Saturday, May 3, 2008
Aerial Photos
Mike Barber flew several members over Kamp Kipa so we may all enjoy this beautiful view. The First picture is of the property and the second shows the original buildings on this property. What excitement here in the Southwest.
Camp Planning Committee - January 2006
Now the work begins. There were many meetings and discussions where thoughts and suggestions were discussed. Should we demolish all the buildings? Work with what we have and add new facilities?, etc. A Master plan for the camp for long term needs and desires as well as considering immediate needs to have a camp operational as soon as possible were discussed. God willing, we hope to have an operational facility for the 2009 camp season.
A Kamp Kipa Board was formed. The members are listed below. These positions are recommended locally and ratified by the LLC.
Camp director/chairman - Jim Moll
Board Members:
* Steve Forstie
* Art Harju
* Bob Johnson
* Daryl Johnson
* Shannon Simonson
* Harvey Skoog
A New Camp Planning Committee was formed. Members were selected by the Kamp Kipa Board. Current members are:
* Larry Anderson
* Steve Forstie
* Keith Kesti
* Steve Moll
* Scott Raisanen
A Kamp Kipa Board was formed. The members are listed below. These positions are recommended locally and ratified by the LLC.
Camp director/chairman - Jim Moll
Board Members:
* Steve Forstie
* Art Harju
* Bob Johnson
* Daryl Johnson
* Shannon Simonson
* Harvey Skoog
A New Camp Planning Committee was formed. Members were selected by the Kamp Kipa Board. Current members are:
* Larry Anderson
* Steve Forstie
* Keith Kesti
* Steve Moll
* Scott Raisanen
Monday, December 10, 2007
history continued
Some things that are included in this new property.
A main lodge with kitchen area.
17 cabins
8 Ramada's
3 bathhouses
A lot of pine trees
On a meeting held January 2006 Chet Lodge was approached and agreed to permit the congregation to sell his land and purchase the alternate property. In agreeing to this Chet had several wishes, among them were that:
1. Funds received from the sale of the land be used to purchase and develop a camp to support youth work for the benefit of the whole Zion.
2. The camp property acquired be named Kamp Kipa in memory of his wife Kirsti.
The mission statement was finalized and approved.
Primary discussion at this meeting was to develop framework for a master plan.
The asking price for the new camp land was $1.5M.
There was $125,000.00 in the fund. Many things were needed: congregational approval, camp inspections for environmental suitability, zoning approval, feasibility of use, etc.
It was a strong and rising real estate market, and the owner was looking for a commitment in order to take the property off the market. In all the years of searching, never had a camp that so closely answered the needs become available. It seemed that if at all possible, this camp should be acquired, however the challenges seemed insurmountable. It became evident that when God blesses, the pieces fall into place and things happen as they are meant.
In a very short time, all the inspections were completed, bank financing was promised (with the LLC co-signing the note), zoning requirements were met and the local congregations approved and recommended an offer be made for $950,000. The offer was accepted with the seller desiring a short close. Funds became available immediately! There were donations, loans from Congregations, individual members and a bank loan obtained. It seems a miracle that all this could happen in such a short time.
The new camp land purchase was finalized on February 16th 2006.
A main lodge with kitchen area.
17 cabins
8 Ramada's
3 bathhouses
A lot of pine trees
On a meeting held January 2006 Chet Lodge was approached and agreed to permit the congregation to sell his land and purchase the alternate property. In agreeing to this Chet had several wishes, among them were that:
1. Funds received from the sale of the land be used to purchase and develop a camp to support youth work for the benefit of the whole Zion.
2. The camp property acquired be named Kamp Kipa in memory of his wife Kirsti.
The mission statement was finalized and approved.
Primary discussion at this meeting was to develop framework for a master plan.
The asking price for the new camp land was $1.5M.
There was $125,000.00 in the fund. Many things were needed: congregational approval, camp inspections for environmental suitability, zoning approval, feasibility of use, etc.
It was a strong and rising real estate market, and the owner was looking for a commitment in order to take the property off the market. In all the years of searching, never had a camp that so closely answered the needs become available. It seemed that if at all possible, this camp should be acquired, however the challenges seemed insurmountable. It became evident that when God blesses, the pieces fall into place and things happen as they are meant.
In a very short time, all the inspections were completed, bank financing was promised (with the LLC co-signing the note), zoning requirements were met and the local congregations approved and recommended an offer be made for $950,000. The offer was accepted with the seller desiring a short close. Funds became available immediately! There were donations, loans from Congregations, individual members and a bank loan obtained. It seems a miracle that all this could happen in such a short time.
The new camp land purchase was finalized on February 16th 2006.
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