saukenaukpreservationsociety

THE SOCIETY

September 17, 2012 · by saukenaukpreservationsociety

The Saukenauk Preservation Society was founded in November of 2003 by a group of local scouts who spent their youth at Saukenauk Scout Reservation. This group of scouts felt the obligation to give back to a camp that had given them the best experiences of their lives. They also felt the need to establish a way to raise money for Camp Saukenauk above and beyond what the local council provided to make it better for future generations of scouts and scouters.

The Saukenauk Preservation Society became incorporated in August of 2006 and was declared a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization by the IRS on April 18^th, 2010. Through tax exempt, charitable donations we raise funds for various programs and activities at Camp Saukenauk. We also donate funds towards the construction and maintenance of new and existing facilities at camp. Lastly, we continue to grow the camp endowment to ensure Saukenauk Scout Reservation will continue to offer exemplary scouting experiences to youth in the Quincy community and surrounding areas.

OUR WORK

September 15, 2012 · by saukenaukpreservationsociety

“Fun, Fellowship and Lifelong Dedication to Camp Saukenauk“

The Saukenauk Preservation Society has raised over $50,000 for the enrichment of Camp Saukanauk. Some of the projects and contributions we have made to Camp Saukenauk and Mississippi Valley Council include:

New steel roof on the Dining Hall
Materials for Dining Hall extension
New steel roof on two permanent tent structures
Full construction of Scout Craft shelter
Supplies for Snow Fire Ring
Purchased 10 kayaks for council aquatics programs
Purchased mountain boards for council programs
Supplies for zip line repair
$500 FOS Contributor

In addition to these projects and donations, the Saukenauk Preservation Society also maintains an endowment for Saukenauk Scout Reservation. Please see the Endowment section of our website for full details.

ABOUT CAMP SAUKENAUK

September 15, 2012 · by saukenaukpreservationsociety

Camp Illini (referred to as the Main Side) is designed for Boy Scout Troop long-tern Camp (summer camp) with a dining hall and all the other program areas needed for a summer camp program. These areas include a 40 acres lake with swimming beach and boathouse. A rifle range, health lodge, chapel, trading post, shower house and 10 campsites are some of the other features of this camp.

Camp Illiniwek (referred to as the Jambo Side) is covered with beautiful, huge pines. It was originally designed for troops wishing to do their own cooking. There are seven campsites. Many troops enjoy staying on the Jambo Side of the lake and walking to the main side for meals and program.

The rest of Saukenauk is set aside as Camp Iroquois (outside camping) and the Explorer High Adventure Area, all within easy walking distance. Both of these areas are unimproved by man and retain the grandeur and attractiveness of an ancient Eastern Hardwood forest.

FUNDRAISING BANQUET

September 15, 2012 · by saukenaukpreservationsociety

Every year, the Saukenauk Preservation Society hosts a fundraising banquet where supporters of Camp Saukenauk share a dinner together and tell stories of there favorite memories at camp. The banquet is our largest fundraiser of the year and it continues to grow in attendance year after year, so we must be doing something right! Stay tuned for upcoming dates of the banquet and don’t miss out on the chance to catch up with fellow scouting friends from over the years.

SPS Annual Fundraising Banquet

Saturday,September 24th

Knights of Columbus Fr. McGivney Hall

DONATE / GIVE BACK

September 15, 2012 · by saukenaukpreservationsociety

To make a charitable donation to the enrichment of Camp Saukenauk, please send a check made out to the Saukenauk Preservation Society to the following address:

Saukenauk Preservation Society
2633 Elm Street
Quincy, IL 62301

Please provide a return address where we can send a receipt for the donation along with our IRS tax ID number for tax purposes. We are always looking for anything that could better the camp facilities or program so if you have anything to donate, feel free to contact us and we will make sure it gets put to good use. We appreciate donations of all sizes and thank you for supporting Saukenauk Scout Reservation.