We interviewed Rick Richter earlier this year. It was extremely enjoyable and we are sharing it with the entire CRS/LAJF community. Check it out here, alongside his annual letter to all alumni/ae of Camp Rising Sun.
A Day with Rick Richter - Joseph Riddle's visited Rick Richter in 2017
Applications now open for the GEJ Scholarship for alumni in higher education
Applications for the scholarship are now open and will close on June 15th. The scholarship is available for all alumni of Camp Rising Sun, including former summer staff pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. The selection committee values intellectual ability, character and future promise of fostering the values of Camp Rising Sun. In the past, scholarship awards have ranged from $1,000 to $5,000.
Board of Directors Decision Regarding the Use of “Native-Inspired” traditions at CRS
David Ives - A Humanitarian Among Us
Announcing our Virtual Programming Initiatives
Update from the Strategic Planning Committee, April 2020
The 5-year strategic plan was adopted by the Board of Directors in the fall of 2016. The plan describes the primary objectives, ways, and means for the development of the Louis August Jonas foundation for the fiscal years 2017-2021.
To review the plan in its entirety, see: www.lajf.org/ strategic-plan
Executive Summary of Update
Data from the five years of operating 4-week camp seasons, since 2015, indicate that the quality of the program has been maintained, compared to 7 weeks.
Budget and expenses are stable. Fundraising will need to increase 20% to result in sustainable annual portfolio withdrawals.
Given the current level of fundraising, it is unrealistic to expect to raise funds at a level that would allow for the reopening of the Red Hook campus.
We continue to own and to maintain the Red Hook property, using it for camper activities in the summer, and for hosting alumni events.
Camp Rising Sun 90th Anniversary World Tour
The celebrations of the 90th Anniversary of Camp Rising Sun are well under way! This year, to mark the 90th anniversary and to celebrate with our wide, international alumni community, we will be visiting our international alumni association across the globe. This past week we kicked off our tour when Board President, Tim Conners ‘73 visited events in Berlin, London, Helsinki and Enniskillen! Read about his experience visiting with international alumni below.