Spring — 2019
Camp Dudley News
Soap Box Derby - 1970’s Courtesy of the Camp Dudley Archives
Camp Dudley News A Camp Dudley Association Publication • Serving Camp Dudley and Kiniya • The oldest Camp in the country —Since 1885
CONTENTS | SPRING 2019 FEATURES
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WELCOME, WHITNEY!
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SUMMER 2019 PREVIEW
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UNPLUG
The first woman in history to chair the Board of Trustees, #22898 Whitney Phelps.
A Summer Update from Camp Dudley and Kiniya for 2019.
In this day and age, it seems as if we live our whole lives in front of a screen...
DEPARTMENTS 2
From the Directors
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Youth Trends
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Letters
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News and Notes
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Small World
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Weddings
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Board Update
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Future Dudleyites
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Alumni Reflections
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Alumni Gatherings
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Supporting Camp
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In Memoriam
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Our Staff
Cover Photo - Post Hymn Sing at Kiniya Andy Duback
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DIRECTOR Q&A Marnie leading the summer charge!
We sat down with the directors and asked them some questions about their jobs. Here is what they said.
Marnie McDonagh Director, Camp Kiniya As a summer Camp Director, what do you do in the off season? Marnie: As a Camp Director who lives and breathes every second of the summer at Camp, the off season brings a unique opportunity to build in meaningful time with the people I love in a different way! This includes seeing current campers and families in their hometowns as we travel the country during the fall and winter months, as well as finding quality time with family and friends. My parents and siblings came to visit me in Vermont last fall and I was blessed to travel back to Melbourne, Australia to celebrate Christmas for the first time since 2015 with them! I flew back to celebrate New Year's Eve with my oldest step-daughter, her husband, and her mom in Florida and have just returned from a long weekend in Boston with my youngest step-daughter and her husband. Family time is really important to me and I come away from each experience shared with them feeling renewed and energized and ready for whatever peaks and valleys life brings my way! Matt: There are so many things about my job that I love, and the fact that no two days are the same is one of them. I love traveling around the country to visit with current and prospective families as we share 2
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the good word about Camp Dudley. Jess and I flew to London this year to visit with camp families and daughter Ellie who is a first-year student at Hamilton College. I also enjoy spending time with Carter at Holderness and catching lots of Rachel’s basketball games. Her Westport Eagles team went 19-2 and won the section XII championship. Oh yeah, the Sox and Pats won, too! What does prep look like for you both going into Summer 2019? Marnie: Our off season work in preparation of each summer often seems like a whirlwind and I love every second of it! From debriefing the previous year’s successes and challenges, to providing feedback and supporting new ideas and concepts, each step of our work during the off season is thoughtfully and strategically taken. We spend our days promoting our programs and supporting families in whatever way they need. We focus on staffing and creating a leadership lineup to ensure the right people are in the right positions, and we provide them with support and feedback and guidance to draw out their best. We oversee all of the grounds and facility projects underway as we work from Kiniya three days a week and travel across to Dudley twice a week. There is a
DIRECTOR Q&A Matt enjoying some family time during the off season.
Matt Storey Director, Camp Dudley ton of fun collaboration and brainstorming as we look ahead to delivering yet another BEST EVER summer! Matt: Turning the calendar to a new year is exciting. The first quarter brings a winter Board meeting where we welcome new members. I spend a lot of my time with the admissions team finding the best possible campers for our camps. We also assemble our leader and staff team, and as you’ll see on page 16 - 17, this year is no different. Our Division Heads are fantastic. Around campus there are projects to plan and execute; the 2019 list includes the Coach Nelson Courts, the Charlie Gillis Climbing Tower and a new roof on the Stichweh Leadership Center. We have a short window to get all of these projects done after the snow melts and before the campers arrive! Let’s have some fun! What is your absolute favorite view at Camp during the summer? What makes it so special? Marnie: Hands down, my favorite place to be on any given day is the porch of Mimi’s Lodge looking out to Main Campus. I used to love sitting on The Studio porch before Mimi’s was built for all of these very same reasons. It’s there that I can see or hear just about everything that makes Kiniya so special! I love
looking across to the cluster of girls sitting in circles ‘neath the pines. I can see those coming and going to Coleman Hall or Treiber too! I can hear squeals of laughter coming from the KOB Challenge course and can actually see the zip line if I look real closely! I hear the ski boat stopping and starting, and the soft drop of the tennis ball from the courts behind The Triangle. I can see the girls playing gaga or pick up at the hoops court and can hear the singing and the music and the giggles coming from rehearsal inside. I love to sit there on the steps, or on a rocking chair, and love it even more when I’m joined by happy campers stopping to say “Hi” as they go on their way to their next happy camp moment! Matt: The view from the flagpole. Every day at 7:33 am and at 5:50 pm my job requires me to fire the cannon (YES THAT IS MY JOB!!). In the morning, this signals the start of another epic day at the best place on earth. In the evening, the cannon brings the boys together from all over campus to share the final meal of the day. With this view comes early morning jokes and stories from the day’s events. Every camper knows that he can find me here, and many boys look forward to raising the flag and ringing the bell. To me, this view is the very essence of Dudley. campdudley.org
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gaston next to his leader, Rocket McElroy, 1957.
#7486 "Rocket" McElroy and #9239 Gaston Vadasz, Leader and Camper, reconnected recently after 61 years. Gaston’s first year at Camp was 1957 and Rocket was his leader. Gaston came to the U.S. through a Hungarian refugee program and spoke just a few words of English when he arrived at Camp. He wrote:
Lucy Probert, Ridgewood, NJ, daughter of #5938 Tim Cutting, who passed away in 2015, sent this great picture of Dudley’s Kitchen Crew. Lucy wrote, “I think this was from the summer of 1945 at the end of the war when Dad was working in the kitchen. Names are on the back including ‘Chief ’ whom he often spoke fondly of.” A Dudley camper from 1939-1945, Tim once told the CD News about the day in summer of 1945, while working on the K-Crew, when he heard on the radio that WWII had just ended. He ran to the dinner bell and rang until everyone in camp gathered around and cheered the great news. Tim passed away in 2015. Lucy’s daughter #22738 Annie and son #22038 Jimmy Probert will be headed to college next fall. Ed. Note: We love seeing any and all of your old photos from Dudley or Kiniya. They can be sent to dave@campdudley.org in the Camp office. We'll add them to Dudley’s Archives. Thanks!
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“Dear Rocket, I saw your name in the Dudley magazine. Finally I called Dave Langston at Camp, who gave me your email. Wow, it has been decades since we saw or spoke to each other. Surprise!! I learned to speak English, finished school, and had a long career in Advertising and Broadcast management. I have been married to Linda, who I met in NY, for almost 50 years. We now live on Martha's Vineyard with our daughter Nicole and husband Ben Cabot, two wonderful granddaughters, now 17 and 9, two grand dogs and some free-range chickens, on the ‘magic Island.’ Now I am devoting myself to play, reading and writing groups, work part-time as a tour guide on the island, Habitat for Humanity of MV, and other nonprofits. Our life has been exciting and wonderful. We have family and fabulous memories and experiences. Rocket, you and Dudley gave me a grounding that taught me that education is action, and human relationships based on love and respect are the only truths. Lots of love to you and your family. Please let me hear from you. Gaston #9239” Rocket wrote back: “Gaston: Wow! How great to hear from you after all these years. You certainly have had an adventure-filled life. I am so grateful for your contacting Camp in order to contact me. Wow, what a thrill to hear from the past. I’ll get more news to you shortly. More later. Cheers, Rocket. #7486”
SMALL WORLD of the Rotarian Club. He became a Trustee of Camp Abbensen and served for many years in that role which led to a lifelong attachment to Camp Dudley in Westport. The world is small and Camp Dudley is huge. Who knows when you will have your next chance encounter with a Dudleyite!
#13081 Jack Mingle, longtime Dudleyite and former Beckman Hall Food Manager, was walking his usual daily route in Bradenton, FL. Reported Jack, “It was a cold morning and I had my Dudley jacket on. Another walker coming my way saw the jacket and immediately said, 'Camp Dudley!?' I asked him if he knew the camp and he responded with his camp number #9123, and of course I responded with #13801. It was Harry Tower, a camper in the 1950s whose sons were leaders when I ran the kitchen in the '80s. We chatted a while and he mentioned that he is #8704 Bill Combs' brother-in-law. Bill was in London and Harry tried to call him! He invited me over to meet his wife and her sisters, who have friends here in our circle. I had just gotten my Summer 2018 Year Book. Great to meet another Dudley Guy! Start of another good day.” Ron Schildge, father of #15993 Adam, #16024 Ronnie, #17693 Eric, #19393 Anya, #20306 Sofie and #18286 Stefan, attended a Camp Dudley Open House in Charleston, SC, recently and told #7951 Jack Kotz and #9701 Rich Maxwell about an interesting encounter with a Camp Dudley friend from Germany. Ron’s family partnered with a German family to establish a business in the US to service equipment that his German partner manufactured and Ron’s company sold in the US. While having dinner one night with his partner, Dr. Gerhard Syrbius, Ron was telling him about a great camp that his oldest son had attended that summer — obviously Camp Dudley, when Gerhard replied, “Camp Dudley — that is the best camp in the world! I know because I am a Trustee of Camp Abbensen here in Hannover!” Dr. Syrbius was prominent in Hannover both as a business leader, the Honorary Consul for South Africa, and a member
It being a long President’s Day Weekend, #19517 Brent Shay decided to make his way from Boston back to Williams College, his alma mater, for a relaxing weekend. At the same time, #19304 Tom Dils, got some time off from work in New York, and headed home to Williamstown to catch up with his folks. His mom #14504 Jessica suggested they take in the Williams-Trinity NESCAC Basketball Tourney game, where they all bumped into each other. Williams won a close one 88-77. Yoha! #20001 Marnie McDonagh travelled back to Australia on the very same flight as #11762 Rick Edie enroute to Hobart! The picture below was taken after the 15-hour flight upon arrival into Melbourne Airport, Australia.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WELCOME, WHITNEY! First woman in history to chair the Board of Trustees
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anuary 1, 2019, ushered in a New Year for everyone, but it is an extra special year for our community as we celebrate the first woman in history to chair the Board of Trustees, #22898 Whitney Phelps! Said Matt Quigley, outgoing board chair, “I am thrilled that Whitney has agreed to serve as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Dudley and Kiniya. It has been a privilege for me to serve alongside her over these past few years, and to have had the opportunity to see firsthand her inspired leadership and her devotion to the mission of our Camps. Whitney is steadfast in her commitment to our core values and to striving to live a life emblematic of the motto 'The Other Fellow First.' We are so fortunate to have her at the helm!” Whitney has been distantly connected to Camp through her father and grandfather, #8498 Jud and #4121 Sidney, for many years. Her present-day connection began with her brothers, #12354 Chris and #11738 Wyeth. She tells the story of attending Reunions with her mom and dad, Bonnie and Jud, and brothers in the late 1970s and 1980s. During those gatherings, Whitney frequently expressed her frustration to then Director, Willie Schmidt, about how unfair it was that there was no camp for girls. While Willie was an advocate for women joining the staff at Dudley, it would be another 30 years before the conversation moved towards changing the mission and pursuing a girls’ Camp. Whitney’s affiliation with camp became even more personal when her daughters #22498 Sydney and #22708 Sophia started their own Kiniya camping careers in 2011 and 2012. Her son #25098 Jake was a Cub at Dudley in 2018. These connections provide a rich background upon which board business can be considered. Whitney’s prior service on the Board of Trustees includes being Secretary and a member of the Executive committee. She is currently serving in the Trustee class of 2022. Whitney is a shareholder in the Health and FDA Business Group in Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Albany office. Her practice focuses on providing realistic and strategic guidance, solutions and analysis for healthcare stakeholders, including providers of healthcare and developmental disability services and payors. She has arranged and negotiated innovative and complex joint venture agreements. This includes various alternative payment arrangements, between providers and managed care organizations, and other transactions and mergers for clients with special attention to New York regulatory compliance. Whitney also has wide-ranging experience representing health care entities before the executive branch to shape health care policy, laws and regulations. The selection of Whitney Phelps as the Board Chair continues Dudley and Kiniya’s tradition of selecting excellent leaders. campdudley.org
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES - WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
#25416 Alice Tornquist Arlington, VA
#25368 Erinn Harley-Lewis, Vienna, VA
#13565 Chris Rodgers Sudbury, MA
#8580 Bob Craft Washington, DC
#25416 Alice Tornquist, Arlington, VA Alice came to know and appreciate Camp Dudley and Kiniya through her children, #22643 Matthew and #22316 Caroline Tornquist, the first in their family to attend camp. Together they have 14 summers at camp, including serving on the leadership teams. Camp has had a significant impact in their development as young adults.
