Rainbow Trail Loses A Legend - Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp

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CANON CITY, CO
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Lutheran Outdoor Ministries of the Rockies
Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp
107 South Ninth Street, Suite B
Canon City, Colorado 81212
Volume 27, Number 2
Spring 2015
Rainbow Trail is operated and maintained
under authority of a USDA Forest Service
Special Use Permit. Rainbow Trail is located
in the San Isabel National Forest, USDA.
Address Service Requested
Rainbow Trail Loses A Legend
Rev. Don Simonton passes away on March 17th
On March 17th, Rainbow Trail lost a
giant. The Reverend Don Simonton,
the first full-time director of Rainbow
Trail Lutheran Camp, passed away in
Grand Junction, Colorado.
Don’s life had been spent as
pastor/developer for the Lutheran
Church. Don started St. Luke’s in
Albuquerque, then moved to Santa
Fe to start the ministry of Christ
Lutheran. In 1958, Don became the
first Director of Rainbow Trail where
he served until 1969. It was through
his connections in Albuquerque that
Rainbow Trail acquired the current
bell we use at camp from the Santa Fe
Railroad. Don was a visionary. Don
developed and shaped the first camp
philosophy for Rainbow Trail as well
as designed the initial programs that
Rainbow Trail offered.
But if there is one story that
secures Don’s place in our history,
it would be his part in the legendary
horseshoe toss. The Rainbow Lake
Club was one of two sites the Synod
was considering for a camp. Don
Simonton and Leeland Soker had
stopped by the Rainbow Lake Club
on the way to a meeting they had in
Denver. No one was on the site but
they climbed up on some snowdrifts
and looked in some windows. A hint
of hesitation, as comes with any great
investment, came over the two when
talking about purchasing the site. But,
as fate would have it, while they were
leaving, Lee and Don came across a
horseshoe pit. And Don loved to tell
this part of the story: “And Lee Soker
bent down, picked up a horseshoe and
said, ‘If I make a ringer, we’ll buy the
place.’ And sure enough, it dropped
right on. And the legend was born!”
Even in his years of retirement,
Don stayed actively involved in the
ministry of Rainbow Trail. In the
1990’s, Don would come and join
the staff every summer during staff
training to share the history of Rainbow
Trail. The staff would gather around
the Fircle and listen to RTLC history
come to life. Don was a marvelous
storyteller and could paint a picture
that would capture his audience.
On Saturday mornings, Don
would join the summer staff for the end
of their staff meeting and lead them in
worship and Eucharist. Don closed
every Saturday morning with Isaiah
55:12: “You shall go out in joy and be
led forth in peace; the mountains and
the hills before you shall burst into
song, and all the trees of the field will
clap their hands.”
Pastor Jay McDivitt, RTLC
staff alumni, said, “When I think of
the sheer number of lives this man’s
vision and commitment and passion
and faith have touched and changed, I
am overcome. I absolutely would not
be who I am today (the good parts,
that is) if it were not for my time spent
at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp.”
Dave Jarvis, current Director,
summed it up well. “Don was a true
visionary for outdoor ministry in this
Synod. As the first full-time director
at Rainbow Trail, he set the standard
of excellence for outdoor ministry.
Don modeled the passion to serve
that has been contagious through
this place. I will always remember
those nights around the campfire with
summer staff when Don would tell the
powerful stories about the beginning
of Rainbow Trail. Don was a great
friend and mentor to me. Don taught
me how to be a camp director, and
how to not forget the past and where
you came from as you boldly move
forward. For that I am grateful. Don,
you will be dearly missed!”
Rainbow Trail, along with
the Simonton family, are creating the
Don and June Simonton Seminary
Scholarship Fund. These funds will be
available for Rainbow Trail staff and
staff alumni to apply for a scholarship
to attend one of our ELCA seminaries.
If you would like to make a gift to
the Simonton Seminary Scholarship
Fund in memory of Don, please mark
your gift “Seminary Scholarship.” If
you would like to make a larger gift
or a stock gift to help kick start this
scholarship fund, please contact Dave
Jarvis at 719-429-1377 for more
details.
Inside this issue...
Trail Boss............................p.2
California Pizza Kitchen...........p.2
Men’s Fly Fishing Retreat.......p. 3
Land Exchange Update.......... p.3
Site to Sight......................p.3
Thank you PGAs......................p.3
Meet the 2015 Summer Staff...p.4-5
He Be Jammin...........................p. 6
Ben There, Done That................p.7
Wish/Needs List......................p.8
Rainbow Trail Mission Statement
Through the ministries of Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp,
God claims us, Christ transforms us, and the Holy Spirit sends us for faithful service.
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RAINBOW TRAIL LUTHERAN CAMP
Mark your Calendar: CO Gives 2015
Trail Boss
By Dave Jarvis - Executive Director
This time of the year is crazy for us!
Final preparations for summer, providing our
staff online spring training, attending Synod
assembly, leading retreats, participating in a full
week of ropes training, buying all the clothing
for popshop and equipment we need to provide
our ministry are just SOME of the things we are
doing right now. The craziness is all worth it
because campers will be arriving in a little more
than a month. I love that we can be a part of the
faith development of so many of your children.
It is a task we take very seriously. Thanks for
trusting us!
Registrations are looking great for
summer and most weeks are full or very close
to full. However, there is still time to register
for camp! If you haven’t registered yet, do it
today. It is easy and can all be done online. There are still some senior high camp
spots available in both weeks as well as some intro spots. Also, there is still a lot of
room in that last week of camp. Double check when your school starts for the fall.
Many schools don’t start until after that last week. Don’t miss out on the chance
to be at camp with our great staff. If money is an issue, email me and let’s talk.
Don’t let finances be the reason for not coming to camp. We have an abundance of
camperships available for that purpose. There are no forms to fill out, and you don’t
need to share any private information. Take advantage of this opportunity to help
your child have the best week of their summer at Rainbow Trail!
Our summer staff will soon be here! Our Directors arrive on Monday, May
18th and the rest of our ministry team arrives on Memorial Day. We are so excited
about this team and all they will have to offer our campers. This is a great group!
There will be a lot of familiar faces but also a bunch of wonderful new ones that
are ready to meet you and love you! Please keep this team in your prayers as they
prepare for this summer. May God use them in amazing ways this summer!!
In case you didn’t see the announcement in this newsletter, because of the
generous donations of many people, the new ropes course is officially paid for! Our
full-time program staff just completed their new facilitator certification training for
the course. This is an amazing gift to our ministry!
The land exchange process continues to move forward. With the purchase
of the land last February, we are working with the Forest Service to try to officially
begin the actual exchange process. This will be a slower process. We need to be
about patience and perseverance. There will be more information coming soon!
We continue to need your support for this ministry through prayer, through
your sweat, and through your financial gifts. You can choose how you want to
support – whether it is annual fund, the land exchange, Memorial Day expenses,
or even camperships. Gifts of all sizes, large and small, make this ministry run. If
everyone will do something to financially support RTLC, it will make an enormous
difference. And the return on this investment will be tremendous – that is a
promise!!!!!
