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S t. C o l u m b a
Spring 2015
www.saintcolumbamemphis,org
Dear St. Columba Family,
With a wonderful first year at St. Columba under my belt,
I’m excited to be planning another great season of camp
on these beautiful grounds.
Our camp programs are the strongest ministries to children and families
we have to offer. Along with five weeks of Mud Camp and three sessions
of Outreach Camp this summer, we are offering Camp Able the week
of June 16th. This very special camp is specifically designed for children
with disabilities, both mental and physical. Our campers will overcome
their limitations and discover all they are “able” to do.
I hope that you will join with many in our community by supporting
Camp Able though donating at www.SaintColumbaMemphis.
org, coming to our Easter Brunch fundraiser, volunteering
your time, or simply by spreading the word about this
remarkable camp.
Mud Camp delivered so many special experiences and
friendships to young people last summer and we are gearing up
for a large number of campers again this year. Children should always
have fun in the outdoors during the summer, so make sure to spread the
word to all the youth at your church and in your neighborhood.
And don’t forget Mud Camp hires 9th-12th graders and college-aged
young people for summer jobs. Now is the time to apply (visit www.
memphismudcamp.org for application). Counselors make the difference
in the lives of over 600 campers each year, so please encourage
the very best young adults to join us this summer on staff.
Camp Able
to serve
children with
disabilities
ThisJuneSt. Columba
islaunchingabrand
newdaycampprogramtoservechildreninthe
Memphis-area. CampAble, specificallydesigned
forteenswithphysical andmental challenges, will
beheldatSt. Columbatheweekof June16th. A
maximumof 25camperswithdisabilitiesranging
fromcerebral palsy, DownsSyndromeand
autismwill enjoyaweekof adventure
andfuninalovingChristiansetting.
Ahighcampertostaff ratiowill
ensureeachcampercansafelymanage
swimming, canoeing, visitstothemudhole,
obstaclecoursesandmore. CampDirectorJohn
Dreyfusisalsoworkingwithlocal youthministers
toequipcampwithvolunteersandadditional
supplies. Local churchescanhelpservemeals,
clean-upandgenerallypitchinwherevertheyare
needed.
“CampAblefocusesnotonwhatacampercan’t
do, butwhatheorsheCANdo,” saidCamp
continues on the back
Easter Brunch Fundraiser, April 5
OnEaster Sunday(April 5), St. Columbawill offer ALouisianaBrunchtobenefit
CampAble. Weinviteyoutocomecelebratewithfamilyandavoidcrowded
restaurantswhilehelpingustoraisemoneyfor CampAble, our Junesummer camp
servingyoungpeoplewithspecial needs. St. Columba’sChef Laurawill feature
delectableN’awlins-themedbrunchdishesfor youandyour extendedfamily. RSVP
required. Call 901.377.9284or RSVPat www.SaintColumbaMemphis.org/Easter
Feast of St. Columba 2015
MarkyourcalendarsforSaturday, June6, thefourthannual Feastof St. Columba! St.
Columbaishardatworkplanninganevenbiggerandbetterfundraiserthisyear. Live
andsilentauctionitemswill beannouncedthisspringandthedecadentmenuand
wonderful communityof St. Columbasupporterswill makeforonefantasticevening!
TheFeastof St. Columbabeganin2012andhasgrowntohostover200guests. Last
year’sFeastraisedover$26,000throughticketsalesandauctions. Ticketsare$75each
andcanbereservedbyemailingSuzanne@saintcolumbamemphis.org.
Vander Horst to Receive a Makeover
VanderHorstPavilion(pronouncedVAN-dross) wasthefirststructurebuiltontheSt.
ColumbacampusafterDr. JamesScheiblerdonatedthepropertytotheEpiscopal Church
inthelate1960s. Fordecadesithasofferedaterrificlocationforchurchpicnicsandfamily
reunionsandamemorablespaceforoutdoorchurchservices.
Despiteitsmanycharms, thenearly40-year-oldVanderHorstPavilionisreadyfor
upgrades. Recently, St. Columbastaff hascommittedtoaseriesof quarterlystaff-ledwork
days, whichwill convertthepavilionintoamorefamily-friendlyrecreational spacewith
tetherball, horseshoepit, comfortableloungeseating, campfirering, andrenewedpaths,
bathroomsandpainttocreateapeaceful andattractivegatheringspace.
If youwouldliketobeapartof thisongoingworkproject, call St. Columbaat901-3779284. Wewill needlotsof handsforcuttingbackbrush, creatingstepsandpainting!
