02 Jul 2014

CAMP COURAGEOUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

By Camp Courageous

MONTICELLO, IOWA. -The Camp Courageous Board of Directors announced the election of the following officers and members for the 2014-2015 term. The new President of the Board of Directors is Margo Ahrendsen of Oxford Junction, IA.  Margo has been involved with Camp Courageous for nearly 25-years as an advocate and also as a parent of two campers.  Margo, and her husband, Monte, farm in the Oxford Junction area and she is active in a variety of organizations.

  • Officers:

President: Margo Ahrendsen, Farmer, Camper Parent, and Advocate, Oxford Junction, IA

President-Elect: Jim Zimmerman, Principal Sacred Heart, Monticello, IA

Secretary: Mary Van Houten, Banquet Manager, Kirkwood Hotel, Cedar Rapids IA

Treasurer: Randy Faulkner, Pres. Hawkeye Dry Ice, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Those re-elected to a three-year term included:

Margo Ahrendsen, Farmer, Camper Parent, and Advocate, Oxford Junction, IA

Aaron Cook, Farmer, Winthrop, IA

Mary Johnson, Retired, Rockwell, Marion, IA

Jim Klinger, Retired, Cedar Memorial Funeral Homes, Cedar Rapids, IA

Trish Ohlson, GE Capital, Cedar Rapids, IA

Steve Supple, Farmer, Cascade, IA

Mary Van Houten, Banquet Manager, Kirkwood Hotel, Cedar Rapids IA

Dan Vorhies, Newton Sales, Monticello, IA

Chris Wiese, VP Sales LimoLink, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Other board members include :

Dr. John Bailey, Retired Medical Doctor, Anamosa, IA

Steve Carter, Branch Manager, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Cedar Rapids, IA

Jim Foels, Farmer, Brooklyn, IA

Brian Gay, Retired Executive Director, Midwest Free Community Papers, Coralville, IA

Larry Greco, Retired Cedar Rapids Police Department, Solon, IA

Merlin Hulse, Retired Farmer, Tipton, IA

Bill Northup, Vice President for Advancement at Central College at Pella, , Des Moines, IA

Kay Pitlik, Retired Special Educator/Advocate/ Cedar Rapids, IA

Bob Thoeni, Retired owner of Bob's Pioneer Seed, Monticello, IA

Mag Welter, Retired Special Educator, Monticello, IA

Winnie Williams, of Monticello, Retired Fawn Creek Homes, Anamoso, IA

10 Jun 2013

CAMP COURAGEOUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

By Camp Courageous

Officers:

President: Winnie Williams, of Monticello, Retired Fawn Creek Homes, Anamos, IA

President-Elect: Margo Ahrendsen, Farmer, Camper Parent, and Advocate, Olin, IA

Secretary: Mary Van Houten, Banquet Manager, Kirkwood Hotel, Cedar Rapids IA

Treasurer: Randy Faulkner, Pres. Hawkeye Dry Ice/Owner The Firehouse, Cedar Rapids, IA

 

Those re-elected to a three-year term included:

Jim Foels, Farmer, Brooklyn, IA

Merlin Hulse, Farmer, Clarence, IA

Bob Thoeni, Retired owner of Bob's Pioneer Seed, Monticello, IA

 

Other board members include :

Dr. John Bailey, Retired Medical Doctor, Anamosa, IA

Steve Carter, Branch Manager, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Cedar Rapids, IA

Aaron Cook, Farmer, Winthrop, IA

Brian Gay, Executive Director, Midwest Free Community Papers, Coralville, IA

Larry Greco, Retired Cedar Rapids Police Department, Solon, IA

Mary Johnson, Retired, Rockwell, Marion, IA

Jim Klinger, Retired, Cedar Memorial Funeral Homes, Cedar Rapids, IA

Phil Martin, Retired United Airlines, Marion, IA

Bill Northup, Wells Fargo Bank, Regional Manager for Private Client Services, Des Moines, IA

Trish Ohlson, GE Capital, Cedar Rapids, IA

Kay Pitlik, Retired Special Educator/Advocate/ Cedar Rapids, IA

Steve Supple, Farmer, Cascade, IA

Dan Vorhies, Newton Sales, Monticello, IA

Mag Welter, Retired Special Educator, Monticello, IA

Chris Wiese, VP Sales LimoLink, Cedar Rapids, IA

Jim Zimmerman, Principal Sacred Heart, Monticello, IA

Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. In its 39th year of serving those with special needs, a volunteer board of directors governs the camp. This year Camp Courageous will serve over 6,500 campers with special needs. The camp is run on donations, without government assistance, without formal sponsorship, and without paid fundraisers. What this means is everything that is donated to the camp goes directly to benefit the campers. Camp Courageous is available 24-hours a day, 365-days a year to meet the emergency needs of families with a special needs family member living at home.

