The Other Fellow First - Spring 2024

Camp Dudley and Kiniya

#14671 Wolle Springer shared with us his winter trip from Germany to Camp Dudley and how he embodied our motto, "The other fellow first" upon his return home.

Four Dudley and Kiniya alums share how their experiences at Camp influenced their career paths.

This year, friends visiting Kiniya who are familiar with the upper campus will notice a significant step forward as the Kiniya Staff Village continues to take shape.

This report illustrates our impact on our campers and community members as we work to fulfill our mission. It also highlights the need for an annual commitment from across our community to ensure that financial resources are available to maintain our premier programming and operations.

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Editors: Jessica Dils, Dave Langston, Lora Langston, Brendan Loughman, Drew Rider

Design: Brendan Loughman

Front Cover Image: #18801 Drew Rider - Kiniya Sunset from Above Coleman Dining Hall - Spring 2024

Back Cover Image: #18801 Drew Rider - Eclipse at Camp Dudley

Each year, we continue to be amazed and humbled by the generosity of the Camp Dudley and Kiniya community.

During 2023, 1746 parents, grandparents, campers, leaders, staff, and friends donated $1.57 million to Dudley and Kiniya. Giving to the Annual Fund topped $1 million for the second consecutive year. As a summer camp with just over 900 campers here for 25 days per session, those are incredibly impressive numbers!

Our donor base is a testament to the power of our community, the value of our time-tested mission, and the lifelong connections it fosters. That large giving community prompted us to generate the Report of Impact and Appreciation, page 30, while continuing to recognize every donor online. You can find that amazing list of donors by scanning the QR code below or visiting campdudley.org/annualfund. In this year's report to the community, those names spanned 11 printed pages. In a world of widespread inflation, rising printing costs, and environmental concerns, we have decided to continue reporting our list of donors online.

The advent of our tiered tuition structure, introduced in 2019, has allowed us to work towards keeping Camp affordable for all families who want their children to experience a summer at Dudley or Kiniya. Nowhere else in the camping industry does a family have the range of choices in tuition geared to align with their ability to pay as they do here. The impact of this innovation has resulted in the most robust and diverse community of campers ever seen in our history. Operating a summer camp of this size in the 21st century isn't possible without your continued support of the Annual Fund and our endowed funds.

Beginning on page 30, you will find a summary of how gifts and tuition combine to do amazing things for our campers. While our success and impact are clearly evident, so is our need as we look forward to welcoming our 2024 campers and the next generation.

Please know we are grateful and that your generosity has indelible impact on our campers.

With gratitude,

Marnie McDonagh

Camp Kiniya, Director

Matt Storey

Camp Dudley, Director

Board Update - Meet the Newest Members of the Camp Dudley Board of Trustees

#12225 Andrew Marrus

Andrew’s introduction to Dudley came as a half-season camper in 1977 in Cushman Lodge under Leader Regis Canning and JL Ed Schmidt. He returned in 1978 as a full-season junior under Bob Stackpole in Columbia. He was lucky to avoid the dreaded outbreaks of ear lobes under Willie that were treated with Tincture of Merthiolate. Post Camp, he attended St. Mark’s School in Southboro, MA, and went on to Hamilton College, graduating in 1987.

After receiving an MBA from Columbia University in 1989, Andrew pursued a (very) brief career in advertising and only a slightly less brief stretch in consulting before joining Republic National Bank. In the subsequent 28 years, following service in Human Resources, International Private Banking, Corporate Planning and Strategy and Corporate Banking, Andrew joined the newly formed Risk Management department as the bank was acquired by Hong Kong Shanghai Bank (HSBC). At the close of his career with the bank, Andrew was leading the bank’s efforts in stress testing in the US for Wholesale Banking and Markets.

In 2020, Andrew returned to Columbia to earn an M.S. in Sustainability Management, graduating 34 years after earning his MBA. His work at Columbia focused on Carbon Emissions and Carbon Accounting, Sustainable Investing, and the physical challenge of sustainability, particularly as it applies to fresh water and forestry.

He now splits his time between Aspen Capital Solutions, a financial advisory firm providing Climate Risk Management solutions to banks and non-bank financial firms, and The Fanatics Group UK, an event management and production firm. In that role, he is a co-founder of The Good Clothes Show, a consumer expo focused on sustainable fashion, including recycling, upcycling, and the avoidance of fast fashion. The inaugural show is scheduled for September 2024 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK.

Andrew serves as the Vice President of the board of Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, a year-round respite and summer camp program for children and adults with special needs. He also serves as the Vice President of The Summer Camp, a program for lower-income and at-risk girls aged 6-18 in Readfield, Maine.

He and his wife Jennifer are both native New Yorkers now living in Tribeca with their sons #23225 Ryan (Wake Forest ’24) and #24225 Evan (Trinity School ’24) who is under the watchful eye of at least one Bolster, one Nelson and one Schmidt.

#13785 Todd Lubin

#13785 Todd Lubin grew up in Chappaqua, New York, and first attended Camp as a half-season cub in 1985. After telling his parents that he was "awaysick" on the ride home after camp, he returned as a full-season camper, AL, and Leader.

Todd is forever grateful to the leaders and staff who instructed him at Camp and played a vital role encouraging him in sports and on the stage. Todd has proudly encouraged numerous nephews, cousins, and friends’ children to attend Dudley and Kiniya. To this day, Todd credits Dudley as his best networking vehicle, as countless Dudleyites have helped him with work and in life. Professionally, Todd works in the entertainment business. He has produced over 60 documentaries, feature films, and reality TV shows and has won or been nominated for numerous awards. His credits include Jimmy Fallon’s Lip Sync Battle, documentaries on Billie Eilish and Brooke Shields, as well as The Biggest Loser. Todd co-founded Matador Content, which was acquired by Boat Rocker Studios in 2018. He currently serves as a President of Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted. Todd credits Wednesday Night Shows and Dudley extravaganzas as source material for many competition TV shows, and he still aspires to featuring a "Dizzy Izzy" on national television.

Todd is an active alumnus of Phillips Academy Andover where he met his wife, Aimee, and of the University of Colorado, Boulder. Todd and Aimee live and work in Los Angeles with children Clementine, #23785 Bowe, and Duke. Todd is humbled by the opportunity to serve on the Dudley board.

#19876 Beth L. Kaufman

#19876 Beth L. Kaufman has been part of the Dudley family since attending her first reunion weekend in 1990 with her then three small daughters and husband, #8276 Charlie Updike. The Updike-Kaufman family has had a home in Westport since 1994, has hosted family events at Dudley, and has returned to Camp for almost every reunion weekend over the last 33 years. The family includes Charlie’s brother #7582 Stuart (camper, Leader, D-head, and one of Camp’s doctors for more than 25 years); daughters #13736 Edith, who ran the tennis program in 1984 and #17376 Dina, a staff member in 1998 and 1999; nephew #11724 Kimball, camper, Aide, JL, Leader and tennis staff member; and grandson #22076 Nicholas, a camper from cub to senior. Granddaughter #27176 Jocelyn will attend

Kiniya this summer (with her two younger siblings not far behind).

Beth’s connection to Camp included being a trusted advisor of Charlie when he was a board member and Board Chair from 1993 to 1998. Having searched in vain for a camp experience similar to that which Dudley provided to boys at the time her daughters were of camp age, she was delighted to serve on the Girls Committee to help bring Camp Kiniya into the Dudley family. She says her involvement with Camp has been a highlight of the last 33 years.

In addition to being a mother and stepmother of five now-adult daughters and a grandmother to an adult grandson and three younger granddaughters, Beth has spent more than 45 years practicing law at the same firm in New York City, where she is now Managing Partner of what has evolved into a women-owned law firm. For more than 25 years, she has held leadership positions in the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section, which she chaired from 2021 until 2022, and in the National Association of Women Lawyers, where she served as President from 2012 to 2013. She has served the American Bar Association’s and the New York City Bar Association’s committees on federal and state court judicial selection and was appointed by NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg as a member of his Advisory Committee on Judicial Nominations.

Beth looks forward to serving on the board and working with her fellow board members to ensure the ongoing well-being of the Dudley and Kiniya enterprise.

#17654 David Fitzpatrick DKAA

#17654 David Fitzpatrick spent his first summer in Westport in 2000 as a cub in Burr Lodge. After watching a baseball game on the Cub Diamond and touring the Alley two summers prior with his father #10154 Hugh, he knew Camp Dudley would be a major presence in his life.

David spent nine consecutive summers at Camp, matriculating through the leadership program and reaching his goal of being a Leader at Camp Dudley. During that period of his life, there was no place he would rather be than mid mountains and lakes. An avid full-season camper, he concluded that the only correct answer to the question, "Which half is better?" is "Both!"

Throughout his post-Camp life, he has never been far from camp friends. From 50-day road trips with Duds Buds to running Washington, DC-themed extravaganzas to 14+-year fantasy football leagues, his closest friends have camp numbers. David's life continues to be enriched by the people that Dudley has brought into it, and he is excited about the opportunity to facilitate strong connections between Dudley-Kiniya alumni.

David attended Williams College in the Berkshire Mountains, after which he moved to Washington, DC to begin his career. Based in Baltimore, MD, he works at EY as a Cybersecurity Consultant advising organizations on how to effectively protect themselves from emergent cyber risks. David and his wife Meredith have two boys, James (3) and William (1), who undoubtedly are future campers.

David is honored to serve as the DKAA co-president and to steward this institution that so many hold dear.

Farewell, Outgoing Board Members!

Thank you for your dedication to and support of our Camp

#8580 Bob Craft

#25416 Alice Tornquist

#13565 Chris Rodgers

#17982 Matt McElroy DKAA

Just Dropping In

By #14671 Wolfram (Wolle) Springer

Ed Note: #14671 Wolfram (Wolle) Springer, Chair and Acting CEO of Hanover YMCA / Camp Abbensen, visited Camp in October 2023 and shared this reflection.

Chapter 1

October 2023.

It was high time again for the next partner visit to Camp Dudley. The colorful fall season made it the perfect time for a visit to Lake Champlain. I had planned on surprising Matt and Marnie by joining the open house in New York City at the West Side YMCA. The plan worked, and I was happy to see a good number of Dudley/Kiniya alums and some Abbensen friends there. In the following days, I teamed up with #18070 David Nelson and #13820 Marcus Chioffi in the city for some good fun. While taking the Adirondack train up to Westport, my thoughts wandered to the generations of campers who traveled to Camp this way. When I arrived, the good fellows of Lake Champlain instantly made it feel like home. Isn’t that the way it always is?

As the Abbensen-Dudley/Kiniya exchange program hits 63 years old this coming summer, the ‘secret sauce’ for a healthy and ongoing partnership remains unchanged. Jump the pond and meet in person. Reflect on the past, understand the present, and shape the future together. We continue this routine of checking in with each other on the pillars of the partnership and sharing some forward-looking ideas that will help us be prepared for upcoming challenges. This way, we maintain our ability to navigate directly towards a shared vision during the coming years of the exchange program.

The virtual tools to keep in touch have developed considerably and offer great opportunities to connect. However, meeting in person will always provide the power and context to recharge our friendship and trust. Throughout the years, Dudley directors would visit Hanover and Camp Abbensen every other year for a reunion and camper selection. These personal meetings became the threads that helped nurture and develop the partnership. We are grateful to Dudley's directors for these many visits. It was a valuable lesson for us to learn that bridging the distance needs continuous effort.

Today, meeting with director #13804 Matt Storey, who is a dear friend, a fellow camper from the late 1980s, and leader of Dudley’s 1995 trip to Camp Abbensen, showcases the benefits of personal relations which have grown through the years. It is so easy to pull up any topic and throw out thoughts or

ideas. The conversation comes alive and is robust as we exchange best practices about our precious partnership and the now annual exchange.

While there was a certain business aspect to my trip, I realized once again that we really don’t need a scheduled reason to pop over and see friends. Meeting new staff in the office, strolling the campus and chatting with the maintenance crew, power napping in a St. Lawrence cabin bunk, and gazing at the flat lake from Swim Point are memories worth a visit at any time. A special gathering over an evening meal with Matt and #16999 Jess Storey, #15017 Evan George, #13326 Pam and #8070 Ben Nelson, and #10555 Dave and #17855 Lora Langston also provided some great memories. They rekindled the true essence of the partnership. It also laid the groundwork for an unexpected adventure and surprise that started the next day ...

Chapter 2

On October 31, 2023, #8009 William Peatman wrote to Camp using the “Contact Us” link on the website.

Subject: Cubs Class of 1950

Bill’s message: (Referencing the online Last Whistles)

Page 33 for the cabin "Poly" is there, but page 70 (alphabetical list) is missing. Of course, that is where "Peatman" is. For the sake of the Peatman family records, down to great-grandchildren, I would greatly appreciate receiving a copy of page 70. It would be good if your internet page would also be properly completed.

Sincerely,

Bill Peatman Berlin, Germany

After investigating the nature of the error, It was determined that the scan of the 1950 Last Whistle was indeed incorrect. Quick work by the ‘Pubs Team’ fixed the online error. We thanked Bill for his vigilance and let him know the error had been corrected. We also told him we were sending him the copy he had requested. We didn’t tell Bill how we were “sending” the copy.

