H A P P Y H O L L O W C H I L D R E N ’ S C A M P

Happy Trails April 2013

Happy Hollow Hosts Annual Under The Stars Gala

On February 23, 2013 over 300 distinguished guests celebrated Happy Hollow Children’s Camp at the Marriott North Indianapolis. The Under the Stars Gala rose over $120,000 for economically disadvantaged children in Central Indiana. The guests of the gala enjoyed a cocktail reception as they perused over a 140 silent auction items. After an elegant dinner, the guests engaged in an exciting live auction with a trip to South Africa, sponsored by Gilbert and Associates. Funds from the gala benefit children that are economically disadvantaged or have mild to severe asthma in Central Indiana with scholarships to attend a week of summer camp in Nashville, Indiana. Thank you to our sponsors and guests for making the gala a wonderful event. Mark your calendars for the 2014 Under The Stars Gala on Saturday, February 22, 2014!

Happy Hollow Camp Board of Directors President:

Debbie Koehl

Vice President:

Capt., Gregory Harris

Secretary:

Becky Stoner, RN, CLCP

Treasurer:

Jody Littrell

Velvet Arrivas

Jerry Bessler

Carleton Evans

Bill Freeman

Tom Funk

Donna Grotz

John David Hoover

Katie Kunz

Michelle Beecher Lanosga

John M. Murphy

Amanda Ryan

Steven Schuld

Jessica Smiley

Justin Smith

Robert W. Stephens, M.D.

Bryan Swank

Rich Von Der Haar

Charlie Wilson, III

Randolph P. Wilson

Honorary Members

Henry Blackwell

Joseph A. Borinstein

William L. Elder, Jr.

Karl W. Glander, D.D.S.

Larry Metzing

Robert H. Reynolds

Willie Roper

Michael Sweeney

Mary Vehslage

Sam Wentworth, M.D.

Year Round Staff

Executive Director:

Bernie Schrader

Assistant Director:

Tammy Nordhoff

Development Director:

Jennifer Dant

Marketing/Recruitment

Director:

Christopher Chappell

P a g e 2 H a p p y T r a i l s

F r o m t h e E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t o r . . .

People, both volunteers and donors, are the mainstay of Happy Hollow

Children’s Camp. I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one

of you, both volunteers and donors, who have very generously supported

Happy Hollow Camp over the past year. By supporting Happy Hollow Camp,

you have helped change the lives of children in need for the betterment of our

communities. Every hour and every dollar you have given has made an impact

on the lives of local children that attend Happy Hollow.

Camp has started 2013 with the success of the annual gala. On February 23,

our Annual “Under the Stars Gala”, chaired by Amanda Ryan, was a great

success with an income of just over $122,000 for camper scholarships! Thank

you to the event sponsors, donors, and event attendees for supporting the gala.

Mark your calendars for the 2014 Gala on February 22, 2014 and plan on

attending.

We are excited to announce a partnership with the Junior League of

Indianapolis. They are sponsoring our Books Before Bed program. Their

sponsorship includes stocking the camp library, presenting a book to each

camper to take home after camp, and providing a one-year Ranger Rick

subscription to each camper who receives an “A” on their camper evaluation.

Lastly, our 2013 summer camp enrollment is on track with spring projections,

thanks to Chris Chappell, our Marketing and Recruitment Director, who has

actively been recruiting campers through new contacts and collaborations with

new youth serving organizations. We are expecting record enrollments this

summer and as most of you are aware, 96% of the campers that attend Happy

Hollow Children’s Camp are on a scholarship. Therefore, it is of extreme

importance that we fund the needs of these children.

We are extremely grateful if you chose Happy Hollow to support from among

all the important organizations with which you are familiar. Thank you for

reaching out to children you will likely never meet. Your support will go a

long way to ensure these children have a brighter future.

Yours in Camping,

Bernard Schrader, Executive Director

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp, Inc.

