Sunrise Kids
Fall 2007
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Camp Sunrise Succeeds in Week-Long Summer
Camp for HIV-Impacted Youth
2007 proved to be an extremely successful year for Camp Sunrise. The
summer started with a weekend leadership retreat for the Sundogs—
campers aged 15-17 who play an important leadership role at camp. The
Sundogs provide the younger campers with role models during the week
of camp, as well leadership in their own local communities, and the Sundog Retreat prepared them for the challenge.
The Camp Sunrise week-long camp for youth ages 6-17 took place August
10th through the 18th, and this year the experience was once again a huge
success. We were lucky to be able to welcome 20 new young people into
the program this summer, and a total of 110 campers were accepted for
camp. Campers participated in canoeing, arts and crafts, team building
exercises, a sports program and an “Oscar Night Out” talent
show. Several stylists from Hair Color Xperts in the Short North of
Columbus came down to camp to offer their hair styling services to all of
the campers. The participation from this group of stylists was very
popular among the young people at camp.
Camp Sunrise would not be possible without collaboration from
individuals and groups throughout Ohio. This year, National City Bank in
Columbus donated cabin supplies, including disposable cameras, journals,
and sports bags for each of the campers. In addition to donating bath
products for all of the campers, Bath and Body Works volunteers came
down to camp prior to the campers’ arrival and decorated all of the cabins
with various themes.
Since the children who attend camp come from areas throughout Ohio, it
is necessary for Camp Sunrise to rent buses to drive the young people to
camp—and this year, we had 10 volunteer chaperones who supervised the
campers to and from camp. In addition, Camp Sunrise relies on the
support of over 60 dedicated volunteers. These individuals, the backbone
of the program, gave up a week of their time to be volunteer camp
counselors and program staff during the week of camp.
While the week of camp gives the children a break from the
day-to-day stressors they deal with in their own lives, we wish
we could do more for the youth through year-round
programming. In order to coordinate more events and retreats
throughout the year, we’ll need to increase revenue through
grants, fundraisers, corporate and individual donations.
Instead of sending out an annual appeal this fall, we decided
to include a story in this newsletter about how Camp Sunrise
has helped one of our campers achieve her goals and attend
college. Please read this letter and consider making a donation
before the end of the year on behalf of Jina. In order to make
this easier for you, we have included a donor reply envelope
as well.
If you are interested in learning more about the Camp Sunrise
program, please visit www.sunrisekids.org or contact the
Program Manager at (216) 432-9544.
Camp Sunrise is proudly affiliated with...
Events and Activities
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Fall 2007
Post-Camp Art Event in Columbus
Thanks to the help of Jim Arter, Associate Artist
at the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Camp
Sunrise held a Mask Making event at the King
Arts Complex on September 9, 2007. Campers
and their family members created beautiful
masks to take home with them.
Potbelly Sandwich Works Supports Camp Sunrise
at their Free Sandwich Day
In June, Camp Sunrise collected donations for free
sandwiches at the Potbelly Sandwich Works at Easton
Town Center. Over $1200 was raised at the event,
and we would like to thank Potbelly for choosing Camp
Sunrise as the beneficiary for this event!
Camp Sunrise Scholarship Reaches 4th Year
Several years ago, Christin Locke (the founder of Camp
Sunrise) was talking with Matthew Wick (one of our
dedicated volunteers) about the amazing talents of the youth
at Camp Sunrise. After this conversation, Matthew decided
that he wanted to support these youth beyond camp, to help
them pursue their dreams and goals. A yearly donation from
this very special volunteer makes the Camp Sunrise
Scholarship Program continue to be possible.
Each year we receive numerous applications and choose
one recipient. This past summer, Jina Gonzalez was
selected as our scholarship recipient. Jina has been active
in the Camp Sunrise program since she was 11 years old.
She has always been a role model in the program, and this
past August she decided to come back to camp as a Junior
Counselor. Jina speaks out in the community about being
HIV positive and was also awarded the National Association
of People with AIDS (NAPWA) Youth Leadership Award at
their annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Jina,
congratulations for your accomplishments. We extend our
sincerest thanks to Matthew Wick for supporting our youth in
such a powerful way.
