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Camp Dudley News A Camp Dudley Association Publication Serving Camp Dudley and Kiniya The oldest camp in the country — Since 1885
FALL 2017
Camp Dudley News A Camp Dudley Association Publication Serving Camp Dudley and Kiniya The oldest camp in the country — Since 1885
CAMP DUDLEY NEWS FALL 2017 Camp Dudley, Inc • 126 Dudley Road • Westport, NY 12993 • 518.962.4720
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Board of Trustees Matt Quigley, Chairman Peter Allen, Mike Bransford, Bill Bullock, Pat Butler, Marcus Chioffi, Caroline Deans, Joey Donahue, Donna Granfors, D’Anne Hurd, Karen Johnson, Robin Johnson, Jack Kotz, Rich Maxwell, Sean McCalla, Whitney Phelps, John Ulin, Mark Valkenburgh, Jay Wells, Kathy Wiseman
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40 Building for the Future
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Year-Round Team Director, Camp Dudley Matt Storey Director, Camp Kiniya Marnie McDonagh Business Manager Fred Guffey Assistant Business Manager Jesse Smith Leadership, Admissions & Program Director Evan George Kiniya Leadership Development Director Kat Nelson Kiniya Outdoor Director & CSW Mollie Farnham-Stratton Development Director Dave Langston Database & Operations Manager Dawn Gay Communications Manager Brendan Loughman Kiniya Operations & Sustainability Director Tom Brayden Gap Program Director & Alumni Relations Tom McDonough Dudley Food Service Director Josh Olcott Kiniya Food Service Director Gail Coleman Dudley Plant & Property Manager Steve Denton Kiniya Plant & Property Manager Mike D’Amico Maintenance Staff Jeff Schwoebel, Ben Sudduth, John Tomkins, Scott Farrell, Angie Hill, Kristy Napper, Kissy Rowley Arts Director Mark Davenport Office Adminstrator Anita Johnson Camp Dudley Alumni Association Dave Ready, President • Peter Groves, V.P. Publication Assistance John & Martha Storey
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Announcing . . .
the Building For The Future — Capital Campaign —
Dear Friends, Every so often, history gives us an opportunity to do remarkable things which have impact over generations. This is one of those times. Following a truly incredible summer at Dudley and Kiniya, we are delighted to share the announcement of The Building For The Future Capital Campaign. This $10 million, fiveyear, community-wide effort will support significant construction, renovation and scholarship investment in both Westport and Colchester. Campaign Chairman #11889 Dwight Poler framed it well when he said, “Rooted in our ‘Strategic Vision for the Future: 2020 Vision,’ this campaign helps preserve, maintain and enhance Camp resources including our beautiful properties and scholarship funding.” The Building For The Future Capital Campaign (BFTF) has many facets but broadly falls into three areas: • Major new capital project investments of $7,550,000. • Long term investments in our people of $1,800,000. • Campus renovations and improvements of $650,000.
This extensive campaign, encompassing both Dudley and Kiniya, creates amazing opportunities for young
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men and young women. More details can be found at www.campdudley.org/future, the campaign’s online headquarters. There you will find our complete case statement, illustrations of projects already in use and a list of individuals and families who are currently committed to the campaign. On page 40 of this magazine you will also find more information. With terrific early support from the Trustees, the members of the Camp Dudley Foundation, alumni, staff, parents and friends we are well on our way with more than $7,800,000 pledged to the campaign at this time! The willingness of our community to step forward with multi-year pledges (with, in some cases, valuable early fulfillment) has allowed us to move forward with critical campaign projects that benefited campers this past summer. The new Coleman Dining Hall at Kiniya, the Leadership Barn at Dudley and the Gap Year Educational program are three such examples. As you consider your capital gift we ask that you be mindful of Camp’s ongoing need to maintain a strong Annual Fund. Please continue your support of the Annual Fund while also considering an ambitious gift to the Capital Campaign. The Annual Fund supports
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our scholarship funding, leadership programs, and facility maintenance at both Camps. The Building For The Future Capital Campaign addresses specific strategic long term investments in our physical plant, people and properties! It is easy to make your pledge to The Building For The Future Capital Campaign. Simply visit the campaign website, www.campdudley.org/future, for a pledge form which allows you to tell us about your commitment and preferred time of fulfillment. You may also make your gift online at www.campdudley. org/givenow. Aspirational gifts are inspirational! We have all been touched in some way by how our Camps change lives. We teach boys and girls a way of life. More than just a motto, “The Other Fellow First� sets the course that thousands of campers have lived by. We honor our past by investing in the future. For the past 133 years the Camp Dudley Family has joined together, whenever opportunity or need has emerged, to raise the funding required to fortify our camps. We are continually inspired by the extraordinary generosity of the entire Dudley and
Matt Storey #13804 Director, Camp Dudley
Kiniya community when it is called upon to do great things. Your gift is essential in ensuring the strongest possible future for our two camps and will extend their legacy for generations to come. Please join us in supporting this historic campaign. Your generous pledge will allow us to create the next level in excellence for the leaders of tomorrow.
Marnie McDonagh #20001 Director, Camp Kiniya
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Letters to the Editor Marnie was happy to have a visit from Kiniya alumna Lisa Goch Adamczyk. Wrote Marnie, “Lisa, who was at Kiniya from 1973-76, loved Camp so much Marianne (left) and Lisa at Kiniya that she and her husband moved to Clay Point Road a mile from Kiniya. She worked on staff as tennis and waterski instructor in 2009, proudly received #21642. Lisa walks and rides her horse through Camp frequently and brings her Kiniya Alumnae friends to retrace their footsteps when they’re visiting. “Marianne Pyke Kalousdian and I visited camp this summer as we have done each summer since I moved to Vermont 10 years ago. We were so impressed with the continued beauty of the camp, that holds so many wonderful memories for us. We were sad to see some old structures gone but the new ones are so nice. We were delighted to see the grounds kept just as beautifully as we remembered. “It was almost lunch time and we walked past the tennis courts where girls were busy playing. When we came to the new dining hall, we saw girls hanging out, sitting and talking, just being relaxed and social with one another. We went in and saw girls setting tables. We asked if they were waitresses, and they said yes. That brought back memories! We were so happy to see a beautiful picture of Marilyn and Jack Williams hanging prominently on the wall, for all to see, and a plaque about them. A real tribute to them, showing the girls how important the Williams family was in creating such a magical place. “We walked around camp and reminisced about all of our experiences. We know that things have changed since Kiniya was sold but were happy to see so many things still the same. “We sat down with Marnie and talked about all the experiences available for the girls. Marnie's passion for Kiniya quickly became clear to us. She is committed to maintaining Kiniya's rich traditions while blending them with a changing world. She creates programs to meet the needs of young girls while helping them develop lasting experiences and friendships. Paying particular attention to details, keeping traditions alive, and
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bringing new and exciting activities has alway been what Kiniya does best. I look forward to seeing Kiniya develop, helping girls form lasting friendships and memories. #21642 Lisa Goch Adamczyk #16384 Taylor Brown, Washington, DC, wrote to Matt and Brendan Loughman recently. “Hope you guys are doing well and Jenna and Taylor Brown at Hymn Sing that the Summer went great. Apologies for missing reunion — it has been quite a busy Summer. Jenna wrapped up her 7-week training in Georgia for her new government job and we roadtripped back to DC this weekend. Wanted to share an article that was posted on a website "Jobs in Sports" in which values and personal mission were discussed. Needless to say, I had to reference Dudley! Looking forward to seeing you on the reunion trail and catching up, Matt. Best, #16384 Taylor”
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Embracing Flexibility
o matter what capacity you work in sports, your values and mission will evolve over time. This is what Taylor Brown, an instructor at Georgetown University, learned as he grew professionally. “The first institution that shaped my character was Camp Dudley in upstate New York. The motto was simple: ‘The Other Fellow First,’” said Brown. “This simple slogan inspired me to think of others before myself. Then, in my experience with two Jesuit institutions, I was inspired by the Jesuit value of ‘women and men for others.’ This inspired me to live a life devoted to service, specifically to pursue a career as a nonprofit executive.” His work with PeacePlayers International gave him the opportunity to develop the organization’s core values: Seeing People as People, Culture of Collaboration, and Inside Out Transformation. “Working in an environment where we measure performance against those values has been a rewarding experience,” he continued. “The key themes that cut across each of the institutions I’ve been a part of, along with my core values, have guided my own personal decision making throughout my career. I felt a personal calling to serve abroad, which then fostered a career in nonprofit management and teaching.”
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Small World #14000 Blake Little, wrote from Stuttgart, Germany this spring. Blake, a teacher with the Department of Defense, had just returned from a Physical Education & Health conference in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. “Each year we try to get an established keynote speaker. This year I was able to get one of my student’s fathers, Dr. Jim Lynch, who happens to be a Special Forces and team doctor for the USA Olympic Swim team. It was an honor and a privilege to have him.” This is where the story gets interesting. “After the conference Dr. Lynch said he would be happy to come to our high school and speak about college readiness to my classes. He came and as he was going through his slide presentation, he showed a picture of an ATC (“certified athletic trainer”) saying how much he respected this profession. As I looked at the slide more closely, I couldn¹t help but notice a GC (“Good Counsel”) logo on the breast pocket of the guy pictured and
honored I was to hear Dr. Lynch pay such a tribute to Peter. This truly made my day and I just wanted to pass this note on to our family, Dudley family, and friends. I also want to thank Peter for being such a role model to me as a Dudley camper, leader and ATC. Regards, #14000 Blake.” #12135 Peter responded: “Yes indeed! What a small world! Dr. Lynch, Jim, was our Sports Medicine Fellow through Bethesda Naval/Walter Reed in 2009/2010. So he was with us during our football team’s very good years. Jim is a wonderful guy and great doctor. We really enjoyed that year working with him here at GC and he has continued his work with sports medicine. Thank you for sharing Blake. Best, Pete” Ed. Note: Blake Little teaches for the Department of Defense in Stuttgart, Germany. His cousin #12135 Peter J. Kotz is Head Athletic Trainer – Sports Medicine Department, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, MD. #21772 Abby Wiseman, Williamstown, MA, and a senior at Holderness School, was on a NOLS White Water trip on the Green River in Utah after finishing her time this summer as an AL at Kiniya’s first session. Her NOLS instructor was Alli Bray, who also happened to be one of the NOLS instructors on the first session all girls Kiniya NOLS trip this summer. That trip had two of Abby’s campers from last summer when she was a JL in Ark, as well as many other campers she knew. A fun coincidence!
Jim Lynch (far right) Photo Courtesy: Jim Lynch
I said aloud to Dr. Lynch¹s wife (sitting next to me) that, ‘He looks very much like my cousin Peter.’ She looked back at me and said, ‘How do you know Peter Kotz?’ I couldn¹t spit the words out fast enough that he was my cousin! Both of us were amazed! Following the presentation I spoke with Dr. Lynch who told me how he and Peter had met and we laughed and talked about him. Dr. Lynch said he got the photo of Peter when Pete was on national television covering a game. He also said that Peter was one of the best ATC’s he has EVER worked with. You can imagine how proud and
In green is NOLS instructor Alli Bray. Abby Wiseman is rowing.
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The Gifts of Family, Friends and Fun! #14992 Dave Ready, CDA President
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hether paddling into the glowing blue waters of Lake Champlain, sending a Frisbee floating across the entire length of main campus, or keeping a tennis rally going as long as possible, just because you don’t want it to end — the 2017 Camp Dudley Association Reunion allowed nearly 300 alumni, family, and friends the experience of a perfect Dudley moment — or two — or three — over the last weekend of August. For two days, alumni and guests had the privilege of participating in everything that a traditional Camp Dudley choice time has to offer, including swimming at Swim Point, archery at the Waller Glen, arts and crafts at Brodie, and boating at the Avery Boathouse — all made possible by the enthusiastic support of the summer staff who stayed on for an extra weekend to make the Reunion a complete Dudley-Kiniya summer experience. #8867 Bill Kingston, #8704 Bill Combs, and #8191 Alf Kaemmerlen enjoy the alumni gathering on the lawn of the new Hank Poler Leadership Barn.
Poler family members gather to celebrate at the dedication of the Leadership Barn, known as “Hank’s Place.”
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The Brodie Arts and Crafts Hut was open all weekend, much to the delight of families like the Peters.
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riday evening’s main event was the dedication of the Hank Poler Leadership Barn at the Old Boys & Girls Gathering, hosted by #18204 Martha and #8804 John Storey. The #7681 George “Mugger” Nelson golf tournament, now in its third decade, continued to raise money for camper scholarships, while allowing competitors to enjoy the beauty of the Westport “National” Golf Course. Following the news this spring of the passing of #9698 Warren Fuller, the annual Saturday afternoon capture the flag tournament was named in honor of Warren, forever memorializing the joy and spirit he brought to the tradition each year.
Top: Capture the Flag was enjoyed by all of the kids . . . big and small.
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Left: Great friends of Warren Fuller (see obituary p. 62) Doreen Canning, Page Maxwell, Doree Kesselbrenner, Rich Maxwell and many more, gathered to share memories.
n Saturday evening, Witherbee Hall was filled to capacity for the announcement of the 2017 Man of the Year, awarded to #10065 Bill McCutcheon (see page 10-11). Following the awards ceremony, the inimitable #14866 James Mayo returned to camp after a summer hiatus to lead the season’s final Hymn Sing. Throughout the whole weekend, #14962 Josh Olcott and his Beckman Hall staff made sure bellies were full and spirits were high, sharing food made with love and care.
Top: For the second year running, #16489 Kyle Ferguson led a very popular morning yoga group on the Chapel stage. Left:#15133 Mark Valkenburg displays textbook raftball form in an impromptu match at Swim Point. Fall 2017
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t Sunday’s Chapel service, an extra podium was required for this year’s tandem of Treibers, #17525 Pete Jr. and #10524 Pete Sr. who in alternating narratives traced their Dudley histories, interweaving stories both common and unique. In a fitting final message for the weekend before dispersing around the word once more, Dudley alumni were reminded by the Treibers that family is Dudley, and Dudley is family.
Top: #11320 Stephen Lutz, #7381 Paul Lutz, and Todd Fatzinger made the trip from Atlanta together.
