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Medeba's
Annual Open House to Say Farewell to the Bryants
Date: July 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
June
26, 2008
Rock climbing, zip line, wagon rides, waterfront activities, giant swing
are all a part of this great day. Also included is a BBQ for lunch. Come
out to visit and celebrate with us! No fee for the day.
This year's Open House will include a special presentation to Michael
and Pamela Bryant who will be leaving Medeba in the fall after close to
20 years on being on year-round staff. Come and wish them well as they
enter this new stage in their lives.
New Beach
Volleyball Court Added June
24, 2008
We are totally pumped about our new beach volleyball court
that is just being completed this week. This court is being built with
special Olympic quality sand and it will look and feel totally like a
professional beach volleyball court. We even plan to add bleachers and
lights for play in the evenings. You have to play on it to believe it.
Hub
Washrooms Near Completion June
20, 2008
We are excited that the new washrooms are almost completed
in the Hub. This is just in time for summer camp to begin and the LITs
will be the first to enjoy this new facility. Over 2300 pieces of ceramic
tile are highlighted with beautiful stainless steel sinks and counters
and it even has a barrier-free shower for people with disabilities.
Summer
Camp is Close to Filling Once again June
5, 2008
Once again summer camp at Medeba looks like it will be full
again. We are especially excited as people are already requesting to register
for summer 2009 and we have not even begun summer 2008.
Energy
Costs are Reduced in 2008 May
20, 2008
In an age when everyone is experiencing higher energy cost
Medeba has been able to actually reduce their overall energy bills this
year by strategically installing a third wood-burning furnace and purchasing
new gas convection ovens, among other changes. The new Hub washrooms are
now being heated with this furnace and the chalet is being converted from
electrical heat to wood.
New
Maintenance Vehicles at Medeba May
11, 2008
Someone visiting Medeba this year may notice two new maintenance
vehicles driving at Medeba. We have been blessed to have a new truck as
well as a new "gator" which will make doing work around the
site much easier.
Medeba
Receives the 2008 Award for being a Best Christian Workplace in Canada
May
2, 2008
For the second year in a row Medeba is receives an award for
being a best Christian workplace in Canada. We continue to do all we can
to improve every year and it is encouraging to be recognized for this
effort. Check out the following link for more information www.bcwinstitute.com/canada08.aspx
LIT
1, 2008 Filled Faster Than Ever in the Past March
7, 2008
Our Leadership Development Program (LIT) has broken new attendance
records this year by filling faster than we have ever done in the past.
Basically LIT girls was full in January and LIT boys was full in February.
Not only do we have a waiting list but we already have a large list of
people interested in the summer of 2009.
New
Truck for Medeba January
3, 2008
After making our old camp pickup truck last through several
transmission repairs and several major repairs we have officially retired
to be used on the site only. We are pleased to announce that we have replaced
it was a Super Duty Ford 350 pickup. What a wonderful blessing this is.
Thanks to everyone who donated to make this project become a reality.
LIT
1, 2008 is Almost Full December
22, 2007
Yet again LIT is setting new registration records. Last
year LIT 1 boys filled up by the end of February but this year we are
on a pace to fill up even more quickly. Right now we only have two spaces
remaining for LIT 1 girls. It's going to be a great year!
Summer
Camp 2008 is Filling Up Quickly December
15 , 2007
Once again summer camp is on a pace to fill up at least
as soon as last year. Respond by the end of the month for the first early
bird rate.
Over
200 Attend Open House in Spite of Rain July
15 , 2007
For many years now Medeba has held an annual Open House
in the summer where people come from near and far to see what is new.
For the first time ever the skies turned grey and the rain came down.
In spite of this we still had over 200 people for a complimentary BBQ
lunch and many others did activies such as indoor rock climbing and the
zip line.
In addition, in combination with Medeba's Open House, we
also hosted a BBQ for Living Water Canada. Living Water is the largest
faith-based water drilling organization in the world and drills wells
in third world that currently serve over 6 million people daily. The founders
of Living Water Canada live in Haliburton and we decided to partner together
for this event to connect even more with our community.
Medeba
Golf Classic Donations Continue to Come In July
10 , 2007
The total for the Medeba Golf Classic has now exceeded
$27,000 which has allowed us to finish work on the new power back-up for
the kitchen. See below for details.
Summer
Camp is Basically Full June
15 , 2007
Although we have a few spaces left Medeba Summer Camp
is basically full. Each year Medeba has been filling up earlier and earlier
as we continue to improve and grow.
Residential
Summer Camp is Almost Completely Full May
30 , 2007
As of today residential summer camp only has 19 spaces
left in the entire summer. We are almost completely full. Unfortunately
many past campers have been disappointed this year as they waited too
long to register. Some Medeba programs have been full since February.
Medeba
Golf Classic Raises $23,000 for Power Outage Equipment
May
29 , 2007
Our annual Medeba Golf Classic was a huge success. We
had a very successful day. The weather was perfect for golf with temperatures
hovering around 20 degrees Celsius. Even though we had a few less golfers
than last year, in the end we were able to raise over $23,000 in golf
sponsorships for Medeba.
The funds raised for this day have all been designated to go toward installing
power outage equipment. Ever since Medeba experienced a tornado last August
this has been a priority. Already some equipment has been installed and
has made a huge difference. For instance, just this past weekend the power
was out at Medeba for 8 hours for a hydro maintenance when there were
3 groups on site. But last week the first of several automatic propane
generators was installed in the main washrooms. It automatically senses
electrical power failures and kicks in in 15 seconds and shuts off when
it comes back on. It worked like a charm and our guests were not inconvenienced
at all. A second one is planned to be installed in the kitchen before
the summer. What a blessing that the groups didn't have to leave early
and the funds from the golf day made that possible.
New
Power-Outage Plan for Kitchen
April 19, 2007
Last August a tornado touched down in the West Guilford
area and we were without power for several days. This put a tremendous
strain on our staff to arrange for alternative plans for everyone on site.
Fortunately no one had to be sent home. We have now begun plans to improve
the infrastructure of Medeba to allow to alternative power through propane
in the event of future electrical power failures. This week we are installing
new propane stoves and ovens to allow us to be able to cook without electricity.
Plans are also in place to make other buildings ready to have back-up
generators easily installed. Medeba continue to get better every year!
Plans
in Place to Finish the Hub in 2007
April 14, 2007
We are excited to announce that we have now received
all the funding to complete the Hub project. Over the past several years
we have done several stages in this building. The final phase will include
washrooms in the building, an outdoor wood furnace (our third one at Medeba)
and moving the Barn to the Maintenance Yard.
Chalet
Renovating Continue
April 11, 2007
Over the past few years we have continued to renovate
each of our chalet rooms. This year we have selected Chalet 1 and 3 to
be completely redone including pine walls (see Ken and Steve cutting pine
below) new washroom fixtures, new beds and new carpet. Basically it is
a new room.
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