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Dear Camp Family, What a year it has been! I’m thrilled to share with you the 2024 Stewardship Report. It is acelebration of all that we’ve accomplished together and a reﬂection of the incredible impactyour generosity makes every single day. Every time I walk through Camp, hearing laughter echo from the units, seeing friendships form,or witness a camper overcome a challenge and grow in conﬁdence, I’m reminded of somethingpowerful: Together, we make a diﬀerence. Thanks to you, we welcomed 3,230 campers during Summer Camp and hosted more than 5,000guests during our Education & Recreation Season. It is your time, your support, and yourunwavering belief in the mission of Camp Ondessonk that brings these experiences to life. Inside this Stewardship Report, you’ll read stories from members of the Camp Family - storiesthat speak to the lifelong friendships, the personal transformations, and the deep sense ofbelonging that Camp inspires. These stories are a testament to what happens when acommunity like ours comes together to create something extraordinary. I hope this report inspires you and ﬁlls you with pride. Because everything we’ve achieved thisyear is because of you - and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for your belief in Camp Ondessonk and for making this special place thrive. With deep gratitude, Daniel W. King Executive Director

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M arty and Debby Coe of Rochester, Ill., were both born and raised in Illinois, Marty in Streator andDebby in Princeton. After spending a few years living out of state, they moved back to Illinois tostart their business in 1986; Coe Equipment, Inc., where they sell and service municipal andindustrial equipment in Rochester. Debby retired in 2021; Marty retired in 2023. They have twodaughters who beneﬁtted greatly from their time at Camp Ondessonk. The Coe’s eldest daughter, Courtney, lives in Springﬁeld with her husband Scott Ostrowski, along with their four children; FionaAnne, Dashiell James, Leila Wren and Ozzie Austin. The Ostrowskis now own and manage the family business Coe Equipment,Inc. Cour tney was a camper at Ondessonk from 1991 - 1996, then on staﬀ from 1997 - 1999. Courtney, a member of the Lodgeof Ondessonk & Tekakwitha, states, “Camp changed my life. I was timid, shy, afraid of everything, no self-conﬁdence, and fewfriends. I gained all of that and more from my time at Camp, along with the direction for my educational path.” Their youngest daughter, Sara, lives in Pittsburgh, Penn., with her partner, Michael Wise, and daughter, Charlotte. Sara worksfor Phreesia, a patient intake software company. Sara was at Camp Ondessonk from 1997 - 2001 as a camper, and served onstaﬀ for three summers from 2003 - 2005. Sara notes, “Going to Camp helped fuel my love and appreciation for the outdoors.” “Camp changed my life. I was timid, shy, afraid of everything, noself-conﬁdence, and few friends. I gained all of that and more frommy time at Camp, along with the direction for my educational path.” The Coe Family The Coes ﬁrst learned about Camp Ondessonk many years ago at their church, St. Jude, in Rochester. “We all feel that summersspent at Camp Ondessonk have been great for childhood development,” states Debby. She goes on to say, “I see it with my ownchildren, but also with the friends they bring to Camp with them. At Camp they are surrounded by God’s nature and learn torespect it and get pleasure from it. They learn to work and get along with others. They learn goodwill and kindness from thestaﬀ and other campers. People make the place!” Back l to r: Scott, Dashiell, Courtney, Ozzie, Marty, Debby, Sara, Charlotte, Michael Front l to r: Leila, Fiona From the UrbanDictionary: means all thingsgood, used at CampOndessonk (thebest place onearth!!)” “HEEPWAH!!! “We love the Galas. It shows many diverse people coming together with sharedexperiences to support a place that has deep meaning to all of us. We meet othersand can share our love of Camp,” states Debby. The Coes have supported Camp formany years, and they played an instrumental role in the completion of Pete KorteLodge. In addition, their daughters have followed their parents’ example insupporting Ondessonk over the years. Debbie explains, “It is a way to give back allthat it (Camp) has given to us and our children. And now, our grandchildren will goagain this year.” Giving Back is a Family Affair

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$24,866 137 gifts: $2,800 540 100in-kind:pledged hours Camp O Day Was a Celebration of Generosity Camp Friends came together for the fourth annual Camp O Day, showingtheir love through time, talent, and treasure. The Camp Communitycontributed 137 gifts totaling $24,866, more than 100 in-kind donationsvalued at $2,800 for activity areas, and 570 volunteer hours pledged to keepthe spirit of Camp alive year-round. 252 The Campﬁre Circle Grew Stronger Thirteen new members joined our growing Campﬁre Circle,bringing the total to 252 passionate supporters! 25 Legacy Giving Continues to Grow Two new members joined our Le Coeur Society, Camp’splanned giving society. Since its launch in 2021, this groupof visionary supporters has grown to 25 members, alldedicated to ensuring Camp’s long-term future. $55,420 $12,556 Scholarships That Open Doors  With your help, we raised more than $55,420 for ourScholarship Fund - giving more campers the chance toexperience Camp, regardless of ﬁnancial barriers. Thisincludes $12,556 in Barter Buck donations, generouslycontributed by families at the end of their week in the woods. $36,739 116Friends:Giving Tuesday: A Day of Impact On December 3rd, 116 friends contributed $21,239 in support of Camp’smission. Thanks to generous matching gifts, an additional $15,500 wasunlocked from the Lowder Family, Jean and Chuck Weiss, and Steve andTeresa Bushong. In total, $36,739 was raised on this special day of giving. Made 2024 an Incredible Year at Camp Ondessonk! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Camp Ondessonk Family, 2024 was a year full of joyful moments, lasting friendships,and life-changing adventures. Every gift made, hour volunteered, and item donated helped continue Camp’s mission.  Because of your support, campers of all ages had the chance to unplug, explore, and experience the spiritual andtransformative power of nature all year long. Here are just a few highlights that made 2024 so remarkable: You

