2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Director’s Report Each summer, parents trust me with the physical, emotional, and moral development and safety of their children. A significant burden of responsibility, to be sure, but it takes a village to run a camp, and I am incredibly lucky to enjoy the support of a passionate and dedicated community. Our enthusiastic and talented counselor staff comes to mind first. Their loyalty, care, and mentorship provides the foundation for the amazing program and the magic that happens each summer at Agawam. I am also supported by a dedicated year-around leadership team, an exceptional Board of Directors, and an engaged base of alumni who all care deeply about Agawam, our heritage, and the meaningful camp experience we provide. In addition, it is hard to imagine a more supportive parent population. The education and support of boys in today’s world can seem daunting, but I am proud that Camp Agawam is up to the task, thanks in large part to our remarkable “village.” 2017 was another great year on the shores of Crescent Lake. Agawam was full to the gills, and we enjoyed a 92% return rate for our 7-week campers. The Main Idea was also full, with a great turn-out of alumni volunteers. Each summer, we survey our parents in order to get constructive feedback about the camp season. While there is always room for improvement, feedback in 2017 was as positive as I can ever remember. On the final day of camp, I was approached by the father of a new camper who, prior to the summer, admitted that “my wife is all about camp, but I really don’t get it.” He took me aside after loading the car with his son’s trunk and duffle, and with a big grin shared, “I just spent twenty minutes with (my son). Now I get it, thank you!” A proud moment for me, to be sure, but also a reminder of the commitment of our parent community. Thank you for trusting Agawam with your sons each summer. Anyone who has spent time at Agawam will likely agree that there is something special about driving down the camp road. I will always remember the rush of emotion and excitement I felt as a camper, a counselor, and alumnus when I turned right off of Route 85 onto the camp road and rolled down the windows. I feel it to this day. The smell of pine and the realization that I will soon be in Camp always elicits a few butterflies, along with some powerful feelings – knowing troubles will slip away as I return to that unhurried, special place that I love. Soon, 2018 campers and counselors will make the emotional first drive down the camp road, and one of the first things they will see as they pass by Ap’s Field will be our new Infirmary. Agawam’s builder, Bill Symonds, is a talented and careful craftsman who has done wonderful work for Agawam over the years, beginning with the construction of Mason Hall in 1994. In fact, there are very few structures in camp that he has not either built or renovated. Bill is a successful builder, and he is also a Main Idea alumus. In addition, his son Daniel, a Main Idea alumnus himself, will be a first-time Main Idea volunteer this summer. I am proud to report that, in addition to retaining Agawam’s timeless character, the new Infirmary provides much-needed improvements in the form of camper accommodations, an exam room, a medication room, and nurse’s quarters. Camp Agawam is about people, and the new Infirmary has had a big impact on our ability to attract a high quality nursing staff: because of the expanded living quarters, I was able to hire and house two exceptional full-time professional nurses. Thank you to the Agawam, My Agawam Campaign donors who have made this all possible. It is my sincere hope that you will visit Camp this summer and get that special feeling as you drive down the camp road. I hope that you smell the pine, feel the breeze off of Crescent Lake, see the places you remember, and meet the campers and staff. And I hope you feel pride in the fact that your loyal commitment forms the bedrock of support upon which our place and our community sits so firmly. Thank you for being a part of the “village” that preserves and perpetuates Agawam. ‘Til we meet again…
“Chief” Erik Calhoun
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President’s Report To Agawam Alumni & Friends: I have been honored to serve as the 13th President of the Agawam Council and will be finishing my term in August. It has been a privilege to lead this longstanding organization. With the passing of Dave Mason, my dad, and our approaching 100th anniversary in 2019, I am honored to continue the Mason legacy as we remain committed to positive values and personal growth, a meaningful camp experience, lifelong relationships and engagement, and our enduring heritage. Last summer, we concluded a very successful 98th season at Camp Agawam with another full enrollment, serving 167 boys from 9 countries and 30 states. 31 of these boys received full or partial tuition assistance, thanks to our generous and growing donor community. In June, the Main Idea had its 47th season, serving an additional 104 boys from 33 different schools, some home schooled, from 30 different towns in Maine. It is remarkable that the Main Idea has now provided a total of 3,622 camper summers, profoundly influencing so many lives in such a positive way. In August, Camp Center Stage had over 100 campers participate in their programs on our campus. The leadership team, directed by “Chief,” was the group that delivered our mission and led the way for another successful season. A lot of camps were not full in 2017, and Agawam continues to lead with full enrollment. I am proud that Agawam remains strong and successful, thanks in large part to our devoted and supportive network of alumni and families. Agawam is in the midst of the quiet phase of a major 100th anniversary fundraising initiative, the Agawam, My Agawam Campaign. Thank you to our Campaign Co-Chairs, “Bos’n” Frank Anthony and “Major” Ben Small, and other volunteers for their tireless work and dedication, and thank you to all Agawam alumni and families who have supported the Campaign thus far. Early giving has funded the construction of our new Challenge Course, as well as the new Infirmary. Future building/infrastructure projects, which we will break ground on once they are fully funded, include the expansion and leveling of Ap’s Field and construction of a new counselor recreation space. The Campaign will provide for the creation of long-term funds designed to preserve the Agawam experience and expand our Campership offerings for generations to come. To learn more about this historic initiative and discuss the nature and timing of your own potential commitment, please contact “Lt” Mike Bensen at lt@campagawam.org or (207) 512-0382. We are grateful for the volunteers that serve as Agawam Council’s Board of Directors, Committee Members, and Agawam Association Members, all of whom volunteer their time to support and strengthen