Economic Stimulus Package Provides a Way for You to Bless Others


What would your church or favorite ministry do with a $10 million windfall? Or even “just” $1 million or $1,000? One central New York mainline denomination figured out that if they have about 20,000 men and women worshipping in area churches on Sunday morning who will receive tax rebates in the amount of $500 each, this will mean $10,000,000 will pass through the hands of active members of their churches. WOW!

We would like to encourage every congregation, family, and adult individual receiving rebates to consider how they might bless, promote, or support a ministry with which they are currently involved or would like to become involved. What a tremendous difference you could make in our world by sharing all, half, or even a tenth of your rebate! Consider contacting other families and combining your gift with theirs to create a bigger gift. What if whole churches cooperated and created gifts? From missions to food pantries, from youth groups to literacy programs – so many need your help and could be blessed by even a small amount.

Please consider a gift to Vanderkamp Center as we begin our summer journey. Here are a few items from the Vanderkamp Wish List that you might consider -- there are items in every price range:

Program Wish List

Digital Camcorder ($300 to 500)
Polaroid Instant Camera and Film*
Archery Program Upgrade ($500)
Storage Unit for Archery & Field Equipment ($250)
Disc Golf Assortment ($140)
Big Box Hockey ($180)
GPS Units (4 - $200/ea)
Lycra Tube for Challenge Program ($150)
Hammock “Village” ($250)
Materials for Rock Hockey Tables ($150)
Materials for Carpetball Table ($300)
Lacrosse Training Set ($175)
“Saturn” – inflatable waterfront equipment ($1800)
Craft Supplies and Equipment ($500)
Nature Study Package ($300)
Tetherball Standards & Soft-touch balls (2 - $135/ea)
Koob Games (2 - $60 ea)
Baggo Games (2 - $90/ea)
Wooden Tabletop Games Assortment (4 - $200 total)
Tinikling Dance Package ($150)
Takraw Ball Game Set ($85)
Adirondack Chairs, Porch Rocking Chairs, Free-standing Porch Swings
Court paving & net system (for basketball, tennis, and roller hockey)
Finish the restoration of the War Canoe
Golf Cart
 
* Polaroid instant cameras and film are increasingly hard to find but have a great application in the camp environment. If you have one you are willing to retire to a good home and can help us find film for it, we would like to put it to good use with summer campers.

 

Office, Site, & Facility Items

Computers*
Flat screen computer monitors (5 - $175/ea)
Color Laser Printer ($350)
Broadband high speed Internet access (six month subscription -- approx. $300)
Small format photo printer ($150)
Backpack-style Leaf Blower ($300)
Commercial-grade Weedeater ($200)
Route 49 Sign ($1500)
Martin Road Entry Sign ($1500)
Main Site Camp Signs (6 - $250)
Flowers: Perennials, Hanging Baskets (sets of 2 or 3 the same), and Potted Plants
Printing, matting, and framing of site pictures to be used for public area decoration
 
* We are looking for several replacement computers, monitors (flat screen), and laptops for the site office. If you are upgrading your home or office system or network, could you consider making a donation of working equipment in excellent condition? We would like systems with good processors already running Windows XP Home or Pro.
 

Contact Tom at vkcenter@localnet.com or 315-675-3651 if you would like to donate any of these items.