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Teeing Up Support at the Annual Golf Beneﬁt The Pete Korte Memorial Golf Beneﬁt, hosted by Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc., was a tremendoussuccess! Held on September 29th at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, the event raised more than$39,000 to support campers. CAMP SPECIAL EVENTS Trail Races & Fall Festival Fun On October 26th, 55 runners took to the trails at our 14th Annual Ondessonk Trail Races, followed by afestive day of fall fun. Families and friends enjoyed hayrides, archery, handicrafts, and local vendors.  Events brought the Camp Community together to ensure Camp’s mission lives on for generations to come. Trivia Night: A Night of Fun & Fundraising  On March 2nd, Camp Ondessonk’s TriviaNight brought together 32 teams for anexciting evening of friendly competition atHoly Trinity Catholic Church in FairviewHeights, Ill. Thanks to generous sponsors,donors, participants, & volunteers, the eventraised more than $13,300. Thank you for believing in Camp Ondessonk’s mission & supporting campers of all ages today, tomorrow, & always. 

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For many who step through the gates of Camp Ondessonk, the experience is transformative. But for Peggy Hausmann, Camp Ondessonkhas been a lifelong journey - a place that shaped her childhood, became a cherished second home, and continues to be a source of joy andpurpose through her unwavering volunteerism. A Connection Rooted in Adventure Peggy’s journey with Camp Ondessonk began, ﬁttingly, with a childhood desire for adventure. “I havealways been sort of a tomboy,” she recalls. “The idea of camping out was always appealing to me.” Her ﬁrst exposure to Camp came througha neighbor who shared stories of her own summer at Ondessonk, sparking a curiosity that never faded. Although she had to delay her ﬁrstvisit due to a tonsillectomy, Peggy’s excitement only grew. When she ﬁnally arrived, she packed her belongings in her mother’s collegesuitcase and her uncle’s old seabag - unconventional gear that foreshadowed the resourcefulness and adaptability she would bring to heryears of volunteering. Peggy Hausmann: A Lifelong Dedication to Camp Ondessonk A Moment That Deﬁnes the Spirit of Volunteering Among the many momentsthat deﬁne her time at Camp, one in particular stands out. A few summersago, she was approached by a senior camper who wanted to learn anadvanced eight-braid double spiral stitch. When she saw his hand - missingthree middle ﬁngers - she hesitated but never backed down from thechallenge. “I told him I was willing to try, and if he worked with me, I wouldwork with him,” she recalls. Together, they found a way. “When he leftHandicrafts, he was no diﬀerent than any other crafter, working on his projectas he walked down the path. That Friday night, he found me in the Dining Hallso I could do the ﬁnishing stitch. I was so proud of him. I will never forgetteaching him.” The Gift of Volunteering For Peggy, volunteering at Camp Ondessonk is notjust about service, it’s about belonging. “I think it’s impossible to ﬁgure outwho gets the better end of the bargain,” she reﬂects. “Perhaps it’s neither menor the administration, but the campers who get the best part.” Her advice to those considering volunteering. “If you love camping in general or Camp Ondessonk in particular, pack your bags and getyour application in. It’s an experience you will never forget and one that will make you smile whenever you remember it.” And if she had todescribe Camp in just one word? “Paradise,” she says without hesitation. “It was a place God made for man and woman to live and behappy. That’s how I feel when I’m at Camp.” For Peggy Hausmann, Camp Ondessonk is more than a place - it’s a calling, a community, and a lifelong love. And through her unwaveringdedication, she continues to shape its legacy, one camper, one craft, and one tradition at a time. If you had todescribe Camp injust one word?“Paradise.” Creating Lasting Impact Beyond her daily contributions, Peggy has left an indelible mark on Camp Ondessonk’s culture. She is a guardianof tradition, reminding new generations of staﬀ and campers of Camp’s rich history. “I lecture staﬀ at Handicrafts when they refer to theGolden Arrowhead as the ‘GA,’” she explains. “I try to tell them that by shortening it, they take away from the value of the award.” Her beliefin the power of Camp traditions is rooted in her own experiences. She fondly recalls friendships that have stood the test of time, includinga 60-year bond with Lucia (Juenger) Hodges, her former unit leader. “Friends like that are hard to ﬁnd,” she says. “Camp will always be ourconnection.” A Lifelong Passion for Giving Back Over the years, Peggy has wor n many hats at CampOndessonk, always stepping up where needed. Her early volunteering days found herworking in Handicrafts, a natural ﬁt for someone who cherishes the art of boondoggle. Yet,her willingness to support Camp in any capacity became evident as she took onresponsibilities such as supervising shower houses, assisting with volunteer coordination,and even helping manage COVID-19 testing for volunteers. “I was known to do almostanything in a pinch,” she laughs. “They even asked me to take the 10:00 pm to midnight unitshift because they needed someone over 19. I never actually had to do it, but they knew Iwould if needed.” Despite the variety of roles she has played, teaching boondoggle remainsher favorite. “I have done this for so long that I know I say the same words over and over toteach any given stitch,” she says. “I sometimes think I am nuts for saying them, but I love theresults and the smiles.”