the organization. Examples of Agawam Council’s work include: Communications & Alumni Relations (Chair: “Commodore” Basil Murray): The annual Alumni Newsletter was distributed in January, with a special tribute to Dave Mason. Planning for the upcoming Camp Agawam 100th Celebration and Alumni Reunion is moving into high gear. Mark your calendars for August 16-18, 2019. Other items this committee is working on include a reboot of the Agawam Association, a College/Career outreach and mentoring program, updates to the Camp Agawam website, and updating committee charters. Development (Chair: “Major” Ben Small): Along with work on the Agawam, My Agawam Campaign, the Development Committee is focused on continued growth of the Annual Appeal and the various events that support our annual fundraising efforts, including the overwhelmingly successful AG/WAM Challenge for Camperships!! We are also working on expanding planned giving, with a goal of 100 Hiawatha Society members by the 100th anniversary. Finance (Chair: “Chips” Alex Cobb): We continue to look at our financial performance and monitor investments. Our Treasurer hosts an annual budget meeting analyzing past years’ results and setting goals for the upcoming year. A detailed Treasurer’s Report, included in this document, indicates that Agawam remains in a strong and sound financial position. This past year we had great financial results driven by full enrollment and careful budget controls. Governance (Chair: “Slugger” SJ Baxter): We had a productive Governance Workshop at our recent Winter Board Meeting, as we look for continuous improvement to the way we operate. The committee has launched a new board orientation program and is working on further on-boarding and mentoring efforts. Other focal points include board communication, document retention, optimizing survey processes and reviewing staff roles and responsibilities. The committee is also looking to broaden our outreach and continue to prioritize diversity on our board. A full external financial audit will occur next year as part of our regular policy. Long Range Planning (Chair: “Bowman” Scott Malm): We continue to work with all committees on implementation of our board-approved
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President’s Report Strategic Plan objectives, ensuring that we stay true to our mission. Plant (Chair: “Bos’n” Tommy Barnard): In conjunction with the updated Master Site Plan approved in 2016, and thanks to donors to the Agawam, My Agawam Campaign, the Challenge Course was completed for last summer’s season and the new Infirmary will be ready for use this summer. The 2018 budget has multiple projects including roofs, showers, a new H-Dock, and maintenance and program equipment. We are working on a signage and memorial tree project and the next forest management project. Agawam continues to support and collaborate with the Crescent Lakes Watershed Association, which does important work monitoring and preserving the quality of Crescent Lake. Program (Chair: “Trapper” Dan Cluchey): We have continued the annual evaluation of our many programs for relevancy and enhancements. Most recently we have looked at Totem and trophies, and this year will be evaluating activity training and expertise and technology. As I look back over the past three years, Agawam has accomplished significant milestones:
• Approved and implemented Strategic Plan • Supported the Loon Echo Land Trust to preserve land on Crescent Lake • Updated the Camp Agawam website • Launched Agawam, My Agawam 100th Anniversary Campaign • Made ongoing revisions to stakeholder survey process • Completed an external financial audit with clean results • Approved Master Site Plan as our blueprint for future physical work at camp • Completed forestry management cutting • Acquired adjacent parcels of land (Frog Hollow & Webbs Mills Road) to provide housing and buffering around Camp • Constructed new Challenge Course • Updated By-Laws • Supported the Crescent Lakes Watershed Association (CLWA), preserving the quality of Crescent Lake • Restructured Agawam Council Governance and Executive Committees • Celebrated Dave Mason’s 100th birthday with gatherings around the world • Increased annual giving participation to over 1,200 donors, with consecutive $400,000+ annual fundraising totals • Enjoyed three years of $100,000+ results from the AG/WAM Challenge for Camperships!! • Constructed new Camp Infirmary (to be completed for 2018 camp season) • Initiated planning for the Camp Agawam 100th Celebration and Alumni Reunion in 2019
Our succession planning is well underway, and I have been working closely with “Admiral” Peter Wilson this past year so that he is fully engaged and prepared to take over as Agawam Council’s President in August. Finally, I would like to recognize our entire community - parents, alumni, campers, staff, friends, volunteers and donors: thank you for your support of our ongoing mission to protect and preserve this wonderful institution on Crescent Lake! In Agawam Spirit,
“Capt” Peter H. Mason
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2017 Donors
2017 Donor List includes gifts received between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017 *Deceased
Ben and Katie Small The Knapp Fund Peter and Karen Wilson
Gifts to the 2017 Annual Appeal, Golf and Tennis Marathons, and AG/WAM Challenge for Camperships!!
Anonymous (2) The Alin-Hvidsten Boys Richard Andrews Tommy and Chrissy Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Benseler Mike and Kara Bensen Gary and Rosie Bensen Borislow Family John and Charlotte Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Crane David Schwartz Foundation Mr. David de Sieyes Karen Degerberg Mr. and Mrs. Michael Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frank Sandy Graves Kathie Hayes Mr. Paul Heldman Jeff and Sanna Henderer Jane and Bill Hogan Mr. and Mrs. William Hogan, IV “Bos’n” and Dana Holland Judy Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoynes Rusty and Alice Kendall Josh and Ali Lemaitre Mr. and Mrs. James Leyden Mr. George Mason, Jr. Joy and Carter McMahan Mirtha and Andrew McQuilling Stephen and Sarah Murray Dr. and Mrs. Morgan Murray, Jr.
Governor ($5,000+) Anonymous Frank and Pam Anthony “Corp” and Molly Auld Mr. Frederick Beddard The Carroll Family Cornell Family Foundation “Coach” Bob and Priscilla Demont Doug and Calvine Dunnan Mr. Robert Kurtz and Ms. Yuko Aimi Donald R. and Jenifer K. Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. W. Marshall Schmidt Alison and William Schweizer Mr. and Mrs. William Scully Jon and Andrea Sprole Matt and Carey Strobeck
Four Winds ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Capasse Mr. Robert A. Dow Four T’s Foundation Gerson Family Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. William Kurtz Nicholas and Louella Martin David and Andrea Miller Mrs. Lynne Ryan Maggie Philbrick and Gerald Sacks The Schaberg Family
Sachem ($1,000 - $2,499)
