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THE CAMPER COMPANION Summer Camp 2007 Summer Camp 2007 Newsletter of Camp Quality Kentuckiana www.campqualityky.com
December 2013
Camp Quality Kentuckiana P. O. Box 35474 Louisville, KY 40232 (502) 507-3235 www.campqualityky.com INSIDE THIS ISSUE Camper Graduates
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Executive Director’s Letter
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Hope & Inspiration Breakfast
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Harvest Homecoming
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Cowboys for Kids
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CQ On the Road Teams
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UK NCAA Floor
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Night at the Zoo
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Light Up Louisville
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Lou-E Holiday Taste
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Camper’s News Corner
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Family Perspectives
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Camper Letter
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Reunion Dinner
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Donors About Camp Quality Memorials/Honorariums
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Amber, Tristan, Heather, Kinsey, Ariel, Jeremiah
We wish you every success and happiness and hope to see all of you back in 2015 as companions.
The Camp Quality Kentuckiana 2014 Camp theme will be “Heros”. It’s never too early to start making plans! Camp dates are 6/22/14 to 6/27/14.
Our 2014 Camp online registration opens for Campers and Companions on March 1, 2014. Deadline for Camper and Companion registration is June 5, 2014
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Camp Quality Kentuckiana hosted the Hope & Inspiration Celebration Breakfast at Big Springs Country Club on Oct. 18th. Special thanks to the dedicated volunteers of the Steering Committee for all their time and work in organizing this amazing and successful event on behalf of the CQ kids. Many caring individuals joined together to make a difference – Dawn Gee was emcee and Scotty Davenport was guest speaker. Lindsay & Heather (campers) and Gena Johnson, (camper Aiden’s Mom) shared their personal stories about Camp Quality. Campers Claire and Tessa served as greeters.
Holiday Greetings to everyone! I’m so excited about becoming your new executive director and wanted to thank the CQK personnel committee for entrusting me with the job of making sure your program stays the best in the USA! As I said at our annual Reunion event, all campers and parents should be extremely thankful for the amazing group of volunteers who contribute to the CQK camp and our year round program of events. It’s obvious that my job will be made a lot easier because of their efforts and dedication. Camp Quality Kentuckiana has also hired a new development director and I’m pleased to announce that former companion Eddie Bobbitt has taken the position. Eddie will help CQK focus on a variety of our fundraising projects and be a major asset in our organization reaching its annual financial goals. Welcome aboard Eddie and I personally look forward to working with you.
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On Oct. 10 , CQ campers, companions, and staff braved stormy weather to participate in the New Albany Harvest Homecoming parade. A hardy group, their spirits were not dampened and a good time was had by all. CQ campers, parents, companions, and volunteer staff manned a booth for 4 days during the Harvest Homecoming Festival, while spreading the mission of Camp Quality Kentuckiana and Pediatric Cancer Awareness. Thank you Eddie and Country Lake staff for organizing this event, and for all who came out in support, and to enjoy the festivities.
One final note is that now that the holiday season is upon us and the New Year quickly approaching, I hope each of you begins to feel the excitement towards our 2014 camp. As announced at the Reunion, our theme for this years’ camp will be HEROES and the dates are June 22-27th. So mark your calendars and begin making your plans for attending what promises to be the Best Camp Quality Kentuckiana ever! Please help me make my 1st Camp Quality experience loads of fun and a week to remember for all!!! Cheers, Charlie “O” (Obranowicz)
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The 13th annual Cowboys for Kids Benefit for CQ Kentuckiana was held on Sept. 28 at the Breckinridge County Fairgrounds in Hardinsburg, KY. The weather was a beautiful sunny, fall day with a record turnout. For CQ attendees, the day began with a delicious picnic meal provided and served by the Hardinsburg Hardee’s staff. The horse competitions, barrel racing, flag racing, and pole bending were spirited and fun for participants and spectators. The day was filled with activities for the kids: train, horse, and wagon rides, games galore, and face painting. The food served up by Mrs. Haynes and her team was down-home good. The desserts were sinfully delicious. The silent and live auctions offered something for everyone. What an absolutely awesome day with our Cowboy Friends!
U of K NCAA 2012 Championship Floor Raffle For the past 3 years, since the inaugural LSC 5K, 10K, and half marathon, Camp Quality Kentuckiana has sponsored an “On The Road For Children Dealing With Cancer” Team. This st year the camper team took 1 place in fundraising, and will celebrate together with a Wick’s Pizza Party gift card. The 1st place individual winner is camper Lindsay, who received a Salsarita’s gift card. Thank you to all who participated to make this fun event a success for Summer Camp 2014 for the CQ kids.