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Outdoor Education Program Participants 1282 7001 Spring Guests 3,876 3,125 Fall Guests 101 Spring Program 113 Fall Program Equestrian Program Afterschool Programs made a diﬀerence for Johnson County Students 58 TEENS participated in faith formationactivities like Re-ignite U andthe Conﬁrmation Retreat Event & ThemedWeekend Guests 2,276 Solar Eclipse - Father Son Weekend - Family Camp Friends Weekend - Mother Daughter Weekend Fall Fest & Trail Run Education & Recreation Season Visitors “Camp Ondessonk is more than numbers. Although they paint agood picture of how we are doing and how many lives we haveinﬂuenced, they do not encompass the stories and personalimpacts. They do not capture the afterschool student who, in2024, came to Summer Camp and then went back to school witha new perspective on life that was so notable teachers reachedout with their own stories. This does not capture the hours uponhours each of us put in to help make the impossible a reality. A lot goes into running Camp Ondessonk and the impact it has,we made a lasting impact on the world through intentionaloutdoor programming and community building.” Nolan Hurst, Camping Services Director Served 680 guests 282 in Spring 398 in Fall

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Camp Ondessonk was a beloved story for Justine Braskich long before itbecame a lived experience. Her father, Jim Huskey, was born in East St. Louis in1940. As a teenager he helped clear the original entrance road to Camp, layingthe foundation for something truly special. Though Justine grew up north ofChicago and never attended as a camper herself, the stories from cousins whodid, left an indelible impression - Camp Ondessonk was a special place.  Justine tucked those Camp stories away in the back of her mind as she grewuntil years later after she became a mother of three. When her oldest, Molly,was 12, the memory was reawakened by a conversation at church. Anotherfamily spoke of Camp with the same wonder Justine remembered from hercousins, “Their oldest was planning on working at Camp and their otherchildren’s description mirrored the magical camp experience that I imaginedinto existence in my mind.” Just like that, Camp Ondessonk was back on theBraskich family’s radar.  Molly’s ﬁrst summer in 2017 came with uncertainty: sweltering temperatures,long distance from home, and no contact for a week. But when Justine returnedto pick her up and saw her daughter in tears, she feared the worst. “When wearrived to pick Molly up, she was in Le Coeur with a bunch of girls and as sheturned, I could see she was crying. My initial thought was that she hated it and Iwas so sad and I felt guilty that I dropped my kid here and left for a week.”Justine remembers, “Turns out, she was crying because she didn’t want to leave.She had found her magic. She had found her people. She left Camp knowingwhat a full heart really felt like and wanting that feeling to last forever.”  That ﬁrst week sparked a lasting bond. Molly became a Lodge member the nextsummer and is now a Senior Lodge Oﬃcial and part of the summer staﬀ,continuing her Ondessonk journey. Her brothers, Luke and Xavier, followedeagerly in her footsteps, beginning as mini campers and now participating instaﬀ and leadership programs. This summer, Luke joins the full summer staﬀ,and Xavier will attend traditional camp and take part in the two-weekOndessonk Wisdom in Leadership (OWL) program.  While Molly’s path brought the Braskich family to Camp, it was the Fall LodgeReunion in 2018 that connected Justine to Camp. Hoping to stay nearby whileMolly enjoyed the reunion with her friends, Justine discovered Stable Round Up,a volunteer weekend held at the same time, and never looked back. “That’swhere my personal journey with Camp really started,” she says. “Volunteering atStable Round Up was rewarding and invigorating. It met every single one of mylofty expectations! I fell in love with all of it.” Rooted in Faith: How the Braskich Family Found Their Place at Camp Ondessonk “Turns out, she was cryingbecause she didn’t want to leave.She had found her magic. She hadfound her people. She left Campknowing what a full heart reallyfelt like and wanting that feelingto last forever.” Since 2018, the Braskichs have been a regular presence at volunteer weekends, supporting Camp both through hands-on work andﬁnancial gifts. From building pasture fences with fellow volunteers to navigating surprise encounters with snakes during a cold shower,Justine has collected stories as rich and lasting as the Camp legacy itself.  The Braskich family’s connection to Camp has shaped their values and way of life. “If we hadn’t sent Molly to Camp O, I don’t think ourfamily would have been motivated to ﬁnd nature in other spaces as much as we do,” Justine shares. Together, they’ve traveled tonational parks, deepened their love for conservation, and made space in their lives for faith, stillness, and service.

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“Camp has shaped our hearts and been a touchstone of every summer for all of us,” Justineshared. “The memories made are signiﬁcant and will last a lifetime. My kids have had leadershipopportunities that have helped them grow and has clearly shaped them as people. They have allgrown in their faith and conﬁdence as a result of Camp.” Justine sees Camp Ondessonk as more than a place, it’s a transformational experience thatbuilds conﬁdence, faith, and resilience in young people. “Camp gives kids ALL the aspects ofgrowing up that they truly need now more than ever before,” she says. “Low-stakes risk-taking,being in nature, real-time peer interaction. ALL of these things are so vital to developing intohappy, healthy adults.”  What sets Camp Ondessonk apart, in her view, is its foundation of faith and genuine community.“It is diﬀerent from other camps because it has been built entirely on faith. God has provideddonors, volunteers, materials and the fact that He built Camp using our hands is what makes itspecial,” she says. “You can feel His presence there.” “It is different from other camps because it has been built entirely on faith. God hasprovided donors, volunteers, materials and the fact that He built Camp using our handsis what makes it special,” she says. “You can feel His presence there.” Looking to the future, Justine hopes Camp continues to hold tight to its identity: sacred, rustic, a place for growth and connection.  Thanks to the Braskich family and others like them, Camp Ondessonk continues to thrive not just as a Summer Camp, but as apowerful force for good, generation after generation. continued ....Rooted in Faith: How the Braskich Family Found Their Place at Camp Ondessonk Ranger Mike’s contributions can be seen all over Camp Ondessonk. Fromfixing water lines and electrical systems to cutting hay and clearing trees;he built, repaired, and enhanced the Camp experience from the groundup. His final project, the Pete Korte Lodge, is a fitting capstone. It is astunning new staff duplex that reflects Mike’s commitment to excellenceand will house future generations of Camp leaders.On April 13, Mike’s family and the Camp Community celebrated his legacywith a retirement party held in the Dining Hall. The celebration drewhundreds of well-wishers—friends, staff, campers, volunteers—whogathered to honor Mike’s lifetime of service.End of an Era: Honoring Mike Jennings' 30-Year Legacyat Camp Ondessonk After three decades of dedication, craftsmanship, and quiet leadership, Mike retired inApril 2024 from his role as Camp Ranger and Director of Maintenance. Mike Jennings wasmore than a skilled builder and tireless worker, he was a teacher, mentor, counselor, andfriend. For campers, volunteers, and staff alike, he was the steadfast presence you couldcount on quietly ensuring safety, solving problems, and cheering others on without askingfor recognition. He literally helped raise a generation of staff and volunteers who willforever be guided by his wisdom and leadership. Above the door to Central, a small sign reads: “Everyjob is a self-portrait of the person who did it.Autograph your work with QUALITY.”Mike’s signature is everywhere—from the trails to therooftops, to the friendships made and the lives he’shelped shape. Camp Ondessonk is better because ofhis dedication. Congratulations, Ranger Mike. Thankyou—for everything.

