Spring 2017 newsletter of Camp Luther, Three Lakes, WI

1. Bulletin Board
More information about any of the topics on the
Bulletin Board can be found at
https://campluther.com
Summer Camp registration is open! Outstanding
camps are planned for children K-12. Visit
campluther.com/summercamp for more
information and to register. Bring a friend this
summer and introduce them to Camp Luther!
On-Site Day Camps!
Load up the VBS or children’s group and head
to camp this summer for a full day of fun! Dates
are available throughout the summer. Visit
campluther.com for more information and
registration.
Weekend Village Retreats!
The Camp Luther villages are available in the
summer for your youth or family group.
Imagine the fun you could have staying at
Treehouse Village for the weekend. Learn more
on our website or contact Beemer, Director of
Guest Services, to book your group.
2018 Calendar Contest
Submit your photos for the 2017-2018 Camp
Luther calendar. Help share the beauty, fun,
and spiritual growth of Camp Luther and
Keweenaw Base Camp. Details can be found
under the “Info & Resources” tab at
https://campluther.com. Deadline is April 15!
Order your 2016-2017 Camp Luther Calendar
filled with stunning photos of camp under the
“Info & Resources” tab at campluther.com.
Thank you to everyone who contributed photos!
Camp Luther Gift Certificates
Looking for the perfect gift for your children or
grandchildren? A Camp Luther gift certificate
can be purchased in any amount and may be
used for Camp Luther summer camps and in the
canteen!
Camp Luther Annual Report
How many people visited Camp Luther in 2016?
What was the boy/girl camper ratio? How much
has been raised through the Filled with the Spirit
Campaign? Find out in Camp’s first Annual
Report, available in the header or under “Info &
Resources” at https://campluther.com
You can find a full-color version of The Breeze
under the “Info & Resources” tab at https://
campluther.com.
Volume 23 Issue 1 Spring 2017
Faith - Family - Friendship
2017 Theme: Anchored
For we have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.
(Hebrews 6:19)
Water is unpredictable. This is a truth you learn very quickly
working at camp. I remember taking a group out onto Rangeline
Lake for a fun afternoon of canoeing during my first summer as a
counselor. And it was fun—until it was time to head back in and I
realized that the wind had picked up. It was blowing us away
from the safety of the channel where we had launched our
canoes and out across the open lake.
I, an experienced college student, struggled to even get my canoe turned around against
the force of the wind. I looked behind me to see my campers’ boats scattered across the
lake. All I could think was that staff training did not prepare me for this! as I watched the
canoes get tossed around by the wind.
In the end, I had to paddle up to each boat individually and help tow them to the nearest
shoreline. Once everyone was finally safely on shore, we walked back to main camp
leaving a scattered array of empty boats and canoe paddles behind us. It was quite the
adventure!
That was a day when we could have used an anchor. An anchor is what secures your boat
against the wind and the waves. It’s what keeps your boat safe in the storms. It’s what
protects your boat from getting blown off course and lost. It’s what secures your boat
from crashing against the rocks.
Our theme this year at Camp Luther is ANCHORED. It’s based on the above verse in
Hebrews, which promises us that the hope we have in Jesus Christ is an anchor for our
soul, firm and secure. All the things that an anchor is, Jesus Christ is for us.
We have the hope that He is with us no matter what. We have the hope that we can trust
Him no matter what we’re facing in life. We have the hope of resurrection, of life after
death, because Jesus defeated death, defeated sin,
and made a way for us to be with God through His
death on the cross. That’s what it means that Jesus
is our anchor, and we’re incredibly excited to dive
into the theme of ANCHORED this year at Camp
Luther.
~Kardia, Director of Programs

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Give the Gift of
Camp
“He ToldUs He Didn’t Think aboutUs
theWholeWeek!”
Camp programs can be measured by
the number of participants, the income
generated for ministry, and the
mission impact to each participant. As
we approach our 12th
year of Every Kid
to Camp, let’s consider the value of this
unique ministry.
Number of Participants: Over the last 11 years 2490
children have attended Camp Luther through Every Kid to
Camp! Income for Ministry: Since 2006, $765,565 has
been given to Every Kid to Camp to provide camp at no
cost to these 2490 children. Mission Impact: While more
difficult to measure, the impact on the life of an individual
child is at the core of our purpose. Listen to what these
parents say about the gift of Every Kid to Camp.
“Our daughter came home fromcamp rejuvenatedand
stronger in faith. We love campas muchas she does!!!
Thank you!”
“Alexgained a lot of independence during hisweek at
camp. He alsocame home excited about God. He now
prays regularly andcan'twait to start Sunday School in the
fall.”
“Elizabeth started reading from her Bible as soonas we left
camp. She was filled witha new appreciation of learning
about God and Jesus.”
Your commitment to the Every Kid to Camp fund is truly
transforming lives. It is through your support that these
children develop meaningful Christ-centered friendships,
experience the mentorship of a counselor, discover unique
gifts and talents, and are given hope through the sharing
of the Gospel of Jesus. Your support truly brings joy and
hope to these children.
This is the perfect time to make your first gift or renew
your commitment to Every Kid to Camp. We were recently
blessed with a $20,000 Matching Gift from our friends at
MCL, Inc., Pulaski, WI. They believe so strongly in this
ministry, they are offering a dollar for dollar match on all
gifts received between now and April 15, 2017. Please join
me in offering camp to 300 children this summer for the
very first time! www.campluther.com/give.
Gary “Woody” Vought
Executive Director
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Camp Luther!
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and Breeze (bi-annual print newsletter)!
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Leave a Legacy with
Camp Luther
Your gift to the Camp Luther Endowment is truly the gift that keeps on
giving. The Camp Luther Endowment and the Lee Belmas Every Kid to
Camp Endowment are in place to bless this ministry for years to come.
Your donation to these endowment funds through a direct gift, bequest, or
estate/planned gift will bless Camp Luther with funds for camper
scholarships and improvements to the property and facilities of camp.
Each year 5% is dispersed to camp. As these funds grow so does the sup-
port of the Camp Luther ministry.
Through the years, many individuals have used planned gifts as excellent
opportunities to benefit Camp Luther. In addition to personal satisfaction,
planned gifts offer the opportunity to minimize federal and state taxes,
maximizing the distribution of your assets. Consult with your own tax and
legal advisers to fully understand the tax implications of particular gift
plans. Camp Luther has experts available to help you through your planned
giving options to benefit your camp!
