Coordinator 1990 Wyoming Society for Handicapped Children and Adults

Responsible for setting up and staffmg of all camp sessions. Responsible for camper placement and for organizing training sessions.

1979 Camp Director 1990 Wyoming Society for Handicapped Children and Adults

Worked with Camp Coordinator in proper organization of camp sessions { as well as staffmg and camper placement. Solely responsible for all staff

and campers performance and needs during the camp session directing.

1990 Camp Coordinator, Camp Director, Registered Office Agent Present Our Camp, Inc.

Directly responsible to a 7-person board. Solely responsible for setting, running and management of Our Camp, Inc. Office located in my home. Recruit campers, volunteer staff, organization of camp sessions, and assist in fund raising events. Responsible for all community awareness efforts, preparing all reports for the State of Wyoming and the IRS. Maintain necessary insurance prior to camp and facilitate training of volunteer staff. Insure that proper camping program is developed to meet the needs of all individuals with handicaps who are served by the organization.

Education and Training

1971 . Nurses Aide Training 1989 Nursing Assistant Certificate 1991-93 Supported Employment Training CAT 1991 Community Habilitation for Individuals with Severe and Multiple

Disabilities Course Advanced Supported Employment and Job Coaching Strategies Course


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Staff Development in Mental Retardation Services In Service Training The Mandt System: Interpersonal Communication and Assisting Workshops Understanding, Designing and Using Outcome Management System Course

Other Training

CPR Certification Bolldbome Pathogen Standards Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers


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Thomas F. Smith


2003 Owner/Operator Present Tom's Payee Service, Sheridan, Wyoming

Work with clients, assigned by the Social Security office and the Veterans Administration, who cannot manage their Social Security and Veterans Benefits. Responsibilities include managing benefits, paying day-to-day expenses as well as serving as an advocate for them.

2003 Receptionistffax Preparer 2004 Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Greeted customers, answered phones and performed general office duties as well as working with clients to compile information necessary to complete their tax forms.

1973 Coal Miner 2003 Decker Coal Company, Decker, Montana

Responsibilities included operating mobile equipment, union safety steward, facilitator presenting Keys to Excellence program to employees, and Montana Coal Mine Foreman Certification (1993)

1971 Equipment Operator 1973 Kerr McGee Uranium Mine, Shirley Basin Wyoming

Operated mobile equipment for strip uranium mine.

folunteer Positions

1990 Volunteer Grant Writer/Board Member Present Our Camp Inc., Sheridan, Wyoming

Maintain the stability of the organization with guidance and the ability to get things done. Grant writing for 14 years, successfully securing $185,650 in grant funds. Responsible for record keeping, correspondence and public presentations. Responsibilities also include public relations duties, which include press releases, public service announcements and other media relation activities.


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Education/Certifications

1966 Aircraft Maintenance. United States Air Force

1989 Insurance License� 1993 Montana Mine Foreman Certification� 1994 Facilitator Training� 2003 Tax Preparer Training�

Military

1966 - Aircraft Mechanic� 1970 United States Air Force�

Maintained aircraft records and all maintenance performed on B-52 aircraft. Supervised many different maintenance shop and their staff.

Organizations

Veterans of Foreign Wars #10105 Sheridan Masonic Lodge #8 Order of Eastem Star Naomi Chapter #2 United Mine Workers of America Our Camp. Inc. Board of Directors


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INTRODUCTION�

A hydrology investigation was conducted along Little Goose Creek (Sheridan County, Wyoming) in NW/NW quarter/quarter of Section 11 of TOWDBhip 55N, Range 84W to develop hydrologic, flow and water surface profile information. Data collected during the investigation was used to determine the minimum finished floor elevations for proposed future construction. Figure 1 contains a vicinity map of the subject site.

Review ofthe subject site on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Community-Panel Number 5600470020 C appears to indicate that the property is located within Zone A. FEMA defines Zone A as not having a base flood elevation (BFE).

HYDROLOGICAL ANALYSIS

The closest gauging station, #06304500 (Little Goose Creek at Sheridan, WY), is located within the City of Sheridan near the Broadway Street Bridge. Since 1952, the maximum peak flow recorded at the site was 5,060 cubic feet per second (cfs) in May 1993. The gauging station is located approximately eight miles downstream of the subject site. Due to the lack of a gauging station in close proximity of the project site, regression analysis equations were selected to estimate stream flow data.

Channel-Geometry regression analysis equations for Wyoming, as published by the U.S. Geological Survey document entitled llStreamflows in Wyoming", were used to estimate stream flows. The regression analysis uses dimension information ofthe natural channel as an indication of the flow magnitude. Peak flow for a 100-year event was calculated at 8,739 cfs.

RIVER SURFACE PROFILES

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A Manning's roughness coefficient (n) of0.035 was utilized for the stream channel and 0.04 for the over bank regions. These values correspond to a streambed that is winding, some pools, and some grass, whereas the over bank flood plain is covered with grass, brush, and trees.

