Outlook Spring 2024

LUTHERANS OUTDOORS BUILDS LEADERS

“Working at camp has lasting career and personal impact. Camp staff outcomes align remarkably well with the top skills employers identify as most important for the 21st-century workforce, including teamwork, communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving.”

-Sacred Playgrounds / #campbuilds

BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PAUL HANSON

Lutherans Outdoors is the middle of one of the most crucial yearly endeavors it faces recruiting summer staff to work at the three camp sites

Counselors, lifeguards, food service, maintenance, leadership staff, plus many more positions The high quality of a camp program depends on hiring wonderful people for all of these positions But it is not an easy task in today’s world

I followed my girlfriend to camp when I was 20 years old She thought it would be a great idea to work together during the summer in this place that had been so important to her I never went to camp in my youth so I had no idea what I was getting into Little did I know it would change my life

My girlfriend was diagnosed with vocal cord nodules three weeks into the summer and needed to go home and not talk for a month, as her singing voice was very important in her life goals Now what do I do?

What I did was lean into this counselor job And I thrived at it! This gig at camp ended up to be, what I feel, the place where I blossomed And looking back at those three years as a counselor, not only did my faith grow, but I learned how to be a leader, how to speak in front of a group, how to organize, how to work with others as a team, how to be confident, and so much more

And it led me to have my career in Outdoor Ministry, to make sure others blossom also.

Thirty years ago there were more applicants than positions available making the recruitment and hiring process relatively easy Today, Camp Directors lose sleep with the worry of not finding enough quality staff for the number of campers

Sacred Playgrounds has done some incredible research as to working at camp It has proven that the camp experience does indeed provide tools for one’s future and provides memories and friendships of a lifetime

Though they would love to work at camp, there are a variety of realities that make it tough for college-age students to commit, whether it be continued expenses or needing an internship

Why should they work at camp? Because they can receive the same benefits and life lessons I received that will stay with them forever Resume building skills and experiences that employers are looking for A strengthened faith Lifelong friendships. The list is long.

Lutherans Outdoors needs your help in recruiting these incredible women and men! Please share the importance of a position like this with the women and men you know of Share with them how it can be an incredible experience for them not only now but in the years ahead Share with them how it can lead to future success in their career. Share with them that the faith-building and life- changing that will happen to them will be felt ALL of their life Share with them the importance they can be in a camper’s life

Send them to our website at losd org/employment for application information

FYI I did marry that girlfriend and we know working at camp has made our marriage strong One more benefit!

Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota welcomes all to explore and experience Christ’s love in community and creation. ~ Mission Statement

YEAR-ROUND STAFF

Administrative Office

2001 S Summit Ave

Sioux Falls, SD 57197

605-274-5326

info@losd org

Paul Hanson

Executive Director

Deacon Randy Youngquist-Thurow

Associate Director

Erica Julius

Executive Assistant/Registrar

Mara Stillson

Marketing Director

Gayle Wisnewski

Development Associate

Lois Borchardt

Account Specialist

Linda Weidner

Bookkeeper

THE DIRECTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

During the year 2024, you will be asked by me, several times, to prayerfully consider a monetary gift to Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota My question that runs parallel to asking for a gift is: Why Not?

Lutherans Outdoors is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization It survives by faithful people responding to the ask for a donation You can read hundreds and hundreds of names in the latter part of this newsletter who did indeed donate Is your name included? If it isn’t, Why Not?

Did you know that each year Lutherans Outdoors needs to raise $1 2M in donations?

These donations are broken down as follows:

Over $800,000 in individual donations providing nearly

$300,000 in camp scholarships for each and every camper who comes to camp. Yes, that is right, every camper receives a scholarship in some form even every Family Camper who attends The registration fee for all programs is already discounted over 20% of the actual cost of camp

Nearly $100,000 from congregation benevolence and various congregation groups (i e WELCA)

Outlaw Ranch

12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd Custer, SD 57730 605-673-4040 outlawranch@losd org

Matt Rusch Outlaw Ranch Director

Skylar Schwab Program Director

Chris Baker Office Manager

Shannon Pulscher Facility Manager

Jean Pulscher Food Service Manager

NeSoDak Klein Ranch

11921 SD Highway 65 Isabel, SD 57633

605-273-4441

kleinranch@losd org

Currently Seeking Camp Director

NeSoDak

3285 Camp Dakota Drive Waubay, SD 57273

605-947-4440 nesodak@losd org

Marti Knudsen

NeSoDak Director

Jake Jacott

Program Director

Kris Mueller

Hospitality Manager

Dustin Holt

Facility Manager

$35,000 from the SD Synod of the ELCA

$18,000 from Thrivent Choice Dollars

$200,000 from Special Events such as Chocolate Fest at NeSoDak or the Adopt-a-Horse Program at Klein Ranch

Providing a ministry that provides programming for nearly 5,000 guests each year at the three sites LO operates has large expenses. Energy, food, staffing, insurance, building maintenance costs, and much more, all continue to increase each year thus the need for donations to supplement the program fees

Lutherans Outdoors needs your faithfulness, and the faithfulness of your fellow congregation members, to help financially To assure the continuity of wonderful programs that explore faith, welcome all, build leaders and care for all creation To assure that this outdoor ministry continues In the Hills, On the Prairie, and At the Water

So I ask you again Why Not? You can respond using the envelope that is included in this newsletter Thank you

Be Good,

Paul J Hanson Executive Director

LUTHERANS OUTDOORS IN SOUTH DAKOTA In the Hills, On the Prairie, At the Water

RE-IMAGINING UPDATE

The LO Board of Directors continues this incredible journey of Re-imagining Lutherans Outdoors What has happened so far during the past 15 months?

