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CAMP COMMITTEE –This past Sunday was our 3rd and Final cottage owners meeting of the season.  This was also the election of officers for next season and the motion was made and carried that the current team (Cory Litza President, Carol Greuneich Vice President and Cherie Dalbke Secretary) be retained for another year.  Also at the meeting, was a vote to move back to 2 cottage owner's meetings a season.  Starting in 2024, we will hold the opening cottage owners meeting in June and the Final meeting in August.  With email communications, blast texts thru the Reminder app and the Turner email site, there was agreement that enough information was being shared.  Calendars will come out next Spring with the exact dates of the meetings. We still have a couple more weekends of activities and meals at Camp - look forward to seeing you out there.  Camp Committee

BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT 2023 - Online Sign-up Link for
2023 ITC Bocce Ball Tournament is ACTIVE!!!
To sign-up, online and register to play, please visit the following link, below.
You can also find this link on the Illinois Turner Camp Facebook page.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AAFA82BA4FE3-itcbocce

We will also have limited In-person Sign-ups, which we will post, at a later time.
☆☆ 2023 ITC Bocce Tournament ☆☆
☆Date: Saturday, September 2nd, 2023
☆Place: ITC, on top of Beer Mountain
☆Ticket Price: $12/player
☆Game Time: Check-In 8-8:30am
*PLAY BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM*
All proceeds donated to our ITC Youth Fund, so come on out for a day of fun, and show your support. ~ Thank you! Team Bocce

Any questions or concerns, regarding Online registration, please reach out to Julie Arnold
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cell#: 630-234-3838

LIVE BANDS AND A TACO TRUCK – The new event will be starting at 5 pm. Under the A-Field Shelter.  What a great way to end another wonderful Camp Season.  

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley







WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners - this Sunday (8/20 @ 10am) is the Final Cottage Owners meeting of the season.  Part of this meeting every year is the election of Cottage Owners officers (President, Vice-President and Secretary) for the following season.  If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please contact Barbie Zweifel as she is part of the election committee.  The Pool will be open on weekends (Staff guarded) between noon and 5 pm.  If you are scheduled to work a duty at the pool outside of those hours be aware your hours will be shortened but we still need you to show up.  During the week we have implemented a volunteer Supervisor program to watch over the pool.  These supervisors will not be guarding, it is "Swim at your own Risk" and any swimmers under the age of 18 need an adult with them who will act as their guard.  Since it is volunteer work during the week, hours and days may vary.  A sign up genius link has been established if you would like to volunteer and also to see what slots and times the pool will be open.
(https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AAA72FA7FBC61-after1)
See you around Camp, Camp Committee

THE BAR - Thank you all for a wonderful season so far! The bar is open for the next 4 weekends with all of your favorite drinks! Stop by and see us.  A special thank you to all of the bartenders who helped make this summer a success – Erin Beck, Kristin Gatz, Ashley Flowers, Dave Zweifel, Dan DeRusha, Nick Barts, Barb Wurster, and Tina Odachowski!
A few reminders…
Please do not bring your own beverages to the bar. It is ok to walk down with 1 but anything beyond that should be purchased from the bar. We have a liquor license and just like you wouldn’t go to your own local bar with drinks or a cooler, we ask that you not bring your own to the Rath’s.
We will ID you – if you appear to be under the age of 30 and we do not know you, you will be asked for ID. Please be respectful and bring your ID with you.

ART STUDIO - Hello All, This season went by so fast.  Let's celebrate! This Saturday (8/19), starting at 11AM, we will be painting by numbers.  Please bring your own refreshing beverages.  We will be providing the fondue. Space is limited, please let me know if you can make it. $20 for the class, materials are included. Sonia G.

BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT 2023 - Saturday, September 2, 2023 @ Beer Mountain at ITC
TICKET PRICE: $12.00/player
TIME: Check-In: 8:00-8:30 am
**PLAY BEGINS, PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM**
THIS YEAR WE WILL ALSO HAVE A BLOODY MARY BAR, along with Ruthie's famous Hot Dogs!!  Come out to support our ITC Youth...All proceeds donated
Registration will be online and the link, to sign up, will be available, soon, so stay tuned - Hope to see everyone again this year!! Thank you, Team Bocce

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley








TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – The Youth program wrapped up last weekend but there are still many things to do out at Camp.  The pool is still open with abbreviated hours, and we continue to have our Friday night Fish Fry and Special dinners.  This is still the active Camp season, so continue to show up for your assigned duties, limit parking near your cottage to loading and unloading and keep your speed down around Camp.  There are still kids around Camp and with the program ended, they can appear just about anywhere.  Keep your eyes open for them!  See you around Camp. Camp Committee

RESTARUANT - It's Fryday again and the Walleye are back, the Walleye are back!  Get them while they last.  On Saturday join us for the Annual Eiche Wing Ding.  Big meaty wings coated in the Blasgens and Dussman's special sauces.  Don't miss it!  And Sunday night Kim Cazel is making her Chef debut with her Beef Brisket.
And the good eats continue to Labor Day.  Next weekend's Fryday special is Grilled Salmon Burgers.  On Saturday it's the Lincoln Dinner of Leibercasen and the trimmings.  You can't go hungry here on the weekends!  Scott

