Director
of
Camp Oshkidee
Youth and Children's
Camps
Liz McTaggert
Camp Oshkidee
Board of Directors
2010/2011
Milton Block
Gord Pierce
Neil Block
David Block
Doug Friesen
Sandra Kary
Rob Kasdorf
Roland Nordick
Stewart Fehr
Treasurer: Grace Friesen
Family Camp Committee
Chad & Coralee Nelson
Bill & Sue Redkop
Phil & Becky Loewen
Stuart and Linda Kasdorf
Wayne & Tanya Bargen
Milt & Kelly Block
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| Camp
Oshkidee Ministries Expands |
The
Board of Directors of Camp Oshkidee Ministries recently
took a significant step towards expansion of the services
and programs to be offered at Camp Oshkidee. Due to a
recent development the August lease period became available.
Eager to see a full summer of camping ministry at Oshkidee,
the Board decided to create a Camp Oshkidee Children &
Youth Ministry. The Camping program will be a full service,
accredited camping program under the direction of newly
hired Program Director, Liz McTaggart. The Board is pleased
to have Liz on Board after having served nearly 20 years
with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. A long time camping
ministry advocate and active camp director, Liz brings
extensive experience and passion to kick start the Oshkidee
Children/Youth Camping ministry. A newly minted Children/Youth
Camp ministry committee will provide guidance and hands-on
support to ensure Summer 2010 is a great success for campers
at Camp Oshkidee.
The Board first became aware of the potential opportunity
to begin their own Children/Youth Camping ministry in
early Fall. A series of special meetings that included
considerable consultation with experienced camping directors
led the Board to move ahead with the ministry decision.
Oddly enough, the original plan and vision for Camp Oshkidee
was based upon Board sponsored and operated Children/Youth
camping program. That the Oshkidee ministry developed
into a Family Focused program was more providential than
intentional. So now, almost 40 years later, Camp Oshkidee
will be actualizing the vision and mission of the founding
Board and members. |
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The Camp Oshkidee Board of Directors invites supporters to continue in prayer regarding this new ministry expansion. There will be incremental costs, many of which have already been considered, but will surely include other costs that arise unexpectedly. The Board seeks to encourage long time donors to continue in their faithful financial support of the Oshkidee ministry. As well, the Board is reaching out to those supporters and friends of the Ministry to consider either year-end, or New Year monthly contributions to ensure long term sustainability of Camp Oshkidee.
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The name
Oshkidee means:
"New Spirit Within"
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Mission Statement page.
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| Camp Oshkidee is a non-profit, registered charitable
organization whose mission is to support the expansion
of God’s Kingdom here on earth. The Board endeavors
to do this through the building, maintaining and operating
of a camping facility which is made available for others
to use. The Oshkidee Board operates four weeks of Family
Camp (see Camps)
ministry during the month of July and the Camp Oshkidee
Children & Youth Ministry during the month of August.
The Christian Medical & Dental Society (CMDS) www.cmds-emas.ca
leases Oshkidee for it's annual Family Camp as well. |
| An independent, interdenominational evangelical Board
of directors serve to exercise good stewardship and employ
wise management of the site; including the buildings and
the natural setting. Located on the north end of Jeanette
Lake, the “Caribbean of the North”, known
for the crystal clear water, Oshkidee has for years set
the standard for institutional camping facilities and
site planning. Oshkidee is regularly leased by church
groups for retreats and individual families for weekend,
or weeklong gatherings. |
| While operating costs are fully recovered through lease
and Family Camp revenue, maintenance and capital development
projects are funded through the generous gifts of Oshkidee
supporters. We know that the positive, long term effects
of the Oshkidee ministry can never be fully known. We’ll
never know the full extent of the Oshkidee impact on the
life of a family. Consequently, the Board is committed
to a long term strategy to ensure the ongoing financial
health of Oshkidee. |
Camp Updates and Brochures
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Update Spring 08
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