50+ conversations with past and present LO champions to hear impressions of Lutherans Outdoors as to all aspects of the ministry

Four Core Values were formed that creates our focus of all that LO does plus one site specific value at each camp

Deep dives into eight areas of the ministry were conducted: Philosophy of LO, Finance and Budget, Financial Development, Marketing, Governance, Facility and Equipment, Staffing, and Program

From these deep dives, nearly 100 recommendations were presented to, and accepted by, the Board of Directors Several of these recommendations have already been implemented and many more are in process These recommendations will all be completed by the end of 2024

The next step is the creation of a new Strategic Process for Lutherans Outdoors This process, which will be instrumental in moving LO towards the next 25 years of ministry, will then be presented at the LO Annual Meeting held in June in conjunction with the SD Synod Assembly

This Re-imagining has energized the Board of Directors that is working incredibly hard to provide you, and the rest of the members of the LO constituency, an opportunity to further your faith-life with a God who has incredible love for you.

If you would like any further information concerning Re-imagining LO, please call Paul at the LO Administrative office

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pictured from left to right: (Top Row) Mark Schlueter, Annelies Seffrood, Carla Borchardt, Pastor Cassandra Lamb, Jess Jasso

(Middle Row) Kim Rieger, Pastor Jonathan Vehar, Nick Moser, Diane Brandsrud, Pastor Dave Lund

(Bottom Row) AJ Franken, Darcie Bien, Pastor Craig Wexler, Mark Massa, Jeff Pederson

Nesodak

WELCOME, JAKE JACOTT!

Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota is excited to welcome Jake Jacott as the Program Director at NeSoDak Join us in welcoming him to the LO family!

Here’s a little info from Jake:

“Hello, everyone My name is Jake Jacott, and I am very excited to join Lutherans Outdoors as the Program Director at NeSoDak!

A little bit about me: I grew up in Minnesota, but after that, I went to college in Chicago and then spent a full year serving at Covenant Point Bible Camp in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan!

I enjoy drinking coffee in the morning, running, reading, and listening to and playing music in my spare time!

I believe camp is a great place to build relationships with others and spend time in God’s creation, and both are ways where we can experience God’s love and presence in our lives! So I am excited to serve in a place where that experience can be cultivated and shared by everyone who spends time here.”

You can connect with Jake and send a word of welcome at jake@losd org

CAMP POSTCARD

NeSoDak Bible Camp has been honored to host Camp POSTCARD the past two summers and will host the camp again this June

Camp POSTCARD (Peace Officers Striving to Create and Reinforce Dreams) is a free, weeklong summer camp that brings together law enforcement officials and middle school students from the Sioux Falls area This unique and powerful experience gives youth and law enforcement the opportunity to connect in an environment that pushes them out of their comfort zone Students and law enforcement officials will be encouraged to learn from one another and see each other from different perspectives.

School Resource Officers play a critical role in Camp POSTCARD They serve as the sole referral source, nominating and selecting students to attend During camp, School Resource Officers and other law enforcement officials fill the role of camp counselors as they lead youth through activities to help develop self-esteem, leadership, and decision-making skills, while building trusting and respectful relationships

Camp POSTCARD serves youth facing challenging circumstances who could benefit from building positive, trusting relationships with adults The camp is designed to improve youth’s relationships with law enforcement and enhance law enforcement officials’ connections with youth

Camp POSTCARD is made possible with the generous support of Volunteers of America donors and camp sponsors Organizers put together pre- and post-camp activities for the kids and collect data based on the experiences of the kids and officers Volunteers of America, Dakotas, the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office, and the Sioux Falls Police Department hope to continue Camp POSTCARD, citing Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken’s “One Sioux Falls” initiative

“She gained such a great relationship with all the officers and made some great friends. This (last) school year she was having some trouble with another student at school and she felt comfortable going to her school resource officer for help. I think Camp POSTCARD is such a great opportunity to connect kids with police to build a great relationship.”

- Parent of a camper who attended Camp POSTCARD

OUTLAW RANCH

A Passion for Quilting

With seven annual retreats, Passionate Quilters is Outlaw Ranch’s largest hosted ministry event Originating as a rental group, Passionate Quilters was eventually turned over to Outlaw to manage The events, where quilters can stay from 3-5 days, bring together a variety of abilities and interests With a rainbow of fabrics and designs, there are always new ideas sparked from other guests. Projects of all shapes and sizes, and in various states of completion, are in process at all hours of the day Some quilters come because they have deadlines and projects to complete, while others attend for the social aspects of the weekend. No matter what, there is camaraderie in the shared joy of quilting as profession, hobby, and art form

Are you a passionate quilter? Join us this spring Learn more at losd org/spring-passionate-quilters

KLEIN RANCH

Lutherans Outdoors continues its search for a new Camp Director at Klein Ranch, with the departure of Teri Gayer, who served as Camp Director for more than the past decade

We have made the position now to be a full-time program position The next Camp Director will serve at Klein Ranch during the summer months, leading the seven-week camp program and overseeing facility needs as well as recruiting summer staff During the non-summer months, the individual will be in a program support role retreat hosting for our Hosted Ministry Retreats and organizing on-site programmed retreats and off-site programs

If you are interested or know of someone, please contact Paul Hanson at paul@losd org

Created to Be. At Camp!