This spring, Rainbow Trail lost one of its icons and I lost a dear friend. Don
Simonton, the first director of Rainbow Trail, was such a gift to Rainbow Trail for
so many years. We are all reaping the benefits of Don’s work during the early years
of Rainbow Trail’s ministry. You were only a stranger to Don until he said “hi” to
you. He was always aware of how God was working through us. I loved Don’s
stories and loved that he was always willing to teach. I will be attending Don’s
Memorial service on May 7th in Vail. We are also hoping to have an additional
service for Don at camp this summer. We will get details out soon. Don, thanks for
being a true servant for God!
I’ll see you this summer! It is going to be a great one! I can’t believe
we are already starting another. Thanks for the blessing of serving you another
summer. This is summer #27 for me. I can’t wait! See you soon!
Until next time…
Another Successful CPK Fundraiser
A huge thank you to everyone that
participated in the California Pizza
Kitchen fundraiser this past January and
March. Spanning over 6 California
Pizza Kitchen locations in the
front range plus the one in
Albuquerque, we raised
over $1,300. Our staff had
a chance to meet and eat with
folks at the Boulder CPK in January
and at the Briargate CPK in Colorado
Springs in March. The people and the
SPRING 2015
conversation were definitely the best
part of the evening. Thank you for your
incredible support; we definitely felt the
love! Thank you to Judy Leiseth and
Marsha Ehrhardt for their work
on this fundraiser. We are
planning on keeping this
fundraiser in the future. Keep
your eyes and ears open for dates
and locations! We are very blessed to
have such great supporters!
New Date for 2015 Open
Bridging Borders Trip!
Bridging Borders, Rainbow Trail’s service trip program, is offering an
“open registration” week to Mexico during summer 2015. The dates
for this trip have changed to June 21-27! This trip requires a
valid passport, which takes about 5-6 weeks to obtain if you do not
have one. If you or someone you know is interested in spending a
faith-filled week serving others and building a house in Mexico, please
contact Ben Jarvis at [email protected] or call the Canon
City office at 719-276-5233. Deadline is May 15th! Register now!
Support RTLC on Colorado Gives
Day! On Tuesday, December 8,
2015, Coloradans will come together
again to raise mil¬lions of dollars for
nonprofits like Rainbow Trail. Last
year, a remarkable $26.2 million was
distributed to 1,677 Colorado nonprofits. RTLC raised and amazing
$63,023 in that 24 hour
period. Our goal for 2014
was to raise $50,000.
With the support received
in 2014, we have set a
goal for 2015 of $70,000!
All funds raised will
go towards the Annual
Fund. Since we are still
in the middle of the land
exchange process, some people have
shifted their an¬nual fund donation
towards the Capital appeal. But we
still need our annual fund to sustain
day-to-day operations. Mark your
calendars and make a difference!
December 8, 2015
Designate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to
RTLC and Help Great Ministry Happen!
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a charitable giving program called Thrivent
Choice. Each member is allocated a set amount of money to give to the Lutheran
organizations of their choice. Last year, Rainbow Trail received $30,205 from
this program. Our goal for 2015 is $40,000. We hope that you will designate
your allocated dollars to Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp. You will need to go out
to the Thrivent website quarterly to designate your Thrivent Choice dollars. We
know that is a lot to remember and we can help. If you will let us know that you
have designated your Thrivent Choice dollars to Rainbow Trail, we can send
you either an email or a postcard quarterly to remind you to go out and designate
your dollars. If you haven’t designated your Choice dollars to any organization,
just follow the steps below to designate them to Rainbow Trail.
Here are step by step instructions on how to designate your funds.
Over the Internet
1. Log on to www.thrivent.com
2. Sign in with your username and password or register for an account.
3. Once you have registered and signed in, select the “Direct Choice Dollars”
button for Thrivent Choice in the right hand side.
4. In the middle of the next page, type “Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp” in
the “Organization Name” box, leave “City” blank, and click search.
5. Next to our camp name, you will click the “Direct Now” button. You will
be able to assign all or part of your Choice dollars to us. You can also set it
up so Rainbow Trail continues to get your future Thrivent Choice Dollars
as well.
6. Click the “submit” button and your Thrivent Choice Dollars will be sent
to our ministry.
Over the Phone
1. Call 800-847-4836.
2. Follow the prompts that are given.
3. You will be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number,
then you will be sent through an automated operator system.
Our camp is listed as “Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp.”
This is just one more way that you can give to support this ministry. Encourage
your friends that are Thrivent members to do the same! If you have any questions,
call Dave at the Canon City office.
Advertise
Your
Business
for a Great
Cause
Every fall, Rainbow Trail Lutheran
Camp hosts its annual Grace Race to
help stamp out world hunger. This
annual 5k run/walk was started as
part of RTLC’s 50th anniversary in
2007, to raise money for the ELCA
World Hunger Appeal. The event
is held in collaboration with the
Rocky Mountain Synod Hunger
Network. Over the last eight years,
the Rainbow Trail community has
contributed $37,599.00 to the ELCA
World Hunger Appeal. But we think
we can do more. The 9th Annual
Grace Race will be held on Saturday,
October 3, 2015. We are aiming
for 400 participants for this year’s
race. This can be the year we top
$10,000 for the check that we send
to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal!!
Another great way to support this
event and cause is to advertise your
business on the classy Grace Race
shirts. For a $300 donation, we will
add your company name and logo to
the race shirt. There will also be a
link for your business off of the RTLC
website. We’ll give your business
some great press and you will help
make an incredible difference in our
world. Contact Dave Jarvis at dave@
rainbowtrail.org for more details.
SPRING 2015
Site to Sight By Kyle Larson - Director of Site and Facilities
Summer has once again snuck up
on me. It seems that each year summer
comes a bit quicker. Lots to do and not a lot
of time to get it done! I jumped the gun a
bit this year and took the plow off the front
of the truck. In true fashion, we got about a
foot and a half of snow a week later. I think
I may have learned my lesson this time!
Winter has been great this year. It’s
been busy but not too busy to keep me from
getting things done. I was fortunate enough
to find a couple weeks in March to take
some vacation time and head to Mexico. As
some of you may know, I lived in Mexico
City for a year before coming to RTLC
full-time. My trip in March was a great
time to reconnect with my host family and
take some much needed time for rest and
relaxation. It’s great to come back from time
away feeling rejuvenated and ready to kick
into summer.
Summer staff is already selected and in the midst of online staff
training. It’s hard to believe that in less than a month, we’ll have staff rolling
through the doors. As always, the team is going to be great! It’s cool to see how
the process works and how things fall into place with staff. The spirit is most
definitely alive and well in the selection process of staff!