— Time to Come Home — #11264 Mark “Davo” Davenport
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ime flies. Or is it time waits for no man. Or maybe it was best codified by Doctor Zeus who said, “How did it get to be so late so fast?” My favorite thing about Dudley has always been that as you age you simply join the next tier – camper becomes Leader, Leader becomes summer Staff and in some fashion we all become alumni. We all end up peers in the end with a shared experience of some measure. Hence, I paid special attention when my mentor turned peer, #7289 Ace Scharges, mentioned to me that we needed to brace for the changes coming our way. Specifically, the growth in the numbers of mature alums attending our annual CDA Reunion. His words fell on receptive ears and I felt it my responsibility to help make that happen. I spent much of my time during the past August gathering remembering my fellow fellows who have passed on way too soon for any of us to fully comprehend. These were friends who shaped my life and who I will sorely miss. So, I say to all my peers, young and old, come see us in 2018. Bring your extended family and show them what it is you’ve been talking about so fondly. If you haven’t seen us for awhile, you will be pleasantly surprised at how the changes at Camp have kept things very much the same as you remember. Please come for the CDA Reunion in August 2018. It truly is time to come home.
Top: Half of the dynamic Chapel duo, #17525 Pete Treiber, Jr. Middle: The other half of the speaking duo, #10524, Pete Treiber, Sr. Bottom: . . . and we’ll see you next year!
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50- and 75-Year Pins We are proud to recognize the following recipients of their Dudley pins, representing dedication to Camp for 50 and 75 years, respectively. If you have reached those milestones, but have yet to receive your pin, please let Dave Langston know at Dave@campdudley.org.
75-Year Pins Awarded #6409 #6420 #6445 #6463 #6505 #6556 #6581 #6589 #6595
Raymond Close, Princeton, NJ Stirling Aldrich, Bartlett, IL Philip Bates, Santa Barbara, CA George Webb, Princeton, NJ Frank Mountcastle, Richmond, VA Peter Buchanan, Hobe Sound, FL Berkeley Johnson, Mashpee, MA Hayden Hawthorne, Norton, VA Daniel Griffin, Fort Edward, NY
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Berk Johnson
Don “Goody” Goodwin
Pete Treiber
50-Year Pins Awarded #7104 Stephen Murray, Delray Beach, FL #10096 John Decker, Tupper Lake, NY #10199 Douglas Kallet, Sherrill, NY #10381 Jonathan Sager, Duxbury, MA #10459 D. Scott Powell, Bolton, MA #10463 Tom Mendl, White Plains, NY #10465 Steven White, Augusta, KS #10466 Donald Goodwin, Newbury, MA #10478 Arlin Jorge, Huntington, NY #10483 Robert Woodbury, Florham Park, NJ #10484 Paul Stebbins, Doral, FL #10490 David Kennedy, Houston, TX #10501 Robert Mackenzie, Houston, TX #10503 L. Thomas Mohr, San Jose, CA #10512 John Loughlin, Palm Coast, FL #10524 Peter Treiber, Sea Cliff, NY #10525 Scott Treiber, Oyster Bay Cove, NY #10540 Bradley Razook, Rye, NY #10551 David Ris, Montgomery Village, MD #10555 Dave Langston, Westport, NY
Dave “Fu” Langston
Scott Treiber
Tom “Fungo” Mendl
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#10643 Bill McCutcheon . . .
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itherbee Hall was packed for the announcement of Dudley’s highest award, the CDA Man of the Year. CDA President #14992 David Ready began by describing, “A nuts and bolts guy, a champion to get things done, the guy in the group you know you can always count on.”
Bill receives his Man of the Year Award with great joy!
Dave offered numerous hints to the crowd; “A force to be reckoned with on the playing fields, in the board room and in the Boathouse since his first summer as a Cub in Cutler Lodge in 1964. He recalled his days as a Leader “bringing pure joy, competitive spirit, and creativity to bear — whether as the lead conspirator of the ill-fated but legendary soapbox derby — or as a blue-skinned torch-bearer in the Dudley Olympics — or as the ‘Commander of Parris Island’ — or as an All-American Lacrosse Player for Johns Hopkins.” Dave described his service to the Board of Managers and “unglamorous but necessary work required to maintain the unrivaled physical treasure that is the Dudley campus.” Dave continued, “From the McCutcheon Weight Room — realized to support strength training for leaders — to the Pat Peavy Leadership Fund — which provides scholarship assistance to those leaders voted on by their peers as exemplifying the model of cabin leadership characterized by his late nephew, Pat — our Man of the Year has looked for ways to support those making life-changing differences every summer on these shores.” By now it was clear that our CDA Man of the Year was #10065 Bill McCutcheon, Jr.
Chairman Matt Quigley read the plaque for all to hear.
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Cheers and tears filled the hall, from the many family members on hand, to fellow alumni, parents and friends, as a humbled Bill came forward. Longtime Dudley friend #9408 Rusty Davis then had the crowd, and Bill himself, in hysterics over his recollections of Bill as a camper and Leader. Rusty described Bill’s exploits on the basketball court, with an improbable last- second buzzer-beater, to his poorly timed imitation of a police cruiser siren, as Rusty and a carload of Dudley Leaders were stopped by “Port Henry’s Finest.”
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CDA Man of the Year! Brother #8665 Mike McCutcheon shared family stories, what it was like to grow up as Bill’s big brother and how, when it came to Dudley, Bill was the one who strongly encouraged Mike’s reinvolvement and re-dedication to Camp. “At the end of the day,” said Mike, “Bill was my big brother.” Chairman #10643 Matt Quigley then read the Man of the Year Certificate, ending by saying that Bill had:
Big brother Mike thanked Bill for getting him re-involved at Camp.
“. . . perpetuated the McCutcheon family legacy of devotion, service and stewardship with late father #3229 Bill McCutcheon Sr., who came to Dudley nearly a century ago, brother #8665 Dr. Mike McCutcheon, wife, Terry, sister Linda and children #17065 Bill Jr., Helen and #22465 Cat, who have made a lasting philanthropic impact together.” Bill then spoke, sharing memories of his 53-year love affair with Dudley, as a camper, leader, staff member, CDA officer, Board Member and, for the last several years as “the harbormaster.” “Dudley has given me far more than I could ever give back,” Bill said. Per David Ready, “Bill joins his brother Mike, and his father Bill Sr. as the only father-and-two-son triumvirate to each be recognized in this way . . . for a lifetime spent in service to the other fellow.”
Rusty Davis gave a wonderful account of a young Bill as a leader.
Bill’s family came from far and near. Left to right: sister Linda Crow, daughter Cat, brother Mike, Bill, son Billy, and wife Terri. Daughter Helen wasn’t able to attend.
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Kiniya Alumnae & Families!
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Mark Your Calendars for August 24-26, 2018!
e invite you to return to retrace your footsteps for a wonderful weekend celebration of Kiniya’s past, present and future! All former campers, staff and families are invited. Whether you were a camper under Miss V.B, Harry Brown, Jack and Mimi Williams, or Marnie McDonagh, we are all part of the same Camp Community and we welcome you all! Those cherished ties of friendship and fellowship have connected us all throughout the years — regardless of our age. We have precious shared memories of campouts to the Moscow Property, hikes to Mt. Mansfield, icy dips in the lake, camp songs in the dining hall, Kiwi Celebrations, Awards Ceremonies, campfires, and many other camp traditions that still occur today. We have experienced and shared in the Kiniya Spirit (and that spirit is ALIVE and going strong). This will be an opportunity to share your story and to express gratitude for the place and people who have made Camp such a powerful influence in so many lives. Online registration will go live on our website campdudley.org in the New Year.
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Dudley Gap Experience Update What have the Gappers been learning?
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We have learned where our food comes from, and how to feed ourselves from local sources.
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We have learned how to foster our artistic sides, and have created space to reflect on what is important to us.
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1. Organic Farming with #16136 Adam Hainer at Juniper Hill in Wadhams, NY 2. Cooking classes with # 14962 Josh Olcott 3. Ceramics workshop at Craigaran in Keene, NY
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We have hosted and visited staff and alumni, and seen the power of this community’s spirit.
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3. Personal Finance with #17600 Fred Guffey 4. Google site visit with #15133 Mark Valkenburgh and family 5. New Canaan Country School program 6. Yoga, mindfulness and spirituality weekend with #16489 Kyle Ferguson 7. Poetry workshop with #10875 Steve Schmidt 8. NOLS expedition in the Southwest with staff and alums #21158 Glenn Patterson, #22830 Anita Johnson, #24014 Tom Brayden and #20278 Kelsey Goodwin Fall 2017
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The Dudley Gap Experience is off to a fantastic start, and our pioneer team is incredibly grateful to the Dudley & Kiniya community for this opportunity to learn and grow. If you are interested in joining the Dudley Gap Experience next September, please email Tom or Kat (tommcdonough@campdudley.org and kat@campdudley.org). Our program is open to young adults in any stage of their college or work life journeys. If you are looking for new experiences, meaningful relationships, and exciting life skills for your path ahead, this is the place for you. For more info, head to campdudley.org/gap Thanks to following staff and alums for your involvement: #15017 Evan George, #13804 Matt Storey, #16999 Jess Storey, #10555 LangFu, #14962 Josh Olcott, #21158 Glenn Patterson, #13758 Jake Rutter, #20278 Kelsey Goodwin, #22830 Anita Johnson, #24014 Tom Brayden, #16119 Marlon Fisher, #23587 Paul Brown, #20444 Hanna McPheron, #16136 Adam Hainer, #24870 Jen Guimaraes, Courtney Grimes - Sutton, #16827 Asa Thomas - Train, #16489 Kyle Ferguson, #17600 Fred Guffey, #10875 Steve Schmidt, #11584 Rev. Peter Allen, The Valkenburgh Family, #23298 Kristy Knapper, #22337 Jeff Schwoebel, #18754 Connor Smith, #19524 Dawn Gay, #17855 Lora Langston Alumni, family and Friends: If you would like to participate in the Gap Experience as a mentor, please reach out to Tom or Kat!
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Send a Camper . . . Change a Life How do we find campers to fill our bunks each summer?
YOU! The most impactful and meaningful thing you can do for camp is to introduce us to prospective campers and families. Not only does this support our camps, but it can change the life of the young people you find.
Here’s what you can do . . . Refer a Friend – campdudley.org/refer-friend Reach out directly to friends and family – Admissions FAQs – campdudley.org/admissions Follow Up! – Check in with those you refer to make sure that they complete an application. Sponsor a camper’s scholarship – in full or in part. Just let Dave@campdudley.org know.
CHARACTER
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COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP
Be honest, fair, and devoted to others.
Value the resources we have inherited.
Embrace a culture of fellowship and fun.
Learn skills to care for and support others.
We depend on you to get the word out. After all, our campers, parents, and alumni are our best resource! www.campdudley.org Fall 2017
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Excepts from a Chapel Service . . .
“Philanthropy” by #11889 Dwight Poler
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hen Matt asked me to deliver a sermon this summer, I knew only one thing. It would be about The Other Fellow First. It was the one message I heard more than any other as a Camper. My understanding of this simple motto has grown richer over time. As a camper, its meaning was simple and clear: Don’t grab for the dessert; let the other guy go first; Pass the ball; Listen while others talk. STAGE ONE: The Other Fellow First means: “Be patient, so others have a chance.” As a leader, I learned more about this motto and myself. Coaching my team in the Plebe playoffs, the game extended 2 extra innings. The whole camp gathered to watch this pitching duel. My young ace – a skinny kid named #13804 Matt Storey – was so excited to deliver this big game, but I could sense after four innings, his arm was spent. I kept going to the mound, supporting him, wanting to see the team earn the win, but also worried about that arm. Should I pull him? Tactics, tension, excitement . . . I’d never been more engaged in a game. At age 20, I discovered more satisfaction helping others learn to play than I got playing myself. To this day, my happiest moments in life have been coaching my own kids and teaching others in my business life. STAGE TWO: As a leader, “The Other Fellow First” reaches a new level – Helping others is in fact an opportunity to help myself as well.
Years later, I am back in this chapel as a parent. #10787 Rev. Wayne Meisel draws on his experience in the third world, addressing levels of poverty, abuse and repression that only a very few in this chapel can imagine. He speaks of the impact that we – the few in the world privileged with education, good health and money – can have on others’ lives, if we are willing to live a life “in service to others” – a natural evolution of The Other Fellow First. He suggests the deep and powerful satisfaction that will come from our acts of kindness. STAGE THREE: I understand that “The Other Fellow First” is not just our “opportunity” to help others, it is our Responsibility. Not a responsibility borne of “guilt” about having grown up having advantages, but an important reminder to use them to help others who did not. Wayne inspired us with the idea of satisfaction beyond anything money, praise or awards could deliver. I walked across that Chapel bridge, wondering how I, someday, could live my life “in service to others.” When I later joined the Dudley Board in 1999, I was very active in an effort to change the Camp Dudley mission: “to include girls.” For most Dudleyites, this Camp has been transformational specifically because it was “just about developing boys” . . . with no distractions. So, when our Board discussed adding girls this was not immediately seen as “serving Dudley.” Many resisted, conveying understandable
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concern that we would “screw up a great thing for boys, trying to create the same for girls.” But for me, and many on our Board, our motto made it clear that this was our Responsibility: to proactively include girls in our mission. To do so for our sisters, our daughters . . . These were “the Other Fellow.” And while it might be hard to get that experience right, it was time to address it. Any of you who have just picked up your daughters will agree—witnessing the extraordinary success of Kiniya and the transformational impact that Marnie and her team bring to our girls—changing even a 115-year-old mission was unquestionably the right decision. STAGE FOUR: Just “Responding” to The Other Fellow First may not be enough. Sometimes we need to seek out opportunities to bring it into our daily lives. A motto that first meant, “be patient” is really an active philosophy combining “Fairness,” “Equality of Opportunity,” and “Empowerment.” The Greeks had a single word for all this – “Philanthropy” – which means, “The desire to promote the welfare of others.” Philanthropy is, and needs to be, the “next big wave” in our troubled world. It is a word that you will read about in the months and years to come. I want to open your ears to listen when it is spoken, and open your eyes to read more when you see it in print. Why? Because today, our country and world are in great need of some “Other Fellow First” thinking. The last 40+ years have rightly been called the “Me Generation.” In business, in government, even in sports . . . The focus has been on “me first.” Nearly
50% of all the money in the U.S. is held by less than 1% of the people. Around the world, 80% of the people live on less than $10 per day, less than $4000/year. These are troubling facts. And at some point, potentially quite soon, we reach a stage where we become too separated to be able to get along. I worry about that. That said, I also see this as a time of great hope. There are some very creative minds using the The Other Fellow First mindset . . . Each, in different words and ways, bringing innovation to philanthropy, not simply by giving away money, but helping others earn their own way. “If you give a man a fish, he is fed for a day,” it is said. “But if you teach a man how to fish, he is fed for life.” Yet another interpretation of The Other Fellow First, I sense that many of you will be involved in this next wave, in some way. STAGE FIVE: The Learning is over. What will we each do to put The Other Fellow First in our lives? You, who truly understand the “Other Fellow First” motto . . . How will you shape your future? You can start now. Start young. Take the Dudley motto home with you this day, to your family, to your friends, to your community. With each act of kindness, of sharing, you will see immediate results. Start small. You will quickly begin to deliver on the promise that Dudley made to you when you first came here . . . as the Other Fellow. This big wave of Philanthropy is gaining momentum. You can truly impact the world, by spreading the Dudley spirit throughout all of your lives.