Behind the scenes in Westport, Wolle’s visit to Camp was in full swing. We recounted the story about the newly discovered “lost sheep,” Bill Peatman, who lives in Berlin. We told Wolle we were sending the missing page AND were going to surprise Bill by mailing his 50-year pin to him. At that moment, Wolle said, “Wait! Let me take it!” Stunned by the offer, it quickly dawned on us that Wolle’s offer was not only sincere but totally feasible! He could indeed make a personal appearance at Bill’s Berlin home and deliver the goods.

The rest of the story is history. Wolle packed his bag with material for Bill, including his 50-year pin, and a few other souvenirs. He flew back to Germany and made the delivery as quickly as the international postal services would have gotten it to Bill. Here is the note we received from Bill after the surprise delivery.

Dear Dave,

I had a very nice surprise visit from a stranger, Wolfram Springer, this morning. He brought several things related to Camp Dudley, including a 50-year lapel pin, a Dudley bandana, and a copy of "The Other Fellow First," Spring 2023. We had quite a bit to talk about! He had heard about me from you.

My brother, John Peatman, attended Camp Dudley for three years. He is five years older than I, and his number was #7093. I was sorry to hear about Bill Holding. He was quite a mentor for me, even though he was seven years older. He was a Long Island Sound sailor and I crewed for him many times, also in winter.

In the summers of 1951-53, my family traveled around the US, so I didn't go to Camp Dudley anymore. My parents were divorced in 1948, which changed many things in my life. I have quite a few memories of Camp, however, including camping in a tarp lean-to at Stacy Brook. ... I was also the catcher on the Cub baseball team.

In order to see my family—brother, three sons and families, etc.—my wife and I make trips to the States each year. We like traveling around New England, so next time, we'll make a trip up to Camp Dudley. That would be fun, even if it is in the off-season.

This has been a nice "excursion" for me for the past couple of days. I'll keep in touch regarding a possible visit.

Sincerely,

Bill Peatman, #8009

We are delighted to have reconnected Bill to the Camp Alumni system, gotten him his well-earned 50-year pin, and helped him complete the Peatman family records.

The Other Fellow First

Wolle's delivering Bill his missing Last Whistle page and his 50 year pin in Germany.

The Saturday Night Show Poster Digital Archive

By #18801 Drew Rider

Once per week, after “din din” on Saturday, everyone funnels out of Beckman Hall, grabs a quick shower or a dip, takes out a polo shirt (likely buried at the bottom of a trunk from last week), musters in their divisional area, and makes the walk across main campus to take a seat in Witherbee Hall. It is a time-honored camp tradition, a staple of our Arts program pillar, and a highlight of a Dudley week. Sitting down, program in hand, with the anticipation building, you wonder what this latest offering will be. The lights dim and you hear #18079 Diana McGuigan George’s voice on the microphone welcoming the crowd, introducing the show, reminding everyone to take their hats off, and noting the exits. Finally, you hear Diana’s best British accent inflected, “And now, the Rhythm Ramblers!” As the band hits their first notes, everyone knows they’re in for another Dudley theatrical treat.

The Saturday Night Show has been a tradition at Camp for almost as long as we have been in this location in Westport. Built in 1925, Witherbee Hall has been the center of performing arts at Camp for just under 100 years. In the camp archives, you can see, read, and hear about plays that were performed decades ago. They range from original Big Shows to Dudley adaptations of classics. It is no small feat to cast, rehearse, and prepare an entire play in just one week. Many who have been part of any school show can attest to the fact that it takes months to mount a full production outside of Camp. It is a unique opportunity to experience so many shows in a given summer.

One incredible tradition that has arisen in “recent” years is the creation of an original poster for every Saturday Dudley show. While we are still trying to put together the complete history of this practice, piecing together a rough timeline has been a fun task. From what we can tell, after some singular posters for things like D.D.T. (Dudley Dance Theater) and specific Big Shows, it seems that the creation of a poster for every single show began in earnest in the early 2000s.

It was then that the Brodie staff took the reins and put their personal artistic twist on each one of the Witherbee team’s anticipated Saturday shows. There have been contributions from the likes of #15191 Ollie Jeffers, #18904 Sara Molinari, #19555 Lauren Maiurano, #23601 Sophia Titterton, as well as recent additions from #24558 Martín Bello, #25602 Melissa Place, #26598 Adam “Punchy” Puncochar, and many others. It is amazing to have a one-of-a-kind, original piece of art serve as the playbill cover and the poster at the entrance door every Saturday night.

Now, over 20 years after this poster practice began, we have a lot of them. We’re excited to announce that we have digitized all of the Witherbee posters that we’ve found! We can all enjoy them for years to come and from wherever we are in the “off-season.” Take a peek at the gallery, and if you know of any that we are missing, please get in touch! Additional information and insights from our readers can be sent to drew@campdudley.org. You can check out our show poster archive at: campdudley.org/witherbee

The Storyteller Project Continues

By #18801 Drew Rider

Since our last update, we have collected more content for the Storyteller Project from some distinguished Dudley alumni, and we have also expanded our options for participation. In December of 2023, we sat down in the camp archives with #8070 Ben Nelson, who reminisced about his many years and many roles as an integral part of our community. His stories include: the history of his famous “Michigans,” the off-season, off-campus alumni football gatherings, and one of his favorite Dudley shows, an adaptation of Winnie the Pooh.

Ben remembers #7532 Paul “Grinny” Grinwis as Tigger, his brother #7681 George Nelson as Eeyore, and #10617 Roger Stebbins as Christopher Robin.

In February we were able to sit down via Zoom with #6581 Berkeley Johnson and #7381 Paul Lutz to discuss the different chapters of their long Dudley careers. This included their time as Leaders and members of the board.

Among many highlights, Berk discussed Hymn Sings by the old Witherbee fireplace and his favorite Big Shows from the 1930s and ’40s. He enthusiastically described them as, “Something else!!” Paul began by talking about first coming to Camp as a member of the K-Crew with #7405 Willie Schmidt in 1946. As part of his story, Paul recounted memories about what the kitchen and food at Dudley were like “back in the day.” This included great anecdotes about Friday cleanup in the dining hall, plucking over 300 chickens, and peeling an uncountable amount of potatoes for Sunday dinner. Did you know that Sunday lunch was an event open to the Westport community in those days? Paul highlighted that it was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun and with great camaraderie.

Finally, #8252 Charlie Johnson III and #8580 Bob Craft recorded and submitted their stories via our website. Charlie contributed great anecdotes from his many Dudley years, including a humorous story about then-Director Schmidt on one of his famous visits to the Capitol in Washington, DC. This story includes a meeting Charlie arranged with then-House Speaker Tip O’Neill and the gifting of a Dudley tie (or as Tip thought, a District of Columbia tie). Bob shared a wonderful story about a canoe trip with a reluctant turned enthusiastic #7446 John Brust.

This continually evolving project will grow and take new forms as more and more people participate. Everyone is welcome! While we will keep facilitating longer sit-down discussions to share with the community, we would also love to hear any shorter, distinct stories you have to tell. We want to hear it, whether it be a standout hike or extravaganza, a cherished memory from Beckman Hall, or a funny anecdote about a favorite Leader or camp friend! For more information about how you can participate and to hear the first selection of stories from the alums below, visit campdudley.org/storyteller.

#6581 Berkeley Johnson

#8580 Bob Craft

#7381 Paul Lutz

#8252 Charlie Johnson

#8070 Ben Nelson

1940s Arts and Crafts Projects Now in the Archives

Today, the arts and crafts building at Dudley is called Brodie. But in the 1930s and ‘40s, it was called the Arts and Crafts Shop. According to the 1942 Last Whistle, “The Arts and Crafts Shop was again one of the busiest and noisiest spots on campus. Under the expert tutelage of Steve Brodie and his faculty, many creative skills were practiced and developed, and the quality of work continued to be excellent. Nearly every camper visited the shop at one time or another. A few made all their presents for next Christmas.”

Recently, the Camp Archives received a donation from that era which generated a little excitement. #17391 Pat O’Leary, Laguna Beach, CA, had received the wood-burned map, pictured right, from a friend who knew he was connected with Camp Dudley. Pat posted a picture of it on the DKAA Facebook page, where our Archive team spotted it. Quick arrangements were made, and Pat sent it off to the Archives. We discovered that the plaque was made by #5273 Kenneth Wheeler, who was at Camp in 1936 and 1937. These dates were before the Last Whistle was published, so there are no records of Kenneth’s cabin or camp activities from that period.

#7381 Paul Lutz recalls that cubs in the mid1940s spent lots of time in the Arts and Crafts Shop, often as a team activity. Campers usually made Christmas presents, including pounded metal pieces, leather items like a wallet or coin purse, and woodburned pieces. The 1943 Last Whistle confirms all of these recollections and provides production numbers for the items created. Paul described a long table in the Arts and Crafts Shop that had electric outlets at one end where the wood-burning pencils were plugged in. Says Paul, “Steve Brodie would divide up pairs of gloves. The right-handed boys would get a righthanded glove, and the left-handed boys would get the left-handed glove.”

From our best estimate, the map in the woodburning piece represents Camp in the mid-1930s. We know that Suter Lodge had replaced “Chief’s Tent” by 1940 and that our first cabins seen on the map were built in the early 1930s. Kenneth Wheeler’s time at Camp seems to verify this estimate.

As an interesting sidebar, when Wheeler’s colorful plaque arrived at Camp, #13804 Matt Storey said, “Don’t we have another one of those somewhere? Seems to me I have seen something very similar.” Sure enough, #10555 Dave Langston had the one, pictured right, in his office. That plaque was made in

1942 by #6480 Donald Walker Lovejoy. While colored to represent each artist's personal taste, these Arts and Crafts projects tell the tale of a bygone era. Both are now cataloged and part of the Dudley Archives collection. campdudley.org/archives

Wood burning plaque done by #6480 Donald Walker Lovejoy in 1942 that has been part of the Camp Archives.

Wood burning plaque done by #5273 Kenneth Wheeler in 1936 or 1937 and recently donated by #17391 Pat O’Leary to the Camp Archives after he received it as a gift.

Camp-Inspired Careers

Here are how four alum's experiences at Camp inspired their career choices, each in different fields. The same fun-loving experiences that develop moral, personal, physical, and leadership skills in Westport and Colchester have led to many diverse career paths for our alumni.

What is your current job title and industry? How do you describe your job to folks who may not be familiar with it?

I am currently the head men's lacrosse coach at Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. Thankfully, coaching is a pretty easy thing to discuss as a job title. If anything, I usually explain the nuances of college coaching and the major differences we face as college coaches.

How did Camp inspire this career choice? Were there any specific people or activities that may have influenced you?

I loved competing and playing sports at Camp as a kid and as an Aide. When I was a camper, travel teams were not as dominant as they are now, and being at Camp gave you a chance to try a lot of different things without feeling like you were missing out on a summer of specialized sport-specific training (i.e., lacrosse travel teams). As a JL and Leader, coaching team sports was one of my favorite parts of the day. Also, coaching sports I wasn't good at (I was a terrible basketball player) helped me learn about them. I wanted to compete and have fun at the highest level. Noel Man (#16126 Justin Noel) was always such an inspiration to me at Camp—he was the original "Tough Guy" and loved sports. I remember working out in the weight room as a young guy and thinking he was a savage! Team Lacrosse Majors with Fitzy, CMac, and Pete Smith were an all-time favorite camp coaching experience for me.

What advice would you have for younger folks who may be interested in this career?

Coaching is very much an alternative career and lifestyle choice. Although it seems straightforward, the time commitment is enormous, and dedication to the craft requires a huge amount of focus and perseverance. There's also nothing like it. There's not a bad day on the job, and you have an amazing opportunity to give back your skills and leadership to kids of any age. Main advice: pursue it if it's your passion—the real world will always be waiting for you. If it isn't your thing, then there's never any time lost doing things for others and working to leave a place better than you found it!

#17065 Billy McCutcheon Lacrosse Coach

#18912 Will Dobbs-Allsop

Policy Director

What is your current job title and industry? How do you describe your job to folks who may not be familiar with it?

I’m the Policy Director at Governing for Impact, a progressive non-profit that works on federal policy in Washington, DC.

How did Camp inspire this career choice? Were there any specific people or activities that may have influenced you?

Camp was not a very political place, but it was a place where people’s passions were celebrated. I was never a great athlete or musician or really anything else notable at Camp, but I think the notion that you should follow your interests wherever they lead really stuck.

What advice would you have for younger folks who may be interested in this career?

People think too much about whether they work at the right place or on a specific issue or have the right title. Rather, they should think about how they’d like to spend their ideal day. Do you like writing and researching or meeting a bunch of new people? Is routine comforting, or do you want a new problem to solve every day? Start figuring out those questions, and the rest will come. Also, don’t be afraid to work at a smaller organization—often, you’ll get to do more interesting work earlier in your career.

#20050 Katie Grabowy Social Worker

What is your current job title and industry? How do you describe your job to folks who may not be familiar with it?

I am currently a social worker in the Burn Intensive Care Unit at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital. I am an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), and my job entails assessing and addressing the patient's social needs and barriers to discharge. I support the patients and their families while they are admitted to the hospital and facilitate their transition from the hospital to the next level of care.