Christian Education board member and deputy financial secretary; the Girls Scouts as a cookie mom; and Swarthmore College, as a member of the Parents Committee.
Alice is honored to join Dudley’s Board of Trustees where she hopes to bring her experience as both a business professional and a non-profit volunteer to ensure that these great camps can thrive into the future. She Professionally, Alice works in Washington, DC, for hopes that many more young people will have the same Qualcomm Incorporated, the San Diego-based wireless opportunity that her children have had to grow and technology innovator, where her focus is on spectrum develop in a nurturing environment that teaches them and technology policy advocacy. She chairs the Board the value of putting "The Other Fellow First." of Directors of the CTIA Wireless Foundation, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to developing and supporting #25368 Erinn Harley-Lewis, Vienna, VA initiatives that use wireless technology to enhance Arriving at Dudley with her son, #24268 Spencer, ErAmerican communities in the areas of health and safe- inn knew that it was a special place. The warmth of the ty. Alice is also a director of the Intelligent TransporDudley community was as strong as the July sun, and tation Society of America and the Women’s High-Tech the entire family felt embraced. Erinn loved that DudCoalition. ley and Kiniya provide nurturing environments where campers can explore new activities, develop new skills Alice began her career at the Office of Management and enjoy the fellowship of friends. and Budget, and she also worked on Capitol Hill for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transpor- Erinn works for Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan tation and Infrastructure prior to joining Qualcomm in Mortgage Corporation), in the Capital Markets Com2001. pliance group. She focuses on securities law compliance and risk management, as well as mortgage-related As a volunteer, Alice has served the Rock Spring securities transactions. Erinn commenced her career Congregational UCC in Arlington, VA, as deacon, as a corporate attorney, specializing in capital markets 8
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES transactions, in large law firm practices in New York City and Washington, DC. She earned a B.A. degree in African and African American Studies from Emory University and a J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
include new construction of buildings. Chris has been involved in all aspects of the design, permitting, and construction of projects and is also the lead Owner’s Rep. He is now VP of Design and Construction and responsible for a staff of over 20 people.
Erinn’s husband, Mark, works for the State Department, so the family has lived in South Africa, Trinidad, Kenya, and Hong Kong. During this time, Erinn was an investment banker at Standard Bank in Johannesburg, South Africa, a teacher and Vice Chair of the Board at the International School of Kenya and the Hong Kong International School.
Chris is honored to serve on the Board and is looking forward to contributing to the present and future of the two Camps that have provided so much for himself and his family. He is excited to work alongside a passionate and talented group of individuals that care deeply about The Other Fellow First.
Erinn is originally from New Rochelle, NY, and currently lives in northern Virginia with Mark, #24268 Spencer, and daughters, #25468 Celeste (who can’t wait for this summer!) and Noelle. Erinn looks forward to her Board service. “I fundamentally believe in the motto ‘The Other Fellow First,’ and support the Dudley-Kiniya commitment to helping young people realize their full potential. It is an honor and a privilege to contribute to the Dudley and Kiniya communities by serving as a member of the Board of Trustees.” #13565 Chris Rodgers, Sudbury, MA Chris came to Camp as a Cub in 1984 and was instantly hooked on Dudley. He spent nine summers as a camper through leader, culminating in 1996 as an Assistant D-Head in the Junior Division. He is a first-generation camper and is thrilled that his three sons #23465 Perry, #24065 Tyler and #24965 Zack are all campers and in the leadership ranks.
#8580 Bob Craft, Washington, DC Bob came to Dudley as a Junior in 1953 and was an Aide, JL, and then a Leader in the 1956-57 summers. His older son, #14580 Tiger, attended Dudley in the late 1980s and his granddaughter, #24480 Ellie anticipates her fourth summer at Kiniya. Tiger’s son, Robert IV, has applied to be a Cub. Bob began summering on Lake Champlain when he was five years old. He and his wife, Jamie, are north of Westport, on Corlear Bay. Says Bob, “I enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and climbing some of the less challenging Adirondack peaks.” Attending at least one Dudley Hymn Sing is a “must” each summer. While pursuing a legal career in New York and Washington, DC, Bob also coached little kids’ baseball, ran marathons, and was a Trustee and President of the Washington National Opera. He and Jamie are also involved with Opera Theatre St. Louis, a city where their younger son Gerard is a James Beard Award-winning chef-owner of five restaurants.
Chris attended St. George’s School in Newport, RI, and graduated from Roanoke College in Salem, VA, in 1995. Following graduation Chris settled in Warren, VT, in the Mad River Valley. After meeting his wife Danyel in the Valley they moved to Sudbury, MA, but still get back to the Valley very regularly to ski and enjoy the Vermont pace of life.
Bob spent his career at Sullivan & Cromwell, where he was managing partner of the Washington office and is currently Senior Counsel (e.g. “retired!”). A graduate of Princeton, Oxford, and Harvard Law School, he served as the National Chair of the Harvard Law School Fund and as a member of the Visiting Committee to Harvard Law School. He currently co-chairs an International Law Committee, is President of the Friends of House While in Vermont Chris worked for Sugarbush Resort of Sweden and is on the Advisory Board of Adirondack for eight years as a supervisor in Mountain Operations. Architectural Heritage (AARCH). He then moved to Chestnut Hill Realty as a Project Manager, managing and supervising smaller scale capi- He and Jamie are enthusiastic gardeners, and Bob is an tal projects at apartment communities. In the following avid amateur photographer. They have two sons and years, the projects grew larger in size and started to five grandchildren and live in Washington, DC. campdudley.org
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thank you for your Service! At the November meeting of the Board of Trustees held in Boston, six outgoing board members were thanked for their five years of service. Said Matt and Marnie, “We are so grateful for the support and dedication of these six Dudleyites. Thank you!”
#7591 Jack Kotz, Kiawah Island, SC #10643 Matt Quigley, Briarcliff Manor, NY #12743 Mike Bransford, Minneapolis, MN #15133 Mark Valkenburg, Belmont, MA #19629 D’Anne Hurd, Bourne, MA #23372 Kathy Wiseman, Williamstown, MA #11889 Dwight Poler, Medfield, MA (CD Foundation Board)
Camp Dudley Foundation Welcomes New Member - #19517 Brent Shay, Boston, MA
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rent Shay is excited to continue his service to the Dudley and Kiniya community by joining the Camp Dudley Foundation Board. Brent previously served on the Board of Trustees from 2006-11. Thirty years ago, Brent was introduced to Dudley by #10463 Tom Mendl who already knew Brent lived the Dudley motto of “The Other Fellow First.” Brent helped introduce his nephews, #17423 Ramell Brabham and #22557 Khoran Simmons to Dudley and his niece, #20224 Jasmine Staley to Kiniya. A native New Yorker (Queens), Brent attended Williams College and the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies. As an adolescent, Brent was a camper at Camp Minisink, a historically African American camp that is now closed. Brent developed a career in corporate banking in Boston; initially at Bank of Boston and then Fleet Capital. He has been at Wells Fargo since 2002 where he is a Director in the Retail Finance Group. Brent has also served as mentor to younger banking associates and has held leadership roles on various diversity and inclusion committees.
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Brent’s extracurricular interests have focused on youth and education. From 1995 to 2013 he served on the Steppingstone Foundation Board, a not-for-profit organization that helps prepare underserved students for educational opportunities and college success, and currently serves on its board of ambassadors. He was also a trustee of Williams College, a member of Trinity Church in Boston and its audit committee. Athletically, Brent plays squash, spins at Soul Cycle, and tortures himself on golf courses. Said Brent, ”I look forward to assisting Dudley and Kiniya in its core mission to develop boys and girls as individuals through a balanced program of arts, athletics, outdoor exploration, and spirituality.”
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Past Board Members Gather in Boston
Leader’s Luncheon Service
By #6581 Berkeley Johnson
By #17342 Kevin Dempsey
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group of former members of the Board of Managers met on November 8, 2018, at the lovely Grill 23 Restaurant in Boston with members of the current Board of Trustees, Matt Storey and Marnie McDonagh, Dave Langston and retiring Board Chair Matt “Q” Quigley, a group of 27 altogether. The Trustees were in town for their winter meeting the next day. It was an opportunity to not only catch up with old friends but also to create some inter-generation experience transfer. Q did much during his term to foster this, creating a “Chairman’s Council” of former board chairs that met with the Executive Committee at West Point in the Fall of 2014 to contribute to the development of Dudley’s Strategic Plan. He also hosted an outing by the group that included former board members at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The remarks by Q and the leadership staff gave every indication that Camp Dudley and Kiniya are thriving, that the strategic plan is moving forward, and that despite all the changes life today has forced upon Camp, the mission is being met as in days of old. The “old timers” left with a smile and the current board sat down to its committee work and board meeting the following day.
eaders Luncheon is an annual tradition hosted by the CDA for current and past leaders and staff to reconnect in New York City on the Saturday before Christmas. This year a new dimension was added. Prior to our luncheon, Dudley volunteers gathered in East Harlem to prepare, package and deliver hot and cold meals to local community members as part of CityMeals on Wheels. Founded in 1981 by Master Chef James Beard, CityMeals on Wheels prepares and delivers over two million meals each year to New York City residents in need. Working alongside CityMeals employees, the Dudley team packaged over 500 meals. Our volunteers then hand delivered meals to elderly and immobile residents throughout the neighborhood. The experience was not only a great way to give back to, and personally connect with, the local community, but also provided some relief to hardworking employees at CityMeals. The gratitude of the meal recipients made this extremely rewarding for all who participated. Thanks to all of this year’s participants. The CDA plans to build on this morning of service each year and we encourage all to participate. Please look out for next year’s call to action.
