THE JACK KOHLER
CAMPERSHIP ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE:

1- To perpetuate the feeling of fellowship, love of camping and Scout Spirit that Jack Kohler lived by. This is achieved through many programs we organize and/ or support.

2- To provide financial assistance to Queens Boy Scouts so that they may attend the long term Summer Scout Camp of Greater New York Council, Ten Mile River.

CAMPERSHIPS:

Each year the Board of Directors meet to determine how many camperships should be awarded, as well as the amount of the camperships, for that coming camp season. The camperships are awarded to Queens Scouts, who have applied for assistance from the Council. We have awarded more than 500 camperships since our initial summer season of 1986.

MEMBERSHIPS:

The Association has more than 100 members/ families, living throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Any person regardless of race, creed, or color, who follows the principals of the Scout Oath and Law is more than welcome to join. There are no age restrictions. Scouting affiliation is not required.

HISTORY:

The JACK KOHLER CAMPERSHIP ASSOCIATION was founded by friends of the late John J. Kohler, in the spring of 1986. It supports the camping programs of Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America, Ten Mile River Scout Camps and Suanhacky Lodge #49, Order of the Arrow.

FINANCES:

The Association is a non-profit organization, recognized by the IRS It is a completely volunteer organization, with no paid staff or trustees. Funds are raised through various fund raising activities and donations. Operation cost is minimal, going towards postage, printing and incurred miscellaneous cost. More than 95% of all monies raised go directly to the camperships.

1980 SUANHACKY LODGE ORDEAL
Murray Juvelier, Denis Sackett,
Mitch Morgenstern, Jack Kohler