CONNECT - Sandy Cove Ministries

helping you
connect
with God
and each other
2011 annual report
Sandy Cove’s
5th President
and his wife
Mark P. & Lori Fisher
Thank you for helping keep
Sandy Cove alive, fresh and strong.
• The stories of healing, salvation,
• Revenue exceeded expenses by
$444,277, allowing us to fund 79% of
our 2010/2011 annual report, I hope two
depreciation thus keeping things ‘fresh’
things happen:
in both Maryland and West Virginia.
reconciliation and hope have
covered us like a warm blanket on
a cold winter morning.
As you browse through the pages of
• You find encouragement and joy in
• We launched and graduated our first class
of Christ-like leaders in our innovative
the health and influence of the ministry
you support.
Converge 1.1 internship program.
• This past year we helped 32,307 men,
women and children connect with God
• You renew your desire to share Sandy
• The new, state of the art, environmentally
and each other with 1,162 receiving
friendly wastewater treatment plant
scholarship assistance.
went live and we have accounted for
$1,885,631 toward the $2.6 million
• Our Board of Trustees cast a broad and
dollar, 7-year Royal Flush campaign.
inclusive vision for our future. (see pages
three and four).
• Though overall donations were less than
last year, we saw 1,665 new donors join us.
Cove with your friends while giving
generously toward the future.
In the spirit of
our Founder,
Dr. George A. palmer,
“It was a great
joy to watch
dads, moms and
grandparents
baptize their
family in the river
at Sandy Cove.”
Mark P. Fisher
board of trustees
Robert S. Wood
Chairman
Derek G. Carter
Vice Chairman
Ingrid O. Donato, MD
Secretary
Mark P. Fisher
President & CEO
Darrell “Coach D” Andrews
Thomas R. Boyer
James E. Doherty
Craig H. Evans Esq.
Cameron R. Garven, D.Min.
Nancy-Jo Manney
Debra A. Mascioli
Roderick Moten, Ph.D.
A. Todd Rivetti
leadership team
Mark P. Fisher
President & Head Innovation Coach
Sharon Bias
Director of Development
Kevin Bitler
Director of Food Service
Suzanne Folke
Director of Human Resources
In an unscripted, candid moment someone captured
Vonnie Stemen
Director of Business Services
the Board of Trustees doing the “heavy lifting”
Stephen J. Weaver
Director of Program Ministries
of good board governance – praying.
Tim Nielsen
Director of Camp Sandy Cove
Finding Encouragement and Joy in the Ministry You Support
Our mission:
To help you connect with God and each other, in order to be
transformed into the image of Christ, through His Word,
His Creation and community.
“The LORD is
close to the
brokenhearted
Our vision is to be filled.
In that context, we will trust God and His Word, follow Jesus,
and seek the direction of the Holy Spirit as we:
• fix our eyes on the horizon
• focus our hearts on people
• have our hands open to partners
• care for our properties as good stewards of God’s creation
In a culture where technology is rapidly replacing
relationships, we will be:
• a sanctuary for healing and hope
• a rest stop for celebration and fun
• a constantly innovating community
where guests and staff come alive!
Our core values:
• Fun
• Innovation
• Community
• Christlikeness
• People
and saves
those who
are crushed
in spirit.”
Psalm 34:18
Sandy Cove continues
to be a place of rest
and peace to military
families following
deployments and long
separations caused by
war. Because of your
generosity, their visit
is 100% paid for!
Sandy Cove is
honored…and we
know you are also…
to support military
families! It is truly
a blessing to
serve them!
Thank you
for your
service &
welcome
home!
600
500
from deployment,
400
my love for others. But
Operation Oasis Scholarships
He used Sandy Cove to
532
that my life
442
330
300
will
prove itself unfruitful
200
if
100I don’t abide in Christ.
0
2010/11
He’s 2007/08
given 2008/09
me the2009/10
energy
$175,338
changes in my life. Thank you
$147,706
$150,000
for $86,091
this priceless gift.”