“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” Psalm 139:14

This summer at Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch, and NeSoDak, campers of all ages will explore their faith based on the theme "Created to Be" from Psalm 139:14

Campers will dig into how they are created to be Grace-filled, Authentic, Brave, Connected, and Disruptive, through faith conversation, First Word, Worship, Bible Study, Campfire, Devotions, and Random Moments and the many other times the Spirit is felt

Spaces are available during many weeks of camp, here are a few to highlight We hope to see you at camp this summer Klein Ranch - Youth Camps, Weeks 5,6, & 7

Outlaw Ranch - Youth Camp, Week 2 Adventures Weeks 5 &8

NeSoDak - Junior Explorers & 1-2-3 Camps Youth Camps Week 5,7 & 8

RECRUITING

It's February, and we are eagerly planning for summer 2024! Staff training will be here before we know it! To train the staff, we need them to apply As supporters of LO, you are valuable in helping young adults see and use their gifts this summer at Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch, or NeSoDak

Summer staff will "Build Relationships," "Grow as Leaders," "Be part of Something Bigger," and "Make a Difference."

Who do you know who would LOve camp and has great gifts for ministry?

We have a VARIETY of positions available; please visit losd org/employment for a full listing of positions and to fill out an interest form

Please consider if you or someone you know has great gifts to be a part of this summer!

More information and an application may be found at losd org/employment

WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS

The Lutherans Outdoors community recently lost two camp staff who had tremendous impact on the people, the programming, and the camp philosophy of both Outlaw Ranch and Atlantic Mountain Ranch Mary Stutz passed on Christmas Eve and Joyce Jindra passed on Christmas Day

Starting in 1997, Mary served Outlaw Ranch as Assistant Director, running Atlantic Mountain Ranch during the summer and working at Outlaw throughout the retreat season With a keen eye for detail, she would work tirelessly to ensure every program that she supervised, from Adventures to Road Scholar, was the best it could possibly be

Passionate about the outdoors both personally and professionally, and with more than four decades of camp experience, Mary would willingly share her knowledge She frequently served Lutheran Outdoor Ministry as an educator at the annual Leadership Training Event, helping to equip the next generation of camp leaders Generations of summer staff benefitted from her training and mentorship

There were few who could keep up with Mary She would work till midnight, get up and hike Black Elk Peak, and then be back at camp preparing for the day before most rolled out of bed Outlaw staff member Hayley Moe remembers, “She was so funny and so wise! She was this small little woman that could out-hike you and also survive on less sleep than you Our training hikes were 10 miles long and she would still be more chipper than the rest of us when it was time to eat supper.” It was Mary’s passion for the transformative power of the camp experience and the people it impacted that fueled her.

Serving as Food Service Director of Outlaw and Atlantic Mountain Ranches for over 20 years, Joyce saw food as ministry In “The Gift of Food”, which she coauthored with Mary Kettl, Joyce wrote, “I realized that my calling to food service was as much a ministry as a job In camping we are called to minister to the whole person God created us as a whole people – spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical To neglect any part seems to go against the very intent of God.”

Focusing on homemade meals crafted with love, Joyce took a holistic approach to camp’s food service, ensuring that all the parts and pieces, from kitchen setup to ingredients, were well thought out She ensured the kitchen was professional and that mealtimes were viewed as a gift, “holy times They are the breaking of bread in God’s presence.” Even two decades later, many of Outlaw’s current recipes trace back to Joyce, and her commitment to exceptional food service remains

Most recently, Joyce would blend her passion for camp and quilting by assisting with our Passionate Quilter retreats

Enjoying a laugh with Hayley Moe and Trevor AlveshireSummer staff members

Joyce always warmed the room with her kind smile

One of Many Summer Staff photos of Mary

South Dakota Community Foundation

The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) plays an important role in promoting philanthropy in our state through its impactful work in grantmaking, endowment building and management, and community development A big part of this mission is the support and facilitation of planned giving opportunities Did you know that SDCF collaborates closely with Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota (LOSD)?

One of the ways in which donors can make a lasting impact on LOSD is by partnering with SDCF to establish endowment funds These endowments serve as a permanent resource, generating a stream of income for LOSD Each year, 4 5% of the fund’s fair market value is distributed to LOSD, strengthening their capacity to deliver programs and services Some of the ways you can contribute are:

Designated Funds: With designated funds, the donor can provide support to LOSD, expressing your commitment to their mission in perpetuity

Agency Funds: LOSD has established an agency fund to ensure a steady stream of revenue to support their ongoing operations

Donor Advised Funds: These funds offer maximum flexibility to the donors by allowing them to recommend grants to nonprofit organizations such as Lutherans Outdoors

If you are a donor contemplating a meaningful and long-term gift to Lutherans Outdoors, we encourage you to reach out to either the South Dakota Community Foundation at 1-800-888-1842 or the dedicated staff at Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota Together, we can explore and implement the most effective means of supporting the organization that has helped to develop South Dakota’s youth for many years, while achieving your philanthropic goals

Chocolate Fest, Thank you!

