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1 American Camping Association Inc. New England Section General Information 8 Westview Street Lexington, MA (781) Website Organization Contact Bette Bussel camp@acanewengland.org Year of Incorporation

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission Statement The American Camp Association, New England enriches the lives of children and families through quality camp experiences. ACA New England is the region's leading source for all things summer camp. Background Statement The American Camp Association, New England (ACA New England), a 51(c) 3 organization, serves as the leading source for camp information and resources in New England. We are a community of camp professionals who, for more than 1 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Summer camp began in New England and has a rich history of working with children, youth and young adults. ACA New England fulfills our mission and advances camp excellence by serving as New England's camp experts, providing accurate camp information to the public, administering the American Camp Association Accreditation program, furthering best practices through excellent educational opportunities for camp owners, directors and staff, offering educational programs and assisting families on how to choose a well suited camp and providing camperships that make summer camp experiences possible for New England s most at risk youth. Impact Statement We fulfill our mission and advance camp excellence by: Serving as New England s camp knowledge center and expert for quality camp experiences for families, youth development professionals and the media Providing the most comprehensive and reliable camp related resources in print and online Administering the ACA Accreditation program in New England. The purpose of accreditation is to educate camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of the camp operation, particularly those related to program quality, health and safety of campers and staff and risk management Establishing and furthering best practices through excellent educational opportunities for camp owners, directors and staff in fourteen areas of quality camp management Offering educational programs and assisting families on how to choose a well suited camp and on the benefits of a summer camp experience for children Providing camperships that make summer camp experiences possible for New England s most at risk youth. 2

3 Needs Statement Support for children at risk to benefit from a quality camp experience. This includes both actual dollars towards camp tuition as well as support for the administration of this unique program. Our campership program is remarkable in that campers go to all types of camps including day, overnight and travel opportunities that are run by organizations, independent camp owners, foundations and more. Support for outreach educational programs. Camp professionals are experts in many aspects of youth, group and human development. Our goal is to make these opportunities easy and affordable for people who might not usually participate in these types of trainings. New equipment and furniture. Many trainings and classes occur at our office. We hope to add a multimedia system that is accessible to the internet for more modern training opportunities. In addition, we would like to add tables and chairs so participants have a comfortable environment in which to learn. Board members of varying backgrounds. We are interested in expanding our board to include professionals outside of the "camp" community. CEO/Executive Director Statement A quality camp experience provides children and youth with the opportunity to learn powerful lessons in community, character building, skill development and healthy living. Camp is a place where children and youth can stretch their social, emotional, physical and cognitive muscles. Camp teaches critical thinking. Camp embraces the natural environment. Camp creates future leaders. Camp has a lasting impact. We strive to make camp possible for more children and youth. We strive to to advance camp excellence through professional development and accreditation. We strive to help families search for the right camps for their children. Our hope is that every child has the opportunity to benefit from the powerful experience called camp. Service Categories Professional Societies & Associations Geographic Areas Served ACA New England serves all 6 New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut), working with camps, camp professionals, families, media, and allied professionals. Please review online profile for full list of selected areas served. 3

4 Programs ACA New England Public Education & Guidance Description Educate families on the value of the camp experience and how to choose an appropriate summer camp. Provide camp related information to allied professionals, legislators, etc. Budget 35-4 Category Population Served Program Short Term Success Youth Development, General/Other Families, Children and Youth ( - 19 years), Familes get the help they need and attend camps that are the right match for them. Correct information about camp is given to all types of people. Program Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Have guided many families on the camp search process and finding the best camp match for their children. Determining the number of people we serve via phone, , online etc. Number of media requests for camp related education pieces Examples of Program Success Number of people downloading the Gudie to Camps in New England is higher than ever before Requests from more media outlets for educational information to help families with their camp decisions 4

5 ACA New England Professional Development and Accreditation Description Provide educational experiences that raise the performance bar for directors, staff and other youth work professionals. Administer the American Camp Association accreditation program which educates camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of camp operation, particularly those related to health, safety, risk management and welfare of campers and staff. Budget Category Education, General/Other Adult Education Population Served Adults,, Program Short Term Success March 212: provided educational and networking opportunities to almost 9 camp professionals and staff. March - May, 212: trained almost 1 camp staff via our New Camp Directors Workshops. Accredit almost 4 New England Camps with the help of over 2 volunteers. Program Long term Success Camp professionals become aware of trends, best practices, new developments, etc. Help new camp professionals prepare for their season at camp and all the things that go into it. Provide opportunites for camp professionals to network with colleagues and allied professionals. American Camp Association Accreditation Program educates camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of the camp operation, particularly those related to program quality, health and safety of campers and staff and risk management. Program Success Monitored By Examples of Program Success Assessing the number of partcipants, the types of participants, the evaluations received from education events. March 212: provided educational and networking opportunities to almost 9 camp professionals and staff. March - May, 212: trained almost 1 camp staff via our New Camp Directors Workshops. 5

6 ACA New England Camperships and Camp Champions Celebration Description Raise funds to send children at risk to camps throughout New England. The Camp Champions annual event celebrates the true spirit of summer camp and the individuals and organizations that help create these special moments. All net proceeds raised support the ACA New England Campership Fund, sending financially qualifying campers to summer camp. Budget 75-1 Category Population Served Program Short Term Success Program Long term Success Program Success Monitored By Youth Development, General/Other At-Risk Populations, Children and Youth ( - 19 years), Families We held our 1st Camp Champions Celebration in November 211. This summer over 2 children at risk will be able to benefit from a positive camp experience. To date, 1% of the net proceeds raised have supported children's camp attendance. Number of children and families supported through our campership program. Number of volunteers supporting the fundrasing efforts. Examples of Program Success This summer over 2 children at risk will be attending New England Summer Camps. Program Comments CEO Comments Camp offers opportunities for children and youth to rise to their potential while being supported by quality staff and programs. Our professional development and accreditation programs support this. 6