How did Camp inspire this career choice? Were there any specific people or activities that may have influenced you?

Camp was a place where I learned to step out of my comfort zone, try new things, and meet new people— a place where I was taught to put “the other fellow first” and to leave the world better than I found it. Social work allows me to do that every day. I remember meeting Marnie my very first summer when I was eight years old and just thinking how brave she was to be so far from

home living in another country while I was scared to be away for only a week. Over the years, I attended and eventually worked at Camp alongside Marnie. Witnessing her passion and love for Camp, campers, and her job made me want the same in my own life. Social work has given me what Marnie modeled for me. I learned at Camp to break out of my shell and connect with people, and I have to do that every day at my job. Social work has given me that and more, and I can thank Camp and Marnie for that gift.

What advice would you have for younger folks who may be interested in this career?

Social work is a broad field that allows you to work in many different capacities, whether that be on the micro-scale in a hospital, a school, or as a therapist, or on a macro level working in policy change and non-profit work. It can be a very fulfilling career with many different avenues to pursue.

#21877 Sophie Delfeus Chief Executive Officer

What is your current job title and industry? How do you describe your job to folks who may not be familiar with it?

I help kind, caring men and women like you to revive your sense of inspiration through travel, storytelling, and community. I am the Chief Executive Officer of Cultivating the Collective. We offer group trips and program design services that cultivate connection and deliver tools for a purposeful life.

My work is dedicated to helping people reconnect with their purpose. While there are many ways to do so, we provide multi-night experiences where guests explore authentic Mexico, creating opportunities for reflection and cultural immersion. Furthermore, I help organizations seeking to create more impactful gatherings for their clients and teams by designing events that nourish and inspire.

How did Camp inspire this career choice? Were there any specific people or activities that may have influenced you?

The community I built at Camp helped me awaken my adventurous spirit and recognize the boundlessness of my potential. My introduction to Kiniya came through #21219 Jane Lee, a remarkable mentor and board member. Recognizing my academic potential, Jane saw in me a spark that could be further ignited through new experiences. Through her encouragement, I joined Camp Kiniya. There, I developed my leadership skills and increased my confidence, realizing that this New York-born, young Black woman is capable of so much.

At Kiniya, I immersed myself in experiences, from challenging wilderness trips to leading teams in unfamiliar sports. Ultimately, I navigated the dynamics of cabin leadership as a Leader and carried invaluable lessons from individuals like #20176 Laurel Henderson and #20595 Kat Hood with me. Laurel modeled the art of nurturing the varied leadership styles of her team, while Kat provided a brilliant example of how to empower leaders to discover solutions autonomously. The Camp's ethos, embodied by the voices of Sister Carol Perry at Sunday Chapel and our beloved camp director #20001 Marnie McDonagh, emphasized the importance of living a purpose-driven life. The principles of service and dedication to others have stuck with me and are at the core of my business. Our travel tagline, Roots of Solidarity, embodies our commitment to genuine collaboration and empowerment within Mexican communities. Unlike traditional tourism, our trips are meticulously crafted alongside local community members, ensuring that their voices are heard and their stories are shared authentically. By placing the spotlight on these communities, we not only celebrate their rich cultural heritage but also foster a sense of solidarity and mutual respect, creating meaningful connections that transcend borders.

What advice would you have for younger folks who may be interested in this career?

Success as an entrepreneur is tied to three things: strong storytelling, a network, and keeping a bigger purpose at the center of your business. A business can only run if people agree to pay for what you offer. What’s standing in between you and that result is compelling people to take action. Stories are retained in memory up to 22 TIMES more than facts! Therefore, if you can effectively tell potential clients about your business and vision in a way that persuades them to join you, you are on your way!

There’s an African proverb that shares: If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. At times, we hear the word “networking” and think that it feels ingenuine or forced. But at the heart of networking is connection. In a career that relies on self-discipline and perseverance to uphold your beliefs in your product or service, especially when faced with challenges, it's essential to have a support system. I believe the most overlooked area of networking is connecting with those entrepreneurs at a similar place in their founding journey. If you can build genuine relationships, you have an organic community to brainstorm, cheer, and grow alongside.

We know that, like trouble, motivation doesn’t always last. As an entrepreneur, the job is to maintain consistency amidst the various seasons you go through, recognizing that you are the primary catalyst for business growth. Some of the best advice I’ve received was to not only keep your reason for beginning this venture at the center but to develop a reason that goes beyond a personal desire. For example, I may desire time freedom, but depending on what’s happening in my life, I might decide that I don’t need it urgently and just tell myself that I can take three weeks off. But, if you have a business that works with local partners and contributes to economic development in their communities like ours, you have a stronger reason to show up every day. Get after it.

*I invite the Camp Dudley and Kiniya community to learn more and get in touch via: cultivatingthecollective.co/

If you need career guidance, are looking for connections, or know of an opportunity such as a job or internship, check out the Dudley and Kiniya Network on LinkedIn!

Billy in 2008

Will (center) in 2008

Sophie in 2010

Katie in 2010

Meet the 2024 Division Heads

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Camp Dudley and Kiniya Division Heads, who will lead the way to ensure an unforgettable summer for all campers. This dedicated group is passionate about creating an environment where campers can grow, learn, and have fun.

Cub D-Head

Sean Gilbert Haddonfield, NJ

Hobart College 11th Summer at Camp

Junior D-Head

Ryan Hart

Richmond Hill, NY

Queens College 12th Summer at Camp

Cub Assistant D-Head

Quinn Plumb

Bedford, NY

Villanova University 10th Summer at Camp

Junior Assistant D-Head

Ethan Carmody

Bedford, NY

Colgate University 10th Summer at Camp

Plebe D-Head

Harry Lee Braintree, MA

CU Boulder 8th Summer at Camp

Senior D-Head

Peter McClearn

Boston, MA

Middlebury College 10th Summer at Camp

Plebe Assistant D-Head

Will Burke Riverside, CT

Villanova University 9th Summer at Camp

Senior Assistant D-Head

Kevin Cianciolo

Narragansett, RI

University of Vermont 10th Summer at Camp

CAMP DUDLEY

Cub D-Head

Katie Pan

Bethesda, MD

University of Virginia

10th Summer at Camp

Junior D-Head

Monica Dolan

West Chester, PA

The George Washington University

9th Summer at Camp

Cub Assistant D-Head

Emily McCann

Bethlehem, NY

Queen’s University 10th Summer at Camp

Junior Assistant D-Head

Henrietta Fernandez

London, England

University of Virginia 6th Summer at Camp

Plebe D-Head

Kendyl Brower

Los Gatos, CA

New York University

9th Summer at Camp

Senior D-Head

Kendra Elliott

Syracuse, New York University of New Hampshire

9th Summer at Camp

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Plebe Assistant D-Head

Annie Art

Williamstown, MA

Middlebury College 10th Summer at Camp

Senior Assistant D-Head

Sophie Harris

Boston, MA

Trinity College Dublin 9th Summer at Camp

Keeping It Local

Dudley and Kiniya have made an intense effort to use local resources as much as possible. Regular readers of this publication will recall stories about local gardens and farmers who supply our dining halls, tradespeople who help design, construct, and maintain our properties, and local students and community residents who join our staff. Another locally sourced project is underway at Dudley—one that will enhance Camp’s outdoor programming. This time, a lean-to for overnights is being built alongside Stacy Brook in an area we call the Woodpile.

The Dudley lean-to design was created and perfected by #9933 Bob “Hot Daddy Wags” Wagner and #10231 Schelly McKinley from High Peaks Construction. The cedar logs were harvested from the Feigl family forest in Essex, Chad Vogel's sustainable logging techniques were used for harvesting, and #24250 Jamison Feigl, a current Camp Leader, was part of the crew that gathered the logs. Says Jamison, “Learning how to make a log fall right where you want it is certainly harder than it looks. Having a good teacher was great and being able to practice on a project that I will be able to use was an awesome experience.” Andy Vaughn, located in Westport, milled the logs out. The construction will occur under the skilled hands of Bob Wagner and #14158 Will Long. The entire project will be finished in time for use this summer. “Keeping it local” is one way to support our communities and ensure our impact is felt at home.

Photos counterclockwise:

• The view from the high ground of the Stacy Woodpile.

• Plans - Today’s lean-to construction has deep roots in the Adirondack style.

• #24250 Jamison Feigl learns the fine art of harvesting cedar trees for the Woodpile lean-to from Westport logger Chad Vogel.

• “X” marks the spot for the local lean-to that will be ready in time for 2024 campers.

College Essay Season

It is an annual tradition during the college essay season for the year-round team to anticipate at least a couple of essays from our young leaders who have chosen to highlight Camp's impact on some aspect of their lives. We are thrilled to share the essay written by #25566 Jashaun O’Garro, who will graduate in June from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, CT. Jashaun will return to Camp as an AL in 2024 and attend Connecticut College in the Fall. Jashaun has been part of the Squash Haven Community partner program.

Jay-shaun?

Jah-shaun? For the first few days of kindergarten, my teacher could not figure out how to say my name. After countless attempts, she asked me one of the most pivotal questions of my life: “Do you want to be known as Jashaun, or JJ?” Thinking that it would be easier for my teacher and for everyone else, I decided to be called JJ. And while JJ became my name at school and with friends, at home, I was still Jashaun. Being called a different name depending on where I was made me feel like I was two different people, which shaped how I presented myself in different communities.

At home, my more laidback personality came across in my relationships with my mom. Every weekend, after waking up, I went straight to my mom’s room to start our morning ritual of conversations characterized by her warmth and sincerity. While the world outside moved about its day, my mom and I took our time discussing the ups and downs of school and the latest updates on my life. My mom’s willingness to listen and give me advice created a space where I felt cared for and uplifted. These moments defined Jashaun: I was calm and collected, anchored by my family’s love.

Outside my home, I was more lively and loud, energized by the infinite possibilities for friendship. In class, I strived to engage my peers and uplift their voices in the conversation. During lunch, I floated between tables and laughed alongside my peers, eager to know as many of them as possible. My enthusiasm was most apparent at Squash Haven. Whether it was cheering on my teammates at the annual Squash Haven Jamboree or competing with fierce energy at the annual Urban Team Nationals competition, I have brought to Squash Haven the charismatic and passionate spark that distinguishes JJ. Over the years, because people had come to know me as either Jashaun or JJ, I felt like I had to keep my identities separate. However, at Squash Haven and at school, there were times when I wished I could have brought my more centered self in moments

where being upbeat took a lot of energy. And at home, I wanted to express myself in more joyful and spirited ways. I was able to work through this struggle during my summer at Camp Dudley, a wilderness camp I went to the summer before 8th grade.

The days at Dudley were full of energy, as kids around the camp swam in the lake, played lacrosse, and competed in games of tug of war. I appreciated being surrounded by kids and adults whose enthusiasm for community matched my own. However, as the sun set, the camp had a more mellow vibe. Whether it was sitting around the campfire talking about our deepest fears or exchanging stories about what values we wanted to bring to the world beyond Dudley, I cherished these moments because their serenity made me feel at home. Dudley became a place where I realized that I could be both Jashaun and JJ, and feel good about myself, knowing that both were welcomed, appreciated, and loved.

When I got home from Dudley, I was more open to blending different aspects of my personality in any community. At Squash Haven, I was willing to talk with my coaches and peers about topics that I usually reserved for my mom, such as my mental health. At home, I started telling my family more about upcoming tournaments and events with the culinary team, knowing that I wanted to celebrate those parts of my life with them. I want to continue to bring my most authentic self to my relationships with the people in my life. Jashaun or JJ, calm or loud, I now know that embracing the full spectrum of my personality will allow me to share with others the heart of who I am.

When I got home from Dudley, I was more open to blending different aspects of my personality in any community.

Top left: Jashaun O'Garro

Fufilling the Vision

This year, friends visiting Kiniya who are familiar with the upper campus will notice a significant step forward as the Kiniya Staff Village continues to take shape. This five-cabin village is a critical part of a comprehensive strategy addressing Kiniya’s staff housing needs. We have secured support for two additional cabins that will be ready for use this summer.

We are grateful for the investment of generous donors who have stepped forward to make each of these cabins possible. One of this year’s cabins has been made possible with broad support from the women who have served on the Board of Trustees through the years. Past Board Chair #22898 Whitney

Phelps and #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick, Development and Alumni Relations Chair, spearheaded the successful mini-campaign and were thrilled to be able to connect with this group of inspiring female leaders in support of this initiative. Pledges for the fourth cabin are being fulfilled, and we anticipate its construction in time for the 2025 season. We are optimistic that the last cabin planned to complete the Kiniya Staff Village will also be funded by the end of this year.

If you want to learn more about the Kiniya staff housing needs and opportunities to contribute to the Kiniya Staff Housing Initiative, please contact Marnie@campdudley.org.

JL Weekend - 2024

On March 15, 2024, 16 Dudley JLs visited campus for a leadership weekend. Friday, they shared their experiences from the previous summer. After discussing the expectations for their new roles on Saturday morning, they tackled some leadership skills and team-building activities with their coaches before taking an excursion into the Stacy Brook wilderness. They explored the area and shared in self-reflection as they looked ahead. They ended the day with a great vesper. After a chapel service of their design and some Sunday talks, the JLs departed with a better insight into what the summer would entail.

