In the Spirit of Camp

2009

Annual Report

Welcome to CHAMP Camp

I wish I could find a new way to say we had a great and exciting year! It seems like that is the same message from last year but truly represents our experi-ence in 2009.

In 2009 we added five new, energetic board members. We are excited about the experience and enthusiasm each of these people brings to our organization.

In a year when many other organizations were finding their special events to not be profitable, we were able to meet our goal of raising $50,000 which helps support our long range plan of offering CHAMP Camp for 2 weeks a summer. All due to our generous friends who are committed to making this opportunity available to a very special population of children.

We welcomed 25 campers to our week of camp in June. This represented a 138% increase over participation in 2008. Many of our returning counselors of-fered their time again to make this years camp a huge success, as we also welcomed a large number of new counselors to the CHAMP Camp family. You will see pictures from last year’s camp. Make sure you take a moment to look at the Soap Box Derby cars! I am proud that our program committee is able to bring these new experiences each year for our campers.

2010 is going to be exciting as well. We will celebrate our 20th year of CHAMP camp. What started as a small dream with five campers continues to grow and now requires planning throughout the year to insure that we don’t turn any potential camper away. Please look for CHAMP Camp email newsletters and updates to know how and when to join our celebrations throughout the year.

We could not do all of this without the support of you, our Champ Camp friends. Whether you have given of yourself financially or through your donation of time and talent, we are grateful that you are a part of the CHAMP Camp family and we look forward to celebrating our 20 years of service with you in 2010. In the Spirit of Camp, Jennifer Fogo, PhD, OTR President, Board of Directors CHAMP Camp Inc. Executive Committee Board of Directors Jennifer Fogo, President Fred Baldwin Donna Guider University of Indianapolis Allison Transmission Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital

Rick Adams, Vice President Don Broad Dan Hampton Crowe Horwath LLP Hanover Insurance Group Harris Indianapolis

Jeff Balogh, Treasurer Matthew D. Bruno Karen Janowiecki Kightlinger & Gray, LLP Herff Jones, Inc.

Michael J. Piechocki, Secretary Kyle R. Coffey Sandy Slaughter Bobby Plump Associates Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. Retired, Avon School Corporation

JoBeth Cox-Zimmerman Kristina Watkins Cox Zimmerman Public Relations Community Rehab and Sports Medicine

Lucy Dollens Anthnoy G. Wise Frost Brown Todd LLC Herff Jones, Inc.

Mission Statement

We believe in the limitless potential of the human spirit. CHAMP Camp provides extraordinary opportunities for recreation, socialization, education, and public awareness.

Our outdoor activities and enrichment experiences encourage challenge and success, and foster tremendous self-esteem and

independence for children and adolescents with tracheostomies and those requiring technological respiratory assistance. Additionally, we offer emotional support and broaden the insight of families and friends.

We celebrate the enthusiasm and energy of others who share our ideals and philosophy; and we promote

the growth and understanding of this unique and exceptional population.

Philosophy

CHAMP Camp is not a physical place, but a community where children who are technologically-assisted experience the wonder, beauty and challenge of the outdoors. The American Camping Association (ACA) accredits our program, and we utilize facilities that adhere to site regulations as outlined by the ACA. CHAMP Camp is a community where campers and counselors think of each other first; giving and receiving from each other; and supporting each other in our feelings and experiences. It is a community where health care professionals become counselors, modeling their love of the experience; allowing kids to be kids; and making medical arrangements as to not compromise the adventure and enjoyment of camp. It is a community rich with personal expression, individual differences, and opportunities to grow and succeed physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially, and

“discover one’s place in the sun.”

CHAMP CAMP 2009—HIGHLIGHTS

It was a hot week! But, 25 campers and 68 counselors/staff braved the temperatures for an incredible week of camp. New friend-ships, broken records—even our first soap box derby! Following you will find some of the highlights of the week. NEW CAMPERS—Nine families decided to trust us with their child for the first time this year which increased our total number of campers by 138% over 2008. We are grateful for their faith in us and look forward to many more camping experiences with:

AND GRADUATE CAMPERS—Four of our friends celebrated their last year at camp with us. Clare and Keith were both decanulated this year (had their trach removed), Elisabeth and Rachel have both graduated and are on to new things. We wish them all well and hope that they will continue as part of the CHAMP Camp family. In fact, Keith has joined the organization as the newest member of the program committee to assist in planning from a camper perspective!

BREAKING RECORDS AND SETTING RECORDS - To celebrate her last year at CHAMP Camp, Rachel broke the standing record for largest fish which was held by Tony. Not bad for a girl who doesn’t like to fish! Three board members visited camp this year and all three tackled the climbing tower! CHAMP Camp board members believe in full participation! We also welcomed Nelson Stewart, father of NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart, who brought one of Tony’s midget cars for the kids to preview before our own Soap Box Derby Race. Counselors served as the engine of these amazing cars to push our campers around the track. Some drove, some just hung out, but everyone had a great time. Kudos to our counselors and visitors who persevered through the hottest day of camp to provide this unique experience!

