Keeping up with Wildrose!


June 14, 2012

 

Yesterday, the tzevet (staff) and Avodah buses arrived in camp.  Everyone rushed off with excitement in their eyes.

Over the next few days, until the rest of the chanichim (campers) arrive, tzevet will be participating in seminars that focus on their roles, safety and having a great time here in camp.  They have already spent time in sessions with our director, Josh Zwelling, the Rosh Mosh, Rachel Shandalov and some speciality staff from outside of camp.  “It feels like we never left camp,” said Rachel Shandalov.  “Everyone is already in full “camp-mode” and really excited about the chanichim’s arrival.  I am already beyond impressed with this year’s tzevet and I look forward to a memorable summer.”

The Avodah program is already in full-swing.  The chanichim have already been setting up different areas in camp.  “I’ve never seen kids so excited to work,” said Rosh Avodah, Hillel “HK” Katz.  “They arrived and said, “Ok, what can we do?”.  I think that this summer will be filled with growth for these chanichim in both the areas of Torah and Avodah.  I can already tell that I will learn so much from them!”

Make sure to check the website on a daily basis for pictures, articles and videos.

Don’t forget to “Like” us on Facebook for fun updates click here.  In addition, this year we will be having a bigger showing on our Twitter account @MoshavaWildRose click here.

Looking forward to an amazing summer!

 


May 7, 2012

 

Last Tuesday evening over 50 women and men from across Chicago and the Northern Suburbs joined together at Congregation Or Torah to Mahj for Mosh.  This was the second annual Moshava Mah Jongg Madness event, bringing together people with two loves, Mah Jongg and Moshava Wild Rose.  With numerous prize giveaways and a cash raffle, the excitement was electric.  What a treat it was for the partipants to see the many ways in which the game can be played, and the people of many ages that are excited about the game.  The first hour was designated as the tutorial hour and we had a great turn out of women who wanted to learn to play.  So, keep your eyes and ears open for next year’s invitation to the Moshava Mah Jongg Madness event to help support Camp Moshava, and if you want to learn to play the game we will be there to teach you.

 


April 24, 2012

Yesterday, on the eve of Yom HaZikaron, Camp Moshava of Wild Rose, WI hosted a screening of “Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story.” Ari Pinchot, the films director, spoke to the large crowd about Operation Entebbe and Israels commitment to protect the Jewish people.

Check out the trailer below, pictures coming soon!


April 20, 2012

SAVE THE DATE! Exclusive showing! Chicago Premier of the powerful documentary film “Follow Me”: The Yoni Netanyahu Story, directed and produced by Ari Daniel Pinchot .

When: Sunday, April 22, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm

Where: AMC Crown Theatre Skokie.

There will be a “question & answer” session with Ari Pinchot following the film….

Click here to buy tickets online.


March 27, 2012

 

SAVE THE DATE! Exclusive showing! Chicago Premier of the powerful documentary “Follow Me”: The Yoni Netanyahu Story, directed and produced by Ari Daniel Pinchot .

When: Sunday, April 22, 2012

Time: 6:30 pm

Where: AMC Crown Theatre Skokie.

There will be a “question & answer” session with Ari Pinchot following the film. This event will benefit Camp Moshava, Wild Rose.

For more information please call the Moshava office 847-674-9733 ext 12. More details to follow regarding tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

 

Click here to buy tickets online.

 


March 20, 2012

 

Camp Case: Camp Moshava, Wild Rose

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By Rivkie Lafer
Chairman of the Camp Committee, Camp Moshava, Wild Rose

"Camp

Camp Moshava’s relationship with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation goes back more than a decade. Working with the Grinspoon Foundation has helped Camp Moshava, Wild Rose in many significant ways. The matching grant incentive programs throughout the years have allowed the Camp to attract and leverage donor contributions; they’ve resulted in substantial capital improvements, including an air conditioned gymnasium (2005) and a brand new pool with adjacent changing rooms and shower houses (2006). The matching grants also allowed us to deal with long overdue deferred maintenance.

Grinspoon Institute Technology Program Manager, Kevin Martone, has helped us with our technology, including assistance selecting and implementing CampMinder, which has changed the way we utilize our database to maintain our records and build relationships with donors. Kevin’s suggestions and presentations at the Grinspoon Conferences have also helped us improve the utility of our camp website.

Our Mentor David Sharken has worked to strengthen our board, hold everyone accountable and give structure and order to our committee and sub-committee meetings. In addition, David led a strategic retreat in 2011 to help the board develop a strategic vision. The end result gave the board six functioning and viable sub-committees, including an active Governance Sub-Committee and Executive Sub-Committee.

Participation in the Camp Legacy Initiative will have long-lasting effects on our camp. It has helped us reach out to alumni and donors to set the foundation for a solid financial future. The insightful webinars and Conference workshops have helped us establish the program and solidify our stewardship efforts with Legacy members and all camp donors.

"Camp

The Grinspoon Institute Annual Conference has been an invaluable tool in nearly every facet of building a successful organization. Our delegation comes back energized and with new ideas to improve our efforts. Sharing and hearing ideas from other camps has inspired us to push forward even when times were difficult. Fundraising, stewardship, and board development are areas that have specifically improved from information learned at the conference.

Words cannot express what the Grinspoon Foundation has done for Camp Moshava, Wild Rose, pushing us further than we ever thought imaginable and helping the camp reach a professional level. Their encouragement, dedication and leadership are unmatched and we are truly grateful

 


March 13, 2012

 

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!

 

MOSHAVA MAH JONGG MADNESS

 

Join us and play Mahj for Mosh- Help raise funds for Camp Moshava Wild Rose.

 

TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR MAH JONGG GROUPS

 

Tuesday, May 1st at 8PM at Congregation Or Torah

 

Don’t know how to play? No Worries! Come from 7-8PM for a tutorial.

 

Couvert $18 per person – Cash Raffle and Prize Giveaways

 

Be a sponsor? $180 Dragon, $72 Joker and $36 Wind

 

To register or Questions? Contact committee members – Melissa Perlman (847-674-4492), Rebecca Singer, Aliza Frank, Laura Goltz, and Elaine Stein

 


February 27, 2012

Over the past few summers, Moshava has seen an influx of chanichim from the greater Seattle area. There will be an open house meeting for potential chanichim and tzevet in Seattle this Wednesday night (2/29) at the home of Lori and Joseph Landes in Seward Park. Check out our bulletin board below for the flyer.

 

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