$100,000
$50,000
0
$83,504
C. Family
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10
Cove’s Operation Oasis
Expenses
cracked
the code through
$175,338
$147,706
$86,091 $83,504
$153,327
Christ. We came hesitant;
$150,000
we left with the Lord
$100,000
$50,000
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
$200,000
$153,327
$150,000
$
$69,736 $71,934
deeper in our hearts.”
Expenses
$125,421
$69,736 $71,934
$50,000
0
homecomings;
but Sandy
0
$200,000
$50,000
$100,000
$86,091 $83,504
$50,000
$150,000
0
$
branches facilitate
Donations
andDonations
focus to make necessary
$200,000
$100,000
$200,000
$100,000
$150,000
$175,338
re-integrations are
hard for families. Military
330
100
0
400
442
200
crowded out God and
477
500
remind me
$200,000
532
477
300
stress and my injury
600
Donations
Deployment and
Operation Oasis Scholarships
After returning
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
0
A. Family
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2
Ministry...
It is no secret that times are tough! Job losses and rising costs are affecting
everyone. At Sandy Cove, our hearts break as we read hundreds of scholarship
Seeing A
Need and
Meeting it!
requests from those who have met such
unbelievable hardships and sacrifices
and need Sandy Cove – a special place
God has set aside for His children
We have met rough times,
hardship and loss of faith this
year, but being at Sandy Cove has
revived my mind, body and spirit to
perform my duties as the new head
of household. Thank you.” - T. Family
–
to come, sit at His feet and be healed and
encouraged. They need help and they
need hope. Thank you for partnering with
us by giving to our No One Left Behind
scholarship ministry…for caring about
those who hurt…and for seeing a need
and helping to meet it!
“Car r y each other ’s burden s.” Galat ian s 6:2
NOLB
NOLB
SCHOLARSHIPS
NOLB
SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
11001100 1100
10521052 1052
825 825 785
825785 785
DONATIONS
DONATIONS
DONATIONS
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
739 739 739
$171,841
$171,841
$171,841
$146,258
$146,258
$146,258
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
550 550 550
523 523 523
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
275 275 275
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
0
0
0
2007/08
2007/08
2008/09
2007/08
2008/09
2008/09
2009/10
2009/10
2010/11
2009/10
2010/11
2010/11
0
0
EXPENSES
EXPENSES
EXPENSES
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$150,000
$150,000
$150,000
$90,926
$90,926
$90,926
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$78,561
$78,561
$78,561
$75,087
$75,087
$75,087
$55,401
$55,401
$55,401
$46.998
$46.998
$46.998
$38,666
$38,666
$38,666
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
0
2007/08
2007/08
2008/09
2007/08
2008/09
2008/09
2009/10
2009/10
2010/11
2009/10
2010/11
2010/11
0
0
0
2007/08
2007/08
2008/09
2007/08
2008/09
2008/09
2009/10
2009/10
2010/11
2009/10
2010/11
2010/11
I cannot
thank you
enough for the
opportunity to
rest at my Savior’s
feet through your
No One Left Behind
scholarship!
Coming here has
brought peace to
a weary soul and
refreshment to
face the future
by trusting God.
Thank you so
much for your
generosity.” P.K.
What an
incredible week
for us! God used our
time at Sandy Cove to
reset our focus on Him.
Four of our children
decided, independently,
to be baptized and it was
my privilege to do so!
As missionaries with
a large family we
never could have done
this apart from your
generosity through the
No One Left Behind fund.
May God continue to
bless this ministry.”
M. Family
Camp Changes Lives
Sitting on
187 beautiful
acres just 25
minutes west
of Winchester,
Virginia, Camp Sandy Cove offers
programs and hosts retreat groups
May 1 - Sept 30.
worship, chapel talks, and close personal
interactions. A week at Camp Sandy
Cove can change a child’s life forever!