Navy Federal Credit Union - Dollars for Doers Drs. Marilynn and George Nereo H. Cooke Read Bart Riley “General” Andrew and Jessica Rogers Frederick Rose The Rust Foundation Mr. Jonathan Sands The Search Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Peter Small Mr. Lewis Somers and Ms. Christine Sweeney “Sarge” Russell Sprole Paul and Chelsea Terkovich Kelli and Steffan Tomlinson Kent and Laura Trowbridge Mr. and Mrs. Albertus W. Van Den Broek Alan and Gail White Kirk Wortman Mrs. Louise Yamada
Tally Keeper ($500 - $999) Anonymous (4) “Bos’n” Bill and “Ensign” Emily Auerswald Mr. David Auld Mr. Douglas Barnard Mr. Richard Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnard Mr. Matthew Benseler Stacey Benseler Jane S. Block Cal and Anne Butt Porter D. and Susan O’R. Caesar Mr. and Mrs. Eric Calhoun “Bos’n” Clai Carr Sally and Jeremy Cluchey
Chip and Katy Connolly Mr. John Cooper Mrs. Joan Connolly Mr. Matthew Coombe Mr. and Mrs. Junius Davenport, IV Mr. and Mrs. Junius Davenport, III Bob Davidson* Dr. Charles de Sieyes Mr. William Degerberg “Dodger” Aidan Donahue Susan and Digger Donahue Morgan and Nora Dunnan Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards “Skipper” Alan and Heather Enos Mr. Benjamin Esty and Ms. Raquel Leder Mr. José Fernandez Richards and Mrs. Heleni Fernandez Mr. Michael Fidance Tom and Winnie Faust Doyle Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. L. Scott Frantz Bob and Liz Fryer Mr. James Gammill and Ms. Susan Alexander Mr. Andrew Gildersleeve Mr. Owen Grant Kenneth B. Graves Mary C. Don and Stephen A. Greene Bob Gregg, Jr. Dave and Cathy Griffiths Brian Grzymski Gregory Gullickson George “Terry” Hubbard Mary C. Hughes Mr. James Kittle Mark and Nancy Lowitt Karen Malm “Bowman” Scott Malm
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2017 Donors
Caroline Marshall Ann and Charlie Marshall Elizabeth Marshall Dr. and Mrs. Appleton Mason, III Dave* and Peg Mason Peter and Lynne Mason Dr. Joshua Greenberg and Ms. Maureen McGee Bentley Merrick Carrie and Basil Murray Robert and Amy Murray Mr. and Mrs. Scott Oakford Dennis and Dede O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Frank Osborn Mr. and Mrs. David Page David and Leelee Panno Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pearson The Perier Family Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Peterson, Jr. Mrs. Michael Pescatello (Kiki) Avalon Consulting “Gunner” Hanson Reynolds ‘52 - ‘54 James and Ann Rickards The Roski Family Elizabeth Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sands John Schmidt and Liz Vogel Mr. Kenneth Sommers
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Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Sorel Drs. Brian Spence and Kirsten Glass Mr. and Mrs. F. Jared Sprole Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stanton Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stimpson TBM Hardwoods Jim and Therese Terkovich Mac* and Clynne Tilton Mr. and Mrs. Philip Torchio, III Charlie Towers Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tufaro Stu Upson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Benschoten Mr. Thomas Vermylen Thomas Whyte Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Wolff “Cruiser” Patrick Wright and “Cruiser” Jennifer Wright
Tribal Chief ($250 - $499) Anonymous (6) Michael Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Arnott Mr. and Mrs. Amilcar Arvelo Mr. Brooks Barhydt S.J. and Shelby Baxter Adam Bechler Marion Bechler
Pam and SouperGuide Bensen Mr. and Mrs. David Bentley Carter Global Brooks Family Mr. Jerome Brown BTIG, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Erik Calhoun Tim Carnes and Sandy Stevens Mr. Bruce Chalmers Mr. Joe Childress Scott Clark “Trapper” Dan Cluchey and Miriam Becker-Cohen The Ken Craft Family Mr. Charleigh Davis Mr. and Mrs. Eric Degerberg Mr. Scott Degerberg Nick de Janosi Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ewig Alex Ewig Bob and Michele Fitzsimmons The Eric Fleiss Family Mr. and Mrs. R. Jeffrey Follert The French Family Lauren Geiger Sue and Andy Goodenough Mr. Eric Grant Doris Grzymski Drs. Glenn and Christina Gwozdz Ron and Lisa Hall Mr. Nicholas Hammerschlag Mr. and Mrs. E. Livingston Haskell “Slugger” Chris Hayes Mr. Ian Hobbs and Ms. Diane Doherty Mr. Mark Holmes Robert R. Hoopes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kwame James Brad Johnson and Emily LeVan Mr. Daniel Kane and Ms. Katherine Emery Arthur Kempner Mrs. Ellen D. Kouwenhoven Mr. Anirudh Kulkarni Stephen Langlois Peter Locke Mr. Daniel Lombard Mr. Matthew Lovell and Ms. Colleen Haikes Mark and Lynne MacDonald Mr. Patrick Macdonald Marcus Maffucci George W.C. “Bill” McCarter Paul McGinley Mr. Thomas McQuilling Stuart Milsten Pete Molloy Jim and Adie Moran Mr. Peter Moran Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Moriarty Mrs. Barbara Neale Mr. J. Henry Neale Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nelligan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Noreña Mr. Craig Oxman Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer The Paseltiner Family “Admiral” Darcy Forbes Phillips
Gary and Barbara Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Yann Pigeaire Bruce and Gail Redpath Oliver Reid Mr. George Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rex Kris and Roger Rioux George Saunders Frost and Felicia Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shechtman “Chips” Steve Slovenski Shapleigh Smith ‘51, ‘52, ‘53 Susan and Richard Spence Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spence Mr. Rodolfo Stiglich Carol Strobeck Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stutzman Mr. Frank Tamulonis and Ms. Katherine Merclean Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tufaro John Turner Helene Kluger and Robert Tweed Janet Ver Planck Mr. Malcolm Walsh James and Tara Waters George Gordon White* Mr. and Mrs. Thomas White Mr. and Mrs. John Whitton, Jr. Margaret and Skip Wilkis Aubin Wilson
Firekeeper ($100 - $249) Anonymous (17) Mr. Robert Ackerman Lee and Karina Adourian Veronica Ahern “Scout” Blake Alex Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Alex William Alleman Terrell Allen Mrs. Aubin Ames Mr. and Mrs. David Ames Mark Ames Mrs. Cindy Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Peter Balderston William Balderston III Mr. Newland Baldwin Mr. David Banks Hilary and Dutch Barhydt Mrs. Doris Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Nevins Baxter Mr. and Mrs. Keith Baxter Mr. Robert Bechler Mr. Michael Beddard Jeff and Elizabeth Begin Ryan and Suzanne Bell Daniel Bello Charles Benedict Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bennett Mr. Adam Berg Michael Berg Mr. Timothy Bergreen and Ms. Ann Danelski Mr. Christopher Beukers Alex Bierce Henry Bigelow