For information on planning your estate please contact:
Ron Smith or Jennifer Nohelty
Gift Planning Services
715-838-0368
admin@giftplanningservices.com
or
Rick Steinke
Gift Planning Services
920-246-1647
ricksteinke13@gmail.com

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Nature is one of God’s beautiful creations. Through nature, God isable to teach us, speak to us, and provide
for us. “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you…In his hand
is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” (Job 12:7-10) Camp Luther is blessed to have
Keweenaw Base Camp in the Keweenaw Peninsula where you can see and experience so many of God’s
natural creations. You are invited to come see for yourself! Witness how water has carved its way through the
rock, creating waterfalls with vertical drops ranging from 5 feet to over 40 feet. Rapel down the wall of an old
copper mine and maybe even meet a miner’s family. Feel the freedom as you fly like a bird down a zip line.
Imagine sitting on a beach singing around a campfire, feeling the breeze off Lake Superior, roasting
marshmallows, and the only light you see is the reflection of the moon on the lake and stars in the sky. Now
add the gifted Camp Luther staff to guide you through the natural creations and encourage your spiritual and
physical growth.
Summer is just around the corner. Snow will soon melt and the Keweenaw Base Camp will be ready for
another season of fun and adventure, faith and fellowship. Programming includes a mix of adventure,
teambuilding, leadership development and service. KBC is blessed to have so many groups, young and old,
this summer looking for adventure, leadership and service. There are over 18 groups already registered
with over half of them coming for mission and servant programming! What a blessing it is to see the
number of people who want to make a difference in the community and others. This summer, servant
programming will include hammer and nails projects, human service, painting, wood cutting, trail blazing
and sharing God’s word. The addition of new cottages gives an opportunity for small and large groups to
come enjoy Base Camp for retreats all year long. Follow Keweenaw Base Camp on Facebook this summer
and you will see how exciting it can be!
New Cabins!
Two brand new, two bedroom cabins have been added
at Keweenaw Base Camp. These beautiful new units
each sleep six with one queen bed and two twins or
bunks in the other bedroom. The living area will have a
futon or pull out couch. You'll have a fully equipped
kitchen and a gas grill outside. Each cabin will be
available year round for your enjoyment. Contact
Janette “Swoops” Marien to reserve your week.
Vacation Rentals at KBC
Experience Keweenaw Base Camp and the beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For rent is a beautifully remodeled cottage affectionately
known as “The Barn,” that sleeps up to 6 people, plus a 3-bedroom home on Love Lake that sleeps up to 10! Nearby hiking and mountain biking
trails, waterfalls, fishing, kayaking, rock hounding, mine exploring, sightseeing, and snowmobiling make this an incredible year-round
destination. Book your stay at www.vrbo.com/633382 and www.vrbo.com/772672.
Three-bedroom home on Love Lake “The Barn” sleeps up to sixNewly remodeled interior
Keweenaw Base Camp
Campfire on the beach of Lake
Superior
Janette “Swoops” Marien
Keweenaw Base Camp
Community Outreach
Coordinator
715-891-4064
janette@campluther.com
Hiking at Hungarian Falls
Available to rent this summer! Under construction

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Lakeview Remodel
Camp Luther continues to upgrade cottages for you! This
winter, men from Mount Olive in Weston, WI demolished
the inside of Lakeview Cottage, preparing it for a new
layout.
Starting summer 2017, guests who stay in Lakeview will
enjoy an open-concept floor plan, with views of the lake
from the kitchen, dining area, and living room. It will
feature an entryway, island countertop, and larger
shower.
Camp is still looking for handy laborers to work on various projects this winter and
spring, including renovating Lakeview Cottage! There is need for teams of 1-3
volunteers to work 2-3 days at a time. Housing is provided. Please contact Rescue,
Maintenance & ImprovementsDirector, at 715-891-1448 or rescue@campluther.com
if you'd like to use your incredible gifts to bless the ministry at camp.
Lower Retreat Center to be
Completed!
The Camp Luther Retreat Center officially opened in June of 2001. The lower wing
facing the channel was left incomplete to allow for future expansion. Now that time
has come!
Construction in the lower level began in
March. Contractors are to be finished with
their work in May. Staff and volunteers will
complete finishing touches before the summer
begins.
This new housing area will provide camp with
28 more beds available for fall, winter, and
spring retreats. During the summer the lower
wing will be used as staff housing for the summer leadership staff who are currently
housed in the Lodge. The old Lodge, while filled with decades of wonderful memories,
no longer provides safe and suitable housing. Plans for the future use of the Lodge are
still developing.
All this has been made possible through generous gifts to the Filled with the Spirit
campaign. Thank you to all who have supported this effort with your gifts and
prayers! Look for more information on the Filled with the Spirit campaign in months
to come, including information on a new dining facility! For more information, please
contact Shelly “Indigo” Karolus, Director of Donor Relations at715-350-9421 or
shelly@campluther.com.
Prayer Requests
For the 2017 Summer Staff.
For all Junior Counselor applicants.
In thankfulness for all Camp Luther Volunteers!
For wisdom and guidance for the members of
the Camp Luther Board of Directors.
For the Camp Luther year-round staff.
In thankfulness for all who support Camp Luther
through their prayers and financial support.
For the future of Camp Luther as the Filled with
the Spirit Campaign is shared with more people.
That all who visit Camp Luther would grow
closer to their loving Savior.
Wish List
The Camp Luther Wish List is a continually
updated listing of current improvements needed
at camp. This is a sample of some of the items on
the list. The complete list can be viewed at
campluther.com under the “Get Involved” tab.
Your Prayers!
New phone system for Camp office
Sea Kayaks for KBC excursions
New washer and dryer for summer staff
Laptop computer for KBC staff
Soccer and other playground balls
Portable projection screen
New chairs for Upper Room meeting area
Replacement cross-country skis and poles
New cottage futon
Vacuum cleaners (commercial)
Gas range for cottage
The completion of the lower RC will
include 28 beds, a lounge area, and
a set of bathrooms.
