Posted by Brandon Gliem on May 16, 2023
 
Rotary Camp
  • Rotarian Dave Beranek gave a presentation on the history of the Rotary Camp on Cedar Lake
    • Local girl scout leader Dorothy Fredrickson originally raised $10,000 to buy the land for the camp in the 1960’s
    • Original purchase price was $9,0000
    • A very deep well was installed on the property for the cost of only $200
    • The original inspection of the property had to be done by boat
    • Construction on the original structure was completed in 1963 for $9000
    • The mortgage for the camp was paid off in 1968
    •   The busiest year at the camp was 1978 when over 4,000 people visited the camp