The Year in Review, Camp Luther, Three Lakes, WI

1. Camp
Luther
2016 ANNUAL REPORT
A subsidiary ministry of the North Wisconsin District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

2. A Note
from
Woody
Dear Friends in Christ,
From it's earliest days camp has been a place that
brought people TOGETHER for fellowship, recreation,
encouragement, service, and worship. That tradition
continues today TOGETHER as volunteers,
supporters, leaders, and staff through God's grace,
make Camp Luther what it is today.
This is our first Annual Report. I hope this is
informative and helpful to you. If you have any
questions about camp, please feel free to contact me.
I would enjoy talking with you about this incredible
ministry.
As we reflect on the year that has passed in this
Annual Report, I pray that you would consider how
we may do even more for Christ's Kingdom through
Camp Luther. Thank you for your prayers and
support.
TOGETHER In Christ,
Gary "Woody" Vought
Executive Director
In him you also are being built together into a
dwelling place for God by the Spirit. Ephesians 2:22
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3. Our
Mission
Building up all people
in Christ
for service and witness
to the world.
"Elizabeth started reading from her Bible as soon as we left
camp. She was filled with a new appreciation of learning
about God and Jesus."
6075
Guests
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4. Our Core Values
Christ-centered
Community Relationships Service
Servant
Leadership
Provide a fun and safe
Christ-centered
community where
faith inspires a
purposeful
and joyful life.
Develop respectful
and caring relationships
which serve to provide
a lifelong network of
Christian mentors
and friends.
Teach, model, and
practice servant
leadership to encourage
others to take positive
action for building up
the Kingdom of God.
Create experiences
to explore and discover
unique interests and
talents that transform
lives toward meaningful
service to God.
"Camp helped boost his confidence. It showed him that he can do things that he thought he couldn't do (like being away
from home for 5 days). He is still humming and singing the songs he learned at camp everywhere he goes. He has also told
any and everyone he sees about his time at Camp Luther."4

5. Our Vision Statement
“Through God’s Grace, Camp Luther will be nationally recognized as
a premier Christian camp, embracing the challenge to produce the
finest spiritual programs emphasizing; healthy relationships,
leadership skills and service in a diverse world. With an exemplary
staff, quality facilities, and in the midst of God’s creation, Camp
Luther will reach out to thousands of children, adults and families
with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
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6. "The devotions were very impactful on my child for sure. It
definitely helped her grow in faith and she seems to have had
a boost in confidence of God's love for her. She says that she
learned so much from the devotions
and Christian growth times."
Summer
Camp
2016
2016 Campers by Program
"Our daughter came home from camp
rejuvenated and stronger in faith. We love camp
as much as she does!!! Thank you!"
Campers from 20 States!
2733
Campers
Served!
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7. Summer
Camp
2016
Resident Camper Five-Year Attendance
Campers from 20 States!
Residential Camper Boy/Girl
Campers Ratio
Resident Camper Five-Year Attendance
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8. 140
Paricipants
Service - Adventure - Faith Development - Team Building
2016 Participants
Angel Adventures Extreme
Calvary, Watseka, IL Youth
Immanuel, Merrill, WI Youth
St. Paul, Manawa Staff
St. Johns, West Bend, WI Youth
Trinity, Wausau, WI Youth
The Edge
IMPACT @ KBC
Youth Leaders Retreat8

9. Mount Olive Weston, Confirmation
Peace Antigo, Leaders
Circuit 12 Youth Retreat
St. Germain Ev. Free, 2nd Wed. Youth
Bethlehem Nekoosa, Youth Retreat
Eagle River U12 Winter Fun Day
Angel on my Shoulder, Angel Adventures
Westminster Presbyterian Rockford
Peace Eau Claire, Youth Retreat
PALS Pastors Retreat
Angel on my Shoulder, Camp Hozhoni
Three Lakes School Outdoor Ed
St. Johns West Bend, Families
Boy Scout Troop 68,
LWML Young Women’s Retreat
Peace Lutheran Antigo, Confirmation
Pilgrim Lutheran Green Bay, Confirmation
2016 Guest Group Retreats
Fall, Winter and Spring Retreats
UWEC Gospel Choir
Wolf River Lutheran High School, Servant Event
Trinity Merrill, Outdoor Ed
St. Paul Manawa, Elders Retreat
St. Johns West Bend, Men's Retreat
Prairie River Middle School
Bethlehem Pella, Village Retreat
Angel on my Shoulder, Camp Angel
Good Shepherd by the Lake, Stoughton Conf.