The images capture the conversations and actions of the leadership training sessions during the weekend. The emerging leaders also enjoyed some great meals during their time together.

Service to Nation and Training the Leaders of Tomorrow

By #21001 Randy L. Johnston (Breeckner)

It is hard to believe that it has been more than 11 years since I raised my right hand and recited the oath to serve in our Armed Services. I have since repeated that same oath and led others to recite it as they reenlisted, committing additional years to their service contracts. Now that I am a Company Officer at the Coast Guard Academy and training the next generation of Commissioned Officers, I find myself contemplating what led me here and remembering my “why.”

It is the question I ask of my Swabs, the newest class of cadets during their initial summer training period. I encourage them to remember their why, their reasoning for why they, too, chose to raise their right hands. Doing so results in my self-reflection on my decision to enlist and later commission as an officer, and why I continue to serve despite the many challenges that come with a career in the military. I think about the various factors that drove me to serve my country; spending four years as a Leader at Camp Dudley at Kiniya definitely contributed.

No one in my immediate family joined the military, but it was a career that fascinated me, even as a child. I have always loved being on teams and working towards a common goal, whether playing a sport or participating in a club.

During my years at Kiniya from 2008-2011, I completed college and debated what I wanted to do next. I tried the teaching route, and it was a bad fit. Pursuing graduate school immediately felt like the wrong choice, too. During my final summer at Camp, having just earned my bachelor’s degree, I often talked with my fellow staff and the occasional camper parent about my uncertain future. One of those parents was a Navy Veteran and spoke fondly of his time serving. Another parent gave me the advice of choosing adventure while you are young.

These tips were the final pieces of encouragement I needed to speak with a Coast Guard recruiter. It instantly felt like the right place for me. I appreciated their missions, the career opportunities, the benefits, and being part of a life-saving organization. I enlisted, and despite Boot Camp's reputation as a challenging training that pushes you to the brink, it was an easy adjustment for me. I spent years at Camp sleeping in a small cabin with roommates of varying ages and at least one who snored. I was accustomed to working

long days in the heat, trying to keep each other motivated on the most tiresome of days. I was comfortable with confronting personnel conflicts and knowing when to delegate responsibilities to others on my leadership team. Most importantly, I already practiced, “The other fellow first.”

In the Coast Guard, our Core Values are Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. While we did not recite these at Camp, they were certainly something we practiced every day through “The other fellow first,” a phrase I still repeat daily. Now that I work at the Coast Guard Academy, I am training the future leaders of my service who are the same age I was when working at Kiniya. As I did in my role as a Leader, I am trying to get a group of people with all different backgrounds to work together as a team. I understand they won’t all be best friends, but I instill in them that they need to respect one another and look out for their shipmates, always putting “The other fellow first.”

If you are at a point in your life where you are unsure of the next step, whether you are about to graduate high school or college or looking for a career change, I implore you to research our Nation’s Armed Services, especially the Coast Guard. I am happy to assist anyone interested in enlisting, attending the Coast Guard Academy, or commissioning through one of our other options.

In the same way, I never stopped enjoying working at Camp; I continue to enjoy my career in the Coast Guard and am passionate about giving others the amazing opportunities I have experienced. For any inquiries, please reach me at: Randy.L.Johnston@uscga.edu.

Open House Highlights

Between October and February, we were lucky enough to head out on our annual Open House Tour to see old friends, meet prospective campers and families, and talk about our favorite thing…Camp!

We made 20 stops across the country, from the East Coast to the West Coast and as far south as Florida. And we couldn’t have done it without our incredible Open House Hosts! This group of amazing parents and alumni helps us connect with their families and friends so that we can recruit a new generation of campers to

life at Dudley & Kiniya. It’s truly one of the most impactful ways to give back to our camps. This year, over 100 new campers enrolled for their first summer after attending an Open House!

And now we are already planning our 2024-25 Open House Tour! If you would like to host an event in your community, please let us know, and we’ll work to add you to our lineup for the fall or winter. It’s a wonderful way to give back to Dudley & Kiniya and build a unique tradition in your hometown.

Report of Impact and Appreciation

REVENUE BY SOURCE

The majority of our annual budget is funded by tuition receipts, but the demand for aid continues to grow with each passing year. We distributed over $1.76M in scholarship & discounts in 2023! This represents a 12% increase from the year 2022.

CASH OUTFLOWS

It takes a great team to keep our kids safe and run a successful program. We employed 400 Staff & Leaders during the year 2023!

$6,736,308

$6,566,312

TOTAL CALENDAR YEAR OF 2023 GIVING $1,571,050

Annual Giving

Percentage: 73.06%

Total Gift Revenue: $1,147,856

Donors: 1,668

Gifts: 3,111

Donors

Alumni: 998

Evergreen Donors: 72

Beckman Society Members: 146

Parents: 541

Interested in supporting Camp with an estate gift? Let us know to join the Beckman Society.

Endowment

Percentage: 13.73%

Total Gift Revenue: $215,718

Donors: 115

Gifts: 130

Plant and Property Capital Projects

Percentage: 13.21%

Total Gift Revenue: $207,476

Donors: 62

Gifts: 114

Total Number of Buildings: 176

Dudley: 109

Kiniya: 67

Champlain Coastline & Lamoile Riverfront: 3.4 miles

Dudley: 1.5

Kiniya: 1.9

Acres including wilderness locations: 786

Dudley: 633

Kiniya: 153

Financial Assistance to Camp Families

• 56% of our community benefits from some aspect of the financial assistance available.

• Since 1973, scholarship and financial assistance have risen from $25,000 to $1.76M.

• 527 campers experienced Camp due to the community's genorosity.

How many? Where are we from?

Campers (includes all tuition-based programs)

Total Campers: 914

Dudley Campers: 608

Kiniya Campers: 306

Demographic/Regional Illustration of Campers

Total States represented: 33

Total Countries represented: 13

Ethnic Diversity: 27%

Employees

Year-round: 19

Seasonal: 381

Community Connections Beyond Summer Camp

Dudley and Kiniya engage with like-minded local and regional organizations as part of our community stewardship.

Boquet Valley Soccer

Boquet Valley Moriah Cross-Country

Adirondack Diversity Initiatives - Emerging Stewards

Adirondack Diversity Initiatives - Friends from Western & Central NY

Williams College Outing Club

Boquet Valley School - Dudley Days

University of Vermont Lacrosse

Westport Flowers Plus

Mountain Lake Services

Vermont Commons School

Essex County Mental Health - Prevention Team

High 5 Adventure Learning Center

Cornell University

New Canaan Country School

Colgate Outdoor Education

Boquet Valley Youth Commission

American Camping Association - New England

Vermont Camping Association

Champlain Area Trails

UVMMC - Elizabethtown Community Hospital Board of Trustees

Report from the Camp Dudley Foundation to the Board of Trustees

At the end of 2023, the Camp Dudley Foundation Board (CDF) reported to the Camp Dudley Board of Trustees and shared the following information.

• Value of endowment: $14,599,602.39

• Endowment income for Camp Dudley, Inc.: $563,461.65

• Number of endowed funds managed by CDF: 48 as of 12/31/2023

• Number of endowed Scholarship Funds managed by CDF: 32 as of 12/31/2023

• Endowed funds that increased from donations in 2023:

• George Nelson Leadership Fund

• Jamie Greene Scholarship Fund

• Joan McKeown Scholarship Fund

• Updike/Kaufman Family Fund

• Laird Dinsmore Scholarship Fund

• M. John Storey Fund for Scholarship

• Mark Davenport Fund for Leaders

• North Country Scholarship Fund

• Peter R. Elliot Scholarship Fund

• Pat Peavy Memorial Leader Scholarship Fund

• Ralph Mulligan Fund

• Sandy MacAllaster Scholarship Fund

• Unrestricted Fund

Ensuring Our Long-term Success

The Camp Dudley Foundation Endowment sits at $14.6 million as of year end. We would be unable to provide the level of aid that we do without the perpetual support of this fund and its donors. The cost per camper is projected to be $7,250 in 2024. For most families, this price is a nonstarter. The unfortunate reality is that many camps will close their doors over the next decade as they wrestle with (1) rising costs and (2) the inability to generate sufficient revenue by further raising tuition. One of the most critical steps we can take to assure the long-term health of our Camps is to grow our Endowment. If you have the means and ability to do so, or have interest in establishing a named fund, please consider making an investment in Camps’ future with a gift to the CDF Endowment. Your gift today will provide everlasting support to future generations of campers. Please contact matt@campdudley.org.

venmo: @campdudley

online: campdudley.org/givenow

Moving Forward

This report illustrates our impact on our campers and community members as we work to fulfill our mission. It also highlights the need for an annual commitment from across our community to ensure that financial resources are available to maintain our premier programming and operations.

As demand for financial aid reaches new heights, our 2024 Dudley and Kiniya Annual Fund goal is set at $1,050,000, surpassing $1M for the first time. With your help, we can ensure these amazing experiences are accessible to 2024 campers.

Our parents, grandparents, alums, and community members are the key to this critical support moving forward, and every gift is important. That is the reason we offer so many avenues of giving. Please review the options below. Choose the one that is best for you, and make your gift today.

We are incredibly grateful for your support for this generation of campers. Thank you.

Fast and Easy

• Venmo - @campdudley

• Credit Card - campdudley.org/givenow

Traditional Giving

Send a check - 126 Dudley Road, Westport, NY 12993

Added Impact

• Evergreen Monthly donations: campdudley.org/evergreen

• Employer Matching Gift program. Check with your employer

• Estate Gifts and Bequests campdudley.org/beckman

Additional Tax Advantaged Methods

• Gifts of Securities - campdudley.org/givestock

• Gifts from Donor Advised Funds

• Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from IRAs at age 73

THANK YOU!

DKAA Gatherings

Lake Clear, NY, April 2023 | The Valkenburgh family, spanning three generations, got together at Lake Clear in the Saranac Lake region of Upstate New York. Alumni included: #25446 Zoe Tsairas (yellow hat), #15133 Mark Valkenburgh (gray hat), #25233 Luke Tsiaras (far right), and #25533 Nick Tsairas (to Luke’s right).

Boston, MA, June 2023 | The Poler family and their friends gathered to celebrate the wedding of #19889 Colin Poler MacVicar in Boston, MA. Pictured L to R: #20489 Greta Poler, #11889

Dwight Poler, Greta Farrell MacVicar, #19889 Colin Poler MacVicar, Kirsten Poler, and #24189 Elsa Poler

Elizabethtown, NY, Summer 2023 | #14932 Drew “Spinner” Steen, Knoxville, TN, #15017

Evan George, Westport, NY, #15198 Ben Cady, Edina, MN, and #15288 Mike Schloat, Deerfield, MA, were all in the North Country at the same time this summer. Since they were all D-Heads together in 2002, they held their reunion at the Deer’s Head Inn in Elizabethtown, NY. The team and their partners enjoyed a wonderful meal and told some great stories, remembering the summer of ‘02 and the adventures they all had together. They were also joined by #14158 Wilbur Long and his wife Lauren. Pictured L to R: #14158 Wilbur Long, Lauren Long, #14932 Drew “Spinner” Steen, #18073

Karen Lloyd, #15017 Evan George, #26598 Adam Puncochar, #15198 Ben Cady, #15288 Mike Schloat, and #21288 Julie Schloat

Westport, NY, October 2023 | The extended lineage of #410 Ed Austin gathered for a family reunion to celebrate birthdays and their long-time connection to Dudley. Pictured L to R: #9410 Durbin Wells, #10466

Don Goodwin, #10974 Regis Canning, #14758 Zac Rutter, #9411 Whit Rutter, #20958 Mahala Marshall-Rutter, #22758 Beaven Rutter, #16963 Melissa "Wubba" Murray, #23858 Celia Rutter, #16158 Ben Rutter, #25363 Libby Murray, #21158 Glenn Patterson, #13758 Jake Rutter, #9758 Paul Rutter, #10231 Schelly McKinley, and #9664 Ted Wells.

Kilkenny, Ireland, October 2023 | #20364 Mary Claire Ecclesine Rodlauer, New York, NY, gathered with family and friends at her wedding at the Mount Juliet Estate in Kilkenny, Ireland, on October 7, 2023.

Pictured L to R: #19174 Brendan Ecclesine, #19023 Dillon Ecclesine, #20364 Mary Claire Ecclesine Rodlauer, and #18174 Shane Ecclesine

Santa Barbara, CA, November 2023 | #20204 Sara Gillis (R) and #21204 Ellie Storey ran the Santa Barbara half marathon. Sara is in product development at HOKA Shoes in Santa Barbara. Ellie is a teacher at the New England Center for Children in the Boston area.

Denver, CO, November 2023 | A group of Dudley alums got together in Denver, Colorado, this fall. Pictured L to R: #17458 Pat Thompson, #17341 Peter McGoldrick, and #17119 Mark O’Neal.