#11889 Dwight Poler lives in London England where he runs Bain Capital Europe. He earned his MBA at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and his B.A. from Amherst College. Dwight volunteers as a Board Member at Amherst College, the American School of London, and the Fulbright Commission while serving as Chairman of Dudley’s Foundation. He and his wife Kirsten are parents of #19889 Colin, #20489 Greta and #24189 Elsa. Fall 2017
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uch of the 133rd summer would look familiar to our alumni: fierce competition on the playing fields, talented dramatic performances on the Witherbee stage, evening vespers with the cabin, adventures in the Adirondack Wilderness, and, of course, three swims a day! We don’t have calisthenics drills anymore, but our updated Strength and Conditioning program keeps the boys in pretty good shape. And, of course, 4th of July and Mellowfest continue to be favorite events in each session.
This year we made a few updates to our program • In an effort to diversify our outdoor trips options for Senior campers we added an Olympic Experience trip that included a biathlon clinic and luge clinic, an updated Farm-to-Plate trip, an Adirondack Art trip, and new trips on Lake Champlain including stand up paddle boarding, rowing, and sailing.
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• This summer we leased an eight person Pilot Gig (a big wooden rowboat) from the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, which allowed us to expand our options on the waterfront, including the new Senior trip. • We continued a new tradition called Dudley Day, which is an entire day of Choice Time. It’s an opportunity get to every spot on campus and we offer additional choices for the boys including Lego building, donut decorating, a Kubb tournament, and a chance to look in the Dudley archives, just to name a few. • This year also saw an expansion and update to our ropes course with two new high rope elements at North Point - a zip line and a giant swing - along with new low rope elements as well. • The new Poler Leadership Barn was also a welcomed addition to campus. It served as a gathering spot for Leaders, a training facility in preseason, it housed our NOLS, Germany, and Spain trips when they were on campus, and the new kitchen allowed us to expand the Farm-to-Plate program.
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ver the past 12 summers, Kiniya has undergone a tremendous amount of change with unprecedented success. Each summer we are so thankful for all of our amazing campers and staff and everything that they bring to our community. Our time together was unbelievably fun and full of energy, passion, and growth. It is without question that summer 2017 will go down in history as one of the BEST! Coming off each season, we continue to evaluate each piece of the puzzle and look for ways to improve the Kiniya experience. For example, this summer our majors program switched from arts and individual majors to arts, athletics, and outdoors majors to reflect our pillars. This slight adjustment allowed our campers to specialize in more areas than in previous summers. We have also begun to maximize the use of the Williams property that was acquired in 2016 expanding the number of playing fields on campus.
We are excited to explore more ways to further our mission and will continue to make adjustments to ensure the best possible experience for our campers and their families moving forward.
A few notable highlights from 2017 include: • Reinstated the Clay Point Swim • Former leaders or leadership working in every department area • First ever night ‘ganza • Coleman Dining Hall • TWO all-girls NOLS trips • Germany and Spain Exchange trips
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Astonishing views allow for moments of silent reflection in the Wind River Mountain range in Wyoming.
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GERMANY
Eight boys and four girls participated in our long-standing German Exchange trip, which included time at Camp Abbensen, travel and homestay.
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For the third summer in a row, Dudley and Kiniya sent campers to Spain to attend Camp Priego, tour Spanish cultural sites and participate in a homestay.
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Inculcating a Healthy Skepticism through Science Education
By Suzy Akin “Teaching Astronomy during the day is dumb . . . I’d like to have all the kids bring sleeping bags to school so we could camp out on the football field, roast marshmallows, and study the stars.”
#16231 Dan Lipin began teaching at Hackley in 2009. He received his PhD from the University of Queensland, Australia, following studies at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in England. Dan, his wife #21974 Tal Drori, and sons Gil and Ron live on the Hackley campus and spend summers at Dudley.
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ecognizing that a camp out on a school night might be impractical, Middle School science teacher Dan Lipin came up with a pretty great “Plan B.” He totally blacked out his classroom. Windows, doors, every source of light. And then he projected the stars on the ceiling while students stretched out on the floor. Dan Lipin is that rare breed of intellectual-cum-pied piper of children, a guy with a PhD who not only doesn’t want to teach at the collegiate level, he doesn’t want to teach high school kids. He loves teaching Middle School and he loves infusing it with adventure and discovery. Born outside Seattle, he moved with his parents to Hong Kong at age four, and went on to study in England and Queensland, Australia, where he met his wife, Tal. “I’ve always been nomadic,” he says. With such international roots, teaching in the U.S. was far from the likely path—except, perhaps, for this: Dan learned to love working with and teaching Middle School-age American kids in his time as a camper and then counselor at Camp Dudley. As a counselor, he kept pushing his campers’ imaginations with games,
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competitions, challenges, and just plain creative nonsense to keep them on their toes. Sometimes telling kids “the whole truth” is less useful than provoking them to negotiate uncertainty. He says, “If you ask any of my students, ‘Does Mr. Lipin lie to you,’ they’ll say, ‘YES!’” And there is a method to his madness. In part, he says, “It’s great sometimes to make up zany answers to some of the questions kids always ask. ‘What are we going to do tomorrow?’ they ask. I’ll say, ‘We’re going to go skydiving.’” Clearly, that’s a lie. Or a fib. Or perhaps it’s a tantalizing challenge that keeps kids thinking critically. This feeds a central pedagogical goal. Dan challenges his students to think like scientists, and to experience the world through two seemingly contradictory impulses: wonder and skepticism. He says, “Scientists can derive ANY theories they want with evidence. You have to be skeptical—you have to question EVERYTHING.” Each year, Dan teaches a unit he calls “Bad Science.” He shows the kids a soda bottle with “Lipinizer” written on it in flashy letters, and tells them, “This will
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make you smarter.” He grins, “They don’t believe me, of course, so I prove it. I give them a short 10-question math quiz, which they have to complete in three minutes.” The students take the quiz, grade themselves, and then Dan enters all the results into a spreadsheet.
Dan was among the first teachers at Hackley to implement the “flipped classroom” model—which, by providing the opening “lesson” in video form for “homework,” allows students to hear the “lecture” at their own pace, stopping and repeating as needed. Classroom time, then, is devoted to activities, questions and discussions based on what they learned online—a great way to affirm, clarify and expand that learning. Dan has since tweaked the “flipped” model; now it’s “Explore—Flip—Apply!”
Dan and Tal’s two little boys learned to walk doing laps around the Upper School corridors after dinner on campus, trailed by Dan. The family now lives on campus in Allen’s Alley, where the boys have a Then, he has each of them drink a little cup of Lipinizer community of faculty children their age with whom and gives them another quiz—questions using the they play—running around outdoors and in and out of same numbers, re-arranged, as in the first one. Having each other’s homes. Having been the nomad, growing already practiced similar questions, he reports, the kids up in cities, Dan reflects, “I never thought I’d be this score 15-20% better the second time through. “People suburban dad.” Always the STEM guy, though, he are so ready to believe what they want to believe,” Dan found a way to inspire natural wonder in his students says. “After the second test, the students all want more right here on campus, bringing them down to Allen’s Lipinizer!” Alley to conduct a tasty scientific experiment—tapping the maple trees behind his house, boiling the sap down But then, he explains, “We ask questions about the to syrup in the classroom, and then eating waffles with experiment, and explore how easy it is to extrapolate syrup in class to see how their syrup compared with meaning that has no basis in evidence.” The class the Stop & Shop brand. Dan laughs, “The classroom pushes the exercise further, making marketing posters smelled like caramel popcorn for three days.” (“Try Lipinizer! Increase your intelligence by 30%!”), and then writing newspaper editorials that point out the flaws in the experiment. “We explore real life examples that similarly pretend to ‘prove’ things that don’t stand up to questioning, and the students say, #16231 Dan Lipin, Educator, was featured recently in the ‘Should we just not believe ANYTHING?’ And I tell Hackley School magazine. The article, written by Dudley Mom Suzy Akin, Hackley’s Communication Director them, no . . . but you should be cynical about and mother of #20839 Conor and #21307 Ian Mook, is everything.” excerpted and reprinted with permission from The Hackley Review, Summer 2017. Photos by Chris Taggart © Copyright Hackley School, 2017. Fall 2017
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Last Whistle DEDICATION
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Brendan “Lefty” Loughman Presented at the Final Banquet on 8.18.2017 by #20764 Endy Perry
warded every summer at the final banquet, the Last Whistle Dedication is one of the highest honors that one can be awarded at Camp Dudley. Each summer, the dedication is awarded to an individual who has shown an exemplary commitment and love towards this place we all cherish, going above and beyond what is expected of them to make this place even better than it already is. I am privileged to be standing before you now to award this prestigious honor to someone who, just like the esteemed group of recipients who preceded him, has had a profound impact on the lives of every person here tonight. Tonight’s honoree is someone who works so far behind the scenes that you won’t see them in photographs or videos. Despite their absence from our summer memories, this individual works so hard to make sure that we preserve these memories forever. Arriving at camp as a Cub in 1993 in Danielson cabin, this person has been at camp for the majority of the past twenty five years. In 2000, he became a leader in the Juniors and led a cabin for five years between 2000 and 2007, even serving as Assistant D-Head in 2007 for the Senior Division. In 2008, this person joined the publications department where he worked on photography, video, and the Dudley Doings. Starting in 2011, this individual served as the communications manager, handling all publications for both Camp Dudley and Kiniya, including editing both the Last Whistle and Spirit, making the Open House video shown at Reunions, editing the CDA News, and maintaining Dudley’s website and social media platforms.
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His good friend Evan George said, “Working closely with Matt, he has done more than anyone to shape how the world sees Dudley & Kiniya throughout the years.” During his time at Dudley, he has made a huge impact on everyone he met. His former D-Head, Ben Cady, used to remark about how useful it was to have him in the division. He cited this individual’s love for and commitment to camp as truly inspiring. His teammate on “Team Joe” in 1993, Marlon Fisher, regarded his ability to care so much about others as truly incredible. Specifically, Marlon recognized the help he received from his good friend before and after his tour in Afghanistan. These are only a few examples of stories I received from those who know this person. For the past seven summers, this person has captured every moment of the action, helping to produce high quality content for campers to enjoy during slide shows and in the offseason and for parents to know that their campers are still alive. As a full time staff member, he splits his time between both Dudley and Kiniya, often spending late nights in Burlington editing videos before driving back to Dudley the next morning. Now, we honor the man behind the curtain by bringing him into the light. It is my pleasure to award the 2017 Last Whistle Dedication to my mentor and friend, #15877, Brendan “Lefty” Loughman.
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Kat Nelson
Presented at the Final Banquet on 8.18.2017 by #20001 Marnie McDonagh
007 marked #20595 Kat Nelson’s first summer at Camp Dudley. Her Blair Academy teacher, #15288 Mike Schloat, recommended Kat to Dudley’s then Leadership Director, #11264 Mark “Davo” Davenport. Davo listened, agreed and offered Kat a position as tennis instructor. Davo remembers Kat as one of Dudley’s best hires ever! Her dedication to the Dudley program was evident in everything she did, from teaching tennis to lip-syncing “Stop in the Name of Love,” on the stage. Seeing tremendous potential, Davo encouraged Kat to visit and tour of Kiniya with #21288 Julie Schloat. Little did Kat or Davo know that her staff summer at Dudley would lead to opportunity at Kiniya benefiting girls for years to come. In 2008, Kat joined us at Kiniya as a leader. Displaying excellent potential, Kat found herself quickly promoted to D Head when Kari McKinley injured her ankle. Kat stepped up with a “can-do” attitude, leading Senior Village through the completion of the season. Davo still recalls Kat’s rendition of the Kiniya Cheer the very first time he heard it. The smile on her face as she and her girls delivered it at Dudley’s Hymn Sing during CDA Reunion that summer was priceless. When offered the opportunity to join our year round team in 2010, Kat accepted and took on all aspects of the job… admissions work, recruiting efforts, program planning, staff hiring, and long-term strategic thinking. Perhaps hidden from campers and leaders alike is Kat’s formidable problem-solving skills. A strategic thinker, she runs thoughts on program adjustments through all possible scenarios, making sure we haven’t missed anything. Kat has an amazing balance of traits and skills. She has the best playful side, making fun out of thin air and drawing you right into it. She listens deeply and is able to both dispel drama while making one feel understood. She has an inspiring level of professionalism, diligence and drive. She makes one want to do the best thing for Camp and each other.
Her mixture of skills, and impact on leadership ranks, leaders and staff is rare. Through Kat’s 10 summers at Kiniya, she has mentored many, providing each with support and encouragement to grow in their jobs personally and professionally, just as she has done herself! We have witnessed Kat develop the Leadership Program to its’ success today. She has been instrumental in the admissions process for both camps, and recently in leading the way with #18794 Tom McDonough for Dudley and Kiniya’s first Gap-semester experience this fall. Kat graduated with her Masters in Educational Leadership from UVM, got engaged and ultimately married the love of her life, #17681 Steve Nelson; brought Roscoe-the-dog into their life and our camp community; acquired their first home in Chittenden County, all while dedicating each summer to her role at Kiniya! Hard-working, dedicated and practical, Kat’s leadership, warmth and compassion for everyone makes her one of the outstanding camping professionals we know. It is a thrill to witness and work alongside one who is so deeply invested in her work. Because of this, it is my honor to dedicate the 2017 Spirit to #20595 Kat Hood Nelson! May we all be blessed with your continued excellence and integrity.
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Henry S. Poler Leadership Barn DEDICATION
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mmediately following the 2017 summer at Dudley, Matt dedicated the Henry S. Poler Leadership Barn. The flexible structure has many uses. It was designed to be the headquarters for the Farm-to-Plate majors, an evening and day off retreat center for leaders, and the launch platform for NOLS and off campus exchange programs. In September 2017, it became the home of the GAP Program. “Hank’s Barn” stands to meet many needs at Dudley and offers a grand view of the “Yum Yum Tree,” upper fields and nearby mountains in NY and VT.
