Report of the Board of Victory Valley Camp
As the Board of Directors looks over the past year, it continues to see the hand of God working and moving at Victory Valley in many areas. Because of Jill’s illness, Phil and Donna shifted responsibilities so that Donna stepped in as acting director of the camp beginning September, 1991 through April, 1992. We want to express our thanks to her for her fine months of service as acting director and her superb handling of all the extra labor and responsibilities which went along with that position. Phil is back and we are appreciative of his leadership as camp director. Again, there were many who continued to give to the camp to help “fill in the gaps” while Phil and his family worked through difficulties relating to Jill’s illness. We say `thank you.’
As we continue to labor in love for our Lord Jesus Christ here at Victory Valley Camp, we continue to see God’s grace and the Holy Spirit working in the lives of staff and campers. Once again we had a quality summer staff, one which was committed to sharing and modeling the love of Christ to the campers who came. Of the 43 summer staff members, 40% had been here before. We praise the Lord for His goodness in that area. We had 607 campers this year at VVC, once again an increase from last year’s number of 594. God was at work in the lives of the campers as thirty children made a decision to follow Jesus this summer and over 60 decided to re-commit their lives to Christ. Praise the Lord!!!
It was evident that God was at work in many other ways over this past year at Victory Valley as well. There were many from among the BFC churches and VIPs (Valley Interested Person) who were here at workdays and other times throughout the year. These people helped to pick up the slack in the physical as well as other areas of the camp. Improvements that were made include a repaired drain field in front of the White House, a new range hood in the kitchen which was donated, and terracing in the pasture area which was done for ground conservation purposes. Finances are a struggle, but the Lord continues to provide. Being mindful of the recession and the struggles which continue to face our families financially, we will not be raising our camper fee again this year. We cordially request each church to evaluate its giving to the camp again this year. Any increase in support will be put to good use and very gratefully received. Just a reminder that church contributions given in the winter months help cash flow tremendously. Most camp income is generated during the summer months. We appreciate all those churches who can contribute earlier than the March deadline. A complete financial report follows this report.
The Board of Directors of Victory Valley Camp held four regularly scheduled meetings during the year. In addition to the meetings of the full Board many additional hours were spent by individuals of the Board in service on committees and in fulfillment of other camp related responsibilities. The Board also began an annual evaluation process in which it plans to hold itself accountable to improving its role in overseeing the camp. The Board membership continues to be divided into three sub-committees; Program and Staff, Buildings and Grounds, and Development and Finance.
Any church which gives 1% of its Annual Budget to Victory Valley will receive a 10% discount throughout the year in church rentals and children’s summer registrations.
Schedule of Future Dates
The dates for winter and summer program 1992 are as follows:
October 30 – November 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jr. High Retreat
December 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Christmas Banquet
January 22-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sno Valley – ages 7 – 12
January 29-31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sno Valley – ages 7 – 12
February 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. High Ski Spree
May 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VVC Workday
June 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open House
The dates for Summer Camp in 1993 are:
CampOutpost Village
June 20-26 ages 8-12 Children ages 8 -10
June 27 – July 3 ages 8-12 Children ages 8 -10
July 4-10 ages 8-12 Children ages 10-12
July 11-17 ages 8-12 Children ages 10-12
July 18-24 ages 8-12 Children ages 10-12
July 25-31 Jr. High 12-14 Tri-A-Venture 14-18
August 1-7 Jr. High 12 14 Tri-A-Venture 14-18
August 8-14 Sr. High 14-18
Victory Valley Board of Directors: Dana E. Weller, Chairman; Clyde D. Bomgardner, Jr., Secretary; Bryan B. Bray, Treasurer; Phil Atkins, Director; Donna Bauer, Asst. Director; Bright N. Heist, Calvin T. Reed, Jonathan D. Reynolds, William G. Schlonecker, John C. Vandegriff, David L. Weller.