Tours of the camp and programs about this unique facility are available by contacting the camp at 319/465-5916 or going to www.campcourageous.org

18 Oct 2012

Two-day auction in Cedar Rapids will benefit Camp Courageous

By Camp Courageous
A huge two-day auction will be held on Oct 27 & 28 that will benefit Camp Courageous, thanks to the generosity of Virgil Crofter of Mt. Vernon. Over the years Vergil Crofter collected some unique item, and upon his death, his personal processions have gone to Camp Courageous, a year round camp for those with special needs, run on donations.  Here are some of the details of both days:

Day 1 Antiques & Collectibles. Wide variety of items!
Sat. Oct 27 @ 10 AM. Cady Auction Gallery, 833 Shaver Rd. NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Preview Fri. 10/26, 12 noon - 4 PM & 8:30 morning of auction.

Cady Auction will be selling the estate of Virgil Crofter. Virgil requested that proceeds go to Camp Courageous. Virgil was an avid collector of celebrity apparel plus autographed photos & books, including Marlyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, Willie Nelson, Cher, Eva Gabor, etc. Also being sold will be a 1987 5th Ave with 64K one owner orig mis, excellent condition.

Over 100 pieces of Royal Haeger plus other pottery will be auctioned.

Featured item: Just in time for Halloween! 1880?s Odd Fellow's ceremonial authentic human skeleton & coffin!

4 Asian black lacquer room divider / dressing screens, 2 matching 4 ft. hand-carved marble pedestals,  antique furniture including walnut hall tree and 2 Etageres are just some of the items.

General store items: Stand alone weight / fortune telling machines + 1 cent Shooting gallery & test your strength machines.Coin counters. Floor candy cabinet. 3 National cash registers.

Beaver top hats in orig case. Victorian umbrellas (silver, mop, gold) & bakelite umbrellas. Philco radio / phonograph. Antique prints & engravings. Original movie posters: 1983 return of the Jedi & 1978 The Lord of the Rings. Handmade museum quality model ship Kate Cory & whaler.

Plus: 1987 Bayliner Capri boat w/ 85 Yamaha 1990 motor (lower unit rebuilt June 2012) with galvanized trailor w/ new tires & axle.

Complete catalog with sale order, descriptions & 1000?s of photos and Live Internet bidding via Proxibid.com available 1 week prior to auction. Absentee and phone bids accepted. Go to www.cadyauction.com for more information. or call 319 364 4143

AUCTION DAY TWO:

Auction to be held in Cady Auction Gallery warehouse
Sunday, Oct 28 @ 12 Noon. Doors open at 11 AM.

This will include the rest of Virgil Crofter's estate, proceeds going to Camp Courageous. Auction will be held in our warehouse: NO catalog, NO Internet bidding, NO absentee bids, NO buyer's premium.

Furniture, household items, 50+ diecast cars in orig boxes, 100?s of vintage albums, console stereos, big screen TV, glassware, lamps, bookcases, vintage & antique office equipment, tools, lawn mower, race car t-shirts, celebrity photo prints, lots of dolls, antique hair salon equip, comic books, books, etc. etc. etc.........still unpacking!

Updates as photos will be added to website, www.cadyauction.com.


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16 Oct 2012

NCCC Hosts Community Workday at Camp Courageous

By Camp Courageous
Monticello, Iowa - On Saturday, Oct. 27, AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members are collaborating with Camp Courageous to do trail maintenance at the camp's ropes course. The community day is being held from 9 am to 1 pm at 12007 190 Street in Monticello, Iowa.

Volunteers are coming together to clean up brush to make the woods, specifically the ropes course, as safe as possible and more easily accessible for campers. In the event of rain, volunteers will clean the pool, lodge, cabins and a closet with costumes used for weekly dances. AmeriCorps NCCC invites residents from throughout the area to participate in this collaborative event.

"I'm very excited to meet community members and spread the word about Camp Courageous," says NCCC member Callie Keeney.

Tools and snacks are being provided. Volunteers are encouraged to dress warm. For further information about the community day please email serviceproject.outreach14@gmail.com or call 319-529-0587.

Camp Courageous serves over 6,000 individuals with disabilities annually. Their mission is to provide exceptional year-round recreational and respite care opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families. The camp is run primarily on donations, giving all individuals the opportunity to give through gifts of time, materials, money and other means that support the camp.