Camp Sunrise Thanks
Fall 2007
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Thanks to all of the
businesses and
groups throughout
Ohio who help
make Camp
Sunrise a success!
A special thanks goes out to the following
groups and/or individuals who went above
and beyond to support the Camp Sunrise
program through a monetary or in-kind
donation. If you would like to know more
about how your company can get involved
in our summer or year-round programs,
please contact the Program Manager at
kmckee@atfgc.org or 216-432-9544.
Alaina Wolfe
Association of Nurses in Healthcare
Bath and Body Works
Belinda Brown
Brian Borell
Charlie & Mamie Yeagle
Club Argos
David Oakland
DJ Moxy
Ekklesia Church
Haircolorxperts
inVentive Communications
Katherine O’Brien
Mark Knisely
National City Bank
The Navicor Group
Penny Guy
Sisters of the Charity St. Augustine
Suburban Temple - Kol Ami
Terry & Katy Finklea
Tom & Patty Tyack
Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend
(CLAW) Donates $1000
to Camp Sunrise
Jen Keagy accepted a check on behalf of Camp
Sunrise at the Cleveland Pride Festivities this
past June. We want to thank CLAW for their
generous donation. This contribution helped to
send HIV-impacted youth throughout Ohio to
the week-long summer camp August 12-18th.
Thanks Continued...
Fall 2007
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To Our Wonderful Camp Sunrise Volunteers
Camp Sunrise would not be possible without the support of over 60 volunteers
who dedicate time and energy to our week-long summer camp. THANK YOU
ALL for your hard work and compassion for this program. Here are a few photos
of some of these amazing individuals.
Volunteers Make Camp Sunrise a Success!
2006 Annual Report
CAMPER STATISTICS / DEMOGRAPHICS
NOTE: All graphs and charts based on 121 campers accepted for 2006
Cam per Race/Ethnicity
Cam per Gender
Cam per Status
Ot her
1%
Mult i Racial
7%
HIV +
21%
Hispanic
Male
17%
40%
Black
Female
51%
60%
HIVimpacted
79%
Whit e
24%
Camper County of Residence
60
Camper Age
50
40
30
15-17 year s ol d
20
12-14 year s ol d
10
20
30
40
50
CAMP STAFF STATISTICS / DEMOGRAPHICS
NOTE: All graphs and charts based on 62 volunteer staff members for 2006.
Volunteer Race/ Ethnicity
Hispanic
6%
Black
10%
MultiRacial
3%
Other
3%
White
78%
Professionals came from
all over Ohio, California,
Massachusetts,
Maryland, Georgia,
Pennsylvania, Texas,
New York, and
Washington DC to
volunteer for camp! 75%
of our volunteers were
return staff members.
Volunteer Gender
Female
53%
Male
47%
Warren
Summit
Seneca
Ross
Pickaway
Miami
Marion
Mahoning
Lucas
Lorraine
Licking
Hamilton
Franklin
Fairfield
Delaware
Cuyahoga
60
Out of state
10
Montgomery
0
Butler
Allen
6-8 year s ol d
Ashtabula
0
9-11 year s ol d
Officers:
President — Cheryl Foley
Vice President — James Carter
Treasurer — Mark Knisely
Secretary — Marianne Norris
Empowering children impacted by HIV/AIDS since 1994.
Trustees:
Carrie Bianco
Robert Lawson
Staff:
Program Manager—Katie McKee
Camp Director—Ken Gladstone
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 & PROJECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
INCOME
NOTE: THE FISCAL YEAR FOR CAMP SUNRISE IS FROM NOVEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 30
Income for Fiscal Year 2005-2006
* $126,562
Fundraising
22%
NOTE:
Income from fundraisers benefiting, but not sponsored by,
Camp Sunrise is listed under
Indirect Public Support.
Direct Public
Support
31%
Camp Sunrise is a 501 ( C) 3
organization. It serves children of
Ohio impacted (infected or
affected) by HIV/AIDS.