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FINANCIAL PROFILE Fiscal year begins: January 1st 2013 Endowment:

$601,976.00 2013 Projected Income:

$676,246.00 2013 Projected Expenses:

$676,246.00

MISSON

Provide residential camping activities to encourage the social, mental, and physical growth of children through the challenges of outdoor living and learning. Happy Hollow serves school-age children from Central Indiana with a major focus on economically disadvantage youth. 95% of the children attending camp, receive free or reduced lunch. These families only pay $60 to attend camp, but our approximated direct camper cost is $600 per child.

Get to Know Happy Hollow Children’s Camp

Management & General

13%

Fundraising Expenses

6%

Program Services

81%

Operating ExpensesPROGRAMS

City Camp: Serves economically disadvantaged children from the greater

Indianapolis area. A camp session cost $60 for children who qualify. Children

receive three home-cooked meals a day, 24-hour supervision, a child-counselor

ratio of eight to two and round-trip transportation. Camp is held during the summer

months and serves over 750 children. Asthma Camp: In existence for over 20 years, this session is staffed by 20 medical

volunteers, including doctors, respiratory therapists, nurses, and pharmacists. The

goal of this camp is to educate children with asthma on how to remain active while

controlling their medical condition. Asthma camp serves 128 children.

PROGRAM AREAS

Horseback Riding ●Archery ●Fishing ●Gardening ●Hiking ●Team Sports

Mountain Biking ● Arts & Crafts ●Nature Center ●Challenge Course ●High

Ropes Course ● Canoeing & Kayaking ● Swimming

2013 Camp Events Sunday, May 19, 2013 ~ 1:00p.m.

Walking For Dreams 5K Family & Pet Walk

Enjoy at walk on the canal in Downtown Indianapolis to support

children attending asthma camp. Wednesday, June 26, 2013 ~ 3:00p.m.

VIP Day at Camp

Spend the day with campers and see why Happy Hollow is an

amazing place! 2013 Summer Camp

Sunday, June 16 – Friday, June 21 City Camp Session 1

Sunday, June 23 – Friday, June 28 Asthma Camp

Sunday, June 30 –Wednesday, July 3 City Camp Session 2

Sunday, July 7 – Friday, July 12 City Camp Session 3

Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 19 City Camp Session 4

Sunday, July 21 – Friday, July 26 City Camp Session 5

Sunday, July 28 – Saturday, August 3 City Camp Session 6

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Thank you to our Donors! A list of donors, who have made gifts of $500 or more, are listed below. For a complete list of donors, visit our website

www.happyhollowcamp.net Thank you to all of our donors and sponsors.

Anonymous Donor (3)

Jeff Adams

Mr. & Mrs. Terry Anker

Steve Appel

Velvet Arrivas

Jenny Austin

Ayres Foundation

Bank of America/Merril Lynch

Ryan & Dr. Jennifer Barker

Barnes & Thornsburg

Judith Beecher

Mary Kay Bell

Benesch, Friedlander, Copen & Arronoff, LLP

Thomas Bennett

Jerome & Astra Bessler

Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, Inc.

David & Karlita Black

Hank B. Blackwell

Boren Foundation

Joe Borinstein

The Brave Heart Foundation

The Shaw-Burckhart-Brenner Foundation

Wendy & Ken Brewer

Brian & Bethany Burdick

Micheal & Suzanne Burley

Kellie Campbell

Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund

Carrier Corporation

Central Indiana Community Foundation

Cathedral Women of Christ Church Cathedral

Mary Chappell

Chris Chappell

Children's Bureau, Inc.