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#7689 Henry S. “Hank” Poler, at Camp from 1948-1954 as a Cub through Junior Leader, passed away in May 2016.
Coleman Dining Hall DEDICATION
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ust before Camp opened in June, Marnie and her team dedicated the Coleman Dining Hall. This amazing structure stands as a tribute to Gail Coleman, Food Service Director at Kiniya for 25 years and still going strong! The Coleman Dining Hall fills a critical need in updating Kiniya’s food service capacities and now provides a grand space for everything from meals to a gathering point for friends. It also offers one of the best sunset viewing spots on Campus!
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The Dudley Waterfront
As renovation and physical plant improvements continue in Westport and Colchester, (see Building For The Future, page 40) it is interesting to pause and reflect on other substantive changes through the years. We recently visited the Dudley Archives to capture some historic images of the Dudley waterfront and showcase them alongside today’s facilities. A modern dock system and wide expanse of watercraft offer Dudley boys an extensive range of safe, waterbased experiences. But the diving towers, sliding ramp and Avery Dock system during Camp’s early days offered similar fun. In the earliest of days, the office was actually located on Swim Point as well. Enjoy the flashback!
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I Wanna Be . . .
The Legacy Gift
What an Incredible Day!
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une 13, 2017 . . . excitement was starting to build for this summer’s season, energy was high. It felt as if everybody wanted to be at Camp. What better time to launch this year’s 24-hour online development event? Our goal was to raise $24,000 in just 24 hours to support the Willie Schmidt Scholarship Fund. If we were successful, we would unlock an additional $24,000 matching gift. It was all or nothing. When the dust settled 24 hours later, the Dudley and Kiniya communities had not only unlocked the matching gift, but raised a total of $74,331 from 280 donors! Thank You! The “I Wanna Be . . . ” campaign provided critical support to our scholarship program, assisting more than 240 boys and girls at our camps this summer. “I can’t believe I get to come to this Camp and have so much fun with my friends!” said one appreciative camper. “No wonder so many people want to be here.” Thanks again for your tremendous support!
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ecently #7289 Ace Scharges, our current keeper of the Camps’ archives, reported that he found correspondence from the 1930s-1950s indicating that parents and alumni felt so passionately about their life changing camp experiences they planned to leave a gift to camp as part of their estate. This was long before the formation of today’s Beckman Society, Camp’s planned giving organization. “Our friends have been making estate gifts to camp for a long time,” said Ace. Today’s Beckman Society, 106 parents, friends and alumni, have notified the Development Office of their intent to provide a gift of some type at the time of their passing. We are fortunate and grateful for this thoughtful contribution that will benefit our Camps in future generations. Would you like to learn how you can continue the legacy of supporting Camp in this special way? Contact Dave Langston, Director of Development at dave@campdudley.org. He’ll talk with you about how easy it is to sustain this long-standing camp tradition. Thank You!
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What is the Annual Fund, Anyway?
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hroughout the year, in both editions of the CD News and at year’s end, we ask our generous community to join in supporting the Annual Fund. So, what is this thing called the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund raises approximately $825,000 raised annually. It fully funds the William J. Schmidt Scholarship Fund, supporting worthy boys and girls who otherwise would not have a chance to attend camp. It also provides support for leadership development and helps keep our physical plant in tip top shape. While the amounts spent on these different areas vary from year to year, the Annual Fund helps make up the cost of Camp not covered by tuition. EVERY GIFT MATTERS! Gifts of ALL sizes are combined to accomplish the diverse and critical goals of our Camps. That’s what allows the firstyear camper to give his allowance of $10 and combine it with the college leader’s $25 gift, the parent’s $500 gift or the alum’s $1,000 gift! Each year more than 1,900 gifts are received and EACH ONE is vitally important as we strive to reach our goal. All said, giving to the Annual Fund is one of the best ways that any friend of camp can make a difference. Look for just a moment at the pictures on this page. The one thing they all have in common is the smiles of kids having fun at Camp. The Annual Fund is part of making that happen. So, the next time you receive of one of our appeals, please give what you can and know it helps make kids smile! Or send your gift today in the envelope provided, as helping the “other fellow” is never out of season. Each smile says “Thank you!” because the Annual Fund benefits everyone at Camp!
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Spirituality at Camp
#22406 Mollie Farnham-Stratton In collaboration with #11584 Pete Allen and #16489 Kyle Ferguson
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he Spiritual Pillar at Camp addresses and supports a key part of our mission; “. . . enabling boys and girls to lead lives characterized by devotion to others.” The spiritual program has remained remarkably intact through the years. Founded on values and traditions rooted in Christian heritage it is open to all beliefs and backgrounds, and is the foundation of our Motto “The Other Fellow First.” The impact of Camp’s spiritual program is as diverse as the individuals in our community. It is also unifying as it draws all of us together to strive to improve and develop as human beings with a spirit of thanksgiving at its core. Reflection time is taught, and is critical to the life of a leader. Thought provoking Vesper questions and engaging conversation with fellow campers and leaders mark the end of every day. Chapel Talks begin each morning with thoughtful sharing of a meaningful experience by one of our community members. Chapel service and Hymn Sing close out each week, bringing everyone together with positive, motivating and encouraging messages. How has the Dudley spirit affected you? We asked this . . . specifically, “How has Camp impacted you spiritually and/or informed your way of life?”… of several longtime Dudley and Kiniya community members. The following are excerpts of their answers.
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How has Camp impacted you spiritually and/or informed your way of life? — James Mayo III #14866 —
The spiritual program has a substantial amount of
music, of many different styles, that is used to express the sentiments of people’s hearts – whether it be inspiration, classic rock, jazz, chants, and/or gospel. — Blake Harper #18778 —
Every time we sing a camp hymn at my church in Berkeley I am swept away to Dudley, and to those times each morning and each Sunday when we would lift up our voices together in the sincerest form of prayer I know. — Kelly Dale #21883 —
In my work abroad in International Development, I focus my efforts on adolescent girls, trying to help convey the aspects of Kiniya that we love most- a focus on empowerment, embracing unique talents, encouraging curiosity and exploration, and letting girls enjoy childhood- on a global scale. — Sheila Kapper #15305 —
Taking time to see the trees, hear the birds or squir-
rels, feel the sun’s warmth or wind blowing, listening to doors shut, motors passing by. What a well run machine this world is, especially here at camp. I need to stop and pause more.
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— Alexander Foster #22760 —
I remember stepping off the plane by myself, not
knowing anyone at camp and feeling nervous and alone. The first person I met from camp was Programme Director Nicholas Ansell, who greeted me with a bone-crushing handshake, picked up my suitcase and proceeded to enthusiastically tell me everything about camp without hesitation. I look back on this and realize how welcoming the experience was. Now, when welcoming a new member to the camp community or a new colleague at work, I try to make them feel as welcome as I did six summers ago. — Rev. Dr. Peter Allen #11584 —
Camp Dudley provided me with many opportunities to talk openly and regularly about my spiritual questions, convictions, and hopes, and to listen to others’ spiritual experiences, thoughts, and feelings. Because spirituality was built into each day, it didn’t feel like it was an afterthought or an occasional activity, like at home. — Paul Brown #23587 —
If I had to define in any particular way how Camp
has informed my way of life, it would be in the way it provides me with a profound sense of place and community. — Ben Cady #15198 —
To answer how Camp has informed my way of life I
can say, without any cynicism, that it has made me a better man. It has given my a positive outlook on life and shaped the way that I treat others on a daily basis. — Jane Phalen #19496—
. . . whenever we do go to any sort of church, wheth-
er it be a Catholic wedding mass in New Jersey or the small community church . . . we SING AS LOUD, and WITH AS MUCH JOY AS WE CAN! While Dudley’s spiritual program encourages quiet self-reflection, it also encourages joyful and unencumbered enjoyment of life.
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—Sarah “Bear” McDonough #21013 —
I find singing with other people to be a tremendously
powerful way to connect, and for me, hymn sing – whether in Colchester, Westport, or D.C. – has given me a sense that I am part of a grounded and compassionate community. Pretty great way to end a week. — Kari McKinley #19231 —
From Vespers to Chapel Talk, we can openly reflect
and question with the support of both our mates and our mentors. My faith is in the belief that young minds learning and living The Other Fellow First will make for a better world to live in. — Sister Carol Perry #26265 —
In our crazy world where “I’m Number One” has become a battle cry, that honest understanding of her talents has stayed with me. What was this place that could help girls see so clearly who they were? My annual visits have only reinforced my appreciation of this incredible work of self-education that Camp Kiniya develops. What a blessed spot! — Bill Harper #18500—
It has been said that “attention” to one other is the
deepest form of prayer and compassion. When I have done Vespers in Cabins, and watched tears well up in the eyes of Leaders as they see their Cabin, their Campers, I know that their is Something More, not just in this place, but in our World . . .
To read the full responses or add your own reflections, visit campdudley.org/spiritual
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The Building For The Future — Capital Campaign —
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he Building For The Future Capital Campaign has a goal to raise $10 million before the end of 2021 for a wide range of strategic capital projects, long term investments in our people and needed campus renovations. This three pronged campaign offers an historic opportunity to invest in Dudley and Kiniya for the future of our young men and women. Details of the campaign projects are presented in the following pages. As with previous Dudley and Kiniya campaigns, we seek to gain the broadest participation possible from our community. Great strides have been made, but it will take everyone to join the effort to finish the job. “None of the buildings will be ‘gold plated’ but they have been designed to last and are being built to endure generations of use. Durable construction is consistent with our long-range vision, prudent investment practices and stewardship our donors deserve,” said Campaign Chairman and Camp Dudley Foundation Chair Dwight Poler.
Some have asked, “Why are you building, when the Campaign hasn’t reached its goal yet?” Our early campaign progress, more than $4.4 million in paid pledges, has allowed us to “lean forward” with several critical projects that benefit our campers immediately. “While the Trustees have approved taking on some debt, all borrowed funds will be paid by the time our campaign concludes in 2021,” said Board Chair Matt Quigley.
How to Help — Getting involved is easy. Please
visit our online campaign website www.campdudley. org/future for an extensive list of campaign materials. There you will find everything from our interactive storyboard, to our detailed case statement, to our giving pyramid and campaign committee. Our list of friends who are currently committed can also be found there. Additionally you can email Dave Langston (dave@campdudley.org) or Dawn Gay (dawn@ campdudley.org) for more information.
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1. Strategic Capital Projects on both Campuses Kiniya Dining Hall
• Estimated Timeline: Break Ground Fall 2016; Completed for Summer 2017 • Estimated Cost: $3 Million
Vital to Kiniya’s operations, used by virtually every participant, every day, the Dining Hall is the only onsite facility without which Kiniya could not operate. This new facility heightens the sense of community that is at the heart of camp.
Acquisition and Renovation of the Williams Property • Estimated Timeline: Purchased Summer 2016;
Break Ground 2018; Ready for Summer 2019
• Estimated Cost: $1.5 Million
Two properties consisting of 12 acres, two large year-round homes and multiple outbuildings fill several critical needs at Kiniya: Alumni and Leadership Center, staff housing and programming space.
Dudley Leadership Barn & Gap Year Program*
• Estimated Timeline: Break Ground Fall 2016; Completed for Summer 2017 • Estimated Cost: $1 Million
The Barn will be a multi-purpose space that will serve Dudley boys for generations: Leadership Club House, Bunk room, full kitchen, Gap Program headquarters, International Camper Exchange program.
Kiniya Lodge
• Estimated Timeline: Break Ground Fall 2017; Ready for Summer 2018
• Estimated Cost: $1.75 Million
The home of the Kiniya Theater Department, our entire camp (campers through staff) gathers every Wednesday and Saturday Night for performances and on Sunday Nights for Hymn Sing. Also provides another space for “rainy day” programming.
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Two New Kiniya Camper Cabins
• Estimated Timeline: Break Ground Fall 2018; Ready for Summer 2019
• Estimated Cost: $300,000
Modest growth in camper capacity (from 165 to 185 campers); betters supports the expanded mission of Dudley and Kiniya allowing more girls to be served.
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2. Long Term Investments in Our People • Strengthen the Endowment – $750,000 • Increase the Peavy Memorial Leadership Fund – $150,000 • Development of a Scholarship Reserve Account – $900,000
3. Campus Renovations • Renovation Projects to Maintain Quality Programing – $650,000
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Our Goal . . .
— $10 Million — Progress To Date . . .
$7,893,104!
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The “Run Down” New Capital Projects. $7,550,000
New Kiniya Dining Hall - $3 million New Dudley Leadership Barn and Dudley Gap Experience - $1 million Acquisition and renovation of Williams properties - $1.5 million New Kiniya Lodge - $1.75 million Two new Kiniya camper cabins -$300,000
Long Term Investments. $1,800,000
Campus Renovations. $650,000
• Strengthen the Endowment $750,000 • Dudley Swim Point Renovation - $150,000 • Peavy Memorial Leadership Fund - $150,000 • Dudley Challenge Course - $100,000 • Development of a Scholarship Reserve Account - $900,000 • Dudley Basketball Courts - $100,000 • Dudley Tennis Courts - $100,000 • Three renovated Kiniya camper cabins - $200,000
We hope you will join this historic opportunity and support our BFTF Campaign. THANK YOU! www.campdudley.org/future Fall 2017
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News and Notes #5774 Ron and Carolyn Fogerty, formerly of Lewes, DE, wrote to us. “We have a proud Dudley legacy continued through Ron’s sons #9678 Tom, #11775 Jim and grandson #18374 Eric Grossman. All loved Dudley.”
#7147, William M. Hill Jr., N. Warren, PA, was a Dudley leader in Poly during the late 1940s with #7381 Paul Lutz and #7289 Ace Scharges. He recalls that Dudley was “very good for me.”
Robbie Schuldt, daughter of #6652 Jim and Marge Weaver, sent us the photo below of a special group of Dudley Friends that gathered to celebrate Jim’s life at his Memorial service on August 5 (see Obituaries, page 61). #14866 James Mayo sang Amazing Grace and played piano for the Dudley Hymn Sing’s “Final Five” at the memorial service. Longtime friend #8767 Sandy Short gave a wonderful tribute during the service. #7114 Torrey Foster and his wife Anne served as ushers at this special service.