CHAMP CAMP COUNSELORS

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to this amazing group of people, without whom this camp would not be possible. We celebrate your energy, dedication and skill.

Duane Achermann

Francisco “Tanty” Angulo

Fred Baldwin

Lynyetta Banks

Lindsay Bauer

Julie Beaty

Scott Beaty

Alyssa Bistak

Kelsey Bowerman

Jess Bremmer

Anny Busick

Dave Carter

Emily Church

Ashley Corban

Rebecca Croucher

Alisha Detillion

Chuck Dietzen, M.D.

Carla Drennen

Megan Duppler

Tamala Evans

Terri Ewigleben

Daniel Fox

Melissa Frasure

Christina Freeze

Ashlin Fulkerson

Tex Gooch

Karliee Gottlieb

Daniel Grant

Donna Guider

Lindsay Himes

Jilliann Hoyt

Sabrina Hunter

Ingrid Jacobs

Maren Johnson

Ruth Jones

Dana Khy

Cami Kleinknecht

Mary Klyn

Amber Knoop

Bev Kramer

Carolyn Leeson

Brad Locke

Clare Major

Olya Mangusheva

Rick Miller

Beth Mitchum

Sue Moore

Vanessa Niese

Dede O’Connor

David Powell

Joe Ray

Pamela Ruppel

Kristina Russell Watkins

Tiffany Schira

Andrea Schultz

Nikki Shaffer

Andrea Shirley

Noelle Smith

Roberta Smith

Lacey Snell

Kristen Sprague

Quinn Stechschulte

Marissa Stopski

Jean Tomasic

Joanne Trombley

Bill Vahle

Joy VanDerVeer

Joel Vander Molen

Stephanie Vatty

Lisa Walls

Michelle Wheeler

Darlean Williams

Kayla Williams

Jeff Woolard

Ryan Woolard

Heather Zuber

The Support of our Friends Enables CHAMP Camp to Continue to Provide this Magical Experience for Children with Tracheostomies who are Ventilator Dependent or Require other Types of Respiratory Support.

Sarah Lau Brenda and Keith Light Local Union No. 481 (Electrical Workers) Brad Locke Paul and Sarah Lushin Dr. Jeff and Catherine Macke Howard and Carol Mandel Matt and Heather Mandel Olya Mangusheva Tom, Thelma and Rachel Markley Christian and Michelle Maslowski Tom and Beth Masterson Beth McCabe John and Nancy McCurdy Steve and Dee McDonald Dennis and Mary McEldowney Megan Meadors Dave Mellen Nancy Meyer Kurt Michael Brett and Michelle Miller Jacqueline Miller Tim and Jamie Mitchell Beth Mitchum Julia and Barry Moffitt Kristen Money Mike and Denise Monohan Marty and Sue Moore Emiy Moulton Coleen Muldoon Alex and Maureen Murphy Jason and Stephanie Murray Umbereen Mustafa Michael Nash Mike and Imelda O’Connor Scott Odle Alex Ondari Old National Bank Nicole Painter Mike and Sandy Parrett David and Jennifer Peterson Nancy K. Petrick Amy Peyton Jeff Pfaff Jamie and Kristi Pfeifer Mike and Kelly Piechocki Ginger Plexico Bobby and Jenine Plump Larry Pool Stephen and Barbara Potts

Tony and Cindi Aaron Rick and Donna Adams Jon and Jennifer Adams Stephen Adley Kathleen Altier Tom Alvarez Sheri Amatucci Glenda Aulbach Robert and Virginia Babock Lisa Baker Fred and Judy Baldwin Mark Baldwin Jeff and Nancy Balogh Ben Barnett Margaret Bannon-Miller Becky Barton Clark Bassett Mark and Christy Baugh Scott and Julie Beaty Brad and Jennifer Beery Dennis Bielecki David and Erica Bolin Jacob Bradley Adam Brand Wally and Cathy Brant Gary BraVard Dave and Breyanna Homeier Keith Brown Matt and Christina Bruno Anny Busic Rob and Sarah Butler Brittany Cain Dave and Mary Ellen Carter JoAnn Chaffin Citadel Architectural Products Don Cleary Kyle Coffey Matthew and Janice Cohoat Jamie Cox Steve and Debbie Cox Tracey Crandall Crowe Foundation Crowe Horwath LLP Denice Damerau Nick Davey Brad and Mary Davidson Mike Deck Kate DeCleene Rick and Diane DeJean Dr. Chuck Dietzen

