Mīļie Gaŗezera draugi!Pagājušā gadā mēs atvadījāmies no vairākiem Gaŗezera stūrakmeņiem un draugiem. Prāv. Vilis Vārsbergs bijaGaŗezera „krusttēvs” un viens no dibinātājiem. Velta Bērzkalns bija Gaŗezera administrātore no 1989. līdz1991. gadam un dzīvoja tepat Trejupēs. Augusts Grasis ar sievu Rutu, bija lielākais Gaŗezera individuālaisziedotājs. Joanne Holden, visiem pazīstamā „mazā veikaliņa” īpašniece, atcerējās Gaŗezeru savā testamentāar devīgu ziedojumu. Izsakām līdzjūtību viņu ģimenēm un draugiem; viņi mums pietrūks.Vēlos pateikties Gaŗezera saimniekam Viktoram Krievam, kapelānam Robertam Franklinam, sagatavošanasskolas vadītājai Andrai Sīpolai un bērnu dārza vadītājai Zandai Zilaotei par viņu nokalpotajiem gadiemGaŗezera labā. Novēlam veiksmi turpmākajās dzīves gaitās, un gaidām viņus ciemos!Pateicos visiem – padomei, darbiniekiem, talciniekiem, ziedotājiem un, protams, programmu ģimenēm – kasatkal sanāca kopā lai izveidotu veiksmīgu, jauku 2012. gadu Gaŗezerā. Pagājušā vasarā sākām jaunu SportuNometni. Tā bija populāra un labi izdevās un sagaidām lielāku dalībnieku skaitu šovasar. Nometne ir daļa nojaunās „LIV” (Latviskā izglītība visiem) programmas. Gatavojoties sezonai, turpinam remontēt un uzlabotGaŗezera īpašumu un infrastruktūru, pērkot gultas, cērtot vecus kokus, utt.Kopā veidosim vēl jaukāku 2013. gadu! Gaidām visus atkal redzēt!Andrejs DumpisAdministrātorsDear Friends of <strong>Garezers</strong>,Last year we said farewell to many notable members of our community. Rev. Vilis Varsbergs was one of<strong>Garezers</strong>’ „founding fathers.” Velta Berzkalns was <strong>Garezers</strong>’ Executive Director from 1989 to 1991, and livedright here in Three Rivers. Augusts Grasis, along with his wife Ruta, was <strong>Garezers</strong>’ largest individual donor.Joanne Holden, the familiar owner of Long Lake Food Shop, remembered <strong>Garezers</strong> in her will with a generousdonation. Our condolences to their friends and families; we will miss them.I would like to thank <strong>Garezers</strong> Facilities Manager Vik Krievs, Chaplain Robert Franklin, GSS Director AndraSipols and GBD Director Zanda Zilaote for their years of service. We wish them all the best in their nextendeavors, and hope they will visit often!I am grateful to everyone – board members, staff, volunteers, donors and of course campers and theirfamilies – for coming together to make 2012 another fun, successful year for <strong>Garezers</strong>. Last summer weoffered a new Sports Camp. It was popular and successful, and we are looking forward to increasedenrollment this year. The Sports Camp is part of our new LIV (“Latvian Identity Venture”) Program. Inpreparing for the upcoming season, we will continue to buy new beds, remove dead trees, upgrade ourinternet service, in short - repair and renovate our property and infrastructure for the benefit of our campersand visitors.Let’s make 2013 a great year! We are looking forward to seeing you all again!Andrejs DumpisExecutive Director6
udžeta pārskats budget overviewSOURCES OF CASH Actual 2012 Budget 2013(unaudited)Starting cash balance Jan. 1 $84,291 $91,000Program fees $374,528 $370,900Donations & fundraising $238,710 $217,500Rentals, sales, miscellaneous $267,897 $216,550Net operating income $881,135 $804,950Donations to restricted funds $75,763 $75,000Sale of shares $38,800* $10,000[* Does NOT include ATBALSIS transaction]Change in current assets & liabilities $26,502 --Subtotal - INCOME $1,106,491 $980,950USES OF CASHPayroll & contracted staff ($394,755) ($405,000)Supplies ($197,948) ($171,700)Uilities, insurance, taxes, communications ($269,532) ($228,250)Net operating expenses ($862,235) $804,950Capital improvements (see list below) ($129,220) ($120,430)Monies invested in endowment ($24,000) 0Ending cash balance Dec. 31 $91,036 $55,570Net change in cash INCREASE/(DECREASE) $6,745 ($35,430)Capital Projects Completed in 2012“Sietiņi” multi-purpose building $76,686 *Atbalsis bathroom remodel $30,401 *Dzintari region electrical upgrade $7,960Dziesmu leja electrical upgrade $5,443Dzintari cabin #4 (ongoing) $4,570 *Electrical upgrade - crafts workshop $2,660 *War memorial landscaping $1,500 *TOTAL $129,220Capital Projects Planned for 2013Dzintari cabin #4 (complete) $60,430WiFi expansion $40,000Bunk beds $20,000 *TOTAL $120,430* partly or entirely funded by capital donations7