PENNY SOCIAL - A huge thank you to Chris Mostyn and Barbie Litza for their donation to the
Pool on behalf of the Penny Social. Thanks for a generous $788.50 to the Memorial Fund and 788>50 to Pool Maintenance. Barb Z

THE BAR - Thank you all for a wonderful season so far! The bar is open for the next 4 weekends with all of your favorite drinks! Stop by and see us.  A special thank you to all of the bartenders who helped make this summer a success – Erin Beck, Kristin Gatz, Ashley Flowers, Dave Zweifel, Dan DeRusha, Nick Barts, Barb Wurster, and Tina Odachowski!
A few reminders…
Please do not bring your own beverages to the bar. It is ok to walk down with 1 but anything beyond that should be purchased from the bar. We have a liquor license and just like you wouldn’t go to your own local bar with drinks or a cooler, we ask that you not bring your own to the Rath’s.
We will ID you – if you appear to be under the age of 30 and we do not know you, you will be asked for ID. Please be respectful and bring your ID with you.

ART STUDIO -  Can you believe we are down to our last 2 classes? This summer flew by!!  
This Saturday, we will be working with Resin to make Wine Stoppers and Coasters.  We will be open from 9AM to 1PM.  $20 includes materials & supplies.  Please let me know if you can make it. Peace & Love,  Sonia G.

SPECIAL THANKS TO BUILDING & GROUNDS FROM THE YOUTH -
Special thanks to the staff and campers for the 2023 Final Show. This was a summer for the memories!  A special thank you to the following people for their hard work and dedication to making the Final Show a success!
Show Producer: Adam Koester 
Cory Litza for the assistance with updating the power to supply the show.
Every show has a team that assembles the backdrop, and your 2023 Crew was led by Curt Litza and his team:
1)      Tim Kenelly
2)      Dave Zwiefel
3)      Gary Ruffa
Stage lighting and set up:
1)      Mikey Sullivan
2)      Danny Sullivan
Audio:
1)      Eddie Baumann
This year we had a group of volunteers that worked on updating the trailer used to bring  show to life. A very special thanks to:
1)      Sean Micari for spending much of the day building our trailer.
2)      Tori Cody for putting on the decals
3)      Brandon Pucinski

Thank you to everyone who helped teardown the show when it was all done.
We would encourage parents of program kids to shadow our members that bring this show to you to learn how you can help in the future. The Youth Committee

YOUTH - It’s the end of the summer! For Week 9 of Program, all of the campers worked on their Final Show acts. Staff put in lots of hard work to come up with ideas for the acts and lead their groups! When not practicing for Final Show, the kids played and learned football as a fun way to end the summer! Final Show was a blast and the kids blew us away with their dedication to making the show as amazing as possible. Reyna and Keith did an amazing job of putting everything together!

Thank you to everyone who helped at all with the Youth Program this summer! Even the smallest of things make a huge difference, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We hope the kids had a blast and we will miss everyone! Until next summer!

The pool will be open 12:00-5:00 everyday until Sunday, August 13th. Then, it will be Saturdays and Sundays only from 12:00-5:00. Last day of the pool is Labor Day (September 4th, 12:00-5:00).
ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023, with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP COMMITTEE – Cottage Owners - We are in Final Show week and the campers have been working hard all summer long to prepare for the show.  The show is Saturday night at 7:00 at the Sugar Bowl, so come and join us.  Cheer on the Campers and be prepared to have a great time.  For those of you who are able, we can always use help setting up and tearing down the show.  Set up will meet at the Shelter on Friday at noon.  Look for Adam Koester, who will organize the collection and moving of Final Show materials to the Sugar Bowl.  Tear down will begin immediately following the show.  We appreciate any help you can give us and it makes the project that much quicker for everyone. See you around Camp, Camp Committee

RESTARUANT - This week's spotlight is about Scott Lau himself.  Scott is a GREAT Turner! I am not sure how long he has been a Turner, but we do know his wife Pam has been a lifelong Turner. He has worn many hats over the years and as you all know he LOVES being a Turner. Scott and his team have been in charge of Friday Fish Frys and Specials for years. Join me in THANKING Scott for all his dedication and love of Food and of course BEER!!!  Thank you Scott! Chris

TOM AND CREW SPECIAL DINNER – We are putting on their final dinner this Saturday right after final show. Many of you have requested we serve our popular bacon cheeseburgers, so your wish will be our pleasure to serve, along with chips, too!!  So come on down to the Raths after the show and enjoy this team’s final meal of the season.  On a more personal note, I would like to thank my whole team, both servers and kitchen team. You are nothing but the best and I’m proud to “work” with all of you.
When I was hurt, you jumped all in making sure everything went well.  You have taken Saturday night sales from a $200 to more than $700, in one year!!  Your darn right I’m proud as all of you should be. Thank you. I’ll see y’all next year. Tom

HELLO FROM THE BAR  We are excited for this summer’s entertainment! Below is the lineup:
Friday, August 4 - Elvis 8:00p - 11:00p
All other Saturday nights - DJ Sandy!
Looking forward to a great summer at the Rath’s!

