Reveille Spring 2019

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Spring 2019

Message from Chris Overtree p.2

Voices on Leadership p.4

Inspired Giving p.10

News + Updates p.12

A Closer Look: Mentoring Young Leaders

Digging Deep ALEX LIPOFF, Lanakila Program Director

There’s nothing glamorous about digging holes. It can be tiring, monotonous, dirty work. Yet on day one of my Bridge summer at Lanakila—my first-ever day of real employment and a moment I had dreamed of since I came to camp as a 10-year-old—one of my counselors walked up to me grinning, carrying an old, dented, splintering set of posthole diggers. All of this could only

mean one thing: my job was to dig out the holes that would eventually hold Lanakila’s famous white posts, which all campers and counselors pass through to cross the road in front of the Main House.

laughingly said: “You're going to remember this job for a long time, won’t you?” At the time, it felt like playful teasing between friends; now, though, fifteen years later, he couldn’t have been more right.

The digging seemed to take all day. By the time I was finished, I was exhausted, and to be honest, unsure about this whole career I had imagined for myself as a camp counselor. In total, I had dug eight holes, each about two feet in depth.

In the midst of my disillusionment, my counselor came over to me, put an arm around my shoulder, and

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The Aloha Foundation's leadership programs—Bridge (Lanakila), Midi/ Floater (Aloha/Hive), and Apprentice (Horizons)—offer group instruction and individualized mentoring. The focus is on safety, teaching skills, the principles of Success Counseling, and child development, and each program includes a healthy dose of hard work!

Assemblies at camp bring our communities together to share stories, reflections, and music. It is also a time when campers and counselors practice leadership skills like public speaking, performing in front of an audience, effective communication, time management, and creativity.

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Dear Friends,

a letter from the executive director

We think a lot about leadership at the Aloha Foundation. As an organization that invests in people and their growth, we count on having strong mentors and leaders in our midst.

We have been travelling across the country to discuss this very topic. We know the transformational impact of our programs is felt not only by our participants, but also by staff who are actively growing and learning themselves.

Our personalities, behaviors, and attitudes are shaped by important experiences and people. We often assume that growth happens in stages, carrying us from one year to the next. But none of us grow or change in the same way or at the same pace. We need to think more about the experiences that shape us—and where to find them.

The Aloha Foundation is stretching itself to ensure our participants and staff have the chance to grow beyond their current experiences. Embodying this desire to learn from our successes—and our failures—places us on the same humble journey of being human.

We are proud to help people reconnect with their outdoor selves, with moments of quiet contemplation, with authentic human connections, the challenges of living in community, and of course, the experience of happy and satisfying discovery. Many of our methods are not new, but in this fast-paced and hyper-connected world, they are newly relevant.

As we look ahead to our next 50 years, our investment in fostering future generations of leaders has never been stronger. Our staff tell us that their experiences as counselors and program leaders influence who they are and who they become. This mirroring of growth opportunities for our staff and participants reminds us that all leaders must be learners. And so must we.

Aloha and Skol, CHRIS OVERTREE L87-88,*89-05,DP16-18,F*15-PRESENT

Aloha Foundation Program Leaders Chris Overtree Executive Director | Sarah Gordon Littlefield Aloha Director | Kathy Plunkett Hive Director | Bryan Partridge Lanakila Director Jason Knowles Hulbert Outdoor Center Director | Stuart Fairbairn Horizons Day Camp Director | Vanessa Riegler Ohana Family Camp Director

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Digging Deep, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The truth is that digging those post holes, although I had no idea at the time, has buoyed me through the challenges of my personal and professional life. There are countless summer education programs for teens that are marketed with the goal of offering children an easy, relaxing path toward rewarding experiences. But from my vantage point, the Aloha Foundation's counselor-in-training programs are unique in that they specifically promise a challenging experience. Unlike elsewhere, we operate on the premise that there is simply no escaping the requisite hard work in order to be rewarded at the end. The truth I learned that summer is there is always hard work lurking “behind the scenes” of worthwhile experiences, and the magic of any experience depends on people who are pushing themselves, beyond what they thought they could, to do hard things. For young counselors, there is no greater gift we can give them to prepare them for the road ahead.