Simulated base floodwater surface elevations at the two cross sections were 3804.26 at the north section and 3807.06 ft at the south cross-section. The anticipate flood boundary has been overlay on Figure 1. Based on Sheridan County standards, any new construction must have a minimum finished floor elevation one foot above the base flood elevation (BFE).

QUALIFICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS

CER offers no assurances and assumes no responsibility for site conditions or activities that were outside the scope ofthis inquiry. In performing its investigations, CER used reasonable care in conformance with standard industry procedures.

As stated in the Sheridan Stormwater Management Plan (lIDR Infrastructure, Inc., 1987), "The peak discharges...are approximations. Rarely will the drainage system operate at the design discharge. Flow will always be more or less in actual practice, merely passing through the design flow as it rises and falls. Thus, the engineer should not overemphasize the accuracy ofhis computed discharges. He should emphasize the design ofa practical and hydraulically balanced system based on sound logic and engineering as well as on dependable hydrology." To conduct this investigation, CER relied on the accuracy ofdocuments, oral information, and educated,assumptions. Additional site conditions may exist now or in the future that were undetected that could impact the results presented in this report.

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The city of Sheridan is the county seat and center of activity for Sheridan County. The origina140-acre town site of Sheridan was founded at the confluence of two beautiful mountain streams on May 10, 1882 by the early area pioneer, John D. Loucks. Loucks named his town Sheridan after his Civil War commander, General Philip H. Sheridan. He named one street Loucks, one Main and the others after pioneers like himself. The town was incorporated in 1884 and Loucks became mayor. The 1890 census showed that Sheridan had 281 hardy pioneer residents. With the coming of the railroad, the opening of many coal mines, and the settling of the ranch lands, Sheridan quickly grew to a populated town of 1,559 by 1900. In 1990 Sheridan had a population of 13,900 in its 5,241 acres within its encompassing city limits boundary of37.5 miles.

The architecture of downtown Sheridan is typical of early western towns and is characterized by mixed elements from different classical styles. These elements are combined in individual buildings to produce what is known as the "Plains Style". The early wood frame, false front buildings were replaced by sturdier structures of brick and stone between 1900 and 1920. Nearly halfofthe buildings located in downtown Sheridan were built during this time period. Downtown Sheridan is filled with many buildings now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The economic vitality, physical

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appearance and perception of the community's district acts as the barometer ofhealth for the entire community.

Cattle ranchers helped build Sheridan in the l880s, and it remains a stock-raising area, although coal mining is now an important part ofthe economy as well. The early-day cattle barons came to town surrounded by their legions ofarmed riders, and homesteaders traveled the range in armed groups. The leaders ofthe Wyoming Stock Growers Association branded the homesteaders rustlers, and men from the two groups avoided each other in the streets. The early days ofSheridan's settlement became a period ofwar not only between the military and the Indians but also between homesteaders and cattlemen.

From the beginning Sheridan was a major trade center to serve the people ofthe area whether they were involved in ranching, farming, lumbering, mining, railroading, manufacturing, building or other trades. They required services such as education, government, transportation, utilities, law enforcement, health care, and recreation.

Sheridan is located in one of the most beautiful areas ofWyoming only about fifteen miles from the majestic Big Hom Mountains and Big Hom National Forest. Conveniently located adjacent to 1-90, the City ofSheridan is also 30 miles from the Interstate 90/25 intersection; 125 miles southeast of Billings, Montana; 240 miles west ofRapid City, South Dakota and 440 miles north ofDenver, Colorado. It has the lowest elevation of any town in Wyoming: 3,745 feet above sea leveL

In 1892 the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad reached Sheridan, making development of coal seams in the area possible. That same year George Holdredge, the railroad's general manager, developed the idea for a lavish inn in Sheridan. As the rail line moved toward the town, Holdredge organized a company that hired architect Tomas R Kimball ofOmaha, Nebraska, to design the facility. Kimball modeled the building after his impression ofan old country hunting lodge he had visited in Scotland. Formally opening in May 1893, the 130-foot long Sheridan Inn became the town's social center. Decked out with electric lights and bathtubs and boasting 64 sleeping rooms on the second and third floors, the inn marked a new era

The story goes that William F. Cody led the grand march at the opening, where Sheridan Inn managers served champagne from iced tubs. From 1894 until 1896 Cody operated the inn, which served as the Sheridan headquarters for his renowned Wild West Show. He added an elaborate set ofbarns and a livery stable ofthe Cody Transportation Company. At times Cody auditioned cowboys for his show by having them race and ride along the street and grounds as he sat watching from the wide veranda.

In the inn's huge dining room, the cattle-raising aristocracy danced the schottische and the Virginia reel. Wealthy sportsmen drawn to the area for the hunting opportunities in the nearby Bighorn Mountains often stayed at the inn. In its heyday, the Sheridan Inn was considered the finest hotel between Chicago and San Francisco. In 1965 the inn was

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designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department ofInterior, National Park Service.

