Looking for Ideas to Raise the Last $150,000                                                  

November 4, 2008 
We need some direction and suggestions to raise the last $150,000 needed to purchase Ojiketa. With the slow economy our fund raising has stalled. We will meet with TPL and Chisago City on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1:00 at Cheewin Lodge (Chisago City - Follow your regular route to Ojiketa. Kirby rd leads to camp, but turn in at the RIDGE POINT sign, just before road becomes gravel. Cheewin Lodge is strait ahead at the end of the road) . Everyone is invited to attend this important meeting. Please bring snacks.

News About Ojiketa Park                                                                                   

October 29, 2008 
WE ARE GETTING CLOSER!  KEEP THE DONATIONS COMING!  Click here for donation form 

October 4, 2008
From: Judy Montgomery, Ojiketa Preservation Society

The correct amount still needed to purchase Ojiketa is $183,000 - not $150,000 as stated in yesterday's update (see below). The lesser amount was based on a few unconfirmed pledges so until we hear otherwise the amount is $183,000.  If you intend to donate, but must wait until November or December to do so, please call Bob McGillivray at The Trust for Public Land to express your intent. Bob needs to hear about pledges soon to make sure that we will reach our goal. Bob's number is 651-999-5307 or you may e mail him at Rjm@tpl.org. If you wish to donate stocks or if your employer will match your contribution, also contact Bob McGillivray.

We are still within reach - Help preserve Ojiketa as a Regional Park by donating today!  Please send donations to:
Chisago City - Ojiketa Fund
10625 Railroad Ave.
P.O. Box L
Chisago City, Minnesota 55013

 Chisago City awarded a Grant of $500,000 from Minnesota DNR!!!                 

October 3, 2008
From: Judy Montgomery, Ojiketa Preservation Society

Good News - Chisago City was awarded a grant of $500,000 from the Minnesota DNR!!!!!!!!This brings our effort to preserve Ojiketa as a regional park to within $183,000 of the negotiated purchase price. If the pledges and other previously promised monies come into the fund, we will be left with a very reachable amount needed - $150,000. We are asking that all Ojiketa supporters dig deep and help us reach our goal. We have come a long way from three years ago when this was just a dream. Help put us over the top. Don't let the opportunity slip away. This will be a park for everyone to enjoy -and we can make it happen. As Julie Redpath wrote today-
Remember.... the times you've had here.
Remember.... when you're away.
Remember.... to make a contribution
So that you'll be able to come back some day
.....Remember.....

Check out the merchandise page of www.Ojiketa.com. T shirts, note cards, song books and wrist bands are now available. A CD of camp songs, recorded at one of the last reunions, is coming soon. All profits from sales go to the purchase fund. Order forms are available on the web site.Donate Now - Order Now. 

Be a part of this historic effort!
WoHeLo    - Ojiketa Preservation Society

Questions? Contact jmontgo102@aol.com

Please send donations to:
Chisago City - Ojiketa Fund
10625 Railroad Ave.  P.O. Box L