Advisory Board

One More Way We Support Camp

Grover often said, “This is your ranch.” It is in that spirit that many friends of the Bar 717 volunteer to help their camp flourish. Volunteerism is just one more way that Camp Trinity widens its circle to include those who want to help. Among many contributions, volunteers have hosted open houses, produced a beautiful CD of camp songs, served as resource staff, compiled the camp songbook, made gifts to the Campership Fund, and assisted with ranch projects at annual work weekends.

Another way people volunteer is by serving on the Camp Advisory Board. Formed in 2012, this advisory group assists Camp with its outreach efforts, raises donations for the Campership Fund and tackles a myriad of special projects to help grow and perpetuate Camp. It’s important to note that the board has only an advisory function. It is not a governing board and makes no decisions regarding the operation of Camp. We leave that to Kent, Gretchen, and Laura. The board works behind the scenes to assist Camp and foster a greater sense of a shared Camp community.

The board comes together twice each year to plan, strategize, and monitor progress. The board’s accomplishments are many, and range from redesigning camp’s website, and helping with the Camp Kitchen Project, to revitalizing the Campership Program and raising more than $300,000 (so far) so that more children from lower-income families can attend Camp. If you would like to learn more about the Advisory Board or other volunteer opportunities, please contact Kent.

Kent often says, “There’s always work to do.” And that’s what Camp volunteers do. We work, have fun, and deepen friendships.

Current Advisory Board Members