Luther Crest Bible CampAssociation

2011 Annual ReportSaturday, October 1, 2011

10:00amLuther Crest Dining Hall

Luther Crest is called and committed to Christ-centered ministry through creation and community.

Luther Crest Bible Camp, 8231 County Road 11 NE, Alexandria, MN 56308320-846-2431 www.luthercrest.org lcbc@luthercrest.org

AgendaGathering Music

Opening Devotions

Ministry Meeting

Called to Order

Adopt Agenda & Establish Quorum

Association Membership and Congregational Giving Clubs In Memory & Honor of…Acknowledgement of Donors (Jan – Aug 31 2011)

Reports Secretary Treasurer President Board of Directors and Committee Members Recognition of Outgoing Board Members Committees Taskforces Staff Reports Executive

Old Business Reading of the Constitutional Change from Feb 2011 New Business New Board Members Presentation, Election and Installation Constitution & By-Law Amendments Section 7.14 Luther Crest Vision 20/20 On Site Housing Proposal

2011-12 Ministry Plan

Adjournment

We gather each year not only to do the business of the Association but also to celebrate Luther Crest and the work of Jesus Christ in this world. We gather to celebrate the minis-try and the mission by recognizing the work done by your Staff, your Board, your volunteers, your congregations and your families. We will evaluate the past year and look forward to the year to come. We will sing praises and share in appetizers and drinks in honor of a job well done! We will lift up the ministry of Luther Crest and the thousands of people who pass through this place each year. The Board of Directors and Staff wish to thank you for your com-mitment to Luther Crest and the support you give to your Outdoor Ministry. We look forward to celebrating with you!

In Partnership with God and with you,

David HoltzExecutive Director

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2011Association Members

Per Confirmed Member (Jan-Aug 31, 2011)

UP to $100First Evangelical, Parkers Prairie

$100Little Bethany, RothsayMessiah, WadenaFaith, MiltonaCalvary of Little Sauk, Little SaukRock Prairie, Elbow LakeSouth Immanuel, RothsayEsther, Parkers Prairie

$250Nidaros, ClitherallGrove Lake, Pelican RapidsFirst, MorrisWest Zion, HancockShalom, Alexandria

$500Shepherd of the Valley, ClarissaZion, Pelican RapidsLittle Sauk, ViningAtonement, St. CloudZion, BrowervilleOsakis, OsakisBethesda, AlexandriaGrace, BrandonImmanuel, WadenaFaith, EvansvilleBethlehem, BrainerdMessiah, Hoffman

$1000Breckenridge, BreckenridgeFamily of Christ, ChannhassenGood Shepherd, HenningPeace, AshbyTrinity, Pelican RapidsOur Savior’s, ChokioTrinity, CyrusFirst, Little FallsFaith, StaplesShepherd of the Hills, BensonTrinity, ClintonFaith, MorrisNew Life Parish, RothsayLord of Life, BaxterCalvary, PerhamLutheran Church of the Cross, NisswaCrosslake, Crosslake

$2500Glenwood, GlenwoodTrinity, BrainerdBethlehem, St. CloudCalvary, Alexandria

$5,000Our Redeemers, BensonFirst, Alexandria

Association Members (PCM not yet received as of August 31, 2011)Aastad, Fergus FallsAmerican, Long PrairieAugustana, ElizabethAugustana, Fergus FallsBalsamlund, VerndaleBarsness, GlenwoodBethany, MenahgaBethel, BrainerdBethel, Battle LakeBethel, HermanBethlehem, BackusBethlehem, Fergus FallsBethlehem West Elbow Lake, Elbow LakeCelebration, SartellCentral, Pelican RapidsChippewa Falls, TerraceChristina Lake, EvansvilleEast Moe, GarfieldEast Zion, StarbuckElmo, Parkers PrairieFahlun, NelsonFaith, Eagle BendFaith, Pelican RapidsFirst, Battle LakeFirst, KensingtonFolden, ViningFoxhome, FoxhomeFron, StarbuckGood Shepherd, WheatonGrace, ErhardGrue, AshbyHedemarken, Fergus FallsHope, Fergus FallsHope, WalkerImmanuel, StarbuckIndherred, StarbuckKongsvinger, DonnellyLeaf Mountain, ViningLincoln, HoffmanMaple Hill, Pine River

Maplewood, Pelican RapidsNora, KensingtonNorth Immanuel, Pelican RapidsNorunga, LowryOur Redeemer’s, HancockOur Savior’s, AlbanyOur Savior’s, Federal DamOur Savior’s, NelsonOur Savior’s, Pequot LakesOur Savior’s Ten Mile Lake, DaltonPeace, BarrettSalem, OsakisSalem, St. CloudSauk Valley, OsakisSt. John’s, DonnellySt. John’s, StarbuckSt. Luke’s, GarfieldSt Paul’s, LowrySverdrup, UnderwoodSwan Valley, LeaderTingvold, UnderwoodTonseth, ErhardTrefoldighed, Battle LakeTrinity, CarlosTrinity, AlbertaTrinity, Holmes CityTrinity, WendellUnited, Elbow LakeVukku, FoxhomeWest Moe, BrandonZion, Boy RiverZion, Fergus Falls

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In Loving Memory of...for Jan. - Aug. 2011John Aanden by Roger & Kathlyn RotvoldAnsem Ackerson by Messiah Women of the ELCAHelen Ahrlin by Richard & Barbara Barsness Allan & Julie RutterGladys M Amdahl by James AmdahlLaVern Asmus by Don & Algene LarsonDarlene Awsumb by Margie SherstadBurdell Barsness by Tim & Jodi Jergenson Allan & Julie Rutter John & Marie StellnerGeorge Battles by Selvin & Margaret BrendenDavid Baukol by Keith Nygaard, John & Marie StellnerHarvey Beuckens by Elroy & Beverly Anderson Ken & Joan Johnson Corrine Mattson Messiah Women of the ELCA Adeline ShauerBob Bilden by Selvin & Margaret BrendenCarol Lee Brevig by Don & Algene Larson Jerry & Mary WerkDavid S Brink by Selvin & Margaret BrendenGlen Bucholz by Selvin & Margaret BrendenDolores Dahl by Tim & Jodi Jergenson Allan & Julie Rutter Glen Dahlen by Brent & Debra JohnsonLinnea Dahlen by Brent & Debra JohnsonRuthe Dahlseng by Marilyn StaplesRay & Lydia Danielson by LaRae Johnson & Dan CookAnita Delegard by Harvey & Gloria RadtkeArdyce Erickson by Elroy & Beverly Anderson Donald & LaVerne OlsonArnold "Arnie" Erickson by Kirk & Jane LandmanAudrey Jean Erickson by Larry & Maggie HansonVirginia Erickson by S Diane LandeIda Forbord by Helen Claire Anderson