In my work running a business now, although I’m certainly not outside digging holes, this philosophy has carried me forward. Work, and by extension life, is about the way we arrange our minds and our attitudes. Any job worth doing is likely a hard job, and it only remains a hard job until we bring care, quality, humor, and joy to it. After all, when we learn to bring love to the things that challenge us, we’re instantly freed.

So, on the first day of pre-camp 2019, if you visit Lanakila, you’ll likely spot a Bridger in a dark green shirt, laboring over the rocky, tough earth just along Lake Morey Road. But, as you watch him, don’t feel badly that he is sweating, exhausted, and likely a bit frustrated.

Remember, he’s a truly lucky guy.

This summer will be Alex’s 19th year at Lanakila. Outside of camp, he works as a psychotherapist and academic consultant in Philadelphia.

Morning gatherings at Horizons Day Camp, modeled after our residential camp assemblies, are a fun, energetic way to bring people together and set the intention for the day.

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Voices on Leadership:

Nurturing and Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders How do you define “leadership”? At the Aloha Foundation, we characterize leaders as people who motivate and inspire others to reach a goal. We believe everyone has the ability to lead—it’s not about being the person with the most power, the loudest voice, or the highest rank or title. Leaders are effective communicators who connect with others and help them be their best. Below and on the pages that follow, some of our community members share their reflections on the role of the Alohas in their development as leaders.

Catherine Bleakley

Catherine first came to Hive in 2006 from her native Australia. She is currently our Aloha Foundation Intern, but come June, will be back at Hive!

My experiences as a Hive counselor and leader gave me the confidence in 2015 to apply for a course coordinator role at Monash College in Melbourne, where I’d been teaching for a year. During the interview for the position, I found that for every situational question posed to me, I had a scenario from my summers at Hive ready to demonstrate my experience. I went from being the youngest teacher in the course to leading a staff of 30 teachers and 360 students. Administrators explicitly stated it was the relevant experience I'd demonstrated through my answers about camp that got me the position. Who knew that a summer camp gap year experience could develop leadership skills that translate so well outside camp?! The Aloha Foundation—that’s who.

S tu Dickison

This coming summer will be Stu's 16th season at Lanakila. He also spent two years as an instructor at the Hulbert Outdoor Center.

There is a leader in all of us—and risk-taking and leadership go hand in hand. Whether counselors are learning to lead their own tent families for the first time, run an event, or become department or unit heads—it involves risk to take that next step. I recently accepted a role coaching middle school basketball, a position of leadership for the community and, more importantly, the players. However, before I could lead, I had to take the risk: coach a sport I have little knowledge of and only started to play recreationally a few years ago. Thanks to my experience at Lanakila, I had no hesitation in doing so. Take the risk and start to lead!

Kara Klenk Kara spent more than 10 years at the Alohas as a camper and counselor.

Now, she is a stand-up comic, writer, and actor living in Los Angeles.

Aloha taught me leadership and organization in so many ways, but I would say the planning of trips as a camper and counselor in the canoeing department really prepared me for a lifetime of booking travel, producing comedy shows, planning weddings and other parties, and generally Type-Aing my way through life. Hey, it just occurred to me: Does Type A stand for Type Aloha? Think about it.

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Counselors at the Alohas are trained to teach campers hard skills like swimming and kayaking, as well as soft skills like problem solving, conflict resolution, and adaptability.

Alisha Lawrence Alisha is currently working towards a Master’s in Law, Justice, and Culture at Ohio University. She is also an elected staff representative to the Board of Trustees and will be returning to Aloha as a unit head this summer.

I was asked to be a Unit Head at Aloha after only one summer, and while I was excited for the opportunity, I was also really nervous. One of the most amazing things that Aloha offers is genuine support. Not only were there seasoned and past unit heads offering their help, I also had campers volunteering to assist me. Counselors I had never met before who were returning after some time off made me feel I had been at Aloha for years—they made it feel like home. People in leadership positions often have to put on a face that they’ve got it all together, but I never felt that way at Aloha. I learned it’s okay to ask for help, and if I stumble, a Powerful Aloha Maiden will be close by to offer advice. My experience last summer wouldn’t have been as rewarding if I hadn’t taken the leap of faith and said yes to being a Unit Head. It allowed me to experience the immense support and love that is Aloha. Photo: Alisha (second from right) with happy Aloha campers Zinzi, Carley, and Billye.