ART STUDIO –  Hello All, This Saturday 8/5 from 9AM to 1PM we will be working with paper, cloth, quotes and glue to create pieces to inspire.  We will be collaging onto clear glass plates and bowls.  Also, we still have many projects that need to be picked up, stop on by.  We should be around on Sunday too. Only 3 more classes left for the summer season, hope to see you soon. Sonia G.

YOUTH - Week 8 was a hot one! The sport of the week was basketball and even though the heat was intense, the kids had awesome energy that really kept it fun. We were able to cool off with some water games like Drip, Drip, Drop and water Heads Up Seven Up. During Lessons on Wednesday, the campers had their last 25 Mile Swim day. It is amazing how many miles they swam this summer!  We finished out week up with some well-deserved free swim and we are so excited to hop into Final Show week! Final Show is Saturday, August 5th. Doors open at 6:30 PM, the Show starts at 7 PM. Campers must be at the Sugar Bowl at 6:30 dressed for opening! Admissions is $3 and Koozies will be sold for $2.
Campers of the Week:
Leighann Schreiber and JJ Mahon
Swimmers of the Week:
Tiny Tots - Nico Bialk
Intermediates - Ellie Mahon
Swimmers - Nathan Moore
Water Safety - Aydan Moore

ITC ONLINE STORE is here!  T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, hats, towels, and more!  $5 from every item purchased goes directly to ITC Youth!  Orders must be completed by midnight on August 13, 2023 with a tentative pick up over Labor Day weekend at camp.  Go to https://waistupstores.com/illinois_turner_camp/shop/home or scan the QR code to place your order today!  Thank you!  Ashley

TURNER WOMEN ANNUAL LUNCHEON – Is this week !! Tuesday, August 8th is the annual luncheon for all Turner women. At 12 noon on the A field under the shelter.  We need appetizers, salads, deserts, drinks, napkins, utensils and ice.  Please text Lyn - 614-309-3815 with what you are bringing, or comment on the Turner Camp Facebook page. Thank you, Lyn

TUNA TOURNEMENT DATE – PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDARS - Saturday October 7th, with the Barenhole open that Friday the 6th as well.  More details to follow.  Thanks, Scott Dussman

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you go www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  

PLEASE MAKE SURE I HAVE THE CORRECT TIME/DATE.  I CAN’T COPY AND PASTE OFF OF A FLYERS OR A PDF.  IT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN IN A FORMAT TO CUT AND PASTE.  If you have any questions, please text or call me 847-361-3367. Thank you, Chris

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 CAMP - We would all like to thank George and Don Mutert for their very generous donation of the shelving and stands in the walk-in cooler at the Raths.  The state inspectors came in last week to review the bar and its operations and went out of their way to say how clean and organized the cooler was.  The new shelving and stands allowed the bar committee to organize that space in the most clean and efficient manner - so again, thank you.  We continue to have Friday Fish Fry and Saturday DJ activities at the Raths thru Labor Day, so don't let your Summer end just because school has started.  The District Bags Tournament that was scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed until the All - Turner Picnic on 9/16.  Our next big event out at Camp will be Bocce Ball on 9/3, be on the lookout for sign up information.  Enjoy the upcoming Fall and consider coming out and watching a Bears game with Turner Friends at the Baren Hohle. Cory Litza - Cottage Owners President
PLEASE READ THE STATE MADATED COTTAGE CLEAN UP DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE BULLETIN  

RESTAURANT -  Friday Fish Fry Specials for the remainder of the summer.
August 26 - Fried Walleye or Fried Perch - get'em while they last!
September 2 - Kessler Ribchen (Smoked Pork Chops) & Kraut
Thanks to our recent cooks Kurt Zitta, Laurie Vandahm, Laura Oroni, Tom Webb & Joe Gatz, and John Blasgen & Scott Dussman for their meals and specials.  All were excellent! Thanks, Scott

ART STUDIO - What a great first season! Thank you all so much! Here is what happening in the next couple of months:
8/27 - Open Space to create from 10AM to 3PM - come & finish up projects. Come & grab finished projects.  
9/3-CLOSED - but I will be at camp, if you need to grab something out of the studio.