As is the case each year around this time, I’m in the full swing of
Memorial Day preparations. I’ve got several great projects lined up but the
most notable is a new deck for both the first and second floors of Juniper
Lodge. Juniper serves as our nurse’s station in the summer and a retreating
space for church leaders in the other nine months. The upstairs bathroom
will also be remodeled to give the space a much needed update. I’m looking
forward to another weekend of service and fellowship. I’m always so grateful
for the donation of time and labor that people make to RTLC. It wouldn’t be
the same without people who care so deeply about this place.
As we enter into the final month before summer, we say goodbye to
the Program Assistants’ who have called RTLC home for the last nine months.
Kelsey and Christa have been incredible assets to the organization and have
given of themselves in the most genuine way possible. As they both move on to
other professions in ministry, I hope that they understand the gift that they were
to those around them. Thanks for all the fun ladies, you will be missed.
All of the craziness aside, this time of year provides me the time I need
to feel the presence of God in the work I do and the people I work with. I’m
blessed to work with people who are passionate about ministry and passionate
about kids. Seeing God in both those people who work at RTLC and those
that work in ministry around the Rocky Mountain Synod is what keeps me
motivated and excited to dive into a new summer of long hours, unexpected
twists and coffee (lots of coffee.) My hope is that you all have people in your
lives that re-center you and help you see God in your daily life.
Hope to see you all this summer!
Peace,
ON
Follow Us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (rtlc1957) this summer to see
what’s going on at camp! Villages, Day Camps, and Off-Site Programs will be
posting using the hashtag #fruitofthespiritRTLC.
“JUST BE” on iTunes Within the Month!
Be on the lookout for an E-Reflection
e-mail, and a social media post in the
near future for “Just Be” on iTunes.
After a long process of getting
copyrights and our finalized tracks for
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iTunes, the new Rainbow Trail album
will be available before summer.
Thank you all for your patience with
this process, and check out the new
CD with many familiar favorites!
A r e Yo u R e g i s t e r e d
Fo r C a m p
This Summer?
Weeks Are Almost Full - Register Today!
Intro to Camp #1 Just 1 girl Left JrHigh Compass Points Just 11 Left
SrHigh #1 21 boy, 25 girl Left
Intro to Camp #2 Just 26 Left
SrHigh #2 Just 1 boy, 12 girl Left
Intro to Camp #3 Just 13 Left
SH Compass Points Just 3 Left
Jr./JrHigh #3 76 Left
Into the Wild Just 10 Left
Check www.rainbowtrail.org for up-to-date status of each week and register today!
Men’s Fly Fishing Retreat
September 10-13, 2015
Take some time to step out of the stresses of
ordinary life and into the refreshing waters of
the Arkansas River. This weekend of fly fishing,
hanging out with the guys, and amazing worship
and conversation is led by Pastor Dave Risendal.
His deep love of fly fishing and the gospel will help
you re-center and deepen your faith. Expand your fly
fishing skills with instruction from Greg Felt, owner
of Ark Anglers Fly Shop, fly tying workshops, and
advice from other seasoned fishermen. Whether you
are an experienced angler or just want to try fly fishing, this is a weekend you
won’t want to miss! The $195 program fee includes meals and lodging. Don’t
have gear? No problem, we can connect you with rental equipment at a great price.
We can also make arrangemens to hire guided fly trips through Ark Anglers if
desired. To get more info, contact Ben, 719-431-0050 or [email protected],
or visit the “Retreats” tab on www.rainbowtrail.org.
Registration Opens July 1st!
Thank You Program Assistants
If you have been to RTLC during the past nine months, then you’ve met
Christa Drengler and Kelsey Kethan. Christa and Kelsey are the wonderful
and talented Program Assistants who have helped us host over two thousand
people at RTLC retreats and events since September. The gifts and energy that
they shared with us are very much appreciated, and they quickly became an
integral part of our staff team.
Both Christa and Kelsey are planning on pursuing careers in full time
ministry. Christa has accepted a position as an Assistant Program Director at
Koinonia, a camp in eastern New York, and will be finishing her time with us at
the end of April. Kelsey is planning on moving to North Carolina and pursuing
positions in Youth Ministry there. Both will be very missed here at RTLC.
The Program Assistant position is a nine month internship program for
those wanting to learn more about working in full-time outdoor ministry.
Participants help in all areas of the retreat season including office work, retreat
hosting, general maintenance, and program planning. They also go through
training sessions to learn about the many facets of camp leadership and help
them develop their own Outdoor Ministry philosophies.
Thank you Christa and Kelsey for your hard work and dedication to RTLC’s
ministry! Know that you will always have a home at Rainbow Trail.
Update on the Land Exchange
Rainbow Trail has moved into
Phase II of our land exchange process. As
you know, we purchased the non-federal
land we needed for the exchange in 2014.
We are now in the process of working
with the Forest Service to initiate the
actual land exchange process. Because
of the limited available human resources
within the area Forest Service offices,
we are hoping to find a contractor that
is suitable with the Forest Service that
can work on our behalf and move our
exchange forward. This part will be a
slower process than the land acquisition.
So, patience and perseverance are the
watchwords for now!
In the meantime, we have begun
Phase II to raise funds to cover the expense
of the actual land exchange process. The
total cost of the land exchange process to
$275,000. The great news is that we have
already raised over $101,000 for Phase
II! We still need to raise an additional
$174,000 to cover the cost of consultant
fees, administrative expenses, and the
work to complete the Forest Service’s
64-step exchange process. These funds
will cover exchange process related
expenses as well as all of the studies and
assessments related to the exchange that
will occur during the exchange process.
We continue to need your prayers
and we need your financial support.
To reach our final goal of raising the
additional $174,000 to finish this project,
we need people who really understand the
value of this ministry in the lives of youth
and families to help make this a reality. We
know that many of you have already given
and given generously to the purchase of
the land. We promise this will be the last
time we come back to you and ask you to
give to the land exchange project. If you
gave to the land purchase, I hope that you
will consider giving an additional gift for
the future of RTLC. If you haven’t given
yet, consider making a special gift for the
future generations that will be a part of
this ministry. We are open to matching
fund opportunities or a capstone gift if
you would like to use your gift to help
encourage others to give as well. We have
already received two gifts of $25,000 that
are matching funds gifts that will make
your gift make a bigger difference. We
can also easily accept stock gifts. Call me
to get the critical information. I would
love to have a more in-depth conversation
with you and explain more about this once
in a lifetime opportunity. You
can reach me by email at dave@
rainbowtrail.org or by phone at 719429-1377. Help us make Rainbow Trail
Lutheran Camp our Home At Last!
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SPRING 2015
Now THIS is What You’ve Been Waiting for...