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Merritt is a first-year student at Gordon College in Massachusetts and is studying Elementary Education. She was a camper at Horizons, Hive, and Aloha before becoming a counselor-in-training at Hive in 2017.

Leadership can be intimidating, just like going on the swamp tromp. As the idea of swimming in mud is outside of most people’s comfort zone, it’s safe to say that taking charge has always been outside of mine. However, leading the swamp tromp expeditions has taught me that I can miss out on so much just by playing it safe instead of living boldly. Leading campers into discovering the magic of getting dirty has opened my eyes to the joy of stepping out of my own comfort zone. Not only is it rewarding to lead girls into having fun in uncertain situations, but to also conquer my own discomfort with taking charge.

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Sara Liptrot Sara has served on the Lanakila staff since 2013. During the school year, she is on staff at Hulbert, coordinating all aspects of school group visits.

I’ve seen many great examples of leadership from my peers at camp, but the moments that truly resonate for me are the ones I see from kids. When I think of leadership, I think of 14-year-old Oliver, who came to Camp Craft every period he could to try to pass the rainy day fire test. He had only two tests remaining to achieve full Thor—the third level rank in the department indicating mastery—and everyone’s eyes were on him. All the younger campers looked to him as a role model and a Viking, and the pressure he felt must have been intense. But he showed up every period he could, and after failing each time, he would ask what he could do better and if he could try again. Oliver’s dedication, determination, and humility—and his willingness to show other kids, even in the most trying of times—inspire me.

Chad Gallant

Chad and his wife, Barbara Becker, live in New York City and are parents of current Lanakila camper Q and former campers, Spencer and Jesse.

At the core of the Lanakila experience is the development of boys who do the right thing, engage with others in a compassionate manner, and have a respectful, independent, and confident sense of self. Our three boys each focused on different activities at camp, but each developed a strong sense of identity. The respect for self and others learned and reinforced at camp has enabled our boys to develop as leaders at school and beyond. We are grateful for the Lanakila experience our boys enjoyed. Photo: Gallant siblings—Q, Jesse, big sister Georgia, and Spencer—hiking over Christmas vacation. Note Q’s Lanakila hat!!

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Robbie Pennoyer

Robbie spent 10 years as a camper and counselor at Lanakila. He is the assistant head of school and director of studies at Grace Church School in New York City.

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I’ve never developed a taste for books about leadership. It’s not for lack of trying. But nothing in the genre has felt as practical or valuable as those lessons I picked up during my summers at Lanakila: (1) that the stories we tell ourselves shape our emotions, so good leaders help others tell positive, healthy, empowering stories; (2) that when we trust and love those who work for us a bit more than they think they deserve, they usually surprise themselves and delight you; (3) that good leaders know when asking the right question is more valuable than having the right answer; (4) that though we live in a world obsessed with doing well, nothing feels better than doing good; that’s why great leaders shape institutions so they can do both. There are plenty of other lessons to be gleaned from the wise men and women who have been leaders at the camps—more than enough for the Foundation to collect and publish them. Now that would be a leadership book I would gladly read.

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Voices on Leadership: Nurturing and Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Elyse Lyons

Elyse first came to camp as a Hiver in 1979, then became an Aloha camper and later a Hive counselor. Now an Aloha Foundation Trustee, Elyse, and her husband, Lloyd, have a daughter at Hive and a son at Lanakila.

Last summer, my son Carsten got interested in biking at camp. He doesn’t have much opportunity to ride a bike at home, so it was new for him. An older camper, Cal, took him on, mentored him, and taught him to manage trail riding. Toward the end of the summer, Cal suggested a ride down a trail that he had built named Full Send (based on the concept of throwing yourself into a challenge, rather than approaching it tentatively). Carsten was worried as this advanced trail was a stretch for him, and sure enough, he had a rough ride down the first time and wiped out. Cal helped him regroup and talked Carsten through it the second time, with much more success! Leadership at camp is about taking on challenges and supporting others as they struggle, succeed, fail, or try again.

Aloha counselor Gaby Buffaloe leads campers in a sailing race clinic before a regatta with Lanakila. As the group maps out the fastest course for the race, camper Lexi Bodor suggests how to angle the boat.

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It 's all you! Your belief in our mission and your support make our work possible. Thank you!

Lara Pence

Lara was a camper and counselor at Aloha in the 1990s. Now a clinical psychologist, Lara helps individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs move away from comparison and unhealthy patterns to connectedness and self-investment.