 ART SUDIO CONT. -  10/22 - FALL/ HALLOWEEN CRAFTINGS -  BRING YOUR KIDDOS! - 11AM to 3PM - $10. We will be pour-painting pumpkins, please bring your own pumpkin. There will be an option to carve a pumpkin if you want to do that instead. Also, there might be an option to pour- paint some fall and Thanksgiving decorations, as well. More information will be coming soon. After that, let enjoy our holidays & remember to be kind to each other❤️

I will be at camp in between these dates listed above, cleaning and organizing the studio. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  Sonia Gebhardt 847-909-9950  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, please make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you, please go to www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  Thank you,  Chris 

Attention Cottage owners:

The State of Illinois has various agencies that oversee the safe operation of
“Campgrounds.”  Illinois Turner Camp falls in this category.  As such, we (Camp
leadership as well ALL cottage owners) are responsible for ensuring that ALL buildings
and their surrounding areas, including cottages, are maintained in a safe, clean, and
orderly manner. This includes removal of moss on roofs and overgrowth which provides
areas for animals to hide and/or nest and bugs to accumulate. In addition, the State is
also looking at; broken windows, torn screens, structural damage to the cottage and
adjoining area, that creates an unsafe environment for others.

Earlier this summer, the State employee who reviewed our facility identified several
cottages that had an overabundance of items (grills, toys, junk, etc.) that, in their view,
represented an unacceptable safety hazard to the safe operation of the facility.
Although we were “flagged” by the State, we were fortunate to receive a warning rather
than be fined for these incidents. The citations contained a short period of time to
correct the issues, and we were required to send pictures to the State verifying the
conditions were rectified. However, the “flagging” does cause ITC leadership to remind
all cottage owners of their obligation to maintain their cottage and surrounding areas in
a safe, neat, and orderly manner.

This fall, ITC leadership will be conducting a “walk-through” review of all areas of Camp
to identify any cottages that have issues that need to be addressed in accordance with
State of Illinois requirements and ITC’s Rules and Regulations. For any cottages that
are flagged, the cottage owner will receive a written notice indicating the issues to be
rectified and will be given a period of time to address the issue(s) before any penalties
or fines are assessed by ITC.  Any fines which are assessed by the State of Illinois to
ITC will be passed thru to the cottage owner.

Our goal is to ensure that any future review(s) by the State will result in only positive
results and feedback. We appreciate your cooperation.

Illinois District

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 CAMP - The Camp season is slowly coming to an end - kids are back in school and the days are getting shorter.  There is still a lot going on though, so continue to refer to your calendar or the Turner website.  This weekend we have the District Golf Outing (first one was cancelled due to weather) followed by an authentic German Dinner presented by Sue Potthast and her crew.  Come on down and join us for the festivities.  On Sunday morning we will have our final Cottage Owners meeting (9:00 New/10:00 All).  At the meeting we will recap the Summer, you will hear from our Committee Leads and there will be an election of officers for next season.  We look forward to seeing everyone down there.  The Pool remains open on a strictly volunteer basis - with a sign- up genie to volunteer your time.  On the Turner Facebook page and the Turner website you will find a link to the sign-up genie as well as the Rules and Regulations for the Pool for the remainder of the season.  Look forward to seeing you out at Camp - Cottage Owner President - Cory Litza

PLEASE READ THE STATE MADATED COTTAGE CLEAN UP DOCUMENT ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE BULLETIN.  THANK YOU

RESTAURANT -  Friday Fish Fry Specials for the remainder of the summer.
August 19 - The Joe Gatz Sampler Platter - includes a sampling of pulled pork, beef brisket, and his fabulous baked beans
August 26 - Fried Walleye or Fried Perch - get'em while they last!
September 2 - Kessler Ribchen (Smoked Pork Chops) & Kraut
Thanks to our recent cooks Kurt Zitta, Laurie Vandahm, Laura Oroni, Tom Webb & Joe Gatz, and John Blasgen & Scott Dussman for their meals and specials.  All were excellent!
Thanks, Scott

LAST COTTAGE OWNERS MEETING – Sunday, August 21st. Please join us to receive end of season information. 

ART STUDIO - LAST CLASS OF THE SEASON??
8/20 - 11AM TO 1PM - PAINT AND SIP(MATERIALS PROVIDED) - $20 - PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION OF CLASS WILL BE ON THE RATHSKELLER PATIO.. ALSO, BLOODY MARYS AND SCREW DRIVERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.  THIS IS A 21 AND OVER FUNCTION. CLASS LIMIT IS 30 PEOPLE. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
8/27 - OPEN SPACE TO CREATE - 9AM to 3PM - Here is one of your last chances to check out the art studio.  We will be previewing some of the new classes for next year. Let's celebrate what we accomplished this year. This is an opportunity to give us some feedback.  There is always room for improvement....
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for joining us on this journey.? Sonia Gebhardt Phone: 847-909-9950
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IL TURNER CAMP GOLF TOURNAMENT - 4-person Scramble format $65.00 per Golfer August 20, 2022, 11:00 AM Shotgun Start. Located at Bonnie Dundee Golf Course, 270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110.  847-426-5511
Route 25 and Dundee Road (Route 68). Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfers. If you need teammates, I’ll hook you up. To sign up send your groups information to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Call or text Bob Haderlein 773-859-2398