2017 Donors Mr. and Mrs. James Bilko Bernice Blair Mr. Frank Blauvelt Karen Blauvelt Kathryn Block Mr. and Mrs. Howard Blum Bohl Family Lori Bolduc Mr. Richard Borggaard Anne H. Bowen Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowen “Nurse” Janice Bowers “Colonel” Woody Bowman Mr. Douglas Bowman Stewart Breakey Mr. and Mrs. Tobin Brown Amy Buckey Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bushey Karen Butterfield Mr. Alan Buzzell Mr. Alexander Byron Mr. and Mrs. Eric “Rich” Calhoun Nicholas Callanan Linda Camel Camp Cedar Camp Mataponi Mrs. Janet Carhart Drs. Timothy and Charlotte Carnes Mr. James Carter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cassandro Elizabeth Cerasuolo Dr. Charles Clark Mr. and Mrs. David Clausen Jeffrey Clausen Domenick Clemente Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Cleveland Cathy Coffman Jared Colvin Elizabeth Connolly Alex Conover Nancy Coombe-Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Copelin Tim and Laurie Coughlin “Doc” Ray Crawley Mr. Ronald Croft Ms. Amy Cuthbertson Misty Davis De Janosi Family David and Missy DeCamp John Delaney Mr. Ethan Dellinger Mr. and Mrs. Edward Demont Mr. and Mrs. William Dennler John Devereux Laura Director Mrs. Ann Diver Gardiner Dodd Mr. and Mrs. David Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Mark Doseck Beverly Rae Dow Peter duBusc Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunklee Adam Egelberg Amy Eichinger David Eichlin and Bob Griffiths William Engel June and Alan Enos
Mr. Daniel Esty Mr. and Mrs. Peter Esty Mrs. Elizabeth Ewig Mr. Robert Faron and Ms. Linda Bauman Mr. John Fatersik Mr. Travis Faust Sydney Fetter Nicholas Finelli Sarah Fisher Mr. Orion Flaherty Carolyn and Richard Fleiss Mr. Robert Fleiss Ardelle Foss Max French Mr. Michael Gagliardi “Capt.” Tom Gammill Mr. Thomas Gildersleeve L. Jane Gleason Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Graf Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Greene Mr. Simon Greene Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gregg Mr. and Mrs. William Gregor BJ Grondin Robyn Hammond Mrs. Tara Hannan Benjamin Harding Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hartog Calvine Harvey Mr. P. Thomson Haskell John and Meg Hauge Jean Hayes “Corp” Peter and Armistead Henderer Conner and Brad Herman “Ensign” and Margaretta Hershey Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Hershey Mr. Kent Hilton Mr. Andrew Himsworth Win and Anita Himsworth Diane Hoey Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holland Mr. William Horton Mr. Archibald Hoxton Celina Hurley Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hutchinson Mr. Peter Ingram Dick and Bobbie Johnson Mrs. Elinor Jones Mark C. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jordan Marvin Kabatznick Kathryn & Brian Kantarian Omeed Kazemi Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kearns Robin Kennedy Mr. Justin Lacroix Lake Region Soccer Club Andrew Lanham John Lanham David Lapin Lindsey Lapin Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Lavin Mr. Francis LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Locke Jacelyn Locke Erin Lockwood
Lisa Lockwood Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lohmeyer Alice and John Long Bob and Cynthia Macdonald The Machrone Family John Mackness Mr. Robert MacLaughlin Mrs. Nancy Malm Mary Manion Rachel Marks Kelly Martin Mr. and Mrs. Saunders Mason Mr. Timothy Mason Mrs. Anne Mauk Kevin McDermott Julie McGinnis Mr. Edward McLaughlin Peter Meenan Peter G. Merrill Mr. Byron Miller Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Moder Connor Moriarty Patrick E. Moriarty Ruth Morris Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Murphy Mr. Gregory V. Murphy Mrs. Heidi Murphy Martha Murray Mr. Parker Murray Naylor and Breen Builders Mr. and Mrs. Russell Neale Elizabeth Small Needham Dr. and Mrs. Richard Neuberger Nicholas Noreña Ms. Laura Northey Ellen O’Roak Mr. Wesley Oakford Mrs. Sarah Obregon Ms. Lorraine Olsheski Matthew Ormiston Dan Osgood Joel Osgood Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Oxman Cameron Panno Matthew Paolillo Stephen Peirce Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Perny Mrs. Edward Pescatello Gregory Patrick and Cynthia Smith Dang Phan, Suzy and Revel Phan Andrew Phillips Charlotte Phillips Mr. Duncan A. Phillips Zachery Plaut Mr. David Porta Mr. Jed Porta Mr. and Mrs. David Pragoff Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pragoff Mrs. Page Pragoff Mr. Matthew Prusinowski Chip Purcell Mr. Eric Purvis Quitobaquito Fund Jim Rafferty Mr. and Mrs. John Rafferty John Reese
Kathryn Rethman Will and Abigail Rickards Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rogers Major Rogers Mrs. Vicki Royer Kristina and Matthew Sebasteanski Will Sale Mr. Robert Salomon Barbara Sanderson Michael Sandler, JC Dr. Joanne S. Sataloff Mrs. Janet Schafer Mr. Matthew Schauss Gary Schmidt Mr. Joshua Schmidt Mr. Daniel J. Schuker Brendan Schulke Dr. Mahteme Selassie and Dr. Almaz Zelleke Mr. Robel Selassie Mrs. Amy Semansky Mr. Jacob E. Shechtman Mr. and Mrs. George Sherwin Ryan Sherwin Laura Simmers Mr. Jonathan Simpson Matthew Siracuse Ms. Cynthia Smith Greg and Tori Smith Solo Horton Brushes, Inc. Timofey Solovyev Mary Somerby Mrs. Susan Sorel John Sparling Shannon and Alex Spence Margaret Spino Mrs. Joanne Bartels Stanway Mr. William Stark Drew and Melissa Steffens Mr. Walter Steppacher Mrs. Kathy Stine Gary Summers Mr. Sterling Summers Mr. Robert Symonds Mr. James Talbot Gil Telford Mr. and Mrs. John Terkovich Kimberly and Steve Terrien Mr. Bruce Thurston Mr. Mark Tobias and Ms. Lauren Langbaum Mr. John Todd William Tucker George “Bo” Twigg III* Harold Van Lonkhuyzen “Doc” Bob and Kate McNulty Vaughan Mr. Michael Vermylen Mr. Ray Veroneau Mr. Benjamin Wallace Hays Watkins Mr. John Watkins Susan Watts Evan Wax Gloria R. Webel Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wells Jim Whitton Elke Wiersema
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2017 Donors
Dr. Andrew Wilkis Williams Broadcasting, Inc. Mr. Edward Williams Matthew Willse Gail and Peter Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wolff Mr. Dan Wolff Mr. David Wright Mr. and Mrs. Semere Yehdego
Anniversary ($95) and Korona ($50 - $99) Anonymous (21) Ms. Haley Acker Mr. Robert Adair Mrs. Llewellyn Alden Mr. Craig Anderson and Ms. Mary Donohue Mr. and Mrs. Erik Andrews Mr. Mark Andrews Stuart Atkins Andrew Bacher-Hicks Maurice Banks Jane Banse James Barbour Brendan Barnard Katherine Baylor Mr. and Mrs. John Beary Meredith Bensen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bensen Joseph Biddix Mr. Edward Bigelow Mr. Luke Billings Karen Blocker AnneMarie Bradley James Brennan, Jr. Martha Breuer David Broder Robert Brown
