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Organizational Update: You Belong
Have you ever experienced the power of a personal connection when considering whether to try something new? How about the joy of being invited into a community and then welcomed like you were family?
From the NAB: Rekindling Friendships Forged at Camp
Serendipity cannot be planned, yet for A/U Ranches alumni attending Adult Mini Camp, it is almost guaranteed. You make surprise connections, rekindle past friendships, and meet new friends, often becoming friends for life.
Boyman Center Dedicated
With deep gratitude for Summit Society members Heidy and John Boyman, an enthusiastic group consisting of family members, Adventure Unlimited staff and Service Weekend participants celebrated the dedication of the Boyman Center at the A/U Ranches on May 25, 2024.
Alumni Profiles: Where Are They Now?
Zipline catches up with alumni of the A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound – Brian Asher, Heather Barron, Richard Colarossi and Thomas Malone. Plus, we welcome three new members to the National Alumni Board: Alex Carter, Lisa Chan and Doug Marrelli. And now that he’s participated in his first trustee meeting, new alumnus and trustee Scott Sanderude.
Kitchen Talk: What’s New with Food at the A/U Ranches?
Matthew Leon and Mike Kilborn, who are in charge of food operations at the A/U Ranches, have made improvements in food management and planted gardens that bring fresh vegetables to campers.
From the NAB: There’s So Much Alumni Can Do Right Now
Did you know that Adventure Unlimited brings experiences to 6,000+ community members, Christian Scientists and their friends each year? There are lots of fun and easy ways in the coming months for alumni to stay connected.
Update for Alumni: Gathering in the Winter
This was my first year attending the All Class Retreat, held at Principia College. I was hardly prepared for how significantly moving this event is for NLC teens, leaders, mentors and guests alike – including me.
The Practitioner Corner: My Plan or God’s Plan?
How many times have we been in a situation where we seem to be at a crossroads and are unsure of what direction to take? Or perhaps at one point we felt we had all the right answers and the perfect plan, only to find that nothing seemed to go our way or according to that plan.
What I Learned About Estate Planning from Being an Executor
Over the past year I’ve been the executor for two estates. I’m grateful for the many thoughtful steps that had been taken during the estate planning stages. I also discovered there were some things that hadn’t been taken into consideration.
Why Your Estate Plans Matter
Annual gifts to Adventure Unlimited’s operations provide the transformative programming our participants receive each year. Similarly, planned gifts can ensure that those same programs continue in the future.