Lincoln Turner German Dinner – Saturday, August 20 Cocktails @ 4pm following the Golf Tournament.  Dinner starts at 6 pm. is a choice of Veal Leberdase or a Thuringer Sausage  Sides: German Potato Salad, Kraut, and Green Beans Dessert included.  This year's dinner is in honor of Barbara Gebhardt, who initiated the Society Dinners.  Chef Sue Potthast
WEEKLY BULLETIN –  If you have something to post in the bulletin, please make sure to email it to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday . If you would like the bulletin to be emailed to you, please go to www.illinoisturners.org and sign up.  Thank you,  Chris

 STATE MANDATED COTTAGE CLEAN UP 

Attention Cottage owners:

The State of Illinois has various agencies that oversee the safe operation of
“Campgrounds.”  Illinois Turner Camp falls in this category.  As such, we (Camp
leadership as well ALL cottage owners) are responsible for ensuring that ALL buildings
and their surrounding areas, including cottages, are maintained in a safe, clean, and
orderly manner. This includes removal of moss on roofs and overgrowth which provides
areas for animals to hide and/or nest and bugs to accumulate. In addition, the State is
also looking at; broken windows, torn screens, structural damage to the cottage and
adjoining area, that creates an unsafe environment for others.

Earlier this summer, the State employee who reviewed our facility identified several
cottages that had an overabundance of items (grills, toys, junk, etc.) that, in their view,
represented an unacceptable safety hazard to the safe operation of the facility.
Although we were “flagged” by the State, we were fortunate to receive a warning rather
than be fined for these incidents. The citations contained a short period of time to
correct the issues, and we were required to send pictures to the State verifying the
conditions were rectified. However, the “flagging” does cause ITC leadership to remind
all cottage owners of their obligation to maintain their cottage and surrounding areas in
a safe, neat, and orderly manner.

This fall, ITC leadership will be conducting a “walk-through” review of all areas of Camp
to identify any cottages that have issues that need to be addressed in accordance with
State of Illinois requirements and ITC’s Rules and Regulations. For any cottages that
are flagged, the cottage owner will receive a written notice indicating the issues to be
rectified and will be given a period of time to address the issue(s) before any penalties
or fines are assessed by ITC.  Any fines which are assessed by the State of Illinois to
ITC will be passed thru to the cottage owner.

Our goal is to ensure that any future review(s) by the State will result in only positive
results and feedback. We appreciate your cooperation.

Illinois District

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 CAMP - What a terrific Youth Program we had this, Summer.  New friends were made, old friends reacquainted, and a young staff grew up before our very eyes.  The Final Show was the cherry on the top and a big thanks once again to the Youth Committee and our co-chairpersons - Nicole Sandine and Tina Odachowski.  Even though the Youth program  wrapped up last weekend, there are still a lot of children roaming around Camp.  Keep your speed down on the roads and keep our children safe.  I would also like to thank Sarah Shiller and her Posture class participants for their generous donation to Turner Camp and following our guiding principles of "Sound Mind - Sound Body".  This weekend we have The Eiche's hosting on Saturday night at the Raths with their Wing Ding Special dinner, and we will have Live Entertainment - The Rat Pack (50's and 60's).  Check your bulletin or online at illinoisturners.org for start times.  Finally, we would also like to put out a request for volunteers to help at the Pool for the remainder of August.  Most of our staff is back at school, so to keep the Pool open during the week, it will be; swim at your own risk, 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  We need help with both supervision of the Pool and vacuuming before it opens.  There is a signup genie link to sign up for a duty - it can be found on the Turner Facebook page, illinoisturners.org and was sent out as a blast text earlier this week.  We will have someone there to meet you at the pool for both opening and vacuuming.  They will walk you thru what needs to be done. With Kindest Turner Regards - Cory Litza, Cottage Owners President

ART STUDIO - ART STUDIO –  LAST 2 CLASSES!!

8/13 - 9AM TO 1PM - POUR PAINTING - $20 -  Let's get messy!! Create modern masterpieces using the Dutch pour painting techniques.  It is all the rage these days! ALL ARE WELCOME!

ART STUDIO –  8/20 LAST CLASS OF THE SEASON.  11AM TO 1PM - PAINT AND SIP(MATERIALS PROVIDED) - $20 - PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION OF CLASS WILL BE ON THE RATHSKELLER PATIO.  ALSO, BLOODY MARYS AND SCREW DRIVERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.  YOU CAN BYOB AS WELL.  THIS IS A 21 AND OVER FUNCTION.  Any questions or concerns please let me know.  Sonia Gebhardt
847-909-9950, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IL TURNER CAMP GOLF TOURNAMENT - 4-person Scramble format $65.00 per Golfer August 20, 2022, 11:00 AM Shotgun Start. Located at Bonnie Dundee Golf Course, 270 Kennedy Drive, Carpentersville, IL 60110.  847-426-5511
Route 25 and Dundee Road (Route 68). Handicapped for senior’s, women, bad golfers. If you need teammates, I’ll hook you up. To sign up send your groups information to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Call or text Bob Haderlein 773-859-2398