Our campers, ages 7 to 15, travel from all
over the United States and the world to
enjoy games and activities at camp,
make great new friends, and grow in
their relationship with Christ.
“I have never laughed
harder or felt closer
Our staff is dedicated to producing
godly leaders through Bible Studies,
I accepted Jesus into my heart! I read His Word,
I prayed and I am trying to act as He would!” Camper N.
to God in my life!” camper K.
Camp Sandy Cove
Overnight Campers
2500
2000
2263
2161
1690
1500
1000
500
100 miles
Philadelphia
Sandy Cove
Pittsburgh
0
Baltimore
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
Washingtong DC
200 miles
Richmond
152
Military kids experienced Camp Sandy Cove
for free in Summer 2010 through Operation Purple
Camp of The National Military Family Association.
CAMP SANDY COVE
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
400
374*
$150,000
$138,034
$92,022
$112,500
300
200
CAMP SANDY COVE
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
189
CAMP SANDY COVE
The Marsh is Sandy Cove’s
SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES
$75,000
$37,500
0
0
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
of faith are planted in the
$112,500
206
100
day
camp, where seeds
$133,498
$150,000
$75,000
$32,343
hearts of boys and girls who
$49,892 $54,546
live all around Sandy Cove.
$37,500
2008/09 2009/10
2010/11
0
Kids begin seeing how their
lives
impact
2008/09 2009/10
2010/11
community and fellow man.
*2010/11 includes Operation Purple Camp
CAMP SANDY COVE
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
D
$150,000
$138,034
$92,022
$112,500
$37,500
0
$32,343
2008/09 2009/10
2010/11
$112,500
$75,000
$49,892 $54,546
$37,500
0
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
Scholarship expenses vary by need. Some need 10%...some need 100%.
0
This “Toadally Awesome”
camp inspires and gives
our youth opportunities
to develop new skills and
$49,892 $54,546
$37,500
$133,498
$150,000
$133,498
$150,000
$75,000
CAMP SANDY COVE
SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES
NS
CAMP SANDY COVE
SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES
$112,500
$75,000
their family,
friendships while helping to
build a solid foundation for
their lives.
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11
My daughter grew so much because
of The Marsh staff’s encouragement
that we signed her up for a second week.
She can’t wait to return next summer.”
- Parent of a 6 yr old camper
Marsh Day
Camp Campers
650
420
587
517
2009/10
2010/11
417
390
260
130
0
2008/09
Helping to fund a state-of-the-art, environmentally
friendly, wastewater treatment plant for future ministry...
The Sandy Cove Royal Flush capital campaign to pay off our $2.6 million debt for our new
wastewater treatment plant continues. Now in our second year of a seven-year campaign, we thank
you for helping us reduce our sewer debt and ensure future ministry!
Our new
wastewater
$2.6 million
$1,885,631
$2.0 million
treatment
$1.0 million
running…
$2,600,000
Cookbook and
$1,885,631
(Through September 2011)
and we are
celebrating!
The Sandy Cove
Gifts, Pledges
& Depreciation
plant (sewer)
is up and
7 Year Goal
Keepsake …
T H E
S A N D Y
C O V E
good food and plenty of it...
A collection of mouth-wAtering recipes
from our guests And stAff
8
Our gift to you
when giving
$100 or more to
the Wastewater
Treatment Plant fund. Please fill
out the enclosed ticket and mail
it with your gift or give online at
0
Still Needed
www.sandycove.org - Click: Give
$714,369
Online, click: Donate Now, select
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Full Circle Blessings…
Little did we
know that we
“It was the summer of 1960,
In 1967, we began camping
We also know well the
and we needed something
at the campground and
dividends in lives
to refresh us physically and
became part of what Sandy
dedicated to the Lord,
spiritually. We heard of a
Cove calls ‘Seasonals.’
restored relationships,
place called Sandy Cove
Our three children
spiritual nourishment
on the ‘Morning Cheer’
attended the Boys’ and
and growth.
that we would return
radio broadcast and
Girls’ Camps, Hilltop Ranch,
found ourselves traveling
worked summers at the
We want others to enjoy
each year since that
1-1/2 hours to Sandy
Conference Center, sung
the spiritual blessings
Cove with two toddlers
in the Choralaires and
that Sandy Cove has to
and an eight-month-old
have been supported
offer now and in the
looking for a week of
throughout their lives in
future; and have chosen
spiritual and physical
their Christian growth.
to cheerfully support
refreshment!