Raymond Froslie by Selvin & Margaret BrendenViva Fronning by Selvin & Margaret BrendenClarice Frykman by Paul & Carol Evavold W. Berdell SkogstadRuth Frykman by Virginia MyersMary Ann Germundson by Kathryn HaugrudNicole Getz by Harvey & Gloria RadtkeArland Gilbertson by Margie SherstadNorris Gilbertson by Selvin & Margaret BrendenMina Goodwin by Elroy & Beverly Anderson Paul & Wanda StarkBlanche Gray by Selvin & Margaret BrendenLaVonne Greenquist by Kathryn HaugrudHelen Grim by Kathryn HaugrudAlice Gronseth by Selvin & Margaret BrendenElla Grunewald by Selvin & Margaret Brenden Donna TosoMavis Gulbrandson by Elroy & Beverly Anderson Messiah Women of the ELCA Donald & LaVerne OlsonHarvey Gunderson by Leland & Polly Hedstrom W. Berdell Skogstad Hazel VestrumEmil Haack by W. Berdell Skogstad Arnold WestrumJames Hanson by Paul & Carol Evavold Virginia MyersWayne Hermanson by James & Mae EichelbergerLena Hexum by Ordean & Marilyn Haarstad Rachel SavageauLeasha Hoff by Kathryn HaugrudLily Hokanson by Walter HokansonLloyd Hokanson by Mayme HokansonJudith Holl by Paul & Wanda StarkTina Holteen by Dorothea Lamere

Ray Holten by Margie SherstadOrren Hotvedt by Messiah Women of the ELCA Donald & LaVerne Olson, Hazel VestrumRichard Howe by Paul & Wanda StarkWilliam L Jacobsen by Rob & Darlene NelsonBerthel Johnson by Selvin & Margaret BrendenCarlton Johnson by Joyce JohnsonEunice Johnson by Carol Bruns, Steve & Joanne LynkJoyce Johnson by Barrett Farm Supply, Inc Paul & Carol Evavold Brent & Debra Johnson Tom & Sandra Perry Red River Marketing CoRoy Johnson by W. Berdell Skogstad Paul & Wanda Stark, Arnold WestrumRaymond Keep by Paul & Wanda StarkCollene Kloos by Elroy & Beverly Anderson Dean & Marilyn Olhoft Adeline Shauer, W. Berdell Skogstad Paul & Wanda Stark, Hazel Vestrum Arnold WestrumLillian Koehntop by Paul & Wanda StarkKarla Kopperud by S. Diane LandeNeta Frykman Lamp by Paul & Carol EvavoldThelma Leegaard by W. Berdell SkogstadMarie Lindemyer by Brent & Debra JohnsonJim Lolkus by Elroy & Beverly Anderson Messiah Women of the ELCA Donald & LaVerne Olson, Lynda SearcyRachel Martin by Paul & Wanda StarkMargie Mecklenburg by Paul & Wanda StarkRuth Moerke by Florentine Erickson Vern Mortenson by Florentine Erickson Jeff & Sharon Severence Diane Muenchow by W. Berdell SkogstadGreg Nagel by Dorothea Lamere

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Generous Gifts from Family and Friends of Luther Crest January - August 2011

Up to $100Grant & Ruth AasengJames AmdahlCarol AmundsonElroy & Beverly AndersonHelen Claire AndersonMary AndersonAnonymous Mark & Cheryl AstrupBill & Dorothy BaheRichard & Barbara BarsnessCharles & Joyce BeckDon & Helen BerheimChris & Mary Bess BiegnerDavid & Karen BlomArdelle BoelterGerald & Marlys BreidSelvin & Margaret BrendenAlan & Lois BruceLuDean BruerKate BrunsCharles & Lillian BurfordConnie BurnsPat ButtweilerArdis BuyseeTony & Nancy CastleJ. Ronald & Carol ChihosAlvina ChristophersonCliff & Lois ClausenPhilip & Cara Coen-PeschJim & Gail ColbySamantha Curwick

Lucille DaleJohn & Sandra DubeAmy EbensteinerSteve Eckblad & Beverly WilliamsDoug & Sharon EhlersCorinne EhlkeJames & Mae EichelbergerGary & Nancy EkdahlTom & Julie EllisonJames EndresonEllsworth EngebretsonAdolph EricksonElizabeth EricksonFlorentine EricksonKaren EricksonPaul & Carol EvavoldArlene FellowsJeanne FlagstadPat Freese Gene & Kathy FynbohMatt & Nancy GervaisDon & Carolyn GlesneEleanor GoplenBetty GreenDavid & Mona GregersenKenneth & Pamela GreinerChuck & Marlys GundersonDonna GundersonGlenn & Sylvia GundersonOrdean & Marilyn HaarstadRodney & Phyllis HaarstadJerome & Twyla Haase

Grace HafstadLucille HagedornRandy & Stephanie HagenDarlene HagestuenJohn & Olive HagstromMarc & Nancy HamplByron & Shirley HamreKeith & Catherine HansonMargie HansonPamela HansonRose Marie HansonViolet HansonRolland & Joyrene HanstadRyan & Paula HaraldsonRichard Norma HaugdahlArliss HaugeDale & Judy HaugejordenMilton HaugrudTed HellerRobert HemmingsonSandra HendricksonVeryle & Margaret HenriksenHarvey HenriksonMayme HokansonJanice HolmesGale & LuAnn HoltMarcus & Janell HoltKeith & Karen HomanRalph HornbergerDavid & Jeanne HoymeHenry & Arlou HyattRuth Irgens

Ray Naumann by Allan & Julie RutterLila Nelson by S Diane LandeMarie Nelson by Bill & Dorothy BaheGust Nettestad by Harvey & Gloria RadtkeMariann Norum by Arden & Kathy NorumPhyllis Olsen by Ronald & Janice TolifsonHarlan Olson by Dick & Elaine SimpsonHarris Olson by Dorothea LamereReuben Ostlund by Selvin & Margaret BrendenEthel Palmquist by Vicki Carlson, Joyce JohnsonLyle Pattison by Florentine EricksonFrances Pedersen by Florentine EricksonGenevieve Pederson by Gary & Karen Loge

Elvira Pieske by Richard & Barbara Barsness Allan & Julie RutterHelen Rademacher by Steve & Meriel ParkLynn Rambeck by Allan & Julie Rutter John & Marie StellnerPaul Ranum by Marlan & Sharon JohnsonDonald Roiland by W. Berdell SkogstadElmer Ronningen by Selvin & Margaret Brenden Harvey & Gloria RadtkeWilbert and Margaret Schnieder by S Diane LandeLaurel Siegel by S Diane Lande Kevin & Ruth PedersonRhoda Sillerud by Selvin & Margaret BrendenKermit Skogen by Marc & Nancy Hampl Gerry & Cheryl Rafftery Bev Skogen

Darin Slack by Dick & Elaine SimpsonGrant Smith by Don & Algene LarsonJune Sonstebo by Kathryn HaugrudBernard St Peter by Carol BrunsMildred Stark by Paul & Wanda StarkMaynard Stokka by Selvin & Margaret BrendenBurton Strand by Don & Algene LarsonNelvin Thormodson by Selvin & Margaret BrendenStanley Vipond by Dean & Marilyn OlhoftLloyd Volker by Don & Algene LarsonMilo Widmark by Junnell WidmarkLuVern Wilts by Don & Algene LarsonMarvin Wilts by Don & Algene Larson