Lincoln Turner German Dinner - August 20 5:00 PM in the Rathskeller. Veal Leberkase or German Wurst, Green Salad, German Potato salad, German Kraut and Breads , and an extra special dessert. Thank you, Bob
LAST COTTAGE OWNERS MEETING – Sunday, August 21st. The Cottage Owners meetings serve as an opportunity to keep cottage owners informed about what is going on around Turner Camp.  There is a lot of new information to share – please save the dates and plan to attend. 9:00 am for New Cottage Owners – 10:00 am for Existing Cottage Owners

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 CAMP - What a terrific Founder's Day weekend, with a parade, a gymnastic exhibition, fun at the Raths and a great Live Band to cap off Saturday night.  I hope you were able to join us and enjoy it as much as we did.  This weekend brings us the Final Show and the official closing of the Youth Summer Program, the show Saturday night is certain to be entertaining.  Come on out and support our young campers and all they have accomplished this summer.  With that said, the Camp Season is still in full swing.  We have the pool open, dinners planned, more live entertainment, bocce, Tuna, picnics, Football games at the Baren Hohle and much much more.  Continue to check the Friday Flyers or the illinoisturners.org website to see the most current scheduled events.  Turner Camp is beautiful in the Fall and even though the Youth Program is concluding, Turner Camp still has a lot going on.  If you are a frequent Fall visitor, then we look forward to seeing you out there, if not, try something new this year and see what it is all about. Thank you, Cory Litza - Acting Turner Camp President

Saturday Night Specials!!  This Saturday Special will be the last of the Season. Starting after Final Show. We have lot in store for you. Bacon cheeseburger as it was such a hit the first time around. PLUS, a Brisket entree with BBQ baked beans, compliments of Joe Gatz. We will be offering loaded fries as well. Come one, come all and enjoy! Thank you for your patronage, Turner Family!!! On a personal note, I would like to sincerely thank all my people, front end servers and cooks alike for a very successful year. We managed to quadruple Saturday sales $$$.  Thank you, Tom and The Saturday Night Crew.

CANDY STORE - Donna and I are pleased to announce that Patty Richter and her daughter, Kaitlyn Clements, have agreed to be the new candy store ladies!  Be sure to give them a Turner Clap next time you see them! Thanks ~ Karin Gunderson

YOUTH - Olympic Week went great! The kids had great enthusiasm! Campers of the week were Lia Ganatos and Nathan Becker for consistently doing their best!Swimming also went great this week! Swimmers of the week were Elise Buchberger, Aurora Lartey, Lucci Bialk, and Emerson Alexander! These swimmers improved so much and always had the best attitudes towards learning! Looking forward to Final Show on Saturday!

ART STUDIO –  8/6 - TCAS WILL BE CLOSED.
8/13 - POUR PAINTING FROM 9AM TO 1PM - WEAR YOUR PAINT CLOTHES, THIS IS GOING TO BE MESSY....PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THIS CLASS BY 8/10
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 847-909-9950 OR EMAIL: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. you, Sonia Gebhardt

FOUNDERS DAY - A special thank you to Cory Litza for announcing Founders Day.  You are the best Cory.  Also, thanks to Don Trannell for the awesome pic of our day on the A Field.  Music by Brandon Jacobs so cool and professional.  Thanks Brandon. Thanks, Eddie Bauman for setting up our sound system.  Our adult helpers were Kathie Gebhardt, Jodi Compton and Nicole Becker and couldn’t ask for better organization and volunteer help.  Off course out counselors Keith, Lorenzo and Reyna were amazing.  Our Day was well attended and lots of fun. Join us next year to celebrate our 109th Birthday of Camp.  Thank you,  Barb Zweifel

LAST COTTAGE OWNERS MEETING – Sunday, August 21st. The Cottage Owners meetings serve as an opportunity to keep cottage owners informed about what is going on around Turner Camp.  There is a lot of new information to share – please save the dates and plan to attend. 9:00 am for New Cottage Owners – 10:00 am for Existing Cottage Owners

PEOPLE WONDER WHY I LOVE TURNER CAMP  - ITC. Illinois Turner Camp. This place is a safe place. No fights, no accident. Just love. The people here are the best people you'll ever meet. I have so many brothers and sisters that I have made over the years at ITC. The fun, the smiles during the summer are what I look forward to every year. Yes, there is drama and little arguments. But it's to fix or get over. You can tell people something you wouldn't tell maybe your parents or anyone. I trust camp with everything. But the worst part about it. Is leaving. Ik you see them in about 9 months. But I can't wait that long. The best part tho is when it's over you can still talk to them like you would when they are there.  The people are my safe place there hasn't been a time when I'm uncomfortable or when I wanted to leave. I get sad leaving for the weekend. This is home and the people are my family. Idk what I would do without you. Kennedy Ivy

Thank you, Kennedy (Rita) for Sharing.  Chris Mostyn

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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Lets finish this season off strong!  Please sign up and stay involved.  IF WE DO NOT HAVE PEOPLE SIGNING UP, WE WILL BE FORCED TO SHUT THINGS DOWN. EVERYONE NEED TO TAKE THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER.  KEEP IN MIND NORMALLY WE ALL HAVE 3 DUTIES A SEASON.  If you are not able to sign up with the QR code or on Facebook, there is a sign-up sheet in the Raths, or you can contact Mary Becker for Kitchen or Scott Lau for Bar.  Thank you!