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Kathryn Buckey Kate Burnham Paul and Janet Butler Lauren Callaghan Camp Timanous Joseph Cannon Lindsay Carroll Mrs. Ines Charlot John and Silvana Clark Cassandra Cobb Unni Cooper Mr. Philip Cormier David Cowin Charles Curtis Erica Deane Dr. and Mrs. R. Judd Diefendorf Mr. Jeff Diehl Jackson Dinsmore Dawn DiRoma Mr. Charles Donaghy Mr. Robert Donaghy Mr. Peter Donoso Andrew Duff Mr. Bowen Dunnan Mr. Jonathan Eichinger “Ace” Allyn Engle Mr. David Esty Mr. Timothy Evers Mr. Luke Faust Mr. David Feig Mr. Kerri Ferrante Eileen Fitzsimmons Christopher Flanigan Mr. James Forbes Kimberly French Benjamin Fuchs Kendra Gaarder Guillermo Garcia Jordan Garfinkel
Gelfand Partners Lisa Giacobbe Robert Goldsberry Nader Golsorkhi “Trapper” James Goodenough Sean Greatorex Barbara Green Mr. and Mrs. W. Bradford Greer Mr. William Griffiths Peter Grover Christopher Haines Andy Hamblen Randy Hamill Mr. Wesley Harden “Sarge” David Hauge Mrs. Mary Henderer Mr. and Mrs. Wilmont Herrick Mr. and Mrs. Harold Higgins Justin Hill Mrs. Lisa Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Holland Mr. David Hyson Joseph Imbriaco Matthew Jadico Michael Jadico Caroline Janover Ryan Jefferson Jerome Katz Hayley Kennedy Bereket Ketete Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirchheimer Kelcey Kraus Tristan Kromer Martin and Nancy Kuckly Pamela Leake Mike Leavy Ann Lefeve Margaret Lemming John Leonard
Mr. Nathan Levin David Levy Bruce Libby Anna Linton Meghan and Charles Lockwood Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch Catherine Maguire Marie Marano Hannah Marshall Erin Matkowski Ryan Mauro Mr. Benjamin McCleary Bill McCormick Bettina McCrady Mrs. Rebecca McDermott Louise Micallef Aaron Miller Mr. Robert Mitchell Mrs. Sue-Ellen Mitchell Renee Moe Cynthia Mollenkopf Mr. Andrew Moran Mr. Charles Mosher Molly Mugler Connor Murphy Mrs. Sandra A. Murphy Andrew Murray Grace Murray Sarah Nathan Jack Near Mr. and Mrs. F. Barry Nelson Megan O’Hara Mr. Stephen O’Leary Saviero Parisi Mark Partridge Eileen Paternostro “General” Jared M Patton Scott Pettit Mr. and Mrs. John Philbrick
2017 Donors Mrs. Katherine Pillsbury Mr. William Przedpelski Taylor Rains Mrs. Karen Restaino Mrs. Nancy Rice Mr. Zachary Rioux David Robertson Patricia Saunders Carol Schwab Eric Seymour Michael Sherman Patrick Sieber Mr. Peter Simpson Wade Smith Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Smyth Benjamin Soule Erica Spencer Dana Sprole Mr. Ethan Sprole Mrs. Irene St. Germain Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stearns Mark Stone Lee Stuck Andrea Su Mr. Jesse Sunenblick Denise Tajan-Dillon Cyrus Tingley Rip Tompkins Stan Tupaj Mr. Daniel Wall Ms. Olivia Wall Lindsay Ward Thomas Warner Mr. Richard Wechsler Weston’s Farm, LLC Mariellen Whelan “Mode” George Williams Mr. and Mrs. Seth Worcester Mr. Joel Wylie Wyonegonic Camps Ellen Zelman
Brave (to $49) Joseph Agbasi John Andreae Mrs. Jean Andrews Kristy Andrews Cooper Arnott Declan Arnott Mrs. Tammy Arthur Christopher Balderston David Balderston Ross Barnard Adele Barzeulait Melinda Baxter Cynthia Beans Brian Bechler Wendy Beckerman Kirk Beckman Amy Beckwith Theresa Benetti Allison Bensen Mr. Matthew Bergreen Sudipa Biswas Caitlin Blair Diana Blaisdell Mr. and Mrs. H. Mercer Blanchard
Craig Bostwick Anna Bremner Abigail Browarsky Mr. Sandford Brown Mr. C. Benjamin Brush Mr. Brian Buckey Syam Buradagunta Michael Calamaras Julia Carn Ms. Holly Carriere Kami Carulli Sunyoung Chai Mr. George Cleveland Benjamin Cobbold Mr. Michael Colt Emily Conaway Gil Connolly Mr. Michael Connolly Mitchell Conover Jonathan Consalvo Mr. Quinn Davis Jennifer Desrosiers Amy Dickstein Mr. Daniel Dinsmore Fred and Catherine Dockery Katherine Dobosz Arthur Duggan Kathryn Clay Dunnan David Eaddy Madeline Eenigenburg Nighisti Egziabher Jaimee Ehrenfried Brandon Emerson Charles Ewig Samuel Fanburg Kate Farmer Daniel Faron Elizabeth Faron Derek Ferguson David Fisher Jared Fisher John Fleury Tim Foran Mr. and Mrs. John Foster Kyle Friedrichs Christopher Fulenwider Steve Gannalo Jim Gleason Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goetz Christian Greer Gino Grilli Jesse Grooms Naomi Gruer Linda Hang Jeffrey and Merrily Hansen Tom Harris Michael Hauge Mr. Andrew Herrold Mr. and Mrs. David Hesselink Allstair Ilsley Mr. Matthew Jablonski Vaibhav Jain Djuro Karanovic Celia Kelly James Kempner Mr. William Lang Mary Laprade
Andrew Larkin Paige Larson William Lewis Scott Leyden Mr. Oliver Linnenbank Sara Linton Alexander Lowitt Thomas Lunney Belen Madariaga Laura Malaguerra Amy Manchester Christa Marano Lauren Marano Eve Marden Gregory Marra Mr. Edward Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Martin Brogan Matthews Laura Maytorena Michael McGinnis Sally C. McGonagle Ms. Linda McGuire Alexander McQuilling Andrew Menaquale Asha Merz Corey Miller Elizabeth Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mitchell Mr. Roger Moister
Peter Morris JoAnn Murphy-Genter Mrs. Barbara Mason Murphy Nicole Musgrove Matthew Neff Gabriella Norena “Scout” Luke Norena Mr. Philip O’Brien Matthew O’Neill Terrence O’Toole Reynolds Oare Peter Pacelli Meikle Paschal Matthew Paseltiner Terry Patton Emily Pellowe Nayeli Pena TJ Pepping Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Probert Mr. and Mrs. John Przedpelski Kenneth R. Rafferty Joe Raines Edward Ramos Mr. Rory Regan Ciara Reidy Taylor Renaud Mr. David Rich Mr. Sullivan Ricker Ben Rizika
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2017 Donors In honor of Dave and Peg Mason Sandy Graves Mrs. Ellen Kouwenhoven Mrs. Irene St. Germain
In memory of “Chief” Garth Nelson Bill Daetsch In memory of Becky Blodgett L. Jane Gleason
Gifts to the Hallowell Fund
In memory of Lois Brown L. Jane Gleason
Gary and Rosie Bensen Elizabeth Hallowell
In memory of John Alden Mrs. Llewellyn Alden In memory of Peter T. Iskyan, ‘71 - ‘72 Anonymous
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Joseph Tilton Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tonjes Mr. Jay Treuhaft Gaia Uman Anne W. Van Lonkhuyzen Thomas Webel Mr. William Webster Scott Wexler Mrs. Rosemary White Alexandra Wilder Anne Wilkinson Miles Williams Graham Williamson Andrew Willingham David Wilson Mrs. Sarah Wilson Catie Wood George C. Wood Marena Wood Al-Jaquan Woodridge Mrs. Mary Worthington
Gifts In Honor In honor of Frank and Pam Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Arnott In honor of Trapper and Mode Cluchey Jody Sataloff In honor of Gil Connolly Mrs. Joan Connolly In honor of Travis and Luke Faust Tom and Winnie Faust In honor of Rob and Patrick Macdonald Nicholas and Louella Martin
Donors who give via monthly or quarterly recurring donations. Mr. Luke Billings “Trapper” Dan Cluchey and Miriam Becker-Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Cluchey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Forbes Dave and Cathy Griffiths Carl Jones Mr. and Mrs. Russell Neale Darcy Phillips Donald R. and Jenifer K. Reynolds
Gifts In Memory