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Charles & Eileen JacobsonDebbie JaegerDwight & Audrey JaegerMarvin & Marlys JensenTim & Jodi JergensonPaul & Gladys JobeBetty JohnsonCarrie JohnsonClarette JohnsonDorothy Johnson Douglas & Elaine JohnsonHarlan & Hope JohnsonJames & Marilyn JohnsonJoyce JohnsonKen & Joan JohnsonLaRae Johnson & Dan CookMarlan & Sharon JohnsonPaul & Minette JohnsonPaulette JohnsonRalph & Joyce JohnsonRay & Jane JohnsonSylvia JohnsonVern & Gunhild JohnsonFloyd & Dorothy JorgensenSharon KallandJeffrey & Tracy KentTonu & Karen KieselKlint & Cindy KjeldahlLois KoehntopBrad & Judy KornJoyce KundeKirk & Jane LandmanShawn & Deb LarsenDavid & Betty LarsonDon & Algene LarsonEmilie LarsonElaine LeoneJerilynn LindquistJames & Linda LinePhilip & Jill LisiusAllen LjungGary & Karen LogeDana & Jana LokenKenneth & Cynthia LoschEugene & Patricia LoyaChar LudwigJason LundOrin & Lois LundbergChristiana LundholmPeter & Pamela LundholmKeith & Chris LundsetterWayne & Barbara LunsetterSteve & Joanne LynkLeslie MacKichan & Mark HoveJohn & Kitty MahoneyJill ManloveCorrine MattsonFrances McClellanJon & Bonnie McGregorGlenda MeisterJoan MerrittDuane MoeRobert & Joan Moerke

Marlin & Nancy MohrmanPaul & Shirley Montan George & Joy MoonAllan & Debra MortensonMatthew & Erin MoxnessVirginia MyersMatthew & Elizabeth NajjarIona Neisess-FiskumLars & Joan NelsonRob & Darlene NelsonWilliam & Maren NewhallLorraine NomelandCliff & JoAnn NordlyKeith NygaardDean & Jane OelfkeDean & Marilyn OlhoftDonald & LaVerne OlsonHelen OlsonJohn & Ann PateKevin & Ruth PedersonRoger PedersonTom and Sandra PerryKeith & Sandy PorterMatthew ProisLoren & Deborah QuernemoenTim & Debra RaaschDana & Randi RachHarvey & Gloria RadtkeEarl & Melissa RappKarl & Linda RetzlaffDavid & Evelyn RinkeMarion RobbinsMuriel RogelstadFred & Lois RohdeRoger & Kathlyn RotvoldBernice RoyslandBob & Susan RuhrFrank & Joy RuzichVicky SagenDoris SamuelsonJo SandbergRachel SavageauKen SazamaFaye SchmiesingChuck & Gail SchobergCraig & Ronnah SchoeckGloria SchroederJeff & Sharon SeveranceAdeline ShauerMary ShawMargie SherstadAlvin & Faye SiegleHarvey & LoAnn SimonsonDick & Elaine SimpsonAlice SkarstenW. Berdell SkogstadPhyllis Solvie Marilyn StaplesJohn & Marie StellnerFred Sternhagen &Roger StrandJim & Kristie StrattonMitchell & Monica Stueck

Zinta SundbyLeland & LaVerne SwansonJohn SwardRichard & Sandra TelanderMichael & JoEllen ThackerAlisha ThillDonna ThompsonTenner & Roma ThompsonSarah TimianRonald & Janice TolifsonMark & Cindy TorgersonDonna TosoRobert & Linda Mae TosoDallas & Wilma TriebenbachAlice TurnbladhJulie UrkeAntonio & Denielle VelasquezHazel VestrumJeffrey & Kimberly VosburghRichard & Arlene WalenWilma WeberBrad & Doris WeinrichElaine WenclBrent & Chris WervenArnold WestrumRonald & Suzanne WhippleMatt & Elizabeth WhiteMargaret WischnakSteve & Diane Wisniewski-Grzybowski

Friends ($100 - $199)Ruth AmundsonDavid & Lori AndersonMargaret AndersonLloyd & Marilyn AndrewsJohn & Mary BacklundRichard & Mary Ann BaheClark & Shiloy BaldwinPaul & Dianne BeckmanJim & Marilee BergersonTim & Ann BerginLeonard BladeJames & Kaiya BlanshanBrent & Amy BoraasJoann BowmanJohn & Beverly BraatenDoug & Laurie Braun Paul BrendenKenneth BrevigDonald & Kathy BucherBill & Donna BucknerKevin & Teri BurnsKent & Pamela CarlsonRobert & Natalie CarlsonHarlan & Faye ChildersJohn & Sandra ChristiansonSteve & Candace DahlJane DingwallSteven J. Drummond, Attorney at LawTom & Joan EidsvoldLowell & Nancy EinersonPaul & Linda EngebretsonBernice ErdahlLila Estenson5

Gifts Given in Honor of: Walter (Slim) Hokanson’s estate plan by Walter HokansonThe graduation of Marc Mahanna & Eric Timian by Arden & Kathy NorumJohn Peshek’s 35th anniversary of his ordination by Eleanor HagstromAllan & Julie Rutter’s 40th Anniversary by Marlan & Sharon Johnson Paul & Wanda Stark’s Wedding Anniversary by Ryan & Paula HaraldsonKaris Thompson & Matthew Trefz marriage by Messiah Lutheran Church

Jere & Joyce EttesvoldMark & Donna EvenJonathan & Sherri FahlGurvin & Myra FemriteJon & Jeanie FrolanderAmy FuranCurtis & Betty GhylinLynn GlesneMorris GoldEleanor HagstromRollen & Allice HalvorsonCharles & Maxine HanosnLarry & Maggie HansonLee & Janice HansonLyle & Deb HaraldsonStephen & Kathleen HaugKathryn HaugrudMike & Chelsey HeadrickLeland & Polly HedstromTom & Annette HelderPhyllis HelgersonIrene HenjumClark & Judy HoffmanJeff Horak & Deb KaminskiRolf & Virginia JacobsonNancy JewellLauris & Sharon JohnshoyArlan & Jeanette JohnsonCarl & Betty JohnsonJeff & Kim JohnsonKevin & Karen JohnsonLaRayne JohnsonMark & Mary JohnsonNeal & Melanie KalinaJewel KastellePhil & Jeannine KiltieMichael P Kuntz Dorothea LamereS Diane LandeBrad & Dolores LantzCarol LeBonChristopher & Yolanda LehmanVernon & Mary Ann LeitchJohn & Wendy LindliefJay & Patti LoeppkeDarrel & Carole MagnusonMarilyn MalmangerGary & Bette MattsonPaul & Rebecca MelbyDavid & Debra MennisWilliam & Helen MennisWilliam & Marlene MessengerBob & Lori MorkEdna MorkDennis & Ruth NagleDave & Ruth NelsonDennis & Sandra NelsonWyman & Gloria NelsonBill & Jane NemitzLuther & Marilyn NervigGarnette NobleJeff & Tamara OlsonRoger & Marilyn Olson