Northwestern Mutual generously presented a U of K NCAA Championship 13" x 18" souvenir floor section to Camp Quality Kentuckiana to raffle off as a fundraiser for summer camp 2014. Our friends at Northwestern Mutual proudly support Pediatric Cancer as their corporate charity. The lucky winner's chance, Charles Taylor of Louisville, was drawn by camper Aiden accompanied by campers Tessa and Lindsay, on WHAS Great Day Live November 25th. Thank you to all who supported this cause, and a very special thank you to Northwestern Mutual. Happy Camping in 2014 to the kids of Camp Quality!
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Night at the Zoo
Light up Louisville Camp Quality Kentuckiana Kids joined in celebrating Light Up Louisville on the Big Boy parade float, featuring the big Boy mascot from the Louisville League of Mascots, and complete with Christmas decorations and snow machine. Thank you Big Boy Restaurants. What a thrilling ride!
Camp Quality kids were guests of Kosair Charities at Halloween Night @ the Zoo on Oct. 15. The kids came dressed for fun as they enjoyed the magicians, trick-or-treating, and all that the zoo has to offer. What a fun night! Thank you Kosair Charities.
Lou-E Holiday Taste
CQ Camper News Corner
It was a great night with friends at the Lou-E Holiday Taste benefitting Camp Quality Kentuckiana kids. Mascot Maximillion, with campers Aiden and Lindsay, was one of the mascots supporting this awesome event. Thank you Lou-E, and all who donated, volunteered to work, and attended.
Congratulations to 2013 CQ Camper Graduate Kinsey as a recipient of the Bell Award, Youth Service Honor, for her outstanding community service. Way to go, Kinsey!
All Christmas artwork by Camp Quality Kentuckiana Campers
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What Camp Quality means to me. I am a camper dad. I love seeing all of these special kids come together in June, seeing how they have grown, watching their excitement to see each other and excitement about their week away. A couple of years ago, I joined the COC as a parent advocate. I knew little of how camp came together, how it sustained itself, and how it was really a year-long organization. Over the years I have become involved with both attending fundraisers and assisting with some of the fundraising. I love representing the kids and promoting Camp Quality whenever possible. I have grown to love my deeper involvement and I look forward to committing more time to these great kids so they and future kids can continue to experience this great organization. Doug Nielsen Camp Quality means so much to me! It is my second family! I look forward to camp every year, the reunion and every other camp event! Even if I haven’t seen my friends for a year we get back together like it has only been a couple of days being away from each other! But I do text them and keep up with them all year long and especially up until camp. Camper Tessa, (Age 13) When I was first approached about sending my 5 year old to a camp for a whole week after just coming off 47 weeks of chemo, I wouldn't even consider it. As time went by however and I heard more about it and grew closer to the people involved with Camp Quality, I finally relented and agreed to send my little girl, whom I'd never spent more than a day or two away from since birth, to Camp Quality. Was it an easy decision? Not by a long shot, but she wanted to go and I trusted the nurses and companions that would be watching over her. When she left I bawled. I cried off and on all week, the longest week of my life. I took some comfort in the fact we hadn't received any phone call saying she was homesick or worse, hurt. Finally Friday came and when my baby climbed off that bus looking disheveled, dirty and tired and smiling the biggest smile I'd ever seen, running towards us with her arms spread wide, I knew in my heart we'd made the right decision in letting her go. It's our tradition now to go out to dinner right after we pick her up so we can sit and listen to her regale stories of her amazing week with her amazing Camp Quality family. Michelle Nielsen
Dear Camp Quality COC: As we near Thanksgiving, my school encourages us to write letters of thanks to those who positively impact our lives. As I was deciding who to write my letter to this year, I knew I needed to let you all know how grateful I am to have camp in my life. All of you bring so much happiness to me and all the other campers. The one week of camp each summer is one of the greatest of the year. I love knowing that I have a big, loving family at CQ, a family that understands each other’s hardships, shares each other’s joy, and is filled with hope. As I approach my final year of camp this coming summer, I must say that I am eternally grateful for all the unforgettable memories that camp has granted me, the many friends I’ve made, and for being able to be a part of such an incredible community. You guys work so hard to make camp happen each summer, and know that I never take that work for granted. I love you guys and cannot wait to see you at the reunion this month! Sincerely, Claire (camper, age 15). 5
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The 2013 Camp Quality Camper Graduates were recognized at the Reunion Dinner on Nov. 30 at the Ramada Inn Hurstbourne. Also, acknowledged with a standing ovation were craft ladies, Sharron & Sharon, and, snack lady, Millie. It was a fun-filled evening with family and friends. There was great food, an awesome video thanks to Larry, an amazing memory-filled logbook thanks to Tim, beautiful decorations created by Jessica, and entertainment by the Balloon Man. In the holiday spirit, Santa made an appearance to chat with the children and hand out bags of goodies from our friends at St. Mark’s United Church of Christ.