Thank you for coming to NeSoDak for our annual Chocolate Fest! It was a delight to host you and have you at camp Thank you for bringing your family and friends, thank you for making camp a part of your season, and thank you for all the ways you support us! We hope to have you join us at camp again soon! ~ Marti Knudsen, NeSoDak Director

Thrivent Choice

Is Thrivent Choice an option for you?

BEth Massa SOuth Dakota Community Foundation

Through the Thrivent Choice program, members can direct Thrivent Benefit Dollars as gifts to Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota, or to one of the camps, Outlaw Ranch, NeSoDak, or Klein Ranch Your dollars help enhance the outdoor experience by purchasing equipment, horses, and other outdoor gear Your dollars also broaden the faith base of our campers and staff by providing programming, materials, and so much more Lutherans Outdoors receives monthly deposits through Thrivent Choice.

Directing your Thrivent Choice dollars is an easy process

How do you designate Thrivent Choice dollars? Call 800-847-4836, and when prompted, say “Thrivent Choice®.” 1. Press 1 to direct Choice Dollars or 2 to hear Thrivent Choice program Terms and Conditions (If prompted, say or enter your phone number and date of birth.) 2 A representative will work with you to direct Choice Dollars 3

Give the LO Administrative office a call at 605-274-5326 if you have any questions!

Heritage Society

The Heritage Society exists to recognize individuals and families who choose to make a long-lasting financial impact on the ministry of Lutherans Outdoors by naming LO in their estate plans or in a planned gift

These gifts are invested permanently into the organization’s endowed funds The earnings from these investments directly impact the many youth and families who partake in camping ministry experiences each year These gifts pass the heritage and tradition of camping ministry along for generations to come

Become a member of the Heritage Society today!

To include LO in your estate or planned gift, our organization’s legal name is Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota, Inc and our EIN # is 46-0320561

This information is offered by Lutherans Outdoors in SD is for educational purposes LO does not offer specific personalized legal advice and LO recommends that you consult your attorney and/or financial advisor when completing your estate plan

HEritage Society Members

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR INCLUDING LUTHERANS OUTDOORS IN YOUR ESTATE PLANS YOUR FORESIGHT ENSURES THE FUTURE OF THIS MINISTRY FOR YEARS TO COME.

Geeg and Steve Aaker

Lynelle Aanestad

Joe Alvestad*

Cindy Anson Eilers

Phyllis Arhart Estate *

Marie Assmus Endowment Fund*

Lois Bellows

Orllo Sando* Berge Estate*

Kermit Black *Estate

Nina Brockel

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Marillyn Campbell

Rebecka Chase Estate

Ray and Sandy Cheney

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Dorothy Delicate*

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Paul Everson

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Margaret Gab*

Diana Glover

Donald Gommer*

Dirk and Constanze Hagmaier

Phyllis Hanse*

Robert and Suzanne Hansen

Jean and Stanley Hawthorne* Fund of Thrivent

Ann and Russ Hillman*

Doris Hodgen

David and Linda Hommes

Pastor Kurt Jacobson

Darrell and Bette Johnson

Vernon and JoDean Joy

Brian and Joyce Kaatz

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Denny Pearson and Karen Kraus

Dennis and Shirley Larson

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Betty Larson* Estate

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Oris Olson*

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Estate of Delores Osborne*

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Thank you, Thrivent Choice Donors

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

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Bruce and Janet Henke

Cheryl and Malcom Chapman

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Dick and Eileen Shane

Dick and Eileen Shane

Don and Fay Ludens

Don and Lisa Knudsen

Don and Pat Borgen

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Donna Borchard

Douglas and Kari Simons

Douglas and Nancy Reierson

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Duane and Jerelynn Steege

Dustin and Sarah Holt

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Elaine Oman

Elizabeth Maier

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Gary Oistad

Geeg and Steve Aaker

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George Hanson

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Jeff and Lynn White

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Jeff and Marilee Pederson

Jennifer and James Matkins

Jennifer Cerfogli

Jerry and Karen Nettifee

Jim and Ione Klinger

Jo Ann and Kenneth Jackson

Joann Jewell

Joe and Cynthia Wall

Johan and Robin Maturan

John and Anita Borchard

John and Genevieve Skogberg

Jon and Christina Nath

Karen and Donald Kraus

Karin Schneider

Karl and Rebecca Breddin

Karl Riedemann

Kay Joy Kris Garlick

Kyle and Heather Kepner

Lando and Jessica Anderson

Larry and Nancy Elverud

Larry Peterson

Layne and Jenn Nelson

Les and Carolyn Svendsen

Linda Johnson

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Lloyd and Dar Stucke

Lon Kightlinger

Loren and Mary Lou Nolte

Loren and Sheila Boyens

Lynelle Aanestad

Mads and Chloe Andenas

Marcia and Duane Murphey

Marge Perry

Mark and Monica Fischer

Marvin and Sandy Rhode

Michael Porubensky

Michelle Fitzler

Michelle Pliska

Mike and Mary Normile

Mindy and Greg Ehrke

Patricia Sterud

Paul and Carol Hinderaker

Paul and Christy Williams

Phil and Barb Lewison

Randy and Linnette Albers

Randy Bertsch

Randy Erlandson

Ray and Sandy Cheney

Reed Haug

Reinhard and Joyce Wernisch

Renee Nelsen

Robert Anderson

Robert Sieger

Ron and Martha Rossing

Ross and Julie Abraham

Sandra Maier

Scott and Beth Boyens

Sharon Prendergast

Volunteers!

