Idée acf2033:

Help Keep Us Out Of The Poop!

Affichée le octobre 25, 2009

Auteur : Brian Stead
Organisation: Camp Hermosa
Endroit : 82931 Glendale Road, RR #3 Goderich, ON
Catégorie : Vous avez d’autres idées
Coût : À gros budget (50 000 $ à 250 000 $)

Camp Hermosa is in the process of updating it's septic system and is in need of funds to cover the cost of the project. This project will make our facilities more usable for our camp community which affects many people.

Yearly, the camp changes the lives of over 500 campers and program staff. People from different faiths and backgrounds come and experience a Christian community.

Located a few km north of Goderich, Ontario on the shore of Lake Huron, Camp Hermosa offers a variety of weekend and week-long camp sessions, to enhance the Christian experience of children, youth, families, and adults.

Many children from social service agencies also come and have an opportunity to grow in the time they spend at camp. Camp Hermosa is a place where campers of all ages can be enriched and invigorated by beautiful surroundings, daily worship and Bible study, sports, swimming, crafts, and the fellowship of dozens of new friends.

The modernization of our septic system will be a proactive move towards being a facility that meets and exceeds today's environmental standards. It will provide a system safe for the camp community and protect the ground water in the area, which is beside beautiful Lake Huron. Eight aging septic systems will be replaced by one state-of-the-art system. The project has received provincial Ministry of the Environment approval, and is "shovel ready."

Camp Hermosa is a non-profit charitable organization that is dependent on camper fees and donations. Our fees are kept low in order to permit the largest number of campers to attend.

To finance this approximately $200,000 project, the Camp is actively fundraising, but we need your assistance.

The new system will be more economical to operate than the existing systems. Funds used to maintain the existing aging systems can be reallocated to fund programs for campers.

Camp Hermosa is a Christian camp ministry owned and operated by the Guelph, Middlesex-Lambton-Huron, and Owen Sound Associations of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec. For more than 75 years, Camp Hermosa has sought to extend the life of the local church in the middle of nature's beauty. For more information, check out the camp website at www.camphermosa.org.

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Your mom

I like this idea
octobre 28, 2009 @ 7:21 EST
hermosa

thank you for posting the idea in here. Camp Hermosa is a worth while investement.
octobre 28, 2009 @ 9:08 EST
Greg

This is a great camp and it will be a great investment for the future. Please continue to vote.
octobre 28, 2009 @ 10:53 EST
Pastor Al

This camp has been doing great work with children for over 75 years. This project is just massive and it has been looming over the camp for a number of years. Many many meetings have taken place to figure out some way to raise the funds. The camp is trying, but that task is just huge. If the camp is full of campers, the current system will fill up. Suffice it to say that walking through the field on those occasions is not at all acceptable by todays health standards. If the septic system is not updated soon, it will undoubtedly be the end of the camp. Please please please help.
octobre 29, 2009 @ 12:28 EST
beat box

Ya, lets get this!! This would be a great thing to get fixed up at the camp. woot! Good luck guys, you have my votes!!!!
octobre 29, 2009 @ 4:20 EST
Trippsie

Great Cause, Great People!
octobre 29, 2009 @ 10:11 EST
Thandi T.

This is so important because it's a huge part of the basics that make camp run smoothly. (insert obvious joke here!) With this community fund help we'd be able to direct all our fundraising and focus to camper driven projects to make Camp Hermosa an even more amazing place to spend your summer.
octobre 29, 2009 @ 11:25 EST
Eleanor

Hermosa is special in the lives of so many people. Thirty years ago someone said, "God is alive and well at Camp Hermosa", and it is as true today as ever. Through dedicated staff and leaders, the Holy Spirit has done and continues to do amazing things. I never cease to marvel at His unfailing goodness.
octobre 30, 2009 @ 8:03 EST
rgs

Lets do this for the kids. Summer fun, place to run, laugh and shout. This is the only way to ensure many more years of fun and learning for children.
octobre 30, 2009 @ 9:07 EST
alaura

This camp has the be the most beautiful and spiritual this is a great way to help!
novembre 1, 2009 @ 8:21 EST
mustang

Keep up with the votes! Hermosa is a great place! There is no place more special than VESPERS POINT. ___ ___( _I_ )____ A A- - - | - - -AAA AAAAAAAAAAAA
novembre 2, 2009 @ 11:21 EST
youngjan

