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Restaurant – This Friday don’t miss the Walleye special – they’re back! Other upcoming fine culinary opportunities:
July 21 – Donna Litza’s homemade Italian Beefs & Sausage Tennis Committee Fundraiser Dinner
July 27 – Laurie Vandahm’s BBQ Pork Tenderloin
July 28 – Founders Day Dinner Sauerbraten or Pork Roast w/Bev Zitta’s homemade Spaetzle & all the trimmings
July 29 – European Breakfast Pool Fundraiser
Entertainment – we have entertainment lined up for every Friday this summer. Here’s the next couple of weeks:
July 20 – Piano Man Peter Miletic
July 27 – Organ Sing-Along and Dorothy Janssens Celebration of Life
August 3 - Organ Sing Along
Volunteer Duties – just a reminder that fulfilling your duties is important to the functioning of camp and our offerings. Your three duties are a key obligation of being a cottage owner. If something comes up it is your responsibility to switch with someone or find a suitable replacement. When duties are missed committee chairs often have to step in to keep things going. Those folks are already giving generously of their time and really don’t want to do another duty. A missed duty will result in a $250 fine. Remember to dress suitably for your duties. Closed toed shoes and t-shirts are recommended for kitchen duties.
Cottages for bid – the Illinois District has two cottages up for bid. To be eligible to own a cottage you must have been a member of a Turner society for at least one year by the time the bids are opened on July 23rd at the next District Council meeting.
Submit your bid in a sealed envelope with a check for your full bid amount, which must be the minimum bid of $1,500 or more. Include how many years you have been a member and to which Society you belong. Bids will be opened and read at the July 23rd District Council meeting. Should you have a winning bid you may take possession immediately and you will have all the rights and privileges (pool tags, youth program, coupon book, etc.) for the remainder of the 2018 season.
Cottage 26 – one room cottage in Mosquito Hollow.
Cottage 52 – one room cottage in Aurora Lane
Cottage Reclamation Opportunity – the District is also in possession of cottage 237, which is in severe disrepair. It is located just past the Sugar Bowl below the service road where the road bends. There is a picture of this cottage next to the definition of “Fixer Upper” in the dictionary. Since this cottage will require a significant upgrade investment The District is not asking for any bid. It is a larger footprint cottage and we are looking for someone who is handy and willing to bring it back to life. If you are interested please see Howard Boress & Kurt Potthast of Buildings & Grounds. The county building codes are very strict with what can and can’t be done and they’ll help you review the possibilities. Once you come up with a plan approved by Buildings & Grounds the Council will review and approve. As a side note, this is why the Camp Committee periodically does walk-throughs of camp and details repairs/work for cottages if they need it. This one got away from us and we’re trying to make sure cottages don’t get to the point of having to be torn down.
Volunteer Opportunity – thank you to Kate Ganatos for being one of our Youth Committee co-chairs last year and this year! Kate is stepping down at the end of this season so there is an opening to co-chair with Chris Mostyn next year. If you are interested please see Chris for more details and let me (Scott Lau) know if you interested.
Unique Duty Opportunity – we are looking for someone who could take ownership of checking the pool supplies twice each weekend, bring up needed supplies from the Rathskeller, and note what supplies are needed for next weekend. This would take about 30-45 minutes per weekend and would be in lieu of be assigned three specific duties. If there was a weekend or two you would be out of town that could be covered by someone else. If interested please see Scott Lau for more details.
JUNIOR PENNY SOCIAL – Looking forward to seeing all of you next week July 20 following the Awards. We are looking for donations. They can be dropped off at the Junior house, Jody Borck or Tom Webs cottage. Thank you Jody Borck
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - The 4 Person Volleyball Tournament is Saturday, July 21st. Bring your team to the Sugar Bowl by 8:45 AM and be ready to play at 9:00 AM. All players are welcome regardless of skill level. Cost is $ 40.00 per team. If you have any questions, call Jim Haderlein at 773-573-8398.