7 Management CEO/Executive Director Executive Director Ms. Bette S. Bussel Term Start Oct 199 Senior Staff Ms. Lucy Norvell Title Director of Public Information Experience/Biography Ms. Donna Johns Thomas Title Director of Member Services Experience/Biography Ms. Jamie Davis-Ponce Title Finance & Operations Manager Experience/Biography Staff Information Full Time Staff Part Time Staff Volunteers Contractors Retention Rate % Staff Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian 6 Hispanic/Latino Native American/American Indian Other Staff Demographics - Gender Male 7

8 Female Unspecified 6 Formal Evaluations CEO Formal Evaluation CEO/Executive Formal Evaluation Frequency Senior Management Formal Evaluation Senior Management Formal Evaluation Frequency NonManagement Formal Evaluation Non Management Formal Evaluation Frequency Annually Annually N/A N/A Plans & Policies Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Under Development Organization has a Strategic Plan? Under Development Years Strategic Plan Considers 3 Date Strategic Plan Adopted Oct 21 Management Succession Plan? Under Development Organization Policy and Procedures Under Development Nondiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Directors and Officers Insurance Policy Permit? Collaborations All employees of ACA New England are reviewed annually by his/her immediate supervisor as well as various volunteer committee members that the staff member interacts with on a regular basis. Affiliations Affiliation Year American Camp Association - Member 8

9 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Mr. Steven Sudduth Company Affiliation Wyonegonic Camps Term Mar 214 to Mar 217 Board Members Name Affiliation Status Ms. Danita Ballantyne Camp Watchaug Voting Ms. Bette Bussel American Camp Association, New England Exofficio Ms. Terrie Campbell Camp Howe, Inc. Voting Ms. Shannon Donovan-Monti Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA Voting Ms. Milisa Galazzi Brewster Day Camp Voting Mr. Keith Garbart Winding Trails Summer Day Camp Voting Mr. Jeff Hacker Camp Cedar Voting Ms. Georgia Hall National Institute on Out-of-School Time at Wellesley Centers for Women Voting Ms. Cyndi Jones Wildflower Camp Foundation Voting Ms. Betsy Kelder Belmont Day School Voting Ms. Molly Lourie Butter Camp Tel Noar Voting Mr. Roger McEniry Dolan McEniry Capital Management Voting Mr. Carl Metzger Esq. Goodwin Proctor, LLP Voting Mr. Ian Moorhouse Dexter and Southfield Summer Camps Voting Ms. Emily Parker Nobles Day Camp Voting Mr. Nat Saltonstall Beaver Summer Programs Voting Mr. Jason Silberman Camp Matoaka Voting Mr. Steven Sudduth Wyonegonic Camps Voting Ms. Posie Taylor Aloha Foundation Voting Mr. John Tilley YMCA Camp Coniston Voting Mr. Craig Whiting Emagination Computer Camps Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black Asian American/Pacific Islander Caucasian Hispanic/Latino 21 9

10 Native American/American Indian Other Board Demographics - Gender Male Female Unspecified 1 11 Board Information Board Term Lengths Board Term Limits Number of Full Board Meetings Annually Board Meeting Attendance % Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Percentage Making Monetary Contributions Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions Constituency Includes Client Representation % Under Development 1% 1% Standing Committees Audit Board Development / Board Orientation Compensation Development / Fund Development / Fund Raising / Grant Writing / Major Gifts Education Executive Finance Membership Scholarship Special Events (Golf Tournament, Walk / Run, Silent Auction, Dinner / Gala) 1

11 Financials Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Start July 1, 213 Fiscal Year End June 3, 214 Projected Revenue $871,395. Projected Expenses $774,945. Endowment? Endowment Value $687. Spending Policy N/A Credit Line? Reserve Fund? Months Reserve Fund Covers Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Fiscal Year Total Revenue $782,592 $72,41 $686,332 Total Expenses $695,954 $693,882 $613,61 Revenue Sources Fiscal Year Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions $ $ $ Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions $3,74 $19,268 $39,194 Indirect Public Support Earned Revenue $19,315 $1,69 $8,257 Investment Income, Net of Losses $43,357 $16,346 $49,327 Membership Dues $42,49 $394,858 $391,466 Special Events $88,666 $58, Revenue In-Kind Other $198,15 $23,662 $198,88 11

12 Expense Allocation Fiscal Year Program Expense $411,363 $46,293 $32,726 Administration Expense $284,45 $287,335 $261,962 Fundraising Expense $186 $254 $48,922 Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 59% 59% 49% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue % % 125% Assets and Liabilities Fiscal Year Total Assets $1,718,75 $1,897,991 $1,894,729 Current Assets $85,189 $965,491 $942,395 Long-Term Liabilities $212,528 $444,766 $458,81 Current Liabilities $4,837 $75,153 $67,95 Total Net Assets $1,464,71 $1,378,72 $1,369,553 Short Term Solvency Fiscal Year Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Fiscal Year Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 12% 23% 24% Top Funding Sources Fiscal Year Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? Capital Campaign Anticipated in Next 5 Years? No No Comments Foundation Staff Comments Financial summary data in charts and graphs are per the organization's audited financials. Contributions from foundations and corporations are listed under individuals when the breakout is not available. Created Copyright 217 The Boston Foundation 12

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