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, residential, national service program in which 1,100 young adults serve nationwide each year. During their 10-month term, NCCC Members - all 18 to 24 years old - work on teams of eight to 12 on projects that address critical needs related to natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Members mentor students, construct and rehabilitate low-income housing, respond to natural disasters, clean up streams, help communities develop emergency plans, and address countless other local needs. The North Central Region campus in Vinton, Iowa is one five regional campuses in the United States and serves Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The other campuses are located in Perry Point, Md.; Sacramento, Calif.; Vicksburg, Miss.; and Denver, Colo.

In exchange for their service, NCCC Members receive $5,550 to help pay for college, or to pay back existing student loans. Other benefits include a small living stipend, room and board, leadership development, increased self-confidence, and the knowledge that, through active citizenship, people can indeed make a difference. AmeriCorps NCCC is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation improves lives, strengthens
communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. For more information about AmeriCorps NCCC, visit the website at www.americorps.gov/nccc.

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03 Oct 2012

23rd Annual Square Dance Benefit For Camp Courageous

By Camp Courageous
MONTICELLO, IA– On Sunday, October 14, 2012, the East Central Federation and Cedar Valley Callers Association will sponsor  the 23rd anniversary of the Annual Square Dance Benefit for Camp Courageous. The calling begins at 1:30 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. in the main lodge at Camp Courageous.

Callers and cuers are invited from all over eastern Iowa and the surrounding areas.  Dance clubs as well as individuals and couples are welcome to enjoy the afternoon dancing or just observing in the spacious camp lodge. Tours will be available for anyone interested in seeing all that camp offers including the camp train, the barn, and the indoor swimming pool. Admission fee is a donation to camp. Participants are asked to bring along cookies, or a snack to share---beverages are provided.

Located near Monticello, IA, Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. The camp was built and continues to operate on donations, without government support, without formal sponsorship, and without paid fundraisers. The camp serves over 6,000 individuals with special needs annually. Visit www.campcourageous.org for more details.

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21 Sep 2012

CAMP COURAGEOUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND OPEN HOUSE SET FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

By Camp Courageous
MONTICELLO, IA --The annual Camp Courageous Pancake Breakfast and Open House is set for Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Camp Courageous began serving individuals with disabilities during the summer of 1974 with campers totaling 211. The camp is run on donations, without government support, without paid fund raisers, and without formal sponsorship. Today, the camp is open year-round and the campers served is over 6,000!

Camp Courageous is celebrating their 39th anniversary. A DVD presentation about the camp, as well as new camp merchandise can be found in the camp's main office.

In the lodge, pancakes will be prepared on six pancake grills to get everyone through the line quickly. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12 for pancakes and sausage. Other events during the open house include a Live WMT Broadcast from the camp's main lodge. Leo Greco CDs and DVDs available.

See the expanded Train Depot and new tracks. Live reenactment train robbery by Red Cedar Regulators at the Train Depot at 9:00 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, and 11:45 AM. Live in the Sill barn will be Dixie-Notes-Plus performing free at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 a.m.

The camp is located five miles southeast of Monticello off Highway 38 and 151 - Exit 65.

The Pancake Breakfast is also kick-off for sales of the Camp Courageous Fruitcakes. The fresh baked Fruitcakes are $10.00 each with no purchase limit.


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20 Sep 2012

NCCC BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AT CAMP COURAGEOUS

By Camp Courageous
Monticello, Iowa - An
AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team is working with Camp Courageous as camp counselors from September 10 to November 2 on their final NCCC service project.
The NCCC team is providing personal care for the campers as well as leading camp activities such as canoeing, swimming, dancing, art and entertainment. The team is also assisting the camp staff with facilitating the ropes course, zip line and caving exploration classes.

"I'm looking forward to a new kind of project that revolves around building relationships and working with different kinds of people," says NCCC Member Jaclyn DeFranco. "I'm also excited about the perks of living at a camp such as canoeing, arts and crafts and campouts."

Camp Courageous serves over 6,000 individuals with disabilities annually. Their mission is to provide exceptional year-round recreational and respite care opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families. The camp is run primarily on donations, giving all individuals the opportunity to give through gifts of time, materials, money and other means that support the camp.

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, residential, national service program in which 1,100 young adults serve nationwide each year. During their 10-month term, NCCC Members - all 18 to 24 years old - work on teams of eight to 12 on projects that address critical needs related to natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Members mentor students, construct and rehabilitate low-income housing, respond to natural disasters, clean up streams, help communities develop emergency plans, and address countless other local needs. The North Central Region campus in Vinton, Iowa is one five regional campuses in the United States and serves Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The other campuses are located in Perry Point, Md.; Sacramento, Calif.; Vicksburg, Miss.; and Denver, Colo.