#7951 Jack Kotz, Kiawah, SC, wrote, “Just finished a great National Geographic photo trip in Alaska. A fellow passenger was Carol Sudduth. I was a leader at Camp with her late husband George in the 1950s. Great to catch up with her! “ Ed. Note. Carol and her husband George purJack Kotz and Carol Sudduth, chased Camp Sitka, Alaska. Wyonegonic in Denmark, ME, in 1969. George passed away in 1991 and Carol continued on as owner/director. She works with her children as a co-director. Wyonegonic has been her life work of over 50 years. Wyonegonic Camps, established in 1902, is the oldest continuously-run camp for girls in America.
#8070, Ben Nelson, Bainbridge, NY, was the 2016 recipient of the New York State Athletic Administrators Association, Inc. Otis Sennett Award. He is currently the Executive Director of Section IV of the Left to right: #21181 Michael Weaver - grandson; #9505 Bert Holeton – brother-inlaw; #11681 Scott Weaver – son; #14866 James Mayo – friend; #22652 Allison Schuldt NYSPHSSA and is the Assistant Director – granddaughter, #8767 Sandy Short – friend; #11067 Earle Linwood Weaver – son; of the Basketball Coaches Association of #10837 Craig McKee Weaver – nephew; #10277 Bob Eager – nephew. Other relatives New York. Ben has received numerous and friends who attended Dudley but who are not in the picture: #10173 Richard honors in recent years; congratulations Alan Holeton; #9971 James Douglas Eager. on the latest award! #6921 Bob Dehlendorf, Pebble Beach, CA, assisted author Mark Sullivan with research for the recent novel Beneath a Scarlet Sky, published in May 2017. Bob first met Pino Lella, the subject of the book, in 2001 and helped research Pino’s World War II story.
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#8498 Jud Phelps, Yarmouth Port, MA, was on a trip to Africa this past May, along with his wife Bonnie and 24 other Williams College travellers. “We were gone for 18 days and visited Johannesburg, Cape Town, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, chasing the Big 5 (Elephants, Lions, Black Rhinos, Cape Buffalo and just missing the elusive Leopard) and lots
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Jud and Bonnie Phelps, Hank Art (and Pam Art not shown). Hank was our resident biologist and animal identifier, John Milholland, Tom and Karen Howell, Olivia Milholland , Anne Coffin (and John not shown)
of other .wildlife, Wilddogs, Hyenas, Water Bucks, Impalas, Hippos, and many more. On a break on one of our game drives, we were chatting over coffee. The name ‘Dudley’ came up and suddenly ten of us began talking about our family’s experiences with Camp from years past. While I was the only one who had been a camper, everyone else knew of it through their sons. Such fun reminiscing! It just proves once again that Dudley pervades everywhere! Ed. Note: Thanks Jud, and a happy 75th birthday to you! #8580 Bob Craft, Washington, DC, wrote, “We had a nice visit at Hymn Sing during the first session. Won the ‘prize’ with lowest number. Our oldest granddaughter Ellie had another good year at Kiniya (her second, this time at the first session) and is already anticipating receiving her four-year Kiwi pin (although she Jamie and Bob Craft, Olive has two years to go!). (9), Coco (7, daughter of Tiger All Best, Bob” #14580) and Ellie (11) #24480.
#8838 E.P. Moore checked in from Honolulu, HI, where he will finally hang up the cleats at the Punahou School after a 47 year run! E.P. has worn many hats there; chairing the English department in the 1980’s, coaching Junior Varsity baseball as well as Varsity Girls Softball. E.P was recognized as the Honolulu Star-Bulletin ILH EP Moore from 1999 Last Whistle. coach of the year by his fellow softball coaches. He will retire in December. E.P. reports that, “Son #13141 Terry is Assistant Attache for Homeland Security Investigations in the consulate in Jerusalem and acting attache for Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza. He and his wife, Jennifer will be there until the summer of 2019. We plan to visit in March. “Daughter Lora works for Sanofi, an international Drug company as manager of Global Quality Risk Management and Design Control. She travels extensively: Paris, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Seattle to name a few. In her spare time she ran three marathons last year: Boston, Marine Corps in D.C. and Honolulu. This weekend she ran the Chicago Marathon. She and her husband David live in Maynard, Mass. “#15051 Daughter Maile is in the process of moving to Lynn, MA. She is Assistant Director of Data Management for New England Research Institute and is an ardent, if now sad, Red Sox fan. “#13600 Riccardo Vezzosi, my nephew lives with his wife Judit and daughter Julia in Florence, Italy, where he works for the State Department. Because of his bilingualism and biculturalism, he is their man Friday when any big wigs are in town . . . Obama most recently, Bill Clinton a while back.” Ed. Note: Thanks, E.P., for the rundown, and congratulations on your great run at Ponahou.
Ellie and Olive are daughters of our St. Louis chef son Gerard.
#8758 Ernst Schoen-Rene, Kingston, NY, reports that he’s pushing 80 and still hiking the Adirondacks! Ernie ran the Hike Hut at Camp in the 1950s. Fall 2017
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News and Notes #9061 Stich, front, with West Point friends and teammates — Don Parcells and John Seymour (middle and right) both now deceased. Johnny Johnson on the left. Courtesy of Army West Point Athletic Communication.
#9061 C. Roland “Rollie” Stichweh, Southbury, CT, has been part of a small but dedicated group (which includes his old Navy opponent Roger Staubach), that has been working diligently to bring the Army/Navy game to MetLife stadium in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Said Stich, “Thanks to the work of many, the game will be played in the New York area in 2021, the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It will be far more than just a game. It should be a very emotional and inspirational moment for so many as we remember those lost years ago.” This effort, which took more than a year to accomplish, was assisted by #11373 Mike Stevens, Strategic Marketing Executive of the New York Football Giants Inc. Stich was a member of the West Point Class of 1965, and was twice decorated for valor while serving with the elite 173rd Airborne Brigade in the Central Highlands jungle along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Vietnam. Recalls Stich, “The priority at the time was doing your part and honoring your commitment. When we were recruited out of high school, no one had heard of Vietnam. But four years later it was hot.” Stich retired from the Army as a captain and went on to a career as a business executive with a worldwide firm, Willis Towers Watson.” He also served as Director of Dudley as well as Chairman of the Camp Dudley Board of Managers. Well done, Stich!
#10379 Roy Doolittle, Sharon, MA, wrote to express his appreciation for his 50-year Dudley pin. He first attended camp in 1966. Since then, his brother #10748 Doug, son #17879 Max, and nephew #18448 Michael have also enjoyed their Dudley experiences. #10611 Dick Read, Milton, VT, is still working at Tri-Angle Metal Fab making PrecisionMetal parts. Son, #18211 Jared is at Lens Crafters working as a technician and is also a 1st lieutenant with the Vermont Army Guard, Medical Evac Division. Son, #18611 Blake landed a teaching job in Roscoe, IL, as a physical education teacher for 4th and 5th graders. #11533 Don Shaw, Scottsdale, AZ, wrote that #19333 Tommy Shaw graduated from the US Naval Academy in May 2017 and has joined the Submariner group. Daughter #20219 Lindsay completed her second year at the University of Arizona, majoring in Special Education. #11904 John Ulin, San Marino, CA, ran the Boston Marathon in April 2017 as a fundraiser for Special Olympics. He would like to thank everyone for their tremendous generosity.
#11904 John Ulin with daughter Christine at the Top of the Hub Restaurant in Boston after the race.
#9177 Ron Sturz, Armonk, NY, wrote of the Sturz family legacy continuing at camp in 2017 with #14177 Jon’s daughters attending Kiniya this summer. The girls, #24177 Grace and #24577 Lena, are the latest in a line of campers which got its start with #4914 Chuck Sturz.
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#11961 John Sieger, San Diego, CA, and Ballston Spa, NY, visited Camp for Hymn Sing in July 2017. John lives in San Diego with his wife Jennifer, but his current work assignment keeps him in Ballston Spa for most of the year. John has been working for Newport News Shipbuilding for 28 years, supporting the construction and repair of the US Navy’s fleet of aircraft carriers and submarines. John and Jennifer have two children, Jack and Hannah, and John is the uncle of #21274 Kineo Gorman. #12080 Christopher J. Davis, Andover, MA, has been appointed President of Raytheon International Inc., based in Waltham, MA. According to Raytheon, “Chris has spent much of his industry and military careers abroad with three years in Japan and more than 15 years in the United Arab Chris Davis Emirates. He is a retired Marine aviator, and before joining Raytheon, he had senior assignments working with the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and the chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. He has a B.S. degree in industrial engineering from Union College and a master’s degree in security studies from the Marine Corps University.” Chris was at Camp from 1977-79 and ’82, and served as a JL, Al & Leader. Well done, Chris!
a new baby brother coming in September (Dudley cub in ’28). Best wishes and hope all’s well!” Tyler, his wife Jennifer and family live in Sherborn, MA. Miles Chapman with his little sister Caroline and friends.
#12714 Jon Durham, recently reconnected with Camp when he met Gail Coleman at Kiniya, where he purchased the Garland range/oven from the old dining hall. He also spent some time chatting with Marnie. Jon attended camp in the ’80s with Willie Schmidt and we are pleased to welcome back this lost sheep! #12768 Eric Lenihan, New York, NY, and wife Dara are expecting to add to their family, according to Eric’s mom, Luciana. Luciana is proud that this will be her sixth grandchild. Son #13058 Francis is also doing well.
#12163 Anne Phillips, widow of #12163 Bob Kindred, sent along word of the upcoming Jazz Nativity performance, “Bending Toward the Light” that she and Bob partnered on for so many years. This year, the Chelsea Opera and Kindred Spirits will present the show on Sunday December 17 at 7 pm. It is held at the Christ & St. Stephen’s Church, 120 West 69th Street, New York NY. Advance tickets can be purchased at 866-811-4111. Anne can be reached at annep14@ gmail.com.
#13405 Beth Schmidt, Las Vegas, NV, shared the good news that she has been promoted to Sergeant in the Las Vegas Police Department. Beth has served as a detective with the unit for a number of years and is excited for the new opportunity. Sadly the new position keeps her from attending the annual 4th of July festivities at Camp. Beth joined the Las Vegas force in 2009, after a journalism career that took her to Europe and South Africa. She is a Williams College graduate and the daughter of former Dudley Director #7405 Willie Schmidt and his wife #16000 Lois. Ed. Note: Thanks for your service to Las Vegas during the most recent shooting incident. Our thoughts are with you and your community.
#12640 Tyler Chapman, Boston, MA, reports, “Here’s a picture of #23740 Miles, who was a first session Junior this summer, and his sister, Caroline (hopefully, Kiniya, summer of ’25), at Easter time. They have
#13491 John Petty, New York, NY, wrote to Brendan Loughman, “Lefty, attached is a pic from Sankaty Head Golf Club last week, which was part of the Dudley OnLine Auction last year. Generously donated by
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News and Notes #11211 Charles and Julie Meade, we had an amazing four days out on Nantucket, capped by a day on the links at Sankaty. Yoha!”
PJ received a little air time during the game as was seen by one of our many reporters in the field. Good game, PJ! #14095 David Murray, Dedham, MA, wrote that his nephew, #24770 Kyle Murray-Smith entered Dudley as a Junior for the 2017 season. David was especially happy to bring his two sons and Kyle to camp last June. #14308 Alex Johnson, Mendon, VT. Alex, an accountant, has lived recently in Groveland, MA, and Killington, VT. He and his family — wife Andrea, son Gabriel and daughter Victoria — have recently moved to Mendon, VT, midway between Rutland and Killington, and he continues to work as a Partner with Ernst & Young in Boston. He is a graduate of Deerfield Academy and Bucknell University.
#14491 Timothy Petty, #13491 Jonathan Petty and #13891 Matthew Rogers. Photo credit: Charles Meade.
Philadelphia Eagles officer Jon Ferrari, right, and Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau shake hands.
PJ Calello seen in action at the 2017 Men’s Lacrosse Championship in Foxboro, MA.
#14278 PJ Calello, Martinsville, NJ, served as one of the three officials in the Division I NCAA Lacrosse Finals on May 29, 2017. The game pitted Ohio State against Maryland and was played in Foxboro, MA. Playing in its fifth NCAA men’s lacrosse championship game in seven years, Maryland took home the trophy.
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#14889 Jon Ferrari, Yardley, PA, represented the Philadelphia Eagles in July 2017 at the unveiling of a plaque on the Saranac Lake Walk of Fame. The Eagles held their permanent training camp in Saranac Lake during the late 1940s and this plaque solidifies the team’s place in the village’s history. Read the full story at http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/ local-news/2017/07/eagles-land-on-walk-of-fame/
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#14911 Tom Johnson, Lake Forest, IL. Tom, his wife Leigh and daughter Harper have recently moved to Lake Forest where he has been named Dean of the Faculty at Lake Forest Academy. Tom previously was a member of the staff, a coach, and Faculty Dean at the Hill School in Pottstown, PA.
#15093 C. Ryan Joyce, Paradise Valley, AZ, was recognized as the 2017 Middle School Coach of the Year by the National Speech and Debate Association. Ryan is currently the Director of Advancement at the Phoenix Country Day School in Arizona. Ryan received his award at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Birmingham, AL, in June 2017.
#12931 Scotty “Sly” on guitar and son #24231 Zane Sylvester on fiddle, entertain at the “Valkenburgh Mellowfest” in Belmont, MA.
Mark Valkenburgh, right, with neighbor friends at the backyard “Mellowfest.” Ryan Joyce, center, National Speech and Debate Association Middle School Coach of the Year.
#15133, Mark “Valky” Valkenburgh, Belmont, MA, put his 2016 auction winnings to great community use when he offered a Dudley-style Mellowfest in his own back yard featuring #12931 Scotty “Sly” and son #24231 Zane Sylvester on fiddle. Mark and wife Emily won the “Scotty Sly” concert package in the 2016 auction and invited Scott and Zane to their home for the benefit of their friends and neighbors.
#17309 Christopher Inniss and #17307 Charles Inniss, New York, NY, have formed a songwriting and production duo, InnissENT Music. Check out one of their music videos entitled “Black Superman.” Visit their website innissent.com for more music and information. #17681 Steven Nelson, Shelburne, VT, recently completed the Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering course through the American Brewer’s Guild. He is now working for Frost Beer Works in Hinesburg, VT, in support of all areas of brewing operations. Frost’s Lush Double IPA was recently ranked #10 out of 176 in a blind taste test by Paste Magazine!