Currently Camp Sunrise offers a
week long residential camp in
August and year round programming. The year round program
offers retreats, one-day excursions, and continuous support for
the campers throughout the year.
Indirect Public
Support
6%
Grants
41%
EXPENSES
NOTE: THE FISCAL YEAR FOR CAMP SUNRISE IS FROM NOVEMBER 1 - OCTOBER 30
THE EXPENSES DO NOT REFLECT ANY PAYMENTS MADE FOR CAMP AFTER THE 2006 FY END.
Expenses for Fiscal Year 2005-2006
* $121,535
Camp Sunrise Budget
$118,569
$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
FY ‘05-’06
Projected Expenses
$130,598
FY ‘05-’06
Actual Expenses
$121,535
FY ‘06-07
Projected Expenses
$135,000
Summer Camp Cost per Camper
$60,000
$40,000
$2,110
$456
Administrative
Fundraising
$0
ProgramServices
2006
Projected Cost
$1,088
2006
Actual Cost
$1,004
2007
Projected Cost
$1,125
3210 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 432-9544
www.sunrisekids.org
$140,000
$20,000
Camp Sunrise 2006 Annual Report
2006 Board of Directors and Staff
Friends of Camp Sunrise 2007
Fall 2007
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These are the individuals and groups who have donated to the Friends of Camp Sunrise campaign in 2007.
...They gave the gift of laughter to help children learn
how to laugh again.
C. Thomas Pass
Mark Hurtt
Phyllis Hupp
Joan Harless
Heather Hauge
Ann Cotter
Michelle Dietz
ICON Detroit
Karen Baldoza
Walter Paxson
Edward Zielke
Andrea Haffner
Kathy Rushman
Julie Jurden
Stacy Wasem
Kimberly Cochran
Michael Brehm
Cheryl Owen
Rebecca Green
Tonya Stevison
Sharon Huber
Kathy Taylor
Brigid MacDonald
Susan Thompso
Megan Roseborough
Jean Supron
Sharon Weiss
Nancy & Bob Brown
Jeffrey Chaddock
Virginia Dickerson
Edna Conkling
Joe Gutitierrez, III
Dan & Linda Garrett
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Begg
Charlotte & Sheila Sullivan
Olga & Nanina Pietrafesa
Jeffrey White & John Hill
Mark & Brandy Froling
Wilbert & Norma Oler
Andrew & Kimberly Angus
Paul & Jerene Rosa (in honor of
Penny & Bert Locke)
Gregory Hearty & Angelo Tomasello
Dr. & Steve McCullough
Mr. & Mrs. Max Bryan
Mr. & Mrs. Eldon Businger
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Benroth
Michael & Sharon Hukle
Jim Ruck & Gail Britanik
Randy & Natasha Bates
Lori & David Lipster
Shaun & David Renaud
David & Julie Pugh
Orlando & Lenora Brown
Katy & Terry Finklea
Joe Admonius & Glenn Kacic
Deborah Woidke & Victor Dizon
Dana L. Behan
Catherine Hicks
James Griffin
Barbara Smith
Char Jessie
John Herrmann
Diana Lessner
Sharon L. Weiss
Tom Falcone
Cathy Williamson
D. Keith Adams
Ron Fridley
Jeffrey Blasi
Ashley & James Bersani
Mark Jones
Michael Council
Kyle Katz
Rose Jones
Wendy & Jeff Kunes
The Licis Family
Rick Mitsak
Lenny Zangardi
Michelle Yeagle
Angela Yeagle
…They gave the gift of friendship to help
children realize there are other kids out
there just like them.
Jim & Beth Yarger
Cari Crawford
Verizon Foundation
Roger & Mary Baldoza
Maia Ettinger
Joanne Healy
Hannah Gilman
William Goldman & Jo Anna Folder
Suzanne & Dean Henry
Sisters if Charity St. Augustine
Katy & Terry Finklea
Beth Jarvis
Julie Patterson & Robert Morgan
Friends of
Camp Sunrise
…They gave the gift of wonder to allow
children to experience the beauty of
the outdoors for the first time.