Alex Herbig
Nicole Grinager
Counselor
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD
Counselor
Gustavus Adolphus
Palmer Lake, CO
Travel Director
St. Olaf College
Colorado Springs, CO
Mae Grigsby
Genna Clemen
Abraham Rusch
Counselor
St. Olaf College
Davisburg, MI
Jill Nilsen
Counselor
St. Olaf College
Edina, MN
Compass Points Director
St. Olaf College
Buffalo, MN
Counselor
Univ. of North Texas
Mansfield, TX
Elise Delaware
Hailey Mohler
Emma Lathrop
Jonathan Sanchez
Counselor
University of Texas
Fredericksburg, TX
Counselor
Gustavus Adolphus
Superior, CO
Arts and Crafts
Drake University
Overland Park, KS
Ben Bonser
Counselor
University of Colorado
Louisville, CO
JK Balk
Counselor
Montana State University
Allison Anderson
Halina Pyzdrowski
Max Franks
Rachel Bash
Camphand
Pomona High School
Westminster, CO
Ryana Holt
Becca Schmelzel
Counselor
Pikes Peak Comm. College
Michael Burgdorf
Alex Powell
Counselor
Luther College
Broomfield, CO
Travel Director
Univeristy of Arizona
Edwards, CO
Seth Moellering
Peter Schwartz
Counselor
Luther College
Minnetonka, MN
Counselor
Wartburg College
Overland Park, KS
Counselor
St. Olaf College
Long Lake, MN
Maintenance Assistant
Texas State Tech College
Fredericksburg, TX
Kyra Jensen
Noah Bonser
Zach Lindsey
Guitar Instructor
Wheat Ridge, CO
Counselor
St. Olaf College
Columbia, SC
Jessica Craver
Counselor
Gustavus Adolphus
Kasson, MN
Support Staff Director
Univeristy of Colorado
Johnson City, TN
Emily Maruyama
Ali Welge
Camphand
Pueblo West High School
Pueblo West, CO
Mitch Helton
Travel Director
Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Laura Ritchie
Nurse
St. Olaf College
Woodstock, IL
Counselor
Palmer Lake, CO
Woodcarving Instructor
St. Olaf College
Golden, CO
Counselor
Azusa Pacific University
McKenzie Wedel
Cameron Regennitter
Kristin Lynn
Adam Parrish
Elsa Meyners
Derek Kane
Travel Director
Hastings College
Counselor
Colorado State Univ. Pueblo
Peyton, CO
Counselor
Ithaca College
Albuquerque, NM
Counselor
Univ. of Wisconsin, Mil.
Germantown, WI
Counselor
Regis University
Brooklyn, NY
Counselor
University of Nebraska
Albuquerque, NM
SPRING 2015
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...The 2015 Rainbow Trail Summer Staff
Hannah Maxa
Counselor
Luther College
Lenox, IA
Office Assistant
Gustavus Adolphus
Durango, CO
Becca Awe
Brady Risendal
Counselor
Centennial, CO
Kristine Luebbe
Counselor
Luther College
Monument, CO
Kalie Saathoff
Counselor
Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Pueblo, CO
Janelle Hernandez
Camphand
Alamogordo, NM
Alamogordo High School
Evan Smith
Greg Dorow
Melisa Lundy
Lizzy Myra
Ropes Coordinator
Illinois Wesleyan Univ.
North Liberty, IA
Counselor
Luther College
Maple Lake, MN
Caley Dallman
Camphand
Cherry Creek High School
Englewood, CO
Karyn Saathoff
Assistant Cook
Luther College
Pueblo, CO
Camphand
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, CO
Counselor
Luther College
Louisville, CO
Beth Harrison
Winston Tshili
Dean Klinkerman
Nicole Elsasser
Jordan Okes
Hanna Werling
Ropes Coordinator
Texas Christian University
Counselor
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
Annie Peasley
Travel Director
Augustana College
Elk Point, SD
Elaina Fenstermacher
Afton Moore
Ruby Tedeschi
Lauren Bender
Tait Johnson
Camphand
Newton High School
Newton, KS
Counselor
Trinity University
Palmer Lake, CO
Counselor
Colorado State University
Englewood, CO
Sara Marietta
Aurice Worley
Executive Secretary
Cañon City, CO
Ben Larson
Director of Compass
Points & Day Camp
Cañon City, CO
Bookkeeper
Cañon City, CO
Chris Seaman
Food Service Manager
Hillside, CO
Videographer
Clarion University
Corry, PA
Camphand
Marble Falls High School
Spicewood, TX
Kyle Larson
Director of Site & Facilities
Salida, CO
Dave Jarvis
Executive Director
Cañon City, CO
Counselor
Colorado State University
Fowler, CO
Summer Facilities Director
Front Range CC
Centennial, CO
Ben Jarvis
Director of On-Site &
Bridging Borders
Nellie Jarvis
Intro Camp Director
Cañon City, CO
Nurse
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD
Travel Director
Augustana College
Watertown, SD
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SPRING 2015
He Be Jammin
By Ben Jarvis - Director of On-Site & Bridging Borders
I love the rhythm of spring before camp.
There is a flow every year that progresses toward
summer. Starting with our Bible Study Writers’
Retreat back in January, followed by recruiting in
February, hiring staff in March, and doing online
training in April, every month gears me up for
summer more than the last. Before you know
it, we will have our Summer Directors on-site
for Directors’ Training, and then we are off and
running.
We even had the opportunity as full-time
staff to be trained on our high ropes course last
week. This will allow us all to facilitate the course
with campers this summer, which I couldn’t be
more excited about. I’ve seen that aspect of RTLC
ministry transform people. It’s a powerful tool
that brings groups together, and strengthens faith as well as self confidence. Last
summer reminded me just how special it is to have that as a part of our camp
environment.
Our staff is, once again, shaping up to be absolutely stellar. I ask that you
all please pray for them as they step into this service in a few short weeks. Being
away from family, making sacrifices for others, and bringing their own personal
lives with them is challenging. God is good for bringing these willing hearts to
us.
While I am absolutely ecstatic about the new faces and returning staff
that will be arriving in May, I can’t help but be a little bit melancholy as we say
good-bye to our awesome Program Assistants. Christa and Kelsey are about to
wrap up their time with us. They’ve become close friends to us all, and it makes
it difficult to see them go. As I write this, Christa is already packed and ready to
go to New York in just a few days to start her new position at another camp. We
are fortunate enough to have Kelsey through mid-May, but then she will be off on
her own endeavors as well, and possibly moving to North Carolina. It’s been so
great to connect with both of them over the last nine months. Please keep them
in your prayers as well.
Alright, here we go! Summer 2015... Fruit of the Spirit. So many fires,
meals, hikes, V.O.D.’s, and songs to enjoy. I can’t wait! Come be a part of it!
Peace,
The 9th Annual Grace Race
The date has been set!
Please join us on Saturday,
October 3 for the 9th Annual
Grace Race. The race will
begin at 4 pm with check-in
beginning at 2:30 pm. We
will be grilling after the race
as we did last year. This year
we will again be partnering
with the Rocky Mountain
Synod World Hunger appeal.
We are hoping to again have
a representative from the
ELCA office in Chicago
joining us. Can’t wait to see
you all there to support the
World Hunger Appeal. We’re
hoping to have 400 runners
and raise $10,000 this year
for World Hunger.
