Historically Friends of Camp Silverado (FOCS) were partnered with the USFS Amador District Office of the Eldorado National Forest on a project aimed towards making Camp Silverado a Developed Recreational Site under a Non-Funded Cost Share Agreement. The USFS has relied on FOCS to target seasonal maintenance and repair to the Camp's existing buildings and infrastructure while staying ahead of hazard tree removal and reduction of forest floor fuels 2012 - 2022.
Currently we are fighting for our place in the forest. The new admin change at the Amador District Office has locked us out and out and are currently processing their plans to put the Camp on the Concessionaires Market. We as a non-profit can and intend to participate in this open bid process. With your continued financial support we will be able to compete with the multimillion dollar businesses that manage the majority of the USFS's properties.
You're Invited to Join Our Board of Directors!
We're seeking advocates to champion FOCS's mission.
- In particular, we are seeking individuals with expertise in:
- Historic preservation trades, projects, and operations
- Non-profit development and fundraising
- Finance and accounting
- Organizational governance
- Diversity, equity, inclusion Commitment
- 3-year term commitment
- Expectation for donating/fundraising a minimum of $1,000 OR gaining 5 new alumni member donors per year for FOCS
- 3-4 quarterly virtual board meetings (usually run ~1.5 hours)
- Service on 1 or more committees (roughly 1 to 2 hours per month) ;
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Capital Committee
Finance Committee
Outreach Committee
- 1 annual board meeting (Usually around Labor Day each year (hopefully in Camp) at your expense)
- DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS IS MAY 31st!
- Selection Process
- Submit a CV/Resume and short explanation of interest in joining the board by May 31st to:n
- Douglas Dresnek dg.dresnek@gmail.com
Qualified individuals will have vurtual 1:1 interviews with current board members by June 14th.
New members will be identified and approved June 28th.
PO Box 1162
Pioneer CA 95666
Camp landline (209) 258-4576
Membership - Del Morris 1662del@gmail.com
In kind donations.You may feel more comfortable just targeting something on our wish list. You may have something in your garage that we could use. These direct in-kind item donations will off-set dollar amounts in each plateau as they are received allowing cash donations to be applied to other needs. We prefer delivered and set up in camp, but this is not a deal breaker. Items do not need to be brand new, but must be in good shape and usable as in no added expense on our end and the potential for 2-3 years of use:
Rough list of in-kind donations:
- Water Tanks - 3500 gal or larger, must be sturdy enough to stand up to snowpack
- Forestry tools –peavies, portable mill
- Lumber - lots of projects with various material needs- framing, siding, paneling, etc.. Contact us for dimensions and needs.
- Airless Painter
- Tractor - Loader/Spreader Kybota or BobCat
- Compressor with hoses and fittings
- Generator Long run - 20kw Diesel or Propane
- Pressure washer/sprayer
- Metal Roofing (1600 sf) – must match Lodge color and design
- Handheld beam saw 12-inch blade
- Worm drive skill saw 10"
- Nail gun – Ryobi that uses battery packs
- ATV - 4X4s or UTV
- Solar Electric systems for buildings and wells
- Bobcat – skid loader w/tracks not wheels
- 40'+ Footbridge to cross creek -Truck trailer flatbed frame or railroad car
- Snow mobile and or snow cat for winter access
from our hearts, we Thank You!!
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