The Board of Directors confirmed today that the decision to sell Camp Coleman has been rescinded. We have secured the property for continued troop use. I will monitor the upcoming facility maintenance schedule to ensure these protections remain in place.
After reviewing all our camp locations, costs, profit/losses, etc., the Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama has decided to close/sell 4 of our 6 camps. While their intentions are good, there is no need to sell/close Camp Coleman. Troops can afford to camp there and feel safe in their environment while they learn outdoor skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Summer camp programs encourage girls to learn new things. Memories are made, new friendships are formed, and girls can be girls! These are traditional camps and need to be saved. Please sign this petition to save our camp. Thank you!
The petition reached a threshold that forces the board to acknowledge our position. I have requested a formal meeting with the leadership team to discuss the financial data regarding Camp Coleman.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2012
7 Comments
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Jeannie Box
12 years ago
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I can remember going to Camp Gertrude Coleman as a young girl in the mid/late 1950s. After I had daughters of my own, they spent some time there. One of me favorite memories is having Cook Outs over the Campfires - finding a suitable "cooking stick," skinning it enough for the hotdogs or biscuits to be cooked, then cooking & eating it. GOOD MEMORIES!
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Mike Rodriguez
14 years ago
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KEEP IT OPEN. The girls need this place.
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Karen McCarthy
14 years ago
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So many good memories at Coleman. It taught me how to be independent. Selling it would be such a big mistake.
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Linda Malhotra
14 years ago
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Camp Coleman is a local treasure. Grew up going here in the 70s and it breaks my heart to hear it might be gone.
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Sarah Becker
14 years ago
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My daughter went here for 3 summers and she still talks about the friends she made. dont take this away from the girls.
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Jessica Gallagher
14 years ago
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why close it? this camp is the best one we have. my troop loves the trails and the lodge.
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Jeannie Box
12 years ago
I love Camp Coleman & would love to see it brought back to it's former glory.
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The Board of Directors confirmed today that the decision to sell Camp Coleman has been rescinded. We have secured the property for continued troop use. I will monitor the upcoming facility maintenance schedule to ensure these protections remain in place.
After reviewing all our camp locations, costs, profit/losses, etc., the Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama has decided to close/sell 4 of our 6 camps. While their intentions are good, there is no need to sell/close Camp Coleman. Troops can afford to camp there and feel safe in their environment while they learn outdoor skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. Summer camp programs encourage girls to learn new things. Memories are made, new friendships are formed, and girls can be girls! These are traditional camps and need to be saved. Please sign this petition to save our camp. Thank you!
The petition reached a threshold that forces the board to acknowledge our position. I have requested a formal meeting with the leadership team to discuss the financial data regarding Camp Coleman.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2012
7 Comments
J
Jeannie Box
12 years ago
Featured
I can remember going to Camp Gertrude Coleman as a young girl in the mid/late 1950s. After I had daughters of my own, they spent some time there. One of me favorite memories is having Cook Outs over the Campfires - finding a suitable "cooking stick," skinning it enough for the hotdogs or biscuits to be cooked, then cooking & eating it. GOOD MEMORIES!
M
Mike Rodriguez
14 years ago
Featured
KEEP IT OPEN. The girls need this place.
K
Karen McCarthy
14 years ago
Featured
So many good memories at Coleman. It taught me how to be independent. Selling it would be such a big mistake.
L
Linda Malhotra
14 years ago
Featured
Camp Coleman is a local treasure. Grew up going here in the 70s and it breaks my heart to hear it might be gone.
S
Sarah Becker
14 years ago
Featured
My daughter went here for 3 summers and she still talks about the friends she made. dont take this away from the girls.
J
Jessica Gallagher
14 years ago
Featured
why close it? this camp is the best one we have. my troop loves the trails and the lodge.
J
Jeannie Box
12 years ago
I love Camp Coleman & would love to see it brought back to it's former glory.
I can remember going to Camp Gertrude Coleman as a young girl in the mid/late 1950s. After I had daughters of my own, they spent some time there. One of me favorite memories is having Cook Outs over the Campfires - finding a suitable "cooking stick," skinning it enough for the hotdogs or biscuits to be cooked, then cooking & eating it. GOOD MEMORIES!