Brooklyn, NY, November 2023

| #18534 James

Frankel married Lucy Boswell in Brooklyn, NY, on November 11, 2023. They enjoyed the company of a wide cross-section of Dudley friends, including the best man, #17946 Alex Canning, and the majority of groomsmen—#17974 Shane Canning, #19172 Scott Sewall, and #17525 Pete Treiber Jr. Additionally, #10464 David Straut, the father of one of the bridesmaids, joined in the festivities.

Athens, GA, November 2023 | #23958 Jack Ryan, Roswell, GA, hosted a group of Dudley Leaders in Athens, Georgia, back in November for a fun-filled weekend centered around the University of Georgia's game against the University of Missouri, which the Dawgs won 30-21! It was the second year in a row that Jack organized this gathering at UGA, bringing friends from all over the country together for a memorable fall weekend. Pictured L to R: #23548 Chris Kaufmann, #23694 Henry Russell, #23538 Will Elliott, #23638 Peter Elliott, #24036 Will Burke, and #23958 Jack Ryan

Kiama NSW, Australia, November 2023 | #21884 Laura Benson happily shared that #21888 Caitlin Forsyth and #21903 Ellen Scales, both Kiniya alumni, traveled from Scotland and Ireland to Australia to be her bridesmaids.

It's amazing how one summer at Kiniya can result in lifelong friendships! Pictured L to R: #21888 Caitlin Forsyth, #21903 #21884 Laura Benson, friend of Laura, #21903 Ellen Scales.

New York, NY, Fall 2023 | #21910 Doug Hinton, Trumbull, CT, reported that while traveling with #22101 Ollie Lawrence, Rowayton, CT, to see The Book of Mormon on Broadway with some other Dudley pals, he had a “small world” encounter with former Dudley Leader and D-Head #19941 Chris Peisch, Baltimore, MD, who got on the same train. Once in New York City, the group gathered with others for the show. Pictured L to R: #21996 Brendan Bumgardner, #21901 Doug Hinton, #22637 Hannah Schwoebel, Kelsey Bumgardner, #13033 Mike Bransford. Back L to R: #22033 Henry Bransford, #22102 Ollie Lawrence

New York, NY, Fall 2023 | A group of Dudley and Kiniya alumni gathered in New York City for some fun and fellowship. Pictured L to R: #19666 Guthrie McGlynn, #20444 Hanna McPheron, friend of Hanna McPheron, #18058

Kevin Moran, #18070 Dave Nelson, #18912 Will Dobbs-Allsopp, #22088 Chandler Ryan, #20046 Annie Canning, #24864 Amanda Hinge, #21013 Sarah “Bear” McKani, and #21883 Kelly Graham

Phoenix, AZ, December 2023 | #18724

Nathan Gay, #19524

Dawn Gay, #27124 Eric Gay, and their family wanted to show #21224 Jonathan Gay and fellow officers of squad 61G in Phoenix, AZ, a token of appreciation by providing them a home-cooked meal on Christmas Eve. Thank you for protecting our streets!

DKAA Gatherings

The Bronx, NY, December 2023 | A crew got together in December for a morning of service prior to Leaders' Luncheon with the non-profit Grassroots Grocery. This organization works with community leaders to distribute food to people in need throughout New York City. Learn more and find out how to participate at grassrootsgrocery.org. Pictured L to R: #13817 James Feuer, #12082 Pat Butler, #22830 Anita Johnson, #25430 Jack Johnson, #25302 Mandy Jo Ross, #24987 Makenna Munson, and #14571 Pete Groves

Winter 2023-2024

| Family gathered several times during the season to cheer on #23737 Abbey Schwoebel and the Hamilton Continentals women’s basketball team. Pictured L to R: #10875 Steve Schmidt, #22875

Qi Mea Schmidt, #21337 Ellie Schwoebel, #23737 Abbey Schwoebel, #20637 Carol Schwoebel, and #22637 Hannah Schwoebel

Middlebury, VT, January 2024 | A group of Dudley friends gathered in Middlebury, VT, this winter. Pictured L to R: #13174 Reese Madden, #13389 Colin Gillespie, #13143 Fred Brust, and #13354 Michael Howson.

Middlebury, VT, January 2024 | #19674 George Wells, New York, NY, returned to his alma mater, Middlebury College, this winter for a brief recruiting visit for Barclay’s. The event had to feature a gathering of Middlebury Dudleyites to swap stories and catch up on each other’s adventures.

Wilson, #23387 Walker Coyle, #23064 Crosby Smith, #22511 Peter McClearn, #19674 George Wells, and #23387 Ben Emory

Sundance Film Festival, Park City, UT, January 2024 | #13785 Todd Lubin, Los Angeles, CA, and #11889 Dwight Poler, Medfield, MA, had a small reunion at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Todd was premiering his film, War Games Dwight was in attendance for the premiere, and the two friends had the chance to exchange greetings before Todd needed to depart for his first board meeting at Camp. Pictured L to R: #13785 Todd Lubin, #11889 Dwight Poler

Palm Beach, FL, January 2024 | A group of Dudley alumni got together in Florida this winter for some fun and fellowship. Pictured L to R: #12495 Fanning Hearon, #16113 Henley “Sam” Webb, #12739 Dean Flanagan

New York, NY, February 2024 | #15898 Bill Phelan, Pelham, NY, and his regional pals gathered in early February. They are striving for a quarterly gathering and have high hopes of being together at the DKAA Reunion, August 23-25, 2024, in Westport. Pictured L to R, top: #16730 Rick Raymond, #19172 Scooter Sewall, middle: #17946 Alex Canning, #18174 Shane Ecclesine, #16144 George Boyan, #17185 Jake Guimaraes, bottom: #18191 Mike O’Leary, #15943 Isaac Ericson, #15898 Bill Phelan.

Pictured L to R: #23128 Sam

Palm Beach, FL, February 2024 | #13804 Matt Storey visited with #12437 Chris Gammill and #12495 Fanning Hearon in Palm Beach, FL, after the Dudley/ Kiniya Open House in February. Chris continues to teach in Fort Lauderdale, and Fanning is the Head of School at Palm Beach Day Academy. Pictured L to R: #13804 Matt Storey, #12437 Chris Gammill, #12495 Fanning Hearon.

Steamboat Springs, CO, February 2024 | #13804 Matt Storey got a few ski days in at Steamboat, CO, this February. He shared the slopes with #10643 Matt Quigley, Dudley dad Blair McNamara, and #12152 Charlie Johnson

Scottsdale, AZ, February 2024 | #18104 Ben Walsh, Winnetka, IL, and #17946 Alex Canning, New York, NY, got together at the Waste Management Open in Scottsdale, AZ, this winter. Ben writes, "AC couldn't help but reminisce on his many Sunday golf rounds played under Westy's wise tutelage!!" Pictured L to R: #17946 Alex Canning and #18104 Ben Walsh

Deerfield, MA, Winter 2024 | A group of Dudley friends from Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut got together in Deerfield for some camaraderie and fellowship.

Pictured L to R: #11257 Steve Goodwin, #14123 Ben Schloat, #10883 Bob McKeown, #16404 Blair Dils, and #15288 Mike Schloat.

DKAA Gatherings

Zoom, Winter 2024 | #20898 Mia Lambo, East Liberty, PA, convened an exciting Zoom call with her class of first-year Leaders from 2015. Says Mia, "I think we’ll make this a quarterly tradition! It was wonderful to catch up with these folks, some of whom I haven’t spoken to in a full decade." Pictured top row, L-R: #20327 Gen McCann, #20898 Mia Lambo, #20975 Zoe McPheron, #20862 Maddie Siebold. Middle row L-R #20404 Miranda Dils, #20204 Sara Gillis, #20938 Sarah Thoman, #21379 Megan McSherry. Bottom row, L-R, #21962 Ali Kothari, #20393 Erin Hogan, #20489 Greta Poler, and #20312 Amanda D’Arbanville

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Winter 2024 | #10226 Bruce Orr, Norwalk, CT, #9969 Dick Sword, Jackson, WY, and #12664 Ted Smith, Jackson, WY, had a mini-reunion in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this winter. Says Bruce, "Dick has had a home in Jackson for a number of years and ran into Bruce's daughter, Kaki (a former Leader at Camp Jeanne d'Arc), who lives in Jackson. Dick graciously hosted the boys for a few beverages!" Ted is Head of School at Jackson Hole Community School. Bruce, while still residing in Connecticut, is a frequent winter visitor to Jackson and hopes to see more of Dick and Ted in the coming months and years! Pictured L to R: #9969 Dick Sword, #10226 Bruce Orr and #12664 Ted Smith

New Jersey, March

2024 | #26256 Liz & #11945 Rob Kirkpatrick, Greenwich, CT, provided this great photo of a Lubin/Kirkpatrick family get-together at the NY Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas soccer game in early March. Says Liz, "It was a lovely evening although the weather was awful and the outcome was not in FC Dallas' favor. We enjoyed visiting with Daryl and Rob Lubin, and the boys enjoyed reconnecting." Pictured L to R: #23886 Bryce Lubin, #22945 Chase Kirkpatrick, #22192 Scott Lubin, #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick, and #11945 Rob Kirkpatrick

DKAA Gatherings

Rome, Italy, March 2024 | #22504 Carter Storey and #22852 Giovanni Cerase met up in Gio’s home city, Rome, Italy, this spring. Both were campers at Dudley in 2013-14 and loved reuniting. Pictured L to R: #22852 Giovanni Cerase, #22504 Carter Storey.

Providence, RI, March 2024 | #21531 Sammi Tulungen reported that she and #24547 Sunday Labrucherie, who is at Brown University, were able to gather for a Sunday morning coffee in the early part of the month. Sammi is on a mission to connect with other Camp friends in Rhode Island, so don’t be surprised if you hear from her in the near future.

Small World Department

Pompeii, Italy, December 2023 | #8704 Bill Combs and #22511 Peter McClearn had a “small world” gathering in Pompeii, Italy, during the Christmas break. Bill writes, “While walking to obtain a seat at an open-air restaurant in Pompeii, Peter noticed a Dudley cap and yelled out in surprise, ‘Camp Dudley!’” Bill and Peter had a nice chat. Bill continues with this message: “A day or two later, my two grandsons, traveling by ferry from Capri to Sorrento, also spotted Peter and his family. Carolyn and I were headed for Barcelona for New Year’s and then back to London until the end of January.”

New York, NY, April 2024 | On a recent trip to New York City, #12330 Ralph LaRovere was able to connect with some Dudley friends for dinner. Pictured clockwise: Doreen Canning, #11851

George Haskell, #21830 Ralph LaRovere, #21830 Nicco LaRovere, #22851 Charlie Haskell, #10974 Regis Canning

Have you gathered with your camp pals lately? Let us know and make sure to share a picture!

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Dominican Republic

Mission Trip, Spring 2024 | Alice Ganoe, mom of #26001

James, #26002

John, and #24920

Kurt Ryden, wrote of this “small world” encounter that took place during a recent mission trip.

Says Alice, “Sharing a smile and a small world story!

James and John Ryden recently participated in the Larchmont Avenue Church’s partnership with Bridges to Community. They served on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic over winter break.

We are always looking for “Small World” stories and they happen more frequently than you think.

Send your story to Dave@campdudley.org and don’t forget to snap

a picture.

Guess who else was on the trip? Jim Allen, a Dudley alumnus! (Jim saw the boys wearing their Dudley T-shirts.) They spent a week in the San Juan province building a new house for a local family whose current house had a mud floor. It was fun for my boys to tell Jim what Dudley is doing now! Jim told them his number, but they had forgotten it by the time they got home. (Ed note: Jim’s number is #11144.)

Yep, Dudley proved once again, ‘The other fellow first.’”

Photo L to R - #11144 Jim Allen, #26002 John Ryden, #26001 James Ryden.

#7486 Lowell “Rocket” McElroy, Ottowa Hills, OH, shared news about receiving his very own Dudley belt for a holiday gift. He was also happy to get some time with family and shared a photo of the occasion, which includes his wife, #10442 Gail McElroy, his son, and his son’s family.

#8421 Hugh Savage, Brunswick, ME, met Matt and Jess at a few Bowdoin basketball games this season.

#8867 Bill Kingston, Middlebury, VT, writes, "Here is a photo of #25168 Charzelle ‘CJ’ Haye, my son #14965 Chris Kingston, and me on Moorestown HS senior night. We three played basketball at Moorestown HS quite a few years apart. CJ had quite a good season. His team won its league, winning 20 games. CJ led his team in scoring, rebounds, assists, and turnovers. He was selected as a division all-star and hopes to play DIII ball next year at a NJ school."

#9106 Greg Farrell was honored again this year by Outward Bound NYC as they presented the Greg Farrell Award. This award is given each year and recognizes an individual who exemplifies the qualities that Greg exhibited and that he sought to nurture in others. This year's winner is David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly. Dudley and Kiniya join Outward Bound in celebrating Greg's legacy.

#9239 Gaston Vadasz, West Tisbury, MA, celebrated his 80th birthday on February 21.

#9528 Jon and #17528 Ruth Appleyard, Woolrich, ME, shared the sidelines with #21204 Ellie Storey in Brunswick, ME, supporting the Bowdoin women’s basketball team this winter. Jon and Ruth live in Woolwich with their yellow lab Mara.

