Giving to Lakeside

We are encouraged as a Chautauqua community to share with others by dedicating our time, giving generous resources, praying and reflecting, and inviting others to renew their spirit in Lakeside. Why do we give to Lakeside? We give together as a community:

Because our children need a place to rest
Because people need an inspiring place to worship
Because families need a place to grow closer together
Because children need a creative art class or music lesson
Because adults need an inspiring and life changing lecture
Because families need a place to calm their minds and renew their spirits
Because our community needs a place to gather even in the cold, snowy months
Because people need an opportunity to experience the rich Lakeside Symphony Orchestra
Because our young college students need a place to grow professionally

As a community, we give together to serve children, young college students, adults and families in many ways. As we strengthen each Chautauqua pillar - religion, education, cultural arts and recreation - we also strengthen our familes, our community and our world. You might ask yourself, how do I give to Lakeside? How to give to Lakeside:

Give a generous gift to the Lakeside Fund, Lakeside's annual giving campaign
Remember Lakeside in your will or estate planning through the Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation
Participate in the financial seminars held on Mondays during the Chautauqua summer season
Offer prayer for Chautauqua participants as they learn, grow and renew their spirit during their visit to Lakeside
Join the Lakeside Fund, annual giving team

2011 State of Lakeside Address: Surviving and Thriving in the 21st Century

Lakeside Association President/CEO Kevin Sibbring, in his 2011 State of Lakeside Address, optimistically reported on the financial picture and future strategies of the Lakeside Association. The presentation was given three times during the 2010 Chautauqua season. The 2011 State of Lakeside address includes a PowerPoint presentation and Frequently Asked Questions section or download a summary of the State of Lakeside.

Sibbring began his presentation by placing Lakeside in context compared to the remaining Chautauqua communities across the United States. He reviewed Lakeside as a non-profit charitable institution and explained the Chautauqua program costs and attendance at the annual religious, educational, cultural arts and recreational programs. Later, he outlined annual revenue and expenses including employment statistics and costs related to management of guest services and the five foremost strategic goals for Lakeside. Sibbring discussed the endowment and how it supports annual operations.

He highlighted some significant challenges, including the need to maintain the aging 47 structures and 9.4 miles of roads owned by the Association. He also summarized the importance of philanthropy and how the Lakeside Fund bridges the gap between annual revenues and expenses.

Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation Board Chair, Randy Snow explained, “It is important for individuals to understand the needs of the Chautauqua program, the maintenance and care for the many structures, as well as the ongoing need to generate additional funds to properly maintain those buildings.”

Download Lakeside's 2007 Annual Report, 2008 Annual Report, 2009 Annual Report and 2010 Annual Report for additional information about Lakeside's financials.

For questions or comments about the presentation, contact Gretchen Colon, vice president of Advancement, at gcolon@lakesideohio.com or (419) 798-5396.