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News and Notes #18101 Hedy Hilts Collins, Knoxville, TN, was voted Teacher of the Year for 2016-2017 by her colleagues. She teaches fourth grade at West Hills Elementary School in Knoxville, where she lives with husband Terry and sons Michael and Maxwell. Congrats, Hedy! #18178 Joan McKeown, Chatham, NJ, updated us on the McKeown Clan. “Five McKs enjoyed CDK’s First Session . . . #14256 Kerry worked with Marnie, First Session. #20356 Layne, an Assistant Leader, will be a Senior at Groton this fall, captaining Field Hockey, Women’s Ice Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse. #21170 Jacqueline was a JL at CDK and plays Field Hockey and Ice Hockey. #22656 Ainsley just off CDK’s NOLS, loved the experience and entering Groton this Fall. #23370 Brynn a happy CDK camper, received her Kiwi this Summer, also a good athlete on the fields and ice rink. #18795 Thomas happily employed by Fidelity Investments, now living in Chicago. #19178 Sam happily employed by Clearwing in Madison, WI, has been all over the Globe. Molly is studying happily at Endicott College. Annie just graduated from Kimball Union Academy and will play Ice Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota. Emily Baratta is gainfully employed and living in NYC. #19540 George Baratta is a student at Columbia College in Chicago. #10893 Bob and #14525 Sara and their kids have a new pup named ‘Champ.’ All best, Joan” #18306 Erik Soderstrom, Winter Park, FL, was recognized in July by his colleagues for his “Whatever It Takes” attitude and performance as well as his teamwork/ assistance across departmental lines. Erik is employed by the Orlando Construction Services Department.
#19178 Sam “Turtle” McKeown, Milwaukee, WI, is employed by Clearwing Productions and recently was in California with the group Bon Iver. Turtle gained much of his theatrical knowledge during his Dudley years in Witherbee.
Sam working at the Bon Iver Concert
#19172 Scott Sewall, Boston, MA, participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge in August 2017 on Team Elizabeth. This is the largest athletic cancer fundraiser in the country, and Team Elizabeth was started five years
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ago in memory of #19658 Duncan and Scott’s mother, Elizabeth Alling Sewall. Joining Scott in this worthwhile cause were several other camp alumni: #18795 Thomas McKeown, #18785 Jack Krueger, #19116 Will Plumb, #19225 Thomas Treiber, #19100 Dwight Vicks, and #20446 Laura Canning.
#19043, Pat McCormick, Canandaigua, NY, graduated from Geneseo College in 2015 and has been awarded a US Student Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Brazil for 2018. Pat majored in Political Science and now works for the New York State Migrant Education Program.
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#19052 Mac Sutphin, Los Angeles, CA, is part of the group 1 Mind that produced the beat for “Unforgettable” by French Montana. Check it out. https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=CTFtOOh47oo More news about Mac and 1 Mind at https://www.facebook.com/ macsutphin1. #19237 Tom Hoskins, White Sands, NM, reports that he is now working as a Mechanical Engineer with the US Army. Tom is working on the ballistic missile defense Patriot Missile System range in New Mexico. Thanks for your service Tom! #19430 Peter Huff, Washington, DC, reported in from a very exciting DC alumni Hymn Sing and Final Four viewing session in March. Says Pete, “#14866 James Mayo and friends at the DC DUD crew at Mr. James the Gebhard’s Hymn Sing in Alexandria, VA. Mayo and the DCDUD crew were at #13425 Russ Gebhard’s house in Alexandria, VA. Those with a camp number included #16384 Taylor Brown, #16730 Rick Raymond, #18426 Brian Cherry, #17920 Connor Smith, and #17713 Joel Peralta, and our dusty pipes were assisted by Taylor’s fiancée (Jenna) and her parents, a few folks from the Gebhard’s church, and Harold, who made the trip from Baltimore with Mayo. It was a great night!” #19325 Willie Treiber, Oyster Bay Cove, NY, together with Dudley friends #19180 Lucas Ebler and #24468 Soren Bole held a mini-reunion in Hannover, Germany, where all three participated in a fundraising marathon to benefit the Hannover YMCA and Camp Abbensen. Lucas added in his note that proceeds would support refurbishment of a cabin there.
Soren Bole, Willie Treiber, and Lucas Ebler in Hannover, Germany
#19861 Logan Sangree-Hills, Harrisburg, PA, is an undergraduate student at Gettysburg College pursuing a degree in Economics with minors in Business and English. Currently, he is a Data and Reporting intern at Cambridge Associates, a Leadership Mentor at the Garthwait Leadership Center, and a Siegfried Fellow at Gettysburg College. He would like to continue a career in the financial industry. #19996 Bill Savage, Moorestown, NJ, visited Camp for Chapel and Hymn Sing in July and sent a great update. After graduating from Vanderbilt in May 2017 with a degree in Engineering Science and Public Policy, Bill was commissioned as an Active Duty Second Lieutenant Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army. He began training in September 2017 at Fort Benning, GA. Thank you for your service, Bill!
Hanna with Ellie Schwoebel, left and Clara Jorba, right
#20444 Hanna McPheron, El Cerrito, CA, wrote in Spring 2017, “I spent three months backpacking
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News and Notes through Europe, traveling to 10 different countries and visiting Camp Dudley at Kiniya pals all along the way. I visited #21337 Ellie Schwobel in Florence, Italy, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with #20102 Michelle “Shelly” Dimitri in Dublin, Ireland, explored the city of London with #22760 Alex Foster, #23167 Olly Harvey, and #22374 Will Small, visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris with the Davis Family #24190 Frances, Pyper (future Kiniya camper), #13790 Carlisle, and Bridget), traveled throughout Barcelona, Spain with #20437 Clara Jorba, and visited the land of our sister camps in both Germany and Spain. It’s amazing how the Camp Dudley at Kiniya family extends beyond the US!” #20751 Ryan Kelly, Wellesley, MA, who was a Leader and Senior D-Head at Dudley this past summer, is a Williams College Junior, studying abroad this year. Williams offers a yearlong program of study at Oxford University in collaboration with Exeter College (founded in 1314), one of the constituent colleges of the university. “Sorry I won’t be able to attend the Open House. But I’m hoping to make it to the one in London in January!” #20795 Jack Plimpton, Ormond Beach, FL, reported that he studied in Austria at the University of Salzburg for the Spring 2017 semester. #20839 Conor Mook, Sleepy Hollow, NY, graduated from Williams in 2016 and started a job in San Francisco. He recently learned that his company will be moving his group back to NYC in the coming weeks. #21010 Erica Lash graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Rochester where camper #11871 Dr. Kevin McCormick was one of her professors! Erica is currently a Resident PhyErica and her proud parents. sician at Brown Emergency Med-
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icine Residency in Providence, RI. Congratulations, DR. LASH! #21143 Cooper Knapp, Glens Falls, NY, was named SUNYAC Men’s Swimming Rookie of the Year in March 2017. He was a freshman at SUNY New Pal- Cooper Knapp tz. Knapp helped lead the Hawks to their second-consecutive runner-up finish at the 2017 SUNYAC Swimming & Diving Championships. At the meet, Knapp set two conference records (100 back, 200 fly), three program records (100 back, 100 fly, 200 fly), earned three NCAA B-cuts (100 back, 100 fly, 200 fly) and was also on all three program-record setting relay teams (200 FR, 200 MR, 400 MR). Cooper is part of a long line of Knapp’s who have enjoyed success in the pool and in Lake Champlain. Congratulations, Cooper! #21300 Greg Giovannoli, Upper Saddle River, NJ, wrote that he studied abroad in Barcelona for his Junior year 2017 Fall semester. At the same time, fellow Dudleyite #19674 George Wells was studying in Madrid. Greg sent this photo of their reunion in Munich at Oktoberfest! The Other Fellow First really does defy Greg Giovannoli and George Wells reunite at the Munich Oktoberfest. national borders! #21307 Ian Mook, Sleepy Hollow, NY, just started his senior year at Williams, is a captain of the track team and is majoring in Math and Chinese. He loves college
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and is beginning to turn his mind, somewhat reluctantly, to “what’s next.” #22077 Peter Gulbin, Wilton, CT, #22047 Quinn Schneider, and #22396 John Blumenthal met Lee Gulbin at the Suffield Academy vs. Hopkins lacrosse game in April 2017. Suffield won 8-7; close game! The highlight of the day was the reFrom left to right: #22047 Quinn Schneider, #22077 Peter Gulbin, and #22396 John union of Dudley alums. Thanks to Blumenthal Lee, Peter’s mom, for the photo. #22142, Sean Hogan, Richmond, VA, celebrated his Confirmation at St. Bridget’s Church in Richmond in May L to R Laura Hogan, sister Kate, #22142 Sean, 2017. Sean #23700 Father Flynn, #13642 Chris, #23942 Ryan was joined by his family and #23700 Father Vinny Flynn for the celebration. Father Flynn traveled from the North Country to be with Sean on his special day. Congratulations, Sean! #22410, Xavier Simonelli, Princeton, NJ, is a fine arts and design student at Pratt MWP College of Art and Design. He successfully painted his first public mural for the Kopp’s Cycle building on Spring St. in
Princeton, working continuously throughout the 2017 summer season. Xavier thanks his parents for their enthusiastic support of his work.
Xavier Simonelli with his first public mural
#22433 Karen Ramsey, Sudbury, MA, was excited to receive the Spring 2017 CD News magazine with the photo of all her Dudley pals on it. She’s thrilled with the new Kiniya dining hall and says she misses everyone at camp. #22498 Sydney Soka, Delmar, NY, met #24189 Elsa Poler for tea in London. Sydney was Elsa’s aide in Cady for the 2016 season. Sydney and Elsa in London
#22515 Teddy McGraw, Short Hills, NJ, received the Outstanding Drums, individual award at the 2017 Essentially Ellington Competition. Teddy and his classmates from Newark Academy competed as one of the top 15 jazz bands in the country at the Jazz Festival, now in
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Teddy McGraw receives the Outstanding Drums award from Wynton Marsalis at the 2017 Essentially Ellington Competition and Festival in May.
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News and Notes its 22nd year. Newark Academy finished 4th in the stiff overall competition but Teddy took top honor for best drums. The individual awards were presented by Wynton Marsalis. Congratulations, Teddy! #22739 Bernard Godolphin, Saint-Bruno, Quebec, Canada, had a breakout swimming season, coming in 6th in the 200 freestyle at the RBC Canadian Swimmer Bernard Godolphin Junior National Championship this summer in Toronto and missing his Olympic/ World Championship Trials qualifying time by only a few tenths. Bernard’s season was capped off by making the Quebec Provincial Team as a top freestyler prospect, as well as being named to the Canadian National Team Development Program “ID Team.” #22835 Alexa Mitchell, San Diego, CA, reports that she is working for Community Associates Institute as a Communications Coordinator and Event Planner, as well as keeping busy exploring the west coast and enjoying the constant sunlight and friendly atmosphere. #22938 Ashley Wetty, Bronxville, NY, competed in the AAU Zero Gravity Nationals in Boston in June. She plays for the Empire State Blue Flames and fellow Kiniya-ite #22923 Caleigh Ryan, New York, NY, plays for their high school Ashley, #12, going to the net during the team. AAU Zero Gravity Nationals in Boston
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#20999 Jessie Bernstein is a Manager for the School Systems Leadership at Teach For America. Jesse and husband Dave reside in San Antonio, TX. #24809 Sekani Springer, St. Michaels, Barbados, on Kiniya’s performing arts staff, wrote, “In 2015 my family and I moved to Barbados from London, England, so I could study at University. While there I met #20444 Hanna McPheron, on an exchange program. We became good friends, and she invited me work at Kiniya in 2017. Then I heard from a cousin in New York that she and friends were coming to a wedding in Barbados and could we get together? When they arrived, she introduced her boyfriend, #17309 Chris Inniss, from New York. I told him that I would be working in a Vermont camp that summer. Chris said, ‘I love Vermont and if you pass through New York, let me know and we could hang out.’ Fast forward to July, I’m at Kiniya, at breakfast at Knollandale when I noticed a familiar face sitting at the senior staff table. It looked like Chris Inniss, but I wasn’t sure. I thought, ‘This is random but I think that’s my cousin’s boyfriend sitting over there.’ So I walked over, tapped his shoulder and said, ‘Excuse me, this might be a bit weird, but do you know a woman in Harlem, a teacher who goes by Dj?’ He stopped eating and froze, smiled and said, ‘That’s my girlfriend, that’s crazy, how do you know her.’ I said, ‘She’s my cousin, remember we met in Barbados . . .’ Before I finished my sentence he finished it for me. For the rest of the day we tried to figure out how we hadn’t put two and two together and figured out that the camp I was talking about on Lake Champlain was the camp he had known about for years and how the world is so small.”
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Weddings #11586 John William Cyrus Canning. The weather was passable, but the day was beautiful. Some 200 guests filled the nave of Saint Boniface MarJohn and Jeanne Canning tyr church to celebrate the blessed union of Jeanne Egan and John William Cyrus Canning #11586 - a production the likes of which has rarely been seen on the North Shore of Long Island. John said he had always wanted a true Camp Dudley wedding and as the pictorial evidence clearly displays, he got his wish. With #10574 Peter “Padre” Wertimer serving as the master of ceremonies, #11237 Bill Magavern making an appearance all the way from Sacramento, a gaggle of Treibers and two Schmidts in attendance, no one could argue with the pedigree of this joyous occasion. The love and tenderness that shone in Jeanne and John’s eyes gave witness to the righteousness of this new partnership. It was truly a beautiful day. #13988 Rich “Buzz” Adams, Yarmouth, ME shared news of his wedding recently. “Buzz” writes “Christa and I were married on a rainy Wednesday afternoon, April 12 @ 3:30 pm on the porch of a family member’s Summer home on Buzz and Christa Adams Princes Point, Yarmouth, Maine, overlooking Casco Bay. Her two children, Turner (14) and Quincy (12) were present, as well as Christa’s parents, Cynthia and David Barnard, also of Yarmouth. Christa’s lifelong friend from her childhood home of Norwich, VT, Ashley Clapp, and my old Wesleyan fraternity brother and boatmate Dr. John McIntyre of Etna, NH, witnessed the brief ceremony, in which the groom’s remarks were ruthlessly edited. The attached photo was taken at the reception immediately following the ceremony.”
#15250 Felix Westpfahl was married on April 29, 2017 to Anna - Lena Manzau, now Anna-Lena Westpfahl. The couple will reside in Hannover, Germany. More than a few Dudleyites attended the celebration.