Ladies Club House Rental – The Ladies Club House is available for Rent if you are having an event and need a charming space. Rental is $50 per event. Ann
Ladies Auxiliary – Card Party will be on Saturday, July 21st at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are $2.00. Donations are welcome. Raffles are 3 for $1.00. Ladies Auxiliary: Date for Craft Fair is Sunday, August 12th - 11 A.M. If you would like to participate it will be $10 a table and you can contact Gerry Malone at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Ann Trankle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We have one project that needs to be completed. The building is sinking and will need to be shored up. We have put on a new roof, all new windows and have been renovating the upstairs.
Hey Turners!! On Saturday, July 21 the famous Lobster Launch returns by popular demand. Please join the Tennis and Pickle ball players and friends in full day of activities to raise funds for the resurfacing of the courts. The fun begins at 8 am with breakfast and tennis fun until Noon. Then play pickle ball from 12- 3 pm. With all that fun, you will be ready for Italian beef, sausage, and sides with a “special drink” at the Rathskeller that evening from 6-8 pm. Then, the event you’ve been waiting for…. The Lobster Launch will take place at 8 pm in the Beer Garden. Come pick out your favorite balls for the Lobster launch at the Rathskellar during the following weekends: June 29/30, July 6/7, July 14/15 and July 20/21. Thanks for all your support.
Recycling - As a reminder, recycling is an ongoing program here in Camp.
It always has been and continues to be a mandatory program. For everyone’s convenience, there are two large recycling containers placed conveniently on the property, one next to the garbage bins in the large parking lot, the other behind the a Rathskeller.
Spread throughout Camp are numerous blue 55 gallon drums marked for cans only. We have placed them so they would be readily accessible to all campers. Please use them for their purpose. We have also placed blue recycle cans in and around the Raths. Two are inside and one outside the main door. These cans have the recycle logo on them and are meant for bottles and cans. Please use them as such. Any questions or recommendations regarding this program, please speak to anyone on the buildings and grounds crew. Thanks for your continued cooperation.
Buildings and grounds.
Pool Fundraiser – July 29 @ 8:30 in the Dining Hall. European breakfast will include scrambled eggs, bacon, meats, cheeses, fruit and yogurt all for only $10. Thank you Dave Zwiefel
ATTENTION: All you crafters. If you would like to sell your craft items - Craft Fair at the Ladies House on Sunday, August 12th - 11 AM til? Will serve hot dogs, water and pop.$10/table. Make your reservation at the Raths on Fridays or my e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
All age Safety Breaks at the Pool - Please understand that we will be calling all age safety breaks at the pool when the weather is extremely hot. We want to make sure that our staff is able to cool down and hydrate. Thank you, The Youth Committee
Youth - Camper of the Week: Sierra Bauman and Gavin Beeftink; and Swimmer of the Week: Aurora Peterson, Emmalina Hernandez, Clare Blasgen, Shelby Weiss, and Eddie Shannon! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication toward program.
HUGE shout out to ALL CAMPERS and STAFF for a phenomenal performance at the Water Show last Saturday. It's not just about the song and dance. Water Show is the time we celebrate all the hard work campers and counselors put into their daily swim lessons, and the skills we saw last week were fantastic! Thank you for coming to our show and your kind donations at the door :)
Our directors have another great week planned, so campers be ready! Thursday is an all camp field trip to Mega Trampoline. Check in with our camper director, Lili, for more information about permission slips and money collection! Also, don't miss out on Founder's Day festivities next Saturday, July 28th starting with a parade at the Front Gate. Get your dirndl and lederhosen ready for a fun day!
Liz Kenty is trying to set up a remind app. This app will remind Turner’s of events and meetings and things going on at camp. If you’d like to be on this app please text Liz Kenty @ 312-286-5354. Your name, your email address and cell phone number & cottage #( if you have one ) Then you will be sent an invite to join.
WEEKLY BULLETIN - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE GIVING ME TIME AND LOCATION OF ANY OF YOUR EVENTS. If you would like to publish an item email me no later the Wednesday afternoon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you, Chris