Tammy OlsonVirginia OstlundJeanette PattinsonJack & Sandra PearsonDarrell & Jennifer PedersenJoy Ann PotthoffDennis & Leila PrestonGerry & Cheryl RaffteryBeverly RequePaul & Claire RudAllan & Julie RutterLauren & Irene SansnessRichard SaytherDavid & Kathleen SchleichertRussell & Janine SchoeckDwaine SchuetteLynda SearcyBruce & Cheryl SkalbeckPaul & Melinda SkorheimLeRoy StarkRoger & Joan StenersonJohn & Darlene StrandDave & Sonja StrutzKen & Cindy ThieleGary Lee ThompsonDavid & Betty ThronsonDaryl & Linda TimianErwin & Alice TosoDean Travland David & Inez TroenJohn & Genevieve TrummCurtis & Dawn Vander BroekLee & Nancy WarneThomas & Barbara WelleJerry & Mary WerkRichard & Ruth WoessnerChris & Becky Worley

Second Mile ($200 - $299)Dianna AndersonKenneth J AndersonKarl & Sandra BloomquistFred & Terri BurschVicki CarlsonAllen & Debra DahlsengArla Mae DischerDavid & Beth FabianRalph & Carole FritzOrville JacobsonHarold & Darline KnutsonDan & Heather KraftTom & Shirley KuenzelRodger & Karen LarsonAudrey Palmquist-AgaIda B PetersonDell & Tamara SandersonDarrell SchaubDonna SigfridWilliam & Peggy SmithDoris Jean White

Silver Circle ($300 - $499)Roger & Sheryl BakewellMarion BauerCarol BrunsErik & Denise HansonDon & Jill KlimekDouglas & Karen MagnusMark & Ginny RonningSteve & Antoinette SveomTim & Carrie Urness

Gold Circle ($500 - $999)J. Ray & Dorothy CongerJim & Anne EidsvoldGerald & Joyce HansenPeggy HoffarthCharlu MahlkeSteve & Meriel ParkJohn & Dee Peshek Bob & Jeanette RisnesPaul & Wanda StarkJunnell Widmark

Builders Member ($1000-$2499)Ronald & Dee AndersonDavid & Sylvia ChaseRichard & Karen HoltzBrent & Debra JohnsonNeoma LakenMichael & Virginia LokenLarry & Kathy OrtloffBev SkogenShirley Youngner

Builders Bronze Level ($2500-$4999)Mildred Wilson EstateArden & Kathy NorumWalter Hokanson

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Donate to Luther Crest on Give to the Max Day, Nov. 16th, 2011 and your donation will be doubled. For more information go to www.giveMN.org. If you give $10, on Nov. 16th through the website, Luther Crest will get $20. What a wonderful way to contribute more to the ministries at Luther Crest!

Secretary’s Report

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Luther Crest Annual Meeting 2010 LCBC Dining Hall Sunday, February 13, 2011, 3:00pm Gathering music was shared by Dave Holtz.Opening Devotions - Jody Johnson led the group with prayer based on the summer 2011 theme “Follow Me”.Ministry MeetingCalled to order- President Dee Peshek called the meeting to order at 3:15pm with the following present: Board of Directors: Pr. Melissa Ehrhardt, Kim Johnson, Pr. Rob Nelson, Allan Rutter, Kathy Ortloff, Sue Gustner, Polly Hedstrom, Pr. Matthew Rose. Staff: Dave Holtz, Executive Director, Karen Glade, Sue Jahnke, Jody Johnson, Bonnie Praska, Chase Rambo, Dale Anderson, Paul Hanson. Absent: Christy Schmahl.

There were delegates present from 35 member congregations. Total attendance of 92.Adopt Agenda and Establish Quorum (20% of MC 122= 24)- Motion made, seconded, and carried (MSC) to adopt the agenda as written on p. 1 of the Annual Report.Association Membership- Bold Congregations Participated in PCM Giving (83 of 122). Special thanks go to those congregations who were able to meet their PCM contributions for LCBC ministry.

Confirm mission, privileges and responsibilities LCBC Associations- as written in the Annual ReportAcknowledgement of Donors 2010...as written in the Annual ReportIn Memory and Honor of...as written in the Annual Report

Reports- Secretary’s – A motion to accept the minutes as printed on page 10 was made. MSC. Treasurer’s –Motion made by Rob Nelson with a 2nd to approve the reports. MSC. President’s – Recognition of Outgoing Board Members- Allan Rutter is completing his 2nd term and in not eligible for reelection at this time. This is actually his 2nd 2 term service, which means 12 years of service for LCBC.

Staff Reports- Associate Director of Operations, Paul Hanson- spoke about his first year here at LCBC. Associate Director Programs, Jody Johnson- gave a glimpse of the many aspects of programming here at LCBC. Executive Director, David Holtz- introduced the year round staff and commented on parts of his report on p. 15. One new aspect not in the report was the partnership with Pilgrim Point camp.

Old Business-Reading of the Constitutional change from 2010 – the amendment changes voted upon at last year’s meeting were read and are now official.New Business-New Board Member Presentation, Election and Installation- Election – It was moved and seconded that nominations cease and a unanimous ballot be cast as presented on p. 13. Motion carried (MSC). Installation – Pr. Jennifer Rose installed the 2011 Board of Directors.Constitution and By-Law Amendments- Section 9.03 Fiscal Year- Motion was made by Pr. Melissa Ehrhardt - As a member of the Board of Directors, I move that By Laws Section 9.03 be changed from: “The fiscal year of the corporation shall be the calendar year.” to read: “The fiscal year of the corporation shall be September 1-August 31.” Second by Nate Loer. Discussion included questions about when the change would take effect (this year) and if the proposed budget reflects the change. Motion carried.

Section 2.02 Annual Meeting – Motion was made by Sue Gustner - As a member of the Board of Directors, I move that By Laws Section 2.02 by changed from: “The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be held in the Luther Crest Bible Camp area or at Luther Crest Bible Camp on a day in January or early February. The Board of Directors (hereinafter known as the “Board”) shall determine the exact date and location. The fiscal year shall relate to the annual meeting of being January 1-December 31.” to read: “The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be held in the Luther Crest Bible Camp area or at Luther Crest Bible Camp in October. The Board of Directors (hereinafter know as the “Board”) shall determine the exact date and location. The fiscal year shall relate to the annual meeting date by being Sep-tember 1-August 31.” MSC.Amortization Loan-Motion was made by Kathy Ortloff with a 2nd by Pr. Rob Nelson - After discussion and consideration, as a member of the Board of Directors, I move that the Corporation borrow $200,000 from the ELCA’s Mission Investment Fund as primary lender for a 5 year A.R.M. with a maximum amortization of 25 years for the purpose of covering the current line of credit of approximately $156,500 and up to $43,500 for critical property upkeep and improvements (i.e. the Dining Hall roof, a grinder pump, etc.)” Motion carried.