Deborah Kloenne
Paula Katz
Donna McVay
Katie Kereluik
OTENA
Garrett’s Saloon
King Avenue CGLF Group
Heather Schneider
Matthew Alland
Emily & David Harris
David Jargowsky in honor of Mildred Resnick
Matthew & Bonnie Bryan
Kevin O’Connor & Matthew Badger
Sheila & Henry Gladstone
Jon & Alisa Burnham
George Rubin & Premiere Turf Services
Eta Sigma Gamma at Youngstown State
Michael Jenkins
Club Argos & Brian Kaufman-Butler
Columbus Softball Association, Inc.
Pete Angus (the Vink and Costello Families)
Barb Karolski & Patty Tomeske
United Methodist Church or the Messiah
Thomas Hewitt (in support of Sue Borchers)
James & Sandy Monfort
Suburban Temple– Kol Ami
David & Magen Schlecter
Michael & Margaret Wehinger
Lardon & Associates
Julie & Will Aldrich
Doug Martin & Corey Routh
Mike Wehinger
Mr & Mrs. Chuck Dale
Trident International
Brian & Maria Elliott
Edwin Derricks II
Tom & Shawn Smith
Ekklesia Church
Robert Clay
Ellen McKee
Colleen Galbraith
Linda Hurst
Patricia Barber
Brian Borell
Backstage Live
Lea Maceyko &
Collette Haley
…They gave the gift of hope to show
children they can live well with HIV/
AIDS.
McGraw Hill & Robert Hipp
DQ Productions & Lori Steigerwald
Jim McCoy, Tim Shrewsberry, and the BearVillities
Wendy Johnson and Otterbein students
Sunday Brunch Bowling League
BMW Financial Services
Charlie & Mamie Yeagle
Northern Ohio Coalition, Inc.
National City Fun Club
The Columbus Cutters Scooter Club
Irene Smirnov
Matthew Wick
David & Tracy Milo
David Froling
Jessica Kaiser
Barry Lipscomb
Tom and Patty Tyack
Chuck & Sandy Dale (Elevator Services)
Terry Hymore & The Ripcord
Debra Camarota
inVentiv Communications
United Pool Distribution, Inc.
Barbara Miller & the Ohio Children’s Foundation
Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend
2007..
Please consider giving and becoming a Friend of Camp Sunrise in 2007
We are looking for individual, small business and corporate members to increase the doses of LAUGHTER, FRIENDSHIP,
WONDER and HOPE FOR OUR CAMP SUNRISE KIDS IN 2007.
When you become a Friend of Camp Sunrise, you can be sure that every penny of your donation will be used to provide Ohio
children impacted by HIV/AIDS with the opportunity to attend camp or other activities where
they will know they're not alone.
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For more information on how to become a Friend of Camp Sunrise, please contact Katie at kmckee@atfgc.org or call the office at (216) 432-9544.
Donations may be taken through Paypal using Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Discover at www.sunrisekids.org. Simply put FOCS (Friends of
Camp Sunrise) in the “Payment For” Line.
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Camp Sunrise
NONPROFITORG
U.S. Postage
PAID
Columbus, OH
Permit No. 7036
Fall 2007
Sunrise
3210 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Camp Sunrise
subsidizes 100% of
camper costs!
IMPORTANT DATES FOR
CAMP SUNRISE:
November 3, 2007—Variety Show Fundraiser at
Axis Night Club
November 30—World AIDS Day Event –
Cleveland
December 6, 2007 at 6pm—Holiday Party for
Columbus Campers and families
(Ekklesia Church)
Become a Friend of Camp
Sunrise
Thank You!
Tax deductible donations
may be sent to:
AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland
Attn: Camp Sunrise
3210 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
OR log onto www.sunrisekids.org
and pay with your credit card
using Pay Pal.
Designate your gift to FOCS.
Name:_____________________________________
Address:____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
This donation is made in honor/memory of:
_____________________________________________
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