Charitable Giving Supports Significant Growth in 2014
2014sawSt. Columba’sbestyearof fundraisingtodate, totaling
over$70,000.
“2014wasquiteayearforSt. Columba,” saidExecutiveDirector,
BradThompson. “We’vegainedtremendousmomentum
throughexpandingourstaff, improvementstoourfacilities, and
anoticeableimprovementinguestsatisfactionsinceChef Laura
tookoverthekitchen. Weservedmoregroupsandcamperseach
of thelastfouryearsstraightwhilealsoimprovingguestand
camperfeedback.
“OurJunefundraiser, theFeastof St. Columba, soldmoretickets
thanpreviousyearsandwenettedevenmorebecauseour
2014 Donors
kitchenstaff broughtthecateringin-house,” saidThompson.
DonationstoSt. Columbahelpusaffordnecessaryrepairs, to
upgradecampprograms, tolaunchnewinitiativesandoutreach
programs, andtoguaranteeaccessibleratesthatnevermeansa
guestorcamperpaysthefull cost. Thisyearpromisestobeeven
betterwithadditional fundraisersandanevergrowingbase
of friendsandsupporterscomingtoSt. Columbatoenjoythe
beautiful groundsandoutstandinghospitality.
If youwouldliketosupportourministryof hospitality, visit
www.saintcolumbamemphis.org. Orsavethedateforour
upcomingfundraisers!
Please know we have done our best to include a complete list, if by some mistake we left your name off please let us know !
Peter & Jessica Abell
Ginger & Dabney Collier
David Griffin
Hal & Brenda Medling
Matthew & Nicole Seltzer
The Rev. Drew Woodruff
Buddy Adams
Dan & Nora Conaway
Robert Grisham
Lattie Michael
Rick & Cash Shields
Ben & Kathy Adams
David & Emily Cook
Claudia & Bill Haltom
Jason Middlekauff
Charles & Nino Shipp
Dr. Bill Falvey & Emily Woodside
Lorin & Elizabeth Allen
Cynthia Ham
Snowden Morgan
Kattie Smith
Chris Wooley
Sharon & Jim Bailey
Bill & Margaret Craddock, Jr.
Angela Hanor
Regina Morton
Jennifer Smith
Debbie & David Balling
Ederlita Craig
The Rev. Peter & Anna Cay Hawes
Rosemary Mosby
Grayson & Margaret Smith
Bolen-Brunson-Bell Lumber Co.
Deborah Barnes
Hal & Lucia Crenshaw
Sidney & David Hickey
Daphne Moses
Doug & Rachel Smith
Danielle Bennett
Matthew & Alice Crow
Hugh & Lisa Holt
The Rev. Don & Julie Mowery
Linda Bennett
Darisa Davis
Sarah Huff
Kimbrough Mullins
Katherine & Ham Smythe
The Rev. Jay Biedenharn
Steven & Margaret Dean
Mike & Sherry Murphy
Donna Spencer
Stephen Bittick
Kathryn Decker
The Rt. Rev. Don & Jeannie
Johnson
Seldon & Carolyn Murray
Bill & Julie Denman
Chris Johnson
Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Tim & Laura Bolding
The Rev. Bill & Jessie Murray
The Rev. Terry & Edie Street
Vicki & Skip Bolton
John Denton
Rose Johnston
Debora Nelson
Suzy Sullivan
Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School
The Rev. James & Martha Boyd
John Dillard
The Ven. Mimsy & Frank Jones
James & Patti Newsom
Bill Branch
Linda Dinger
Eleanor Jordan
Robert & Jill Norcross
J. Richard Briscoe
John & Chelsea Dreyfus
Dorothy Kelley
Patrick & Nancy O’Shea
Alice Burruss
Reuel Edson
Ed & Betsy Kelly
Robert Owens
The Rev. John & Anne Cook Burruss
Sandra Edwards
Jennifer Larrabee
Brad & Mary Henry
Thompson
Thomas Parker
Lawrence Ellis
Henry Loeb
James & Janet Thompson
Jocelyn Busby
Brian & Velva Pecon
Charlton & Dianne Lyons
National Ornamental Metal Museum
Julie Byrd
Robert & Mary Ely
Brad & Kate Trammel
Ebet & Clayton Peeples
Andrew & Kimberly MacQueen
Lucy Turnbull
Phillip Ashley Chocolates
Teresa Calloway
Alison England
Jay & Emily Philpott
The Rev. Hester & Andy Mathes
Prichard’s Distillery
Denny & Janie Calloway
Gayle Evans
Sheila Vamplin
Dr. Gwin & Anna Robbins
Ricky & Mary Fortin
Sally Mattis
William Vaughn, Jr.