At 15, I didn’t realize developing an all-camp evening activity would somehow plant a seed in me that would grow into a deeper knowledge and understanding that I am much more capable than I imagine myself to be.

“Where in the World is Nancy Pennell?” was just an idea—then it had legs, and before I knew it, another Clubber and I had created a game for the entire camp. Campers and counselors were soon running around in teams searching for Nancy Pennell, stopping at different “countries” and gathering clues. It was awesome and magical—and a critical learning moment for me. Our sense of self grows exponentially when we learn our ideas and thoughts are sometimes best lived outside of ourselves. As leaders, we challenge ourselves to bring our ideas to life. We may doubt ourselves sometimes, but we are so much more capable than we think we are. We just have to quiet our inner critics so our ideas can be experienced!

Nancy Pennell was Director of Aloha Camp from 1983-2007.

Genevieve Greer

Genevieve, an English major, is in her sophomore year at Scripps College in California. A camper at both Hive and Aloha, Genevieve is returning this summer for her 3rd year as a Hive counselor.

The Hive experience comes at such a critical point in young girls’ lives. I don’t think we are ever truly done growing, but I do believe ages 6 to 12 are a pivotal time to establish our values. What I have learned at Hive is that girls, when given the opportunity, will take up leadership roles and learn what they value—without counselors having to explicitly tell them much. Campers take in their environment and see what Hive, and their world outside of camp, can gain from them as individuals working for the betterment of a community. As counselors, we serve as leaders in guiding them, but when it comes right down to it, the leaders of our community are the Hivers we get to see becoming their best selves every day.

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Inspired Giving:

Sarah Williams & Peter Mali Sarah was struck by how right this response by the staff felt and it marked a defining moment for the couple as camp parents. “I was grateful, and we were reminded of why we had chosen this place for our boys. Every struggle, every failure turns into something good and useful at Lanakila. And that seems to be just a normal day at the camp. All three boys passed the next summer and moved on to other challenges.”

Current camp parents Sarah Williams and Peter Mali and sons Winter (13), William (13) and Henry (15), live in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Henry and Winter first came to Lanakila in 2015, with William joining them in 2016.

Sarah Williams and Peter Mali recall clearly the moment they knew Lanakila was the right place for their sons. It didn’t happen at a time you might expect.

It came about—as growth often does at camp—amid some discomfort and struggle.

The challenge was the mandatory swim test for campers, and more specifically, the required 10 minutes of treading water. Some of the Mali boys were having difficulty passing the test. Sarah worried how this might limit their opportunities at camp or affect their self-esteem.

“I try to be the mom who just lets the school or camp handle things, but this time I called,” explained Sarah. She spoke with a junior counselor and relayed her concerns. Several hours later, she received a call back from Bryan Partridge, then assistant director (now director).

Bryan explained he had gone down to the waterfront, gotten in the lake to tread water with the boys, and encouraged them by facing the challenge together— without, Sarah pointed out, coddling them or lowering the standard. The boys still didn’t pass the test, but they felt supported.

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We view Lanakila as an essential part of our boys’ education. While they spend less time there than at school, camp contributes equally to their development. We support our sons’ schools, so we feel it is right and important for us to support Lanakila—which is, to us, more than a camp

Sarah and Peter say their sons have learned valuable lessons at camp: how to get along with different types of people; trust their instincts; be at peace with their feelings; and navigate their way through relationships and environments so they are most at home and true to themselves.

“What spoke to us about the Aloha camps—and keeps us returning—is their sense of purpose and intentionality.

Lanakila is run by humanist deep thinkers who also know how to have a lot of fun.

And that combination of traits is special.”

In 2018, Sarah and Peter decided to become inaugural members of the 1905 Leadership Circle. “We view Lanakila as an essential part of our boys’ education,” said Sarah. “While they spend less time there than at school, camp contributes equally to their development. We support our sons’ schools, so we feel it is right and important for us to support Lanakila— which is, to us, more than a camp.”

Learn, explore, grow, and become your best self.

Breakthrough Magnet School and West Middle School students from Hartford, Connecticut completed the Hulbert Outdoor Center’s three-day Success Leadership Program. Participants engage in team building sessions, leadership workshops, and community project sessions. Upon their return to school, students present to their peers and lead them in projects that benefit local nonprofits and their community.

