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- A Letter From John David (JD)
- Save the Date for the 2020 Benefit Dinner
- Read All About It! CSM Recognized by the Catholic Foundation of Michigan
- 2020 Registration
- Thank You, Friends and Family of CSM
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A LETTER FROM
JOHN DAVID (JD)
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| Remembering warmer temperatures on a day trip to Mackinac Island! |
Dear Friends and Family of
Camp Sancta Maria,
We want to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy New Year! We look forward with eager anticipation to all that our Lord and his Mother have in store for CSM in 2020.
As we write this message, the wind chill is in the teens, but our hearts are warmed by the love and support of you, our CSM family and friends.
We extend a very special thank you to everyone who has contributed to our 2019 Annual Appeal! In combination with the anonymous donor who has pledged to match your gifts up to $32,000, we'll be able to complete many projects at Camp this season. However,
we haven't met our $32,000 goal yet, so please prayerfully consider being part of the matching gift program. There's still time to make your donation--which will be doubled--and you will make an impact on the lives of our children and grandchildren this summer. Thank you for your commitment to the kids at Camp Sancta Maria!
We're excited to share with you some CSM news and highlights, including some special ways you can help us move forward with our mission of forming young Christian lives.
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CSM Is In the News Again!
We're thrilled to share with you an article
from the Catholic Foundation of Michigan
entitled, "
Camp Sancta Maria Helps Youth Encounter God in Laughter, Nature, and Silence."
The article includes the following quote from Mark Mastracci, CSM alumnus and Trustee:
"Camp Sancta Maria offers the opportunity to grow in love of the Lord and love of nature. Camp allows young people to grow in personal responsibility away from their parents, to think for themselves and become part of a team of young Christian people. I cannot think of a better place for young people to grow into well-rounded individuals than Camp Sancta Maria."
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2020 Benefit Dinner
Save the date and mark your calendars!
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e invite you to join us for our 2020 Benefit Dinner scheduled for Thursday, March 26, at The San Marino Club in Troy.
The Benefit Dinner is a very important fundraiser for Camp and so we are grateful for your financial and prayerful support. It's also a great opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal with wonderful folks, all while supporting the kids of CSM. We look forward to seeing you there! Details and links can be found below or by clicking here: Benefit Dinner
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2020 Golf Outing
While you have your calendars out, please save the date for our 2020 Golf Outing scheduled for Thursday, June 4, at Greystone Golf.
Why not gather a foursome and join us for a fun day on a beautiful golf course, all while supporting the kids at Camp. Or register yourself and we'll find a team for you! Tickets are also available for dinner only. More details to follow soon.
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2020 Registration
Two sessions are already sold out and others are nearing capacity, so
remember to register your child or grandchild soon for their BEST SUMMER EVER! Follow the links below more for information or to register, or click here:
Registration
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As always, we thank you in advance for partnering with us to change children's lives.
We are deeply grateful for your kindhearted generosity and your prayerful support. Know that you are always in our prayers, as we count on your assistance for the kids. If you have any questions, please call Jan Klemm at 248-822-8199 or email her at J
[email protected].
May God continue to richly bless you and your loved ones today and always.
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Warm regards,
John David Kuhar
Dad, Donor, and Executive Director |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
2020 CSM BENEFIT DINNER
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Come and support Camp Sancta Maria, while you enjoy great food,
share good laughs, and spend the evening with fellow supporters of CSM.
This year we'll gather again at The San Marino Club in Troy!
Your participation is very important to us,
as it supports
CSM campers and families, facilities, and programs.
We strive to provide every child access to the CSM experience
regardless of their ability to pay. CSM's Scholarship Fund allows us to ensure,
with your help, that no child is turned away. Thank you!
All Are Welcome!
To purchase tickets or a sponsorship, to make a donation, or for more information,
or visit our website by clicking on the BENEFIT DINNER link below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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CSM RECOGNIZED BY THE
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN
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CSM Is In the News Again!
The article from the Catholic Foundation in Michigan includes the following quote from Mark Mastracci, CSM alumnus and Trustee:
"Camp Sancta Maria offers the opportunity to grow in love of the Lord and love of nature. Camp allows young people to grow in personal responsibility away from their parents, to think for themselves and become part of a team of young Christian people. I cannot think of a better place for young people to grow into well-rounded individuals than Camp Sancta Maria."
