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Jungle Days Golf Tournament to Benefit Camp Winnebago

VALLEY HIGH GOLF COURSE -- MONDAY, AUGUST 4TH -- TEE TIME IS 12:30 PM

This Year's Lions 5M1 Jungle Days Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday August 4, 2008 at Valley High Golf Course between Houston,and Hokah Minnesota, will benefit Camp Winnebago.  The Lions Clubs of Southeast Minnesota host the Jungle Days Golf Tournament.  Their goal this year is to raise $10,000 in sponsorship money that will go exclusively to the newly established Camp Winnebago Endowment Fund.  The Endowment Fund will be used for future camper needs. 

BOTH SPONSORS AND GOLFERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE TOURNAMENT.  Sponsorship levels are Platinum - $1,000, Gold - $500, Silver - $250, and Bronze - $150.  Hole sponsorships are also available at $200 per hole.  In addition gifts of merchandise and certificates are also welcome.  All sponsors and donors will receive special recognition.  There are still openings for teams of golfers.

Fo0r more information on the Jungle Days Golf Tournament contact Larry Bartelson at 507-429-1037 or call Camp Winnebago at 507-724-2351.

FRIENDSHIP WAGON TRAIN RAISES OVER $30,000 for CAMP WINNEBAGO

The Friendship Wagon Train, lead by John and Monica Davis, rode from Byron, Minnesota to Camp Winnebago the week of June 21 to June 27.  On Saturday, June 28 they concluded their week with breakfast and a recognition ceremony in the Camp's Dining Hall.  This year's Wagon Train raised over $30,000 for Camp Winnebago.  All Wagon Train donations are used to provide camperships for campers with developmental disabilities who cannot afford the full cost of a week of fun social and recreational activities.  Camperships are based on federal income guidelines to ensure campership dollars raised go to those in need.   The Camp Winnebago Board of Director and Camp Winnebago Staff greatly appreciate all of the Friendship Wagon Train volunteers.

CAMPGROUND RE-OPENED -- FLOOD REPAIRS CONTINUE

Camp Winnebago's lower campground re-opened to the public on Friday, June 27, 2008.  Both modern and primitive sites are available.  The road to the campground is repaired and one of the foot bridges spaning the creek has been replaced.  Call the Camp Winnebago Office at 507-724-2351 to reserve a camp site.   Other campground repair including the replacement of bridges will continue throughout the summer.

"PUTIN ON THE RITZ" -- Camp Winnebago to Celebrate it's 40th Anniversary in Style!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Camp Winnebago is celebrating 40 years of serving individuals with developmental disabilities and we're doing it in style. On Saturday, October 4, 2008 Camp Winnebago will be holding "PUTIN' ON THE RITZ" - a fun-filled, entertaining formal evening featuring horse drawn carriage rides, a gourmet meal, fine wines, regional celebrities, a comedian, a silent and live auction, special desserts, entertainment, music, dancing and more! Tickets will go on sale this summer. You won't want to miss this event!!! All proceeds will benefit Camp Winnebago .

CAMP WINNEBAGO EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY & ANTIQUE AUCTION!

On Saturday, September 13, 2008 Camp Winnebago will be hosting a live auction in the lower campground area. The auction will feature farm and hobby farm machinery, lawn equipment, quality furniture, rustic and other antiques, household items and much more. Donations of auctions items in good condition will be accepted throughout the summer. Donations are tax deductible. To donate auction items, contact Denny Reed at Camp Winnebago , 507-724-2351, ext. 104. An Auction Bill will be distributed in August.