HEY TURNERS! We're rounding the bend into August.  Here's the Restaurant and Entertainment Schedule for the rest of the season.

RESTAURANT
Friday Aug 13 - Fish Fry & Mediterranean Herb Baked Salmon
Saturday  Aug 14 - Snack Bar
Friday Aug 20 - Fish Fry and Beef Short Ribs
Saturday Aug 21 - Lincoln Turners German Dinner (snack bar after)
Friday Aug 27 - Fish fry and Chef Special ( the Chef is thinking hard as we read!)
Saturday Aug 28 - Snack Bar
Friday Sep 3 - Fish Fry & Fried Walleye
Saturday Sep 4 - Snack Bar
Sunday Sep 5 - Donna Litza and Crew's Reuben Sandwiches

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Friday Aug 13 - Class of 68 Band
Friday Aug 20 - Keyboardist Darryl Armistead
Friday Aug 27 - Skaja & Moran Acoustic Duo
Friday Sep 3 - Gypsy Acoustic
Sunday Sep 5 - Blue Eyed Leo
Saturday’s – DJ Sandy

 

YOUTH - We had a great week and final show practice has been awesome! Final show is Saturday, August 14th at 7:30pm. The kids should be at the sugar bowl at 6:30pm. Admissions is $3 and we will be selling koozies for $2. All donations go to the youth fund. Last weeks campers of the week were Luke Oatey and Clare Blasgen. Keep up the amazing work!!

Another great week at the pool! Congratulations to our Swimmers of the Week: Tiny Tots - Mikey Mahon, Beginners - Weston Becker, Advanced Beginners - Ellie Mahon, Intermediates - Carter Gibson, Swimmers - Kennedy Ivy. Congratulations to everyone who passed into a new swim group this week; Riley Aarnold and Lucci Bialk passed from Beginners to Advanced Beginners, Kylee Maddox passed from Intermediates to Swimmers, Addie Tuecke and Jacki VanDahm passes from Swimmers to Advanced Swimmers. And congratulations to all the canpers who reached another mile swam in our 25 Mile Swim competition: Sebastian Montainer, Dylan Odachowski, Aurora Peterson, Ellie Mahon, Kennedy Alexander, Jacki VanDahm, Addie Tuecke, Emerson Alexander, Ally Gatz, and Lorenzo Koehler. Great work at the pool, campers!

NEW POOL HOURS - Due to early return to school of our youth staff, our pool will be swim at your own risk Monday through Friday for the rest of the season. Children under 18 are required to have a guardian Present.  This is effective 8/16/2021 and requires we have volunteers to supervise the pool. The hours are slated to be 1:00 – 6:00 PM. There will be 2 shifts daily; 1:00 til 3:30 and 3:30 til 6:00 PM.
These shifts involve sitting where you can see the pool and people entering to make sure children aren’t entering without a guardian. Closing is turning off the lights and locking the doors. Signup can be found at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49aaa72fa7fbc61-june

ITG GOLF OUTING II- at Bonnie Dundee Golf Course on August 21st Bonnie Dundee A.M. shotgun start. Text Bob Haderlein 773-859-2398 or email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up get or get more information.  Thank you, Bob

LINCOLN GERMAN DINNER - August 21, 2021 @ 5:00 PM in the Rath.  Serving Veal Leberkase or German Wurst, Green salad, German Potato Salad,
German Kraut and Breads.  Apple or Cherry Strudel for dessert.  Come one, come all!  Thank you, Barb Zweifel
 
Bocce Tournament - Saturday September 4, 2021@ 9 am.  We will have an online sign-ups as well as in-person sign-ups.  My mom, Ruth Becker will be doing the in-person sign-ups at the Raths.  On August 27th and September 3rd during the Fish Fry.  This information as well as a link will be on the Turner Camp FB page in the next week or so.  Thank you!!  Julie Arnold

GOING ON AT ELGIN TURNERS
*Raining? We have an inside Pickle Ball Court and Golf Simulator.  contact the Club to reserve time.
*If you would like to be apart of the Elgin Turners Golf with a Steak dinner, keep 9/18 open.  Contact the Club to reserve.
*The Elgin Turner softball is coming  9/11- 9/12  Do you have a team?  Could you spare some time to volunteer? Contact the club 847-697-4431

Golf Tournament September 18th, contact club or Carrie Mellom to reserve your spot!!

