Izaak Walton League of America

“Lot rent 14,425 camping fees 7,165 other 7,152 keys 5,005 boat fees 3,215 dock fees 1,020 total 37,982”

“Expenses office expenses 4,164 postage 280 insurance 6,278 miscellaneous 7,258 caretaker 1,358 national & local dues 13,525 dumpster fees 3,016 ice machine 88 scholarships 2,000 fishing tourament 1,036 gate keys 646 meetings 1,605 merchandise 1,607 activity expenses 127 non-investment depreciation 5,008 total 47,996”

“Equipment 162,926 171,477 less accumulated depreciation 85,521 94,487 total 77,405 76,990”

“The organization's mission is to strive for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources. To know the beauty and understanding of nature, and the value of wildlife, woodlands and open space. To the preservation of this heritage and to man's sharing in it.”

“Host an annual "scout feed" for area boy scout troops and families. Iwls- bc sponsors boy scout troop 32 of beddington wv. We provide on-site facilities for the troop to hold regular meetings and larger gatherings. The troop also utilizes our grounds for camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, and boating. Our grounds are also open to the shenandoah council of the boy scouts such that any area troop is able to schedule time to utilize our grounds and facilities for these same purposes. Our chapter sponsors a groundwater testing program where members sample tributaries of the potomac river to monitor changes in water temperature, ph, conductivity, and solids content. This information is used to study the changes to our local waterways that lead into the chesapeake bay. We hold various community outreach events throughout the year. We host an annual veterans event for local veterans and va patients . We also host a handicap day for the various handicap homes and services of the area. During these events, our facilities are opened to invitees and their families. Our membership take the invitees boating and fishing on the potomac river and provide meals to all attendees. We host various educational events throughout the year including state sponsored boater safety classes, youth hunting and fishing classes, water quality and testing, forestry management, etc. We sponsor local children to attend conservation/outdoor summer camp and provide scholarships to local college students studying in a field related to conservation or the outdoors. Our membership works with private individuals and other area groups to promote outdoor activities and conservation efforts. We have an award winning adopt-a-highway program. We hold a boat race where children build small boats and they are placed in the opequan creek.we conduct an annual boater safety class at the chapter house.”