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Each summer, thousands of children run through the forests, climb rock walls, sing around campﬁres, and discover the wonder of CampOndessonk. For one single mother of two, those experiences became a reality not because of her circumstances but because of yourgenerosity, your faith in Camp's mission, and your belief in the potential of every child."They stand taller now. They believe in themselves." to the Camp OndessonkScholarship Fund. PLEASEPLEASE DONATEDONATE I felt a flicker of hope. Iapplied with a prayer anda lot of faith, and when wewere accepted, I criedtears of joy. It felt like agift I never could've giventhem on my own." A Camp Scholarship & the Gift of Growth: How One Mother's Prayer Became a Life-Changing Summer She ﬁrst heard about Camp Ondessonk through a friend at church who had sent her kids andcouldn't stop talking about the experience. At the time, this mom was simply trying to ﬁndsomething meaningful for her children—a summer opportunity that was more than justpassing the time. "When I learned about the scholarship program," she says, "I felt a ﬂicker ofhope. I applied with a prayer and a lot of faith, and when we were accepted, I cried tears of joy.It felt like a gift I never could've given them on my own." That gift became so much more than a week in the woods. Her children came home from Camp not just sun-kissed and tired buttransformed—more responsible, conﬁdent, and resilient. Her oldest began making his own lunches without being asked. Once painfullyshy, her youngest started leading school projects and guiding her family out of the woods on a hike, proudly saying, "I learned this atCamp Ondessonk!" For this family, the Camp Ondessonk Scholarship Fund provided more than ﬁnancial assistance, it opened the door to self-discovery,leadership, peace in nature, and a new family tradition rooted in joy and growth. "As soon as the school year ends, we start gettingready shopping for bug spray and water shoes, writing notes to tuck into their bags," she shared. "And when they come home, theybring a little of that Camp Magic back with them." Her message to those who make this magic possible is simple but powerful:"Please know thatyou're not just sending a kid to Camp. You're giving a child the chance to grow, to believe inthemselves, and to discover what they're capable of. You're supporting families like mine inways you may never fully realize." Camp Ondessonk exists to build character, conﬁdence, and community through the joy ofoutdoor adventure. For many children, that journey begins with your help. When you give tothe Camp Scholarship Fund, you're not just making summer dreams come true, you'reshaping young lives for years to come. Because every child deservesthe chance to be seen,supported, and celebrated.

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The Pete Korte Lodge has turned into a welcoming home forCamp’s full-time staﬀ. After more than ﬁve years of planning,raising funds, creating architectural drawings, clearing the site,pouring footings and ﬂoor, framing, rooﬁng, insulation, drywall,HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, and ﬁnally furniture, rugs,and appliances, the duplex is now home to ﬁve appreciative staﬀmembers. After an Open House and Dedication of the home November 2,2024, when members of Pete’s family, volunteers who worked onthe building, staﬀ, and Camp friends were on hand, the OutdoorEducation Team began moving into the duplex. “After a long hardday, having a place like the Pete Korte Lodge to step away fromCamp to recharge in a beautiful space is a great gift,” LathanBower comments. Dom Vanderiet expresses the intrinsic value of living in the newhome. He states, “I love waking up at Camp with pastures to oneside and forest to the other - it sets the tone for the whole day.Pete Korte Lodge is more than housing; it’s a great place thathelps us recharge so we can give our best to the campers.” “Our House, is a very, very, very fine house...”PETE KORTE LODGE THANK YOU to all of our generous donors andvolunteers who have made this home areality!Because of the common space (living, dining, and kitchen) on eachside of the duplex, staff enjoying their new home can collaboratemuch easier on projects, but they also can have fun together. EllieRoth explains, “Having a place to grow in community with the entireOutdoor Education team has been incredible. Living all in one spacehas really helped us to grow closer.” After so many years of dreaming about new staff housing, thereality is even better than the dream. It is a place that iscomfortable, safe, and appealing. Full-time staff work very hard tomeet the mission of Camp Ondessonk day in and day out. Thishome allows Camp to attract and retain excellent staff who makethe Ondessonk experience one that is second to none. SamLenhard sums it up nicely, “Having a dedicated, comfortable spacelike Pete Korte Lodge makes such a difference. It allows us to focuson what we’re here to do, connect kids to nature.” Members of Pete Korte’s family attended the Open House and Dedication onNovember 2, 2024 with volunteers and donors who made the builing a reality.

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Solar Eclipse - Camp O StyleOn Monday, April 8, 2024, nearly 600 guests gathered to witness the Great North American Eclipse. Directly within the path of totality,Camp Ondessonk offered a prime viewing location for this rare event—an opportunity not seen since the 2017 eclipse and notexpected again in this area for decades.Located in the heart of the “Eclipse Crossroads of America,” Camp Ondessonk served as a beacon for eclipse chasers from across thecountry. Guests traveled from near and far—many from Illinois and surrounding states, but also from places as distant as Oregon,California, North Dakota, New York, and Texas. In total, visitors from over a dozen non-bordering states made the journey to southernIllinois to witness the eclipse at Camp.Camp Ondessonk's eclipse weekend was filled with science, learning, and wonder. Guests participated in a wide variety of eclipse-themed activities and workshops. Amateur astronomers from the Twin Cities Amateur Astronomers (TCAA) of Bloomington-Normal, Ill.,played a vital role. TCAA members offered educational presentations and generously shared their high-powered telescopes and solarobservation equipment, enhancing the viewing experience for everyone in attendance.Attendees took part in hands-on sessions focused on solar observation, astrophotography, and the science behind eclipses. Camp’snatural setting and the clear skies above provided an ideal atmosphere for nighttime stargazing and ideal viewing of totality.Camp Ondessonk once again proved itself to be a destination for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Whether it was someone’s first timevisiting Camp or their hundredth, the 2024 eclipse created a sense of unity, wonder, and connection that will not soon be forgotten.The Northern Lightsmade an unexpectedflashy showing overSouthern IllinoisMay 20, 2024.