GIFTS IN HONOR OF
In Honor of the Porch
Family
Harriet Porch
In Honor of Robert &
William Laurie
Craig & Gail Bagenstos
In Honor of Joyce Boe
Lisa Boe-Sims
In Honor of Mark
Twietmeyer
Daniel & Diana Breed
In Honor of Marci &
Dave Waite
Julie McCallister
In Honor of Pastor
Dave Risendal’s
30th Ordination
Anniversary
St. Peter Lutheran
Church, Greenwood
Village
In Honor of our
Grandparents
Jeanne & Martin
Dallman
In Honor of Johanna
Crock, Hanna Nichols,
Laura Pierce & Sara
Witte Ray
Hannah Harman
In Honor of Karin
Arndt
Nancy & Rex Howard
The McCracken
Family – Ben, Arlene,
Lynn, Mark, Michelle,
Madison & Mia
Kristin McCracken
In Honor of our Family
Birthday’s in January
and February
Todd & Jill Grivetti
PARTNER CONGREGATIONS
These congregations have commited to partnering with Rainbow Trail by
supporting the ministry through their congregation’s budget.
PATHFINDERS
The following individuals are members of the 2015 Pathfinders’ Club. Pathfinders is
RTLC’s next level giving club that keeps the ministry at Rainbow Trail growing and
expanding. These individuals have given $1,000 or more to this great ministry. To join,
contact Dave Jarvis 719-276-5233 or find out more and donate online at www.rainbowtrail.
org/donate. Many thanks to the following supporters of Rainbow Trail!
Challenger Peak
$1,000-1,499
Anonymous
Bruce & Nancy Albertson
Eric & Elizabeth Berrill
Rosetta Bidne
Larry & Lavona Brown
Jay Davis
Darren & Amy DeYoung
Phil & Traci Dorth
John & Kathleen Erickson
Chris & Stephanie Frankle
Gloria & Joel Friesenegger
Richard & Kathy Gash
Dave & Kim Guinn
Scott & Janet Harrison
David & Sharon Henneke
Michael & Erinn Holliday
Keith & Jean Hovland
Betty Kirsebom
Marcus Kochis
Mary Koepp
Vicki & Christian Lieber
Cheryl & Stephen Mahon
Hunter & Janet McDaniel
Mark & Kim Meyer
Janice & James Mulvany
Karen Nulle
Beverly & Gary Oppedahl
Jon & Kate Palmquist
Jimmy & Shirley Pettigrew
David & Betsy Risendal
Andrew & Annette
Roinestad
Tara & Chad Sawinski
Gary & Kay Schritter
Karen Smith
Julie & Mike Speck
Ruth Von Mosch
Tim & Jen Walmer
Dave Young
Long’s Peak
$1,500-2,499
Bruce & Nancy Albertson
Anonymous
Mark Burris
Jay Davis
Kurt &Marsha Ehrhardt
Tom & Shari Gould
Ann Hultquist & Roger
Loots
Jennifer Lambertus
Dawn & Brent Meyer
Ken & Sheryl Mielke
Chuck & Gayle Newell
Dave & Michelle Okes
Marvin & Nadyne Plugge
Rick & Jill Reed
Walter & Chris Roberts
Marsha Yosten
Mt. Elbert
$2,500-$4,999
Anonymous
Les Anderson
Ron & Olga Augustson
Rick & Pat Bly
Stacy & Nicholas Branca
Tom & Alison Buckett
Mike & Connie Burris
Darwin & Helen Dalzell
Bob & Margie Dugan
Katie Dugan
Fred & Janice Ehlers
David & Ruth Ericson
Don & Lilian Filegar
Todd & Mary McNeil
Ruth & David Ryll
Hanne & Kip Schauer
David & Anneliese
Schneider
Mark & Anne Schwartz
Brenda & Lon Sears
Kathy & Craig Twaddell
Mt. Princeton
$5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
Cindy & Joe Hess
Dave & Nellie Jarvis
Jeanne & Tim Maloney
Chuck & Michelle Nichols
David & Edie May Phillips
ORGANIZATIONAL GIFTS
AIG Matching Grants Program
Benevity Community Impact
California Pizza Kitchen
Community First Foundation
OtterCares Foundation
Thrivent Action Team-Grace Race
Thrivent Action Team-Work Weekend
United Way of Larimer County
United Way of Northern New Mexico
Verizon Foundation
Abiding Hope Lutheran Church,
Littleton
Advent Lutheran Church, Olathe,
KS
Advent Lutheran Church,
Westminster, CO
All Saints Lutheran Church,
Austin, CO
All Saints Lutheran Church
Miriam Circle, Austin, CO
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church,
Littleton
American Lutheran Church,
Grand Junction
American Lutheran Church
WELCA, Grand Junction
Ascension Lutheran Church,
Colorado Springs
Ascension Lutheran Church
Women, Colorado Springs
Atonement Lutheran Church,
Boulder
Atonement Lutheran Church,
Lakewood
Augustana Lutheran Church,
Denver
Augustana Foundation Fund,
Denver
Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry
Hills Village
Bethany Lutheran Church
Foundation, Cherry Hills
Village
Bethany Lutheran Church,
Fredericksburg, TX
Bethel Lutheran Church,
Colorado Springs
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Los
Alamos, NM
Black Forest Lutheran Church,
Colorado Springs
Centennial Lutheran Church,
Englewood
Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Santa Fe, NM
Christ Lutheran Church,
Highlands Ranch
Christ the King Lutheran Church,
Colorado Springs
Denver
Durango
Christ the Savior, Aurora
Christ the Servant, Louisville
Community of Joy Lutheran
Church, Rio Ranch, NM
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church,
Broomfield
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church,
Denver
Cross of Hope Lutheran Church,
Albuquerque, NM
Elim Lutheran Church, Odgen,
UT
Epiphany Lutheran Church,
Denver
Evergreen Lutheran Church,
Evergreen
Faith Community Church
Outreach, Longmont
Faith Lutheran Church, Security
First Lutheran Church, Colorado
Springs
First Lutheran Church, Longmont
Glory of God Lutheran Church,
Wheat Ridge
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
Glenwood Springs
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
Denver
Grace Lutheran Church, Boulder
Grace Lutheran Church,
Colorado Springs
Grace Lutheran Church Women
of the ELCA, Colorado
Springs
Grace Lutheran Church, Casper,
WY
Grace Lutheran Church, Waseca,
MN
Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Wheat Ridge
Holy Cross Lutheran Church,
Overland Park, KS
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church,
Fredericksburg, TX
Holy Love Lutheran Church,
Aurora
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church,
Lakewood
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,
Littleton
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Women of the ELCA,
Littleton
Hope Lutheran Church,
Westcliffe
Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Greeley
King of Glory Lutheran Church,
Arvada
King of Kings Lutheran Church,
Pueblo
Lord of the Hills Lutheran
Church, Centennial
Lord of the Mountains Lutheran
Church, Dillon
Lutheran Church of Hope,
Broomfield
Lutheran Church of the Holy
Spirit, Centennial
Lutheran Church of the Master,
Lakewood
Lutheran Church of the Servant,
Santa Fe, NM
Messiah Lutheran Church,
Denver
Mission Lutheran Church, Swink
Mount Calvary Lutheran
Church, Boulder
Mount of the Holy Cross, Vail
Nativity Lutheran Church,
Commerce City
New Promise Lutheran Church,
St. George, UT
Our Father Lutheran Church,
Centennial
Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Greeley
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church,
Ft. Collins
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church,
East Bethel, MN
Peace Lutheran Church, Las
Cruses, NM
Peace in Christ Lutheran Church,
Elizabeth
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, Colorado Springs
Prince of Peace Women of the
ELCA, Colorado Springs
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, Denver
Rocky Mountain Synod
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran
Church, Canon City
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Church, La Salle
Spirit of the Mountain Lutheran
Church, Golden
South Zumbro Lutheran Church,
Kasson, MN
St. Andrew Lutheran Church,
Arvada
St. Luke Lutheran Church,
Albuquerque
St. Paul Lutheran Church,
Albuquerque
St. Paul Lutheran Church,
Calhan
St. Peter Lutheran Church,
Greenwood Village
St. Philip Lutheran Church,
Littleton
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church,
Northglenn
Tabor Lutheran Church, Pueblo
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Boulder
Trinity Lutheran Church, Fowler
Trinity Lutheran Church,
Loveland
Trinity Lutheran Church,
Monument
Valley Lutheran Church, Denver
Zion Lutheran Church, Trinidad
SPRING 2015
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TRAILBLAZERS
Ben There...