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5 Reasons to Join the 1905 Leadership Circle On January 1, the 1905 Leadership Circle—established to recognize donors who give $2,500 or more to the Aloha Annual Fund—entered into its second year. Why should you consider participating or joining again?

1. You demonstrate a high level of passion and commitment to the mission of the Aloha Foundation.

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2. You support Aloha’s most urgent and pressing needs, from 3. You motivate other parents, alumni, and friends to make their own contributions.

4. You inspire others to increase their giving.

5. You make camp possible for more children who wouldn’t otherwise be

able to attend. Last year, 217 children came to camp thanks to the generosity of our Annual Fund donors.

Not ready or not able to make this kind of commitment? We understand! We hope you’ll keep it in mind for the future and make a 2019 Annual Fund gift at a level appropriate for you. All gifts count, all gifts make a difference! alohafoundation.org/give

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News & Updates

Noah Christopher Allgaier

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Births

Noah Christopher Allgaier arrived on October 2 to proud parents Holly (Spicer) Allgaier A05–07, A*08–10,13–14 and Joshua Allgaier. Grandparents Chris Spicer L66–67,*71– 79,82,89,AP05–09,*08–10,13–16,18,HP*11 and Kitty Hay H59– 60,L*89,AP05–09,*08–10,13–16,18,HP*11 and aunt Kristi Spicer A08–09,*14–16,18,H*11 couldn’t be more excited!

Welcomed by big sister Josie (age 2 ½), Eleanor Freeman Leeper was born on October 28 to Eliza Dodd Leeper H95– 96,A97–00,*02–05,07 and Brett Leeper.

Finnegan Adams Harris was born on November 15 to Melissa McFadden Harris H96–98,A99,V00,A*05–15 and Ian Harris. Finnegan is very excited to visit camp once it gets a little warmer and to meet a bunch of new camp friends who were also born in 2018.

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Sophie Newbury Berglund H94–98,A99–01,*04 and Teddy Berglund welcomed their daughter, Bixby, in November.

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D*99,A*00–04,HOC*05–06,H*06,A*07–09,17–18

and Brenda Petrella welcomed Maya Elizabeth PetrellaHolleran on December 17, making her, as Bo noted, potentially Club 2035!

Carol “Carrie” Lee Cutler joined her mom Eliza Cohen H97–98,A99–02,*03–05,07,10–11 and dad Jeremy Cutler L82– 87,*88–96,98–05,07–18,F*16–present on February 6. They report, “She's a keeper! Already getting ready for Hive 2026!”

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Kit Zipf L97–01,*03,18 and Jenna Rein were engaged on

February 1 in their new home of Denver, Colorado. Jenna had inklings that something was happening, but had no idea that Kit had snuck two of her best friends and both of their families into town. They had a blast of a weekend and really enjoyed having everyone there to celebrate! We were fortunate to have Kit on the Lanakila staff last summer, as he had time between returning from active military duty abroad and starting a new military job in Colorado. (Alumni included in the family photo taken during the engagement weekend are Kit’s sisters Claire (Zipf) Giambastiani A95– 99,HP14,AP17–19 and Ali (Zipf) Stuart A93–95,*96–98, and former Trustee, father Steve Zipf AP93–99,*96-98,LP9701,*03,18,HGP14,AGP17–19.

Weddings

Margaretta “Gretta” Mitchell H45–46,*52–54,73,HP73,77–79, *78-79 age 83, married Seymour “Sim” Warkov, age 88, on

October 28 in Berkeley, California. Gretta, a photographer, and Sim, a poet, collaborated in producing a book of photography and poetry called Island Dreams (Elysian Editions, 2017).

In Memoriam

Deb Williams HOC*88-09,HP91-92,AP93-95,*03,LP93-96 passed away on March 17. Mother of Lindsey H91-92, A93-95,*98 and Justin L93-96,A*03,L*05-09, Deb brought her creativity, passion for people, and commitment to doing things the right way to all of her work at the Aloha Foundation, from her time at the Hulbert Outdoor Center to her dedicated efforts to revitalize and grow Ohana Family Camp, in partnership with her husband, Andy HOC*88-09,HP9192,AP93-95,*03,LP93-96. Deb will be missed and her legacy will continue.