Volunteers from Mount
Olive, Weston demolished
the inside of Lakeview
Before After demolition
Thrivent Action
Teams
You can organize a Thrivent Action Team to help
Camp Luther! Action Teams are small groups with
at least one Thrivent member organized for
service projects or fundraisers. Thrivent provides
a $250 debit card as seed money for supplies and
other project needs. Plus you get a FREE t-shirt.
Learn more at thrivent.com, or contact Camp
Luther for ideas on how your Action Team can
help support the ministry of camp.
Plant Flowers at Camp
Camp is looking for a small team to plant flowers June 2-3. Please call the camp office
or email info@campluther.com if you are interested. This is an excellent idea for a
Thrivent Action Team project (see left). Meals and lodging provided at no cost.

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Thank you, 2016 Friends of Camp Luther
(January 1—December 31, 2016 Gifts)
Inferno ($5,000 + )
Dave Ackerman
Anonymous #323
Thane & Melissa Bublitz
Charles George Resch Memorial Foundation
Scott &Denise Delzer
Blaise Erickson
Gary & Shele Fawcett
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Marilyn Holmquist
Michael & Amanda Hunter
Jane Hunter
Phil & Dawn Kirchner
Fred Kresky
MCL Industries, Inc.
Scott & Kris McCormick
Christopher & Ranae Miracle
Peace Lutheran-Eau Claire
Paul & Amy Pflieger
Priscilla Pophal
Geraldine Resch
Darin & Emily Schuette
Schumacher-WeihermanFamilyFoundation
ShepherdoftheHillsLutheranChurch-Greenville
Barry & Lindy Spencer
Rick & Ruth Steinke
ThriventFinancialFoundationForLutherans
Carl & Michelle Treankler
Doug & Ann West
Eternal Flame
($2,500—$4,999)
513Free
Anonymous #141
Arthur & Sharon Batho
Steve & Beth Edwards
Kurt & Meranda Eggebrecht Jr.
Faith Lutheran-Green Bay
Anonymous #355
Gerald and Dorothy Volm Foundation
Terry & Judy Hanstedt Family
Dave & Shelly Karolus
Fredric, Kris, Jordan, & Paige Miller
Tom & Jamie Nelson
Tom & Jen O'Neill
Virginia Schulz
Forrest & Deborah Young
Anonymous #356
Beacon ($1,000-$2,499)
Margie Bergelin
Kevin Bliese
Anonymous #020
Calvary Baptist Church-Eau Claire
Bob & Bev Chase
Kerry & Carrie Christensen
Frank & Melanie Davenport
Jeff & Mary Dorth
Alan Drengler
Jonah Eickert
Gary & Suzanne Eickert
Woodrow Eno
Faith Lutheran-Appleton
Louise Gebel
Anonymous #129
Kristin Gehrke
Lisa Gerzel
Chuck & Gayle Gibbons
Roland & Violet Golz
Danny &Diane Hanson
Dave & Marlys Hartman
Vern & Bonnie Heim
Duane & Mary Hilgendorf
Bob & Cynthia Hilger
The Andrew Hintz Family
Hugh & Helena Brogan Foundation, Inc.
Andrew & Emily Hulke
Eric & Michelle Joslin
Ryan & Amy Kamien
Van & Paula Komurka
Jim & Lynn Kroonblawd
Carol & Tom Krueger
Dave & Maureen Labagh
Jeff & Laura Lambrecht
Lenore Leschman
Dr. Ed & Siri Lin
Anonymous #168
Ken & Susan Longmire
Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Lutheran Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Arleigh & Barb Lutz
Anonymous #172
LWML North WIDistrict
John & Mary Mann
Dan & Pat Marohl
Joshua McArthur
David & Mary Mellem
Aaron & Kaja Mueller
Mark Nordbeck
Brian Parker
Dave & Sherri Parsons
Peace Lutheran-Antigo
Bill & Debbie Provencher
Anonymous #212
Carol & Jerry Ray
Clay & Louise Reisler
Rex & Linda Rinne
Midge Rivers
Robert & Erika Robeson
Ron & Sandy Roth
Roger Ruff
Jenny Schiferl
Cheryl Schuette
Tim & Michele Schulteis
Jon and Joleigh Schumacher
Nathan & Victoria Schwanz
St. John Lutheran Church-Almond
St. John Lutheran Church-Ladysmith
St.JohnLutheranChurch-SingerEstate-Merrill
Anonymous #273
St. Mark's Lutheran-Wausau
St. Paul Lutheran-Stevens Point
St. Peter's Lutheran Church-Wausau
Kathy & Tim Strasser
Telschow Trucking
Trinity Ev Lutheran Church-Spencer
Trinity Lutheran Church-Wausau
Anonymous #353
Valley Scale Service, Inc.
Randy & Charlotte Voelker
Volm Companies
Gary & Debbie Vought
Jim & Kathy Wiebel
Ablaze ($500—$999)
Robert & Karen Allen
Peter & Joan Allen
Mike & Karla Arrigoni
James Bernau
Cleo Bonnell
Anonymous #044
Chuck & Gail Bossingham
Jim & Gretchen Brown
John & Darlene Buchman
ChristLutheranChurchYouthFund-Marshfield
Christ Lutheran Church-Trego
Nancy Drumm
Peter & Cari Eggen
Morgan & Emily Farmer
Marshall & Prisclla Fay
Lillian Forslund*
Karl & Shirley Hackbarth
Anonymous #124
Warren & Marilyn Haganes
Pete & Beth Hahn
Paul & Pamela Heiser
Allan Hirsch
ImmanuelLutheranChurch&School-WisconsinRapids
Wendy & Kevin Jansen
Harlow & Joanne Johnson
James & Barbara Kavanagh
Steve & Kathleen Kersten
Darla Kleinschmidt
Mark & Gigi Koenig
James & Susan Kratz
Pamela Maas
Grant & Melissa Makela
Jackie & Matt Markowski
Anonymous #127
Pastor & Connie Mazemke
Todd & Karen Mielke
Cathy Mineau
Thank you, Thrivent!
Over $35,000 was received through
Thrivent Choice in 2016! Thank you for
choosing Camp Luther!

