Camp Friedenswald

Strategic Plan Goals

and

Action Plan
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Core Values: Christ-centered, relationships, growth, nature, stewardship

Mission: Camp Friedenswald seeks to provide people of all ages the opportunity to gain a better understanding and love for God and Christ, self, others, and nature.

Financial Goals

Accountable Group

Completion Date

Goal 1

Increase endowments through changes in operational procedure. Endowments should include program/scholarships, health insurance, and staff development.

1.1: Identify sources for funding and begin process.

Board, E.D.

September 2005, April (annual)

1.2: Work cooperative with Mennonite Foundation for ideas on framing endowment approach.

Finance Committee, E.D.

October 2005

1.3: Annual evaluation of existing endowment needs and policies.

Finance Committee, E.D.

February (annual)

1.4: Contact board sources for meetings.

E.D.

4 th Quarter (annual)

Goal 2

Maintain a balanced operating budget

2.1: Gather data from prior/current year

Bookkeeper

September (annual)

2.2: Develop budget draft, evaluating replacement, cash flow, and contingency fund needs.

Bookkeeper, E.D., Finance Committee

October (annual)

2.3: Board Review and adjustments.

E.D., Board

November (annual)

Goal 3

New Capital Projects--80% pledged or received before building begins

3.1: Funding for 5 replacement girls’ cabins

-$75,000 Challenge gift in hand ($15,000 per cabin)

-100% funds pledged/in hand (exception to 80% rule)

Board, E.D., Subcommittee led by Scott Preheim & Alison King

Building begins 2007

3.2: Additional staff housing

-$75,000 of designated gift to be earmarked

Board, E.D., Facilities staff

4 th Quarter 2005 Drawings, Building complete by 4 th Quarter 2006

3.3: Funding for new sewer hook-ups. Builders fund project/annual lump sum payments.

Board, E.D.

2 nd Quarter 2006

3.4: Chapel/Rec Facility

-Organize capital campaign

Board, E.D.

4 th quarter 2006 (drawings)

1 st Quarter 2008 (campaign)

2 nd Quarter 2010 (building begins)

Goal 4

Health, camper, and property insurance evaluation (every 2 years)

4.1: Contacts with agencies for competitive quotes.

Finance committee, E.D., Bookkeeper

2 nd Quarter 2006

4.2: Select top 2 agencies to bid

Finance committee, E.D.

3 rd Quarter 2006

4.3: Start quoting process with selected agencies.

Finance committee, E.D.

3 rd/4 th Quarter 2006

Goal 5

Evaluation of Camp Friedenswald assets (stewardship of resources)

5.1: How does property fit into the mission of camp? Does camp need less, more, or the same amount of property?

Board

Start process 2 nd Quarter 2006, repeat every 3 years

5.2: Develop plan for liquidation of items that fall outside the scope of mission or purchase of new items.

Board

Start process 2 nd Quarter 2006, repeat every 3 years

Marketing/Program Goals

Goal 6

Evaluate and refine marketing efforts to reach current and new users of Camp Friedenswald.

Accountable Group

Completion Date

6.1: Create summary of current marketing practices for:

• program groups
• guest groups
• outdoor education

Department heads report to E.D.

3 rd Quarter 2005

6.2: Provide recommendations to E.D. and Program/Personnel committee using a range of stakeholders.

Program Director, Outdoor Ed Director, Guest Group Coordinator/office mgr

4 th Quarter 2005

6.3: Create marketing strategies based on information gathered (may use outside sources).

Department heads report to E.D.

Begin process in 2005, repeating every 3 years

6.4: Create publications to assist with marketing strategies.

Department heads report to E.D.

4 th Quarter, annually

Goal 7

Refine curriculum and develop new outdoor education opportunities

7.1: Update binder of current outdoor education lesson plan topics by grade level.

Outdoor Ed director

1 st Quarter 2006

7.2: Create binder of current science standards for Indiana and Michigan for all grade levels.

Outdoor Ed director

4 th Quarter 2005

7.3: Align current lesson plans with science standards for targeted grade/s.

Outdoor Ed director

1 st Quarter 2006

7.4: Assess demands/viability of expanding Outdoor Education in new areas, such as home school, winter, professional development, classroom visits, expanded grade levels, and science teachers. Provide comprehensive report with recommendations.

Outdoor Ed director in conjunction with E.D.

3 rd Quarter 2006

Goal 8

Maintain quality staff

8.1: Conduct annual benefits and housing review with staff input (part of E.D. evaluation questionnaire).

Program/Personnel with E.D.

2 nd Quarter 2006 (every 2 years)

8.2: Create a comparison document with benefit and housing figures from similar institutions.

Program/Personnel committee with E.D.

2 nd Quarter 2006

(every 2 years)

8.3: Update annual task calendar to assist with transitions.

E.D. and Department Heads

2 nd Quarter 2005 (annual)

Goal 9

Assess staff structure, positions, and job descriptions.

E.D. and Program/Personnel committee—make recommendation to the board.

3 rd Quarter 2005 (meet)

4 th Quarter 2005 (report)

Facilities Goals

Goal 10

Upgrade and complete Chapel and Guesthouse Apartment renovations.

Accountable Group

Completion Date

10.1: Examine water/foundation damage (GH Apt), determine solution.

Buildings and Grounds committee

3 rd quarter 2005

10.2: Re-grade around the GH to facilitate proper runoff.

Buildings and Grounds committee and maintenance staff

3 rd quarter 2005

10.3: Review Chapel upgrades, finalize projects.

Buildings and Grounds committee and maintenance staff

4 th quarter 2005

Goal 11

Build 5 new accessible cabins in Girls Cabin Area

11.1: Finalize building committee and plans.

Buildings and Grounds committee and E.D.

3 rd Quarter 2005 (committee)

4 th Quarter 2005 (plans)

11.2: Select volunteer coordinator and/or project manager.

Building committee makes recommendation to Board

1 st Quarter 2006

11.3: Set timetable to remove old cabins (and potential use of materials).

Building committee

4 th Quarter 2006

11.4: Schedule construction

Building committee and Buildings and Grounds committee (with board approval)

1 st Quarter 2007

Goal 12

Chapel/Recreation Facility

12.1: Select building committee

Building and Grounds (with input from board)

3 rd Quarter 2006

12.2: Needs assessment

Building Committee and board

1 st Quarter 2007

12.3: Select project manager

Building committee

3 rd Quarter 2007

12.4: Interview architects/builders

Building committee, finance committee, and buildings and grounds committee

4 th Quarter 2007

1 st Quarter 2008

12.5: Review plans and costs

Board

1 st-2 nd Quarter 2008

12.6: Schedule construction

Building committee and board

4 th Quarter 2009

Goal 13

Staff Housing

13.1: Assess needs, location, and design.

Buildings and grounds committee and maintenance staff

3 rd Quarter 2005

13.2: Report options to board

Buildings and grounds

4 th Quarter 2005

13.3: Select final plans and builder.

Board

1 st Quarter 2006

13.4: Schedule construction.

Buildings and Grounds and maintenance staff.

3 rd Quarter 2006

Compiled by Camp Friedenswald Board
July 2005