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Justine (Huskey) BraskichSteve BushongChris CahnovskyLarry DavisCarrie (Giarrusso) DavitzPati EganTim EiserlePeggy HausmannGail (Bouchard) JohnsonKyle KeserauskisDon KoehlerChristy (Balich) McDougallScott RichterJim ShivelyTracey SimpsonMarcella (Harper) StephensJim SternCindy (Aydt) WobbeScott Wobbe100+ volunteer hoursBuilders FoundersDamon & Elizabeth (Nimnicht) AbarayDonald Banik & Colleen Rost-BanikFather Brian BarkerNorb Belz & Karen Burnham-BelzRob & Trish (LaFever) BinekGeorge Boatwright & Nancy NewmanSteve & Teresa BushongChris & Christa CahnovskyMarty & Debby CoeKent & Becky CooksonWilliam & Jeanne DahlmannMaggie DaltonBrandon & Ashley DaltonLarry Davis & Lucia (Juenger) HodgesSara (Coe) DinardoJeff & Jill (Schlueter) DorriesThom & Marge (Vail) DowneyDennis & Wendy DusekJohn & Erin EnglishJohn & Shawn FaloonBrandon FormannWalter & Nancy FurlowNorb & Marti GarveyMatt & Maria GoodwinJudy GriffinPeggy HausmannJeanie (Reime) HellerJim & Carol HenrichsJeff & Annette HigginsRhonda HillLouis & Nini HodgesMary HoggJon & Donna HughesJim & Marylin HuskeyKarl Undesser & Jacquie JablonskiJeff & Gail (Bouchard) JohnsonKyle & Beth (Darr) KeserauskisCarol KlingerKyle & Emma (O'Brien) KluesDon & Tina KoehlerThomas & Brandy KooryTodd & Kathryn KuetheTom & Sue LamczykJack LarimerSarah (Fiddes) LinnJohn LowderRyan & Alicia LuechtefeldSteve & Mary MahieuJamie & Amy MaxwellJoseph McBryanJamie & Christy (Balich) McDougallMaureen MeyersChristopher & Loran MorrisFrank & Michelle NationPaul NumiJohn O'BrienThomas O'KeefePatrick & Elaine O'ShaughnessyScott & Courtney (Coe) OstrowskiJim & Dalena PajaresPatrick & Meghan (Belcher) PawlowskiDennis & Pam PepperNick & Maddie (Jackstadt) PetzEd & Sue PriebeGreg & Julie ReckampJen RheineckerDrew Newgent & Allison Rohde NewgentEric & Jen SchausterChristopher & Jennifer (Stout) SchirdingLukas & Kate SchmidPatricia SchneiderBarbara SchutzenhoferBill & Suzanne SelbyMark & Ann (Baczewski) ShashekJim & Kate ShivelyLee SmithJohn & Judy SondermanCynthia SpencerDavid & Mary SpruellJim SternKen & Debra ToohillAndrew & Adrienne TrainorDr. Chris & Maureen WangardKate WardJohn & Amy WarrenAndrew & Dana (Gall) WehChuck & Jean (Schwartz) WeissMike & Kathy WenzelFletcher & Annie (James) WernerScott & Cindy (Aydt) WobbeMike & Judy (Blase) WoodruffThomas Young, Sr.Arney Family Charitable FundArrowleafBarnes LumberBeelman Ready MixCaring And Sharing Thrift ShopCatholic Service & Ministry AppealGifts of $1000 and aboveThank you for your support!For a complete list of donors and volunteers, visit our website at ondessonk.comEggemeyer Associates Architects, Inc.Frank S. and Julia M. Ladner Family FoundationHaberberger Mechanical ContractorsJacobi Geotechnical Engineering, Inc.Korte & Luitjohan ContractorsLeo H. Berger Insurance Agency, Inc.Paulson Pierz Family Charitable FundPrindable Insurance AgencySilkworm, Inc.St. Joseph Catholic ChurchStoneTree Fabrications Inc.The Clark Fox Family FoundationThe Hepp Martino Family Charitable FundThe Nature ConservancyTimothy Loughran, D.D.S., P.C.US FoodsVirginia Wellington Cabot FoundationWest Side Nut ClubWilliam & Mary Baker Charitable Trust