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Mount Olive Lutheran-Weston
Anonymous #203
Ronald & Kathleen Mueller
Thomas & Judy Mueller
Our Savior Lutheran-Eagle River
Pilgrim Lutheran-Green Bay
Anonymous #234
Mary Prickette
Kim & Randall Ronsman
Ronald & Katherine Rossow
Anonymous #324
Matthew & Justine Ruff
Scott Sanderson
Spirit of Life Lutheran Church-Mosinee
Anonymous #326
St. John Lutheran-Townsend
St.JohnLutheran LadiesAid-WisconsinRapids
St. Paul Lutheran School-Bonduel
Nancy Starr
Roger & Jane Strand
The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Lois VerVoort
Blaine & Bailey Welch
Keith & Sharon Wendte
Tim & Kathy Wenger
Charlie & Kris Wesser
Anonymous #267
DavidWuebben
Jim & JanYagow
John Zimdars
Zion Bethlehem Mission Fund-Fall Creek
Anonymous #354
*Deceased
Fire ($250-$499)
Steven & Jennifer Abele
Amerhart
Ansay & Associates, LLC
Jon & Teresa Aspeslet
Al Barden
Charles & Kathleen Becker
Anonymous #051
Bethany Lutheran Church-Kaukauna
Bethlehem Athens-Edgar
Jan Beversdorf
Allan & Judy Boelter
Paul & Joyce Boettcher
Gary & Kathryn Bogenschneider
Dale and Melissa Braun
Dale Carlson
Anonymous #075
Heather Christenson
Becky & Brian Cook
John & Lisa Gast
Robert and Sue Gebel
Green Bay Trinity Lutheran School
Anonymous #091
Joe Guenther
Paul Hamelink
Hayes Graphics
Mark and Jill Hein
ImmanuelLutheranEveningGuildLWML-
WisconsinRapids
Anonymous #123
Leonard & Connie Johnson
Wayne & Lori Johnson
Corbin & Kris Keller
Kimberly-ClarkFoundation (EmployeeMatch)
Mr. & Mrs. David King
Bruce & Mary Jo Lamont
Richard Lane
Michael & Gloria LaPointe
Anonymous #126
John & Ann Moeller
LuEllen Natzke
Northern Michigan Bank & Trust
Anonymous #300
Bonny & Chuck Novitch
Parsons of Antigo
Brett and Sherry Richter
LeRoy Riemer
Debbie & KC Ross
Sam & Linda Scaffidi
Sam Schultz
Chris & Heidi Schwanz
Dan Seybold
The Spletter Family
St.JamesLutheranChurch&School-Shawano
Anonymous #337
St.JohnLutheranChurchLadiesAid-Townsend
St. John Lutheran Church-Wisconsin Rapids
St.PaulLutheranChurchandSchool-Luxemburg
St. Paul Lutheran-Iron River
Dorothy Steen
Loris Steinbach
The Shutterbug AKA "Photo Joe"
Anonymous #341
Luke & Lisa Timm
Levi & Jessica Willms
Dwight Wyse
Zion Ev Lutheran Ladies Aid-Green Bay
Zion Lutheran Church-Colby
Anonymous #349
Igniters ($100-$249)
Rev. Ted & Jacqueline Andrada
Janet Abraham
Ed & Melanie Accola
Robert & Lucille Accola
Neil &Wendy Accola
Anonymous #016
Roy & Doreen Ahonen
Artisans, Inc.
Allan Asmus
Darlene & Robert Bailey
La Verne Bann
Bessie Barg
Bay Tek Games, Inc.
Mike & Pam Becker
BethlehemLutheranWomen'sGuild-Altoona
Anonymous #029
Kay Block
The Bongers Family
Lois Boushon
Nancy Brandt
Carol & Roland Brandt
Anonymous #133
Ed & Barb Bredel
Joan Brenengen
John & Marcia Brockman
Kathleen & Jack Brown
Stan & Barb Brown, DDS
Jim & Linda Burkhardt
Karin Carlson
Dawn & Buck Cass
Christ Lutheran Church-Abbotsford
ChristoftheBayLutheranChurch-GreenBay
Anonymous #134
Church Mutual Insurance Company
David & Judy Classon
Mary Clausen
Dede Cromer
Jodi & Matt Davis
Dennis & Renee Day
John Dolde
Rev. Mark & Elizabeth Drengler
Roger & Carolyn Eden
Anonymous #149
Harold & Lois Evensen
Allen & Sandra Fager
Faith Lutheran Church LWML-Spooner
Faith Lutheran-Mercer
Yu-Chin Fang
David & Anita Fehl
T.J. Freeman
Dan & Grace Frick
Brian & Laurie Friedrich
Ida Frizzell
Jerry Gebert
Forest & Darlene Giese
Wayne & Dockey Giese
Ben Ginnow
Russell & Hope Grabau
GraceLutheranChurchLadiesSociety-Augusta
Anonymous #201
Jack Greening
Paul Grode
Sandra Groth
Ann & Scott Grygleski
Wayne Hafeman
Kevin & Lisa Hahn
Hahn Printing, Inc.
Christina Hanschke
Mike & Kristi Hanson
Ann Hinkfuss
Michael & Kimberly Hollman
Anonymous #208
Terry & PaulaHolmgren
Terry & Deborah Hubbard
Robert Huntley
InFaith Community Foundation
Jay & Dawn Jaehnke
Kally Jehn
Alex Johnson
Nancy Jones
Ron & Linda Kappell
Paul & Jill Kelto
Keith & Vada Kepler
Cindy Kievet
A special “Thank You” to
MCL Industries, Inc.,
Pulaski, WI for their
generous support of
Keweenaw Base Camp
and Every Kid to Camp.
A special “Thank You”
to Volm Companies,
Antigo, WI for their
annual tradition of
summer camp scholarships for company
employees’ children.