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ALUMNI REFLECTIONS
We caught up with four Kiniya and Dudley alums recently and here’s what they told us.
#20013 Caroline Delaney, New York, NY Q. What’s a great Camp memory you have kept with you over the years? A. It’s so hard to pick just one! One of my favorite early memories at Camp would be my Kiwi day in 2008. More recently, the Kiniya Centennial reunion this past summer definitely added a few more great camp memories. Q. What do you wish you could replicate from Camp in your away-from-Camp-life? A. I wish I could replicate the spontaneity. It gets hard to achieve in my day-to-day outside of Camp; whether it’s work or seeing friends, things are much more scheduled.
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Q. What do you remember learning for the first time at camp? A. Waterskiing — it took my entire first summer to get the hang of it, but once you do you’ll never forget it! Q. What advice would you share with a new camper or a first-time leader starting this summer? A. My advice for first-time campers and leaders is to be authentic. Looking back, Camp was a pivotal time to get comfortable in my own skin and build self-confidence/awareness.
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Q. When are you coming back? A. Hopefully, I’ll be up for a visit this summer! #20479 Megan Powell, Salem, MA Q. What is a great Camp memory you have kept with you over the years? A. Many conversations with campers and leaders while heading to and from meals on the path between Senior Village and the Dining Hall. Q. What do you wish you could replicate from Camp in your away-from-Camp life? A. Starting the day with a Morning Dip Q. What do you remember learning at Camp for the first time? A. How to properly hit a golf ball (thanks, Kissy!)
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ALUMNI REFLECTIONS Q. What advice would you share with a new camper or a first-time leader starting this summer? A. The summer is short — cherish every moment! Q. When are you coming back? A. The next Kiniya Reunion! #14359 Andy Morris, West Chester, PA Q. What is a great Camp memory you have kept with you over the years? A. I broke my wrist on the second day of my Cub summer in 1987, my first time away from home. #12146 Jim Caffry, #12931 Scott Sylvester and #13851 Chris McKeever never let me get down about it. What could have been a summer spent feeling left out, was instead a summer full of camaraderie, adventure, and fun. It kept me coming back for 14 years! My cast came off two days before I went home, and the first thing I said to my parents in the car was, “Can I go back next summer?” Q. What do you wish you could replicate from Camp in your away-from-Camp life? A. I wish I had more time to think and reflect. Hymn Sing, Brass Quartet, Chapel, hikes and canoe trips, quiet walks back to the cabin after evening activities or just sitting on the Witherbee porch, all offer the time and space for reflection — on the day, on the summer, on thoughts, friendships, and life. Now more than 30 years removed from my first summer, I still find time to just sit and silently think whenever I am at Camp. Q. What do you remember learning at Camp for the first time? A. I remember learning how to paddle a canoe. My first attempt was a complete fiasco, but I got it. I remember the feeling of gliding across the mirror-smooth water of Lower Saranac as the sun was rising and my junior canoe trip drew to a close. I’ve loved canoeing ever since.
#15912 Isa Stokes, Baltimore, MD Q. What is a great Camp memory you have kept with you over the years? A. One of my fondest memories of Camp was my first year as a Cub when we had a pie-eating contest. It was a mess and everyone wound up with pie all over their bodies. When we went into the bathroom to wash up, we had as much fun cleaning up as we did eating the pie! Q. What do you wish you could replicate from Camp in your away-from-Camp life? A. The motto, The Other Fellow First, is something that we lived by at Camp and I have as a road map in life. I wish I could replicate that, away from Camp, in every aspect of my career. Q. What do you remember learning at Camp for the first time? A. I recall learning that all kids are kids, no matter their background, race, religion or economic status. We laugh, cry, feel pain, and love all the same. Q. What advice would you share with a new camper or a first-time leader starting this summer? A. My advice to new campers or leaders would be to trust the process, allow yourself to fully embrace an environment that’s all about togetherness and brotherhood (and now sisterhood). At my second year at the year-end banquet, I remember saying, “Dudley is like Cheers — I want to go where everyone knows my name!” Q. When are you coming back? A. It’s been a while. I really miss Dudley, but I plan on coming up sometime this summer!!!
Q. What advice would you share with a new camper or a first-time leader starting this summer? A. Open up. Be willing to take risks, make new friends, try new things, change, and grow. Q. When are you coming back? A. As soon as humanly possible! campdudley.org
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Alumni Authors Recent Publications 1. William Stixrud, PHD and #13426 Ned Johnson’s book The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives (Penguin Books) was published in paperback Feb. 12, 2019. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn. Ned is a motivational coach who runs an elite tutoring service. Together, they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids more of a sense of control over their lives. But this doesn’t mean giving up your authority as a parent. In this groundbreaking book, they reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient and ready to take on new challenges. 2. #9136 Jack Kennard authored D-Day Journal - The Untold Story of a US Ranger on Omaha Beach (Koehler books, VA Beach) published January 20, 2019. The story contains a previously unpublished journal of Jack’s father #5127 Lt. Frank L. Kennard who first came to Dudley in 1934 and was a member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion which landed on Omaha Beach in the early assaults on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Says Jack, “In the text, I recognize Camp Dudley as important to my father’s success as a Ranger on Omaha Beach, then as Battalion Adjutant and in later life. His true belief in teamwork and consideration of others, even in the greatest moments of danger and adversity, is expressed perfectly in the camp motto, ‘(Help)The Other Fellow First.’” #9061 Rollie Stichweh wrote, “Captures the terror and yet courage of soldiers that served in the famous 2nd Ranger Battalion from D-Day to the end of the war." 14
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3. #9760 Dr. Richard D. Bucher authored A Mommy, a Daddy, Two Sisters, and a Jimmy: Autism and the Difference It Makes, published November 23, 2018. This brutally honest and illuminating love story unfolds over four decades. Full of surprises, heartaches, and joy, it sheds light on the innermost feelings of a family coming to grips with autism. Jimmy’s doctors, pastors and friends also share their insights. While this family’s journey is challenging, it’s far from tragic and not at all unique. Family members struggle to cope, bounce back, and eventually come together to try to change a world that can be misinformed and judgmental. As one reviewer wrote, “The book and Jimmy give hope that autistic individuals and their families can not only survive, they can thrive.” 4. #7951 John (Jack) Kotz and his co-authors have published the 10th edition of his general chemistry textbook Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity (2019, Cengage Learning, Boston). The book is written for college or advanced high school students interested in further study in chemistry, physics, biology, geology, or engineering. The previous nine editions of the book have been used by over one million students worldwide, and the book has been translated into Korean, Italian, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The book was also the core of an interactive CD-ROM version and a series of podcast lectures. An online homework system (OWL), authored in large part by one of Jack’s former students, also supports the book. Finally, the authors just completed over 22 hours of 5-minute lectures on problem solving and chemical principles.
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Pictured above, #15191 Oliver Jeffers’ newest installation, “The Moon, the Earth and Us,” located on Manhattan’s High Line. To learn more about the project and Oliver, head to campdudley.org/cdnews. Photo courtesy of Dan Bradica & Oliver Jeffers Studio campdudley.org
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SUMMER 2019 PREVIEW
1 Division Head Update
Hello, 2019 D-Heads At a Glance 1 Division Head Update Hello, 2019 D-Heads
2 A New Division Kiniya Update
3 Tiered Tuition Now Available New Payment Plan
Cub Division Head #22004 Mary Interdonati Centerport, NY Fordham University 10th summer
Cats Division Head #21204 Ellie Storey Westport, NY Hamilton College 11th summer
Junior Division Head #20905 Zoe McPheron El Cerrito, CA UC Santa Cruz 12th summer
Senior Division Head #22257 Lydia Churchill Divonne-les-Bains, France Swarthmore College 9th summer
4 New Campus Projects What’s on the Way
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Cub Division Head #21254 Bruce Baldwin Avon, CT Emerson College 11th summer
Plebe Division Head #21507 Peter Churchill Divonne-les-Bains, France Williams College 10th summer
Junior Division Head #21129 Will Bass Stamford, CT University of Pennsylvania 8th summer
Senior Division Head #21461 Jem Bullock Bainbridge Island, WA Bates College 11th summer
Cub Asst. Division Head #22102 Oliver Lawrence Rowayton, CT Colby College 9th Summer
Plebe Asst. Division Head #22640 Owen Marsh Scarsdale, NY Middlebury College 7th summer
Junior Asst. Division Head #20763 Chris Peisch Greenwich, CT Stanford University 7th summer
Senior Asst. Division Head #22048 Ethan Dewbrey Darien, CT Kenyon College 9th Summer
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Kiniya Update In 2018, the Cub and Catamount Divisions were welcomed with tremendous enthusiasm and excitement from the entire community. Formerly Juniors, the Cubs found great success as a smaller more intimate group. The nickname ‘Cats’ was quickly adopted and our middle age group was thrilled to have their own division. All of our Division Heads of 2018 started incredible legacies with new cheers, hilariously fun extravaganzas, and dedication to our motto. This stepping stone was so successful that we will be moving to four divisions this coming summer. Our two new camper cabins and increase in capacity will allow for four divisions of approximately 40 campers each. We will reintroduce Juniors as our second to oldest division and mirror the structure of Dudley (with one slight difference!): Cubs, Cats, Juniors and Seniors! This exciting move will provide a more concrete path for all campers and allow families to better understand and plan for the progression through our program. We are so excited for this next step in 2019!
3 Tiered Tuition Now Available
New Payment Plan Dudley & Kiniya believe deeply in making our camps financially accessible to a wide cross-section of incomes. A summer camp experience can be life-changing, and, as much as possible, we don’t want financial circumstances to be a barrier to a summer in Westport or Colchester. Tier selections are completely confidential and the experience for every camper is the same. Tuition Tier 1: Tier 2: Tier 3: Tier 4: 18
1 Session Full Season $5,950 $11,000 $5,650 $10,000 $4,950 Tuition Assistance Program
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What’s on the Way Charlie Gillis Climbing Tower In honor of our dear friend #20804 Charlie Gillis, Camp Dudley will be constructing the Charlie Gillis climbing tower for the summer of 2019. This new climbing facility will add new and challenging elements to our climbing program, while also expanding some of our offerings for high ropes adventures and team building. The three-sided tower will include progressive climbing challenges, a bouldering wall, and space for the famous “crate stacking” challenge! The new tower will be located to the north of Sommer Hall and the basketball courts and will also serve as an additional outdoor workout space next to our weight room. Climb on!
Coach Nelson Courts Campers through several generations learned the basics, “head up, palms up, let’s play defense,” from #8070 Coach Ben Nelson. That is why we are honoring Ben, by renovating and dedicating the Camp Dudley Basketball Courts, as part of the Building for the Future Capital Campaign. The Coach Nelson Courts will be ready for Dudley campers at the start of the 2019 summer season. A new playing surface, lines, and backboards are all part of this major renovation that will honor the work Ben has done at Camp, and for the game of basketball, over countless years.
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What’s on the Way (cont.)