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Kevin AbingtonLevi AdamsKate (Burgauer) AlbrechtGrace AlongiGeorge AlstatAmelia AndersonAnne (Berry) AndersonClaire AndersonKathleen ArnoldLisa AugustineMichael AxBruce BaderBaron BaracaniEdward BarbierJack BaslerBelinda BauerReggie BauerSteven BeattyWilliam BeattyAudra BeckemeyerReese BellAshley BergmanMark BergmanTeresa (Podhrasky) BergmanAmanda (Gasparich) BernardMark BerryEric BesteLauren BiebelSuzanne King BiresAaron BlasiusScott BoanGeorge BoatwrightLucas BoatwrightMadeline BoatwrightMary BoatwrightJane (Gass) BoronMonica (Rodriguez) BrackmanMary Jane (Mansfield) BrauerMichael BraunCassie (Boan) BriggsMary (Carter) BriskAmy BroadwayJacob BrownJessica (Eichenberger) BrownKatie BrownRachel BrunnerKatie BudrisSamantha (Lukert) BurlingameKatie (Hill) BushbyJackie BushongJustin BushongSteven BushongChristopher CahnovskyMcKenzie CampbellLakelyn CarterMyan CarterCatherine CeuleTracy (Hechenberger) ChristStephanie CiechanskiVera CissellEdward ClancyAbigail ClemensHarrison ClintonRayne ConnelleyJames ConroyShirley (Cordie) CookBrooke CorbettRachel CorbettEvan CoulsonMaggie CouriJan (Schlattweiler) CourtneyErin CrouchRosalie (Brutto) CucaMitch CunninghamKatie CutlerKelsey CutlerCharlotte CynorTerrence DaveyAndrew DavisLarry DavisKiley Davis HannaTimothy DescampsAndrew DignanLeo DonahueNicole DowdMarjorie (Vail) DowneyJennifer (Schuler) DraperLydia DruinRyan DruinMaureen (Mullen) DrumwrightAdam DruryTimothy DruryDennis DusekKathryn DuttonKeegan DuttonGreg ElderkinHunter ElderkinAmanda EllisLinda FiockMegan (Carr) FolsonEthan FowlerCatherine (Wangler) FoxJamie (Dover) GayerLaura Gidley-FeltzAinsleigh GlennAlexander GodbeyRocco GonzalezCassandra GrayLaura (Berry) GreenwoodKaela GuglielmoElaine (Hutchinson) GuthrieMichael GuymonKatherine HallRachel HartkeSarah HartkeClaire HatchKaylee HauschildPeggy HausmannFather Leo HayesBrett HeierGrant HeierJeanine (Reime) HellerClara HemannColin HennonJocelyn HennonJaclyn HerrJerett HerrJosey HerrMargaret HertzFrances HidegTucker HillGabrielle HodgesLucia (Juenger) HodgesTyler HohmannAngela HolbrookEverton HolimanJohanna HootenCarly HopkinsIsaac HopkinsMichal HoraceJohn HuckElsie HutchisonJohn IffertMolly (Loughran) ImmingMichael JansenKathy JarowiczCourtney (Baker) JohnstonLifetime Lodge MembersKyle JoinerBreck JonesCory JonesElizabeth JonesSydney JonesBrian KaulingBea KeenanRachel (Beatty) KellAllison KellyBeth (Darr) KeserauskisAlanna (Garvey) KivlandTyler KivlandCarol (Nelson) KlingerDavid KlockenkemperAnna KlostermannElla KlostermannSteve KlostermannNancy (Harms) KnittelRoberta KnopkeOrie KnoxDonald KoehlerHenry KonzelmannBen KoopmannBrett KorteKourtney (Scott) LannertLindsey (Paris) LasherBridget (Bushong) LeaboAimee LeClaireNathan LevandowskiSamantha LevandowskiAmanda LoberDoug LopinotJohn LowderLandon MaconAllison MaherReese MahoneyAmanda (Byron) MarggrafDaniel MartinZofia Martin George MauckClaire MaxwellJo Ann (Wetstein) MayerAmanda (Hohn) McCoyAllie McCrearyEleanor McGuireJacquelyn (Savage) McKaySusan (Gorman) McQuistonConnor MeffenMaria Mengarelli

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Lifetime Lodge Members Christopher MiddenEmily (Carter) MillsapCarl MitckesElla MoerschGerald MontroyAnna MooreColin MooreStanley MyrdaJennifer (Mueller) NaddeoRebecca NationDavid NiehausOlivia NiemeierKatie NordhuesPaul NumiJohn O'BrienRobert O'DellWilliam O'DellAudrey OlejnikJacob O'NeillKaitlyn O'NeillJenna OppCourtney (Coe) OstrowskiSophia OttJeffrey PayneMerry (Hancock) PeakKiel PeregrinAdaline PetermanMatthew PetersonElaine PhelenAbigail PhillipsRita PierzCaitlyn PolettiEvelyn PotterThomas PowersLincoln PraterAlex RawlinsonHayden RehgJohnna RevermannJennifer RheineckerStephen RheineckerAiden RichardsonScott RichterAddison RonkGavin RossSean RossShannon RossGeorgia SametDaniel SandersPat SandersNicole (Cajigas) SattiOlivia SayukJoseph ScherrerMonica SchibigJennifer (Stout) SchirdingMargaret SchneiderPatricia SchneiderSusan (Rheinecker) SchneiderNicholas ScholzBarbara SchutzenhoferErin SchwartzUrsula (Piotrowski) SedlakAshley (Bushong) SeiboldAustin ShackelfordAnn (Baczewski) ShashekColleen ShaughnessyMegan (Kreppert) ShekletonTayli ShekletonTyler ShekletonAbigail SiegelAlexis SiegelSadie SiegmundClaudia SierraTaylor SimmondsTracey SimpsonShannon SondermanAlexis StaceyMark StecHannah SternauBrittney StormsNicole (Baker) StormsLeeora SylviaReagan TannerCrystal (Haas) TebbeJill ThiedeZoe ThompsonLauren TomaszewskiPeter TraynorCatherine UliviJanet UliviDavid VasaAlexis (McPhail)VerschuerenMeagan WaltersChristopher WargelTeresa (Edwards) WasemEmily WeberJulie (Mertens) WeberJean (Schwartz) WeissKathy WenzelMichael WenzelCatherine WesselGwendolyn WesthoffMaria WhiteThomas WilhelmAshley WilkersonSusan WilliamsKathleen WittichMegan WittichCindy (Aydt) WobbeScott WobbeShannon WobbeCallie (Kreidler) WoodBarbara (Sanner) WoolardMaxwell WottowaTommy YoungElizabeth ZiegenhornKimberly Zimmercontinued