From left to the right, as idenitified by Felix: My sister Maraike Westpfahl (Was in Camp for the Reunion in the 110 th season), #14671 Wolfram Springer, first year in Camp 1988, #13326 Pam Nelson, My mother Angela Westpfahl (Was in Camp for the Reunion in the 110 th season),, My uncle Heinz-Dieter Westpfahl (was in Camp Dudley on the first exchange group 1962), #14652 Christian Albrecht, first year in Camp 1988, Arthur Heilbronn (was in Camp on the Exchange group in 1964), #15648 Ludolf von Klencke ( in Camp from 1992 until I think 1999), #9791 Eberhard Mangold (Man of the Year 1999), #15246 Stefan Liese (first year in Camp 1990), #18135 Carsten Tech (I think he was in Camp 1998), #8070 Ben Nelson, My Dad #10442 Klaus Westpfahl (first year in Camp 1964)
In front of family and close friends, camper #16265 Bobby Muhlhausen married Elise Ratchford in a ceremony in Arlington, MA on June 17, 2017. Those with camp numbers joining the celebration were the groom’s father #7865 Pete Muhlhausen, brother Bobby and Elise Muhlhausen #18165 Tom Muhlhausen, and nieces #20965 Kate and #22865 Anna Huller.” #16384 Taylor Brown and Jenna Cameron wed on July 1st, 2017, just across the Lake from Dudley, in Jenna’s hometown of Montpelier, Vermont. #16119 Marlon Fisher and #17179 Andy Bowen helped to calm the groom’s nerves by playing in a morning basketball game with Taylor’s family and #14866 James Mayo graced the couple and attendees by singing “Ave Maria”
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Weddings #18104 Ben Walsh married Danielle Levy in Harwich Port, MA on June 24, 2017. There was a great crowd of Dudley friends present to help celebrate the big event. Ben and Danielle will make their home in the Chicago area.
and Dudley favorite “You’ll Never Walk Alone” during the ceremony at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Yoha! #16384 Taylor Brown and Jenna Cameron celebrating their special moment.
#17043 Samuel Slater Latour married Elizabeth Schuyler Skinner on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in Manchester, VT. They met in Boston after both graduating from St. Lawrence University. In addition to Ethan’s brothers pictured below, #17341 Peter McGoldrick, Slater’s dad #10246 Richard Latour and uncle #10001 William Latour attended Dudley.
Slater Latour and Elizabeth Skinner (center) are surrounded by friends and family at their wedding celebration.
#17129 Sam Routhier and Katy Brewster were married on September 9, 2017 at the 1Hotel in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Seven Dudley friends witnessed the wonderful event. Sam and Katy will conSam and Katy Routhier tinue living in the Greater New York Area.
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Dudley, Davidson College or Pelham, NY friends that celebrated with Ben Walsh and Danielle.
#18635 Kara Dunne, Swansea, MA, and her husband, Kris Nelson, were married in Winsted, Connecticut, on August 27, 2016. Kara is a beloved former member of the Dudley summer staff who nurtured the artistic talents of many campers in the 2000’s. Dudley Board of Trustees member, #11584 Kara and Kris Nelson the Rev. Dr. Pete Allen, performed the ceremony. Congratulations to the happy couple! We apologize for the late report of this important event and hope that Kara and Kris enjoyed the celebration of their one year anniversary. #20479 Megan Powell, Salem, MA married Karl Fries on September 30, 2017 at Glen Magna Farms in Danvers, MA. Says Megan, “Karl and I both went to Colgate University, didn’t know each other at school but met through the Boston Alumni Club after graduating. We currently live in Salem, MA.” Megan and Karl Fries The Camp Dudley News
There was a great Kiniya/Dudley gang at the wedding: #21013 Sarah “Bear” McDonough, #19270 Sara Nelson, #20472 Lucy Solie-Vilker, #20595 Kat Nelson, #17681 Steve Nelson, #19231 Kari McKinley, #18952 Joel Cross. Also included in the Dudley gang . . . my sibs... #16849 Tim Powell, #17549 Rob Powell, Jane Phelan, #19377 Wilson Powell, my dad #10459 Scott Powell and his brothers (#10877 Greg Powell, #10610 Doug Powell and #11680 Ridge Powell) . . . I think that’s everyone! #22405 Tina Swanberg wrote to tell us of her wedding in May. Says Tina “I married Robert Rousseau on May 20th, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN where we live and work. It was a beautiful and fun day, despite being unseasonably cold and pouring rain all day (seriously, all day!). True to my hike hut Tina Swanberg and Robert and tripping roots we honRousseau eymooned on the west coast and hiked and camped along the way.” #23845 Betsy Lyles Swetenburg, Decatur, GA, was married to Owen Swetenburg on June 3, 2017. The wedding and reception were at Davidson College, where L to R #19230 Rev. Dr. Anna Carter they both attended. Florence, Owen & #23845 Betsy, #19538 The Rev. Dr. Anna Jonah Florence Carter Florence officiated and #19338 Jonah Florence was also present. Caitlin (Leonard) Beland married Steve Beland at The Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA on February 11th. Caitlin and Steve reside in Somerville, MA. Caitlin and Steve Beland
Sara (Sophia) Chasse (CK’03-’05) married Darren Chasse at Camp Kiniya on September 2, 2017. Sara and Darren reside in Boston with their beautiful golden retriever, Sophie, and both work for Logmein. Sara is #20001 Marnie McDonagh’s step-daughter and attended Kiniya from 2003-2005. Sara Chasse with her father, Bob Sophia and stepmother, Marnie McDonagh
Jenna Dannis Macartney married Peter Macartney on August 21st in Martha’s Vineyard. Jenna and Peter live in New York, NY. Jenna and Peter Macartney
#20616 Liz Miller married Daniel Lee in Charlotesville, VA on June 17, 2017. Liz studies at Harvard Graduate School of Education and lives in CamLiz Miller and Daniel Lee bridge, MA. # 20011 Clara Enrich Jorba married Pablo Bandala on July 1st, 2017 in Catalunya, Spain. Clara and Pablo live in Cap-d’Ail, Clara Enrich Jorba and Pablo Bandala Spain.
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Lauren Taylor married Justin “Jack” Auld on August 5th, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Lauren and Jack reside in Atlanta, GA. Come visit us next summer, Lauren. You’re so close!
Erica Crisafulli married Dan Staz on July 1st, 2017 in Bozeman, Montana. Erica and Dan Staz Lauren Taylor
Leah (Gallagher) Huber married Greg Huber on May 20th in Montauk, NY.
Ann Carpenter’s wedding Leah and Greg Huber
Ann Carpenter, Majken Tranby, Laura Quayle and Liz Gupta-Harrison remain the best of camp friends! Majken, Liz and Laura participated in Ann’s wedding in September.
Future Dudleyites #12640 Tyler Chapman and Jennifer Halloran Chapman, Sherborn, MA, welcomed Reed Edward Chapman to their family on September 25, 2017! Reed was born at 12:17 pm, was 7 lbs. 13 oz. and 20 inches. Mother and baby doing great!
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#13491 Jon and Catherine Petty, New York, NY, welcomed William Michael Petty into the world back on November 7, 2016. We apologize for the late notice and extend a happy birthday greeting to William! Jon hopes to William Michael Petty get him to Dudley for his Cub year in 2027.
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Future Dudleyites #14359 Andy and Eliza Morris, West Chester, PA, welcome Tate Keyes Morris and Anna Margaret Morris! “Tate born 3:33 p.m. Anna born 3:55 p.m., Eliza proved herself tougher and more loving than anyone I know,” said Andy! Yes, that’s right! Andy and Eliza had twins and are now in line for three bunks at our Camps! Congratulations!
enjoying our new life as a family of three! Hayley teaches art at St. Benedict’s Episcopal School and I’m an Assistant Vice President at Colliers International specializing in the leasing of office space for landlords here in Atlanta.” #17179 Andy Bowen and Amanda Fabrizi, Vestal, NY, shared the good news that Landon Scott Bowen was born on September 14th at 5:49 pm. He weighed in at 7lbs. and was 21 1/2 inches. Andy says, “We couldn’t be more in love.” Landon Scott Bowen
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#15385 Pete and #19555 Lauren Maiurano, and big sister Isobel welcomed baby Maclachlan Peter Maiurano “Mac” on September 21st at 10:21 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 19 1/4 inches long.
#15898 Billy and Meredith Phelan, New York, NY, welcomed future Dudleyite #2 to their family! Henry William Phelan was born June 13, 2017 and weighed in at 7lbs. 10oz. Henry is doing well and looks terrific sporting Henry William Phelan his Dudley shirt. Congratulations! #16804 Will Tyler, Atlanta, GA, shared exciting news of a recent addition to his family “Henry Colgan Tyler was born Wednesday, March 15th at 11:58 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 1 ounce and 19.5 inches long. We’re
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#16024 Ron Schildge, Suresnes, France and his wife Story Parker gave birth to twins on April 27, 2017. Maple Eleanor Roebling Schildge was 2.9kg and Felix Richard Schildge was 2.5kg. Ron and his family have relocated to France.
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Obituaries #5589 John Lyle Lafferty, of Newport, RI, died in
mid March 2017 at 92. John was at Camp in the mid 1930s. Born in Shantau, China, he graduated from the Kent School in 1943. He served the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduated Harvard University in 1947. Jack worked for Standard Oil and then had a long career with Harris Graphics International. In his retirement he enjoyed reading, traveling, and family time at home in Newport. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia T. (Hutton) Lafferty for 31 years. A son, Stephen James Lafferty, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, son, Jacob Lyle Lafferty and his children, Maura and Luke; by his daughter-in-law, Laurie Lafferty and her daughter, Katie; stepchildren, Lisa Lawless, Lynne Fenwick, and Jeffrey Makowsky; a nephew and many nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews. John had two grandsons who attended Camp #22089 David and #21589 James Lawless and also family members #20874 Charles Tregenza, #19574 John R. Tregenza IV and #11874 John R. Tregenza III.
#5963 Dr. Lloyd H. Conover passed away on
March 11, 2017 at age 93 in St. Petersburg, FL. Wrote his son Roger, “My father was part of a long line of family members at Dudley that span #403 – #16163. He was a renowned scientist and one of the last surviving Dudleyites from the pre-WWII era.” Lloyd was a Dudley camper and Leader in the 1930s, following his father #403 Howard Conover. He is credited with having invented the first antibiotic made by chemically modifying a naturally-produced drug. His creation, Tetracycline, has been one of the most frequently prescribed antibiotics for treating bacterial infections. Born in Orange, NJ, in 1923. He grew up in Summit, NJ, and served in the Navy in the Pacific. He graduated from Amherst College in 1947 (B.A.) and from the University of Rochester in 1950 (PhD). He then joined the chemical research department at drug company Pfizer. He became research director at Pfizer Central Research in Sandwich, England, in 1971, retiring as a senior vice president in 1984. He loved the theater and the opera. He leaves his wife Katherine Miller
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Meacham, whom he married in 2005. His first wife Virginia passed away in 1988. His second wife Marie Solomons passed away in 2003 He also leaves his sons #9705 Kirk Conover, #10092 Roger Conover, #10737 Craig Conover, a daughter Heather Conover, his grandsons #16610 Strand Conover, #17192 Case Conover, his stepsons #15329 Dave Love, #16163 Mike Love, Walter Solomons and Andrew Meacham; stepdaughters Sue Love, Virginia Karpovich, Katharine Meacham and Laura Keane; his brother #5827 Cameron Conover, 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
#6338 George F. Razook of Rye, NY, died
May 13th. Born in New York City in 1926, he grew up in Pinehurst, NC and came to Dudley in the summer of 1941. He graduated from The Taft School, served the Army during WWII, and George Razook Razook, George graduated from Williams A longtime resident of Rye, NY died peacefully Saturday, May 13 with his beloved College in the class of ’50. wife Claudia and children by his side. George was born in New York City on April 25 , 1926. His early years were spent in Pinehurst, NC. He fondly remembered attending Miss Chapman’sat oneNYU room schoolhouse After receiving his business degree Sternin Pinehurst before leaving for The Fessenden School. He graduated from The Taft School, and after serving in the during WWII, Williams College. George was a loyal Williams alumnus and took School, George joined Army Razook’s, a designer women’s great pride in being amongst “the stubborn survivors of the class of ’50.” After receiving his business degree at NYU Stern School, George joined Razook’s, a clothing chain located designer at thewomen’s Plaza Hotel, NY, Breakers clothing chain located at the Plaza Hotel, NY, Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Lake Placid Club, NY and Pinehurst, NC. As president, he expanded the Hotel, Palm Beach, Lake Placid Club, NY, and Pinefootprint of the company his parents founded and moved headquarters to Greenwich, CT in the 60’s. The company thrived under his leadership, and was noted by Time magazine as having used in a superior court case to define hurst, NC. As president, he expanded thebeen company luxury retail. his parents had founded and moved headquarters George enjoyed the camaraderie of golf as much as theto game itself. He first held a club in Pinehurst at the age of three, and in later years swore by his putter Greenwich, CT, in the golf 1960’s. was named “magic.” He His years in thea USpassionate Seniors’ Golf Association were a great source of happiness. He was a member of the Apawamis Club, American Yacht Club, John’s Island Club, and theevery Lake Placidsummer Club. From the first golfer, loved to dance and spent onsummer of his life until almost his last, George spent summers in Lake Placid, and the lifelong family friendships Lake Placid. Dudley became an honored tradition for his son Bradley, grandsons, and his daughter Lauren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Claudia, his children Leslie (Hans Eschricht), #10540 Bradley (Mary Jo) and #19888 Lauren (John Roth), grandsons George (Christina), #17140 Charley #17940 Christopher Razook; #18288 Nicholas, #18496 Peter, #18502 William Roth, #18722 Henry Eschricht, and his sisters, Jacqueline Chamandy and Renee Dunne.
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#6652 James S. Weaver
passed away July 31, 2017 at the age of 85 in Naples FL. Jim was a totally dedicated Dudleyite and volunteer for more than seven decades. He attended Camp in 1943 as a camper and then leader. He served on the Board of Trustees from 1974Jim Weaver 1979 and from 1985-1992, including roles as Treasurer and then Chairman from 1990-1992. Jim was recognized with Dudley’s highest award, the CDA Man of the Year in 1995. Said Dudley Board Chair Matt Quigley, “Jim served Dudley selflessly throughout his entire adult life. He embodied the values of our Camps and gave prodigiously of his time, talents and treasure. His generosity knew no bounds. Jim made a herculean effort to attend the Council of Dudley Board Chairs at West Point in September 2014, where the current Strategic Plan for our Camps was reviewed and discussed. He will be greatly missed.” Jim grew up in Maplewood, NJ, graduated from Columbia High School, and from Cornell University, with B.M.E. and MBA degrees, and as president of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Jim served in the U.S.