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Bruce Knieriem
Doug Koenig
Joel & Marlene Koepke
Mavis Kohl
Todd & Janice Krueger
Shirley Krull
Elizabeth Lane
Gladys Langenhahn
Gary & Robin LeMoine
Anonymous #229
Dennis Lichtenberg
David & Donna Liedtke
Lutheran Church of St. Matthew-Eau Claire
Vince & Suzanne Maas
Rock & Pamela Mannigel
Gary Marek
Janette & Dan Marien
Steve & Debbie Martzke
Anonymous #298
Katie McCormick
Dean C. & Lorna J. Meyer
Joel Michael
Eleanor Mohr
Morgan Stanley
Loren & Eleanor Munson
Kaye Natzke
Larry & Kathy Nelson
Anonymous #301
Hannah Ness
Donald & Karen Newman
Milt & Kay Olson
Eric Ormson
Robert & Teri Ozarowicz
Brent & Susan Parrish
Roy Passow
Robin & Brian Paul
James & Jeanne Perala
Skip & Connie Plisch
Cheryl & Dennis Poppe
Anonymous #312
Jennifer &Daniel Posanski
Jane Potvin
Wilbert & Junette Pruss
Terry & Elsa Beth Pumala
Richard & Judith Raddant
Mark & Kim Rasmussen
Beth Ray Westlund
RedeemerLutheranChurchLadiesAid-Amery
Vern & Bea Redlich
David & Jane Reineke
Anonymous #326
David & Carol Riebe
Midge Rivers
Rock of Ages Lutheran Church-Minocqua
Anonymous #340
Robert & Joan Rohde
John & Mandy Rottier
Michael Ruff
Jim & Marge Sauer
Tom & Debra Schafer
Michael & Marci Scharf
John & Jeanette Schmidt
Anonymous #342
Christopher Schneider
John & Mardell Schnell
Sara Schult
Rick & Mary Schultz
Mark & Lynette Schulz
Anonymous #343
Tom & Lynn Schutte
Schwab Charitable
Anita & Elmer Seehafer
Dave & LuAnn Selmeyer
Anonymous #345
ShepherdoftheHillsLutheranLWML-Greenville
Andi & Jolene Siahaan
Beverly Silletto
Rick & Pam Siudak
Robert Smith
Nancy Snay
St. John Lutheran Church-Town of Grant
St. John's Lutheran Church-Laona
Anonymous #351
St. Mark Lutheran Church-Manawa
St. Paul's Ladies Aid-Merrill
St. Paul Lutheran Church-Wittenberg
James & Nancy Steenport
Kurt & Judy Steiner
Darrell & Sheri Stoddard
Anonymous #356
Strasser-Roller Funeral Home
Richard & Carol Stroik
Jim Sutheimer Family
Linda Szymik
Tabor Lutheran-Mountain
Tom & Donna Timm
Paul & Melissa Tonn
Jim & Kay Tracey
Trinity Lutheran Church-Hayward
Trinity Lutheran Church-Wausau
Anonymous #357
Emily Troemel
Bob & Lois Troemel
Sarah Troemel
William & Gail Trosien
Robert & Leah Turk
U.S.Venture/SchmidtFamilyFoundation,Inc.
Ernie & Vicki Vogler
Norma Waterstreet
Steve & Mary Waterstreet
Yvonne Weege
David & Kathy Wege
Bob & Marilyn Whipkey
WI Federation of Lutheran Altar Guilds
Velma Yancy
Bill & Carolyn Yanke
Ryan Yunkers
Herbert & Deloris Zabel
David Zentner
Zion Lutheran School of Wayside-Greenleaf
Zion-ImmanuelLWMLWomenInMission-Turtle
Lake/Clayton
Zion & Peace Lutheran Church-Caroline
Gifts in Kind
George Cartensen
Andy Chizzo
Luke Dunlevy
Steve & Beth Edwards
Mike & Sue Esmay
Tom Gehnke
Christina Hanschke
Mike & Anne Hartman
Kurt Krueger
Arden & Paula Krueger
LWML Young Women
Jean Levihn
John & Jeanne Lutz
Ben Otte
Emily Schuette
SMH. LLC
Barry & Lindy Spencer
Tom & Mary Zarnke
Given in Memory Of
IN MEMORY OF REV. JIM BAESE
Chris Winkelmeyer
IN MEMORY OF REV. EDGAR E. BARG
Bessie Barg
IN MEMORY OF GLENBERGELIN
Margie Bergelin
Lana & Mark Laulainen
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT BUETOW
Nancy Jones
IN MEMORY OF RON BUTTKE
Rick & Ruth Steinke
IN MEMORY OF BILL CHURCHILL
Chuck & Mary Volm
IN MEMORY OF MARY DRENGLER
Alan Drengler
Donald & Jean Drewiske
Madeleine Hollman
Michael & Kimberly Hollman
Steven & Sharon Keppy
John & Vicki Kuester
Richard & Joyce Lohr
Kenneth & Paulette Natzke
Mary Plautz
Kurt & Therese Radecke
Le Roy & Marlene Rupnow
Karen Walbruck
Joy Ziegenbein
IN MEMORY OF MARK FECHT
Ron & Linda Kappell
IN MEMORY OF LILLIAN FORSLUND
Roy & Doreen Ahonen
Amerhart-Green Bay
Alice Anderson
Karin Carlson
Debra Pukall Christensen
Blaise Erickson
Art & Barb Heikkila
Paul & Katherine Huston
Kristin Keskey & Robert Shaw
Donald & Karen Newman
Terry & Elsa Beth Pumala
Delores Raisanen
Nancy Smith
Betty Snyder
Bonnie Winn
INGRATITUDEFORMOM&DADDYWHO
ALWAYSMADESUREICOULDGOTO
CAMPLUTHER.
Kristin Gehrke
There is under $60,000 remaining on the Retreat Center
mortgage! A special “Thank you” to members of Zion
Lutheran Church in Oneida, WI for paying the interest on
this loan!