Our Redeemer Bessemer, Summer Village Retreat
LWML Fall Retreat
St. John Merrill, School
Trinity on Stewart Wausau, Confirmation
North Wisconsin District, Circuit Visitors
Three Lakes Schools, Outdoor Ed.
Wisconsin DNR, Youth Hunting Retreat
Peace Antigo, Outdoor Education
Trinity Burr Ridge, IL, Youth Retreat
Congregations Participation in Group Programs
Alleluia Lutheran, Greenleaf
Bethlehem Lutheran, Altoona
Bethlehem Lutheran, Wales
Christ Lutheran, Chippewa Falls
Christ Lutheran, Marshfield
Christ of the Bay Lutheran, Green Bay
Christ the King Lutheran, Ishpeming
Christus Lutheran, Clintonville
Emmaus Lutheran, Waupaca
Faith Lutheran, Appleton
Faith Lutheran, Chippewa Falls
Faith Lutheran, Green Bay
First Lutheran, Rice Lake
Good Shepherd Lutheran, Appleton
Grace Lutheran, Augusta
Hope Lutheran, De Pere
Hope Lutheran, Fond du Lac
Immanuel Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids
St. Lukes Lutheran, Wisconsin Rapids
Immanuel Lutheran, Downers Grove
Immanuel Lutheran, Hewitt
Immanuel Lutheran, Merrill
Immanuel Lutheran, School Marshfield
Peace Lutheran, Antigo
Peace Lutheran, Park Falls
Pilgrim Lutheran, Green Bay
Raized, Bellevue
Redeemer Lutheran, Marquette
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran, Greenville
Sion Lutheran, Chatham
Spirit of Life Lutheran, Church, Mosinee
SS Peter and Paul Lutheran, Houghton
St. Jakobi Lutheran, Shawano
St. James Lutheran, Shawano
St. John Lutheran, Church Pittsville
St. John Lutheran, Durand
St. John Lutheran, Edgar
St. John Lutheran, Merrill
St. John Lutheran, Pickerel
St. John Lutheran, Pulaski
St. John Lutheran, School Suring
St. John Lutheran, Tigerton
St. Johns Lutheran, Withee
St. Mark Lutheran, Symco
St. Mark's Lutheran, Wausau
St. Martin Lutheran, Clintonville
St. Matthew Lutheran, Eau Claire
St. Matthew Lutheran, White Lake
St. Paul Lutheran, Amherst
St. Paul Lutheran, Birnamwood
St. Paul Lutheran, Cumberland
St. Paul Lutheran, Luxemburg
St. Paul Lutheran, Sheboygan Falls
St. Paul Lutheran, Stevens Point
St. Paul Lutheran, Wittenburg
Trinity Lutheran, Athens
146 Family
Cottage
Retreats
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10. CAMPAIGN GOALS:
Every Kid to Camp
Outdoor Ministry Fund
Building Projects
$150,000 Annually
$350,000 Annually
$2.5 Million
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:31b
Thank you to everyone who has stepped forward in support of the Filled with the
Spirit Campaign! With more than $1.13 million in commitments, momentum is
building for this important comprehensive campaign that will impact the future of
Camp Luther for generations. Your commitment to this campaign blesses children
through Every Kid to Camp, ministry programs through the Outdoor Ministry Fund
and funding of the Retreat Center and new Dining facility.
Proceeds to Every Kid to
Camp will provide first
time camp experiences to
300 campers annually at
no cost to the family and
provide financial
assistance to many
others.
The Outdoor Ministry
Fund provides essential
annual funding of camps,
retreats, improvements,
Junior Counselors, and
program development.
Building projects funded through Filled with the Spirit will provide
improved housing through the lower level of the Retreat Center. A
new Dining Facility will enhance the Camp Luther ministry
through increased space for meals, food preparation, storage, and
meetings.
Construction
This Spring!
Thank you for helping
us reach our goal for the
build out of the Retreat
Center lower level!
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11. Campaign
GIVING
UPDATE
Thank you for supporting this ministry. You
can give online at campluther.com/give or
through the mobile Pushpay app.
2016 Golf Challenge
Net proceeds: $13,654
Thank You!
$638,891
in donations in 2016!
Thank you Thrivent members for
choosing Camp Luther in 2016!
Thrivent Choice
$35,199
Join us Friday, June 23, 2017!