Luther Crest West-Motion was made by Allan Rutter with a second by Pr. Matthew Rose - After much discussion and many considerations, as a member of the Board of Direc-tors, I move that the Corporation sell the approximately 15 acres of the tillable land of Luther Crest West, and that the remaining acreage be gifted away. Discussion followed. John Peshek, moved to amend the motion “to delete reference to gift and change to “we will sell LCBC West’”. Motion was seconded by Bryan Stoeck. Discussion resumed. The question was called on the amendment. Vote was by show of hands but then the vote was made with paper ballot. Vote to amend the motion was 58 yes, 12 no. Motion carried. The motion then on the floor was to sell all of LCBC West. Discussion. The question was called on the motion. Vote was by paper ballot with 66 yes and 7 no. Motion carried. Hope and Heritage Campaign Announcement-Establish a task force, develop budgets and sketches, town hall-type meetings to discuss and get feedback, feasibility study. Present to the Board for approval in Sept. and Kick-off the campaign in October.

2011 Ministry Plan-Kathy Ortloff presented the 2011 Budget as listed on p. 18. Motion to accept the budget as presented on p. 18 by Pr. Rob Nelson with a second. MSC.Dave H. informed the Association that every 3 years, LCBC goes through the accreditation process with the American Camping Association. This year will be an accreditation review.Adjournment – MSC to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,Kim Johnson, Secretary

2011 Financial ReportWhen I accepted the position of Treasurer I knew how chal-lenging finances can be, particularly unknown revenue and projected expenses. 2011 was an interesting year; LCBC had budgeted for a deficit, and the end of fiscal year was better than projected; as camper income was down due to fewer campers, development income was up, Thrivent Choice dollars was a pleasant surprise---over $20,000.00 in 9 months and there was a $10,000.00 increase in congregational sup-port. Our Line Of Credit in the amount of $156,500.00 was paid in full using Luther Crest West proceeds. We now can enter Fiscal Year 2012 debt free! In our Three Tier Pricing for campers of 809, 59% were eli-gible for tier pricing , 82% choose Tier One (regular pricing), 13% chosse Tier Two and 5% choose Tier Three---resulting in $16,000.00 more in income. Like with our home or church budgets, it becomes challenging to project revenue and ex-penses, but we were blessed in 2011 Fiscal Year!! Extremely blessed! Thanks to you and many others who made this posi-tive impact on LCBC. Executive Director Dave and Paul, with the support of all staff monitored income and expenses closely. Thanks be to God for a terrific year!

Pastor Rob NelsonTreasurer

To the Board of DirectorsLuther Crest Bible Camp AssociationAlexandria, Minnesota

We have reviewed the accompanying statement of financial position of Luther Crest Bible Camp Association (a not-for-profit organization) as of August 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and the related statement of activities and cash flows for the eight months and year then ended. A review includes primarily applying analytical procedures to management’s financial data and making inquiries of Organization management. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and for designing, implementing, and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements.

Our responsibility is to conduct the review in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Insti-tute of Certified Public Accountants. Those standards require us to perform procedures to obtain limited assurance that there are no material modifications that should be made to the financial statements. We believe that the results of our procedures provide a reasonable basis for our report.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Our review was made for the purpose of expressing a conclusion that there are no material modifications that should be made to the financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The information included in the accom-panying Schedule of Activities before Depreciation, Investment Income, and Interest Expense is presented only for purposes of additional analysis and has been subjected to the inquiry and analytical procedures applied in the review of the basic financial statements, and we are not aware of any material modifi-cations that should be made thereto.

INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REVIEW REPORT

JOHNSON & LARTER, LTDCERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISORS

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2011 Financial Report cont’d Luther Crest Bible Camp

Profit and Loss Statement August 31, 2011 Jan to Aug 31, 2011

ACTUAL BUDGET INCOME Gain on Sale of Assets 2,862.45 0.00Mission Offerings 5,771.21 0.00Summer Camp Fees 256,503.85 265,000.00Annual Fund 191,554.00 150,000.00Retreats 99,201.86 150,000.00Other Income 11,498.75 16,000.00Canteen and Store Sales 10,836.08 15,000.00

TOTAL INCOME 578,228.25 596,000.00 ACTUAL BUDGET

EXPENSES Facility Projects 0.00 6,500.00Equipment Purchase-General Fund 0.00 22,000.00Cost of Canteen/ Store Purchase 10,442.84 9,000.00Mission Outreach 5,411.38 0.00Salaries 175,946.14 175,000.00Benefits 52,281.22 60,000.00Seasonal Staff 90,509.83 101,000.00Payroll Taxes 21,374.92 21,000.00Food Purchase 47,799.34 57,000.00Insurance 14,675.65 30,000.00Utilities 46,488.90 33,000.00Office Expense 21,551.94 20,000.00Promotion & Fund Raising 22,946.33 15,000.00Program Expense 36,023.00 43,000.00Repairs, Grounds & Laundry 34,355.65 18,000.00Vehicle & Travel Expenses 14,280.47 12,000.00Interest Account 4,805.80 5,200.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 598,893.41 627,700.00 Net Income (Loss) -20,665.16 -31,700.00

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President’s Report

It feels as though I just completed a letter for the annual report. But then I remembered that this “year” was a short one. We are experiencing our first Fall Harvest Festival that includes our annual meeting. It feels good to be celebrating the year at the end of summer camping season as we again celebrate another time of Christ-centered ministry at Luther Crest. Our Christ-centered vision guides and helps us make tough decisions with prayerful consideration and steps of faith. We continue to see His actions in the life of Luther Crest.

Thank you to Dave Holtz and his family for their dedication to our ministry. As Executive Director, Dave continues to share outstanding leadership, enthusiasm, excitement and vision for the camp and the Board of Directors. I encourage you to talk with Dave and invite him to your congregation. See if you don’t come away more energized and excited about the ministry at Luther Crest. His presence throughout the state continues to impact the ministry here. Thanks, Dave!

Our year-round and summer staffs also represent the Christ-centered commu-nity of Luther Crest to many individuals on and off our site. The staff helps ensure visitors feel welcomed, well-fed and cared for as they experience a Christ-centered community in God’s unique creation. Thank you to each of you for being a blessing to all those who spend time here at Luther Crest.

But we also remember that Luther Crest is you. Your gifts of time and dol-lars to Luther Crest ensure that a ministry happens here. Your continued gifts of time and dollars to Luther Crest have been a blessing to our continued ministry. Like you, we still have areas where we need to keep working to improve. And we do that with the vision, time and dollar gifts from so many of you and your congregations. Thank you!

Our fiscal year is unique this time around. This fiscal year represents a January 1 to August 31 fiscal year. As we move to a fiscal year of September 1 through August 31, we look forward to continued Fall Harvest Festivals in the glorious colors of the fall season.

The Board of Directors has worked hard to be good stewards of your gifts of time and dollars. With the sale of Luther Crest West this spring, we made some financial decisions that were unique and exciting for this board. But our decisions were made with a focus on Christ-centered ministry today with thoughts of planning for the future. We will be presenting some exciting ideas for Luther Crest at our Annual Meeting. As we move forward into our new year, we take seriously our position of repre-senting you and your congregations and our calling and commitment to the Christ-centered ministry as we share Christ through His creation and community at Luther Crest. Please continue to keep Luther Crest and the Board of Directors in your prayers.