Nancy Costin

Robert E. Crandall

Brian & Emily Crase

Timothy Crowell

Custer Foundation

Dr. Leo & Mrs. d'Ambrosio

Laurie Davies

John Davis

Dr. Kevin Deardorf

Bruno & Helen DeMarco

Downtown Optimist Foundation

Eckrich

ERMCO

Mr. & Mrs. Carleton Evans

Keith Faller

Finish Line Youth Foundation

The Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation

Bill Freeman

Michael Giannamore

Dr. Karl Glander

The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Family Foundation

Sue Goebel

Lori Grable

Robert & Melody Grand

Ryan Grand

Gregory & Appel Insurance

Donna & Mike Grotz

Groupon

Guardian Home Foundation, Inc.

Haddad Foundation

Gregg Harris

Hart & Simona Hasten Family Foundation

Cynthia Hayes

Dave Held

Jeff Hensley

Louis S. Hensley, Jr. Mission Fund

G. Frank Holland

Honda Mfg. of Indiana

John David & Martha Hoover

Amanda Howard

HP Company Foundation

IAC Sports Foundation

Indiana Sports Corporation

Indianapolis Foundation

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Thank you to our Donors! Ingredion

Interactive Intelligence Foundation

IU Health Methodist Hospital

Todd Jackson

Jennifer Jansen

The Jenn Foundation

Jefferies & Co.

Jeff & Karen Jones

Dr. Carol Johnson

Junior League Of Indianapolis

Bruce & Sherri Kehoe

KeyBank Foundation

The Klapper Family Foundation

Kohl's Department Stores

Christina Kunz

Halbert & Ruth Kunz

Kathryn Kunz

Patsy Kunz

Sarah Kunz

Michelle Beecher Lanosga & Gerry Lanosga

Lilly Endowment, Inc.

Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Jody Littrell

Lofthouse

Linda Mans

Maple Leaf

Alan Martin

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Carol Lynn McNally

MET Foundation, Inc.

Methodist Health Foundation

Dale Meyer

Milano Inn

Monarch Beverage

Nelda Morton

Jill Mulder

John Murphy

Tom Murphy

Cindy Nichols

Nichols H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation

Nick S. & Susan Noyes

Old National Bank

Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Charles Pechette

Timothy Pieszchala

Peyback Foundation

Rick Phillips

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Renaissance Foods

Rich's

Rudd Equipment Company Foundation

Salon Departmental D. Indiana

The Saltsburg Fund

Samerian Foundation, Inc.

H.C. Schau & Son

Bernard Schrader

Beulah Schrader

Dr. Mark Schuld

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Schuld

RG Sellers

Sertoma Club of East Indianapolis

Pat Shallenberger

Nina Shelton

Jon Simala

Stephen & Catherine Simon Family Foundation

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

Justin Smith

Sarah Stevenson

Tony Stewart Foundation

Rebecca Stoner

Donald Stuart

Bryan & Becky Swank

Carl & Anne Swope

Taylor Farms

Abby Travers

Anthony & Belinda Vaughn

Brad Ward

Elizabeth Weinstein

Jeff & Jennifer White

Wishard-Eskenazi Health Services

Mr. & Mrs. John Xenos

Carol Zapapas

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp

Indianapolis Office

615 N. Alabama Street, Ste. 228

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: (317) 638-3849

Fax: (317) 686-0195

Camp Phone: (812) 988-4900

E-mail: info@happyhollowcamp.net

www.happyhollowcamp.net

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Walking for Dreams Family and Pet Walk To Support Asthma Camp

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp is proud to join the Sycamore Foundation as part of the 2013 Walking for Dreams Family and Pet Walk. The money raised by Happy Hollow supporters will help send children to asthma camp. Everyone who raises $100 or more will receive walk t-shirt.

What: Family and Pet 5k Walk

When: Sunday May 19, 2013 -- Step Off at 2:00pm

Where: Indianapolis Downtown Canal at Buggs Temple

Suggested Donation: $100 per person (Raise $100 or more and

receive a t-shirt)

Visit http://www.walkingfordreams.org/ for more information, tips to reach your fundraising goal

and register for the event. When you register for the event at http://www.walkingfordreams.org/,

select Happy Hollow Children’s Camp. All the funds you raise will support asthma camp.