It's so difficult to fund raise for a septic system. Many people love the idea of being able to say "I contributed to the new multipurpose building" or the new cabins for campers or the Mountain Biking program the Bursary fund - but who wants to say "I contributed to the septic system?!" Difficult too to put a little brass plaque on it listing key donors! Yet, if we don't have a healthy septic system, there's not point in developing any of our other visions for this fabulous ministry to youth, as we can't continue to function unless it's fixed!
novembre 3, 2009 @ 1:42 EST
Pastor Al

That's so true. There is nothing glamorous aboout this project, but it will keep this camp open for decades to come and it will make a huge difference in the lives of so many kids who needs some hope in life. My favorite quote from a camper is something to the effect of, "Camp Hermosa is like having heaven here on earth". I don't know if there are septic systems in heaven, but if a septic system can keep this place open for kids to be able to say stuff like that, then voting for a septic system is so worth it.
novembre 3, 2009 @ 2:35 EST
mustang

Just a Reminder - Even if the voter counter gets reset, we can still vote! Please keep on voting! Let's not let this opportunity flush down the drain :)
novembre 3, 2009 @ 6:22 EST
Pastor Al

Yeah... don't stop voting. Don't even look at the vote counter. Just keep voting. Tell your friends. Do everything you can to keep people voting.
novembre 3, 2009 @ 7:59 EST
Amber

This project is great on more than one level. It helps a youth and children's organization, it addresses a comminity health concern, and it helps the environment!!! GREAT IDEA!!
novembre 4, 2009 @ 2:05 EST
Wendy

GREAT idea Brian....you got our vote!
novembre 4, 2009 @ 8:00 EST
woodmannorm

Great Idea....We need to keep this camp going for the children., the enviroment. Let's all pray and God Bless all of you that help make Camp Hermosa a place that the children love to come back to every year.
novembre 7, 2009 @ 8:23 EST
Danielle R.

thanks for posting this brian!
novembre 10, 2009 @ 6:45 EST
revmike

For both churched and non-churched youth, Camp Hermosa provides an opportunity for tremendous personal and spiritual growth....Let's keep this going!!
novembre 11, 2009 @ 11:06 EST
Danielle R.

wouldn't it be great if next time it rained, camp toilets actually still worked?
novembre 13, 2009 @ 10:40 EST
D. Rowaan

last day, guys! let's keep it going!
novembre 14, 2009 @ 10:46 EST
lotrofriend

Goodluck all, I just found ya count me in for a couple votes:)
novembre 14, 2009 @ 1:19 EST
Pastor Al

Your timing is perfect!!! Round 3 starts on monday. The vote counter will be reset to zero. We need people voting every day for the next 2 weeks. If we could somehow manage 500 votes a day, we would be in there. Come on everyone. Tell your friends. We have to finish in the top 20. Round 3 is the final round. Don't give up now.
novembre 14, 2009 @ 10:20 EST
BStead

Thanks for all who have been voting so far. Keep up the good work, and encourage others to vote. This can make a huge difference!
novembre 16, 2009 @ 12:01 EST
lise

I support this idea. It enables people from different ethnic backgrounds to get together which is a great and would offer a clean environment as well as offering a healthy vacation for children.
novembre 16, 2009 @ 10:18 EST
Lois

Way to go guys! Keep on voting to help give these great kids a clean and healthy place to go to camp, experience all of these wonderful God-given gifts.....blue skies, Lake Huron, open fields, trees, birds, chipmunks.
novembre 17, 2009 @ 11:30 EST
D. Rowaan

We can also win for the most comments, remember!
novembre 19, 2009 @ 12:39 EST
Carrie

Really? What do you win for the most comments?
novembre 19, 2009 @ 7:26 EST
bill

Yeah, what do you win for the most comments?
novembre 19, 2009 @ 10:23 EST
BStead

We can move onto the semi-finals as a Buzz Worth Finalist. Also, if you promote this on Facebook, or Twitter or any other media outlet, it'll help us move on as well. Keep up the votes!
novembre 19, 2009 @ 10:25 EST
Julianriche$

Oh Bow WOWzA Lets keep the comments and the votes coming in!!!!! LALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALLALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALLALALALALALALALALALALALALALALALA POINTLESSSSSSSSSS COMMENTSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
novembre 20, 2009 @ 11:49 EST
Lois