In exchange for their service, NCCC Members receive $5,550 to help pay for college, or to pay back existing student loans. Other benefits include a small living stipend, room and board, leadership development, increased self-confidence, and the knowledge that, through active citizenship, people can indeed make a difference. AmeriCorps NCCC is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. For more information about AmeriCorps NCCC, visit the website at www.americorps.gov/nccc.

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18 Sep 2012

CAMP COURAGEOUS HOSTS 24th ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL FESTIVAL

By Camp Courageous
MONTICELLO, IOWA - The 24th Annual Back-To-School Festival will be held at Camp Courageous Tuesday September 18 from 10:00 am to 2:00. Camp Courageous is a year- round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. The Back-To-School Festival has become an annual celebration of the new school year for dozens of special education classes throughout the area.

Special education classes are invited to attend this free event and enjoy Rock & Prevention, games, balloon artist Crescentia, prizes, hayride, wobble buggies, swimming, miniature golf, a helicopter, face painting, bounce house, train, horse drawn wagon rides, a dance and more.

Lunch is provided for free to the special education students, teachers, volunteers, staff & campers. Camp Courageous traditionally expects about 1000 participants.

For more information contact Jeanne Muellerleile, E-mail: jeanne@campcourageous.org or Camp Courageous, Box 418, Monticello, Iowa 52310-0418. or (319) 465-5916 ext. 2300 or Fax: 319-465-5919.
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28 Aug 2012

BP Awards Camp Courageous $3,000.00 Grant

By Camp Courageous

MONTICELLO, IOWA - BP Petroleum in collaboration with their BP Fueling Communities Program, local BP stations, and Fauser Energy Resources has awarded Camp Courageous a grant in the amount of $3,000.00.  Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with special needs.  Run on donations, without government support, formal sponsorship, or paid fund raisers, this year the camp will serve 6,000 campers.

Camp Courageous' relationship with Fauser Energy Resources began in 1981, when Don Fauser visited Camp Courageous as a board member of the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa.  During that visit the Petroleum Marketers decided to take Camp Courageous under their wing, at a time when the camp was struggling to survive.  Since then the camp has grown from serving hundreds of campers to serving thousands of campers, is open-year round, has grown from 40 acres to 200 acres; and from 5 buildings to over 20.

"Don Fauser, and his son, Paul, have been actively involved in the success of Camp Courageous for over 30-years. They are a good and carrying family of incredible integrity...and those exceptional traits pour over into their work.  Camp Courageous feels very fortunate to have BP Petroleum and Fauser Energy Resources come together to make this wonderful gift possible," said Charlie Becker, Camp's Director.

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31 Jul 2012

35th ANNUAL PINEAPPLE SALE & 34th ANNUAL PINEAPPLE GALA

By Camp Courageous
MONTICELLO, IOWA-Fresh pineapples will be in Iowa for the 35th Annual Pineapple Sale for Camp Courageous the week of August 1st-5th.  The pineapples will be on sale at nearly 30 Hy-Vee Stores in Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, Clinton, Coralville, Davenport, Dubuque, Iowa City, Marion, and Waterloo.  Most locations will have the ability to core and place the pineapple in a container for the customer.  A dollar from the sale of each pineapple will go to benefit Camp Courageous, a year-round respite and recreational facility, serving over 6,000 individuals with special needs annually.  Customers not interested in pineapple, are encouraged to buy a gift card for food and send it to camp.  

The 34th Annual Pineapple Gala, will be Friday, August 17th at the Cedar Rapids Marriott beginning at 5:30 p.m. This is one of Iowa's largest charity silent and live auction with nearly 400 items ranging from $5 to condos. An exceptional Hawaiian dinner, entertainment, and door prizes, including a trip for two to Hawaii, are planned for this year's Gala.  Volunteer Emcees for the evening will be Ralph Palmer and Kathryn Foxx and the volunteer auctioneer will be Todd Smith.  Tickets are $50/each or a table of 10 for $500. Auction items can be donated, or tickets can be obtained through the camp by calling Charlie Becker at 319/465-5916, ext. 2100 or e-mailing at cbecker@campcourageous.org. Many auction items can be viewed at: www.campcourageous.org. Special Camp Courageous overnight rates are available by calling the Marriott.

This year Camp Courageous will be honoring the Cedar Valley Street Rods and their 25 years of support of the camp.


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