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Loretta and I are back from a lovely honeymoon in San
Francisco and are looking forward to developing the pictures of all the classic
tourist hotspots to share with all who venture up this winter to visit camp. The
snow has yet to fall, but the ice fishermen have already dragged bob houses out
between the central boat dock and Cow Island.
The week has been a very busy one indeed! Hopefully, the
vast majority of you have received your Northwoodsman.
If for any reason you or someone you know has not yet had one appear in the
mailbox, please drop us a note! We are still in the process of updating the
alumni mailing list and unfortunately many old addresses still appear on it.
There is much news to report, so I will just touch on the
highlights:
 | After a very successful season for the
program, Early Bird registrations are ahead of last year's numbers on Dec.
31st. If you know of anyone who might be interested in sending their
children to camp, get the word out to them fast! |
| We welcome aboard Tom Marden as a
full-time staff member of the Camping Services team. Tom is certainly no
stranger to camp. He has been at Sandy Island for years and spent many long
hours during the pre-season working on cabins at North Woods. |
| The Association is proud to announce the
election of three new members to the Camping Board of Managers in December.
We give a hearty welcome to Charles Sorenson, Andy Doyle and Emily
Lichtenstein and thank them for their commitment to ensure the future of
camping. |
| Kudos to Roger Jones and Linda
Todaro for their Herculean effort on reaching the end of year target for
Capital Campaign pledges towards Phase I of the Todaro Leadership Center.
Thanks to all who have supported this effort! |
| Our first alumni event
of the year promises to be a must on the social calendar and a great
opportunity for campers throughout the years to gather and share stories,
laughter and good cheer. Please mark your calendars and drop by for an event
to remember. |
| The Program Committee has spun off
another working group focused on issues dealing with the Teen Programs (
LIT, CIT and Adventure Tripping ). Contact
us if you have an interest in this area and would like to participate. |
| The Reach Out Campaign 2000 is just
around the corner and we are still in need of campaigners!!! Last year the
young alums of the '80's and 90's put both the Old Timer's and 60's and 70's
teams to shame with their enthusiasm and swept the campaigning awards. It is
time for my generation and those of my forbears to show that we can match
such spirit! |
Finally, some camp book notes:
Thanks to Rich Adams for passing along Shouting
at the Sky by Gary Ferguson at Reunion. I promise I will read it as soon
as I can find a few moments of spare time!
Andy Sherman's suggested reading for the holidays
is Bless the Beasts & Children and he sends his
regards to all and hopes to see many of you at the Rillahans on Saturday,
January 8th.
David Goodwin
North Woods Director
"Come now your voices raise..."
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