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Thank you, Volunteers!

Shirley Even Sol and Mary Jo Semmler

Sonja and Craig Heins

Tamara Sanderson

Terry Forster

Tom and Martha Nelson

Torre Raap

Vanessa Bloom

Verdelle Anderson

Vernon and JoDean Joy

Wanda Korslund

Warren Hanson

William and Kathryn Kendall

These volunteers have shown over and over how their hard work enhances the LO camp experience, whether it’s at Outlaw Ranch, Klein Ranch, NeSoDak, or the Administrative Office We are so very grateful for all they accomplish If you are interested in volunteering or know someone who is, please give the camp or the administrative office a call We would LOve having you! THANK YOU A BUNCH!

OUTLAW RANCH

Mark Thompson

Gary Williams

Larry Peterson

Gary Roberts

Phil Lewison

Scot Hochied

Gary Chapel

Denny McConnel

Dave Thom

Craig Black

Erv Nesheim

Greg & Sue Olson

Bonnie Thompson

Chuck Hazlett

Steve Olson

Dick Klinger

Dave Versteeg

Brenda Versteeg

Brian Alpers

Bob Dorton

CLF God s Work Our Hands

Jill Greenfield

Diane Brandsrud

Dennis & Jeanne Unkenholz

Carla Borchardt

Lois Borchardt

Sara Bartling

KLEIN RANCH

Laurel Reinbold

Carol Ward

Dave Klawiter

Greg Johnson

Tom Stadem

Greg Johnson

Randy Questad

Ramona Hayes

Lando Anderson

Sarah Goldammer

Linda Rambow

Karen Mortenson

Tonya Tomasek

Erin Wilkinson-Moline

Alli Schlutterner

Bob Johnson

Joseph Gayer

Natalya Schmidt

Kaycee Cronin

Ann Fortin

Leland Armbright

Micah Sieg

Kelli Meland

Amanda Black

Katie Bunn

Kelsey (Lindskov) Menge

NESODAK

Randy Bury

Doug Nelson

Bryan Neugebauer

Delmar Mueller

Ron Schreiber

Randa Burrish

Chesney Greseth

Cindy Nelson

Sharon Oliver

Dave and Lindy Staub

John and Annelies Seffrood

Becky and Kim Heimerl

Dave Oliver

Madilyn Hinkelman

Cooper Rinas

Carol Kilde

Josh Knudsen

Spencer McCleerey

Roxy Saufley

Linda Weidner

Paul and Sara Hanson

Erica Julius

Kirk Kirchgasler

ADMIN. OFFICE

Sean and Kara Califf

Scott and Jill Munger

Eric Ohrtman

Annelies Seffrood

Mary Christensen

Abby Vandenberg

Kirk Kirchglaser

Jackie Hensley

Clarice Konold

Karen Kraus

Denny Pearson

Kari Sorensen

ADULT TRAVEL Experiences

LUTHERANS OUTDOORS IN SOUTH DAKOTA PRESENTS AN ADULT TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

SPRING BREAK

APRIL 23-25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL

Join Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota on an Adult Travel Experience to Minneapolis/St. Paul for 3 days and 2 nights of solid fun!

Experience includes:

The SPAM Museum in Austin, MN

The Lion King at the Orpheum Theatre and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater Luther Seminary, the Minnesota Zoo, and Minneapolis

Sculpture Gardens

Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox at Target Field

Six Delicious Meals

Lots of BUS FUN!

This Experience builds community with new and old friends, enjoying safe coach transportation from Reading Bus Line alongside clean and comfortable lodging at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington.

All for only $749.00 - double occupancy.

Visit losd.org/adult-travel for more information or call Gayle at 605-274-5326 to register.

SAVE THE DATES

So You Want to be a Yooper?? - Upper Michigan Peninsula / Wisconsin

September 9-14, 2024

Explore Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula in early Fall. Lots of exciting things to do! Tour Lambeau Field, ride the Ferry across Lake Michigan, explore Mackinac Island for a day, enjoy a tour of the Soo Locks, walk around the Shipwrecks of Lake Superior Museum, plus more.

Watch for final information and pricing to come soon.

The Great Smoky Mountains Experience - Tennessee

October 14-23, 2024

Travel to Nashville, Tennessee, stopping at the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. Then travel to Gatlinburg to spend a day at Dollywood and then a day in the Great Smoky Mountains. So much more to be included.

Watch for final information and pricing to come soon.

Christmas in Branson

November 18-22, 2024

Begin your Advent/Christmas preparations with an Experience in Branson. Included shows are: Country Evolution with Dalena Ditto, Dolly Parton Stampede, Elvis-Story of a King, Christmas Wonderland, Dutton Family Christmas, Yakov Smirnoff, Where Jesus Walked, and The Miracle of Christmas. Plus a visit to the College of the Ozarks. Lots to do and lots of fun!

Cost: $ 1,449.00 Double Occupancy / $ 1,699.00 Single

For more information, call 605-274-5326 or email gayle@losd.org.