COMMITMENTS
Outdoor Ministry
Every Kid to Camp
Capital Improvements
TOTAL CAMPAIGN
COMMITTMENTS
$204,000
$ 34,450
$893,150
$1,131,600
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12. Campaign
Every
Kid
to Camp
THANK YOU!
Since 2006, $765,565 in gifts
has blessed the lives of 2490 children!
"Our daughter came home from camp rejuvenated and stronger in faith. We love camp as much as she does!!! Thank you!"
Your support of Every Kid to Camp sends as many as 300 children
to camp for their first time each summer. Every Kid to Camp also
provides financial aid for up to 100 children each year.
$60,000 is still needed to meet our goal of 300 campers in 2017.
Your commitment to Camp Luther and the Every Kid to Camp fund is truly transforming
lives. It is through your support that these children develop meaning friendships,
experience the mentorship of a counselor, discover their unique gifts and talents, and
are given hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As our culture becomes more and more
secular, and as children face great challenges to their faith each and every day, the
unique Christian environment of camp is needed more than ever. Thank you for helping
to bring the joy and hope we have in Christ into the lives of these children.
Campers
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13. Finance and Stewardship
Just $62,499 remaining on
Retreat Center mortgage!
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. I Peter 4:10
Thank you for supporting the ministry of Camp
Luther. Nearly 1/3 of annual operating needs and
scholarships are provided through your financial
support. TOGETHER we are encouraging thousands
of children and families in the faith each year.
Over $900,000 has been paid down
on this loan since 2001!
ENERGY
CONSERVATION
The average energy use at
Camp Luther has dropped
from $12.90 per person in 2009/10
to $9.92 per person in 2015/16.
Thank you to the North
Wisconsin District LCMS for
supporting Camp
Luther through an annual
subsidy and line of credit.
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14. Thank
You
Volunteers!
2016 VOLUNTEERS
Workbee Weekends
Side by Side
Junior Counselors
Medics
Guest Pastors
RV Volunteers
Other Volunteers
160
28
58
10
10
5
29
300
Volunteers!
Volunteers of the Year
Louise & Clay Reisler
Pictured with Debbie & Gary "Woody" Vought
Camp Luther is blessed
through your service!
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15. Steven Edwards
Fremont, WI
Meranda Eggebrecht
Marshfield, WI
Terry Hanstedt - Chair
Pulaski, WI
Paul Heinonen
Ishpeming, MI
Rev. Steve Hulke
Stevens Point, WI
Rev. Chad Ott
Marquette, MI
Ryan Paszek
Summit Lake, WI
Amy Pflieger
Minocqua, WI
Dave Reineke
Antigo, WI
Dave Selmeyer
Antigo, WI
Carl Treankler
Atlantic Mine, MI
Kris Wesser
Apple Valley, MN
Thane and Melissa Bublitz
Neenah, WI
Anne Hartman, Chair
Eau Claire, WI
Phil Kirchner
Suamico, WI
Tim and Linda Mattson
DePere, WI
Jamie Nelson
Ringle, WI
Rick and Ruth Steinke
Green Bay, WI
Julie Wilkins
LaGrange, IL
Jim and Kathy Wiebel
Appleton, WI
Karla Arrigoni
Rice Lake, WI
Rev. Joel Brandt
Waunake, WI
Thane Bublitz
Neenah, WI
Meranda Eggebrecht
Marshfield, WI
Mike Henning
Appleton, WI
Judith Hintz
Mount Juliet, TN
Renae Miracle
Mequon, WI
Brian Parker
Marshfield, WI
Clay Reisler
Bonduel, WI
Emily Schutte
New Prague, MN
Nathan Schwanz
De Forest, WI
Thank You
Board &
Committee
Members
Board of
Directors
Campaign Steering
Committee
Alumni Reunion
Planning Committee
Advisory
Council
Taylor “Olive” Baumeister
Houston, TX
Becky “Snap” Bernau
Jonesboro, AR
Sally “Eggs” Bender
Topeka, KS
Christina “Jitterz” Hanschke
Chicago, IL
Jessica “Theta” LaBrash
Ft. Wayne, IN
Barbara "Barbie" Lutz
Wausau, WI
Aaron “Amax” Mueller
Iowa City, IA
Clay “Gator” & Louise “Weezy” Reisler
(Co-chairs) Bonduel WI
Joyce “Chipper” Tonjes
Bakersfield, CA
