2014 AGM
Saturday, June 28 was a great day for
an AGM. If we could emphasize one thing, it would be the need for
our society members. We can not, nor do we want to minister on our
own. Our members are an integral part of the ministry here at
Evergreen. We value your input, we covet your prayers and we need
your support. We would encourage you already to put June 27, 2015
aside and join us.
Highlights of this years AGM were two
of our staff members sharing. Felix from Germany was quite animated
as he shared about his experience this past year. Sarah shared about
how Evergreen has been part of her faith walk over the last 14 years.
Eight as a camper and six as a staff member.
After a financial update our board was
affirmed and several members were elected. Your 2014/15 board is
made up of, Andrew Baerg, Alex Fay, Marni Hatch, Cody Hoffman, Barry
Langendoen, Bob Thiessen, Keith Thiessen and Kevin Thiessen. We
appreciate their commitment to Evergreen and desire to serve.
The board has been working on a plan
for the next fifty years. Our facilities have served us well, but as
we look to the future with the goal of seeing more lives transformed
by Jesus we will need to make some major changes. As mentioned in
our latest Green Space our dining hall is over full, and we're having
trouble finding enough room to sleep all our campers and staff. We
shared a short video and then divided into small groups to discuss
some rough concepts. The board will be working hard over the next
year to bring a complete plan forward.
Alex Fay
We had an Open House in the afternoon
where we opened up our activities and invited our trades, suppliers
and neighbours to see what Evergreen is about. The weather was
perfect and the day ended with a great BBQ. Thanks Ken!
Ken and Nate
The final highlight of the day was our
Cabin Fever ribbon cutting in the afternoon. All ten new cabins are
being used this summer and what a blessing that is. A HUGE thank you
to all who have participated in one way or another. Without the
support we received the cabins would not be finished. These cabins
are full most weeks this summer and allow us to reach more campers
with less staff.
Kevin and Kurt having the cutting honour!
Thanks again to all who came out, we
appreciate your support and ask that you would continue to keep us in
your prayers this summer.
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