We send deepest appreciation to all of you whose support exemplifies your belief in our mission and its success Director's Club - $15,000 or more Children's Hospital Foundation Cowboys for Kids Kidz Poker Run Kosair Charities Marshall Charitable Foundation Riders for Kids
Diamond Club - $10,000 or more Fauth, Mark Greater Louisville Assoc of Realtors & Affiliates Gold Club - $1,000 or more Blue Knights Campus Quilts Cheerva, Dr. Alexandra Clark Co Sheriff Danny Rodden Coke, Todd & Karen Collin's Classic Fall Runathon Race Participants Florence Elks Lodge 314 Henderson Confidential Services
Platinum Club - $5,000 or more Adkins Machinery Thunder Benefit Camp Quality Golf Scramble Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd Co Kentucky Elks Charitable Trust PRP CQ Car Show Fundraiser
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Gold Club - $1,000 or more (continued) Hudson Community Church Publishers Printing Co Hussung Mechanical/HMC Service Co Reinstine Hertweck, Paige Irish Care, Inc (O'Shea's, Bardstown Road) Ronaldo Designer Jewelry Kentucky One Health Ice Cream Social Sam's Club of Clarksville, IN Kosair Children's Pharmacy Segrest, Trish Lange, Brent & Dawn State Farm CQ Show @ Mike Linnig's Lockard, Bill & Jane Texas Roadhouse Lyndon Elks Lodge The Hartfield Compay, Inc. Meghan's Mountain Truckers United for Charities Miller Trailways, Inc. Wick's Pizza Parlor & Pub Odom Foundation, Inc. Zambelli Fireworks Parks, Stacey Silver Club – Donations valued up to $1,000 Amerimed, Inc. Anderson, Joe & Cynthia Antle, Carol Arby's Bailey, Craig & Shanita Bairds Auto Parts, Inc. Bayer, Mildred Bellucci, Sharon Bertolone, Kathy Bhatt, Karen Bhatt, Nicole Bhatt, Santosh & Karen Blue Bell Ice Cream Blue Grass Comm. Fdn Borowick, Scott Bowman, Jeremy Breland, Lamont Brown, Thomas Brownmiller, Cliff Buno, Joel Butts, Jackie Carlton, Brent Casey, Mary Caufield's Community Home Medical/ Hanger’s Homecare Cook, Barbara Cooper, David Cunningham Golf Car Co Cupcakes for Chloe Devil's Attic Dolwick, Paul & Karen
Eclipz Salon Eco Lab Ehret, Kurt Ernspiker, Karen Ernstberger, Aaron & Ellen Feller, Suzanne Garvey, Mike & Debbie Goose Creek Diner Gray, Jane Hardee's Hardinsburg Henderzahs, Greg & Patty Hill, Bradley Hill, Dawn Hoffman, Everett Home Depot Hooters Huff, Cindy Jacobi, Gary & Linda Jim Hendrix Service Centers, Inc Jones, Beverly Jones, Mike Justin Graphics Karem, Louie Kellogg Snacks Louisville Bakery Kentucky One Health Kroger Gift Service Dept Land Rovers Lange, Nancy & Gary Leggett, John Legos for Leukemia Liechty, Ann Liechty, Sonia
Louisville & Ky Numismatic Assoc Malone, Melody Marrett, Bob Marshall, Billie Martin, Ernie Martin, Michael McCauley, Phil McConnell, Tony McFarland, Rue & Carolyn Memorial UMC Miller, Dennis Miller, Dennis & Louise Minogue, Conor Minogue, Dan & Judy Minogue, Don Monroe Township Fire Dept Morrison, Kinsey Nguyen, Meridith & Vinh Nielsen, Doug & Michelle Nuss, Sherry O'Dell, Justin Oleary, Shane Olive Garden Restaurant Paras, Jacqueline Parks, David Parks, Pat Patterson, Grace Payne, Cameron Perdue, Frances Pollard, Jenni Pollard, Mary Ann
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Prudential Heating & Cooling Rainbolt, Nathan Reisert, Bill Rosenberg, Siddy Ruffa, Rhonda Salsarita's Fresh Cantina Scherm, Stacie Scheu & Kniss Schwoeppe, Jeff & Amy Schwoeppe, Robert & Debbie Smith, David Smith, Michelle Spanyer, Dave & Sherry St. Augustine Church St. Mark's Elective Class Sullivan, Angie Sun & Skincare Research Thomey, Shirley Ann Total Athletic Concepts Tumbleweed Grill U of L Pediatric Cancer & Blood Disorders Outpatient Clinic Uhde, Saundra Underwood Vol. Fire Dept Velotta Design, LLC Wade, Darita Westbay, James Wheeler, Vicki White, Hal Whitfill, John Wickliffe, Linda Wood, Rebecca YMCA
