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• ::v.;.m^igM :iii <br />te Chapter 197, the fol- <br />tivities of the Big Island <br />ities resulted in the Camp <br />. Planning and fund rais- <br />is well under way and re- <br />ically. <br />f 10, 1988. The re-dedi- <br />le and included a flag rais- <br />to Jima flag raising veteran, <br />isive clean-up and renovation <br />:e with Orono requirements <br />tions. (See attached news <br />'operty were demolished <br />\11 32 buildings were be- <br />j hazardous by the City of <br />> were renovated to approved <br />ion. In addition, over 200 <br />dumpsters during March. Berg <br />of deadfalls and stumps was <br />.•r^v :-:C -;vt* • <br />- <br />' ■:■ -r- <br />•-.■• •; - . y. <br />'i-i- V'« <br />Renovation <br />Fencing was erected along the Point Charming cliff area and the <br />Point Charming latrine was renovated to meet appropriate standards. <br />A new pump was installed in the Camp well and the well head was im­ <br />proved to state standards. The caretaker's cabin was repaired and <br />Camp equipment was brought into operational status. <br />Financial <br />Camp Manager <br />A full time year around Camp manager, Mr. Mark Peterson, was hired <br />in Spring of 1988, and has worked diligently on-site to bring the <br />Camp to its current operational status. Mr. Peterson resides on the <br />Island during the summer months and provides fund-raising and support <br />activities during the winter months. (See attached news article) <br />The fund raising activities during 1988 were highly successful due in <br />large part to Board Treasurer, Mr. Stuart Gorney. Over $70,000.00 was <br />raised in 1988 with $30,000.00 denoted for building construction. Do­ <br />nations allowed well improvements, a new outboard motor purchase. Camp <br />manager hiring and financed the entire process leading to Camp re-opening. <br />We are confident that the financial support shown by various veterans <br />posts signals a commitment to the continuation of Big Island as a vet­ <br />erans camp. (See attached 1988 Financial Report) <br />Legislative <br />A legislator's tourvas held on October 12, 1988. Attendance was <br />limited because of election campaign activities; however, key personnel <br />from the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees visited the Camp <br />and expressed their support for our continuing success. Legislative <br />priorities have been established by the Board and it is expected that <br />testimony will be given to both House and Senate Committees during the <br />upcoming 1989 Session. <br />j.