New Kiniya Cabins We are so excited for the addition of two new camper cabins in the summer of 2019. These cabins will be the final step in moving towards four divisions as noted previously. Combined with Bungalow (Riverside, Meadowside, and Lakeside), these five cabins will make up the Catamount Division, our second youngest division. All camper cabins in the Cub and Cat divisions, including these two, have bathrooms connected to the cabin. Cabin names will be unveiled this summer when we have the opportunity to celebrate with the summer 2019 community.
In-House Projects, Big Impact #24014 Tom Brayden, #20613 Angie Wallace, and #21054 Kissy Rowley have been having some fun this offseason with several projects around campus. Our major in-house project has been the renovation of the basement at 1241 Camp Kiniya Road. This will allow for up to five staff members to live in the basement with their own entrance, bathroom, and common space. A number of other projects will be quickly spotted by our summer team. You can expect a fresh new look on the: • A-Hut doors • Buddy boards • Paddling racks And a few newly implemented items: • Department/Divisional lockers for art supplies at Treiber • Additional benches made from Kiniya pines 20
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n January 2016, the Board of Trustees approved the $10 million Building for the Future Capital Campaign to support significant construction, renovation and scholarship investments at Dudley and Kiniya. Now, three years later, we are excited about all we have accomplished and the benefits that have already been realized by our Campers. Consider the following project and program achievements, already completed: • Coleman Dining Hall • The "Hank" Leadership Barn • Mimi’s Lodge • Swim Point Renovation • William’s Property Acquisition • Dudley’s Challenge Course • Kiniya Cabin renovations • Long-term investments in scholarship funding and endowment Additionally, we are adding two new cabins to the Kiniya Campus (see page 20), creating more camping opportunities for girls. At Dudley, a major restoration of the basketball courts is underway for this summer. The revitalized space will become the Coach Nelson Courts. Over the course of the campaign, the support we have received both in gifts and other inputs from our alums, parents, past and present board members, and friends have been astonishing. As we go to press, we have received more than $9.5M in pledges, the majority of which has already been funded to facilitate construction! What an exciting testament to our Dudley community’s generosity. While we celebrate our progress and the incredible experiences that are being made possible for our Campers, we still need to raise $500,000 to reach our goal! Our confidence in the Dudley family’s generosity couldn’t be higher. The majority of remaining funding supports a most worthy cause . . . financial aid to campers. This can be done! New pledges of all sizes are needed to help us reach our goal by the 2019 CDA
Reunion in August. We continue to strive to have the broadest participation from all corners of our Camp community. Most importantly, these gifts will benefit campers this summer and for generations to come. On the following pages, you will find a list of our campaign supporters as of March 20, 2019. Please check the list for accuracy and contact Dave Langston if you note an inadvertent error. We hope that by the time you read this, we will be even closer to our goal. Thank you for supporting the Building for the Future Capital Campaign! I look forward to sharing news of our successful completion. Pledges can be fulfilled in 2019 - 2021 Pledges of all sizes are still needed. More than 350 families have participated so far. See the list of donors on pages 22-23 and join this historic effort. To make a pledge Contact: Dave Langston or Dawn Gay in the Camp Office dave@campdudley.org • dawn@campdudley.org Or visit: campdudley.org/future
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Building for the Future Capital Campaign Donors As of March 20, 2019
Kathryn #25014 and Stephen Adams Peter #11584 and Tracy Allen Anonymous Gerald #10436 and Kim Ardolino Matthew #11677 and Cynthia Austin Michael #10003 and Judith Bartlett Randolph #8323 and Margaret Barton Gary #10164 and Hope Bazer Rodney #7975 and Liz Beckwith Peter #12786 and Amy Benedict Tomas and Meg Bergstrand Arnold #11909 and Ann Berlin Philip #7441 and Holly #13283 Bisselle Eric and Eliza Bock David and Catherine Bohigian Bradford #14655 and Alexandra Bonner Scott Bowen #9979 John-David #15328 and Molly Boyle Ave´ Bransford #8982 Michael #13033 and Gretchen Bransford Thomas #24014 and Jennifer #24015 Brayden Major Brock #17292 Nicholas and Caroline Brust Adelaide Bullock #20319 Liam Bullock #21135 Silas Bullock #23435 William #7261 and Edith Bullock Jr. William #12335 and Bebe Bullock III James Burns and Lucy Owen Patrick Butler #12082 and Sarah Funke Alfred #8798 and Toni Cady Benjamin Cady #15198 and Adam Puncochar Diane #24878 and PJ #14278 Calello Najib and Lynn Canaan Regis Canning #10974 and Doreen Maddox-Canning Thomas #11846 and Paula Canning A. Richard and Laurel Caputo Joan Card Thomas #7221 and Anne Carrier Andrew Carstensen #20977 Haley Carstenson #21477 Tyler #12640 and Jennifer Chapman Chris #13492 and Annika Chase Hilary and Katherine Childs Marcus #13820 and Joanie #16964 Chioffi Craig #11507 and Sarah Churchill
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Jonathan #7927 and Priscilla Clark Carleton #9191 and Linda Cleveland Charles Clifford #13149 and Tara Callahan Nicholas #12379 and Maria Clifford Stephen #12607 and Evelyn Clifford David Coffin #5288 Gail #20005 and Syd Coleman William Combs #8704 Richard Commons #12434 and Lindsay Mc Niel James and Stacy Cooper William Cooper #22456 William Cowles #7756 Christina Coyne #14255 and Fanning Hearon #12495 W. Carroll Coyne #6245 Robert #8580 and Jamison Craft William Craig #10789 and Mia Van Den Heuvel Ian #9060 and Mary Ann Crawford David and Joni Cropper Linda and John Crow Robert #10352 and Kathryn Cushman Philip #12932 and Susan Cushman Katherine Dale #21883 Mark #11264 and Cathy Davenport Christopher Davis #12080 Eliza Davis #20108 G. Gordon and Melissa Davis Caroline #24514 and John Deans Caroline Delaney #20113 John #16242 and Alison Dempsey Kevin #17342 and Siobhan Dempsey R. Thomas #9942 and Mary Jo Dempsey Blair #16404 and Jessica #14504 Dils Peter #10626 and Sally Dinsmore Timothy Ditzler and Lynn Seely Margaret Dolan #21669 Joey Donahue #13469 and Katharine Alfond Patrick and Anne Droesch Richard #7987 and Linda Edie Rick #11762 and Betsy #18762 Edie Stouffer and Carrie Egan Robert and Shannon Erdmann Marshall and Claire Evans Quincy Evans #15747 Ray #12949 and Carolyn Evans Torrey #13148 and Noelle Evans
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Gregory #9106 and Catherine Farrell Scott #23724 and Crystal #24524 Farrell Jason and Kristin Fiegl Marlon Fisher #16119 and Aron Steward Graham Fisk #17735 David Fitzpatrick #17654 R. Hugh #10154 and Constance Fitzpatrick David #11365 and Linda Flanagan Mike #11948 and Julie Flynn Douglas Hurd Forsythe #18629 Eric Hurd Forsythe #17629 Chris Foster #12004 and Pauline Merrill Harlan #13000 and Sarah Foster Torrey #11168 and Mary Foster Torrey Foster #7114 and Anne Russell James Frankel #18534 Dawn #19524 and Eric Gay Daniel #15708 and Elizabeth Geiger Evan #15017 and Diana #18079 George Jack and Jennifer #14002 Gillis William #10104 and Mary Gisel William Gisel #18835 James Goulard #8923 Anne and Scott Goyetche Kathryn Grabowy #20050 Donna #23222 and Roger #11202 Granfors Cutler #14061 and Julie Greene Jamie #9732 and Marritje Greene Paul and Linda Gridley Cindy Griem The Griffin Family Gift Paul #7532 and Mary Lou #17532 Grinwis Mame Grossman Peter #14571 and Sameena Groves Frederick #17600 and Jan #18394 Guffey James Guimaraes #17185 and Anna Jarashow Erinn Harley-Lewis #25368 and Mark Lewis The Harper Family Drew #10055 and Maureen Hatcher Ruppert #22832 and Edwina Hawes Laurel Henderson #20176 Louise and Murray Hood David Howson #13024 Michael #13354 and Ritsuko Howson Walter and Barbara Howson
Eileen Hung Nancy Hung D’Anne Hurd #19629 and George Forsythe Jeanne Hutchins Michael and Toni-Ann Interdonati Todd Ives #16770 and Maeve Egan Allen #10811 and Lori Jackson David #12907 and Karen Jahns The JJCJ Foundation, Inc Anita #22830 and James Johnson Berkeley #6581 and Sue Johnson Charles Johnson #12152 Charles #8252 and Martha #18252 Johnson Edward #13426 and Vanessa Johnson Karen #24278 and Drew #12778 Johnson Lucas Johnson #23078 Robin #23787 and Gregory Johnson Samuel Johnson #22078 Al #8191 and Mea Kaemmerlen Douglas Kallet #17099 Douglas #10199 and Patricia Kallet Michael #9847 and Karen Kallet Steve Kallet #9995 Memorial Gift Peter Karpinski #14094 and Mettet Ducat-Karpinski Anne Kennedy #20076 Holly #19976 and J. Halisey Kennedy Robert #11945 and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick George #10043 and Ellen Knapp John #7951 and Katherine Kotz Nicholas Koukopoulos and Carolyn Hume Jack Krueger #18785 Mark Langan #10084 Molly Langan David #10555 and Lora #17855 Langston Robert #10846 and Karen Langston Ralph #12330 and Larraine LaRovere Phil #9158 and Dorothy Laughlin Jared Lebowitz #19588 Theresa Lebowitz William #16207 and Whitney Leinen Anthony #12609 and Helen Leonard Beau #13896 and Jennifer Lescott Dan Lipin #16321 and Tal Drori #21974
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William Loew #14973 Howard #11368 and Harriet Love John #11156 and Meleda Lowry Todd #13785 and Aimee Lubin Paul #7381 and Carol Lutz Stephen Lutz #11320 and Todd Fatzinger Jason Lynch #12918 and Kristen Orr David MacAllaster #10740 Leslee MacKenzie #25075 Brad and Lisa Manganello Andrew #12225 and Jennifer Marrus Scott #12289 and Andrea Martin Edward Matthews Richard #9701 and Page Maxwell Sean #14016 and Samantha McCalla Kevin McCormick #11871 and Catherine Cantwell Catherine McCutcheon #22465 Micheal #8665 and Windsor McCutcheon William #10065 and Terry McCutcheon Marnie McDonagh #20001 Mary #13331 and Peter McDonough Sarah McDonough #21013 Tom McDonough #18794 John #12394 and Bronwyn McElroy Lowell #7486 and Gail #10442A McElroy Matthew McElroy #17982 Neil #8894 and Sue McElroy Ronald and Constance McGlynn Peter McGoldrick #17341 David and Elizabeth McGraw Thomas McKeown #18795 Kari McKinley #19231 and Joel Cross #18952 Tom Mendl #10463 Walter #8697 and Betsy Merriam Marshall #10914 and Ginny Merrifield Ian Mook #21307 Jeffrey Mook and Kim Van Orman Elizabeth Moore #25223 Robert Muhlhausen #16265 Patty #19806 and David Murphy Peter #16453 and Claire Murphy Timothy #15114 and Chandler Murphy Samantha Muther #21531 Stephen Nakamura #13807 and Ingrid Ramos