Robert & Deb Campbell
The Rev. Ben & Ellen Robertson
Brad Foster
Jon McCalla
Peg & Dan Wahl
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Cham Canon
The Rev. Jack Rogers
Gayle McCarty
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Clint & Suzanne Cantwell
Juan Fuentes
Jock & Margaret Weaver
Robert & Emily Boone Ruch
Ann McCormick
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Dennis Catalano
The Rev. Laura & Josh
Gettys
Tracy Williams
David & Heidi Rupke
Mary & Michael McDonald
Laura & Rob Williams
St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
Deborah Glover
Helen Saino
J.A. & Patricia McFarland
Mackie Gober
Alisha & Brandon
Wilmouth
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
Kristine & Joseph Schaeffer III
James McGehee, Jr.
Jeff Schober
Gary & Noell Wilson
Peter & Aphra Claverie
Amanda Graves Rough
Amy McKay
Mary Margaret Winn
Kay Cohen
Mary Jo Greil
Guy & Christina See
Luci McMonagle
Mary Beth Seltzer
Dr. Charles Woodall, Sr.
Michelle & William Chappell
The Rev. Reynolds & Stephanie
Cheney
Maria Tammi
Bruce Taylor
Sarah Terry
Calvary Episcopal Church
Church of the Holy Communion
Diocese of West Tennessee
Holy Apostles Episcopal Church
Midsouth Grain Inspection Service
Suzanne Cantwell
by Doug Smith
Camp Able
by Holy Apostles Episcopal Church
and John/Chelsea Dreyfus
Outreach Camp
by James Breazeale
Peter/Jessica/Amos Abell,
Ken/Sue Balogh, John Barbee,
Gayle Barnwell, Sam/Merrill
Ann Cole, Bill/Sharon Fidler,
John/Pat Geelan, Jack/Lydia
Gibson, Mackie/Jane Gober,
Caroline Gordon, James/Agnus
Gordon, Joyce Graff, Steve/
Jeanette Martin, Seldon/
Carolyn Murray, John/Susan
Peeples, Kristin Powell, Jim/
Julie Powell, Jim/Linda Russell,
John/Barbara Visor, & Jim/
Sedinia Wilcox
by Grayson/Margaret Smith
St. Clare Retreats
by Rick/Mary Fortin
In memory of Jim Evans
by J. Richard Briscoe
Dr. Bill Falvey & Emily Woodside
by Charlton/Dianne Lyons
Emily Woodside
by the Rev. Gayle McCarty
Gayle Evans
by J. Richard Briscoe
Mud Camp
by Mary Beth Seltzer and Rick/Mary Fortin
St. Columba Board
by Matt/Nicole Seltzer
July 13 – 17, Session 3 of Mud Camp
July 6 – 10, Session 2 of Mud Camp
June 29 – July 3, Session 1 of Mud Camp
June 16-19, CAMP ABLE
June 6, Feast of St. Columba
June 5, St. Clare Silent Women’s Retreat
May 1, St. Clare Silent Women’s Retreat
April 5, Camp Able Fundraiser Easter Brunch
April 3, St. Clare Silent Women’s Retreat
2015 Spring-summer calendar
4577 Billy Maher Road
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 377-9284
CampAbleispartiallyfundedbythefounderof CampAble, the
Rev. KyleBennettof St. Mark’sEpiscopal ChurchinSanMarco,
Florida. St. Columbaisstill inneedforadditional fundstosupport
scholarships, programsupplies, foodandtransportation. St.
Columbawill behostinganEasterBrunchfundraiseronApril 5.
TodonateortoRSVPforthebrunch, pleasevisit
www.saintcolumbamemphis.org.
Stephanie Cheney
by Lucy Turnbull
Bishop Don Johnson & Brian
Pecon
by the Rev. Don Mowery
July 20 – 24, Session 4 of Mud Camp
Director, JohnDreyfus. “CampAbleisagreatfitforSt. Columba,
notonlybecauseof whatourcampusoffers, butalsobecause
ourexperienceofferingMudCamphasequippeduswithgreat
programstooffertochildrenwhomightnototherwisegetto
gotocamp. WeexpectourfriendsintheEpiscopal Diocese
of WestTennesseewill serveasagreatsupportsystemby
offeringcharitablegiftsandvolunteerstohelpustomakeitan
unforgettableweekforthesespecial campers.”
July 27 – 31, Session 5 of Mud Camp
Camp Able continued
Recent Honor Gifts