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1979 – “New Cabin” becomes “Curt Blair Cabin”

1980 – Funding Our Future Capitol Campaign raises $300,000 for camping and youth ministry in the Great Rivers Region

1981- New Shop is built and new tractor purchased

1986 – Solenberger Cabin is built. First building to be built at camp that is totally handicap accessible. First new building to be built for year round usage.

1986 – Manager’s residence is upgraded with office added.

1988 – “Barb Downs Cabin” is built in memory of former Camp Board member; Lightbody Cabin is also constructed at the same time.

1990 – Foresee The Future Campaign raises money for the building of Carter Hall, renovation of lodge and construction of future conference center.

1992 – Department of Camping and Conferencing is made an official department of the Great Rivers Region

1994 – Carter Hall is dedicated by Carter family; old Deans Cabin is
demolished

1998 - Renovation of Lodge is completed with new bedrooms and new kitchen

2000 – Lightbody Conference Center begins to be built; two cabins are refurbished – Brett Todd Cabin (formerly Grey) and Spinder Cabin (formerly Everham)

2001- At May Board of Managers meeting, Lightbody Conference Center will be dedicated and officially opened.

2003 – Kathy Hutchins started as Manager in February

2005 – New roof on pool pump house and roof fixed on Lodge from storm damage

2006 - Began raising funds for chapel renovation; J.W. Robb builds firewood shelter

01/2007 - Kathy Hutchins resigns as Manager
04/2007 - Aaron and Callie Stanley start as managers; volunteers clean out Lemen and Kohler Cabins
05/2007 - Jeff, Jared, and Cody Davison remodel utility shed for chemical storage; Pool is resealed and painted; over 100 trees are planted on grounds
06/2007 - Camp purchases new commercial refrigerator; Central Baptist Church in Quincy constructs new boat dock; camp launches Wi-Fi network