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IN MEMORY OF DUWAYNE GLEICHNER
Laura & Mike Ahmad
Jim & Cheryl Brown
David & Judy Dahms
Steve Doubek Family
Michael & Sara Gates
Anne Gleichner
Bob & Jean Haines
Bruce & Sharry Macke
Keith & SharonMeyer
Brenda Myszka
Rick & Ruth Steinke
IN MEMORY OF PAT GRACYALNY
Eric & Michelle Joslin
IN MEMORY OFJOANHELM&WALTERHELM
Chris & Heidi Schwanz
IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL T. HUNTER
Tim & Michele Schulteis
IN MEMORY OF WAYNE JOHNSON
Rick & Ruth Steinke
IN MEMORY OF GERTIE KORTH
Mark & Sue Otto
IN MEMORY OF EVERETT LAMBRECHT
Jeffrey Lambrecht
IN MEMORY OF VERNON LANE
Elizabeth Lane
IN MEMORY OF DR. ROYCE LIN
Dr. Ed & Siri Lin
IN MEMORY OFVICTORANDRUTHMAROHL
Danny &Diane Hanson
Norma Pfeifer
Paul & Marie Traska
Dan & Pat Marohl
IN MEMORY OF WAYNE MCCANN
Zion Bethlehem-Fall Creek
IN MEMORY OF EDWIN MEYDAM, JR
EdnaMae Parsch
Arleigh & Barb Lutz
IN MEMORY OF PHIL MEYER
Robert LaCroix
IN MEMORY OF RON MRDUTT
Mary Jo Mrdutt
IN MEMORY OF ALLAN NIEMI
Jerome & Sally Weiler
IN MEMORY OF GLENN NORDBECK
Mark & McKenna Nordbeck
IN MEMORY OF HATTIE PAROBEK
John Tranetzki
IN MEMORY OF ELAINE RUFF
Eric Ormson
Margaret Rivers
Bob & Lois Troemel
Sarah Troemel
Emily Troemel
IN MEMORY OF ANDREW SCHOEPKE
Virginia Weirauch
IN MEMORY OF REV. DONALD C. SCHULZ
Arleigh & Barb Lutz
IN MEMORY OF DR. CLIFF STARR
Nancy Starr
IN MEMORY OF GALEN STEEN
Dorothy Steen
IN MEMORY OF BECKY STEINER
Kurt & Judy Steiner
IN MEMORY OF DELMAR TELSCHOW
Kaye Natzke
Sara Schult
IN MEMORY OFNORMASUSSENBACH&
NAOMIVOUGHT
Doug & Judy Cameron
IN MEMORY OF BILL VERVOORT
Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck
John & Guenevere Chadwick
Patrick & Kathryn Daly
Beverly DeBoer
Marlene Dempze
Sandy Erickson
Joel Michael
Jerry Gebert
Ken &Diane Hill
Mae Knuth
Robert & Barbara Kroll
Susan Lamb
Diane Lieber
Robert & Linda Lindaas
Michelle Lipke
Mary Kay Merk
Lynda Olson
Fred & Kris Miller
Donna Prange
Scott & Mary Sculley
Thomas & Mary Kay Trudeau
Sharon & Norman Wein
Polly & Richard Williams
IN MEMORY OF JACKIE WANZONG
David & Shelly Karolus
IN MEMORY OF MARIE WIS
Gary & Robin LeMoine
IN MEMORY OF ZEKE
Clay & Louise Reisler
Bo & Sonja Baumeister
Brian & Robin Paul
IN MEMORY OFREV.WILBUR&ADELEZIELKE
Dwayne & Cheryl Lueck
Given in Honor Of
INHONOROFCAMP'S70THANNIVERSARY
Esther Mueller
RockofAgesLutheranLadiesAid-Minocqua
Peace Evangelical-Arbor Vitae
IN HONOR OF JEANICE (FIEDLER) REIMER
Wayne & Eileen Luebke
IN HONOR OF JOVID SCHUETTE
Bruce Knieriem
IN HONOR OF JERRY & DARLENE SWEN
Lois VerVoort
INHONOROFEMILYMCDONALD,CAMPER
David & Donna Liedtke
INHONOROFTHELEGENDARYPETERALLEN
Emily Farmer
IN HONOR OF REV. HAROLD WINTER
Christopher & Renae Miracle
INHONOROFVILASKRUEGER'S90THBIRTHDAY
Rick & Mary Schultz
INHONOROFREV.JEFFREY&LAURALYNN
LAMBRECHT
Jeffrey Lambrecht
INHONOROFAWESOME2016CAMPSTAFF&
WEEK6FAMILYCAMP
Levi Willms
IN HONOR OF REV. CARL SELLE
Rev. Bruce Lamont
INHONOROFMARILYN&WARRENHAGANES
Shelly & David Karolus
INHONOROFMYMOM'S90THBIRTHDAY
Mark & Gigi Koenig
2016 Golf Sponsors
Alpha Dogs
Mike & Karla Arrigoni
Ansay & Associates, LLC
Artisans, Inc.
Bay Tek Games, Inc.
Eagle River Ford
Hahn Printing, Inc.
Dave & Marlys Hartman
Michael T. & Jane L. Hunter Foundation
Gary Kieper- Thrivent
Lick-A-Dee Splitz
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
MCL Industries, Inc.
Northern Michigan Bank & Trust
Parsons of Antigo & Eagle River
Photo Joe
Reinke - Accola Families
Jeremy Schultz/Bucky's Locker Room
Strasser-Roller Funeral Home
Thrivent Action Team/Shelly Karolus
Valley Scales
Volm Companies
Golf Gifts in Kind
Eagle Collision
Eagle River Roasters
Stephanie Karolus/thirty-one
Janette Marion
Kim McCann/Avon
Pastor Mark Jeske
Peace Lutheran Ministries-Antigo
Sheryl Puracchio
Synergy Salon & Spa
Trigs
Camp Luther is blessed by and thankful
for all donors! If your name has been
missed in this listing, your forgiveness
is appreciated.

9. Register Now for Summer!
Summer programs are filling up fast! Have you registered your son, daughter,
grandchild, niece, nephew, or other significant child in your life who really needs
to experience the love of Jesus Christ through the power of camp? Check out
https://campluther.com/summercamp for more information about all of Camp
Luther’ summer programs.
Camp is not just for younger kids! See below for summer programs that are
specifically geared towards high school students. Camp truly just gets better the
older you get!
Teen Camp (Grades9-12): Are you
ready for the best week of your life?
Teen Camp is a five-night program
specifically for high schoolers that
takes everything you love about camp
up to the next level. You’ll build lasting
friendships with your fellow teen
campers and with the incredible staff
who want to challenge you to go
deeper with your relationships and with
your faith. (Teen Camp runs July 2-7.)
IMPACT (Grades8-10): IMPACT is an 8-day leadership program for teens who are
looking to make a difference. IMPACT includes all the awesomeness of camp, as
well as experiences designed to challenge you and help you grow as a leader,
including in-depth Bible studies, leadership training, an overnight adventure trip,
and meaningful service opportunities. All this takes place in a community of
people who will become some of your closest friends. (IMPACT runs concurrent
weeks throughout the summer.)