Ben #8070 and Pamela #13326 Nelson Sara Nelson #19270 Steven #17681 and Kathryn #20595 Nelson James #10750 and Karen Noble David and Jane Novak James O’Leary #17391 Michael O'Leary #18191 Josh #14962 and Jennifer Olcott David #7493 and Lindsay Ormsby Robert Pedemonti Andrew and Suzanne Peisch Laurence and Alexis Pelosi Philip #9554 and Brit Penberthy Joel Peralta #17713 Christopher #12764 and Alison Perry Clark #13162 and Hadley Peterson W. Peter #9100 and Mary Peterson Christopher #12354 and Mary Phelps Judson #8498 and Barbara Phelps Whitney Phelps #22898 Mary Piazza #20203 William Plumb #19116 Christopher #16455 and Sara Pohlad Joseph #15730 and Sara Pohlad Tom #15389 and Lindsay Pohlad Colin Poler #19889 Dwight #11889 and Kirsten Poler Gail Poler #24989 Greta Poler #20489 Margareta Poler Chloe Potash #20297 Margaret Powell #20479 Timothy Powell #16849 and Jane Phelan #19496 Randy #9555 and Sibyl Quayle Andrew and Sarah Quigley Matthew Quigley #10643 Karen Ramsey #22443 and Giles Troughton David #14992 and Emmy Ready David and Ali Reilly The Rodgers Family Stuart Rogers #17761 Nicole Ross #22836 Lauren #19888 and John Roth Hyde Russell #13694 John #7694 and Constance Russell E. Paul Rutter #9758
Jake Rutter #13758 and Glenn Patterson #21158 Whit #9411 and Harriett Rutter Dennis #12188 and Robyn Ryan Patrick and Renee Ryan Linda Saarnijoki #19408 and H. William Davis #9408 Tim #10924 and Margaret Sager George and Victoria Salnikoff Ross #12028 and Kerry Satterwhite Grant #15824 and Ashley Savage Horace #7289 and Helen Ann Scharges Mike #15288 and Julie #21288 Schloat Matlock and Amanda Schlumberger Taylor #12916 and Kim #18916 Schollmaier Roberta Weaver Schuldt Duncan Sewall #19658 Gordon Sewall Scott Sewall #19172 Brent Shay #19517 Philip #8503 and Birgitta Sherman Alexander #8767 and Patricia #19067 Short Thomas #9663 and Elizabeth Simpson Christopher #16741 and Ashley Smith Connor Smith #18754 Peter Smith #18048 Theodore Smith #12664 Hans Soderquist #17526 Erik Soderstrom #18306 Ernest #8527 and Anna #21527 Steiner G. Michael Stevens #11373 and Leila Garret-Stevens Donald #7314 and Jeanne Stevenson David Stichter #12727 C. Roland #9061 and Carole #19061 Stichweh Henry Stifel #11980 John #8804 and Martha #18204 Storey Matthew #13804 and Jessica #16999 Storey Bayley Storrier #22300 Paige Storrier #21600 Thomas #10400 and Carolyn Storrier William Stratton #15069 and Mollie Farnham-Stratton #22406 Robert #8608 and Lynn Stroud Lennox #12667 and Elizabeth Stuart Michael and Kristen Swenson
Sally Sword #15400 Mac #9272 and Porter Thayer James and Eileen Thomas Woody #12124 and Anne Thompson Sara Thorpe #18904 Richard Tomlinson #9606 and Julie Welch David and Alice #25416 Tornquist The Tredwell Family The Treiber Family Gift Peter Treiber #17525 John #11904 and Mary Ulin Charles Updike #8276 and Beth Kaufman #19876 Mark #15133 and Emily Valkenburgh Roger and Virginia Valkenburgh Richard and Beverly Van Duyne Whitney and Alex Van Praagh Reeve #8972 and Jane Vanneman William #8674 and Irene Vanneman Dwight Vicks #19100 Richard Wallace #21364 Benjamin #18104 and Danielle Walsh Earle Weaver #11067 James S. Weaver Jr. Family Fund Marjorie H. Weaver Scott Weaver #11681 Durbin Wells #9410 Jay #14107 and Robin Wells Ted #9664 and Donna Wells Eva Wertimer #21049 John Wertimer #19649 Stephen Wertimer #10649 and Jane Bolster #13282 A. Ward #9394 and Pam West David #9675 and Mary West Carter Westfall #14448 Geoffrey Whelan #11903 and Elizabeth Neary Gregory and Dana White Edward Whittemore #18576 Kyle Wichser #16943 and Devin Wilkins David #12731 and Catherine Willmott Hank and Lynne Wilson Kathryn #23372 and Richard Wiseman Rebecca Wojciechowicz #21479 M. Cabell Woodward #6102 Wes #15824 and Elise Wright Wesley #12824 and Melissa Wright
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Online Auction Winners! A Quick Snapshot of Some of the Items
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While the next Online Auction is scheduled for August 2020, it’s not too early to think about what you might be interested in donating or what you might be interested in bidding on.
udley’s 2018 Online Auction offered many unique packages to families and friends of Camp. The event was a wonderful success and generated more than $64,000 for scholarship assistance. Thank you to all the donors, bidders, and winners! Everyone’s participation contributed to the auction’s success. • Irene Treiber won the Camp Dudley Made Do-ityourself Westport Chairs that were built from wood harvested on the Dudley property and crafted by the Dudley Maintenance team. They were shipped to Irene in pieces and she constructed these masterpieces in her basement. • #13575 Tom & Stephanie Puchner combined winning a weekend in the Dudley Yurts with a birthday party on the Dudley Challenge Course. The family and friends had a wonderful fall celebration and enjoyed birthday cake on the high swinging platform. • #17855 Lora Langston won the custom T-shirt quilt and decided to have some of the Dudley Opening Day shirts repurposed into an amazing time machine. The quilt is a colorful addition to the living room couch and is a great conversation starter. • Leighann Kowalski-Porphy reported a festive holiday party with #14866 James Mayo, as she won the James Mayo concert. #22978 Asher Porphy and his band Tortuga opened for James, who then delivered a spirited singalong of Christmas Carols, Amazing Grace, the Battle Hymn of the Republic and even the Final 5, all out of the Dudley Hymnal. It was a wonderful night of fun, food, and wonderful music! • Jack and Colleen Gibbons were successful bidders on several items, but we wanted to feature the winning of the Prova backpack made by #22941 Jonathan Damico and the personalized, custom made camp trunk made by the James and Anita Johnson family. #24320 Jack and #24847 Meade will now have their own special Camp trunks, as Jack got his in 2016.
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(L to R) #14866 James Mayo, #22978 Asher Porphy, #13820 Marcus Chioffi, and Nick Barnwell lead the singing of "We Three Kings."
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2019 Annual Giving
Beckman Society
By #12335 Bill Bullock & #24278 Karen Johnson Development Committee Co-Chairs
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nyone who has witnessed or been part of the joyful reunion of a camper and his or her family at the end of a Camp session has seen and felt the impact of the Camp Dudley Annual Fund. This essential yet flexible support mechanism is as important to every camper as their leader. Every gift is meaningful and contributes to the broad experience provided by Dudley and Kiniya, from a first-year camper sending their allowance to a 75-year veteran sending a gift of stock. EVERY GIFT MATTERS! In 2018 you helped meet the Annual Fund goal of $850,000 with donations totaling $858,849. We have the same ambitious target for 2019. This represents an essential investment in our campers and leaders. Equally important is the goal of continuing to expand the number of individuals who make giving to our Camps a philanthropic priority. Our alumni and parent base is strong. Giving back to Camp is one way we show what it means to put “The Other Fellow First.” Each and every contributor makes a difference!
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he Beckman Society represents a group of individuals that have planned to make a special gift to our Camps through their estate planning efforts. While often thought to be a complicated and tedious process, making a planned gift to Camp can be as easy as naming Camp Dudley, Inc. as a beneficiary of an employer-sponsored life insurance policy, a 401(k) or IRA that you own. Membership in the Beckman Society currently stands at 114 members and is easily accomplished by sharing your intent to make a deferred gift with Dave Langston (dave@campdudley.org)! See the full list of Beckman Society members by visiting campdudley.org/beckman where you can also find additional information or contact Dave.
More and more of our faithful friends are giving to Camp through our online portal at campdudley.org/ givenow. It is there that you can make a one-time payment or become an Evergreen donor by making a monthly payment throughout the year. We hope that you will join us in supporting the 2019 Annual Fund and become a part of this year’s incredible Camp experience. Complete 2018 donor list at: campdudley.org/annualfund campdudley.org
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For Kids’ Sake
Important facts that are part of the Camp Dudley and Kiniya story
2018 ANNUAL FUND
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Goal - $850,000 Raised - $858,849
Goal - $10,000,000 Pledged - $9,500,000
BUILDINGS ON OUR CAMPUSES
COUNTRIES & STATES REPRESENTED
Dudley - 84 Kiniya 47
34 States 15 Countries
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED 2018 - Over $800,000 Requested - $1,000,000
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The Camp Dudley & Kiniya Experience
Camp Dudley for Boys Westport, NY
Camp Kiniya for Girls Colchester, VT
For more than 135 years we have provided boys and girls (ages 10 to 15) with the opportunity to develop as individuals through a balanced program of arts, athletics, outdoor exploration, and spirituality. Our Campers are encouraged to develop moral, personal, physical, and leadership skills while thriving in an atmosphere of fun and fellowship, where they learn to... LEAD LIVES CHARACTERIZED BY DEVOTION TO OTHERS
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Camp Dudley is set on Lake Champlain, with eastern-facing views of the Vermont shore and Green Mountains. The Main Campus, our home since 1908, is located on 500 acres with two miles of lakefront.
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ARTS Through participation in the performing arts, visual arts, digital and literary arts, we encourage growth, learning of artistic techniques, and the enjoyment of creative expression.
ATHLETICS Through participation and instruction in individual and team sports, we encourage healthy competition, sportsmanship, and a sense of fair play.
OUTDOORS Through experiences in the outdoors, such as hiking and overnight camping, we foster an appreciation of nature, exposure to new experiences, and skill building.
SPIRITUALITY Through vespers, Chapel Talks, Chapel services, and Sunday talks, we foster reflection, appreciation, gratitude, respect, and concern for others; we encourage members of our community to discover and explore their own spirituality.
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Camp Kiniya is set on 145 acres of propery situated on the shores of Lake Champlain. With sweeping views of the Adirondacks, we are incredibly blessed by the most beautiful sunsets you could ever imagine.
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Our cabins are run by young men and women who have been campers and have gone through an intensive training program in the summers prior to their taking the helm of their own cabin. We call our counselors Leaders, because that is what is expected of them in their work with campers.