Bekah “Hashtag” Vought
Madison, WI
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16. 2016
SUMMER
STAFF
Blitz—Youth Camps UW-La Crosse Wausau WI
Rocket—IMPACT Wisconsin-La Crosse Rochester MN
JMAC—IMPACT Concordia-Texas GRAD Austin TX
Fizzle—Health Care UW-Eau Claire GRAD Greenville WI
Arrow—Family Camp Concordia-Wisconsin Oconomowoc WI
Snack Shack—CDC Concordia-Nebraska Three Lakes WI
Gleek—CDC College of Charleston Greenville SC
Rilla—Junior Counselor/A&C UW-Eau Claire Rhinelander WI
Meyer—Waterfront Concordia-Chicago Antigo WI
Gobo—Social Media Concordia-Wisconsin Antigo WI
Kinch—Keweenaw Base Camp Michigan Tech Greenleaf WI
Radar— Keweenaw Base Camp Concordia-St. Paul Elk River MN
Groot Concordia-Wisconsin Antigo WI
Suds UW-La Crosse Eau Claire WI
Muskie UW-Stevens Point Appleton WI
Wolf Concordia-St. Paul Plymouth MN
Indiana Concordia-Nebraska Appleton WI
Surge University of Louisville Louisville KY
Lochness UW-Stout Forest WI
Sling-Shot Concordia-Wisconsin Marquette MI
Tron University of Minnesota West Bend WI
Cheese Concordia-Wisconsin Courtland MN
Shuffle Weber State University Ogden UT
Moose Augustana University Woodbury MN
Captain Concordia-Chicago Menomonee Falls WI
Rover Carroll University GRAD Wisconsin Rapids WI
Beta Concordia-Wisconsin Fort Wayne IN
Band-Aid Concordia-Wisconsin Medford WI
Chuckles Concordia-Wisconsin GRAD St. Paul MN
Chip Concordia-Wisconsin Mayer MN
Jammer UW-Madison Chili WI
Intro Concordia-Nebraska Withee WI
Hank UW-Oshkosh Wausau WI
Nala UW-Eau Claire Rochester MN
Psych Concordia-Wisconsin Abbotsford WI
Poto Concordia-Wisconsin Rice Lake WI
Ifoo Martin Luther College New London WI
Striker Concordia-Wisconsin Marshfield WI
Smiles UW-Eau Claire Shawano WI
Soy University of Minnesota Appleton WI
Program Coordinators Female Counselors
Male Counselors
Community-Relationships-ServantLeadership-Service
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17. 2016
JUNIOR
COUNSELORS
Program Coordinators
Female Counselors
Session 5Session 4Session 3
Session 1 Session 2

18. Camp
Luther
Year-Round
Staff
For the ministry of this
service is not only
supplying the needs of
the saints but is also
overflowing in many
thanksgivings to God.
2 Corinthians 9:12
Bales
Bailey Welch
Canteen Manager
Indigo
Shely Karolus
Director fo Donor
Relations
Kardia
Beth Lutz
Director of Programs
Beemer
Blaine Welch
Director of Guest
Services
Kash
Kristina Aschenbrenner
Business & Finance
Manager
Pistachio
Sheryl Puracchio
Development Assistant
Reader
Chris Frank
Office & Acnts Payable
Ren
Laurinda Boone
Food Service Manager
Sojo
Hannah Ness
Program &
Communications
Manager
Rock
Roxanne Burkum
Office Administrator
Swoops
Janette Marien
Keweenaw Base Camp
Community Outreach
TLC
Becky McFaul
Housekeeping & Office
Rescue
Rick Campbell
Maintenance &
Improvements Director
Ra
Myra Clancy
Cook
Woody
Gary Vought
Executive Director
Marcus Huff
Base Camp Director
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19. 70th Anniversary
Alumni Staff Reunion
Camp Luther was filled with hugs, laughs, and trips down memory lane July 1-3, 2016
as those who served on Camp’s Summer and Full-time Staff during the past 70 years
gathered for a reunion. Alumni staff in attendance came from 14 states and
represented 6 decades! The reunion theme was Surrounded, from Hebrews 12: 1.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw
off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with
perseverance the race marked out for us,”
Thank you to everyone who participated in the weekend, and all those who have
served on Camp Luther’s staff!
70th
Anniversary
Alumni Staff
Reunion
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20. 1889 Koubenec Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
campluther.com
info@campluther.com
715-546-3647
14603 Love Lake Rd
Atlantic Mine, Michigan
campluther.com/KBC