The following individuals are members of the 2015 Trailblazers Club. Trailblazers
By Ben Larson - Director of Compass Points & Day Camp
is an annual giving club that keeps the ministry at Rainbow Trail alive and grow
It’s
been
a
busy
and fun winter, filled with
ing. To join, contact Dave 719-276-5233 or check out the “Donate” portion of
our webpage at www.rainbowtrail.org. Many thanks to the following supporters great retreat groups and lots of skiing! As much
as I love winter, I’m very excited that spring has
of Rainbow Trail!
come to the mountains again! The warmer weather
Rainbow Lake Club
Eagle Peak Club
Jana & Paul Oman
Joel & Nancy Markert
$250-$499
$500-$999
is quickly eating away at the last of the snow piles
Marcia Oppermann
Peter & Susan Marty
Anonymous
Anonymous
Jim & Pat Speckmann
Holly & Nick Massie
around camp, and the mud has mostly dried up.
Cheryl Almquist
Margaret & Norm
Bob & Janelle Stover
Marilyn & Ing
Greening grass and budding trees are a welcome
Deb & Dan Austin
Aarestad
Linda Stuehrenberg
Maurstad
site and trading the skis for climbing gear and boat
John & Karla Balk
Roger & Alice Aden
Bob & Jean Terry
David Miller & Anne
Gary & Patty Bliss
Linda & David Asselin
Richard Watkins
Wenzel
paddles. Camp will soon be filled with campers
Larry & Eleanor
Dale & Edee Bauer
Wayne & Joan White
Joyce Mills
and staff again. We’re looking forward to a great
Bonicelli
Chuck & Robbie
Mark & Allison
Bob & Linda Morton
summer filled with Compass Points and Bridging
Jerry & Joan Brown
Breaux
Whitmire
Caitlin & Joshua
Emily & Scott Dalen
Jim & Cindy Britton
Nelson
Borders groups, full camps, the biggest Day Camp
Martha & Clint Calvert Ian Kay & Tom Devers
Base Camp
Patti Nelson
summer ever, and an incredible staff team.
Andrea Doeden
Jeff & Trisha Carlson
$120-$249
Richard & Penny
This spring has been, and will continue
Kendra & Steve Dunn
Rick & Charlene
Anonymous
Newman
to be a full one. We’ve had several congregations come for their annual spring
John & Kathy
Coulson
Brad & Deb Abbott
Paul Olsen
Eckhardt
Dave & Carissa
Edna Anderson
Sara & Clark Olsonbreak ski, confirmation, and family retreats. As I write, I’m at camp waiting for
Carl & Katie Edstrom
Cruson
Ruth & Mike Bash
Smith
the arrival of twenty-five Youth Directors and Pastors who are coming for The
Todd & Natalie
Jean & Larry
Melissa Beaman
Dave &Judy Peters
Summit – Youth Ministry Retreat. This annual event is designed as a time of
Erickson
Danielson
Debbie & Julio Blanco Charlie & Claire
Craig & Beverly Essex
Bill & Charlotte
Liza & Nathan Blom
Pineda
continuing education, fellowship, worship, play, and a time for a passionate and
Bruce & Beth
Dausses
Russ & Sarah Britton
Terry & Susan
hard working group of people to come and be campers themselves. Several other
Feldkamp
Jerry & Lore Jean
Jack & Phyllis Brown
Pletkovich
groups will be joining us for weekend and mid week retreats before the summer
Vince & Leigh
Ethridge
Martin & Nancy
Alissa & Josh Plumley
Felletter
Kevin & Janet Flesch
kicks into full gear.
Brown
Harriet Porch
Ken & Kay Gerhart
John & Peggy Harris
Colleen & Dave
Jon & Jo Powers
In between retreat groups and the work of getting ready for summer I’m
David & Linda Higbea
Bunkers
David & Raynee Price
getting
ready
to teach a Wilderness First Aid course and trying hard to play as
Joni & Todd
Koren Holden &
Daniel Burris
Brandon Reed
much as I can too. Climbing, rafting, and mountain biking are at the top of my
Grundman
Randall Toney
Effie & Glen
Clara Remele
Mark & Vera GuebertTom & Katherine
Christiansen
Tiff & Kevin Roiseland list right now. Even with so many of those opportunities right in Canon City, I’m
Steward
Kaley
Terri & Mark Cooper
Rick & Becky Romano
excited for a rafting and hiking adventure to Moab planned for early May. I hope
Fred Hansen
Robert & Sharon
Sharon Cox
Eldene Ronnekamp
that you’re getting out and enjoying this beautiful spring that we’ve been having.
Hannah Harman
Kolosseus
Thelma Diedrichs
Becca Sager
Scott & Susan Harman
Severt & Mary
Paul & Kathy Edstrom
Carl & Gail Schurman
If I don’t see you on trail someplace, hopefully I’ll see you at camp soon!