Gifts in Memory of our Loved Ones

September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

LOIS ANDERSEN

Nelann Glawe

KEN ANDERSON

Karen and Steve Marcus

DAR AND JO BRITZMAN

Mark and Rhonda Britzman

GERALD BRUUN

Laurie Bruun-Mitchell

MARILYN CARLSON

Cheryl Lundeen

Richard and Ruby Wolens

NED AND LOLA DIXON

Sandy Odland

DUANE DUBA

Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

REV GENE EIDSNESS

South Dakota Synod ELCA

ELAINE ENGELLAND

Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

FRANCES GERLACH

Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

FERN GETTING

Carolyn Goldammer

BEN GOEHRING

Dan and Patty Mogck

H DENNIS GOLDAMMER

Delmar and Nancy Mueller

JEFFERY HAMER

Nelann Glawe

MARIE HEEREN

Dave and Cindi Ellison

JEAN HETLET

Loretta Hunt

BILL AND DONNA HOEL

Bob and Ruth Hoel

JANEEN INGBER

Sid and Nancy Fosheim

JOYCE JINDRA

Floyd and Carol Prouty

James and Candy Hersch

Linda Markegard

Cozette and Robert Dorton

Charles and Kaona Hazlett

SYD JOHNSON

Sid and Nancy Fosheim

In-kind Gifts

LAVERNA KOTH

Carolyn Goldammer

MIKE KUZEPPA

Jackie Hensley

CLAYTON LEHMANN

Carolyn Goldammer

HARRIET MATCHEN

SD Synod, ELCA

LES MILLER

Jon and Julie Oien

ELDORA MORRISON

Estelle Pearson

Ollie Yost

Suzanne Wimer

Pete Weisser

Family and Friends

LOLA BLANK MYDLAND

Lydia George

Patty Wagner

George and Connie Blank

Pamela Gese

Todd and Patricia Otteson

Karen and Paul Larson

Bethlehem Lutheran

Church, Aberdeen

Friends and Family

NANCY NELSON

Sid and Nancy Fosheim

CHARLIE OLSEN

Barbara Selland

REV WILL OLSEN

Vivian Westgard

Marilyn Bates

Bonnie Lange

Jeff and Betty Rohr

Ruth Smit

Ann Stunes

Jeff and Deb Bloom

LUCILLE QUANBECK

Clarice Konold

SHARON RICHTER

Sid and Nancy Fosheim

FRED ROSIN

Nichole Ludemann

Darin Stotz

Lazette Finley

Dave and Bev Wildermuth

Neil and Kari Sorensen

Jeff and Laura Riley

Marge Perry

Karen Kraus and

Denny Pearson

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

OUTLAW RANCH

Cody Barker

Tractor Usage

Beaver Valley Lutheran

Hobart dish machine, ss sink, tables,spray

Joy Falkenbury

Alpaca

Dr Linda Kennedy

Horse Meds

Brad & Kelly Kontz

Hay, transport & gas

Scott Luikart

Pride Camp supplies, staff office

supplies and gifts, Kitchen supplies

Erv & Demaris Neshem

Kitchen knives, use of Bobcat

Carrie Overby

Donkeys

Tabby & Tony Sanderson

Telescope

Kay Walsch

Horse Tack

KLEIN RANCH

Drs Tracy & Kim Gayer

Vaccinations & dewormer at cost

Johny Weber

Housed & fed two horses for winter

provided buns for staff & campers

Jeanette Reinbold

Meals for staff & campers

Laurel Reinbold

Meals for staff & campers chair

Kathy Nelson

Meals & desserts for staff & campers

Cynthia Juntunen

Laura and Leonard Stewart

Trudy Wastweet

Joanne Nagele

Jackie Hensley

Rachel and Emma Hensley

Dianne Rider

Sandra Brink

Phil and Barb Lewison

Ray and Sandy Cheney

Arne and Doris Brown

Anonymous

Richard and Barbara Cullerton

Friends

Cheryl Lundeen

Leann Rovang

Ronda Laube

Alfred and Sharon Noem

Sam Hatlestad

Norm Eitrheim

Carolyn Schulz

Larry and Reita Driskell

Jim and Arleen Schick

Mary Niedringhaus

Lorna Watkins

Vivian Westgard

Linda An

Vernon and Jodean Joy

Verne and Jayne Jensen

Les and Carolyn Svendsen

John and Christina Niederauer

Paul and Julie Bruflat

Mark and Bonnie Thompson

Chris Riley

Joyce and Terry Vincent

Dorothy Thompson

Stuart and Rebecca Elgethun

ARNOLD AND MILDRED

SATRUM

Joanne Cornelius

KATHY SESSIONS

Barbara Selland

JEAN SPARGUR

Elaine and Glenn Anderson

RACHEL STEFFENSEN

Nelann Glawe

LINDA STENGEL

Sid and Nancy Fosheim

MARY STUTZ

Jeff and Betty Rohr

Floyd and Carol Prouty

Cozette and Robert Dorton

JEAN VERHULST

Fran Borchardt

Sam Hatlestad

Patty Kjellsen

Meals & desserts for staff & campers

Carol Ward

Meals for staff & campers, material for curtains

Deborah Holland

Material & sewed curtains

Fran Milliken

Meals & desserts for staff & campers

Colin Milliken

Oats for horses

Mavis Enright

Meals for campers & staff

Audrey Jackson

Ground beef for meals

Dustin Holt

Three calves for the summer

