A local supporter of Stone Mountain, Ted Smith noticed that the cart used by volunteer campground hosts was in poor condition. Concerned about their safety and comfort he took it on himself to find a way to obtain a new utility cart. His persistence and enthusiasm led him to raise the money from several sources including FSP and FSP 501c’s non profit status was also instrumental in directing the funds towards the cart’s purchase

The State Park uses volunteers to run and oversee their campground. The Campground Hosts stay in their own camper at the campground for a month at a time. The Host responsibilities are to register campers as they arrive at the campground, routinely check camping sites and keep an updated list of new arrivals and departed campers, provide information about the park and surrounding area and generally assist campers and visitors within the confines of the campground. Without theses volunteers providing their time to the State Park, the campground would not be able to operate and provide the place that so many people enjoy. Ted had met many of the different Campground Hosts that worked at the park and knew they needed this cart. The average Hosts are retired couples between the ages of 55 and 75 and all too often their time and efforts go unnoticed to the average person. Ted took on this project to raise money for a new cart because these volunteers give their time selfishly so others can enjoy Stone Mountain State Park Campground.

 Thanks to Ted and all of the people and organization that contributed to his project.