As noted in the prior post, a major challenge was recently addressed under the leadership of Dave Savone. Let me explain what slowed us down.
This project is funded by and coordinated by volunteers, although we have retained and hired experts to perform the construction and site work. Our challenge developed in the gap between our experts. Our building plans were ready in the Fall and the hole was scheduled to be dug, until late word came from the Ogle County that the plans must be subjected to an unexpected level of scrutiny by the State of Illinois in Springfield. This requirement for a special review resulted from good laws designed to provide high levels of protection for youth staying overnight at a youth camp, but the timing was bad for us.
Details, details, details. Our plans didn't have enough details until Dave made countless telephone calls and visits with experts to accelerate the development of interior and operational plans to prove that the Boy Scouts know what we do about running a youth camp facility! Certainly we passed, it just took longer than expected.
We have pages and pages of plans now, and current building plans will be added here soon.
Now we are ready to go! Keep an watching this blog for updates on when we will break ground!