In Memory of Sam Snyder Naber, Kimberley
In Memory of Mark Lehmann Lehmann III, George
In Memory of Robert Josephsen St. George Lodge #239
In Memory of Jonnae Taylor Metzer, Janice
In Memory of Mariah Cashen Lockard, Bill & Jane
In Memory of William Ross Paul & Ann Chiszer Living Trust
In Memory of Lindley Lockard Lockard, Bill & Jane
In Memory of Peggy Massey Massey, Mary T
In Memory of Loretta Wallace Miller, Dennis Moore, PJ
In Memory of Doyle Caffee, Sr. Caffee, Ruby Copeland, Bob & Patty Fagan, Sonya Fairdale Lodge #942 Finn, Mildred Leichhardt, Alan Meeks, Margaret Mulsmeyer, Jerome & Murlene Stringvellow, Inc. TYMCO
In Memory of James Neal Thompson Hechinger Fred & Sandy Thompson, Virginia Williams, Harry Wed Night Poker Boys Quimby, Daniel
In Memory of Dottie Adams Rigsby, Dale & Ray McDermott, Matthew & Patricia Black, William & Ann Frederick, David & Nancy Long, Paul & Patricia Schreck, Mary Ellen & Robert Small, Samuel & Rita Gower, Danny & Doris
In Memory of Barbara Browning Bader, Victoria & William Lotz, David & Mary Speers, Sheila & James In Memory of Brooke Clemons Parks, Stacey
In Honor and Memory of all campers Meghan’s Mountain
In Honor of Jennifer Weihe Wood, Rebecca
In Honor of Abby Malone Snyder Sylvia
In Honor of Joey Sullivan Sullivan, Angie
In Honor of Conor Minogue Minogue, Dan & Judy Minogue, Don
In Honor of Megan Steinberg Casey, Mary
In Honor of Greg Henderzahs Lockard, Bill & Jane In Honor of Heather Kays/Tessa Nielson/ Lindsay Payne Reinstine, Hertwekd Paige In Honor of Jeffrey Marlamert Thomas, Jessica
In Honor of Nancy Lange Schuhmann, Linus & Laura In Honor of Nathan Decker Minzenberger, Lynda In Honor of Patrick McSweeney McSweeney, Mike & Debbie
Camp Quality is a 501(C)3, non-profit organization whose mission is to support children with cancer and their families. There are currently 15 camps in 11 different states, with over 900 children participating each year. Camp Quality Kentuckiana offers children ages 6-16 a one-week camping experience and provides these special children a unique opportunity to be kids again. Campers enjoy a wide and exciting range of activities including: swimming, fishing, crafts, games, music, fire engines, hot air balloons, fireworks shows, and boating. Best of all, our campers form loving, caring relationships with other campers and their own caring companion. Our various activities throughout the year provide our campers and their families opportunities to socialize with each other. Camp Quality Kentuckiana cannot survive without our volunteers and charitable giving. To give these children a truly memorable experience, a week of camp proves to be very expensive, both in funds and manpower. If you have any interest in getting involved with Camp Quality in any capacity, please contact our office at (502) 507-3235. We will be happy to send you more information on this truly special organization. You can also find more information on our websites: Camp Quality Kentuckiana: www.campqualityky.com Camp Quality USA, Inc.: www.campqualityusa.com
As long as there are children with cancer, we will strive to support them. Camp Quality is all about hope—hope for a cure, hope for the future.
Camp Quality Kentuckiana USA P O Box 35474 Louisville, KY 40232
NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID LOUISIVILLE, KY PERMIT NO. 1373
