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Restaurant – This Friday don’t miss the Smoked Butt mitt kraut & mashed potatoes Special. Thanks to Laura Oroni & Crew for a fabulous Turkey dinner last Saturday! Other upcoming fine culinary opportunities
July 20 – the Walleye is back by popular demand!!!
July 27 – Laurie Vandahm’s BBQ Pork Tenderloin
Entertainment – we have entertainment lined up for every Friday this summer. Here’s the next couple of weeks
This Friday – Vaguely Familiar Acoustic Duo
July 20 – Piano Man Peter Miletic
July 27 – Organ Sing-Along and Dorothy Janssens Celebration of Life
Volunteer Duties – just a reminder that fulfilling your duties is important to the functioning of camp and our offerings. Your three duties are a key obligation of being a cottage owner. If something comes up it is your responsibility to switch with someone or find a suitable replacement. When duties are missed committee chairs often have to step in to keep things going. Those folks are already giving generously of their time and really don’t want to do another duty. A missed duty will result in a $250 fine. Remember to dress suitably for your duties. Closed toed shoes and t-shirts are recommended for kitchen duties.
Cottages for bid – the Illinois District has two cottages up for bid. To be eligible to own a cottage you must have been a member of a Turner society for at least one year by the time the bids are opened on July 23rd at the next District Council meeting. Submit your bid in a sealed envelope with a check for your full bid amount, which must be the minimum bid of $1,500 or more. Include how many years you have been a member and to which Society you belong. Bids will be opened and read at the July 23rd District Council meeting. Should you have a winning bid you may take possession immediately and you will have all the rights and privileges (pool tags, youth program, coupon book, etc.) for the remainder of the 2018 season.
Cottage 26 – one room cottage in Mosquito Hollow
Cottage 52 – one room cottage in Aurora Lane
Cottage Reclamation Opportunity – the District is also in possession of cottage 237, which is in severe disrepair. It is located just past the Sugar Bowl below the service road where the road bends. There is a picture of this cottage next to the definition of “Fixer Upper” in the dictionary. Since this cottage will require a significant upgrade investment The District is not asking for any bid. It is a larger footprint cottage and we are looking for someone who is handy and willing to bring it back to life. If you are interested please see Howard Boress & Kurt Potthast of Buildings & Grounds. The county building codes are very strict with what can and can’t be done and they’ll help you review the possibilities. Once you come up with a plan approved by Buildings & Grounds the Council will review and approve. As a side note, this is why the Camp Committee periodically does walk-throughs of camp and details repairs/work for cottages if they need it. This one got away from us and we’re trying to make sure cottages don’t get to the point of having to be torn down.
Communication – Jim Roth is leading a committee to develop ideas to improve communicate at camp. If you are interested in serving on this committee please see Jim Roth or email him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sound Mind, Sound Body – that’s the heart of Turnerism, Turning, fitness, and athletic endeavors. Camp provides a lot of opportunities to keep your bodies well tuned and to play.
Postural Fitness – a gentle stretching program to keep your body loose and limber. Meets during some mornings at the Rathskeller. See certified instructor Sara Schiller the program leader for details and nominal costs.
Boot Camp – a higher energy level fitness class to challenge each participant. Meets during some mornings at the Rathskeller. See certified instructor Courtney Barts the program leader for details and nominal costs.
Pool Fundraiser – July 29 @ 8:30 in the Dining Hall. European breakfast will include scrambled eggs, bacon, meats, cheeses, fruit and yogurt all for only $10. Thank you Dave Zwiefel
ATTENTION: All you crafters. If you would like to sell your craft items - Craft Fair at the Ladies House on Sunday, August 12th - 11 AM til? Will serve hot dogs, water and pop.$10/table. Make your reservation at the Raths on Fridays or my e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
All age Safety Breaks at the Pool - Please understand that we will be calling all age safety breaks at the pool when the weather is extremely hot. We want to make sure that our staff is able to cool down and hydrate. Thank you, The Youth Committee
YOUTH - Congratulations to our Camper of the Weeks: Kennedy Ivy and Will Schaffer; and Swimmer of the Weeks: Quinn Sandine, Sam DeRusha, Ava Pardo, Addie Tuecke, Kasidy Web and Colton Koester. Way to go, campers! We are so proud of your hard work this week!
A huge Turner clap to our Staff and Campers for putting together this seasons Water Show, Battle of the Bands. Special thanks to Kelli VanDahm for going above and beyond every day for the Youth Program! Don’t miss out on the Water Show tomorrow at the pool. Gates open at 5:30pm and show starts promptly at 6:00pm. Water and treats available for purchase. Campers, be sure to come to mystery morning, Friday July, 20th for a WILD surprise!
Future Dates:
Saturday, July 14- Water Show (Pool)
Wednesday, July 18- 9 and Under Sleep Out (Afield)
Wednesday, August 1- 10 and Over Sleep Out (Afield)
Wednesday, August 8- Corn Roast at the Pool
Friday, August 10- Farewell Awards (Friday Night Fish Fry)
Saturday, August 11- Final Show (Sugar Bowl)
Save the date of July 28th for a full day of fun and remembrance. FOUNDERS DAY and TURNER TROT. Begins at 10:00am at the front gate with parade to the A Field. Wear your German attire and bring your antique cars and vehicles. Children’s short program followed by the Turner Trot. See you there!!!
THE BRICKS HAVE ARRIVED! Thanks to Art Stevenson and Laura Koehler for taking care of the installation of the latest brick order! Stop by the Memorial Park Brick patio to check out the new bricks!
Liz Kenty is trying to set up a remind app. This app will remind Turner’s of events and meetings and things going on at camp. If you’d like to be on this app please text Liz Kenty @ 312-286-5354. Your name, your email address and cell phone number & cottage #( if you have one ) Then you will be sent an invite to join.
WEEKLY BULLETIN - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING ME TIME AND LOCATION OF ANY OF YOUR EVENTS. If you would like to publish an item email me no later the Wednesday afternoon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you, Chris
KELLI VAN DAHM – GOLDEN SHOE AWARD WINNER