Roger Roberts Jamie Rubens Mr. Stuart Ryan Frank Sallo Meredith Sanderson Peter Sargent Anthony Scavo Tess Schaberg Robert Scheerer Emily Schmidt Margaret Schmidt Laura Schoenbeck Mickey Schwab Brittany Segals Mr. Yoel Selassie Frances Shafer Ernest Siciliano Joshua Simpson Mary Christine Smith Mr. Robert Smith Margen Soliman Austin Spence Hunter Sprole Ms. Rebekah Sprole Greg Stahl Benjamin Steinberg Sam Steinberg Mary Stinson William Stout Mr. Peter Strohmeier Yseline Suarez James Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. William Tashman Anne Terkovich Mrs. Lorraine Thorpe Jennifer Tibus
Agawam Torch Bearers
In memory of Dave Mason Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hutchinson Mr. Roger Roberts Ardelle Foss Weston’s Farm Martha Dula Mr. Charleigh Davis Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson Mark and Nancy Lowitt Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gregg Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stearns Gary and Rosie Bensen Mrs. Joan Connolly Wyonegonic Camps Bill McCormick Molly Mugler Mr. Hugh Pearson Mr. and Mrs. John Calhoun Bruce Libby Sally McGonagle Sandy Graves Ellen Zelman Mr. Alan Bennett Mr. Andrew Greene Mr. John Watkins Yseline Suarez Mr. Benjamin Esty and Ms. Raquel Leder Kimberlee Terrien Karen Blauvelt Mr. Robert Kurtz and Ms. Yuko Aimi Mr. William Hogan, IV Dr. Charles de Sieyes Mr. Thomas Vermylen Mr. and Mrs. David DeCamp Renee Moe Mr. Robert A. Dow Mr. and Mrs. W. Marshall Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Dirck Barhydt Jr Mr. Daniel Schuker Mr. and Mrs. Saunders Mason In memory of William Neuenhaus Carol Strobeck In memory of Jeffrey Rose David Schwartz Foundation Stephen Langlois Bentley Merrick Frederick Rose In memory of Luie & Les Graves Sandy Graves
Gifts to the Main Idea Endowment The Nelson/Mormile Family
Gifts to the Main Idea and Camperships Endowment The Harden Family John R. McCune Charitable Trust Mr. Robert Kurtz and Ms. Yuko Aimi Mr. Hugh Pearson Stu Upson
Gifts to the Mary Williams Gregg Endowment Mr. Eric Egertson Mr. Laurence Flood Bob Gregg, Jr. Mr. H. Hollis Hunnewell Mr. Willard Hunnewell Mr. Richard Morgan The Nelson/Mormile Family Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Pratt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schibli E. Hope Taylor Mr. Robert Taylor The Harbor Foundation Janet Ver Planck Mr. Christopher Williams Mr. Francis Williams
Gifts to the Preservation Trust Gary and Rosie Bensen Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Crane
Gifts in Kind Mr. and Mrs. Lee Adourian Scott Degerberg Alex Ewig The Good Life Market Hancock Lumber Billy Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Colby Hunter Karen Malm Susan Mondabaugh Pepsi Beverages John Schmidt and Liz Vogel Josh Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Smyth Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stanton
2017 Donors and Volunteers Sysco Northern New England Webbs Mills Eats Karin Whitten Peter and Karen WIlson
Corporate Matching Gifts Aetna Foundation Alliance Bernstein AmazonSmile Foundation Ball Corporation Bank of America Foundation Chubb Federal Insurance Company Citizens Charitable Foundation Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Duke Energy Foundation Gartner Google Inc. HSBC Philanthropic Programs Microsoft Matching Gift Program Morgan Stanley MSCI, Inc. Scottrade, Inc. The Prudential Foundation Thomson Reuters UnumProvident Corporation
2017 Volunteers Alexi Alin-Hvidsten “Lt” Mark Andrews “Bos’n” Frank Anthony Pam Anthony Raul Arias Cooper Arnott Amilcar and Enid Arvelo “Bos’n” Bill Auerswald Cooper Auerswald “Mate” Hannah Babcock Walter Backman “General” Chris Balderston “Mode” Adam Bechler Orion Beers Steve Bell “Sarge” Matt Benseler “Dusty” Ali Bensen “Bos’n” Matt Bergreen Dylan Blackington Rusty Blackington Jim Brennan “Capt” Pete Caesar Charlotte Calhoun “Bos’n” John Calhoun Joe Cannon “Trapper” Dan Cluchey “Mode” Jeremy Cluchey “Inspector” Tom Colesby “Colonel” Gil Connolly “Doc” Ray Crawley “Coach” Bob Demont “FM” Jackson Dinsmore Mitchell Earley Yvette Earley “Ace” Allyn Engle Dan Faron “Sarge” Travis Faust Mickey Feeney “General” Matt Fitzsimmons Max Forbes
Mike Forbes “Yeoman” Sam French “Loot” Bob Fryer Cathy Griffiths Dave Griffiths Will Griffiths Brian Grzymski “Slugger” Chris Hayes Erin Hayes Sara Hayes “Inspector” Matt Jablonski Cam Jackson “Colonel” Jack Jepson Ashlee Johnson “FM” Carl Jones “Colonel” Mark Jones Tim Kendall “Lt” Josh Lemaitre Turk Lewis “Striker” Jamie Leyden “Scout” Bosco Li “Bowman” Oliver Linnenbank “Major” Brent Locke “Swampy” Alex Lowitt
Nancy Malm “Bowman” Scott Malm “Capt” Peter Mason Bill McCarter “Dusty” Zachary McEwen “General” Charlie Moder “Coach” Connor Moriarty “Corp” Jacob Morse “Coach” Connor Murphy Connor Murray “Lt” Parker Murray Will Nash “Scout” Luke Noreña “Cujo” Joseph Noreña Paul O’Riordan Joel Osgood “Dodger” Luke Osselaer “Ensign” Beth Osselear Harry Philbrick “Dodger” Andrew Phillips “Skipper” Charlotte Phillips “Admiral” Darcy Phillips “Major” Duncan Phillips Stephanie Phillips
“Scout” Zach Plaut “Doc” Scott Pragoff “Swampy” Brad Przedpelski “Ace” Ciara Reidy Jen Reynolds Sully Ricker “Coach” Alex Rodriguez Andrew, Jessica, Brooke, and Emily Rogers Chris Rogers Mike Sandler, JC Liam Schaberg “Cox’n” Rich Schaberg “Sparks” Austin Scheerer “Bowman” Josh Schmidt “Ensign” Teddy Schroeder “Inspector” Dan Schuker Robel Selassie Hunter Simpson “Chips” Steve Slovenski Kenton Slovenski “Major” Ben Small “Colonel” John Somers “Scout” Stuart Sopp
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2017 Donors and Volunteers
“Coach” Alex Spence “JJ” Jon Sprole “Sarge” Russell Sprole Teddy Strzetelski Chelsea Terkovich “Ranger” Paul Terkovich “Cruiser” Aaron Thomas “Corp” Emily Waller Jon Webel Alan White “Trapper” Harrison White “Gimpy” Karin Whitten “Admiral” Peter Wilson “Cruiser” Jen Wright
The Hiawatha Society
Recognition of donors who have established planned gift arrangements with Agawam Frank and Pam Anthony “Bos’n” Bill and “Ensign” Emily Auerswald Mr. Frederick Beddard Gary and Rosie Bensen Mike and Kara Bensen Michael and Lisa Berg Porter D. and Susan O’R. Caesar Jim and Mary Beth Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cobb Tim and Louise Crane Robert and Priscilla Demont “Dusty” Bob Dow Mr. Timothy Evers Mr. Michael P. Forbes Bob and Liz Fryer Matthew and Judith Gardner William Glass Patricia Grant & Family Andrew Greene Mr. Robert E. Gregg, Jr. Elizabeth Hallowell
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Mary and Tom Henderer “Bos’n” Robert and Dana Holland The Hutchinson Family Mr. Mark C. Jones Meghan and Charles Lockwood “Bowman” Scott Malm Appleton and Caroline Mason Dave and Peg Mason Mr. George Mason, Jr. Jim and Adie Moran Mr. Peter Mason Mr. Morgan Murray, Jr. Margaret D. Philbrick “Admiral” Darcy Forbes Phillips Cooke Read Mr. Oliver Reid Donald R. and Jenifer K. Reynolds Richard and Sara Schaberg Mr. John Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. W. Marshall Schmidt Steve Slovenski Ben and Katie Small Peter and Alison Small Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Snyder, III John and Kristen Somers Jon and Andrea Sprole Mr. John R. Whitton, Jr.
