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Last year the Ledbetter was absent from the lake, a result of a combination of factors, from environmental factors to aging equipment that wasn’t suited to the ever-changing contours of the lake bottom. A plan to put the Ledbetter back on the water has been formulated; a plan that is moving full speed ahead. And that’s where you come in.
Culver has engaged a specialty manufacturer of amphibious vehicles to craft a unique utility vehicle, made with the Ledbetter and Lake Maxinkuckee in mind, that will carefully and safely cradle the ship and gently float it in the lake each year. This Ledbetter Utility Vehicle will not only ensure the ship gets in and out of the lake with ease, but also has as little impact on the aquatic environment as possible.
But this does not come without a cost. We are asking for your support as this endeavor gets underway to ensure the Ledbetter remains the singular symbol of a Culver summer that it has been for nearly 40 years.
As part of this year’s Day of Giving, you can direct your gift to a special campaign to Launch the Ledbetter, making it possible for the young men and women of Culver Summer Schools & Camps to enjoy and learn from the signature Culver experience that you had.
Thank you for your devotion to the time-honored traditions of Culver.
Donation Challenge
$2,000 if 2,000 donors give in the next over 1 year
Challenge Complete!
For Boarding School Parents by Class (2024)
Offered by Tony and Nicole Black
Donation Challenge
$1,000 if 30 donors give in the next over 1 year
Challenge Complete!
For Boarding School Alumni (1962)
Offered by John M Davis
Donation Challenge
$500 if 20 donors give in the next over 1 year
Challenge Complete!
For Class of 2004
Offered by Rachel Danziger
Donation Match
$200 per donor up to $5,000
Match Complete!
For Class of 2008
Offered by Barrick Bollman
Donation Challenge
$200 if 10 donors give in the next over 1 year
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Kurt Roemer
Donation Challenge
$150 if 52 donors give in the next over 1 year
Challenge Complete!
For Class of 2005
Offered by Ashley Van Sipma
Donation Match
$50 per donor up to $1,990
Match Complete!
For Class of 1990
Offered by William K. O'Brien
Donation Match
$50 per donor up to $1,000
Match Complete!
Offered by Peter Seibel
Donation Challenge
$50 if 50 donors give in the next over 1 year
Challenge Complete!
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$20 per donor up to $1,000
Match Complete!
Offered by Sarah S. Hetzel
Donation Match
$5 per donor up to $500
Match Complete!
For Faculty/Staff
Offered by Josh Pretzer
Donation Match
$5 per donor up to $250
Match Complete!
For Class of 2005
Offered by Allie Hinman
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $10,000
Match Complete!
For Boarding School Alumni (1973)
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,500
Match Complete!
For Class of 1979
Offered by Laura Pichon
Donation Match
$100 per donor up to $10,000
Match Complete!
For Boarding School Alumni (1990)
Offered by Doug & Cheryl Bird
Donors
View All Donors| Summer Alumni & Families | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Naval 2 | 4 | $408 |
| Naval Band | 16 | $2,269 |
| Naval 1 | 16 | $5,550 |
| Deck 4 | 6 | $267 |
| Beavers D&B | 9 | $2,275 |
| Deck 2 | 11 | $10,670 |
| Other | 16 | $6,810 |
| Naval 5 | 0 | $0 |
| Deck 3 | 6 | $1,325 |
| Cardinal Wing 2 | 6 | $1,000 |
| Deck 7 | 3 | $570 |
| Deck 6 | 6 | $1,730 |
| Cardinal Wing 3 | 1 | $5,000 |
| Deck 1 | 7 | $575 |
| Beavers Division 1 | 5 | $1,675 |
| Troop | 0 | $0 |
| Butterfly Wing 2 | 3 | $6,100 |
| Cubs Division 6 | 0 | $0 |
| Cubs Division 3 | 3 | $700 |
| Deck 5 | 8 | $1,125 |
| Cubs Division 4 | 4 | $5,750 |
| Cardinal Wing 1 | 1 | $100 |
| Naval 3 | 8 | $1,025 |
| Naval 4 | 4 | $900 |
| Butterfly Wing 3 | 0 | $0 |
| Butterfly Wing 1 | 1 | $250 |
| Beavers Division 5 | 5 | $6,750 |
| Aviation | 3 | $1,350 |
| Beavers Division 7 | 2 | $300 |
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