Keweenaw Base Camp
Camp Luther’s base camp is
located near Houghton, MI and
uses a unique location, close-knit
community feel, and adventure-
focused experiences to encourage
high school students in their faith.
This summer, Camp Luther is
offering three different 5-night
programs at KBC for high school students. Campers taking part in these
programs will meet at Camp Luther on Sunday for registration, then head up to
Keweenaw Base Camp for the week before returning on Friday to be picked up at
Camp Luther.
The Edge (Grades9-12): Get ready for adventure day trips, late night campfires,
challenge course activities, intentional community building, and diving deep into
the greatest adventure of all: What it means to follow Jesus Christ. (The Edge
runs June 18-23.)
Venture (Grades 10-12): Venture is recommended for campers who have
previously participated in a program at Keweenaw Base Camp. Venture builds on
programs like The Edge with an overnight adventure trip and new
challenge experiences. Get ready for more adventure, more challenge, more
faith building, and more unforgettable memories! (Venture runs July 16-21.)
Ignite (Grades 9-12): This program focuses on
intentional, mission-oriented service in the
Keweenaw Peninsula of Upper Michigan. If you
want to serve the local community, get your hands
dirty, and be challenged with what it means to love
like Jesus, this is the program for you! (Ignite runs
June 25-30.)
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Summer Staff Still
Needed!
Each summer, Camp Luther hires over 40 college-aged
staff members to serve as part of the summer staff
team. Currently, Camp is still in need of Congregational
Day Camp Program Coordinators (2), a Challenge
Course Program Coordinator, a Keweenaw Base Camp
Team Leader, two female counselors, and two male
counselors.
For more information about any of these positions and
instructions on how to apply, go to:
https://campluther.com/summerstaff
Be A Summer
RV Volunteer!
Spend two weeks living
and volunteering at Camp
Luther this summer! RV
volunteers help the
ministry of Camp Luther
through their service, with
work tailored to the skills
and abilities of each volunteer. Two-week blocks of
time are available May through September. Enjoy
electrical, water, and sewer hook-ups in an area set
aside for your Recreational Vehicle. Volunteers will be
expected to work half-days, with one day off per week.
If you would like more information about serving as a
Summer RV Volunteer, contact Blaine “Beemer”
Welch, Director of Guest Services.
Guest Medics
Needed
Camp Luther is looking for licensed physicians, nurses,
physician’s assistants, practical nurses, certified
trainers, EMT or paramedics, persons certified in
emergency response or equivalent to serve as
Volunteer Medics this summer. Weeks still in need of a
Medic are June 23-30 and August 4-11.
More information can be found under the “Get
Involved” tab at https://campluther.com.

10. Being a (Camp Luther) Grandparent
Submitted by Jim &Kathy Wiebel
“Grandchildren are God’s way of compensating us for growing old.” (Mary H. Waldrip)
“Surely, two of the most satisfying experiences in life must be those of being a grandchild or a grandparent.” (Donald A. Norberg)
These quotations certainly summarize well some of our own feelings about the joys of being grandparents. To be blessed, first, with two
wonderful sons and their lovely wives, and now to have been gifted by them with six beautiful grandchildren in the past 11 years has made our
hearts and our lives full, indeed! Not only that, but to have received a call to serve as one of the pastors at Faith Lutheran Church, Appleton, at
precisely the same time as our first grandchild was born (bringing us back to Wisconsin from Florida) has been one of God’s great blessings in our
lives. Living only 30 miles from each family (who reside in Green Bay & Oshkosh) has allowed us to share in their lives from infancy on by
providing childcare once a week in each of their homes. Seeing life through the eyes of a child and underscoring the presence of Jesus in their
lives with one of our favorite sayings, “I love you, but Jesus loves you even more!” always brings a smile to their faces. These years are something
we wouldn’t trade for all the warm winters in Florida!
Living between our sons and their families, one of our family traditions has been to host a monthly “Family Feast” in order to celebrate special
occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays together. We’re also blessed that our sons and their wives have become active members
in their home churches where their children have been involved with regular worship and Sunday school activities. When we’ve had our
grandchildren with us for “sleepovers,” storybook reading and prayers have become a regular part of the bedtime ritual. Now that they’re
growing older, attending school concerts and sporting events have become a big part of our monthly routine. We’ve also made a priority of
planning two or three family vacations together each year in order to visit relatives and new places, as well as to strengthen our family bond.
Camp Luther has also been a big part of our family’s spiritual development and faith formation.
As soon as each child has been old enough, we’ve accompanied them to GrandKids Camp each
summer. In the second year of their eligibility, we’ve been blessedto be able to pay for their
parents to take them to KinderCamp, as well. In addition to those experiences, summer and
winter Family Camps have endeared our grandchildren to Camp Luther even more! Camp’s staff
and counselors have also been such a positive influence on each of us. Last summer, our oldest
grandchild invited three of her neighborhood friends (none of whom are active in a church) to
attend a Discovery Camp with her, made possible through the Every Kid to Camp campership
program. All four are making plans to attend camp together again this summer!
If we can offer any advice to new grandparents or to grandparents who haven’t had the
blessing of living as close to their grandchildren as we have, it would be to encourage your own
children in their spiritual walk with the Lord and, whenever possible, to reinforce that with calls,
cards, FaceTime, etc. with your grandchildren. And when they’re old enough, to invite them to
go to GrandKids Camp with you, or help to make it possible for your children and their families
to attend events at Camp Luther, or a church camp closer to them. There’s just nothing quite
like sharing your love for God and His awesome creation like spending time together at Camp
Luther! That’s been our family’s joy for over 40 years…and counting!
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Jim & Kathy Wiebel with their granddaughter at
their first KinderCamp.
Campfire Stories
“I don’t want to ever see this go away.”
~Tim Mattson
As a “freshly married man,” Tim Mattson was asked if he and his wife would chaperone a youth group
event for their church. That marked the beginning of a love for Camp Luther that has brought Tim and
his family back for years. Once they had children, Tim and his wife returned for KinderCamp, and were
eventually able to get a cottage for a week each summer.