Click
HERE to read the rest of this encouraging article!
Will you help us by forwarding this email and article to your family and friends to help spread the word about CSM? Sharing this article on social media would be a big help to us, as well!
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| 2020 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! |
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Register Your Child or Grandchild for a Summer
Full of
Fun and Adventure,
Personal Growth, and Spiritual Development
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CSM campers refer to Camp Sancta Maria as
the best way to spend the summer! Give your kids or grandkids
the best two weeks of their life and register them for a session (or more!) at Camp Sancta Maria!
They'll learn new skills, make new friends, work as a team, encourage and support one another, and grow in their relationship with the Lord. Faith and fun all in one place!
Why should your child or grandchild attend CSM?
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PERSONAL GROWTH
Kids open their hearts
while
they are both away from home and in the unique atmosphere of CSM
and the Holy Spirit
is then allowed to
get through to them.
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SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Infused into all of
our activities is an atmosphere of faith.
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FUN
Whether it is s
wimming, horseback riding, ropes course, sports, arts and crafts, adventure games, or a trip to Mackinac Island, their time at camp
is full of fun!
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TECHNOLOGY-FREE
With the ever-increasing prominence of technology in our day, our mission now includes offering young people a respite in a technology-free zone.
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ROOTED IN NATURE
Our campers feel refreshed and experience a sense of wonder as they live more fully in nature--a very different experience from their daily routine.
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FRIENDS FOR LIFE
Campers live and play with some people they may have never met before.
It is a very common experience for campers to form friendships that will extend over
their whole lifetime.
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Ready to register for your child's or grandchild's BEST SUMMER EVER?
Go directly to our registration page by clicking here:
REGISTRATION
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| THANK YOU, FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF CSM! |
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Because of your support of Camp Sancta Maria, we are able to continue in the mission passed down to us since our founding in 1933 of forming young Christian lives--the lives of our children and grandchildren.
Please help us spread the word about the wonderful ways our Lord is changing the lives of so many children and grandchildren at CSM. Will you help us in the following ways?
- Forward this email to a friend by clicking on the link at the bottom of this email.
- Talk about CSM with your friends and neighbors who have young kids.
- Partner with Camp by making a financial investment in our mission.
- Volunteer at Work Camp or one of our events.
- Pray for our campers, our staff, our volunteers, and our collective efforts to continue our mission.
For more information about how you can help or if you have any questions about Camp, please contact Jan Klemm at 248-822-8199 or [email protected].
Thank you for your belief in and support of our mission. God's b
lessings to you and your loved ones.
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Sincerely,
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John David Kuhar
Dad, Donor, and Executive Director |
Fr. Bob Spezia
President, Board of Trustees |
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CSM is held in a trust governed by an independent Board of Trustees. While the Archdiocese of Detroit had generously donated the services of one its priests for decades, they are not responsible for CSM financially. This means that we are responsible to secure our own funding to advance the mission that has been passed down to us since our founding in 1933. To continue this essential work, we need your help. Are you feeling called to donate? Thank you for your prayerful consideration!
Camp Sancta Maria is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity. Our tax id number is 38-6086752. Donors may deduct contributions as provided in Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. We are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers and gifts under Sections 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code.
Donations may be sent to:
Camp Sancta Maria
P. O. Box 613
Washington, MI 48094
Or donate via credit card by contacting us at:
Phone: 248-822-8199
Fax: 866-875-1933
Or donate online by clicking below:
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Thank you for supporting Camp Sancta Maria!
God bless you!
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CSM Contact Information
Phone
: 248-822-8199
Fax
: 866-875-1933
Administrative Address
: PO Box 613
Washington, MI 48094
Physical Address
: 5361 WEST M-32
Gaylord, MI 49735
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Camp Sancta Maria
has been named one of Metro Parent Magazine's
Best Outdoor and Nature Overnight Summer Camps in Michigan
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Camp Sancta Maria
is fully accredited by the
American Camp Association.
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