SUMMER 2021 • Volume 47, Issue 3 Newsletter

Couriernewsletter SUMMER 2021 • Volume 47, Issue 3 Camp Courageous | 12007 190th St., PO Box 418, Monticello IA 52310 campcourageous.org | Email: info@campcourageous.org | Phone: 319-465-5916 | Fax: 319-465-5919 1 MAJOR DONORS STEPPED FORWARD DURING MAJOR PANDEMIC TO ASSIST WITH MAJOR PROJECTS Hilsenbeck leaves legacy at Camp Lois Paul Junior Helen and Camp’s sincerest sympathy goes Bauer-Newholm Papke Mike Macek out to the family Lois Bauer- Camp Courageous was pleasantly A special thank you to the families and friends of Newholm has her surprised when Lolo and Rodney of Gary Macek, Craig Macek, and Jim Hilsenbeck upon his passing, roots in Monticello. Wilson of Miles stopped by Camp Carrie Lamb (Macek) for their particularly Jim’s She is the 4th with a donation from Lolo’s major gift to Camp Courageous. sister Corrine. generation of her brother, Paul Junior Papke, who Their gift is being made in honor Together, they family to grow up had a trust that benefited Camp of Helen and Mike Macek, their spent a great deal of time involved The first major donation during the Pandemic came in Monticello. The Courageous upon his passing. It parents and grandparents. with Camp Courageous over the from Camp’s friends at Eilertson Incorporated. They daughter of Carl was decided that Paul Junior Papke Helen and Mike were very past 40 years. A true ‘gentle’ man, donated four weeks of labor, material, and expertise and Mary Kleitsch, would most like naming rights to involved in Camp Courageous Jim was dearly loved by all at to complete several huge footings being placed for she has two the Multipurpose Field, along with from some of its earliest days. Camp fortunate enough to cross his path. He leaves a legacy at the new Zipline. It brothers, Danny naming rights to the American flag After Helen’s passing at age 100, and Chuck Bauer. tribute at the Mainliner Memorial Gary and his children (Craig Macek Camp Courageous that will live on was nothing short forever through a gift of his home of incredible. The Lois wanted to Park, and, in addition, donate and Carrie (Macek) Lamb) donated do something to money toward the accessible dock the home Gary grew up in, plus all exactly three years ago. Jim gave super dedicated team, the Camp Courageous Foundation sincerity of purpose, give back to her at Lake Todd. its contents to Camp Courageous. his home at 600 Heather Court and genuine desire to do everything in their power community, and He then came to Camp to review in Marion, IA. He continued to having a hearing possibilities for a special honor for to make this a safe and an exceptional activity for (L-R) Adventure Coordinator Dalton campers. Tons of re-rod, hundreds of yards of concrete impairment Barrier takes the first ride with donor his parents. and an endless amount of time went into the Zipline. caused by Spinal Lois Bauer-Newholm. Meningitis at the age of 2 ½, she could identify with many of the Camp Courageous campers. In addition, a zipline ride was on her bucket list! Lois said, “It makes my heart happy to see the have lifetime use of his home. The campers enjoying a week at Camp. My husband, Craig, Derecho (inland hurricane) that was a big donor to good causes, and I know he would hit the Cedar Rapids/Marion area hard was tough on Jim. Because be happy I made this donation.” The naming rights gift of his relationship with the Camp, was given by Craig and Lois Baurer-Newholm. Paul Junior Papke we were able to get a team of A team of about 10 drove all the way from Fond Du carpenters and repair people to Lac, WI (over 200 miles) each week for four weeks to Lolo and Rodney are a wonderful make necessary repairs within a accomplish this project. We cannot thank them enough! couple who have been married couple hours of the storm. for 65 years. They stressed, “This Jim was is not from us, it is from Junior.” very proud Junior enjoyed nature, wildlife, Helen and Mike Macek of his time and the outdoors. Junior and his spent in the The family decided to join the service and wife, Betty, were married 50 years. Bauer-Newholm Zipline at the was a true He would listen to Leo Greco on naming rights financial level and patriot. He WMT every Sunday and always join Paul Junior Papke at the was quick to buy a bench in the had a special place in his heart for naming rights financial level to the new Mainliner Memorial Park, Camp Courageous. Multipurpose Field! These are two honoring those who served our Camp Courageous In the areas Junior is helping, huge projects that needed this kind Country. one will see nice brass plaques of support to make them financially Jim will be missed by everyone at inscribed with: possible for campers. Camp Courageous. How fortunate “Gift was given by We cannot thank the Macek