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Campfire Circle MembersDamon & Elizabeth (Nimnicht) AbaraySteven & Alyssa (Jurgensmeyer) AhneMatt Biver& Vanessa Alvarez-BiverPhil & Hannah (Mullis) AmanGary & Donna AmburnBrad & Cheri (Tobin) AngelbeckKathleen ArnoldEd & Jean (Shadid) AuffarthScott & Rebecca BahanRichard BarczewskiRyan & Lisa (Bickel) BarkerRichard & Jilanne BarnesMel & Ann (Martz) BarnumJason & Angela BarthBelinda BauerAl & Kara BeardsleyBill BeattyFather Steven BeattyLiz BeazleyRicky BeckKathy (Cochran) BeineJames & Kim BerkenbileRob & Patricia (LaFever) BinekKatie BirgeLucas BoatwrightEllen BradenMike & Julie BraunAlessa (Altenbach) BrennanDave & Michelle (Kreppert) BretscherJed BuecheleSamm (Lukert) BurlingameSteve & Teresa BushongJustin BushongJackie BushongJim & Roserita CadwellCatherine (English) CagleChris & Christa (Duggan) CahnovskyAndrew & Carrie (Birge) CaitoJessica (Childress) CameronKim CaravellaApril ChristensenTed & Danielle (Martin) CiechanskiPeggy ClarkStephanie ColbertColleen ColyerJim ConroySam ConstantineEvan Coulson & Gabi HodgesMaggie CouriRon & Jan (Schlattweiler) CourtneySarah CoxAndrew Hardy & Carmen CroninKathleen CrouchErin CrouchMitch CunninghamJeff & Carrie (Giarrusso) DavitzJessie DickersonNathan Dietrich & Lindsay RathnowSara (Coe) DinardoJason & Sarah (Dennis) DorriesJeff & Jill (Schlueter) DorriesTim & Brenda DruryCaroline (English) DudaFrank & Arlene DuekerPati EganJanet EganTim EiserleJoe Siewers & Becky Epperson-SiewersLee EstockKevin Farrell & Abby HerasBrian Lewis & Carlin Fenn LewisMike & Carol FinnLinda FiockKathy FoleyEthan & Paige (Daugherty) FowlerBrynn FreedWalter & Nancy FurlowJosiah & Amanda GarveyZack O'Renick & Amber GarveyGalen Geffers & Madison McGeffersHoward Geppert & Jean Huth-GeppertSusan GillitukRocco &Adrienne (Brammeier) GonzalezMatt & Maria GoodwinAmy GoretzkeCassandra (Buchheit) GorsuchCassandra GraySusanne (Clippard) GrayBill & Maddie (Willis) HaganChase HalgersonKevin HarrisClaire HatchCaroline HeckemeyerJoe HermanJeff & Annette HigginsRay & Rose HoganJosh & Christy HohenbaryMichal HoraceRyan & Lori HuckDerek & Molly (Loughran) ImmingKeith Brennan & Jennifer Janson-BrennanKelly JaroszBridgett JensenJared JochemAJ & Megan (Bell) JonesCasey KeownDan & Suzy (Beagen) KingTucker KirvenArt & Diane KitchenTyler & Alanna (Garvey) KivlandCarol (Nelson) KlingerKyle & Emma (O'Brien) KluesThomas & Brandy KooryMolly KreidlerCarol KreitnerKailey LaClareNick & Kourtney (Scott) LannertJack LarimerJohn & Sarah (Cox) LauryCamille Rose LeaboCara LewellynSarah (Fiddes) LinnPatricia LoehrWhitney LongJohn LowderBennett & Chelley (Landgrebe) MaconSteve & Mary MahieuPatrick & Suzy (Munn) MahoneyJohn & Susan (Jones) Manfredi

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Tony & Kim VroomanRose (Loughran) WadeKailey WalkerEric & Kim WallaceSean WalshDr. Chris & Maureen WangardKathleen WardChris & Tory WargelMatthew WarrenAndrew & Dana (Gall) WehChuck & Jean (Schwartz) WeissRebecca WernerFletcher & Annie (James) WernerKen & Carrie WetsteinMaria WhiteAlexandra WhiteJohn & Kathy WielandDrew & Molly (Connelly) WielandAli WildAJ WilkinsonSusan WilliamsMolly WinkelerCallie (Kreidler) WoodMike & Judy (Blase) WoodruffDan & Barbara (Sanner) WoolardJessica (Nolau) WrightRita WuebbelsWade & Margaret (Bernard) XandersKimberly ZimmerDan & Mary (Tuscher) ZofkieCampfire Circle MemberscontinuedRicky & Marlene (Semler) MathewsonGerald Hanley & Jo Ann (Wetstein) MayerPhilip & Pat McAloonDana (Vasquez) McClaneBrendan Adams & Allie McCrearyJamie & Christy (Balich) McDougallJacquelyn (Savage) McKayJerry & Dawn (Doyle) McNamaraEileen MeehanDanielle MerzChris MiddenWalker MondtChristopher & Loran MorrisFrank & Michelle NationChristina NesterDavid Sheppard & Sara NewtonJoshua & Sarah NorthPaul NumiMike & Liz (Hayes) O'ConnellSage O'KeefeBenjamin Gardner & Amy O'ShaughnessyKelsey O'ShaughnessyScott & Courtney (Coe) OstrowskiGabe (Fuchs) OverturfMary Kate PackRusty ParkerSteven & Alison (Rathnow) PaulPat & Meghan (Belcher) PawlowskiAva PawlowskiShad & Diane PayneMerry (Hancock) PeakSarah Jane PepperJoe Elzy & Kate PerekTracy PetersenNate Piwnicki & Robyn ClerJarrett PlettnerDeacon Tom & Sandee PowersEd & Sue PriebeMegan QuitterBrian & Amy (Diener) ReichJen RheineckerRandy RhoadsScott & Erin RichterEdward & Suan RohdeDrew Newgent & Allison Rohde NewgentKari SabrieMary SantanelloCatherine (Schofield) SarhageRyan & Becky SavageTina (Potocki) SchaefferEric & Jen (Drainer) SchausterMichael SchmidtPat SchneiderKyle SchrageJeannie SchuberthBrian Schwartz & Rachael RandolphBrian & Ursula (Piotrowski) SedlakLeo SeiboldPiper SeiboldRuby SeiboldDana & Lynn (Wappel) SeldenColleen ShaughnessyPat & Janna SheaMatt & Erika (McIntyre) ShivelyTaylor SimmondsJane SkaerDon & Erin SmithJason & Katie (King) SmithLuke Nozicka & Anna Spoerre-NozickaMegan SpruellJoe & Olivia (Hammond) StarkeyConnie StellhornKent & Whitney StrangLexi (Zanger) StuartJennifer (Nesbitt) StyrskyMary Ellen (Fischer) SullivanJohn & Jen (Scott) TekielaJill ThiedeChristopher Thornock & Katherine TantilloJames & Leah TilleyDebra ToohillMatt & Beth UnkrautMatt Peterson & Julie Ushman-PetersonAli Vandeloo*Kathleen Arnold*Ed & Teresa Barbier*Father Brian Barker*Belinda Bauer*Kathy (Cochran) Beine*Jackie Bushong*Justin Bushong*Steve & Teresa Bushong Joe Bushue LeCouer SocietyEstate Planning Commitment Vicky Curtis*Thom & Marge (Vail) Downey*Dennis & Wendy Dusek Tim Eiserle*Peggy Hausmann Jeanie (Reime) Heller*Lucia (Juenger) Hodges*Kyle & Trish Holtgrave*Michal Horace*Carol Kreitner*Tom & Sue Lamczyk*Bridget (Bushong) Leabo Gregory Mateyka*Jackie (Savage) McKay Dana (Gall) Weh*Chuck & Jean (Schwartz) Weiss*Ken & Carrie Wetstein*Mike & Judy (Blase) Woodruff Elizabeth "Liz" Zelenka*denotes founding member