Sandy Cove with our
After serving on the Sandy
Little did we know that we
Cove Board of Trustees for
would enjoy our time at
33 years, I (Dorothea) am quite
Sandy Cove so much that
aware of the financial needs.
we would return each
year since that first visit.
finances and service.”
Dr. Dorothea and
Rev. Harry Johnson
would enjoy our time
at Sandy Cove so much
first visit in 1960.”
Converge is our
Four young men began our
nine-month internship
inaugural class: Converge 1.1.
program. Leadership
theory and the study of
Converge 1.2 is comprised of
God’s Word “converge”
two males and four females.
into practical application
with a unique opportunity
We are eager to see how God
to serve.
shapes their lives into more
Christ-like leaders and also
“Converge really helped me
discover who I am. It helped
me recognize my strengths.
I was stretched, I learned
a lot, and I made memories
I'll keep for the rest of my life.”
- Nathan Cook, Converge 1.1 Inaugral class grad
Students have time and
how He continues to shape
space to discover who God
this program.
has created them to be,
and to develop and use
“Don’t be jealous or proud,
their gifts, talents and skills
but be humble and consider
to serve God’s kingdom.
others more important than
yourselves. Care about
them as much as you care
about yourselves.”
Philippians 2:3-4
Become a Volunteer!
Mom and
Teen Serving
Together
Last year a father attending Camp Sandy Cove’s
Father & Son Weekend noticed the deteriorating gym roof,
and provided the funds for new roofing supplies!
A few months later volunteers (called the ‘Body Builders’)
from Mountain Christian Church in Fallston, MD, traveled
VOLUNTEER HOURS
MONETARY VALUE
to Camp Sandy Cove and worked two full days
replacing the roof!
Together, these wonderful servants…donor and
volunteers…saw a dire need and met it! We are so
very grateful that each of these men heeded the call
from the LORD and were faithful to see it through!
$300,000
$277,028
$253,076 $269,873
$200,000
$100,000
0
2008/09 2009/10
2010/11
Sandy Cove is seeking Christ-like, servant-minded men, women and teens to help us carry out our mission.
If you would like to serve the LORD at Sandy Cove, please contact the Development Office: 443-674-9402
I began working at Sandy
Cove as a teenager…and now,
many years later my teenage
daughter Katelyn and I have
been volunteering together.
Over the past three years
we’ve been realizing that she
is creating the same kind of
wonderful memories that
I have. We find ourselves
pausing to hear His voice
in our service. After each
summer, we feel renewed
and recharged, ready to move
forward to share the love of
Jesus with others – always
looking forward to another
summer spent serving at
Sandy Cove.
Volunteer Luanne Palmer
Treasure Chest
Retired on Labor Day!
In the 21 years since it was opened, the Treasure Chest
raised almost a half a million dollars!
Sharon Bias, Director
of Development and
Bea Faircloth, founder
of the Treasure Chest
The Treasure Chest
not financed by our tight
Thank you to everyone
opened its doors on
budget. Many items on
who worked so hard over
May 26, 1990, and was
our grounds and in our
the years to keep the
operated faithfully by
buildings were paid in
Treasure Chest operating
volunteers for 21 years.
full by the money that
and to those of you who
Thanks to founder Bea
came through the efforts
donated and purchased
Faircloth and 22 other
of our volunteers at the
items! In the wise words of
Helping Hands volunteers,
Treasure Chest! Times
Dr. Suess we can find joy,
the Treasure Chest began
have changed and there
“Do not cry because it is
to meet needs around
is no longer volunteer
over, but smile because it
Sandy Cove’s property by
leadership to operate the
happened.” The blessings
funding projects that were
Treasure Chest.
will never be forgotten!