we were to know such a wonderful NOW OPEN! Paul Junior Papke, Sabula, Iowa, Family enough for the wonderful person and get to know him and Zipline Jackson County, 1924-2008.” his family even better during his Check the camp’s web site for current hours! legacy they are leaving at Camp What a wonderful difference Paul final weeks in the hospital and Special thank you to Carter Kramer and CellSite Solutions for $10 per rider • Must be 42” or taller Courageous in memory of two hospice…. providing a huge crane for a day to set this huge tower on the www.campcourageous.org/zip-line made at Camp Courageous. legendary individuals. Eilertson footings. -Charlie 2 SUMMER 2021 • @campcourageous • www.campcourageous.org Happiness is only real when shared. 3 golf benefit for Camp Courageous 42nd Annual Tait and Dottie Cummins Memorial… This year’s FUELIowa Golf Benefit for Camp Courageous was a huge success! It was a beautiful PINEAPPLE GALA day at Brown Deer Golf Club in an evening to benefit Camp Courageous Coralville and the event was sold out. Four current players from FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2021 • 6 PM the University of Iowa Football Team played, including FUELIowa With the check is (L-R) Doug Coziahr, Chair of the FUELIowa Board, Charlie DOUBLETREE Hotel, Cedar Rapids Becker, and President & CEO of FUELIowa Ronald Langston. Special thanks to 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401 Golf Benefit Coordinator Gary Gary Koerner, Jim Ewing, and John Maynes for all their work to make this event Koerner’s son, Jack. Coach Kirk so successful. Ferentz stopped by before dinner 6:00 PM - Silent Auction Auction items include $1,000’s in Special thanks You Can Help! to provide an inspirational talk to (L-R) Alex 7:30 PM - Luau (Dinner) Gift Certificates, Limited Edition Items, and thank you to the group. Camp Vaugn-Low and Collectibles, Condos, Jewelry, Autographs, Riley Haskens 8:30 PM - Program Dinners, and much, much more… Courageous also had a putting for helping at the contest at the event. putting greens. 9:00 PM - Live Auction from $5.00 & up!! Camp would like to thank the Riley has been a View latest auction items online at: regular volunteer 10:00 PM - Hawaii Trip Drawing www.campcourageous.org sponsors and golfers, along with at Camp, the staff and board of FUELIowa! including a Your individual or This event celebrated Camp and counselor during Muscular Dystrophy Kirk Ferentz speaks to a crowd of over week, which he considered ‘a life company’s gift basket FUELIowa’s 40th year together! can be included in the 120 golfers. changing experience.’ silent or live auction. Call Charlie Becker at 319-465-5916, ext. 2100 to arrange a time to drop off or pickup the basket. 44th ANNUAL PINEAPPLE SALE • First Week in Aug. 2021 Available at over 25 Hy-Vees, including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Iowa City, Coralville, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, Davenport, Bettendorf, and Clinton. Richard Grovert was a regular at camp GET YOUR TICKETS NOW, AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE events, and always came with a large ND Camp Courageous was honored donation of much needed items from 42 ANNUAL PINEAPPLE GALA & AUCTION • AUG. 20TH • DOUBLETREE HOTEL to host the 2021 Iowa Lions State CEDAR RAPIDS the camp’s needs list. May 6th was NAME: Convention. It was not an easy task, the 10th anniversary of his passing We would like a table for 10 at $600. as planning began in the midst of the and his family wanted to remember ADDRESS: We would like to purchase _____ tickets at $60 each. Pandemic and things were changing him in a special way. Since Camp Camp Courageous congratulates the We would like to donate the auction item(s): daily. By convention time, most had Courageous was so important to Iowa VFW and Auxiliary (Veterans Of CITY, ST ZIP their vaccinations for months and Richard, his daughter Jane Ficken, Foreign Wars) on their 100th Annual _________________________________ the requirement to mask had ended. and her family, decided to carry Convention! Camp is humbled and We would like to make a donation to Special thanks to Chris Waring, grateful they have chosen to be PHONE: on the tradition Richard started by the Gala of $ __________ Convention Committee Chair, and delivering an SUV full of wonderful supportive of Camp Courageous for her team who made the Convention supplies, including everything from arts almost 50 of their 100 years! It was such a huge success. The Iowa and crafts supplies, paper products, an exceptional Convention with Paul We would like to be a GALA SPONSOR… For more info contact Charlie at Lions are part of the world’s largest cleaning supplies, to wash clothes.

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