Eventually the Sheridan Inn closed and fell into disrepair. It was condemned in 1967, but local artist Neltje Kings rescued the historic building. She remodeled and 'restored the inn, preserving many features ofthe original oak and mahogany Buffalo Bill bar. A local group later obtained the building and in 1993 the Sheridan Inn celebrated its centennial while the restoration continued. The Historic Sheridan Inn is featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not as "the House of69 Gables".

Quality of Life

Sheridan is a modern western town with a distinct western motif The climate is influenced by Canadian and Pacific weather movements and has an average annual precipitation ofabout 16 inches ofrainfall and 68 inches of snowfall with an average temperature of45° F. The area enjoys a majority of sunshine days through the year. Median household annual income is $33,703 and cost of living is only slightly above the average among Wyoming counties. Sheridan, like other Wyoming cities, has a strong motivation to retain and attract businesses. Wyoming has no personal or corporate tax and no inventory tax on business. Good employment opportunities occur in the natural resource development in the Powder River Basin.· Schools are excellent and employ the latest computer and Internet teaching techniques. Sheridan College, with approximately 1,500 students, is one ofthe largest two-year colleges in the state, offering degrees in both academic and technical fields.

Sheridan offers a range of available cultural choices. One of Sheridan's most unique homes, the Kendrick Mansion, is a must see. Now' a historic house museum, Trail End Historic Site consists ofthe family home, the Carriage House Theater and the Mandel

Cabin. Located on 3.5 acres ofgroomed grounds, graced with several hundred trees and

shrubs indigenous to Wyoming, Trail End is an example ofFlemish Revival architecture, one ofthe few found in the western United States. The mansion was once home to Wyoming Governor and United States Senator, John B. Kendrick. Construction began on Trail End in 1908. The mansion was complete five years later at a cost ofabout $165,000, including the furnishings. There are three main floors, plus a basement, an attic, four balconies and four porches. The mansion features hand-painted ceiling panels and wall panels, a custom designed chandelier, an Italian marble fireplace, custom designed light fixtures, stained glass windows, Navajo motifwall stenciling and much more. Exterior materials include Kansas brick, Indiana limestone and Missouri roofing tiles all sitting atop a Wyoming granite foundation.

The WYO Theater, built in 1923, has been restored and operates as a live performing arts center with over 100 events a year. Kendrich Park provides swimming and tennis courts and baseball games at the Thorne Rider Baseball Park. Special events include the Sheridan Rodeo, Sheridan County Rodeo, and Polo at the Big Hom Equestrian Center,

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Civic Theater Guild Plays, an Antique Car Show, Renaissance Fairs, and 4H and FFA fairs at the Sheridan Fairgrounds.

Founded in 1989 King's Museum features a collection of cowboy memorabilia gathered during the many years ofDon King's interest and business of saddle making. The collection is comprised ofhundreds ofsaddles, wagons, chaps, guns, hitched horsehair items, Indian gear and clothing, and collections from every facet of the western life-style.

The Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library displays works ofregional artists and Native American artifacts on permanent exhibit as well as monthly exhibits at other library locations.

There are 15 motels in Sheridan plus additional bed and breakfasts. Several campgrounds include KOAs at the north of Sheridan and several motels with RV hookups and picnic tables.

Big Hom Mountains and Powder River Basin

The Big Hom Mountains, including Medicine Wheel and the Cloud Peak. Wilderness are to the west and south ofSheridan. The mountains, a 70-mile long range, have some peaks topping 13,000 :feet and hundreds of small lakes reflecting the dramatic scenery within the Cloud PeakWilderness. The -entire range lies within the Bighorn National Forest, a 1.1 million acre public land that has its headquarters in Sheridan.

The Big Hom Mountain Coalition (made up of Sheridan, Big Horn, Johnson and Washakie counties promotes tourism in the area of the Big Hom Mountains and in the beautiful Big Hom National Forest. This is multiple-use country, with recreation, -grazing, and timber production. Thousands ofsheep and cattle graze in these mountains. There are many campgrounds, more than 850 miles ofhiking trails and excellent trout fishing. In the winter, the mountains are a popular destination for crosscountry skiers, snowboarders, downhill skiers, and snowmobilers. Three paved highways cross the Big Hom Mountains making connections between Yellowstone and the Black Hills. Scattered throughout the Big Horns are seven mountain lodges and a guest ranch, some open year round to accommodate winter sports enthusiasts.

The Powder River Country stretches from the Big Hom Mountains to the Black Hills and then south to Casper. The region's economy is dominated by Sheridan, Gillette, and Buffalo. Rolling grasslands predominate across the Powder River Basin accentuated by buttes and riversides. Coal, oil, and methane gas resources are vital to the economy of the area, the most important energy region in Wyoming. Despite many open-pit coalmines, the land remains relatively untouched.

North of Sheridan into Montana is the Custer National Cemetery and the Little Bighorn Monument. Here Sioux and Cheyenne Indians battled the 7th Calvary under the command ofColonel George Armstrong Custer in the Battle ofthe Little Big Hom. Most of the 272 soldiers who lost their lives are buried at the cemetery or on the battlefield.

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