#10085 Neil Ferguson, Glastonbury, CT, reported that he spent a great week with his second cousin, #9675 Dave “Westy” West, in Nantucket during the summer of 2023.

#10673 Avery Hatcher, New York, NY, was excited to receive his 50-year pin, which was handed to him personally by #13804 Matt Storey at the New York City Open House this fall.

#11164 John Tredwell and his wife, Susan, Phoenix, AZ, were able to gather with their son, #17855 Graham, and daughter, Maggie, for Christmas in Salt Lake City, Utah. The trip included an excursion where John and Susan were able to see Graham in the cockpit of his new “office.”

#12146 Jim Caffry, Waitsfield, VT, has been a driver and co-creator of Riverflow, a housing project that aims to ensure future care for those with special needs. Check out what he has been up to: riverflowcommunity.org.

#14002 Jennifer and #25402 Jack Gillis, St. Louis, MO, continue to take the lead, remembering #20804 Charlie Gillis with annual #givelikecharlie blood drives across the country. Since 2019, this group has impacted more than 16,000 lives through the American Red Cross Impact Giving program. Jenn and Jack are hosting a blood drive on May 6th in St. Louis, MO. #14504 Jess & #16404 Blair Dils, along with #18204 Martha Storey, are hosting a drive on May 10th in Bennington, VT, and #13804 Matt and #16999 Jess Storey are hosting a drive at Camp Dudley on May 24th. There is also a drive scheduled in Seattle, WA, hosted by Charlie’s aunt Suzanne. The family couldn’t be prouder to honor Charlie in this special way and encourage you to consider donating by visiting redcrossblood.org. If you do, join the #givelikecharlie team!

#14671 Wolle Springer, Berlin, Germany, shared that he took in an incredible New Year’s hiking expedition in the Alps with some friends. (See the story about his visit to the States on page 7.)

Alumni News

#15017 Evan George, Westport, NY, once again coached the Boquet Valley Griffins Boys Varsity Soccer Team this fall. The team enjoyed a 12 win and 7 loss season and made their way to the NYSPHAA Section 7 Championship. The team consists of several Dudleyites, including #24716 Braden Liberi, #24311 Boden Buehler (Captain), #25830 Otis Wekin, #25276 Henry Gibson, #25214 Jackson Hooper (Captain), and #25639 Ben Burdo (Captain). The Modified Boys team was coached this fall by #22524 Will Napper, and the team included #26321 Riley-Jay Tompkins and #26337 Bryce Liberi. The Girls Varsity team was coached by #24011 Paul Buehler and included #25431 Sofie Feigl and #27083 Claire Reynolds. All three teams called the Dudley fields their home this season, and we were thrilled to play host to them once again.

This winter, the Griffins basketball teams also found success with Boden, Jackson, Ben, Otis, and Braden taking their team to a #1 seed in the section tournament. Jackson celebrated scoring 1,000 points this season! Claire, Sofie, and #24162 Emma Olcott helped the girls win the Section 7 championship!

#15288 Mike Schloat, Deerfield, MA, wrote that he officially became an ADK 46er with a climb of Rocky Peak Ridge on what Mike describes as a “perfect summer of ‘23 day—socked in from start to finish.” On the summit, Mike and his son #25388 Carter enjoyed a little pie from Noonmark Diner which they brought along for the occasion.

#16100 Vickey

Allen Nephew, Moriah, NY, coach of the Moriah Viking Cheerleaders, many of whom work on the Dudley K-Crew during the summer, had an incredible season this year. In addition to winning their NYS Division and placing fourth at the Binghamton State Competition, they also placed first or second in four invitational events. The Championship Moriah Squad boasts eight students and one coach with camp numbers! Pictured: #16100 Vicky Allen Nephew, #26214 Reagan Baker, #26215 Andie Spring, #26600 Addison Nephew, #26283 Anna Anderson, #26463 Olivia Mero, #27200 Aliya Nephew, #26587 Amelia Kazlo, and #27032 Ashlyn Mandy

#16694 Ron Sanchez, Keswick, VA, and coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball team had a terrific visit with #16999 Jess & #13804 Matt Storey at his home court. Being pals from "way back," it was great for old friends to get some quality time to catch up.

#16820 Sam Widdoes, Culver City, CA, recently had the documentary film he produced featured at the Sundance Film Festival. As We Speak, which explores the history of rap music and racial bias, was one of ten films in the US documentary competition out of about 12,000 submissions to premiere at Sundance. Widdoes was a producer; Professor Erik Nielson was a consulting producer and author of the book, Rap on Tria, which provided the foundation for the movie. Below, L to R : University of Richmond, Liberal Arts professor Erik Nielson with the film's director, J.M. Harper, and producer #16820 Sam Widdoes, a UR 2008 grad.

#17400 Dr. Betsy Griffith, Chevy Chase, MD, recently spoke to the Hathaway Brown parent community as well as to the Upper School student body at the invitation of Head of School #18141 Dr. Fran Bisselle. Betsy discussed her book, Formidable, which integrates the fight by white and Black women to achieve equality.

#17875 Thomas “Flounder” Fraser, Woodcliff, NJ, says, “In addition to being a proud (albeit sleep-deprived and slightly delirious) new parent, I work doing supply chain analytics in the wine and spirits industry. On the weekends, I like to try to get outside. My wife Gina and I recently obtained our Catskill 3500 Club membership. I consider the Catskills a good warmup for the 46ers—which is the next great adventure. I was surprised to discover that I’d tallied nearly a dozen just through Camp, but for the purposes of a 46er finish, I’m going to end up repeating most of these peaks, as I cannot for the life of me recall those long-forgotten dates of various summits. Fellow camper #18108 Harry Jackson and I have set a completion target of all 46 by age 46. With a little over eleven years on the clock, it’s game on! The greatest obstacle: getting upstate.”

#17920 Connor Smith and his fiancé, Allison Courtin, just hiked the Milford Track in New Zealand— a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

#21804 Henry Gillis, Dallas, TX, is now the sous chef at Loro Restaurant in Dallas. He loves to hear from alumni who are in the area or passing through.

#19304 Tom Dils, Lyman, ME, recently joined the 2024 Mid South media crew in Stillwater, OK, to cover their 100-mile bike race and 50k run. Mid South is one of the largest and most celebrated gravel bike races in the US, known for its rolling hills, red dirt, and finish line hugs from race founder and director, Bobby Wintle. Tom writes, "Photographing the race from the lead vehicle gave me an up-close view of the action, and with the sun poking through clouds of dust throughout the race, our team captured some pretty wild shots (which can be viewed at https://ovrlnd.studio). The theme of this year's race was 'be present,' and based on everyone's dust-covered faces and post-race smiles, I think all the racers certainly achieved that goal. If anyone wants to talk gravel riding or trail running, be sure to reach out!"

#20535 Giulia Campana, San Francisco, CA, is working at a non-profit called The Institute on Aging, where she works closely with individuals who have dementia, mainly Alzheimer's. She helps lead a social day program that engages people in cognitively and socially stimulating activities and provides general care. Giulia writes, "Working there has been a vastly rewarding experience, and connecting with my clients has been the best part of the job."

#20898 Mia Lambo, East Liberty, PA, writes that she is a financial advisor with a firm called Equitable Advisors, based in Pittsburgh, PA. She describes her job as "the second best job in the world (behind year-round staff at Dudley/Kiniya)." Mia also shared that she was recently engaged to Annie Glenney. Mia is looking forward to introducing her to the Camp community in the future!

#21013 Sarah “Bear” McKani and Kunal McKani, Brooklyn, NY, celebrated six months with their son, Adi, in January! Adi loves hanging out with the Camp pals he’s met, and he insists he’ll be big enough to waterski with Marnie in no time!

#21614 Alex Borinstein, Denver, CO, graduated with a communication and sports marketing degree and landed a job straight out of college with Kroenke Sports, working for the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche, seeing them both through winning seasons. Alex is enjoying life in Denver and taking full advantage of the Colorado lifestyle—skiing, hiking the high peaks, and playing hockey with friends. He always has a spot for any of his Dudley brothers who want to visit him in Colorado!

#21982 Domanick “Dom” Walker, Baltimore, MD, was invited to the Jackson Hole Community School for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to speak to the students and facilitate the day’s learning activities. Dom has over a decade of experience in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices, and #12664 Ted Smith was thrilled to host him out West.

#22804 Rachel Storey and her Bowdoin basketball team had a fantastic season, winning the NESCAC Tournament and making it to the Elite Eight of the Division 3 tournament. They ended the season with a record of 28-3.

#22088 Chandler Ryan, Delmar, NY, ran the Los Angeles Marathon on March 17, 2024. It was her first full marathon, and she ran on a team of 20 women, all first-time marathoners! They were sponsored by ASICS & Hurdle Podcast. This time last year, the farthest Chandler had ever run was a 7-mile jaunt in high school. Her joyful foray into long-distance running was sparked by #22637 Hannah Schwoebel's work with New York Road Runners.

#22144 Jackson Selvala, New Cannan, CT, finished his final season at Michigan in March 2024. He is graduating from U-M's Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning.

#22152 Mac Johnson, Bethesda, MD, graduated from Kenyon College in Ohio and is working for Atlas Brew Works in Washington, DC. Additionally, Mac enjoys writing as much as podcasting, and he has posted an assortment of articles on weloveyouarsenal.com.

#22255 Aicher Hearon, Redondo Beach, CA, spent this winter in Japan working at a ski resort and taking in all of the incredible cuisines the country has to offer. You can read more about his culinary exploits on his blog so-cooked.com. While there, he has also been able to meet up with a few Dudley alums, including #22500 Cam Lawrence, Rowayton, CT.

Alumni News

#22435 Ebby Asamoah, Rockville, MD, is a graduate student playing at Eastern Tennessee State University. As a guard, he started in every game and averaged over 15 points a game.

#22498 Sydney Soka, Slingerlands, NY, is on a work/travel visa and has been based on the Gold Coast and is currently living in Melbourne through October. Sydney and #20001 Marnie McDonagh caught up with each other in Melbourne, Australia, in March.

#22504 Carter Storey, Westport, NY, finished his basketball career at St. Lawrence University in March. As a senior captain, he was part of the team that won the Liberty League in 2023 and were runners-up in 2024. A highlight of the season was his performance vs. Skidmore during Senior Weekend, shooting 5 for 5 from behind the three-point line. (Carter is #10 in the photo and pictured with other seniors.)

#22565 Leo Van Munching, Fall River, MA, graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in June of 2023 with an Apparel major, concentrating on men’s fashion. In the photo, he is the standard bearer for the Apparel Department on Graduation Day. He is currently working for Vanson Leathers in Fall River, MA, trying to round out his skill sets and learn about the fashion industry firsthand.

Dudley/Kiniya sisters #22637 Hannah Schwoebel, #22804 Rachel Storey, #21204 Ellie Storey, and #23737 Abbey Schwoebel reunited in Brunswick, ME, at the Hamilton vs. Bowdoin basketball game in February 2023. Rachel is a current player at Bowdoin and Abbey is a current player at Hamilton.

#22998 Cole Kuster, Williamstown, MA, took first place in the 1650 Freestyle Ivy League event at the end of February. His time was 15:02.52. He also finished 2nd in the 1000 Freestyle event at the same meet.

#23129 Ahmed Wise, Baltimore, MD, has been accepted into the Peace Corps. Ahmed, who is finishing up his senior year at Hobart and William Smith Colleges this spring with a double major in Educational Studies and Movement Studies, will serve as a Community Health Outreach Volunteer in Kenya. We can't wait to hear all about your adventures, Ahmed!

#23239 Ella Boodell, Scarsdale, NY, competed with her teammates at Georgetown Soccer in the conference championship in the fall of 2023. In attendance were #22152 Mac Johnson, #22252 Halle Johnson, #13639 Peter Boodell, and #12152 Charlie Johnson, who gathered to cheer for Ella and her team.

#23393 Sophie Eldridge, Wellesley, MA, has been spending the year in Vietnam! She is a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant at a gifted high school in the Mekong Delta. Says Sophie, "I’ve loved getting to know the country and working with students. I wouldn’t be able to do it without my years at Kiniya and NOLS pushing myself outside my comfort zone."

#23456 Dominic Pelosi, Washington, DC, graduates from the University College London this spring with a BA in History and Politics, and he will be moving back to Washington, DC, to pursue a career in sports management.

#23977 Matthew "Hobie" Jamison, Vail, CO, shared the news that he has been accepted to the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Hobie joins other great alumni who have served our country through the Marines. He is pictured, on the left, with his Marine Corps Recruiter, Captain Tanner Dasso.

#24601 Kevin and #24701 Marion McDonagh, Healesville VIC, Australia, continue their volunteering and community engagement. #20001 Marnie McDonagh was able to witness the action in person during her visit this spring.

#25195 Noah Dines, Bedford, MA, is currently in the process of a yearlong effort to set a new world record of skiing three million man-powered vertical feet in a year.

#25871 Rory Melvin, Guilford, CT, was headed to a concert in Montreal with her mom when she reached out to Marnie requesting permission for a quick detour to have a look at Kiniya in the fall. Even though Marnie was traveling on the Open House Tour, Rory was thrilled to be greeted by #21054 Kissy Rowley when she and her mom arrived at Camp!