Agawam, My Agawam Campaign Cabinet and Volunteers “Bos’n” Frank Anthony, Co-Chair “Major” Ben Small, Co-Chair Victoria Alin “Capt” Pete Caesar “Mode” Jeremy Cluchey “Chips” Alex Cobb “Coach” Bob Demont Brian Grzymski “FM” Carl Jones “Bowman” Scott Malm Jen Reynolds
“Cruiser” Jon Sands “Cox’n” Richard Schaberg Alison Schweizer “JJ” Jon Sprole “Sarge” Russell Sprole “Lt” Tom VanBenschoten “Admiral” Peter Wilson “Cruiser” Patrick Wright
Gifts and Pledges to the Agawam, My Agawam Campaign Includes gifts and pledges made through May 15, 2018
Anonymous Frank and Pam Anthony “Bos’n” Bill and “Ensign” Emily Auerswald Tommy and Chrissy Barnard S.J. and Shelby Baxter Mr. Frederick Beddard Gary and Rosie Bensen Mike and Kara Bensen SouperGuide and Pam Bensen Howard and Letizia Blum Porter D. and Susan O’R. Caesar Eric R. and Mary Calhoun Erik and Danielle Calhoun John and Charlotte Calhoun Tom and Jeanne Capasse “Bos’n” Clai Carr Jim and Mary Beth Carroll “Trapper” Dan Cluchey and Miriam Becker-Cohen Sally and Jeremy Cluchey Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cobb Tim and Louise Crane “Coach” Bob and Priscilla Demont Doug and Calvine Dunnan John and Debbie Edwards “Skipper” Alan and Heather Enos
The Faison Family The Faust Family The Feeney Family The Fitzsimmons Family Andrew and Jennifer Fleiss Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Frank The French Family Bob and Liz Fryer The Gerson Family Andy and Sue Goodenough Bob Gregg, Jr. Dave and Cathy Griffiths The Grzymski Family Nick Hammerschlag Kathie Hayes Jeff and Sanna Henderer Robert (“Bos’n”) and Dana Holland Robert R. Hoopes, Jr. Carl Jones Doug and Melissa Jones Rusty and Alice Kendall Skip and Patsy Kendall Stephen and Tabitha King Brent Locke Meghan and Charles Lockwood Karen Malm “Bowman” Scott Malm The Mannix Family Appleton and Caroline Mason Dave* and Peg Mason George G. Mason, Jr. Peter and Lynne Mason George W.C. “Bill” McCarter Jim and Adie Moran Connor Moriarty Atta Nouel Moris* Mr. Murray Morse Carrie and Basil Murray Robert and Amy Murray Stephen and Sarah Murray Charlotte Phillips “Admiral” Darcy Forbes Phillips Yann Pigeaire Cooke Read Oliver Reid Donald R. and Jenifer K. Reynolds “General” Andrew and Jessica Rogers Mr. Jonathan Sands The Schaberg Family John Schmidt and Liz Vogel Mr. and Mrs. W. Marshall Schmidt Alison and William Schweizer “Chips” Steve Slovenski Ben and Katie Small Mr. and Mrs. Peter Small The Smith Family “Colonel” John and Kristin Somers Pierre Sorel Jerry and Beth Sprole Jon and Andrea Sprole “Sarge” Russell Sprole TBM Hardwoods, Inc. Paul and Chelsea Terkovich James and Tara Waters Karin and Don Whitten Peter and Karen Wilson “Cruiser” Patrick and “Cruiser” Jennifer Wright
Funds and Endowments Main Idea and Campership Endowments Permanently restricted endowments from which the income supports the Main Idea and full or partial Camp Agawam Camperships. GENERAL MAIN IDEA AND CAMPERSHIP ENDOWMENT - $708,906 MAIN IDEA ENDOWMENT - $14,040 EMILY G. McCAMPBELL CAMPERSHIP ENDOWMENT - $61,453 Established in memory of Emily G. McCampbell, and intended to provide general tuition assistance for Agawam’s seven-week season. GOVERNOR MASON CAMPERSHIP ENDOWMENT - $81,910 Intended to support a Main Idea boy’s enrollment in the seven-week camping season. Initiated in 1989 by George G. Mason, Sr. in memory of Appleton A. Mason – “the Governor” – and supported by the generosity of the Mason family and other friends. MARY AND ELMER BARTELS CAMPERSHIP ENDOWMENT - $107,303 Established in honor of Elmer and Mary Bartels and intended to fund tuition assistance for disabled campers to attend the Camp Agawam seven-week season. SANDRA CAMPBELL MEMORIAL FUND - $201,934 Named in honor of Sandra Campbell, this fund provides assistance for both Main Idea and seven-week Camperships. VANDER VEER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT - $2,684 An endowment in memory of Judith Vander Veer that is intended to help support one boy a season for the Main Idea program.
Other Permanently Restricted Endowments BERG INTERNATIONAL FUND - $10,000 Established by Michael and Lisa Berg, camp parents, this fund provides support for additional compensation for international staff, thus encouraging continued involvement of this important component of Agawam’s camp community. MARY WILLIAMS GREGG ENDOWMENT FOR LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT - $263,027 Established in 1998 in memory of Mary Gregg, a member of Agawam Council’s Board of Directors from 1991 to 1997, this fund provides grants to allow deserving Agawam staff members to engage in training or other experiences that will enhance their leadership and outdoor education skills, specifically applicable to future contributions at Agawam.
Other Temporarily Restricted and Unrestricted Funds AGAWAM, MY AGAWAM CAMPAIGN CAMPERSHIP FUND - $5,149 AGAWAM, MY AGAWAM CAMPAIGN MAIN IDEA FUND - $12,056 PRESERVATION TRUST - $75,023 Funds from the Preservation Trust, designated to help preserve the Agawam environment and program viability, have allowed Agawam Council to purchase over 60 acres of adjacent open land, professionally plan the future of Agawam and its governance, and embark on a comprehensive tree planting program. AP MASON FUND - $4,810 The Ap Mason Memorial Fund was established to honor the memory of Appleton A. Mason, Jr. by his family and friends. Ap was involved with Agawam throughout his life, as a camper, staff person, Camp Director, Trustee Emeritus, mentor, and friend. He passed away on July 25, 2001. The Ap Mason Memorial Fund has been designated for Campership and Preservation needs of the Agawam Council. HALLOWELL FUND - $5,082 Established by Elizabeth Hallowell, camp parent, funds can be distributed to enhance Agawam’s ability to properly compensate key seasonal staff. all balances as of 9/30/17
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Treasurer’s Report Agawam remains in a strong and sound financial position thanks to the generosity of our donors, the loyalty of our camp families, and the expertise and dedication of our leadership staff. Agawam continues to practice conservative financial management of the resources that have been generously contributed to the Council. We strive to continue the traditions and commitment to stewardship established by multiple generations of the Mason family and Garth Nelson, along with past and present Agawam Council and leadership team members. Financially, Agawam had another strong development result in fiscal 2017. In addition, the Council voted recently to increase the annual draw rate on the endowment to 3% from 2.5%. This decision was based on the recent increase in interest rates from historically low levels and the solid investment performance we have experienced over the last several years. This change will boost the endowment support for the Main Idea and Camp Agawam Camperships. Since the draw rate was reduced from 4.5% in 2012, we have successfully increased our annual fundraising support for the Main Idea and Camperships. We are grateful for the continued and growing support from our community. Agawam’s leadership team delivered a very strong financial result on the operating side. Camp was full, and tuition revenue was ahead of expectations. Operating expenses were under budget on several fronts. This combination generated a relatively large operating surplus that helped restore the working capital that was consumed by the modest operating loss in the prior year. Tuition revenue for FY2017 was $1,094,798, up from $1,032,235 in F2016. Tuition revenue growth going forward will be constrained by two conscious strategic planning decisions by the Council and Leadership team. First, to keep the tuition growth rate at or below the rate of inflation. Second, to reduce half-season enrollments of older boys, thereby forgoing some of the premium tuition fees associated with halfseason campers. Staff salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes make up our largest annual expense, with food, insurance, and maintenance and equipment comprising the other major components. Agawam finished the 2017 fiscal year with cash of $823,368, long-term debt of $406,201 and nothing drawn on our line of credit. Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities stood at a very strong 16 to 1. The long-term debt relates to our purchase of the adjacent Frog Hollow waterfront property that the Council had previously deemed to be strategically important for preserving the Agawam camp experience. The Council purchased the property for $429,000, financed by a commercial mortgage from TD Bank. While our buildings and land are carried on our balance sheet at a book value of more than $2,200,000, their full value property tax assessment is over $3,500,000. Early gifts to the Agawam, My Agawam Campaign have fully funded the construction on our new Challenge Course and Infirmary, and we have received several restricted donations directed towards long-term funds supporting Camperships, Main Idea, and Summer Staff compensation, as well as our Preservation Trust. Agawam’s 2017 balance sheet now includes $1.4 million of contributions receivable, which are also an important preliminary result of the Campaign. Thank you all for your generous support! Total investments of $1,533,364 represent our donor-restricted permanent endowments and our unrestricted Preservation Trust balances. Of that total, $80,340 is unrestricted and $1,453,024 is restricted by donors. Agawam continues to take a relatively passive approach to the management of our endowment, favoring very low-cost Fidelity indexed mutual funds for our global equity exposure and a mix of more targeted and lower-cost Fidelity mutual funds for our fixed income investments. In early 2016, the Council voted to raise the equity allocation of the Main Idea and Campership Endowment from 50% to 60%. The Council ended calendar 2017 with an asset allocation of 60% equities and 40% fixed income. For the calendar year that ended in 2017, the Main Idea and Campership Endowment generated a rate of return of 14.1%. For reference, a benchmark return implied by an allocation of 60% to the S&P 500 and 40% to the Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index would have been 14.5%. Relative performance was helped by our exposure to international equities, which performed better than the S&P. Our conscious decision to limit the interest rate exposure of our fixed income portfolio with a shorter-duration allocation was a drag on relative performance. The Council is confident in our solid financial position but remains mindful that our historically modest operating surpluses and relatively small endowment will need to grow in order to provide us with sufficient funding to be forward thinking about preservation of the physical plant and the Agawam experience for the long term. The Council has taken some substantial steps to increase our flexibility here with the Agawam, My Agawam Campaign, but more work will be needed to ensure Agawam’s viability.
“Chips” Alex Cobb, Treasurer
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2017 Agawam Council Board of Directors Camp Agawam is governed by Agawam Council, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation formed in 1985 to ensure that Agawam would continue to thrive as a summer camp after the retirement of former Directors and owners, Dave and Peg Mason. The Agawam Council Board of Directors helps oversee the camping programs we provide, and works with “Chief” to ensure an outstanding experience for our campers and staff. The Board is made up of alumni, parents, and friends who volunteer their time to further Agawam’s mission. Officers President - Peter H. Mason Vice President - H. Franklin Anthony, III Treasurer - Alexander Cobb Secretary – J. Basil Murray
Darcy Phillips Andrew Rogers Jeffrey Rose* Benjamin Small James Waters Karin Whitten Peter Wilson, Jr.
Life Directors Porter Caesar II Matthew Gardner, Jr.
Young Alumni Representatives Carl Jones Brent Locke
Term Directors William Auerswald, Jr. Sloan Baxter Daniel Cluchey Jacob Creem Brian Grzymski Jeffrey Henderer Robert Holland Meghan Lockwood Scott Malm
Directors and Trustees Emeriti Robert Gregg, Jr. David Mason* Margaret Mason W. Marshall Schmidt Committee Members Thomas Barnard Frederick Beddard Matthew Benseler
Statement of Activities as of September 30
(Excerpted from Financial Review performed by Macpage, South Portland, ME) FY2017
FY2016
REVENUE Tution & training Interest & dividends Contributions Other income
$ $ $ $
TOTAL REVENUE
$ 1,217,168
EXPENSES Program: Camp Agawam & Main Idea Management & General Fundraising
$ $ $
TOTAL EXPENSES
$ 1,449,854
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS
$ (232,686) $ (124,562)
NON-OPERATING REVENUES & LOSSES Realized and Unrealized Gains on Investments Loss on Disposal of Assets Contributions Capital Campaign Expense Contribution Expense
1,094,798 23,843 40,889 57,638
$ $ $ $
1,032,235 24,681 446,095 55,751
$ 1,558,762
1,298,705 $ 77,049 $ 74,100 $
1,444,641 145,329 93,354
$ 1,683,324
$
112,879 $
64,436
$ $ $
(1,891) 2,393,586 $ (246,595) $ $
26,560 (55,859) (25,000)
TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUES & LOSSES $ 2,257,979
$
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$ (114,425)
$ 2,025,293
10,137
Howard Blum Eric Calhoun James Carroll Jeremy Cluchey Chip Connolly Scott Degerberg Robert Demont Morgan Dunnan William Fleiss Michael Forbes Robert Fryer Robert Gregg, Jr. David Griffiths Preston Hershey Deborah Hutchinson Joshua Lemaitre Sergio Mendoza Murray Morse, Jr. Joseph Noreña Steve O’Leary
Oliver Reid Andrew Rogers Richard Schaberg John Schmidt Steven Slovenski Alex Spence F. Russell Sprole Jonathan Sprole Paul Terkovich Edward Tufaro Jennifer Wright Staff Emily Auerswald Bruce Bartlett Michael Bensen Erik Calhoun Diehl Estes Karen Malm Judy Webel
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30
(Excerpted Financial Review performed by Macpage, South Portland, ME) FY2017 ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents Accounts receivable Contributions receivable short-term Other Total current assets
FY2016
$ $ $ $ $
823,368 2,764 353,428 1,611 1,181,171
$ $ $ $ $
455,996 37,070 25,268 1,611 519,945
Total Fixed assets
$
2,432,070 $
2,342,160
Contributions receivable long-term, net Donor restricted cash Investments - long term Total Other Assets
$ $ $ $
1,053,276 5,000 $ 1,533,364 $ 2,591,640 $
3,750 1,397,744 1,401,494
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 6,204,881
LIABILITIES Current liabilities LT liabilities Total liabilities
$ $ $
NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Total net assets
$ $ $ $
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$ 6,204,881
$ 4,259,849
73,048 $ 390,790 $ 463,838 $ 2,789,202 2,242,155 709,686 5,741,043
$ $ $ $
141,887 405,962 547,849 2,418,839 678,542 618,369 3,715,750
$ 4,263,599
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Upcoming Events
Agawam Council is an organization that provides a group living experience for young people through its programs: Camp Agawam and Main Idea at Camp Agawam. The nurturing, safe environment and facilities permit a wide variety of sports and learning activities. The ultimate goal is to promote personal growth, character, development of optimum potential and responsibility, leadership skills, enhancement of self-esteem, and awareness of community, beauty, truth, fortitude, and love for everyone involved with the organization.
48th Main Idea at Camp Agawam June 16th to 22nd, 2018 99th Camp Agawam Season June 27th to August 14th, 2018 Agawam Council Summer Board Meeting August 18th and 19th, 2018
Camp Agawam 100th Celebration & Alumni Reunion! August 16th to 18th, 2019
More details, including rates and housing information, will be available at www.campagawam.org in late summer of 2018. Questions? Email reunion@campagawam.org #Agawam100