Kvamme
Tanda & Thomas
McCombe
Todd & Mary McNeil
Laurie & Clayton
Mohler
Craig & Terri Mulford
James & Judy Myra
Robert & Colleen
Norrgard
Orla O’Callaghan &
Paul McCarthy
Candy & Larry Ourada
Jim & Carol Reppert
Willy & Julie Reusser
Kevin & Darlene
Rohrbaugh
Kristen & Michael
Saathoff
Peg & Dave Slagle
Russ & Cheri Sorensen
Tom Williamsen
Ron & Betty Yergert
Ray & Carrie Harney
Jeff & Annie Heath
Kathy & Dirk Hogue
Edson & Mary
Holland
Fannie Hughes
Stanley & Evelyn John
Tom & Angie Johnson
Charles & Gertraud
Jones
Steve & Linda Jurrens
Jack & Dona Kenline
Ben Larson
Catherine & Matt
Larson
David & Michelle
Louis
Sandra Meyer
Walt & Karyl Meyer
Eric & Lois Meyners
Jill & Doug Monsen
Gail & Mark
Muehlethaler
Denise Nelsen Demke
& James Demke
Sidney Okes
Kim & John Olson
Russ & Pat Edwards
Paul & Kim Eggen
Barbara & Chuck
Exley
Michael & Sarah
Graham
Fred Hansen
Greg & Barbara
Haschke
Donna Hayden
Paden Hendrickson
Nancy Henning
James & Candy
Hersch
Paul & Lynne
Horpedahl
Ruth Idler
George & Nancy
Jacobson
Kitty Jarvis
Karen & Vineet Joshi
Sandy & Van Kistler
Bert & Dolly Lager
Jean Larson
David Lindholm &
Kathy Sasak-Lindholm
Meg Mansfield
Brad & Brooke
Shannon
Sally Shockey
Don Simonton
Teak & Clifford
Simonton
Austen Smith
Kevin & Sarah Smith
David Stark
Max & Linda Stefoin
Harold & Susan Stitt
James & Donna
Swenson
Marion Talley
Scott Treider & Carol
Serrano-Treider
Colin Twaddell
Clarence & Marlyn Ver
Sluys
Greg & Deb Watson
Barbara White
Lester & Marianne
Woodward
Gene & Angie
Youngmann
Harry Zander
In Memory of Jerry
Nelson
Holly & Nick Massie
In Memory of Mo
Oppermann
Charles & Carol Barnett
Christine Baumgartner
Mary Boucher
Jan Brust
Margaret Earle
Phil & Dee Erlander
Harvey E. Williams
Family Trust
Gary & Karen Gabrielson
Mabel Green
Elton & Rose Marie
Gudvangen
Elizabeth Hanson
Elizabeth Hemmingway
Adelbert & Bernice
Herrold
Kenneth & Susan Iverson
Daniel & Laura Johnson
Gloria Kenys
Sandie & Paul Keydeniers
Larry & Edna Kosley
David & Beverly
Spaulding
Joe & Alice Watkins
Raymond & Lois Weikart
Paul & Ruth Wiig
In Memory of Mary
Ellen Zander
Harry Zander
In Memory of Ellen &
Leeland Soker
Aletha Bennett
Melvin Bunde
Fred & Helen Disque
Colleen Hohlen
Marshall & Marcella
Krieger
Beverly Ochterbeck
Southard
Paul & Darlene Scherer
JoAnn Soker
Doris Stipech
Thomas & Jane Tonniges
Barbara White
In Memory of Ollie Korte
In Memory of Grand
Dolly Buchanan
In Memory of Wally &
Darlene Remstad
In Memory of Kelsey
Rohrbaugh
Kevin & Darlene
Rohrbaugh
In Memory of Margaret
Ames
James Twaddell
ROPES COURSE FUND
Anonymous
Eric & Pam Anderson
Augustana Foundation Fund, Denver
Craig & Gail Bagenstos
Debbie & Julio Blanco
Diane Boldt & Paul Hurcomb
Dana & Tom Braun
Jamie & Matt Burkhard
Mike & Connie Burris
Brian & Marisa Carlson
James Collopy Jr
Bill & Charlotte Dausses
Ina Kay & Tom Devers
Andrea Doerr
Phil & Traci Dorth
Jennifer & Daniel Dugan
In Memory of Bill
Kendra & Steve Dunn
Boitano & BoiScout
Richard Davis
Dana & Chuck Englebrecht
In Memory of Daniel Ray Bob & Ann Erickson
Benson
Tom & Virginia Crow
David & Ruth Ericson
Vince & Leigh Felletter
In Memory of Dale
Daugherty
Tonya & Andrew Fisher
Diedra Daugherty
Brittany Garrelts
In Memory of Rev. Hamp John & Cathy Goodmann
Kelsey Grimm
Kicklighter
Caroline Hoffman
Laura & Mike Growney
Karl & Wendy Gustafson
In Memory of Wayne &
Dan Hanson
Trudie Jarvis
Paden Hendrickson
John & Valerie Hess
In Memory of Bill
John & Jenny Hierlinger
Brenneman
Eric Hoffer
Anonymous
Paul & Lynne Horpedahl
In Memory of Russel
Wesley & Amy Hout
Stern
Ben Jarvis
Shirley Dettmer
Glenn & Pat Ohlmann
Myrene & Stan Petitpren
The Estate of Maxine Johnson
Rosetta Bidne
Kiara & Andrew Jorgenson
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
In Memory of Aaron
Grider
Brittany Grider
Charlie & Linda Kelly
Rick & Jill Reed
...Done That
In Memory of Ed Ames
Elwood & Beverly Nelson
Paul Selland
Ethel Soppeland
Julie Wade
In Memory of Donovan
Ohlmann
Rosetta Bidne
Allison & John Kane
King of Glory Lutheran Church, Arvada
David & Becky Kleen
Art Kraus & Michelle Stone Kraus
Bert & Dolly Lager
Benji & Lori Leonard
David & Michelle Louis
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection,
Lakewood
Helen Lyells
Jeanne & Tim Maloney
Gail Mannington
Adrian & Andrew Miller
Jill & Doug Monsen
Jed & Monica Mortenson
James & Judy Myra
Michelle & Dave Okes
Kim & John Olson
Sara & Clark Olson-Smith
Marcia Oppermann
Anne-Marie Patrie & John Schneider
Dave & Judy Peters
Erin Pineda & Ryan Ourada
Noel & Rob Reagan
Adrienne Ross
Matt & Wendi Rusch
Sonja & Gordon Sandquist
Brahm & Sarah Semmler Smith
Sarah Shasberger
Michelle & Jeff Simmons
Richard & Elaine Simonds
Teak & Clifford Simonton
Rich Smith
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Boulder
Amber & Joe Turner
Eric & Kate Waggoner
Brian & Kira Ward
Teresa & David Watt
Marsha Yosten
BIG NEWS: THE ROPES COURSE IS
PAID FOR IN FULL!
A special ‘thanks” goes out to anyone and everyone who has contributed to the
construction of our new high ropes course. Full-time staff just finished a week of
training, and are all very excited to work on the course with campers this summer!
Thank you all again! This is a huge blessing to our ministry at Rainbow Trail.