Teri Gayer

1 pig & 2 lambs for the summer

Round bales to feed horses

Deb & Tom Bunn

Housed and fed the pigs

Dawn & Bob Johnson

Housed and feed camp lambs

Roger Lawien

Provided sound system & audio

visual for 50th Anniversary

Pastor Dave Klawitter

Snacks for campers & staff

Linda Rambow Karen Mortenson

Ice cream floats for campers & staff

Alli Schluttner

Treats for staff

AJ Cindy & Justin Lindskov

Skidsteer and tractor for the summer

Ginny Myers David and Doris Bergan

RICHARD WASMOEN

Brian and LeAnn

Wasmoen

HUGH WEBER

Sid and Nancy Fosheim

PAT WEBER

Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

EDWARD WELSCH

Nelann Glawe

NORBERT ZIRPEL

Ron and Dawn Neugebauer

Honor Roll

September 1 - December 31, 2023

In honor of Teri Gayer

Warren Hua

In honor of the Ordination of Sawyer VandenHeuvel

John and Julie Oien

In honor of Rick and Denise Wiese

Joel and Lori Tucker

In honor of our children, Ava and William

Justin and Kayla Ohleen

In honor of Wes and Marlys Erdahl

Beth Erdahl

In honor of Dave and Janet Quamen’s 50th Anniversary

Kirby and Carrie Quamen

In honor of Larry Peterson

Cozy and Robert Dorton

In honor of Marge Perry

Amy Kelley

In honor of Josh Darling

Ryan and Alison Kaufman

In honor of Scott and Jill Munger

Jon and Katie Mueller

Rollie Steck

Provided drone and gave video & pictures of the ranch

Joseph Gayer

Provided drone and gave video & pictures of the ranch

Bryce Lindskov

Bales for the horses in winter

Mark Massa

Horse tack

Black Hills State University

Five boxes of non-perishable foods

Lisa, Chad & Bricelyn Pederson

Picked up, transported and cared for pigs before camp started

Good Shepherd Lutheran, Aberdeen

Provided space for NeSoDak & Klein

Ranch Staff Training

Timber Lake Museum

Hosted multiple weeks of campers

NESODAK

Crystal Swenson

Laundry detergent, a dozen jigsaw puzzles

Sharon Oliver

6 sets of comforters (4 twin and 2

full), two twin sets of sheets, 2

vases, 6 serving trays

Annelise Seffrood

1 meat smoker salsa and tomatillo

sauces

Becky Heimerl

Serving trays

Cindy Nelson

Dish clothes dish towels brushes for scrubbing dishes, Christmas decorations for Chapel

Elaine Hayes

Towel sets, bath mats, 2 ceiling fans

Judy Coester

Laundry detergent

Jackie Hensley

Scandinavian almond cake pan

Chris Nelson

Sheet sets, comforter sets, paint brushes, tent, storage containers, mixing bowl sets, vacuums, knives, 100 ft hose, hammock push broom

ADMIN OFFICE

Lindskov s Firesteel Lodge

30 night stays

Jake and Emily Hanson

8 reams of copy paper

Roger Lawien

Pictures and recording of Klein

Ranch 50th Celebration

Sherry Peer – Computer printers

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

Aberdeen, SD

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

Aberdeen SD

SCANDINAVIA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Aberdeen, SD

UNION CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH

Akron IA

NATHANAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Alcester, SD

BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Astoria SD

ST JOHN LUTHERAN

Bancroft, SD

INDIAN CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH

Bison SD

CROCKER LUTHERAN CHURCH

Bradley, SD

BEAVER VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Brandon SD

BRANDON LUTHERAN CHURCH

Brandon, SD

SPLIT ROCK LUTHERAN CHURCH

Brandon SD

HIGHLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH

Brandt, SD

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Bridgewater, SD

BUTLER LUTHERAN CHURCH

Bristol, SD FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Britton, SD

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Brookings, SD FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Brookings, SD

ST LUKE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Buffalo WY

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Canova, SD

GRAND VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Canton SD

SCANDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Centerville SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Chamberlain SD