FA ST FACTS CAMP DUDLEY FOR BOYS
Founded in 1885 by Sumner F. Dudley Camper ages – 10 to 15 Two – 3 1/2 weeks sessions 320 campers per session 200 Leaders and Staff per session 500 acres Number of cabins – 41 Oldest building – Avery Boathouse (1917) Number of states represented – 34 Number of foreign countries represented – 15 CAMP KINIYA FOR GIRLS
Founded in 1919 by Helen Van Buren Camper ages – 10 to 15 Two – 3 1/2 weeks sessions 175 campers per session Number of leaders and staff per session – 100 145 acres Number of cabins – 18 Number of buildings – 47 Number of states represented – 34 Number of foreign countries represented – 15
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SUMMER 2019 Limited bunks available! Contact the office: 518.962.4720
SUMMER 2020 Application Deadline February 15, 2020
KEY DATES - 2019 Dudley & Kiniya 1st Session Opening Day - June 25th Kiniya 1st Session Pick Up - July 20th Dudley 1st Session Pick Up - July 21st Dudley & Kiniya 2nd Session Opening Day - July 23rd Kiniya 2nd Session Pick Up - August 17th Dudley 2nd Session Pick Up - August 18th
TIERED TUITION NOW AVAILABLE Dudley & Kiniya believe deeply in making our camps financially accessible to a wide cross-section of incomes. A summer camp experience can be lifechanging, and, as much as possible, we don’t want financial circumstances to be a barrier to a summer in Westport or Colchester. Your tier selection is completely confidential and the experience for every camper is the same. Campers come from 34 states and 15 countries. Our top five states in 2018 were New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California. Tuition Tier 1: Tier 2: Tier 3: Tier 4:
1 Session Full Season $5,950 $11,000 $5,650 $10,000 $4,950 Tuition Assistance Program
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LOVE CAMP? Please think about who you know that would be a wonderful addition to the Camp family and send us their information with the following form. We’ll reach out to them and invite them to consider our Camps or go to campdudley.org/refer to make the connection. CONTACT INFO info@campdudley.org p. Camp Dudley - 518-962-4720 • Camp Kiniya - 802-893-7850 30
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Written by Asher Porphy for his Common App Essay
am number 22978. counselor, I had to trust For some, that has no in my leadership abilimeaning. For some, if I ties. Having a job where shared my camp numit is necessary for me to ber, they might imagine regularly be out of my a place where I spend comfort zone, allowed mindless summers. For me to be more engaged others and those interin my community, both ested in my story, my at camp and back home. number, 22978, connects Being a part of the camp me with pride to a place community is where that at its core is built on I have put “The Other the motto: “The Other Fellow First” and had a Fellow First” and has chance to learn compasinspired boys and men sion and respect for infor over 135 years to dividuals while growing carry and live that legacy together as a community in all areas of their lives. with shared goals and My number connects me beliefs. Asher (L) rocking the bass at a recent Mellowfest. to history. To me, Camp Dudley was a transformative experience that allowed Music was an integral part of my camp experience me to define my ability to lead, become an outgoing and life in general. I always played music, but it wasn’t member of my community, and to explore and enuntil I started playing the electric bass that I found a hance my love for music. true outlet for expression and one of my current greatest passions. In many ways, playing the bass rivals Leadership has become one of my defining characmy love for athletics. At Dudley, I played in front of teristics after attending camp. Over time, I learned a the entire camp for every performance, so having the lot about what defined leadership and how to become ability to calm my nerves and feel comfortable in front a more effective leader. The most prominent tenet I of a large group helped fuel my confidence. Music also learned was empathy. I always understood what empa- taught me discipline, humility, and patience, as in the thy meant and that feelings are easily hurt, but when I beginning, it was a long and arduous process to be began my years as a counselor, it quickly became eviable to play basic things. After many years of practice dent that the most effective and well-respected leaders and performance, I am able to play with a level of are those who develop connections with campers. comfort and control that seemed outlandish several Those who can make campers feel like they are special years ago. Through passion and hard work, I develwill not only garner admiration, but simultaneously oped a skill that is important to me and something help them in their own personal journeys. Making that I am proud of. this connection is the most important aspect of the job, and the piece that makes it so rewarding. At Dudley, my number defines me. My number is individual, separates me from others and makes me Being part of this community allowed me to form unique. My number connects me to something far and unleash my personality and see the importance greater than myself and something that is shared by of being part of something bigger than myself. I first thousands. My number connects me to a community realized this responsibility as a counselor, where I full of compassionate men and puts me into a piece sacrificed my free time and dedicated myself to the of history, helping to define the person that I have care and development of my campers. In the role as a become. campdudley.org
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UNPLUG from Addictive Social Media, improve Mental Health & Happiness By #23907 Katie Jahns
In this day and age, it seems as if we live our whole lives in front of a screen. Whether it be late nights binge-watching Netflix, keeping snap streaks with friends throughout the day or the countless hours spent pursuing our way through insta feeds and Facebook photos, there is common agreement that the use of technology, and more specifically social media, is drastically changing the ways we spend our time. For most kids my age, it’s hard to even imagine a life without it. I, like most kids in New Canaan, got my first iPhone in 6th grade, and my face has been glued to it ever since. Kids don’t like the addiction Surprisingly though, a sort of paradox I’ve noticed over the last few years is that kids don’t like the addiction. I can’t even count how many conversations I’ve had with friends over how stressful social media is and how they wish they grew up before the age of smartphones. So if everyone is in agreement, why don’t we all just quit, delete our profiles and put down our phones? The reality is that the entire world is on social media, and no one wants to be the first to quit. Terms, “do it for the gram” and “if you don’t post it, did it really 32
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happen” have seamlessly snuck their way into our vocabulary. Anxiety People feel like they have to keep up with appearances, take photos of themselves at a party just so everyone else knows they were there. And don’t even get me started on FOMO (the fear of missing out). On the other side of the screen, someone is sitting at home watching that same event through a snap story wondering why they weren’t invited. You see your friends having fun without you and suddenly you can never pass up an opportunity to hang out, even if it’s just a night in watching a movie. Like a drug The problem is that these platforms are intentionally created to be addictive. Why else would snapchat invent streaks other than to force you to go on it every day. Or instagram, displaying your followers for the world to see, so suddenly your 500 is inferior to your best friends 1,000. In fact, studies have proven that, “the minute you take a drug, drink alcohol, smoke a cigarette if those are your poison, when you get a 'like' on social media, all of those experiences
YOUTH TRENDS produce dopamine, which is a chemical that’s associated with pleasure,” says Eames Yates from Business Insider. And no matter how many times you say, “I’m taking a break” or “I’m quitting,” you always come back, because of the addictive qualities and the FOMO. People can’t stand the idea that everyone else is seeing these things except them. Camp is so much better Perhaps unsurprisingly, just as any doctor would tell you for a drug addiction, the best remedy is to quit cold turkey. Every summer since I was 12, I’ve been going to a small, all girls summer camp in upstate Vermont. This camp is close to my heart for so many reasons: the friendly and supportive environment, my close friends and all the traditions that make it what it is. But perhaps most notably is its zero technology policy. Every year I spend 21 days with no social media, and I can honestly say that those 21 days are the happiest of the year. The relationships I form with the other girls not only develop more quickly, but also are much more personal and genuine. It sounds strange, but by not knowing a person by their insta profile or Facebook beforehand, you really get to know someone solely for who they are, and not who they portray online. Without the distractions of a phone blowing up with notifications or even the easy out from a conversation by scrolling through insta to waste time, the connections you make with people are ones unlike anything back home. When I try to describe this sensation to my friends back home, they don’t understand. I often get reactions of puzzled faces and, “How could you go so long without your phone?,” to which I reply, “Are you kidding, I love it!” Those who don’t experience the freedom that being disconnected can bring you don’t see the full power that it has over our lives. So when given the chance to unplug from the addictive world of social media, though it may seem unbearable at first, I strongly recommend that you take
the opportunity, and you will quickly see the improvements it makes on your mental health and happiness. It is by disconnecting from your screen that you are better able to reconnect with yourself and the people around you. (Originally published OpEd, June 7th, 2018 in the New Canaan Advisor. Katie will be a Leader at Kiniya for Summer 2019!)
DO IT YOURSELF Bring It Home! Host a Social Media Detox Taking a social media break at Camp amidst supportive and present friends and an environment that supports this is one thing, but doing this at home alone could seem impossible! The following is a basic process for hosting a social media break event. Spreading “The Other Fellow First” connectivity through your school and friends! • Recruit Friends: 6-8 is a recommended number. • Invite: Define the purpose, length (2 weeks recommended), and send this to invite friends. • Get it going: Set a start date and send reminders to delete social media apps. • Keep a Journal: A daily log (video, or written). Interesting to look back on later! • Meet up and Discuss: After two weeks are up host the group for a discussion on how it went. Ideally give 2-3 days between “reconnecting” on social media and this gathering. • For Parents or Group Facilitator: Want ideas for a good debrief conversation? Check out GMA ideas. (All above content credit to: How to Host a social media detox, GMA, 11.5.18) campdudley.org
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In April of 1969, Camp’s “Investment Portfolio” was approximately $225,000 and Camp hired the United States Trust Company in New York as managers. A primary condition and priority was to pay off the above mortgage to the YMCA as soon as possible. The Beckman Capital Campaign was completed, raising $314,000 and surpassing the goal of $250,000. The primary beneficiary of this was a newly renovated Beckman Dining Hall opened in May, 1969.
50 Years Ago... The Summer of 1969 From the Dudley Archives
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969 was the 85th continuous summer of operation for Camp Dudley. On the national scene, Richard Nixon was sworn in as the 37th US President. On July 20th Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon. From August 15-18, as we were getting ready for CDA Reunion, a half-million young music enthusiasts headed to Woodstock for “three days of peace and music.” Another half-million US troops were in Vietnam. Annual tuition fee at Dudley would be increased from $575 to $600 for the 8-week summer. Of the 300 campers and aides, 85% attended for the full 8-week season. The previous fall, in October 1968, the NYS YMCA Committee and the Dudley Board agreed that Camp Dudley would become an independent YMCA operation. Since 1897, the NYS Y Exec Committee, at the request of the ailing Founder Sumner Dudley, had overseen the operation of Dudley, owned the Dudley property and controlled the funds. On October 21, 1968, Dudley purchased the property through a mortgage from the Y for $125,000, payable over thirty years at 4% per annum. In the process, Dudley would become an independent YMCA operation, “Camp Dudley YMCA, Inc.” Most importantly, this allowed Dudley, starting in 1969, to gain control of its own finances, to increase salaries beyond the Y pay scale structure, and to make decisions about the best use of its own property. Board Member and lawyer Arthur Savage was very instrumental in this important effort.
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Annual giving of $20,686 from 736 donors enabled 38 “disadvantaged” boys to attend Camp in 1969. Director Bob Marshall and Board Member Tom Tredwell are credited with getting this Scholarship Program underway, very conservatively during Marshall’s tenure. Future Director Willie Schmidt and Board Member Greg Farrell gave strong new emphasis to Scholarships in the early 1970s. Bob Marshall advanced plans for the renovation of Witherbee Hall with a capital investment of $100K to begin in 1970. In October ’69, the organization and terms of the Board of Managers was clarified, as follows; “There shall be 15 Directors of the Corporation to be known as Managers, each serving a 5-year term. The Annual Meeting of the Corporation shall be held in October of each year.” Director Bob Marshall wrote a long-range, 10-Year Report, concluding that, “Dudley must strive to raise $100,000 annually by 1972 and increase this amount at least 10% each year thereafter in order to create an Endowment Fund that will provide sufficient income to (a) keep the camp fee within limits; (b) maintain buildings and equipment properly and (d) permit the addition of needed facilities. Paul Grinwis led the Dudley Group to Germany, the 8th year of the exchange program with Camp Abbensen, near Hannover. Ken Hafner, Ben Nelson and Tom Walton manned the A-Hut. Bob Goodwin kept things ship shape at the Boat House. Ed Higgins ran the Hiking program.