In Partnership With You
At Sandy Cove, fundraising is ministry. It is grounded in prayer
and undertaken in gratitude and humility because we know that
the LORD owns everything and He is our Provider. Through your
unselfish heart and generosity, we are able to see God working
in the lives of our guests, transforming us all into the image of Christ.
We are grateful that you have chosen
to partner in this ministry by sharing
what God has entrusted to you
so that others may be blessed!
2572
2250
TOTAL DONATIONS
NUMBER OF GIFTS
NUMBER OF DONORS
3000
2663
5000
4164
3750
2500
1500
1170
$825,000
2962
$601,866
$550,000
1913
1250
750
$275,000
0
0
2009/10
$896,366
3774
1913
2007/08 2008/09
$1,062,709 $1,066,938
$1,100,000
2010/11
0
2007/08 2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
Excluding depreciation
32,307 Total Guests
Singles 1%
Ministry Leaders 1%
EXPENSES
REVENUE
2011 GUESTS BY EVENTS
$7,040,071 for
April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011
$7,484,348 for
April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011
Couples 2%
Seniors 8%
Investment
Income
.6%
Fundraising
4%
AuxiliaryServices 4%
Contributions
12%
Men 9%
Management &
General
15%
Women 32%
Adults 10%
Families 26%
Interesting. Women’s events
IRS FORM 990 REVENUES AND EXPENSES
$8.0 M
remain strong. Ladies love
$6.0 M
to retreat. Family events are
$4.0 M
growing…being together is
$2.0 M
a priority. The other events
reveal interesting trends.
Program
Service Fees
81%
Program
Service Fees
84%
Youth 11%
$7,880,288
$6,950,405 $7,006,359
$7,182,977
$7,707,841
$7,231,603 $7,484,348
$7,040,071
0
2007/08
Total Revenue
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
Total Expenditures Excluding Depreciation*
*In 2007, the Sandy Cove Ministries Board of Trustees made a difficult, historic, faith-oriented and future life-giving decision. We will fund
depreciation. Depreciation pays for improvements, and keeps Sandy Cove alive. Although we have not fully funded depreciation in 2009/2010,
we funded 83% ($476,000) and in 2010/11 we funded 79% ($444,000). This is an amazing step to a healthy future.
Financials audited by the firm of Gunnip and Company LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants. For a copy of our most recent IRS form 990, please email Sharon Bias • [email protected]
GUESTS
3.84
38,000
32,307
2009/10
2010/11
87,858
84,469
2009/10
2010/11
9,500
0
2007/08 2008/09
GUESTS
35,665
GUEST NIGHTS
37,889
34,390
100,000
32,307
28,500
75,000
19,000
50,000
9,500
25,000
0
2009/10
Guest Satisfaction
3.81
3.84
3.8
3.6
3.5
Acceptable
2010/11
2007/08 2008/09
OF THE 32,307 OVERNIGHT SANDY COVE GUESTS
3.78
2008/09 2009/10
98,442
A guest night represents one person staying
overnight. A couple staying a weekend would be
four guest nights. A family of five for our five-day
Summer Together week would be 25 guest nights.
4.0
3.9
94,985
0
2007/08 2008/09
2007/08
34,390
19,000
38,000
3.7
37,889
28,500
Overall
guest
satisfaction
on a 4.0
scale
3.75
35,665
2010/11
Goal
99%
Experienced our mission of helping to
connect with God and each other
99%
Felt welcomed, appreciated, valued
and encouraged to be like Jesus
60 Sandy Cove Road, North East, MD 21901
1-800-234-COVE (2683)
www.sandycove.org
PRESORTED FIRST CLASS
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
NORTH EAST, MD
PERMIT NO. 3
photo by Glenn Eshelman