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Construction UpdateThe Trust DepartmentGrande—Italian: large, big, or great;English: the large size of a coffeedrink.If you are familiar withthe coffee shoppeworld, then you haveprobably ordered aGrande-size drink atsome point in your life.Here at THE WILDS, wehave ordered a Grande-sizeCool Beans Coffee Shoppe. Sofar Cool Beans has been nothing butsmall (calling it “tall” would not even bea fair coffee comparison!), but weare excited to announce thatit is now in the process ofbeing made Grande! InOctober of 2008 thetransformation fromsmall to large beganas we were able toopen up the floor spacefrom 750 square feet toover 1,500 square feet. Thefinished shop will provide morethan twice the storage area, almost 3times the behind-the-counter work space,and more than twice the numberof tables and chairs. Otheradditions of interestinclude several newlarge windows to letGod’s creation comeinside (emphasis onthe beauty of the treesand sky, not on the gnatsGrande!by Steve StodolaAssistant to the Director • THE WILDSBrevard, North Carolinaand flies!), a cozy fireplace to add a newdimension to the atmosphere,and an enclosed porch foradditional seating. Addin some new equipmentand you have a GrandeCool Beans CoffeeShoppe.By the time thisNewsLetter reachesyour hands, we will beapproaching the final stages ofthis Grande project. We are so thankfulfor the generous donations that havebeen given and trust that Godwill bring in what is neededto cover the remainingcost of the project (yes,we are still acceptingdonations…). Overall,we hope that thisGrande expansion ofCool Beans will help thecampers have a Grandetime at camp and, moreimportantly, understand just howgreat their God is.And, oh, just for the record, we knowthat some coffee shops make“grande” a mere medium.While it is true that it’snot the largest (venti) inthe world, we believethat the new andimproved Cool Beanswill be Grande for all thecampers at THE WILDS.theNeedscornerItemsReceivedfor THE WILDS2'x4' Rolling ScaffoldConcrete ToolsLab Glassware for Waste Water PlantPipe Fitting Saver KitTripod for Basket Cooking SystemThank You!THE WILDS NeedsBrad Air Nailer (1) - $140Brew Basket for Coffee Maker (2) - $49 eachCommercial Conveyor Toaster (1) - $714Double Handled Cheese Knife (1) - $61Glucose Test Strips (5 boxes) - $50 per boxInsulated Food Warming Cabinet (1) - $4,600Landscaper's Dirt Rakes (2) - $45 eachOffice Chairs (3) - $100 eachPortable Generator (1) - $500Safety Gas Cans (3) - $75 eachShovels (3) - $45 eachI want to help THE WILDS.Enclosed is a gift toward the cost of the indicated need.Rev./Dr.Mr./Mrs./Miss_ ________________________________Address_____________________________________City_ ___________________ State ____ Zip_________Mail to:THE WILDS • PO Box 509 • Taylors, SC 29687-0009Great...________________________On Monday, October 27, 2008, weenjoyed THE WILDS 16 th Annual GolfTournament. This was the first yearwe have played the tournament attwo different golf clubs.There was GREAT GOLF.Congratulations to the first place team atGreen Valley Country Club that shot a netscore of 19 under par!Pictured (L-R) Gregg Ripke, Tim Winstead, and Evan Bass.Congratulations to the first place team atFurman Golf Club that shot a net score of20 under par!Pictured (L-R) Jeff Conn, Kevin Reid, Blaine Rogers, andZack Moran.We also extend a special “tip of the hat”to Gregg Ripke for his hole-in-one on thevery difficult third hole at Green Valley. Weknow that he will enjoy the deluxe 5–dayFairmont Hotel vacation that he won.There were GREAT BENEFITS.• 206 golfers participated and receivedquality gifts and prizes.• Pinnacle Management Group was ourgracious tournament sponsor, andID Enhancements, Jackson-DawsonCommunications, and PlanFIRSTFinancial Planners were our majorsponsors.• 12 supporting sponsors, 21 holesponsors, 7 special event sponsors,and many donors and prize providersgenerously assisted us.• More than 60 volunteers and staffmembers enjoyed the day serving thegolfers.• Over $100,000 was raised to helpcomplete the More In Store Project at thecampsite. This is the new store/resourcecenter and office complex that will bebuilt at THE WILDS over the next 15months (see the back cover for recentpictures of the foundation work that hasalready been completed).There have been GREATBLESSINGS.Since our first tournament in 1993, over$950,000 has been provided to theby Dick ReidVice President • THE WILDSTaylors, South Carolinaministry through the Golf Tournaments.Funds for Cabin Construction and theMore In Store resource building wereraised, our Junior Boot Camp wasassisted, the Fremont Inn was expanded,and several thousand dollars in camperscholarships were provided through thesetournaments. Only in eternity will weknow how much the Golf Tournamentshave impacted campers at THE WILDS.There is a GREATOPPORTUNITY.This fall THE WILDS 17 th Annual GolfTournament will be held at the same twogolf courses on Monday, September 28,2009. If you are a golfer (or at least callyourself one), we would love to haveyou join us for this great day of fun andfellowship while generously supportingGod’s work at and through THE WILDS.Earlier we sent out an announcementof this 2009 date to all of those onTHE WILDS golf mailing list. If you didnot receive this mailing or would liketo be added to this list, please e-mailus at tw.golf@wilds.org, or contact ourcorporate office at (864) 268-4760. ITRUST that you will consider supportingthis ministry through participation in ourannual Golf Tournament.10 newsletter spring 2009 newsletter www.wilds.org 11