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Claire City SD

ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Clear Lake SD

COLMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Colman, SD

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Colton SD

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Corsica, SD

BENTON LUTHERAN CHURCH

Crooks, SD

WEST NIDAROS LUTHERAN CHURCH

Crooks SD

CUSTER LUTHERAN FELLOWSHIP

Custer, SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Edgemont SD

BRULE CREEK LUTHERAN CHURCH

Elk Point, SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Estelline SD

MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Flandreau, SD

GAYVILLE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Gayville, SD

NORWAY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Glenham SD

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Hermosa, SD

PEACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Herreid SD

COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Hill City, SD

ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Hot Springs SD

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Howard, SD

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Huron SD

LAKE PRESTON LUTHERAN CHURCH

Lake Preston, SD

LAKE WHITEWOOD LUTHERAN

CHURCH

Lake Preston SD

HIGHLANDA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Langford, SD

LANGFORD EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Langford SD

FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Lennox, SD

STORLA LUTHERAN CHURCH

Letcher SD

WELCA, Conference & Sunday School

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

The Women of GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN ABERDEEN

The Women of BETHEL LUTHERAN ASTORIA

The Women of PALISADE LUTHERAN BEAVER CREEK

The Women of ST JAMES LUTHERAN BELLE FOURCHE

The Women of EMMANUEL LUTHERAN BERESFORD

SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE ELCA BERESFORD

The Women of CROCKER LUTHERAN BRADLEY

The Women of BRANDON LUTHERAN BRANDON

The Women of BETHESDA LUTHERAN BRISTOL

The Women of FIRST LUTHERAN BRITTON

The Women of ASCENSION LUTHERAN BROOKINGS

The Women of BUTLER LUTHERAN CHURCH BUTLER

The Women of CANTON LUTHERAN CANTON

The Women of TRINITY LUTHERAN CARTHAGE

The Women of AMERICAN LUTHERAN CASTLEWOOD

The Women of FIRST LUTHERAN CLAIRE CITY

The Women of SOUTH DAKOTA SYNOD CLEAR LAKE

The Women of COLMAN LUTHERAN COLMAN

The Women of CUSTER LUTHERAN FELLOWSHIP CUSTER

ST JOHN LUTHERAN MEN IN MISSION DIMOCK

The Women of MESSIAH LUTHERAN FLANDREAU

The Women of FLORENCE PARISH FLORENCE

The Women of ZION LUTHERAN GARRETSON

ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Madison, SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Madison SD FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

McIntosh, SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Midland, SD

AMERICAN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

Milbank SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Miller, SD

VANGEN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Mission Hill SD

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Mitchell, SD

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

New Effington, SD

OLDHAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

Oldham SD

SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

Parkston, SD

PEEVER LUTHERAN CHURCH

Peever SD

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pierre, SD

POLLOCK LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pollock SD

ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Ramona, SD

ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH

Rapid City, SD

CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Rapid City SD

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

Rapid City, SD

SINAI LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sinai SD

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls, SD

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls SD

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls, SD

MESSIAH-NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls SD

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls, SD

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls, SD

The Women of GAYVILLE LUTHERAN GAYVILLE

The Women of EMMANUEL LUTHERAN GROTON

The Women of ZION LUTHERAN

HARTFORD

The Women of ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN HECLA

The Women of OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN HIGHMORE

The Women of BETHANY LUTHERAN

HOWARD

The Women of OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN HURON

The Women of OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN

IRENE

The Women of TRINITY LUTHERAN

LAKE NORDEN

The Women of LANGFORD LUTHERAN CHURCH

LANGFORD

The Women of SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LEAD

TRINITY LUTHERAN YOUTH

LINDSTROM MN

The Women of AMERICAN EVANGELICAL

MILBANK

The Women of VANGEN LUTHERAN

MISSION HILL

The Women of NEW HOME LUTHERAN

MITCHELL

The Women of TRINITY LUTHERAN

MOBRIDGE

The Women of FAITH LUTHERAN

NEW EFFINGTON

The Women of BEAR BUTTE CONFERENCE

NEWCASTLE WY

The Women of SALEM LUTHERAN

PARKSTON

The Women of PEEVER LUTHERAN

PEEVER

The Women of RESURRECTION LUTHERAN

PIERRE

The Women of PRESHO

PRESHO

SOUTH DAKOTA SYNOD ELCA

Sioux Falls, SD

SOUTH DAKOTA SYNOD ENDOWMENT

Sioux Falls SD

SPIRIT OF JOY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls, SD

SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sioux Falls, SD

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sisseton SD

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Spearfish, SD

TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Strandburg SD

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sturgis, SD

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Summit, SD

TRINITY EVAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Tea SD

LEGANGER LUTHERAN CHURCH

Toronto, SD

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Valley Springs SD

PALISADE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Valley Springs, SD

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH

Veblen SD

PLEASANT VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Vermillion, SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Vermillion, SD

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Volga SD

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF OUR REDEEMER

Watertown, SD

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Waubay SD

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Webster, SD

ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Webster SD

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH

Wessington Springs, SD

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Whitewood, SD

WILMOT LUTHERAN CHURCH

Wilmot SD

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

Yankton, SD

BEAR BUTTE CONF OF THE ELCA

RAPID CITY

The Women of BEAR BUTTE CONFERENCE

RAPID CITY

NORTHERN PLAINS CONFERENCE

REDFIELD

The Women of TRINITY LUTHERAN

REVILLO

The Women of ZOAR LUTHERAN

REVILLO

The Women of ST MARK’S LUTHERAN

SIOUX FALLS

The Women of GRACE LUTHERAN

SISSETON

The Women of GRACE LUTHERAN

STURGIS

PRAIRIE COTEAU CONFERENCE

SUMMIT

The Women of FIRST LUTHERAN

VALLEY SPRINGS

The Women of PALISADE LUTHERAN

VALLEY SPRINGS

The Women of OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN

VEBLEN

The Women of DALESBURG LUTHERAN

VERMILLION

SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE, ELCA

VERMILLION

The Women of LAKE CAMPBELL LUTHERAN

VOLGA

The Women of PLEASANT VALLEY LUTHERAN

WAKONDA

The Women of ST JOHN LUTHERAN

WARNER

The Women of OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN

WAUBAY

The Women of ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN- SARAH CIRCLE

WEBSTER

The Women of OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN

WESSINGTON SPRINGS

The Women of WILMOT LUTHERAN

WILMOT