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Christopher Cahnovsky, President Regional Manager Illinois Environmental Protection Agency  Jacquelyn (Savage) McKay, Vice President Retired Jennifer (Drainer) Schauster, Vice President Teacher Immaculate Conception School, Columbia  Katherine Birge, Secretary VP Platform M25  Father Brian Barker  Parish Pastor & Camp Ondessonk Chaplain Pastor - St. Joseph, Marion; St. Paul, Johnston City  Steven Bushong Retired College Professor  Dennis Dusek Retired Orthopedic Surgeon  Stephen Mahieu Deputy General Counsel for Litigation & Intellectual Property Kraft Heinz  Jo Ann (Wetstein) Mayer Retired Registered Nurse  Deacon Thomas Powers Assistant Vice President, Business Operations Analyst U.S. Bank  Scott Richter In Process Quality Engineer Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals  Ryan Savage Project Executive, Education & Municipal Holland Construction  Jean (Schwartz) Weiss Retired Association Management Executive  Ken Wetstein Chief Development Oﬃcer Cincinnati Opera  Scott Wobbe Security Specialist United States Air Force   Ex Oﬃcio Trustees: Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern Bishop Diocese of Belleville  Most Reverend Steven Beatty, V.G. Vicar General Diocese of Belleville  Fr. Michael P. Caruso, SJ Superintendent of Schools / Director of Education Diocese of Belleville  2024 Camp OndessonkBoard of Directors Membership & Nominating Christopher Cahnovsky (Chair) Jacquelyn (Savage) McKay Katherine Birge Kenneth Wetstein Dan King (Staﬀ Rep.) Executive Christopher Cahnovsky, President Jacquelyn (Savage) McKay, Vice President Jennifer (Drainer) Schauster, Vice President Katherine Birge, Secretary  Dan King, Executive Director 2024 Committee AssignmentsFinance Stephen Mahieu (Chair) Jeanine (Reime) Heller Christopher Jones Jack Larimer Walker Mondt Jennifer (Drainer) Schauster M ichael Soete (Diocese CFO) Lisa Bloodworth (Staﬀ Rep.) Dan King (Staﬀ Rep.) Marketing Katherine Birge (Chair) Elizabeth (Darr) Keserauskis Emma (O’Brien) Klues Dan King (Staﬀ Rep.) Elizabeth Dirnbeck (Staﬀ Rep.) Whitney Strang (Staﬀ Rep.) Tony Vrooman (Staﬀ Rep.) Judy (Blase) Woodruﬀ (Staﬀ Rep.) Mission Eﬀectiveness Deacon Tom Powers (Chair) Jacquelyn (Savage) McKay Sandra Eversole Matt Goodwin Michal Horace Jo Ann (Wetstein) Mayer Jennifer Schauster Dan King (Staﬀ Rep.) Nolan Hurst (Staﬀ Rep.) Properties Scott Wobbe (Chair) Christopher Cahnovsky Ethan Fowler Matthew Hohmann Kyle Klues Matthew Peterson Stephen Rheinecker Ryan Savage James Shively Scott Martin (Staﬀ Rep.) Dan King (Staﬀ Rep.) Development Kenneth Wetstein (Chair) Andrea Biske Jennifer Janson-Brennan Steven Bushong Paige (Daugherty) Fowler Amy O’Shaughnessy Jean (Schwartz) Weiss Thomas B. Young, Sr. Dan King (Staﬀ Rep.) Elizabeth Dirnbeck (Staﬀ Rep.) Whitney Strang (Staﬀ Rep.) Tony Vrooman (Staﬀ Rep.) Judy (Blase) Woodruﬀ (Staﬀ Rep.) Program Scott Richter (Chair) Steven Bushong Christopher Cahnovsky Carmen Cronin Pati Egan Sue Mullen Shannon Sonderman Nolan Hurst (Staﬀ Rep.) Chris Bretscher (Staﬀ Rep.) Dan King (Staﬀ Rep.) Catherine Linkemann (Staﬀ Rep.)

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