#25933 Will Onubogu, West Orange, NJ, connected with #13084 Matt Storey during the Bowdoin women's basketball playoff run. Will is looking forward to returning to Camp as a Leader again this summer.

#26029 Sam Bierman, Middlebury, VT, made his debut public performance (not including his show-stopping Mellowfest set this summer) to a packed crowd at 51 Main in Middlebury, Vermont this February. Sam commanded the stage and put on a great show, and he even debuted an original song that he wrote called "Smile," which #17421 Mihali Savoulidis of the band Twiddle liked so much he is featured on the studio version. We can't wait to see what Sam will do next! 1st photo: #26029 Sam Bierman

50- and 75-Year Pins

With the passing of each year, we add new members to the ranks of 50 and 75-year pin recipients. We honored the individuals below at the end of 2023 and are grateful for their friendship and support. If you are reading this list and have not received yours or think your time has come, don't hesitate to contact Dawn Gay or Dave Langston in the development office.

75-Year Pins Awarded

#7613 Malcolm Brewer, Freeport, ME

#7616 George Bullwinkel, Fairfield, CT

#7756 Bill Cowles, Lilburn, GA

#7630 Bill Doescher, Yonkers, NY

#7639 Don Frisch, Newtown Square, PA

#7640 Richard Frisch, Towson, MD

#7648 Bob Hadden, Williamstown, MA

#7651 Tom Hale, Loudonville, NY

#7680 Robert Neale, Wilmington, NC

#7694 Rusty Russell, Asheville, NC

#7708 Ken Streett, Saint Louis, MO

#7711 John Tauch,

#7714 Tom Trowbridge,

#7729 Philip Wilcox, Bethesda, MD

#7755 Paul Younger, Brooklyn, NY

50-Year Pins Awarded

2nd photo: Pictured L to R, Back: #26200 Lauren Bierman, #27129 Clint Bierman, #13804 Matt Storey, #18801 Drew Rider, #25330 Jamie Johnson, #16999 Jess Storey, Front: #25900 Ty Bierman, #26029 Sam Bierman, #22830 Anita Johnson.

Late Breaking Alumni News

#12135 Pete "KotzE" Kotz, Columbia, MD, worked as an Athletic Trainer for Team USA at the US Freestyle Championship, hosted by Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire. While there, Pete was able to meet up to grab a few runs with his sons, #19136 Ian and #19137 PJ, who work ski patrol on the mountain. Pete writes, "It was a once-in-a -lifetime opportunity to not only take care of Team USA, but to work along side my two sons covering the event together was truly special!"

Future Campers

#13317 Catherine Henderson Edson shared that her daughter Carolyn and husband Aaron Harris welcomed her third grandson, Henderson (Henry) Harris, in December 2023.

#15133 Mark Valkenburgh and his wife Emily, Fox Point, WI, welcomed a daughter, Hannah McKenzie Valkenburgh, on April 19, 2023.

#16319 Chris Feifs and his wife Katy, Burlington, VT, welcomed their son, Stone A. Feifs, on September 22, 2023.

#16943 Kyle Wichser and his wife Devin, Newtown Square, PA, welcomed their daughter, Campbell, on February 5, 2024.

#17391 Pat O’Leary and his wife Lindsay, Laguna Beach, CA, welcomed their first son, Samuel Ronan O'Leary, on December 5, 2023.

#17875 Thomas “Flounder” Fraser and his wife Gina, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, welcomed their son, Wesley, on December 27, 2023.

#17917 Mike Edson, wife Brandi, and two-year-old sister, Greenville, NC, welcomed the arrival of twin boys, Brian Hanford “Ford” Edson and Archer Randall Edson, on August 8, 2023.

#18231 Leif McKinley and his wife Maya, South Burlington, VT, welcomed their daughter, Aria, on September 30, 2023.

#18434 Brian Cropper Heredia and his wife Rachel Heredia, San Francisco, CA, welcomed their son, Beck David Heredia, on November 6, 2023.

#19193 Conor Joyce and his wife Erica, Chicago, IL, welcomed a daughter, Maeve Joyce, on December 14, 2023.

#19658 Duncan Sewall Insuik and his wife Hannah, Windsor, CT, greeted their son, Jaime, on January 17, 2024.

#20113 Caroline Delaney and her husband Brandon, Fanwood, NJ, welcomed their daughter, Lily Delaney O’Halloran, on February 8, 2024.

#20479 Megan Powell and her husband Karl, Sudbury, MA, welcomed their first daughter, Willa, on January 12, 2024.

#20608 Martha McKinley and her wife Gill Johnson, New York, NY, welcomed their son, Rhodes Thomas McKinley Johnson, on February 3, 2024.

#20698 Max Patterson and wife, Katy, Danvers, MA, welcomed their son, Owen Robert Patterson, on October 14, 2023.

#23845 Betsy Lyles Swetenberg and her husband Owen, Dallas, TX, welcomed baby Harris Lyles Swetenberg on December 16, 2022.

#17143 JD Deardourff, Chevy Chase, MD, married Kelly Herman on July 27, 2023, at Deer Mountain Inn in Tannersville, NY.

#18502 William Roth, Chicago, IL, married Erin Ridge on April 1, 2023.

#18534 James Frankel, Brooklyn, NY, married Lucy Boswell in Brooklyn on November 11, 2023.

#18542 Ryan Miller, Denver, CO, married Elizabeth Floriano on October 14, 2023, at the Old Courthouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

#18886 Aidan Ehrenberg, Rumson, NJ, married Kelly Welsh on October 29, 2023, in Newport, RI.

#19178 Sam “Turtle” McKeown, Milwaukee, WI, married Ciara Pagel in Milwaukee on December 9, 2023.

#19889 Colin Poler, Medfield, MA, married Greta Farrell on June 16, 2023, in Boston, MA.

#20364 Mary Claire Ecclesine, New York, NY, married Andres Rodlauer at Mount Juliet Estate in Kilkenny, Ireland, on October 7, 2023.

#21884 Laura Benson, Pymble, Australia, married Chris McNeil on April 11, 2023, in Kiama NSW, Australia.

In Memoriam

#5894 Peter Cannell, Glen Ridge, NJ, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the age of 97. He was one of our oldest alums. His years at Camp began in 1939 and ended in 1941.

In 1944 Peter became a cadet midshipman at the US Merchant Marine Academy at King’s Point, NY. During the war, he served aboard merchant ships assigned to the Murmansk Run, among the most dangerous routes. Following the war, he worked for the Marshall Plan in Paris. Peter graduated from Princeton in 1949 and married Ann Eberstadt the following year. They had five children: William, Peter, Cynthia, Michael, and Carlo.

Peter began his career as a copywriter from 19511954. He joined the investment banking firm of F. Eberstadt and Company where he served as a securities analyst and head of institutional research, and eventually became president and CEO of Chemical Fund, Inc., a mutual fund managed by Eberstadt.

In 1973, Peter founded Peter B. Cannell and Company, an investment management firm. Peter was active in various foundations and clubs, among them the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, the Fountain House Foundation, and the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Peter is survived by four children, ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

#7477 Rev. James Roger Hull, Jr., Darien, CT, died on January 3, 2022. We only recently learned of his passing. He came to Camp in 1947 and was in Paul Lutz’s cub cabin, Adirondack. Roger returned to Camp in 1948 and 1949.

Roger grew up in Darien, CT, graduating from Amherst College in 1959 and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1964. He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church, serving churches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and San Francisco from 1964 to 1988. He also earned his master of theology degree from Princeton in 1969 and his doctorate of ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1984. His ministry was characterized by a deep commitment to social justice and outreach to the marginalized.

large and extraordinary circle of friends whose love and steadfastness serve as a testimony to the beauty and sustaining power of friendship.

#7731 Peter Willmott, Williamstown, MA, died at home on November 11, 2023, surrounded by family. Pete first came to Camp in 1948 and attended through the 1950s. His first term of board service was from 1972-1977; his second was from 1979-1985. Pete was the chair in 1980 and was selected as CDA Man of the Year in 1985.

Pete’s extraordinary life is full of accomplishments, with countless examples of where he lived the motto. Rollie Stichweh recently said of Pete, "He possessed all the qualities of a truly outstanding leader — simply a wonderful human being.” TC Canning recalls Pete as a "CEO with huge respect for his management team.” Charlie Johnson IV recalls “A lifetime of loving, teasing, loyalty and constant banter” with his father and friends.

Pete was born in Glens Falls, NY, graduating from Glens Falls High School, Williams College, and Harvard Business School. He dedicated more than 60 years of service to Williams College, serving on the Board of Trustees from 1983-1998, with ten years as chair of the Executive Committee. Pete also supported the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, joining the board in 1999 and serving as president from 2005-2015.

Pete began a long and distinguished business career in New York City at American Airlines and Booz Allen Hamilton. He joined Federal Express in Memphis, TN, holding various positions until 1983, continuing on the Board of Directors until 2009. He was inducted into the Society of Entrepreneurs in 1992.

In 1983, Pete joined Carson Pirie Scott and Co. in Chicago, IL, as Chairman, President, and CEO. He subsequently served as president and CEO of Fleming Companies and Zenith Electronics. Pete was deeply engaged in civic service in Chicago, serving as board chairman at Children’s Memorial Hospital, and as a member of the boards of the Associated Colleges of Illinois, Chicago United, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Newberry Library, and Francis W. Parker School.

Following a serious illness in 1987, Roger changed career paths and moved to Sonoma County, where he helped operate Field Stone Winery. Roger remained connected to the Presbyterian Church, assisting in founding Windsor Presbyterian Church in 1990 and serving as parish associate there until 2015.

Roger and his wife of 54 years, Judy Hull, moved to University Retirement Community in Davis, CA, in 2015. There he connected with fellow fishermen, cyclists, readers, and seekers of a life of faith and service.

Roger is survived by his wife Judy, his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. He also leaves behind a

Pete had a passion for thoroughbred horse racing and established Willmott Stables in 1990. He owned and bred numerous accomplished horses. He served as the chair of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and as a Steward of the Jockey Club.

Pete is survived by his wife of 35 years, Michele, and their children: Audrey Prieboy, Matthew Willmott, and Christopher Willmott (Rachel). Pete is also survived by his children from his first marriage: Cindy Belisle (Craig), Sarah Cowens (Tom), #12131 John Willmott, #12731 David Willmott (Catherine), and eight grandchildren: Sarah, Mollie, and Caroline Belisle, Ellen Harrison (Blaine), Margaret Cowens, #23731 Charles, #25031 George, and #23331 Wylly Willmott. Additionally, Pete is survived by his siblings, #8264 Clark Willmott (Sheila) and Lesley Charlebois (Claude).

#8399 Robert “Rob” Marshall, Hudson, OH, died on April 16, 2023. He was the nephew of Director #2700 Bob Marshall. Rob was at Camp in 1952, 1954-1956, and was a JL in 1959 in Clark Cabin.

Rob grew up in West Hartford, CT, then graduated from Princeton University. Trained as an economist, Rob was intrigued at a career fair by the thrill of flying planes and enrolled in the Navy. He served for five years, spending much of that time on an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean. Rob married Jane Talbot shortly after completing his service.

Rob worked as a pilot for United Airlines for 33 years. After being relocated to Cleveland Hopkins Airport in 1977, Jane, Rob, and son Silas settled in Hudson, OH, where daughter Carrie was born. Rob and Jane joined a community of friends who loved to play paddle tennis and have dinner parties. A supportive dad, he rooted for Carrie and Silas at sporting events and school activities.

Rob donated his free time to working at the Hudson Library and singing in the church choir. In retirement, Rob loved tinkering around the house, reading, skiing, golfing, cooking, fishing, working in the garden, and visiting his children. He will be sorely missed and will be remembered as a warm, outgoing, hard-working, energetic, and loving man and father.

Rob is survived by his wife Jane Marshall, son Silas Marshall (Trisha) and their children Sawyer and Matthew; daughter Carrie Mallozzi (Cooper) and their children Hattie and Hobbes.

their younger son Gerard is an award-winning chef and restaurant owner.

Bob began summering on Lake Champlain when he was five years old. In his later years, he enjoyed kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, climbing some of the less challenging peaks, gardening, attending Dudley hymn sings, and spending time with his family and Jamie on Corlear Bay. In his earlier years, he climbed the challenging peaks. He served on the Adirondack Architectural Heritage Advisory Board. Bob was also an accomplished wildlife photographer who most recently authored a short book entitled Memories His work is included in the Camp Dudley and Kiniya author shelf in the archives.

Bob is survived by his wife Jamie, sons #14580 Tiger (Kelly) Craft and Gerard Craft, and five grandchildren: #24480 Eleanor “Ellie,” #25580 Robert IV, James, Coco, and Olive.

#8679 Peter Coxe, Lexington, MA, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023. Peter spent his early years in Warwick Neck, RI, and the summers of 1954 through 1956 at Camp Dudley. When he arrived, he was a Junior in Beal Lodge and finished as an Aide in Rensselaer.

Peter was born in Montclair, NJ, and graduated from the Hotchkiss School and Williams College. At Williams, Peter discovered his lifelong passion for art history and design. He enrolled at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, earning a Master of Architecture in 1967.