Hymn Sing - 1969
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Witherbee stayed lively under the direction of Pete Edwards, Webb Caye and Tom Willmott. George “Nellie” Nelson celebrated his 21st consecutive summer at Dudley. A Director’s Search Committee was formed, chaired by Tom Hale, Sr. to find a suitable replacement for Bob Marshall. 1969 would prove to be the finale of “The Marshall Years,” dating back to the Fall of 1947. The next summer, Rollie Stichweh would join Bob as the Associate Director, becoming the 8th Director of Dudley in 1971.
Webb Caye working on the Big Show 1969 “Once Below a Time.”
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2014 Leaders Continued Service Four former 2014 Camp Dudley Leaders are currently serving our country in the armed forces. Thank you for your service!
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#19616 Will Krueger Will is currently a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army training as an Infantry Officer at Fort Benning, GA. Will is headed to Ranger School this summer, followed by Airborne School.
#19556 Preston Miller (R) Preston is currently a 2nd Lt. stationed on Marine Corps Base Quantico in the TBS Training Battalion. Preston will be leaving Quantico to be a Platoon Commander in the Fleet Marine Force.
#19801 Nick Donahue (R) Nick is set to graduate The Basic School in April and will be heading to Camp Johnson in NC this summer for MOS school to be a Logistics Officer.
#21317 Josh Gurka "So I was accepted to the NUPOC program last June (Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program) with the Navy. I finish my masters in Nuclear Engineering in May then report to Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI in July. After OCS I’ll attend Nuclear Power School (NPS) in Charleston, SC, followed by Prototype in Saratoga Springs, NY. I was accepted to the program as a submarine officer candidate so when I’m sent to the fleet I will be going on submarines."
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College & Boarding School Ambassador Program A New Way to Connect Prospective Students We often get questions about Dudley & Kiniya contacts at schools across the country as families try to make decisions about colleges and boarding schools. It’s a great advantage to be able to connect with someone from our community at a school so that you can truly get a sense of whether it’s the right fit for you. To help facilitate those contacts we’ve created a list of leaders, campers, and camp alums who are either current students, alums, or employees at schools around the country. We’ve called this new program our College & Boarding School Ambassadors.
You can head to: campdudley.org/schoolsearch to see our full list, which will allow you to directly connect to Dudley & Kiniya alums at schools you might be interested in.
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A SALUTE TO THE WOMEN OF CAMP DUDLEY
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s the oldest continuously operating Boys Camp in the United States, Dudley has seen countless examples of strong and nurturing leadership through the years. In the early days Dudley was staffed exclusively by men mentoring in what it means to live “the Other Fellow First” well and fully. No doubt Chief Beckman’s vision: Leadership First, Program Second, Facilities Third, guided this, and Leaders and staff were carefully selected each summer to provide the boys with the finest camping experience. While women were not on staff at Dudley in the early years, they have always been deeply involved in preparations and planning each and every summer in support of the Camp as a whole. Indeed, early recollections and pictures place women in the Infirmary as Nurses as early as the 1930s, but few other areas on campus until much later. And, as times have evolved women have played increasingly visible and formal roles at Camp. To tell the tale of the “invisible” and “informal” this story might best begin at the beginning; with mothers. For every camper sent to Dudley, it is likely that a mother (or mother-figure) helped him pack and prepare for his time away from home. They would have spent time applying, gathering the essential items (clothes and athletic gear, hiking boots, and bedding), and taking time to arrange travel. Perhaps most importantly they (mothers/parents) would have
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spent some time and applied all this energy in service to what they hoped their child would get out of the experience. A break from the hustle and bustle of the city? A character-building challenge? A spiritually-infused, positive time with peers playing sports? There was (and is) still no doubt a fair amount of physical and emotional preparation for Camp that parents, and mothers in particular, do. Camp salutes you! The unique role of Camp Dudley Director has historically required the commitment of an entire family, not just the Director himself. Working in such an intensive community for the long hours in-season demands dedicated and supportive partners, either working alongside or managing personal and family needs. Like the rest of our continually changing society, the wives of Dudley’s Directors through the decades have played critical roles in the success of the camp.
While hardly an exhaustive list in terms of impact, the following highlights some of the notable (and recorded) contributions: • Ruth Marshall (1948 – 1970) Received the “Camp Dudley Association Couple of the Year” in 1968 with husband Bob. The “Ladies Luncheon” was started by Ruth and hosted during each August CDA Reunion. It was a high spot of the weekend with 50 or more women sharing their connection with Dudley with kindred spirits. • Carole Stichweh (Stich’s wife) (1971-1974) Arrived at Camp with three pre-kindergarten kids of her own in 1970. She comforted many Moms dealing with their homesick boys, helped with all sorts of camper struggles, and hosted many a Leaders Luncheon reunions in New Canaan as well as reunions in Weston, MA and across New England. • #16000 Lois Schmidt (1974-1994 ) Lois simply did anything that needed doing on the Dudley campus. She was a role model to ever so many women who were working at Dudley for the first time. When Willie suffered from a heart attack Lois stepped up and took on the Director’s responsibilities until he got back to health. • Eileen Griffin (1995-2000) Eileen really brought an educator’s perspective to many of the program decisions, while assisting Wheaton in every aspect of the Director's role. • #18141 Fran Bisselle (2000-2009) Pioneered the “Camp Dudley Girls Committee” and worked tirelessly to expand Dudley’s Mission to include girls. She was instrumental in developing the relationship with the previous Kiniya owners, the Williams family. • #16999 Jess Storey (2009 - Present) Started off inspiring Camp with overall wellness and nutrition awareness, and continues to do so! Jess spearheaded the Farm-to-Plate program and has tended the Dudley vegetable garden for the last decade while serving as an inspiring and supportive sounding board and mentor to the women of Dudley today.
Indeed, as Camp expanded its mission in 2004 to include girls, the need for female role models on both sides of the lake was prioritized. Today, we value all forms of leadership and strive to nurture a staff body of men and women that come from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and leadership styles. The following women have pioneered formal leadership positions at Camp Dudley, and we recognize them: • “The Women of Camp Dudley” were awarded the 2006 People of the Year Award, and honorary Camp #20,000 was assigned to all of them. • First Female Chapel Speaker – #19230 Anna Carter-Florence. • First Female Board Member – #17400 Elisabeth (Betsy) Griffith. • First African American Female Board Member #23787 Robin Bridges Johnson • First Female Board Chair – #22898 Whitney Phelps (See page 7) To all women who have served and led to leave a lasting, positive impact on Camp Dudley and its boys, we thank you! Your photos may (or may not) grace the Last Whistle during your era, but most importantly your legacy resides in the minds and hearts of those impacted in formative years of their lives. In the undertaking of this article we came to see how difficult it was to name people specifically, as a naming of a captured few made more apparent those who were overlooked. We were sure that there would be omissions and maybe even an error or two. So, we ask all who set their eyes upon this article to let us know of your own experience of "her story" and your recollections of outstanding women of Camp Dudley who made a difference in your life. Please write to us about them at:
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1 Young Toby Barnett tries on the CD Beanie a few years ago.
2 (L to R) Matt Storey, Charlie Johnson III, Charlie Johnson IV and Pete Kotz.
#6404 Dr. Ivan P. Hall, Honolulu, HI, has had his most recent book released on Kindle e-book and paperback through Amazon. Its title is Happier Islams--Happier US, Too! Afghanistan--Then a Land Still at Peace. East Pakistan (Now Bangladesh): There, an Island of Toleration, 1958-1961 (2016). The book is described as the “Wry Eye Witness Chronicle of a Rookie American Cultural Diplomat.” #6749 John Bell, Tyron, NC, continues Alpaca farming in western NC and enjoys fly fishing all year long. #7593 Tom Walton, Queensbury, NY, and his wife #14593 Judy both celebrated birthdays on February 22, 2019. Tom’s was a “big one” hitting 80. Judy, of course, is much younger. Tom and Judy were at Camp for many years, and have enjoyed seeing their kids and grandkids discover Dudley. Happy BD, Tom and Judy! #7973 Tim Barnett, Saratoga Springs, NY, wrote to Matt recently regarding their Dudley family history that dates back to 1919. “Hi Matt, The Barnetts are a three-generation approaching the fourth generation Dudley family. As such, we have a collection of Camp Dudley memorabilia. First there is the Dudley beanie. The second relic is the Dudley hat. Inside are the 40
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nametags from all the Barnett’s who have attended Camp Dudley to date. The hats are nearly a century old. Finally, we have a collection of letters home by our father while at camp. I’m sure Camp can take credit that the exercise of young Lincoln writing home from Camp Dudley is what inspired and prepared him for his journalistic career. To read excerpts from the letter, head to: campdudley.org/cdnews (Photo 1) #8032 Gerrit White, The Villages, FL, moved to Florida in May and Elizabeth retired from her teaching position in New Jersey. They are enjoying the active retirement lifestyle and Florida’s warm weather. In 2019 they hope to see the five grandchildren and resume their annual traveling adventures. #8252 Charles W. Johnson III, Bethesda, MD, and #18252 Martha hosted a big party in recognition of Charlie’s hitting the 80 mark. Many Dudley and D.C. well-wishers turned out for an evening of fun in Washington, DC. Happy 80th, Charlie. Also, Charlie, was spotted at a Penn vs. George Mason basketball game this winter. He appeared to be in good company with #12152 Charlie Johnson IV, #12135 Pete Kotz and #13804 Matt Storey, also at the same game. (Photo 2) #8436 Jack Stovel, San Carlos, CA, checked in. Jack and DeeDee are happily retired in California, but getting back East to watch grandson Jamie Holland and his Williams College soccer team. Jamie is the son of #14509 Meg Stovel Holland who was at Camp in the late 1980s. #8704 Bill Combs, West Orange, NJ, is continuing his fearless world travels. Early February found him traveling to Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole . . . about as far north as you can go that’s inhabited! Said Bill, “Very mild morning here in Longyearbyen. My iPhone indicates plus 9° wind chill. It is not as dark this morning, but with the snow blowing as hard as it is, I can’t see anything anyway. This is due to end by noon and possibly a chance to see the Northern Lights if lucky. At 7PM I am to meet a guide who will take me to what I believe is a miners camp out of town for dinner and
NEWS AND NOTES conversation. Will dress now with both silk and wool layers for a windy trek through town.” After this adventure, Bill headed to Vienna and London for a bit of culture. Happy travels, Bill! #8867 Bill Kingston, Moorestown, NJ, shared a recent exchange he had with a Princeton friend, Mike Parish, and he in turn with a colleague Ronald Jones. Said Bill, “Mike forwarded this account to me because of the reference to ‘Dollar Bill.’ As you may know Bill Bradley earned that nickname from his Knicks teammates as a result of Bill’s large salary and his thriftiness. When I got Mike’s story about the original ‘Dollar Bill’ no name was attached. As I thought about it I wondered if it might be #6056 Bill Prior. As it turned out it was.” Here’s an excerpt from that story: “When I was in high school one of our local heroes asked his girlfriend he’d taken out for a coke to pay because he did not want to break a dollar. Henceforth he was known as ‘Dollar Bill.’ Bill went on to, where else, Princeton, class of ’51, where he won eight Varsity letters playing football, basketball and baseball. I don’t think they have people like that anymore. After a brief minor league career he spent much of his life working with the resistance movements in Guatemala and Nicaragua, opposing the USA supported dictators. He was our hero.” Said Bill Kingston, “Bill Prior led an inspirational life. He epitomized the Princeton slogan of ‘in the nation’s service.’ I did not know Bill well; I got to know him from picking up our boys at Camp at different times while Bill was there. But I could tell of his genuine goodness.” Bill Prior spent many summers at Camp Dudley, beginning in 1940, was CDA Man of the Year in 1988, and was a mainstay of the A-Hut. He passed away in 2005.