Thanks, Edward Sawicki

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 Restaurant – Thanks to Sue Potthast, Dave Zweifel & the Lincoln crew for a great knockwurst dinner!  Here’s the final offerings of the season!
·        Friday August 23 – Fish Fry Special is Guiness Beef Brisket
·        Saturday August 24 - Grill opens early at 2p for the Bags Tournament and open late
·        Friday August 30 – Fish Fry Special is Fried Walleye
·        Saturday August 31 - Grill Open
·        Sunday Sep 1 – Donna & Cory’s Fried Chicken & Waffles plus grill
 
Entertainment – we’ve got great live entertainment schedule every Friday throughout the summer.  We’ll also have DJ Sandy every Saturday night.  Here’s the next couple of weeks.
Friday August 23 – new to Turner Camp Cirrus Falcon Acoustic Duo
Saturday August 24 – DJ Sandy
Friday August 30 – also new to Turner Camp Keyboardist Walter Thomas
Saturday August 31 – DJ Sandy
Sunday Sep 1 – The L&M Experience
 
While the Final Show this weekend signals the end of the 2019 Youth Program, there are still plenty of fun, food, and frivolity through the end of the September!
Labor Day weekend - is the Bocci Ball Tournament of Beer Mountain, hosted by the Becker Family!
Sep 7 & 8 - is the Elgin Softball Tournament on the A-Field with Saturday party in the Raths
Sep 13 & 14 – we close out the Raths with the All Turner Picnic featuring Friday night Texas Hold’em and Saturday afternoon Bags Tournament
    Sep 15 – catch the Bears game up at the Barenhole

 Sep 20-22 – is the Baers Fall picnic, Texas Hold’em, Bags and lots of food is sure to be available
Sep 27 & 28 – Tuna, Tuna, Tuna, Tuna Tournament bar open Friday night with the hunt for Tuna Saturday with food and prizes back at the Barenhole
Oct – Jan – Sunday Bear games are on at the Barenhole
 I’d like to recognize a few individuals that make our Fish Fry run more efficiently.
Mary Becker – is always in the kitchen cleaning, organizing, putting dishes away, whatever needs to be done.  She also helps orient the Fish Fry server crew and helps get the serving area set up each Friday.
Tom Webb – is always in the kitchen cleaning, organizing, doing things that have to be done, in addition to filling in on the Fish Fry Crew and doing a couple of Saturday Night Specials.  He also puts the weekly food order away and our supplies are well organized.  Finally he cleans and changes the oil in our deep fryers – an icky but necessary job!



Jim Gerstbrein – one of the longest tenured crew who’s been our fry man almost every Friday night for 15+ years.
Randy Roe – joined us a few years after Jim and has been a regular for 10 years.  He also serves as the Aurora Turners president and keeps a very busy schedule.
Timmy Zbinden – he’s the newest but is just as loyal as the rest and has finally been promoted from journeyman to full Fry Guy  And most importantly he keeps us laughing and hydrated!

Thanks to Chris Mostyn for writing and bugging us for items, editing, and printing the Bulletin every week all season!

Saturday Night Specials - I would like to thank all my good Turner friends who came out and supported our first year of the Saturday night special meals. They were a big hit; I believe everyone enjoyed the grub and yes, we will be making this a tradition every year so look for 3 or 4 more special Saturday nights next year.
Again thank you so much for your support. Speaking of support, I would like to thank everyone who helped make these meals such a success the first year out, especially Mary Becker, Randy Roe and Scott Lau. There were many other folks who helped me cook or serve the meals up front. You know who you are, and I thank you immensely I really do Thank everyone. Here’s to next year and have a safe and healthy off season!! Tom Webb

THE BOCCI BALL BAKE SALE IS BACK! The Youth Committee is having a bake sale at the bocci ball tournament on Saturday August 31st at 9am. If you would like to donate baked goods, please bring them up to Beer Mountain on Saturday the 31st.  Please have your items divided and wrapped for individual sale. All proceeds benefit the Youth Program. Please see Shawn Dahm or Nicole Sandine if any questions.  Thank You - Youth Committee

District Secretary Posting - Duties include:
Attending all Camp and Council meetings and taking the minutes at all meetings
Email meeting minutes and remind council members of up coming meetings
Collaborate with the treasurer for meeting financial statements
Organizes the yearly Illinois district convention, records minutes of the convention and emails minutes to society reps.
Coordinates Illinois District delegates that attend National Convention
Communicates with National Secretary regarding Illinois District events
If there needs to be any adjustments made to the posting, we will let you know ASAP.  Thanks, Art

ELGIN SOFTBALL TOURNEY – Still looking for Teams and Volunteers.  Please see Dave Williams for more information.  Thank you, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A BIG SHOUT OUT to Eddie Baumann for keeping us bug free!!!
Each year he works so hard to keep everything sprayed and ready for us to sit outside comfortably in our BEAUTIFUL CAMP. This is true TURNERISM at its best!!!! If you see any of him, please give them a big Turner Hug!!!!  Chris Mostyn

WEEKLY BULLETIN If you would like to publish an item please email me no later than Wednesday afternoon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Make sure to give me time and location of your events as well.  You will need to email me your information, please no more text messages. Thank you, Chris Mostyn