#8580 Robert “Bob” H. Craft, Washington, DC, passed away on March 15, 2024. Bob came to Dudley as a junior in the summer of 1953 and stayed for five seasons, including two as a Leader. He served on the Board of Trustees from 2019-2023, making a significant impact on the board and the entire Camp family. Bob’s older son, #14580 Robert “Tiger” Craft, attended Dudley in the late 1980s. Granddaughter #24480 Ellie spent seven summers at Kiniya, and Tiger’s son, #25580 Robert IV, a camper since 2019, will be an Aide in 2024.

Bob grew up in Scarsdale, NY, and was a graduate of Princeton, Oxford, and Harvard, where he attended law school. He remained heavily involved at Harvard, where he was the National Chair of the Harvard Law School Fund and a member of the Law School’s Visiting Committee. Bob had a distinguished career at Sullivan and Cromwell, where he was managing partner of the Washington, DC office. Bob also served as president of the board of the Washington National Opera, an organization with which he and Jamie were deeply involved over the years. It was there that Bob befriended the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was one of his proudest acquaintances. Additionally, Bob and his wife Jamie were connected with the Opera Theatre in St. Louis, MO, where

Peter loved his work and had an accomplished 40-year career in architecture, including 20 years as the sole proprietor of Peter Coxe Associates until his retirement in 2007. He was a lifelong advocate for approachable, functional, and sustainable design. Peter was also passionate about architectural lighting design, which he helped pioneer both in the United States and internationally.

In 1965, Peter met his wife, Dale, in Boston. They married in 1967 and spent several years in the city before moving to Marblehead, MA, where they would live for the next 40 years. During this time, they raised two children, Robin and #14664 Sam, and developed deep and lasting friendships. Their years together were filled with outdoor pursuits as well as travel. The couple returned to Boston in 2015, where Peter continued to give back to his community by volunteering at historical and professional societies and donating architectural expertise to support public and charitable works around the world.

Peter lived by the Camp Dudley motto, “The other fellow first.” As a husband, he was unfailingly loving, considerate, and supportive; as a father, he was patient, kind, and supportive. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dale, and his two children, Robin Coxe and #14664 Sam Coxe.

#8758 Ernst Schoen-Rene, Kingston, NY, died peacefully on October 27, 2023, with his wife Betty and family beside him. Ernst’s first year at Camp was in 1954; he returned as a Leader from 1955-1957. He was a staff member from 1958-1959, and again in 1964.

Ernst grew up in Geneva, NY, attending public school there, fully involved in academics, theater, music, school publications, and student government. He sang in choirs at Trinity Episcopal Church, further honing his music and dramatic skills.

During his time at Camp Dudley, he led hikes in the Adirondacks and participated in the many skits and shows staged there, bolstering his lifelong love of the Adirondacks and enthusiasm for the theater.

Ernst received his BA from Yale University and his PhD in English from the University of Washington. At Yale, he joined the Russian Chorus, traveling in Europe with the group. For the rest of his life, Ernst would join and sing with the chorus whenever he could.

From Seattle, Ernst joined California State University, Chico’s English Department where he became an admired and well-liked teacher. While in Chico, he volunteered in elementary classrooms, involving the students in various musical projects.

In retirement, he and Betty moved east to Kingston, NY, traveling extensively and participating in poetry gatherings, ASK play readings, the Saugerties Lifespring Program, the Musical Society of Kingston, and the Holy Cross/Santa Cruz Episcopal Church.

In addition to his wife Betty, Ernst is survived by his two sons, Ernst and Erich, his grandchildren, his sister, and his two brothers.

#8928 David "Mother"

Witherbee Boyle, Shaker Heights, OH, passed away on October 22, 2023. Dave attended Dudley from 1955 -1961, where he was blessed to share cabins with amazing friends who lasted throughout his life. After Camp, he went to Wesleyan University, The Darden School at UVA, and then joined the US Coast Guard.

Later in life, Dave became a fixture at CDA Reunion weekends, always wearing madras pants or shorts. He shared his love of Camp with his family, including his brothers #9906 Tim Boyle and #10745 Silas Boyle, his son #15328 J-D Boyle, his son-at-heart #14866 James Mayo, his nephew #17093 Jordan Boyle, and his granddaughter #26828 Ainsley Boyle, who was at cub at Kiniya in 2023.

#11105 Richard (Rich) L. Diver, Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023. Rich was at Camp from 1971-1973, returning as a Leader in 1980 and 1981.

Rich spent his formative years in Wilmington, DE, attending The Friends School and Deerfield Academy, where he was captain of the hockey team. Following Deerfield, Rich attended Dartmouth College where he was a member of the ice hockey team and the fraternity Chi Heorot.

Rich’s passion for business, tireless work ethic, and dedication to family led him to join Diver Chevrolet, the family business started by his grandfather in 1915. Under his leadership, Diver Chevrolet flourished into one of the largest dealerships in the Northeast United States. He contributed his time and insights to numerous boards, including the General Motors Warranty Arbitration Board, Local Marketing Board, NADA 20 Group, and DMG Mechanical Reinsurance Board.

Rich’s commitment to his family mirrored his professional dedication, creating a harmonious balance between his roles as husband, father, and business leader. He treated everyone with respect and brought great joy to many with his sense of humor.

Rich was preceded in death by his parents Nancy L. and Arthur G. Diver. He is survived by his wife Samantha; sons George, Chris, and Trevor; along with stepsons William and Jamie Spruance; sisters Deborah Kephart (Scott), Ann Diehl (Jeffrey), and brother Arthur Diver, Jr.; nephews Jack and Matthew Kephart and Ethan and Michael Diehl.

#11505 Selden W. Heatley II, West Palm, FL, died on September 26, 2023, as a result of a tragic car accident. Selden was a camper from 1974-1977.

Selden was born in New York, NY, attended Fairfield Country Day School, and graduated from Staples High School in Westport, CT, where he was a member of the varsity boys soccer team and the 1981 Connecticut state hockey championship team.

His love of cars led him to his work as a service manager. Selden later moved to Florida where he pursued a variety of careers.

Selden was preceded in death by his parents Craig Heatley and Adrienne (Penny) McLeod Heatley, and Alexandra (Lexy) Heatley. He is survived by his brother #11327 Craig Jr. (at Camp from 1973-1975) and sister Caroline Heatley.

#12817 Jeffrey Shieh, Villanova, PA, passed away on March 24, 2024. Jeff’s first summer at Camp was in 1980 as a Plebe in Andrews. He continued as a Junior in 1981 and returned in 1989 as a Leader in Allegheny Lodge. Jeff’s children, #23017 Kyle, #23317 Lila, #23717 Olivia, and #25117 Mason, all have attended

Dudley or Kiniya. Camp Dudley had a great influence on Jeff’s life and he embodied the motto, “The other fellow first.”

Jeff was born in Bronxville, NY. A star football and track athlete, Jeff medaled in the decathlon at the Empire State Games. Jeff studied English and economics at the University of Richmond. Upon graduation, he began a credit training program at Mid-Atlantic Bank. After working with his father at PacificLink, a strategic advisory firm, Jeff landed at BNY Associates in Boston. It was there that he met his future wife Cheryl.

Jeff continued his career at AND1 Basketball, where he was responsible for corporate planning and operations management. Always an idea guy with an appetite for entrepreneurial projects, Jeff later launched several of his own ventures, including DryDock Inc., Premier Links Golf, and Platter Health.

A dedicated father of four, Jeff rarely missed a gymnastic meet, team game, or school event. He taught his kids to be independent and have high standards. He nurtured not just his immediate family, but his extended family as well.

Jeff was active in his community in such organizations as Home At Last Dog Rescue, and he played baseball for 11 years with the Harleysville Angels. His 5 Streets neighborhood was full of close friends who sustained Jeff and his family through his year-and-a-half battle with cancer.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, his children Kyle, Lila, Olivia, and Mason. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Vivien, honorary son Poppy, and numerous other extended family members and friends.

#13170 Dr. Robb Gaffney, Tahoe City, CA, died on September 22, 2023, surrounded by the love of his cherished friends and family after a four-year battle with a rare form of bone marrow cancer. Robb attended Camp between 1979 and 1982. His brothers, #12747 Scott and #12564 Steve, also came to Dudley.

Robb was born in Santa Monica, CA, and he discovered his passion for skiing at an early age. His career in professional skiing took off in the late 1980s and early 1990s; Gaffney made a name for himself with his fearless approach and innovative tricks on the slopes. He was a pioneering figure in the world of freeskiing.

Gaffney’s contributions to skiing went beyond his awe-inspiring performances. Robb was known for his groundbreaking ski films and publications that captured the essence of freeskiing. He collaborated with his brother Scott on many of these projects, leaving an indelible mark on the ski filmmaking industry.

Robb also held a degree in psychology and later pursued a career as a psychiatrist. His unique perspective as a skier and mental health professional allowed him to make significant contributions to the well-being of athletes in extreme sports. Robb did a TEDx talk called "How to Help Your Kids Survive Outdoor Sports."

During his own health battle, Robb demonstrated immense courage and resilience. He continued to uplift others with his unwavering spirit and determination. Gaffney’s contributions to the sport and his legacy as a freeskiing pioneer will continue to live on through the skiers he inspired. He was a beloved figure in the hearts of many. In addition to his brothers, #12564 Steve and #12747 Scott, Robb is survived by his wife Andrea, and his children, Noah and Kate.

#15193 Christopher Tousant, Ennis, MT, passed away on January 24, 2024. Chris attended Camp from 1990-1993, progressing from a Junior to a JL. His brother, #15393 Jeffrey, came to Camp as well. Chris is fondly remembered by #14197 Steve Merriam, who attended high school with Chris and led a Big Slide trip with him in 1993.

Chris grew up in Syracuse, NY, obtaining his undergraduate degree in Business and Managerial Economics from Cornell University in 2000. He later earned an MA in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Motivated by a deep-seated sense of service and a desire to fly military aircraft, Chris was commissioned as an officer in the US Marine Corps in 2001. During a 14-year active-duty career, Chris, call sign “Yardsale,” deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Japan, while visiting many other countries in service to his nation.

A superb flight instructor and tactician, Chris graduated from the US Navy-Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) in 2009. In 2013, Chris received an MA in Military Studies in Operational Planning from the Marine Corps University at Quantico, VA. Over his multiple combat tours, Chris earned seven Air Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal with “V,” and the Combat Action Ribbon. He retired in 2022 after serving in the US Marine Corps Reserve for seven years.

Following his retirement, Chris worked for ASML leading engineering teams and Amazon as a senior program manager. He began at Amazon Business and moved to Amazon Web Services, most recently implementing Just Walk Out technology retail solutions for major sports venues and stadiums worldwide.

Chris embraced a passion for travel, exploring locations both near and far. His sense of adventure never waned, and he enjoyed taking to the highways of the West with Andrea Wymore of Bozeman, MT.

Chris’s love for and loyalty to family, friends, fellow service members, and veterans were hallmarks of this character. Those who knew him will always remember his infectious laugh, mischievous smile, and sparkling eyes.

Chris is survived by the love of his life, Andrea Wymore; his parents, Merle and JoAnn Tousant; brother #15393 Jeffrey, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His sister, Jennifer, passed away on February 8, 2024.

Friends of Camp Dudley

Barbara “Bobbie” West, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, died from natural causes at the age of 107 on February 13, 2024. Bobbie was the daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Dudley alumni and an avid recruiter, sponsor and friend to several generations of campers. Bobbie was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1916 to #1559 George Cummings. George was a member of the Brooklyn YMCA and attended camp in 1909, #310 “Chief” Beckman’s first year as director, and served as camp steward in 1910.

After growing up in Binghamton, NY, and attending the University of Rochester and Cambridge University in England, she married #4143 Austin Ward West in 1940, who attended Camp from 1926 to 1930. Ward owned two printing companies in Utica and Rome that, for many years, printed the CDA News and The Last Whistle, usually at no cost and without recognition.

Bobbie and Ward had two sons, #9394 Austin Ward West Jr. and #9675 David. They were both called Westy and were campers through most of the 60s, also participating in the Dudley Abbensen German exchange program. They were both Leaders in the 70s, and Dave led the golf program from 1996-2019. The golf “Shack” is dedicated to #4143 A. Ward West. #13559 Ward West Russell, Ward and Bobbie’s grandson, attended Camp from 1984-1986, and the West family also sponsored their great-grandsons, #24259 Austin Russell and #25169 Tim Russell, for several wonderful summers at Camp.

Bobbie and Ward hosted many “reunions” in Utica, usually with #4098 Fred Griffin, including a few Dudley Winter Carnivals at Snow Ridge in Turin, NY. Bobbie and Ward recruited many Dudley campers over the years through their friends from Williams and Nantucket. After settling down in Vicar’s Landing, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, they found several other Dudley connections. They were often visited by friends of Austin and Westy, including #10463 Tom Mendl, #11846 Tom Canning, #9663 Tom Simpson, and #10574 Peter and #10649 Steve Wertimer, among others. Bobbie loved Dudley and was fully aware of its influence on all of five generations of Dudley men in her family.

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