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Your Support Creates Opportunities
THE NEXT GENERATION
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WILL FUND: ​
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The construction of a new and expanded ADA-compliant restroom and shower building​
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Construction of a 20-person counselor bunkhouse ​
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A 40"x70" permanent canopy structure for protection from intense sun and rain
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2025 GOAL: $1.3 million
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We're building for the 5th generation of campers and beyond! Any donation amount is graciously accepted and appreciated! All levels of donation will be permanently recognized at the camp. In-kind donations of materials
and labor are also much appreciated!
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​"Next Generation Campaign" Donor Levels
Choose one of these levels to make the most impact on Kiwanis Camp Patterson!
Multi-year pledges are also welcome!
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Next Generation Patron - $250,000
Superintendent - $100,000+
Camp Director - $50,000+
Camp Counselor - $25,000+
Song Leader - $10,000+
Camper - $5,000+
Kayaker - $2,500+
Swimmer - $1,000+
Hiker - $500+
Donations by check can be mailed to:
Camp Patterson, Inc P.O. Box 4334, Mankato, MN 56002
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Camp Patterson, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization
Contributions from 2020
to present:
'Superintendent' Level $100,000+
Kay & Lyle* Jacobson Family Fund^
Scheels All Sports
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'Camp Director' Level $50,000+
Mike & Jane Kearney
Glen A. Taylor Foundation
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'Camp Counselor' Level $25,000+
Dotson Family Charitable Fund*^
Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation
Phil* & Margie Slingsby^
Steven & Kathleen Burnett^
Lindsay Windows/John Roise
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'Song Leader' Level $10,000+
Celebrate Me Week
Jeff* & Roxi Lang
Randy* & Linda Berkland
Andreas Foundation
Chuck & Ginny Danish
Ron Goodrich/Goodrich Construction
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Siding) >
Hewitt Docks, Lifts and Pontoon Legs>
Heidi Boyum^
Joe Koberoski Tree Service>
John* & Karen Swenson
James & Shannon* Gullickson Family
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'Camper' Level $5,000+
Kathy Sheran & Dean Doyscher
Matt Norland *
Tom* & Karen* Rekstein
Scott & Laura* Stevens
Ryan McKeown and Danielle Mehia
Financial Advisory Team Community Fund^
Ward Brothers Construction, LLC>
Ploog Electric>
Prange's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.>
Kopp Plumbing & Heating, Inc.>
ISG>
David and Michelle Schooff
John* & Wendy* Kind Charitable Fund^
Sanford* & Mary Schuster in honor of
Leland and Martha Schuster
Spenser & Melissa Bradley
'Kayaker' Level $2,500+
Stan* & Kathryn Bruss
Walmart
Ed* & Maureen Waltman
Fred* & Diane Lutz
'Swimmer' Level $1,000+
Jim Buseth*
Walmart
Charles Wingert
Brian Evans
Cindy Schneiderhan
Belynda Hinsch
Matt Kearney*
The Caretakers>
Jim* & Nancy Armbruster
Begalka + Swanson, CPAs*
Ron* & Mary Younge
Dwain Petersen*
David Cowan*
Joe Farnham*
Lake Washington Improvement Association
Mike & Donna Rstom^
Denny Wahlstrom *
Sandi & Ross Lubrant
'Hiker' Level $500+
Profinium
Mary & Joe* Holland
Brad Nordgren - Estate of Lee Nordgren*
Doug Faust *
Erin* & Jamie Aanenson
Bob* & Karen Spiegler
Jim Armbruster *
Cory* & Shawna Merrill
Jessica Hatanpa
James Buseth*
Dan* & Kristin Osdoba
Wilbur Neushwander-Frink*
Jim* & Cheryl Robinson
The Music Mart>
Devens Painting>
Kopischke Gutter>
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Other Donations:
Community Bank, Marianne Whiting, Daardi Mixon*, Alex Swanson*, Jeff Lowry, Nathan* & Melissa* Starke, Elizabeth Paul*, Sheryl Olson, Sharon Taylor*, Jameel Haque*, Les* & Kristi Koppendrayer, Pat Anderson*, Mary Hokanson*, Martha Weisgram, Mark & Mary Miller, Audrey & Paul Gatchell, Becky Kunst*, Tricia Stenberg*, Paul Gearhardt, Kenneth & Pamela Frisch, Mike Lagerquist*, Kathy Brynaert*, Scott* & Lisa* Wojcik, Paul Peterson*, Mike* & Cathy Brennan, Chris Austin*, Don Westphal*, Jaci Lageson*, Kyle Mrozek*, Lori Benike*, Al & Joanne Starke, Chad Witte*, Anna Thill*, Joe Meidl*, Laura Templin*, Shannon & Amy Sinning*, Orion Carlson*, Mary Hokanson*, Al Wortman*, Jeff & Misty Hendricks, Steve Olson*, Forrey Septic Systems & Excavating LLC>, Scott & Laura Thoms, Gerald & Joan Lucas, Theodore Surdy
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* Mankato Kiwanis Club Member
^ Gift received all or in part from a donor > fund at the Mankato Area Foundation
> In-Kind Gift
2020-2024 Improvements already completed:
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COMPLETED in 2020/21 Property improvements and deferred maintenance, refurbish of 10 cabins, safety improvements $139,200 invested in the camp!
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COMPLETED IN 2022 New ADA compliant concrete sidewalks and patio $20,000 invested in the camp!
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COMPLETED IN 2022 Dining Hall addition, air conditioning and other improvements $445,000 invested in camp!
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COMPLETED in 2023 ​​Kitchen renovation including new finishes on kitchen floor, walls & ceiling & new gas stove/oven, new coolers and walk-in freezer, kitchen restroom remodel $75,000 invested in the camp!
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COMPLETED in 2024 Erosion mitigation project with rain garden, drainage improvements, blacktop and curb & gutter, construction of a new equipment & supply shed, caretaker's garage improvements, dining hall lower-level improvements Over $100,000 invested in the camp!
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Our 2025 Next Generation Campaign will complete all remaining capital projects so the camp will be ready for the 5th generation of campers and our 100th Anniversary in 2027!