Nobody wants to keep their shoes on all the time while at camp! Let's keep it safe so these campers can run around in their bare feet without hearing squish squish !!!
novembre 20, 2009 @ 11:49 EST
deanojam

My mom says vote!
novembre 21, 2009 @ 12:33 EST
bill

This is going to make such a huge difference at camp!
novembre 21, 2009 @ 9:25 EST
hermosa

keep on voting..........
novembre 22, 2009 @ 4:09 EST
mustang

I just voted :)
novembre 22, 2009 @ 4:11 EST
haw1992

keep voting everyone! the septic system is a crucial part of camp hermosa!
novembre 22, 2009 @ 5:19 EST
bill

Think of how much other aspects of camp will be affected when the funding we've raised already is freed up.
novembre 22, 2009 @ 11:23 EST
munchkin

Keep up the voting and tell all your friends! Would be an interesting way to introduce some people to Hermosa :-).
novembre 23, 2009 @ 7:58 EST
hermosa

not much time left......let's keep voting:)
novembre 23, 2009 @ 10:22 EST
synchrowhoo

vote vote votttee! :)
novembre 23, 2009 @ 6:06 EST
munchkin

Keep up the voting! Fabulous news that this warm weather is allowing the work to proceed quicker than anticipated. The Lord will provide!!!
novembre 24, 2009 @ 8:49 EST
hermosa

5 days left.......keep voting:)
novembre 24, 2009 @ 10:12 EST
Danielle R.

vote vote vote vote!
novembre 24, 2009 @ 4:10 EST
EnidP

Keep thos voting fingers working
novembre 24, 2009 @ 4:57 EST
Lois

Love those votes! Don't be shy.
novembre 24, 2009 @ 10:21 EST
munchkin

Keep the comments coming! I've never known Hermosa 'people' to not be able to 'talk' :-)
novembre 25, 2009 @ 7:51 EST
hermosa

keep on voting......let's do this!
novembre 25, 2009 @ 9:38 EST
DML

Vote, vote, vote!
novembre 25, 2009 @ 5:35 EST
L. Stead

The construction has begun! Keep those votes coming please. If everybody keeps voting we can still make it.
novembre 26, 2009 @ 8:56 EST
Danielle R.

thanks for the update. :)
novembre 26, 2009 @ 11:35 EST
D. Rowaan

and another comment.
novembre 26, 2009 @ 11:36 EST
synchrowhoo

we can do this! keep voting and commenting! :)
novembre 26, 2009 @ 4:22 EST
haw1992

i love camp hermosa.
novembre 26, 2009 @ 4:24 EST
debbie

VOTE every day!!! what if, when every time you voted, you added a comment? it wouldn't have to be anything big, just like vote, or how great hermosa is. that way, we would get lots more comments and maybe move on from all the comments.
novembre 26, 2009 @ 5:16 EST
Sarah

I just voted, and commented!
novembre 26, 2009 @ 5:17 EST
Sarah

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!
novembre 26, 2009 @ 6:40 EST
Lynda

I think thats a great idea debbie! Lets keep those votes coming!
novembre 26, 2009 @ 6:42 EST
pastcamper

Camp Hermosa is an awesome place for people of all ages to enjoy what seems like an all TOO SHORT a time on beautiful Lake Huron. Let's keep it up to date with this improved system.
novembre 26, 2009 @ 10:02 EST
jen_4d

I keep voting, we really need this.
novembre 26, 2009 @ 10:03 EST
Dawn

Many lifelong friendships, and even some marriages, begin at Camp Hermosa. We need to keep it flourishing!!
novembre 26, 2009 @ 10:08 EST
munchkin

Keep the votes coming!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 7:35 EST
EnidP

Camp Hermosa - a beautiful place
novembre 27, 2009 @ 11:09 EST
Sarah

Camp is such a great place, and it affects the lives of so many kids
novembre 27, 2009 @ 4:25 EST
debbie

Lets keep those votes and comments coming!!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 4:27 EST
brendamac

I started going to Hermosa about 50 years ago, and am still connected to the camp and its purpose for being. Lets keep it going and improving. I can remember the camp with no pool too !
novembre 27, 2009 @ 4:51 EST
haw1992

woo over 1000 votes!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 5:56 EST
DML

Keep the votes a comin'!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 8:30 EST
KML

R O W D I E keep the votes coming please!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 8:32 EST
BOB rocks