“I’ve watched my children grow up here,” Tim said. When they first came for Family Camp, his
children were six and seven. Now, even though his children are twenty-six and twenty-seven, they still
return to enjoy Camp Luther as a family. Tim is grateful for the influence Camp has had on his family’s
faith lives. “It’s one of my satisfactions in life that my children are Christians. I think that Camp Luther
has firmly bonded my kids to Christ. It’s the cement that put it all together.”
Throughout their years in Family Camp, they have also developedfriendships and traditions with
other cottagers that last beyond their week at Camp. While at Camp, the
Mattsons have carried on a tradition with other families of having a
Thursday Night Fish Fry where they fry up the fish they’ve caught on the
lake throughout the week.
The Mattsons hope to see Camp Luther continue to grow and thrive as it
provides fun and faith experiences for people.
Share Your
Story!
Everyone has a Camp Luther
story! The first time you came to
camp, the campfire devotion
that opened your eyes to God’s
love, the feeling you get when
you unplug and spend time with
family. Whether you’ve visited 1
or 100 times, you have a Camp
Luther story.
Read more Campfire Stories like
Tim’s, and submit your own, at
campfirestories.campluther.com

11. Thank you,
Groot!
Groot served as a counselor at Camp
Luther in 2015 and 2016. After graduating
from Concordia University-Wisconsin in
December, he is serving as Camp’s
Program Assistant this winter and spring.
Welcome, Rock!
Hi, I am Rock. I work at the Welcome Desk here at Camp Luther, meeting and greeting all visitors, campers and parents.
If you have a question, you can start with me and I will find the answer or someone who will have an answer.
I was brought up in Mt. Prospect, IL, a northwest suburb of Chicago. I attended John Hersey High School and played
flute and piccolo in the band. After going to a few colleges, I ended up at Roosevelt University in Chicago and
graduated with a BSBA-Accounting. I obtained my CPA and worked in public accounting at A M & G in Chicago. I also
worked as an internal auditor for Sears/Homart/Coldwell Banker. My last job in Chicago was for 25 years at Margie
Korshak, Inc., a public relations firm, as their CFO. In 2009 I headed north to live with my aging father in Three Lakes,
WI. I have had a number of jobs here in the Northwoods.
I started at Camp Luther in November 2016 and I couldn’t be happier! What a blessing! I live in Three Lakes with my two
shi-tzus, Rosie and Allie. My many hobbies include knitting, crocheting and beading jewelry.
The Camp Luther Year-Round Staff
Laurinda
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Welcome, Pam!
Hi! I’m Pam (I still need a great camp name) and I made a permanent move to Eagle River in September 2016. I originate
from Slinger, WI, and have two daughters andan American Eskimo Miniature dog named Chevy. I enjoy attending off
road races in Crandon, WI & Bark River, MI and getting together with friends and family. I started serving as Registration
Assistant at Camp Luther in February.
Roxanne “Rock” Burkum,
Office Administrator
Board of Directors
Thank you to the Camp Luther Board of Directors
for your leadership and wisdom in guiding this
ministry. Please remember the camp board in
your prayers.
Steven Edwards, Fremont, WI
Terry Hanstedt, Pulaski, WI (Chair)
Meranda Eggebrect, Marshfield, WI
Paul Heinonen, Ishpeming, MI
Steve Hulke, Stevens Point, WI
Dave Reineke, Antigo, WI
Chad Ott, Marquette, MI
Ryan Paszek, Rhinelander, WI
Amy Pflieger, Minocqua, WI
Bruce Plautz, Plover, WI (NWD alternate)
Dave Selmeyer, Antigo, WI (NWD)
Carl Treankler, Atlantic Mine, MI
Kris Wesser, Apple Valley, MN
Advisory
Council
Thank you to the Camp Luther
Advisory Council for your time and
dedication to always making Camp
Luther better.
Brian Parker, Marshfield, WI
Meranda Eggebrecht, Marshfield, WI
Emily Schuette, New Praque, MN
Joel Brandt, Waunakee, WI
Mike Henning, Appleton, WI
Renae Miracle, Mequon, WI
Thane Bublitz, Neenah, WI
Karla Arrigoni, Rice Lake, WI
Judy Hintz, Appleton, WI
Nathan Schwanz, DeForest, WI
Clay Reisler, Bonduel, WI
Pam Christman, Registration Assistant

12. 1889 Koubenec Road
Three Lakes, WI 54562
www.campluther.com
Faith - Family - Friendship
Upcoming @ Camp
Workbee Weekend April 28-30
Side-by-Side Youth Retreat April 28-30
Workbee Weekend May 5-7
Men’s Fish & Golf Retreat May 17-20
Memorial Day Family Retreat May 26-29
Labor Day Family Retreat Sept 1-4
Stay in a Camp
Luther Cottage
Enjoy a two or three
bedroom Camp Luther
cottage retreat this spring
or fall! Book a cottage in
spring for the fishing
opener or simply enjoy
God’s creation spring back
to life. Plan to visit in fall
when the woods are
vibrant with color. There’s something for
everyone in Wisconsin’s great Northwoods!
Camp Luther also has cottages available from
May 30 to June 9. Book during this week and
enjoy all that summer at Camp Luther has to
offer. Visit campluther.com/cottageretreats for
photos and amenities.
To book your cottage, contact Beemer, Director
of Guest Services, at 715-546-3647 or email
beemer@campluther.com.
1889 Koubenec Road, Three Lakes, WI 54562
Phone: 715-546-3647 Toll-free: 1-877-264-CAMP (2267) Fax: 715-546-2396
Web: https://campluther.com info@campluther.com
Golf For Kids!Join us for the 2017 Camp Luther Golf Challenge June 23 at 7:30 am at Rhinelander's
Northwood Golf Club. This is a fun-filled event for men, women, couples, and youth, with
great prizes, great food, and great fellowship. This event will raise funds for Every Kid to
Camp.
The golf scramble includes several prizes for individual golfing achievements, a putting
contest and a Hole-in-One event, sponsored by Eagle River Ford, featuring a 2017 Truck
and many more major prizes! You don’t have to be a scratch golfer, we have a
Competitive and a HackersDivision!
Can’t make it but would like to help? Consider
being a hole sponsor through your business or
organization. Sponsorships start at $250. Learn
more or register to golf at campluther.com/
golf.
Join us for a great day for Camp Luther!