Thank you and Blessings,Dee Peshek

Luther Crest Board of Directors 2011Rev. Melissa Ehrhardt, Vice PresidentSue GustnerErik HansonPolly HedstromKim Johnson, SecretaryRev. Rob Nelson, TreasurerKathy OrtloffDee Peshek, PresidentJeff ReitherCraig RisnesRev. Matthew RoseAllen Westby

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Committees and Members

Committee & Task Force Reports

Endowment FundThe Luther Crest Endowment Fund was established for the purpose of supporting Luther Crest’s camper scholarship fund and the work of our summer staff. This fund has been held solely with the Lutheran Community Foundation. This year, the committee has decided to present an official position for our endow-ment to diversify its investment vehicle and to give special direction in how the dollars of the fund are disbursed. We are proposing specific change to our Endowment Fund By Laws at this meeting. This year Luther Crest distributed 4.25% of the funds value for scholarships to help cover $12,000 in camper support was given out in 2011. The Endowment Committee is planning on specific promotions this upcoming fall and spring to lift up the work of the Endowment Fund. We are seeking individuals and families to name Luther Crest in their will or estate plan. It is a simple way to give beyond your life and for you to leave a legacy and commitment to the future campers of Luther Crest. If you are interested in doing this, please visit with Dave Holtz, our Execu-tive Director.

The Association has invested in the following fixed interest investments 2011 2010 2009 2008 Lutheran Community 80,161.89 83,056.00 94,964.00 73,804.00Foundation (Fair Market Value)

GovernanceRick LarsonKim JohnsonErik HansonDee Peshek

EndowmentAllen WestbyLarry OrtloffRev. Dave Sperstad

FinanceClark BaldwinRev. Rob NelsonKathy OrtloffProgramRev. Melissa EhrhardtPolly HedstromRev. David HolteRev. Paul JohnsonRev. Del MoenRev. Matthew Rose

PropertyHelen BerheimSue GustnerAl RutterJeff ReitherMike Golden

Luther Crest West TaskforceCraig RisnesPolly HedstromErik HansonJeff Reither

Luther Crest Strategic Initiative TaskforceRob Barse, Orb Mgmt Steve HippeJen JabasJosh Kehrwald, JLG ArchitectureDan Miller, JLG Architecture Craig Risnes Tom Wacholtz, Orb Mgmt

Property ReportThe Luther Crest Property Committee would like to thank Dale Anderson for his care and knowledge of Luther Crest’s property. We are grateful for his work and years of service. Thank you, Dale.

Luther Crest has a number of needs and wishes for the upcoming year… • Each of the cabins need attention both inside and outside • The Dining Hall roof is beginning to leak. We are thankful that the Luther Crest West proceeds will help with this project • Waterfront is being addressed this fall, along with a new Challenge Course • We continue to see increases in energy costs and energy usage at camp • Our sign at the road should be evaluated and potentially changed this comin year • We are thankful that this is the last year of road construction in our area • Water management in the parking lot, the theater, in the office and ARC, the dining hall and the road down to the beach will need to be addressed • Bunk beds in cabins 4, 6, and 7 need to be upgraded due to State of Minnesota Statutes. • Mattresses throughout camp should be addressed. Most of the mattresses are very old and don’t provide a comfortable night’s sleep for some of our guests.

Project highlights that were accomplished… • Regrading north road to waterfront after each rain storm • Built a balcony in the Chapel for sound and light controls • Water heater was replaced in the ARC

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Governance ReportThe Governance Committee has covered quite a few topics in the last seven months. Here are a few topics that we feel are im-portant enough to bring forward to the annual meeting:

One topic that was discussed at length is a camp volunteer policy. It is our duty to ourselves, our constituents, and our insur-ance company that ensure that our volunteers have sufficient background checks. There was much discussion to define what a volunteer is and does. Many who do come to volunteer at Luther Crest have had background checks as required by their places of employment. For those volunteers that haven’t had background checks, one can easily be obtained for about $9.95.

Another topic that we are in constant discernment about is Board Development. We want to make sure that the Luther Crest Board is as up to date on what its role is and how it relates to the role of the Executive Director. Education is very vital for all Board members, and books non-profit board report newsletters have been our tools to educate this year. We need to continue to keep our Board up to date on the latest and greatest cutting edge materials. There are two sources that we are looking at using for this next year.

Pets! We recently discussed our policy of not allowing pets at Luther Crest. We can understand people wanting to have their pets with them to experience the awesome place Luther Crest is, but in the end we definitely support the policy. Having pets at camp brings up a lot more issues (allergies, frightened children), than not having pets at camp.

So as you can see there isn’t a more exciting committee than the Governance Committee (can you imagine the topics that I didn’t mention in this report?) In all seriousness, we believe in our Board, our Executive Director, and the staff at Luther Crest. We are excited to begin another fiscal year in concert with them. We hope to have a productive year supporting the well being of Luther Crest!!

Respectfully Submitted,Rick LarsonGovernance Committee Chair

The Strategic Initiative Taskforce has been working diligently since February on identifying strategic needs for Luther Crest in how we serve our Association and our guests. In order to do this we engaged GSB Fundraising, Orb Management and JLG Architecture both of Alexandria to guide us through the process and developed Luther Crest Vision 20/20. We identi-fied four key areas of focus.

First, Luther Crest needs to be a part of the formative years of faith development in children still today.

Second, Adults and families need special space for family and adult faith development.

Third, a congregation’s health is dependent on a relationship with Luther Crest and our ability to assist in faith development.

Fourth, Luther Crest needs to address three key areas on the site including sleeping areas, dining and the care of our property.

Accomplishing these tasks will assure Luther Crest’s future to be an active part of the Alexandria area community and a mountain top experience for our Association congregations on a year round basis. For more information visit www.luthercrestvision2020.com.

Strategic InitiativeLuther Crest West’s long history of outdoor ministry will go down in history as a place which provided space for Jesus’ love and grace to be given and received by hundreds. From 1991 to 2008, Luther Crest West provided space for kids to be kids and parents to be at peace that their child was having an experience of a lifetime.

We will always remember Luther Crest West in our ministry for it was a special gift to Luther Crest by Elroy Stock. Praise God for God’s work with us at Luther Crest, for we are thank-ful and grateful for the opportunity to care for Luther Crest West.

Luther Crest West was sold for $300,000. Since July, the Luther Crest Board of Directors has identified and funded a number of projects within the organization. Here are the projects… 1. Line of Credit at $156,500 2. Emergency Fund $20,000 3. Luther Crest West Preparations $7,551 4. Waterfront Fund $25,000 5. Dining Hall Roof up to $25,000 6. Endowment Fund at $10,000

The proceeds that are left are roughly $33,000 as of September 1, 2011.

Luther Crest West

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Program ReportLuther Crest Bible Camp Program Committee Overview - January – September 2011

We are in the spirit of making things happen through the Program Committee. We have met twice since the last annual meeting of the Luther Crest Association. We also communicated through e-mail in between scheduled Program meetings. These meet-ings at Luther Crest included the following: 1. We evaluated the 2010 Summer Program and Retreats.

2. We confirmed the weekly Summer 2012 schedule and reviewed the different camp options. We brought back 4-6 Grade Fishing Camp and 7-10 Grade Volleyball Camp. We added “All American” Family Camp Week during the 4th of July Week, and Dance Camp. These decisions were largely based on responses and requests from 2011 Campers and Parents, as well as Staff recommendations. We will continue to discuss new camp programs for activities such as Cross Country, Wrestling, Gardening or Cooking for future summers.