Sturin' the purple stew! Vote PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 9:55 EST
Sarah H

remember, even if you are voting with mutipul email address, you can still comment at the same time (even if it looks funny)
novembre 27, 2009 @ 9:59 EST
Sarah

it would be nice, if at camp, when it rained, we could actually still use the bathrooms!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 10:01 EST
lynda

with the new septic system, Sarah, that could actually happen. Imagine, not having to sent kids across the camp to use the shower building!
novembre 27, 2009 @ 10:03 EST
JDN

And imagine all of the awesome things we could do with the fundraising money we have already raised that would be freed up if we win this contest! Hermosa is an amazing place and the money can make a big difference in keeping it an amazing place for kids, families, staff and volunteers alike!
novembre 28, 2009 @ 12:21 EST
brendamac

"In the Stars HIS Handiwork I See" and on a clear night, it really shows at Hermosa.
novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:57 EST
DML

Still voting!
novembre 28, 2009 @ 1:52 EST
KML

Last big push for votes! Go team!
novembre 28, 2009 @ 1:53 EST
Sarah

keep voting
novembre 28, 2009 @ 4:47 EST
L. Stead

All of your votes count because we all win just by being part of the Camp Hermosa family!
novembre 28, 2009 @ 4:53 EST
Lynda

hermosa is really a great place.
novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:48 EST
RYALLIamsah

even if you have already voted for the day, remember to come back and comment. the idea that has the most comments has about 3 times as many comments as votes.
novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:51 EST
BOB rocks

Favourite hermosa memory?
novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:53 EST
Sarah H

My favourite hermosa memory would have to be making lots of new friend who accept you for who you are.
novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:55 EST
lynda

my favourite hermosa memory would have to be the ability to share God's great new to all the kids that come to camp each year.
novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:56 EST
Sarah

I think that I will have to agree, my favourite memory is making new friends
novembre 28, 2009 @ 7:58 EST
KML

Most of the people I consider my closest friends, I met at Hermosa over 25 years ago. The connections you make are definitely life long.
novembre 28, 2009 @ 8:58 EST
Lois

Camp Hermosa has an incredible history. Thanks to all who make it happen.
novembre 28, 2009 @ 10:49 EST
Danielle R.

wow, these votes have really shot up recently!
novembre 29, 2009 @ 12:00 EST
D. Rowaan

hermosa builds lasting relationships.
novembre 29, 2009 @ 12:02 EST
bill

Hermosa has made such a huge difference in my life!
novembre 29, 2009 @ 1:06 EST
Care4Others

Happy to see such a worthwhile being promoted. Hope the funding comes through.
novembre 29, 2009 @ 7:48 EST
EnidP

Hermosa is a community of people of all ages who have met and become friends because of their experiences at camp - that beautiful place on the shore of Lake Huron.
novembre 29, 2009 @ 4:40 EST
Mom J

For all the moms out there who are past campers, present campers, mothers of campers, or grandmothers of campers................keep those votes and comments comming in! You can do it!
novembre 29, 2009 @ 4:44 EST
Sarah

My favourite thing about Hermosa is spending time in God's awsome nature.
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:07 EST
lynda

The great Hermosa Pillow Fight
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:10 EST
BOB rocks

my favourite Hermosa memory is all the pranks that get pulled
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:11 EST
debbie

camp fires are always great at hermosa
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:13 EST
Danielle R.

and rec time. :)
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:14 EST
Sarah

one of my favourite things about hermosa is the volenteer oppertunites were we can serve the kids in many different ways.
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:15 EST
D. Rowaan

and of course vespers.
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:16 EST
RYALLIamsah

congrats guys, we made it over 100 comments!!! great job!
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:16 EST
Lynda

Vespers is the best!
novembre 29, 2009 @ 9:18 EST
synchrowhoo

S E P T I C thats the way we spell septic! lets get. a new septic! WOOO
novembre 29, 2009 @ 10:02 EST
BStead

Thank you to everyone who has voted. To me, this has been a huge success!
novembre 29, 2009 @ 11:15 EST
jgf

i miss this place--such an incredible camp that changes so many lives.
novembre 29, 2009 @ 11:42 EST
Lois

Vote for the Septic Upgrade!!!
novembre 29, 2009 @ 11:51 EST
Wendy

Have we made it to the next round?
d�cembre 1, 2009 @ 12:29 EST

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