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SPRING 2015
A different, yet significant way to support
the ministries of Rainbow Trail
2015 - 2016 Events Calendar
May 22-25............................Memorial Day Work Weekend
June 7- August 15........................................Summer Camps
September 4-7.............................Labor Day Family Retreat
September 11-13..........................Men’s Fly Fishing Retreat
October 3........................................Grace Race 5k (Denver)
October 9-11................................Fall Ambassadors Retreat
November 6-8.............................Fall Confirmation Retreat
December 4-6.....................................................AdventFest
LEELAND AND ELLEN SOKER ANNUAL
CAMPERSHIP FUND
Sidney & Shirley Ash
Aletha Bennett
Bethany Lutheran Church, Cherry
Hills Village
Melvin Bunde
Addi Choi
Rick & Charlene Coulson
Fred & Helen Disque
DST Systems, INC
Jan & Rives Duncan
Dave & Kim Guinn
Colleen Hohlen
Steven & Peggy Krenz
Marshall & Marcella Krieger
Bernie & Diane Mann
Beverly Ochterbeck Southard
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Fort
Collins
Andrew & Annette Roinestad
Ray & Judy Russell
Paul & Darlene Scherer
JoAnn Soker
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Thornton
Doris Stipech
Michelle & Robert Szydlowski
Thrivent Financial Action Team
Thomas & Jane Tonniges
Eric & Kate Waggoner
Marci & David Wait
Barbara White
ANN (JARVIS) SMITH
MEMORIAL LAND EXCHANGE FUND
Augustana Lutheran Senior Ministry
Jim & Cindy Britton
Jeanne & Martin Dallman
Chris & Stephanie Frankle
Christine Gerbig
Stanley & Evelyn John
The Estate of Maxine Johnson
Elwood & Beverly Nelson
Paula Selland
Bill & Marcia Smith
Ethel Soppeland
Julie Wade
CONTRIBUTORS
Thank you to the following friends of Rainbow Trail who gave a gift in 2015
Thelma Diedrichs
Bill & Sharon Gorman
Victor & Lois Hoops
Roger & Barbara Kaspersen
Verna-Lee & Ronald Leighton
Warren & Marilyn Strand
Leonard & Judy Walgren
Laura & Alex Wouters
Needs List
These are essential items needed for our day-to-day
operations. A designated monetary gift would certainly
be welcome as well. You can bring these items with you
any time you come to camp or call us to arrange a drop-off
or pick-up. Thank you for your continued support!
White 20# copy Paper (Laser quality)
Reams of colored copy paper
Hobart 20 Quart Mixer
Avery 5160 labels
Avery 5164 labels
Avery 5366 labels
Masking tape
Adobe Creative Suite 6 (Mac)
Sharpie brand permanent markers
Scotch tape
Duct tape
Postage stamps
UPS Surge Protector Power strips
Long barreled fire lighters (Bic)
9x12 Manila envelopes (no clasps)
6x9 Manila Envelopes (no clasps)
16 - 5 ft. round white Lifetime tables
6 or 8 ft. rectangular white Lifetime tables
Extension cords (all lengths)
25 gallon Rubbermaid tubs for the kitchen
Adult size scissors
A “new” economic car for Day Camp
Computer Battery Back-Up System
AA and AAA Batteries
Wish List
These are larger items that we haven’t budgeted for, but
would love to have. Contact us if you would like to donate
any of these items, new or gently used. You can bring
them to camp, or call to arrange a drop-off or pick-up.
Thank you for your continued support.
Industrial Mop buckets (call us first!)
Sturdy wheelbarrows
Jump drives/thumb drives
New Mac desktop and laptop computers
New full sheets – white
New full or single mattress pads
New Queen sheets – white
New Queen mattress pads
20 new 3-piece towel sets
1 digital camera (min 10-12 megapixel)
Costumes for life of Christ
3 – 5 gallon shop vacuums
3 - upright vacuums
3 new high chairs
2- 32” Digital Flat Screen TVs
20 ft. or longer extension cords
2 – New gas grills
Motorola 2-way radios
Bobcat Pallet toothed bucket
Free-standing Space Heaters
Pack-n-Play Cribs
Freezerless Refridgerator
Dish Cart
GoPro Hero 4 Black
Ice Machine with Storage Bin
Vermeer Brush Chipper
Skid Steer Tire Chains
Commercial Washers and Dryers
Shop Online
It’s easy to give a gift from RTLC’s Needs or Wish Lists online. We’ve preselected items that we are looking for and provided links straight to great
deals that we’ve found. You can even ship directly to us!
www.rainbowtrail.org/donate/needs-and-wish-list
Administrative Office
107 S. 9th Street, Suite B
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: 719-276-5233
Fax: 719-276-5235
Office Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Camp Office
P.O. Box T
3056 County Road 198
Hillside, CO 81232
Phone: 719-942-4220
Fax: 719-942-4000
GIFTS IN KIND
Full-Time Staff
DESIGNATED GIFTS
Dave Jarvis, Executive [email protected]
Sara Marietta, Executive [email protected]
Aurice Worley, [email protected]
Ben Larson, Dir of Compass Points & Day [email protected]
Ben Jarvis, Dir of On-Site & Bridging Borders.. [email protected]
Kyle Larson, Dir of Site & [email protected]
Chris Seaman, Food Service [email protected]
Kelsey Kethan, Program [email protected]
Brad & Kathleen Chewakin
Frank & Lorie Eby
John & Pam Marietta
Anonymous
Jeff & Patti Amstrup
Augustana Foundation Fund, Denver
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Los
Alamos
Addi Choi
Jesse & Lindsay Crock
David DeGarmo
Greg Dew
Dave & Ruth Ericson
Paul Hadland
Alpha Jensen
Steve & Linda Jurrens
Jim & Pat Speckmann
Bob & Joyce Witte
Laura & Alex Wouters
Ben Larson
Martina Link
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection,
Lakewood
Laurie & Clayton Mohler
Chuck & Michelle Nichols
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Sioux
Falls, SD
Kevin & Deney Perkins
Carl & Emily Sauey
South Zumbro Lutheran Church,
Kasson, MN
Marsha Yosten
We make every effort to list each donor, but mistakes do happen.
If we have inadvertently omitted your name or listed you
incorrectly we apologize. Please call us, 719-276-5233,
and let us know so that we can make corrections.
Board of Directors
President...............................Michelle Okes, Bethany Lutheran, Denver, CO
Vice Pres..... Rev. Vera Guebert-Steward, Evergreen Lutheran, Evergreen, CO
Secretary............................Scott Skrine, King of Glory Lutheran, Arvada, CO
Treasurer.......................Kathy Twaddell, Atonement Lutheran, Boulder, CO
.................................................Russ Britton, Bethany Lutheran, Denver, CO
.............................................Kevin Flesch, Augustana Lutheran, Denver, CO
........................................ Chris Lieber, First Lutheran, Colorado Springs, CO
.........................................................Josh Nelson, Holy Trinity, Littleton, CO
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