ABOUT THE HOME TOUR:	The Newcomers/Longtimers Annual Home Tour, now in its fourteenth year, has become one of the most popular fundraisers held in the Lake of the Ozarks area and has raised more than $122,000 for local charities, organizations and scholarships. "Seed Money" to defray some up-front expenses (printing, booties, wrist bands, etc.) is provided by generous donations of N/L members to our "Platinum Circle". This "all volunteer" effort is coordinated by a N/L Home Tour Committee of 25 members. It requires 250-300 N/L members, their spouses, family and friends to cover three 2-hour shifts inside the homes and to provide traffic control.
	WHAT IS IT?	It is a benefit tour of privately owned homes in the Porto Cima area of Lake of the Ozarks that are not only beautiful, but also offer a variety of unique qualities and decor . These full and part-time residents generously entrust their homes to our volunteers and allow hundreds of people to tour them. All proceeds benefit local charities, educational scholarships and organizations selected by the current President of the Newcomers/Longtimers Club.
	WHO ATTENDS?	People, who love to tour beautiful, unique homes, attend from all over Missouri and surrounding states. Ticket sales have exceeded 800 some years.
	WHO BENEFITS?	Newcomers/Longtimers Scholarship Fund Scholarships are awarded to qualified candidates pursuing an education at: ~Lake Career & Technical Center (Camdenton) ~Eldon Career Center-Licensed Nursing Program & Technical Program ~Columbia College-Registered Nursing Program (Lake of the Ozarks Area) For more information, please call Julia Wilson at 573.348.3460. Lake Regional Health System Obstetrics Unit The Lake Regional Health System Hospital is currently expanding the Obstetrics Unit to accommodate the increasing numbers of births in the Lake Area. Because of the area's growth, more young couples are moving into the area for jobs that are being created. Newcomers will be contributing to the purchase of a Pediatric Laryngoscope Set. For more information, please call Laura Gajda, Director of the Foundation and the Public Relations Office at 573.348.8153. Dream Factory The Dream Factory grants dreams to children ages 3 to 18 who are diagnosed with critical or chronic illnesses. For more information, please call Angela Uxa at 573.434.2487. Dogwood Animal Shelter The Dogwood Animal Shelter provides shelter for homeless and unwanted animals. The Shelter operates on revenue from the Thrift Shop, memberships, and donations. The Shelter can be reached at 573.348.4411. Wonderland Camp Wonderland Camp offers a weekly, residential, outdoor camp experience to individuals with special needs. Their mission is to provide a fun, educational camp experience for children, teenagers, amd adults who are physically and mentally challenged and to offer a respite from daily care giving for family members. The Wonderland Camp can be reached at 573.392.1000.
	HOME TOUR DAY:	On Saturday, May 17th, Home Tour Books and wrist bands should be picked up at Tour Headquarters beginning at 10 a.m. The Home Tour will end promptly at 4 p.m.. There will be a special Tour Book Express Lane for holders of tickets purchased in advance. The Book includes directions to the homes, a map, and a visual rendition of each home with a brief description. Book printing cost is supplemented by local businesses that purchased ads.
	DOOR PRIZES:	Your TICKET STUB places your name in a drawing for one of two door prizes donated by merchants located at the Lake of the Ozarks.