3. We confirmed the 2012 Summer Theme and Verse and are still working on the daily Bible verses and themes for the week. “CENTER OF THE WHEEL” will be the Summer 2012 theme. This theme will focus on the HOPE we find when we have Jesus as the center of our wheel of life. It will specifically address the question: “Where do we find hope in a world filled with fear?” This process will now be passed along to the Program Staff to create the overall 2012 Daily Bible Themes and Bible Studies.

4. We will continue visioning about Programmed retreats and trips for Luther Crest.

Our next scheduled meeting is October 6, 2011 at Luther Crest. We will be analyzing the 2011 Summer Parent and Camper evaluations and continuing to look into 2012 ministry opportunities. Visioning for the future is one of the main purposes of this committee, and we will start looking at the ministry opportunities for 2013. If you would like to be a part of the Program Committee, contact Jody Johnson, jodyj@luthercrest.org Thank you for your support of Luther Crest Bible Camp! Peace,Respectfully Submitted Pastor Melissa Ehrhardt Program Committee Secretary

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Summer Camper Numbers Comparisons by Program

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Executive’s Report

Luther Crest StaffDale Anderson, Property ManagerSam Curwick, Ministry Associate Katie Eul, Ministry AssociateKaren Gladen, Office ManagerPaul Hanson, Associate DirectorDavid Holtz, Executive DirectorSue Jahnke, Hospitality and EE Teaching Jody Johnson, Associate DirectorAnders Meier, Ministry AssociateBonnie Praska, Food Service Brian Weyer, Ministry Associate

SPECIAL THANKS to our departing staff Chase Rambow and Christy Schmahl.

Dear Friends in Christ and Partners in Ministry! This short 8 months of Luther Crest has been a whirlwind of incredible experiences and great movements to-wards our future. I would like to thank our Board of Directors for their support, to our staff for their work in this place and to all of you who are part of our family because of your time, and your prayerful and financial support. Beginning in April, Luther Crest engaged in an intentional partnership with Pilgrim Point Bible Camp to provide two keys areas of service, Maintenance & Grounds care and waterfront program management. I am thankful for this partnership for it brought Luther Crest and Pilgrim Point closer and allowed us to share our wealth of experience with them. Pilgrim Point Bible Camp is the UCC’s camp in Minnesota located over on Lake Ida, just west of Luther Crest. It has been a privilege to work with our Strategic Initiative Taskforce. Jen Jabas, Steve Hippe, Craig Risnes, Tom Wacholtz, Rob Barse, Dan Miller, Paul Hanson, Jody Johnson and Josh Kehrwald have been our members charged with the goal to develop a potential plan for the future of Luther Crest over the next 30 years. Through careful conversa-tion, brainstorming and evaluation, they have developed the Luther Crest Vision 20/20. The next step of this plan is to share it with you, our friends, congregations and donors. We would love to line up a time to share this and to have your input. You can go online to www.luthercrestvision2020.com at your conve-nience to view the plan and to share your input. Otherwise, connect with Dave Holtz to get a town meeting scheduled in your area today. Along with a number of new summer programs that were offered this summer, Luther Crest has developed a partnership program in the area of Youth and Family Ministries. Our Ministry Associate program has been in develop-ment over the last couple of years to provide congregations part time support in youth and family ministries. Our current team of Katie Eul, Sam Curwick, Anders Meier and Brian Weyer are ready and good to go with this new program. We are excited for this adventure and look forward to the future of Ministry Associates serving Luther Crest and our congre-gations. Finally, this year’s Ministry Plan, both programmatically and financially depends on you as congregations and individuals to help accomplish it. Your gifts of time and dollars, your ability to invite and encourage the young and old to participate, and for you yourself to participate will help Luther Crest succeed but also will further the kingdom of God and his work in this world through us. Simply, we, the hands of God, can move this place with God’s help so that kids, young and old, can experience God through the people and the place of Luther Crest this year! God’s Peace,

David Holtz

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BusinessOld BusinessThese two sections were voted on in February 2011.

Section 2.02.ANNUAL MEETING. The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be held in the Luther Crest Bible Camp area or at Luther Crest Bible Camp in October. The Board of Directors (hereinafter know as the “Board”) shall determine the exact date and location. The fiscal year shall relate to the annual meeting date by being September 1—August 31. Section 9.03. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be September 1—August 31.

New Business New Board Members Presented:Steve Guttormson, Shelli Crowe, Dave Endicott Returning Board Member: Rob Nelson Installation of 2011 Board of Directors P- In Holy Baptism our Lord Jesus Christ liberated you from sin and death and made you members of his Church. Through Word and Sacrament you have been nurtured in faith. I ask you together with all who are here gathered, to confess the faith of the Church, the faith in which we are baptized. APOSTLE’S CREEDAll: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son our Lord, he was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day he rose again and ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the commu-nion of saints and the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting, Amen. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and 1 Peter 4:8-11 P- On behalf of your sisters and brothers in Christ, I ask you: Are you ready to accept and faithfully carry out the duties and re-sponsibilities of being a member of the Luther Crest Bible Camp Association Board of Directors which you have been elected? YES BY THE HELP OF GOD P- People of God, I ask you: Will you support these, your elected leaders, and will you share in the mutual ministry that Christ has given to all who are baptized? Will you accept the duties and responsibilities as Luther Crest Bible Camp Association delegates to your home congregations and communities? YES BY THE HELP OF GOD P- I now declare you installed as the Luther Crest Bible Camp Association Board of Directors. God bless you with his Holy Spirit, that you may prove faithful servants of Christ. AMEN!

By Law Change: The Luther Crest Board of Directors voted to present the following changes to the By Laws Section.

Currently it reads…Section 7.14. Unrestricted income from the Fund shall be distributed annually and at such other times as deemed necessary and/or feasible to further the ministry of the Association. The income from the Fund shall not be used for normally budgeted expenses of the Association.

Change to...The Luther Crest Endowment Fund shall use accepted Endowment/Foundation procedures on the distribution of its endowment. Those accepted procedures are to distribute a percentage of the corpus based on a five year rolling average to be distributed an-nually. The present percentage being used is 4.25% of corpus. The income from the Fund shall not be used for normally budgeted expenses of the Association.

Luther Crest Vision 20/20 Presentation

On Site Housing RecommendationThe Luther Crest Board of Directors is proposing that Luther Crest pursue permanent on site staff housing and the financing needed to complete this project. 16

2011-2012 Ministry Plan Luther Crest Bible Camp Budget September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012 Proposed Budget 2011-12

INCOME Summer Camp Fees 304,925.00Annual Fund 386,000.00Retreats 262,975.00Other Income 37,100.00Canteen and Store Sales 17,000.00 TOTAL INCOME 1,008,000.00 EXPENSES Facility Projects 71,500.00Equipment Purchase-General Fund 9,500.00Cost of Canteen/ Store Purchase 13,300.00Salaries 289,350.00Benefits 88,800.00Seasonal Staff 94,700.00Payroll Taxes 30,500.00Food Purchase 70,000.00Insurance 40,400.00Utilities 66,900.00Office Expense 33,900.00Promotion & Fund Raising Expense 59,000.00Program Expense 82,900.00Repairs, Grounds & Laundry 27,000.00Vehicle & Travel Expenses 17,600.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 995,350.00 Net Income (Loss) 12,650.00

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2011-2012 Upcoming Events and ProgramsFall Creative Retreat November 10-14, 2011 Stamping, Scrapbooking, Unfinished Projects, Worship, Learning, Fabulous Food, Hiking, Massages, Fellowship, Laughter - - - If any of these sound like what you need, please join us for the Fall Creative Retreat.