#7027 Michael Dehlendorf of Blacklick,
OH, died on August 16, 2016. Born in St. Louis, MO, he came to Dudley from 1945-47. He graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1954 and from Middlebury ColMike Dehlendorf lege in 1958, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army and Navy a total of seven years in Ft. Benning, GA, and Ft. Knox, KY, leaving as a First Lieutenant. He then joined Exxon Mobil until entering the real estate development business. He was the first President of Ohio Equities through the mid ’70s when he formed Dehlendorf & Company. His company was involved in the development of thousands of acres, including
Army from 1955-57. He then married “the girl next door,” Marjorie Ware Holeton, in 1957 in Bellevue, WA. Jim worked for Procter & Gamble from 19591964 and then joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, as a Financial Advisor, Broker and Vice President in 1977, serving in their NYC, Youngstown OH, Harrisburg PA and Baltimore MD offices. Jim retired from Merrill Lynch in 1994 after a career of 30 years, when he and Marge settled in Naples, FL. Jim volunteered widely, including the Towson MD YMCA, and for the Baltimore Rotary. Said fellow Rotarian and Dudleyite # 8767 Sandy Short. “In 1986 Jim saw an opportunity and convinced the Rotary, the Baltimore city public school system, and Dudley to create a scholarship collaborative. Now, after 31 years the program thrives. Over 130 Baltimore boys and girls have attended Dudley and Kiniya. The legacy that Jim has left is enormous — to the youngsters with life changing opportunities, to the Dudley camps that have been enriched by the diversity that this program has contributed and to the Rotary Club whose principal purpose is service.” Jim was recognized as the Rotary’s “Paul Harris Fellow.” He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years Marge; children #11067 Earle (Rebecca), Roberta (John) and #11681 Scott (Deborah); and grandchildren Jenna, Julie, Sarah, #21181 Michael, Thomas, Joseph, #22652 Allison and Peter. three championship golf courses. Mike was a Member of Bexley United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Constance Crabbe Dehlendorf; his three children, Laura E. Dehlendorf, Michael B. Dehlendorf (Luda), Matthew C. Dehlendorf (Traci); and four grandsons, Cole, Roth, Gabriel and Sasha. He is also survived by brother, #6921 Robert O. (Joan) of Monterey, CA; brother, David A. (Susie) of San Juan Island, WA; nephew, Scott Robert (Jackie) of Bozeman, MT.
#7500 Albert “Bounce” Foster, of Spring Park,
MN, passed away on May 22, 2017 at age 80. Bert came to Camp in 1947 and was a JL in 1952. He graduated from St. Louis Country Day School ‘54 and Cornell University ‘60. He attended Harvard Business School’s Executive Program. Bert was CEO of Cir-Tec and American Plastics Exchange, and was a broker at Dean Witter. He was an avid sailor, racing, officiating and introducing new sailors to the sport. Bert was a
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Obituaries devoted member of St. Martin’s by-the-Lake Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife, Carmella Zagone Foster; sons #11322 Albert “Terry” (Mary) Foster, #12100 Andrew (Beth) Foster and William (Jennifer) Foster and their mother, Lucinda “Cindy” Goodale Pratt; Brother, #7114 Torrey (Anne) Foster and sister, Claire (Marshall) Evans; five Grandchildren, seven step children, and seven step grandchildren.
#7544 Captain Frederick Warren Lawler, Staunton,
VA, died April 3, 2017. Fred, nicknamed “Bronx” after his NYC home, was at Dudley in 1947. He joined the US Navy in 1951 in Norfolk, VA, completed the Naval Aviation Cadet Program in Pensacola, Fred Lawler FL, and was commissioned a Naval Ensign/Aviator. Over a 34 ½ year career, Fred served the Pacific and Atlantic fleets, transitioned to jet aircraft and achieved over 700 carrier landings. He completed two tours in Vietnam, and commanded Carrier Air Wing One aboard the USS John F. Kennedy in the early ’70s. Fred then served in the Pentagon, was promoted to Captain, serving in Japan, and as the U.S. Defense/Naval Attache to New Zealand and the South Pacific. He retired in 1986 to his dream . . . a Virginia country farm raising calves, mending fences and growing alfalfa. He married Terry in 1954, and the two of them were among the most dedicated at Dudley Work Weekends. He is survived by Terry, his son #11848 Rick (Leslie), Chapel Hill, NC, daughter Lisa Williams (Kirk) Sanibel, FL, and daughter Terri Smith (Steve) Raleigh, NC; by grandchildren, Kelsey and #17884 Daniel Lawler, Brenna, #21881 Marin and #21499 Kirk “Tiberius” Williams, and Ainslee (Douglas Noreen) and Haley (Phillip Ruzbarsky) Smith.
#7800 Edward Walter Brower of Vallejo, CA,
passed away on June 30, 2017. Ed was born in Jersey City, NJ, in 1938 and grew up in Weehawken, where he played all sports (he once threw a no-hitter and hit a grand slam in the same game.) He spent 11 summers as a Camper, Leader, and Division Head at Dudley, embracing “The Other Fellow First” as his lifelong guiding principle. After graduating from Colgate (BA, ’60) and Syracuse (MA, ’63) in Psychology, he mar-
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ried Mary Lou Tracy in Vermont. They took jobs in the Lompoc, CA School District where he became a passionate advocate for special education. Hired by the Vallejo School District, he directed their Special Education Division. Ed was a coaching legend at North Vallejo Little League in the early Ed Brower 1980s, winning four championships in seven years. He is survived by his daughter Tracy Powers; sons Robert Brower, #13031 Gary Brower, and #13198 Greg Brower and daughter-in-law Huai-en Tsai Brower; grandchildren Angela Moore and grandson-in-law Craig Moore, Robert Powers, Anastasia Powers, #21698 Benjamin Brower, #22698 Kailee Brower, and #23398 Kendyl Brower; family relatives from the Joutras and Simmons families (David, George, Frank, Dot, Edward, Derek, Kontara).
#9698 Warren Oakley Fuller, 65, of Morris Town-
ship, NJ, passed away on July 31, 2017. He was educated in West Essex, NJ, and graduated from Lehigh University B.A., and Cornell University M.B.A. Warren taught government and politics at Hobart & Warren Fuller William Smith Colleges and Cornell University. He was dedicated to his community, as president of the West Orange Board of Education, the West Orange Community House, coaching his children’s teams, and to Camp Dudley. He had a passion for music. Said longtime friend Rich Maxwell, “Warren was my friend of 56 years meeting as Cubs in 1961. Warren drew me back into the workings of Dudley. He served as CDA VP and President and convinced me to return. He got me into the CDA ranks and then came board service, all because Warren was thinking of me and returning this ‘lost lamb’ to the fold. His dedication to Dudley and The Other Fellow First was manifest every day of his too short life. I miss my friend, and Dudley has lost a truly wonderful man.” Warren is survived by his children, Kate and Ryan, and #16498 Brian and Michelle; granddaughters, Addison and Olivia; his mother, Audrey; brothers, Scott #10083 and Barry #10510, and his partner, Doree Kesselbrenner and family.
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#10686 Kenneth H. “Chip” Lyng, Jr. of Hilton
Head, SC, passed away on March 9, 2017. Chip attended Camp in 1968 and 1969 as a senior and then junior leader. He was born in Westfield, NJ, graduated from Westfield High Chip Lyng School, ‘71 and St. Lawrence University, ‘75. Chip moved to Newtown, Bucks County, PA, in 1978. Passionate about golf and family, he and his wife Ellen moved to Hilton Head, SC, in 2013. He was an active member of Sea Pines Country Club where he and his wife chaired the “Tee It Up for the Troops” Committee. Chip was known for hitting ’em long, not always straight, and “playing the trees.” Known for his compassion, openness, and sense of humor, his presence will be missed by many. Chip is survived by his wife Ellen, son Peter of Newtown, PA, Dana Gregg (Beth) of Newtown, PA, and John Gregg (Marisa) of Lincoln, MA.; his sisters Barbara Baroody (Dick) and Betsy Sauter (Bill) of Hilton Head; grandchildren Evan, Paige, and Liam; by his aunt and uncle, Doris and Thornton Rice, uncle Herbert Wright; nephews #14696 David and Sam Baroody, as well as numerous cousins.
#10990 Richard J. “Hippie” Tompkins passed
away on April 9, 2017. Hippie was first at Camp in 1970-72 as a camper, then returning as a leader in 1978. He was a member of the class of 1991 at White Plains NY high school, and then went on to the University of Maryland. His Dudley friends, organized by #9675 David West, had a memorial gathering for Rick at the School House on Dudley Road in August. Per #11846 Tom Canning, “Rick was known as “Hippie” at Dudley. Like most nicknames at Camp he got it early and it stuck immediately. He had hair one would consider short today but compared to the crew cuts that were the norm, Director Bob Marshall called him Hippie in the hopes he would be shamed into getting a crew cut...it did not work. Rick was well known for his athletic prowess (playing every sport well), his sense of fun, his ability to get up in front of a group and sing, his loyal friendship, and his love of Camp. We all thought that we’d have him in our lives forever. But for some reason he drifted out of it.
A group of us – Westy, Fungo, Regis, Goody, and the Wertimer brothers (Padre, Werts and Deacon), Davo, Schelly and Brian gathered on a beautiful summer day to share remembrances. We ended with the singing of the final numbers from Sunday Hymn Sing, a tradition that meant a lot to Hippie and to all of us. We remember Hippie with great respect, affection and fondness.” Hippie is survived by his daughters Makenizie and Graysan; his sister Charlene, his brother Robert; his mother Anne; and his former wife Stacia. He was predeceased by his father #4856 James Tompkins.
#16951 Dr. Howard Amann passed away August
17, 2017 in Manlius, NY, at the age of 71. He served Dudley as a camp doctor from the mid ’90s through 2002. Said former Director Wheaton Griffin, “Howie was a wonderful man, a classmate at St. Lawrence University, and a great camp Doc for many years. He was a fitness fanatic who would pedal bikes, kayak and go all over the ADK’s and Lake Champlain. He was a Do-er!” Howie was born on February 11, 1946 in Nassau County, Long Island, NY. He graduated with a BS in Chemistry from St. Lawrence University, and from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in Los Angeles. Returning East for his residency in Family Medicine, he moved to Rochester and then Hamilton, NY. #15305 Sheila Kapper, longtime Dudley Nurse said, “Every moment was a teaching moment for campers, nurses and staff too. One summer he had mini-classes for the nurses focusing on rashes. We had been inundated with that issue the summer before. He came to camp with literature and a power point presentation. He was commited to furthering adequate education to his team members.” Howie had an active Family Medicine practice for three decades. He loved the outdoors, fine woodworking, music, singing, animals, and more. His first wife, Carla Moretti, passed away from cancer in May 2009. He leaves his daughters #16675 Rachel Amann-Burns, #17245 Alli Grim and #16704 Cris; six grandchildren; his brothers Richard and Ken; his partner Jane Louise William and his constant companion, Hazel the dog.
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Obituaries #17437 Richard “Richie” J. Heller, 33, died on April 9,
2017 in Philadelphia. He grew up in Point Pleasant, PA, attending Central Bucks High School East and the Tinicum Art & Science School in Ottsville, PA. He was a print/web manager for The Writers Room of Bucks Richie Heller County, Inc. and a book designer for Xlibris Corp. of Philadelphia. He played bass guitar with several Philly bands. In 2003 he discovered the TV Food Network and food preparation, working for Max Hansen Catering in Doylestown, PA, and Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse in Milford, NJ. He launched urbanchefphilly.com shortly before he died. He spent time in Cancun, Mexico, learning regional cuisines and running a surf school and tour guide company. Said Dudley friend #9526 Rob Winans, “Richie came to camp as a full-season senior in Allegheny cabin in 1998. That summer was his first taste of independence in a stable, caring community. It was a major turning point in his life, giving him courage and confidence. The Dudley motto came easily for him.” Rich is survived by his mother, Grace S. Heller, of Bloomsburg, PA. He was predeceased by his father, Robert L. Perretti.
#18050 Damien Jon Ellens, 36, passed away
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born November 30, 1980, in Honolulu, HI, the son of Gene and Jane (Berens) Ellens of Grand Rapids ,MI. Damien was proud to be Damien Ellens a member of the Neuroscience Research Department at the University of Michigan before beginning his residency in Neurology at the University of Michigan Hospital. He graduated from Hamilton College in New York and completed his Medical Doctorate degree from Yale Medical School. Damien was an avid reader, bicyclist and fly fisher. He came to Dudley from 2000-2002 as a leader and later served as camp doctor at his beloved Camp. Damien was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his mother and father, Jane
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and Gene Ellens, sister, Kireth Ellens all of Grand Rapids, MI, and also his partner of many years Natalie Johnson and his stepdaughter Livia.
— Friends of Camp Dudley — #12330 Ralph La Rovere wrote of his dad’s passing. “Ralph William LaRovere of Allen, TX, died April 22, 2017 at age 81. He was born September 12, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ. In 1963 he married Gloria Ann Sileo in Wood-Ridge, NJ. Ralph worked for J.C. Penney for 36 years. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gloria, his daughter, Monique Losson and husband, David, of Dallas, TX; son, #12330 Ralph David LaRovere and wife, Larraine, of Colleyville, TX; daughter, Michelle Wasinowicz and husband, Romeo, of Barrington, RI; grand children, David and Daniel Losson; #21730 Chris, #21830 Nicco, #24230 Marco; Scarlett-Anne Wasinowicz; sister, Ann Radossich of Rochelle Park, NJ.” #21883 Kelly and #18583 Teddy Dale wrote to us of their mother’s passing. “On June 14, 2017 Katherine “Kit” Michael Dale, age 64 died after a nearly ten year struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 7, 1954. Kit attended the University School, St. Lawrence University and Columbia Business School. She worked in the financial services industry at Merrill Lynch, Citi-Bank, Legg Mason & Deutsche Bank. She also worked as an educator and administrator. Kit was active in community service programs, was an avid reader and always had a full knowledge of current events and politics. She is survived by her husband Anthony Chalmers Dale, whom she married in 1982; her son #18583 Edwin Truxtun Dale, her daughter #21883 Katherine Scofield Dale and two brothers John William Michael and Bayard Campbell Michael. She was preceded in death by her sister Pamela Langer.
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October sunrise on the newest addition to the Camp Dudley Challenge
course, the high swinging platform used for special rest period mindfulness sessions and cabin vespers.