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Mike and Lucy Dollens Jill Dora Dave and Pamela Douglas Sam and Janelle Drisko Marilyn Duncan Clarence Ebersole Edwards Rigdon Construction Co. ,Inc. Carl and Sharon Egly Rick and Dwana Ehlman Tom and Terri Ewigleben Harry E. Ervin Sarah and Lydia Farmer Daniel and Danette Farris Scott and Jennifer Fogo Daniel Fox Janet M. Fowler Rob and Sandi French Bailey and Candy Frye G.M.G. Motors James and Tina Gooch Darrell and Thecla Gossett Flo Gossett Megan Gossett Mindy Gossett Donna Guider and Lee Stevenson Michael and Tammy Hahn Dan and Lisa Hampton Steve and Sue Harris Keriann Hart Michelle and Samuel Harwick Kris and Leia Heitkemper Brandon Herbort Kara Hoover David Hudler Mark and Molly Hull Indiana Paralegal Association Dr. Richard and Denise Jacson Karen Janowiecki Greg and Stephanie Jenkins Bill and Pam Jones Doug and Sharon Karst George A. Kindler Nancy V. Knaus Tom Kohlmeir Mike and Kelly Kolodkin Bev Kramer David and Helen Krouse John Kyle Ladendorf Family

David and Kim Powell Joel and Gina Pruis Barbara Ream Erin Rehagen Sherrie Renaud Leslie Richards Marian Ritchie Brenda Roberts John and Janic Roff Mike Rogers Katie Rohlfing Dr. Randy and Pam Ruppell Dorothy Sample Dale and Teri Schibi Gretchen Schultz Todd and Heather Schumaker Ken Sexton Seymour Pediatrics Brad and Wendi Shaffer Brett Sharp Robert and Patti Shinn John and Sharon Skomp Ben and Darla Slaughter Joe and Sandra Slaughter Chris and Angie Steeno Randolph and Lynn Stokely Marissa Stopski Storms-McMullen Electric, Inc. Joe Swartz Scott Swisher and Tina Winterboer Kelli Tarlton Shelley Thielen Brad and Nicole Todd Tri-State Dispatch Michael and Susan Tsangaris Michael Turek Jennifer A. Turner Sam Turpin US Bank Carl and Karen VanDerVeer Dave and Tracy Venable Courtney Vazquez Matt and Teresa Voors Amanda Vore Charlie Walker Kevin and Robin Waggoner Ann Marie Waldron Chris and Kristina Watkins Kevin and Elizabeth Weaver Michelle Wiest

Brittney M. Wing Mildred L. Wood Living Trust Rosalie R. Worley Umbereen Mustafa Scott Odle Old National Bank Nancy K. Petrick Larry Pool Erin Rehagen Sherrie Renaud Leslie Richards Katie Rohlfing Dorothy Sample Dale and Teri Schibi Seymour Pediatrics Joe and Sandy Slaughter T.J. and Stephanie Smithey Randolph and Lynn Stokely Storms-McMullen Electric, Inc. Kelli Tarlton Tri-State Dispatch Michael and Susan Tsangaris Michael Turek Jennifer A. Turner US Bank Carl and Karen VanDerVeer Courtney Vazquez Charlie Walker Kevin and Elizabeth Weaver Bill and Susie Whitaker Terri Whitley Michelle Wiest Chris and Linda Wilgus Eileen Willeman Connie Wilson Brittney M. Wing Mark and Abby Wise Anthony and Judy Wise Patricia and Daniel Wolf Tim Wolter Mildred L. Wood Living Trust Rosalie R. Worley Joby and Cathy Wright Daniel and Sherry Yagodnik Janet Yeager Jim and Young-Hee Yedinak Erik and JoBeth Zimmerman

What’s Happening in 2010?

CHAMP Camp will celebrate our 20 years of service in 2010! We are so excited and are planning a year to beat all years! Watch for our electronic newsletters and updates to find our where and how we will be celebrating over the next year!

Dates to Remember: April 17, 2010 —Silver Sneaker Benefit Ball, Conrad Indianapolis June 21-25, 2010— 2010 CHAMP Camp—20th Anniversary:

Welcome to Hollywood—An Affair to Remember

If you would like to be considered for our Board of Directors or would like to volunteer with our organization, please contact our Executive Director, Jamie Mitchell, at 317.670.1860 or via jmitchell@champcamp.org.

Financially Speaking (as of November 11, 2009)

Total income in 2008 : $120,478.00

Expenses: Camp Direct $ 38,432.00 Other Camper Benefits $ 107.00 Support $ 45,303.00 Operations $ 7,438.00 Sneakers Ball $ 23,437.95

Ending Net Assets: $ 85,820.00 Less 4 Month CD $ 50,789.00 (This CD will ultimately provide a reserve of two year’s Camp Direct expenses so that this camp opportunity will always be available to this amazing population of children)

Arts and Crafts

Carnival

Horses

Stream Study

Tower

Waterfront

Pool Dance

Discovering

our place

in the sun.