PLT, Wet, Wild & Wild Aquatic Workshop November 13- 14, 2011 PLT K-8 Educator Guide, Wild K-12 Educator Guide, Wild Aquatic K-12 Guide, WET K-12 Guide, Fun, Hands-On training in internationally known Environmental Education curriculum - suitable for both formal and non-formal educators, Natural resource education materials, hand-outs, poster, etc, lunch provided each day, tours of the Nature Room and 98 acres of Maple Basswood Forest.

Luther Crest Adult Travel Event to Branson November 29 - December 4, 2011 All the holiday sights and sounds come alive as we experience wonderful shows including

Andy Williams, Shoji Tabuchi, Tony Orlando, The Lennon Sisters, SIX, the Miracle of Christmas stage presentation, and a tribute to John Denver. Also, we close the event with the traditional Concordia College Christmas Concert.

Christmas Bake Sale December Let Luther Crest do all your holiday baking. Our fabulously popular cookies, candies, breads, muffins and pies will certainly warm your taste buds and will make your Christmas season much less hectic. For more information call 320-846-2431 or email Bonnie Praska.

Grade 3-6 Winter Youth Retreat January 20-22, 2012 “I-Pod, I-Phone, I-Follow” Come join us for a weekend of fun winter outdoor games and activities, arts and crafts, crazy counselors, meaningful worships, Bible diving, and a better understanding of how God is working in our lives every day!

Sweetheart Event February 14, 2012 A Valentine’s Day event for couples (Adults - 18 and over) Join us for an evening of elegant dining and outdoor fun as we celebrate the gift of love and romance! Come for hors d’oeuvres, a candlelight dinner, followed by a beautiful night walk or cross country skiing on trails lined with glowing luminaries, and an evening devotion as we warm up by the fire. The evening will conclude with snacks and warm beverages.

Grade 7-9 Winter Youth Retreat February 17-18, 2012 “I-Pod, I-Phone, I-Follow” Come join us for a weekend of fun winter outdoor games and activities, arts and crafts, crazy counselors, meaningful worships, Bible diving, and a better understanding of how God is working in our lives every day!

God Spa April 27-29, 2012 Massage, reflexology, ion cleanse, yoga, Wii Fit, labyrinth meditation, prayer, Bible study, and organic food. Our Spiritual Guide for the weekend will be leading worship, Bible study and available for personal conversations. 18

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Summer 2012

Luther Crest Bible Camp 2012 Summer Schedule

Week of… Alex-Youth Adventure/Specialty Sports June 10 3-6 Critters FULL WEEK Mystery Mission 3-6 Fishing 6-8 Digital Photography June 17 6-8 Witnesses 6-8 WET & WILD 3-6 Dance (Confirmation Week) Mystery Mission June 24 Women’s Week (Sun-Thurs) 6-8 WET & WILD 4-6 HiCanBike K-4 9to5 Day Camp (Mon-Thurs) Mystery Mission 7-10 X-treme 4-6 Leapers (Mon-Thurs) July 1 ALL AMERICAN FAMILY CAMP WEEK!!! July 8 K-4 9to5 Day Camp (9am-5pm) 4-6 Musical Camp 4-6 Boys Football 4-6 Leapers 6-8 WET & WILD 10-12 Keepers (July 8-July 27 - Counselor in Training Program) July 15 K-4 9to5 Day Camp (9am-5pm) 6-8 WET & WILD 7-10 Girls Volleyball 4-6 Leapers 10-12 Keepers (cont’d, wk.2) 6-8 Witnesses July 22 2-4 Seekers (Sun-Wed) 6-8 WET & WILD 4-6 Girls Volleyball 2-4 Seekers (Wed-Fri) 10-12 Keepers cont’d, wk.3) 7-10 Night Owl (Pilgrim Point) July 29 6-8 Witnesses 6-8 WET & WILD 7-10 Basketball 9-12 Night Owl (Pilgrim Point) 9-12 Onigum Mystery Mission 9-12 Waterama Aug 5 4-6 Leapers 6-8 WET & WILD 4-6 Basketball 9-12 Waterama 7-10 X-treme

Grades listed are those to-be-completed summer 2012. Call us, 320-846-2431. Register online, www.luthercrest.org Churches interested in your own mission trip or Waterama week are encouraged to call camp to schedule your event!!!

Luther Crest Bible Camp 2012 Summer Schedule

Week of… Alex-Youth Adventure/Specialty Sports June 10 3-6 Critters FULL WEEK Mystery Mission 3-6 Fishing 6-8 Digital Photography June 17 6-8 Witnesses 6-8 WET & WILD 3-6 Dance (Confirmation Week) Mystery Mission June 24 Women’s Week (Sun-Thurs) 6-8 WET & WILD 4-6 HiCanBike K-4 9to5 Day Camp (Mon-Thurs) Mystery Mission 7-10 X-treme 4-6 Leapers (Mon-Thurs) July 1 ALL AMERICAN FAMILY CAMP WEEK!!! July 8 K-4 9to5 Day Camp (9am-5pm) 4-6 Musical Camp 4-6 Boys Football 4-6 Leapers 6-8 WET & WILD 10-12 Keepers (July 8-July 27 - Counselor in Training Program) July 15 K-4 9to5 Day Camp (9am-5pm) 6-8 WET & WILD 7-10 Girls Volleyball 4-6 Leapers 10-12 Keepers (cont’d, wk.2) 6-8 Witnesses July 22 2-4 Seekers (Sun-Wed) 6-8 WET & WILD 4-6 Girls Volleyball 2-4 Seekers (Wed-Fri) 10-12 Keepers cont’d, wk.3) 7-10 Night Owl (Pilgrim Point) July 29 6-8 Witnesses 6-8 WET & WILD 7-10 Basketball 9-12 Night Owl (Pilgrim Point) 9-12 Onigum Mystery Mission 9-12 Waterama Aug 5 4-6 Leapers 6-8 WET & WILD 4-6 Basketball 9-12 Waterama 7-10 X-treme

Grades listed are those to-be-completed summer 2012. Call us, 320-846-2431. Register online, www.luthercrest.org Churches interested in your own mission trip or Waterama week are encouraged to call camp to schedule your event!!!

MIDDLE OF THE WHEELWhere do we find HOPE in a BROKEN World? The 2012 Summer Theme, “Middle of the Wheel” will focus on this question. Through our daily themes, we will learn to keep Christ, who is our hope through uncertainty and fear, and our light in the darkness, as the center of our lives.

CHRIST