nfrederiscksen@ferrum.edu

The Communications Committee coordinates efforts to ensure that members of the Nature Camp family are kept abreast of developments within the Foundation and issues that affect Nature Camp.  It oversees print communications such as brochures and assists the Editor of The Afterglow in distributing it by email, post, and website.  It coordinates the content of the web sites for both the Nature Camp Foundation and Nature Camp, Inc.

Development Committee

Chair – Latham Schweitzer Coates

Springfield, VA

schweiml@yahoo.com

The Development Committee plans and conducts the annual giving campaign to raise funds for the Foundation, identifies potential sources of funding, seeks grant support, and thanks donors.  

Facilities Committee
Chair - Jim Brooks

jim_brooks@ncsu.edu

The Facilities Committee plans and carries out the maintenance and improvement of the physical facilities of Nature Camp, such as during Service Weekends.  These are held twice a year – the third weekend in May and the third weekend in September, typically, starting at about noon Friday until Sunday about 3:00 pm.  Volunteers enjoy the full use of camp facilities, and projects abound for both skilled and unskilled labor – everyone is welcome.

Finance Committee
Chair - Amy Wingfield Clark
Mechanicsville, VA

breezyhillva@verizon.net

The Finance Committee develops investment policies and oversees the investment, management, and accounting of the financial assets of the Foundation.  It reviews quarterly statements and annual independent audits.

Volunteer Coordinator

Mike Meads

Lexington, VA

michael.meads@edwardjones.com

Volunteers are welcome to participate in any or all of these committees supporting Nature Camp.  If you have skills, experience, or interest in becoming involved in one or more of the areas outlined above and would like to join our combined effort, please contact the Coordinator.