OW THE FOUNDATION HAS GROWN IN 18 YEARS!

1986 Summer - John Austin Cheley drafted a memo expressing his desire to create a "fund to assist families who desire the best for their children, but who cannot quite handle the full cost of such a financial investment".

1987 January 21 - John Austin Cheley died suddenly from a heart attack, and friends attending his service discussed establishing a memorial in his honor.

1986-89 - Informal meetings were held in Estes Park, CO, with a growing number of participants. On November 4, 1989, the Foundation was created to make Jack's vision a reality … to help provide a camping experience for as many youth as possible.

Founders: Helen Hocker, Jack Lamkin, Robert Dern, Maridan Stanley Kassab, Robert Stafford, Ginny Stafford, Jack Chalender, Bryant Denniston, Homer Evans, Earl Feldman, Pat Tuohy Fenton, Bill Hottel, Anna Belle Kritser, Bill Root, Ginny Stafford, Jerry Wexler, Mary Lou Montgomery, and Richard Smith.

Original Honorary Trustees: Mrs. J. A. (Sis) Cheley (deceased), Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum (Baker).
  

1990 1990 First Campership awarded to Stephanie Hutchcraft, Thornton, CO
1991 1991 First Annual Report issued - Patsy Turner, Editor
1992 1992 First "Round-Up" hosted at Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL
1996 1996 First Formal Strategic Plan Created
2003 2003 Foundation Assets Exceed One Million Dollars
2004 2004 First Formal Audit Conducted - Passed with Flying Colors
2005 33 Full Camperships Awarded 24 Partial Camperships Awarded
2007 40 Camperships awarded
    
A total of 287 Camperships have been awarded since inception to Campers from 31 States across the country, attending a total of 7 Associate Camps.
 
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