Lake Junaluska has been blessed with many caring and generous donors over its nearly 100-year history. As our Centennial approaches in 2013, Lake Junaluska will highlight individuals important to its history and Methodism in 5 new donor recognition societies. Society members are recognized in the annual report and at the annual banquet in October.
- John Wesley Society recognizes individuals who have designated Lake Junaluska for irrevocable planned gifts.
- Stuart - Atkins Society, named for two founders of Lake Junaluska, recognizes donors with lifetime cumulative giving of $1 million or more to Lake Junaluska.
- Five Year Gift Societies recognize donors who pledge to support Lake Junaluska at a specific level each of 5 consecutive years or a total within a 5-year period.
- Gilbert - Lambuth Society - $10,000+ per year or $50,000+ total. Diverse in culture and race, Dr. John Wesley Gilbert and Bishop Walter R. Lambuth were giants among late 19th/early 20th century missionaries, scholars, and ministers. Connected to the Lake in unique ways, Gilbert spent time as a summer staff leader and Lambuth Inn recognizes Bishop Lambuth's work in the misison field.
- Francis Asbury Society - $1,000 to $9,999 per year or $5,000 to $49,999 total. The ministries of Francis Asbury and Lake Junaluska came together at a crossroads on Richland Creek. Francis Asbury, a founder of American Methodism, traveled along Richland Creek where Lake Junaluska is now located.
- Susanna Wesley Society - $500 to $999 per year or $2,500 to $4,999 total. Susanna Wesley set an example for learning, creativity, and Christ-centered change that is emulated at Lake Junaluska throughout the year in programs, camps, and family ministry.