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Dear OSLIST,<BR>
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Last week I shared the story of the 4-H Camp here in the North Carolina Mountains. I thank my friends and colleagues on the list for your strong words of support, your contributions, and your prayers. Here is a copy of this morning's message to the camp supporters in our community. On June 17th we will hold our first arts & heritage camp, in 5 days of Open Space for 8-to-12 year olds. You'll hear about it.<BR>
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Love,<BR>
Chris<BR>
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From: "Chris Weaver" <chris@springbranch.net><BR>
To: "4Hcamp" <chris@springbranch.net><BR>
Subject: over the top!<BR>
Date: Tue, Jun 5, 2001, 7:10 AM<BR>
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Monday's mail took us over the top. Today I will be mailing to Sharon Rowland (director of the 4-H Development Fund) over $22,000. The Dogwood Foundation's challenge grant will soon follow, for a total of $39,000 in contributions from our community, all generated in less than three weeks.<BR>
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One amazing thing about this story is that I did not crack any whip, or push, or even <I>nudge</I> anyone to try to <I>make</I> this happen! Here's what I did: I expressed my deeply-held belief in the importance of the camp. I invited you to share why you care: your stories from the past and your visions for the future. I invited you to help in whatever way seemed right. And I held the camp in my prayers, for the highest good of all. That's it.<BR>
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Now I invite you to a party to celebrate. On Saturday, June 23rd, we'll serve dinner and have dancing and fun stuff for the kids. Mark your calendars - details to follow soon.<BR>
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Also coming later this week: <BR>
<UL><LI>I will be replacing this email group list with an interactive listserv for ongoing camp supporters, which each of you is invited to join (I won't sign anyone up - you can register if you wish)
<LI>An update on the camp schedule for the summer and fall
<LI>An invitation to serve on the new camp Advisory Council
<LI><I>Flexible opportunities for educators, artists, and mentors to work at the camp this summer,</I> along with other staff openings<BR>
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Please contact me about any opportunities or questions you have about how the camp can serve you.<BR>
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My deepest thanks and congratulations to you all. What an honor it has been to be a part of this community effort! Now comes the challenge and the thrill of bringing the dream to life.<BR>
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Blessings,<BR>
Chris<BR>
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