Camp Care-A-Lot Mission Statement Camp Care-A-Lot is a one week residential summer camp for the economically and culturally disadvantaged youth of Springfield, Jacksonville & the Central Illinois area. Our organization’s members believe residential camping programs for this population can effectively counteract violent, destructive and antisocial influences (which are all too prevalent in their day-to-day lives) by exposing campers to life experiences and tasks which promote understanding, generosity, empathy, commitment & team work. Eleven sessions of experience has convinced us of both the relevance of such goals and the immediate and long-term benefits of this program for its participants. Calendar of Events December 9, 2000 Holiday Party & Camp Reunion Jacksonville 2-4 p.m. Masonic Temple December 17, 2000 Holiday Party & Camp Reunion Springfield 2-4 p.m. Ursuline Gym June 23, 2001 Springfield Staff Orientation Springfield June 24-30, 2001 Camp Care-A-Lot Springfield Lake Springfield Baptist Camp July 28, 2001 Springfield Staff Orientation Jacksonville July 29-August 3, 2001 Jacksonville Camp Care-A-Lot, Too Western 4-H Camp Our Needs & Wants Paper Office supplies Free Airline Ticket Points (to fly out of town counselors to camp) Part-time volunteers (for office help during the year and/or for camp) Shoes for campers Construction paper Bedding for campers Small luggage (for children to bring their belongings home) Monetary contributions Stamps ($.33 and $.55) Flashlights and batteries Bathing suits for campers STORAGE SPACE (for materials for camp) 6 x 9 inch envelopes

Executive Board Gary Hills, President Metal Decor Eydee Schultz, Vice President E. S. Consultant Services John Woods, Vice President School District 186 Bill Havey, Vice President Young’s Security Peggy Cormeny, Secretary School District 186 Gary Jacobs, Treasurer Bank One Roger Whitsell Springfield Firefighters Local #37 Sandy Marcotte Jacksonville Schools Michael Trieger, Psy.D., Past President/Advisor Springfield Psychological Center Board of Directors Andy Anderberg Springfield Y.M.C.A. Frederic Benson, J.D. Feldman, Wasser, Benson, Draper, Attorneys Beth Bergman, M.D. Springfield Clinic Tracy Eisenhauer Winchester Schools Mark Estrop American Baptist Church Wes Hendricker Acorn Financial Group Dave Henneberry Evans Construction Nic Howell Illinois Department of Corrections Sue Howell Illinois Dept. of Children & Family Services Dick Levi Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Tom Madonia Alderman Bill McGee State Farm Insurance Mike O'Halloran Abbey Carpets Gary Scott WLDS Radio Sonie Smith Barton-Stone Christian Home Thomas Smith, Ph.Ed. Lincoln Land Community College-Jacksonville Campus James Wanless General Manager, C.D.V.A. Frank Vala Valco Awards & More, Inc.

President's Ponderings This is your bi-annual greeting from me. I have made some observations concerning our 7th summer of Camp Care-A-Lot in Springfield and our 4th in Jacksonville regarding the counselors, volunteers, children we are serving, and Camp, from the eyes of someone who has seen this project grow into a wonderful experience for children from low or no income families from Central Illinois. I am truly impressed with the counselors/ volunteers who have supported us this year and in past camping sessions. We’ve been fortunate to associate with those individuals who have a genuine interest in our children and what we are trying to accomplish. We will always be looking for additional people with those same interests. We’ve had a great core group of volunteers who continue to make Camp one of their summer priorities. As time goes on, we find ourselves in a position that more children could attend Camp if we could find qualified volunteer counselors who are willing to make the one week commitment. I am sentimental when I see individuals who have been with us for years and how their lives have changed. Volunteers who started with us as high school students are now accepting their first teaching assignments, getting married, starting their own families, have children of their own starting high school or college, starting their own businesses, and unfortunately, some are moving away. We are extremely grateful for the impact the Firefighters have made. Springfield Firefighters have provided a board member, 2 full time counselors and 3-4 firefighters during each day to volunteer as aids in caring for our children. The Firefighters in Jacksonville have provided a full time counselor and several daily or evening volunteers. All the firefighters are quality individuals who children can look up to as the role model missing in their lives. Both Unions bring their fire trucks to camp and discuss fire safety with campers. We are very fortunate to have their continued support. I am the first to realize that giving up an entire week to spend with 6-10 year old children may not be your idea of a vacation, but how about one afternoon or evening? Maybe, there is a special project that will need some additional supervision or a talent you may be able to teach the children. There are many ways you can assist and you are greatly needed. We just ask you contact us and we’ll talk about the possibilities. I wish everyone a wonderful upcoming holiday season and may it bring all the joy and happiness every family should experience throughout the entire year. Regards, Gary Hills, Board President