Susan Kerr Dragone H67–68,A69–70,HP00–05,AP05 passed away on February 15 in Atlanta, Georgia. Susan was the mother of Brady “Bea” Kerr Dragone H00–04,A05, Andrea Dragone H02, and Catherine Grayson Dragone H04, and the sister of Danny Kerr L67–72,*74–76,78,80–87,90–91,93,D*01– 09,LP98–10,*08–10,12–13,DP01–04,*05–08, former Director

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of Horizons Day Camp and current Director of Camp Pemigewassett in Wentworth, NH. Of his sister, Danny wrote, “Whether she was her ‘owning’ her hometown of NYC, rooting for her beloved Mets or Duke Blue Devils, or acting as spokesperson for CBS Sports or MSG, Susan was always the coolest, smartest, and funniest person I knew. She will forever be my hero.”

Maddie Sanford A13–16,*17, age 18, died peacefully at home on March 3. Maddie endured a lot since the diagnosis of a rare brain tumor in September 2017. Maddie was a creative and curious young woman who loved art, photography, poetry, movies, NPR, animals, and the Earth. She was an avid student of Latin, anthropology, history and politics. Maddie loved her summers at Aloha, a place she thought of as a second home, and appreciated the focus on being one’s best self. Aloha Director Sarah Littlefield and Maddie’s family are discussing how best to share her love of Aloha with the community that cherishes her still.

Jeffrey Pearce L03-08, V09, age 24, passed away at his home in Cheshire, Connecticut on March 15. Jeffrey enjoyed skiing, water skiing, spending time in Vermont at Lake Morey with his family and cousins. His family's Aloha connections include sisters Kelly Pearce H98-99,V00,03 and Brianne Pearce Murphy H92,A96, brother Scott L95-98,V00, and grandfather, the late Dick Allen, Trustee Emeritus L41-45. Jeffrey's greatgrandmother is Helen Kearney Allen A20-23,25 and ties to the Alohas extend across the broader Allen-Pearce family.

Andy Harvard, husband of former Trustee Kathy Harvard DP01-07,10-13,*09,VP07,LP13-14, died on January 16 following a decade-long battle with Younger Age Onset Alzheimer’s.

Andy was an accomplished mountaineer, corporate lawyer, and former Dartmouth College administrator.

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Thanks to you, 2018 was another strong year for the Aloha Foundation.

Watch our four-minute 2018 Impact Report video to see what you helped us accomplish. We hope it will be a highlight of your day!

children came to camp because of your generosity

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Ellen’s Excellent Adventure...The End of an Era On February 1, staff and friends gathered for lunch at the Lake Morey Resort to celebrate Ellen Bagley’s 33-year career at the Aloha Foundation. Ellen came to us in 1986 as Lanakila’s office manager, later bringing her cheerful demeanor, eye for detail, and administrative skills to roles in the Foundation office.

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Enthusiastic welcome committee member. Administrative guru on all things Aloha. Ellen has been all of these—and so much more and we can attest to the fact that since her retirement, the Aloha Center has not felt the same. Ellen, thank you. Enjoy your well-earned retirement and visit often. The welcome committee will be awaiting you!

33 years at the camps!

Ellen and her mother, Grace Bagley, at Ellen's retirement luncheon

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Here's a favorite activity at Ohana Family Camp, appropriately named "Adventures in Tie Dying."

It's also a glimpse of how Ohana counselors lead: they adapt activities for different ages and abilities, encourage hands-on exploring, and ensure an engaging and fun time for all!

Start a new tradition at Ohana Family Camp!

Have you spent any time at Ohana Family Camp on Lake Fairlee? It’s a must-do, bucket list kind of experience! The view alone—from the Main Lodge looking out over the Middlebrook Valley—is worth the trip!

Come t o family camp May 24 -27 !

In May, Ohana is hosting its 2nd annual Memorial Day family camp weekend.

It’s the perfect introduction to family camp—a few days to try it out, fall in love, and make plans to come back for a longer stay in the future. Ohana has activities and fun for everyone, whether you are a family of four with young children or teenagers, empty-nesters wishing to reconnect with adult children and grandchildren, neighbors escaping the city for the weekend, college friends reuniting after years apart, or any other group! We’d love to see you. Come visit!

Learn more and register: alohafoundation.org/ohana/memorial-day-weekend-camp Check us out on Facebook & Instagram!

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2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, Vermont 05045

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802.333.3400

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alohafoundation.org