Camp Men-O-Lan held its Annual Appreciation Banquet at Christopher Dock High School on Saturday evening, March 1. Board President, Terry Derstine, welcomed the 175 enthusiastic constituents of Camp who turned out to enjoy a delicious full course pork dinner.

Three former campers/counselors told the audience about the impact MOL has had on their lives, followed by an overview of 2007 by Executive Director, Clyde Smoll and insight into the plans for 2008 by Department Managers, Karen Roberts, Sheila Ruth and Steven Panning. The keynote speaker was Juan Marrero, Executive Director of Crossroads Community Center, Philadelphia, PA. Juan is also a Bible teacher at Camp each summer and stressed the value and influence that Camp MOL has on the lives of the youth it ministers to. The evening concluded with musical selections by The One Voice Handbell Choir, directed by Holly Hageman. A freewill offering was received to purchase, a Golf Cart, Three Paddle Boats and a Robotic Pool Cleaner.

A special thank you to the following businesses and individuals who sponsored the Camp MOL 2008 Annual Banquet:

• Adrian & Cynthia Gordon
• Alderfer Glass Company
• Awcklands Produce
• Camp Men-O-Lan board & Staff
• Derstine’s Food, Inc.
• Douglas K. Moyer, CPA
• Earl-Bowl Lanes
• Franconia Insurance & Financial Services
• Gouldey Welding & Fabrications
• Heavener Supply, Inc.
• Henning’s Market
• J D Equipment
• Larry & Edie Landes
• MMA Trust & foundation Services
• Moyer’s Chicks
• Penn Valley Gas, Inc.
• Prudential Rittenhouse Realty Group

Calling all golfers! Men-O-Lan’s Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, May 5 at Butter Valley Golf Sat., 5/24 that will provide entertainment for Port in Bally, PA. We are seeking Event, Green, Tee and Cart sponsors, as well as additional foursomes. Last year 167 golfers participated in this event. Our goal is to top 200 golfers in 2008. Proceeds will subsidize summer camp fees and help keep rates affordable. If you are available to play or put together a foursome, we would love to have you join us. If you own a business, please consider advertising at our Golf Outing with one of our sponsor ships. Call 215/679-5144x24.

The Community Summerfest Committee is planning events for the weekend of Fri. 5/23 & Monday, May 5 at Butter Valley Golf, Sat., 5/24 that will provide entertainment for all age groups. Friday night will feature a Hot Dog Roast from 6:30-8:00pm, followed by a Campfire from 8:00-9:00pm with lots of music and fun.

The highlight of Saturday’s events is the Annual Benefit Auction that begins at 9:30am. But don’t forget to come for the Pancake & Sausage breakfast served from 7:30-9:30am, the morning bird/nature hike, children’s games and activities, food booths and fresh baked sticky buns.

• Pool table
• Cedar shakes for exterior cabin walls
• Small commercial ice Maker (for Landis Hall)
• Golf Carts
• Gently Used Bicycles, (adult only)