3 Mac Thayer’s “Dudley Wall” in his office along with newest publicity photo!
4 James Mayo performing with his Baltimore Camerata performers last November.
#10264 Brian Mahoney, Baltimore, MD, shared his “roving reporter” summary of #14866 James Mayo’s performing group, Camerata Baltimore. Brian and several alums saw the show in late November. Says Brian, “James’ solo of “O, Holy Night” brought the house down!” (Photo 4)
#9163 Richard Broad, Fairfax, VA, reported a recent visit to the Orlando area in Florida where he connected with his old friend #9902 Bud Hedinger. #9272 Mac Thayer, Richmond, VA, proudly used the online Camp store to do his holiday shopping. Thanks for your support, Mac! Mac also shared a photo of the “Dudley Wall” in his office. Inspired by the watercolor paintings of Suter and Swim Points, Witherbee and an Adirondack lake, Mac continues his leadership of Junior Golf Scoreboard. (Photo 3)
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NEWS AND NOTES #10626 Peter Dinsmore, Ellicott City, MD, was surprised at the Baltimore Open House when Matt Storey presented him with his 50 year pin. Congratulations, Pete! (Photo 5) #10924 Tim Sager, Erdenheim, PA, while visiting Arrowtown, New Zealand, reminded us that he is “always thinking about Dudley!” (Photo 6) #11164 John Tredwell, Crystal Lake, IL, shared this wonderful family photo from a wedding at Union Station in downtown Dallas. Shown below #10503 Tom Mohr, #11086 Jim Tredwell, #11164 John Tredwell, #14247 Susan Kuruvilla, #17903 Jack Mohr, #18755 Graham Tredwell, #23347 Laura Kuruvilla, #23747 Thomas Kuruvilla (named after #2612 Tom Tredwell, Board of Managers 1962). Not pictured but present at the wedding were #9977 Andrew and #10670 David Carstensen. (Photo 7) #12190 David Kotz of Lyme, NH, is the Champion International Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Dartmouth. He was recently named a distinguished member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest and most prestigious association of computing professionals for his outstanding work in security and privacy, pervasive computing for healthcare, and wireless networks. (Photo 8)
5 Peter Dinsmore receives his 50 year pin from Matt.
6 (L to R) Hadley (Kiniya Leader 2019!), Tim and Jen visiting Dudley's Cottage on a recent trip to New Zealand.
#12295 Andy Rosenburgh’s son Timothy Carleton Rosenburgh is growing up! Born March 2017 he looks ready for a Cub hike now! (Photo 9) #12330 Ralph LaRovere, Dallas, TX, continues doing a great job running Blaylock Industries and keeping in touch with several Dudley friends. He recently attended the Kansas vs. TCU Men’s Basketball game with #12916 Taylor Schollmaier.
7 The Tredwell family gathers for a wedding in Dallas.
#12495 Fanning Hearon, currently of Peru, VT, will be moving to Florida in late June 2019. He begins the next chapter in his education career as the Head of School at Palm Beach Day Academy in Palm Beach, FL on July 1, 2019. Fanning is anxious to connect with the Florida Dudleyites!
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9 Andy Rosenburgh’s son Timothy.
11 Jeff MacBean
12 Nana Bandoh
#13623 Steve Bransford, Decatur, GA, got to spend some quality family time over Thanksgiving in Macon, GA with #24623 Miles, Steve, Amy, and #25623 Rocco.
10 The Bransford Family gather to celebrate with Ave (center).
#12530 John Renwick, Richland, MI, is still living on Gull Lake in Michigan. Eldest son #21230 Jack is a Junior at Denison University, #23030 Miles is a Freshman at Washington and Lee, and #23530 Dewitt is a Freshman in high school. #13007 George Webb IV, Hawi, HI, shared news that he and wife Kathy Jakielski are now living on Hawaii (the Big Island.) George is the proprietor of GWSound and works in Hawaii. #13033 Mike Bransford, Minneapolis, MN, joined others in the Bransford Family in Naples, Florida to celebrate a very special birthday for #8982 Ave. Happy Birthday, Ave! (Photo 10) #13564 Jeff MacBean, Walnut Creek, CA, was selected for the US Lacrosse Chapter Hall of Fame for a stellar playing history at Princeton. Jeff ’s wife Andrea wrote, “Couldn’t be more excited to head out to Philly for Jeff ’s induction into the eastern PA Lacrosse Hall of Fame! Go, Jeff!” (Photo 11)
#14323 William “Billy Bob” Wise, Crested Butte, CO, recently connected with #13804 Matt Storey with exciting updates in his life! The family moved from Fort Worth, TX to Crested Butte, CO, in August of 2018 and are loving their Rocky Mountain adventure. Billy Bob and Victoria publish a magazine in Fort Worth called Madeworthy and have recently launched Uppa Tea, a delicious all natural, fruit flavored instant tea. They are looking forward to their children being a part of the Dudley family tradition. #15638 Nana Bandoh, Brooklyn, NY, aka “Prince Nana” continues as a manager in the world of professional wrestling. Nana works with Ring of Honor Wrestling. (Photo 12) Check out our Alumni Spotlight on Nana at campdudley.org/cdnews #15874 Andre Gomez, Smyrna, GA, is the chef-owner of Porch Light Latin Kitchen. He was featured in a December 23, 2018 article in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution where he was asked to name his favorite kitchen gadget. He chose his pilón, a mortar and pestle made from a caoba tree from Puerto Rico, which he uses when working with garlic, aromatics, and other spices.
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NEWS AND NOTES #15912 Isa Stokes, Baltimore, MD, recently reconnected with fellow 1993 Cub #16119 Marlon Fisher. Isa is currently at the University of Maryland pursuing a Masters in Management, and is transitioning to Director of Program Support with The Board of Child Care in Baltimore, MD. Isa has a 10-year old son (Jaden-Pierre Stokes, aka JP), and is an advocate for kids and adults with special needs. #16126 Justin Noel, Monaca, PA, writes "On a recent business trip to Pittsburgh, #10643 Matt Quigley connected with me for "Tuff Guys" night at Ditkas. (Photo 13)
to building Monmouth into a respected, model program in such a short span of time,” says Walt Hamline, Wagner Athletic Director. (Photo 15) #17098 Carl Jackson, Burlington, VT. “#15877 Brendan Loughman and I were following NBA All-Star weekend, excited to see Joe Harris from our beloved Brooklyn Nets compete in the three-point competition. The competition would be as fierce as ever, but I truly knew Harris would win when I saw an Instagram post of him training under the tutelage of former A-Hut staffer and senior assistant D-Head (and current UNC-Charlotte 49er head coach) #16694 Ron Sanchez. As I would with any basketball question, I immediately texted #18070 David Nelson (who I once beat in a post-store HORSE game, btw), who confirmed that not only had Ron helped Harris practice for the event, he’d secured a promise that Harris would give him the trophy if he won! Sure enough, Harris edged Steph Curry for the win and gave Ron and the 49ers the trophy!” (Photo 16)
13 Matt Quigley hanging with Noel Man.
15 Billy McCutcheon
14 Ronnie Sanchez, Ben & Pam Nelson
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16 Photos courtesy of @joeharris_12 on Instagram. Ron is 2nd from right next to his former player, Joe Harris.
NEWS AND NOTES #17920 Connor Smith, Arlington, VA, continues to pursue his MBA from Georgetown University. He is hoping to complete the degree in May 2019. #19172 Scott “Scooter” Sewall, NY, NY, reports that he is now at Axiom Law in New York helping them with business development. Hanging out with his “DudBuds” is still a favorite past time. #19496 Jane Phelan and #16849 Tim Powell, Falmouth, ME, wrote in November at the beginning of this news cycle. Says Jane, “We are absolutely loving life here in Maine. Although moving with an infant was not easy, we have decided that it was absolutely worth it. We are so happy to be here. We are finally settled into a house outside of Portland, with Caroline in a solid daycare program, and we’re getting into the groove of working and parenting. We celebrated Caroline’s FIRST birthday last weekend with the help of many family members and friends. “Tempus fugit” has a new meaning now that we’re parents. Each day with our little gal is such a gift. We’ve connected with #13988 Rich (Buzz) Adams and his amazing wife - they live only a few miles away, and we’d love to connect with any Dudleyites in the area! Hugs to all!” (Photo 17)
17 “Buzz” Adams has a “stare down” with Caroline Powell while visiting Tim and Jane in Falmouth, ME.
18 Sherri Guffey-Polson holding Cece while trying on the Dudley hat!
#19601 Sherri Guffey-Polson, Westfield, MA, shared this picture of her daughter Cece sporting the latest in Dudley hats. What a great photo—look at that smile! (Photo 18) #19629 D’Anne Hurd, Bourne, MA, and #21013 Sarah “Bear” McDonough, Washington, DC, visited together for a weekend in Sarasota, FL, in February. (Photo 19) #19682 Will Haskell, Westport, CT, won a seat in Congress in the November Campaign with Dudleyite campaign manager #19842 Jack Lynch by his side. (Photo 20)
19 D’Anne Hurd and “Bear” McDonough together while visiting in Florida.
20 Jack Lynch and Will Haskell campdudley.org
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NEWS AND NOTES #19840 Cam Poler, Fairfield, CT, had trouble getting this Lake Trout through the ice fishing hole during mid February in Montana. (Photo 21)
21 Cam Poler with a near trophy Lake Trout in MT.
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22 Nick Ansell and Katie Grabowy
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#20001 Marnie McDonagh, South Burlington, VT, attended a Pilates class in Burlington recently and was delighted to find Kiniya alum Ann Carpenter (CK'90s) on the yoga mat right beside her! Ann moved back to Burlington last November and works in the pediatrics unit at EMV Medical Center. #20050 Katie Grabowy, New York, NY, posted a great update from Johannesburg after meeting up with fellow Kiniya alum, #21518 Nick Ansell. "Kiniya spirit never dies. Incredibly grateful to Nick for opening his home and showing me a bit of Joburg this weekend. Forever grateful to camp for this lifelong friend." (Photo 22) #20278 Kelsey Goodwin, Williamstown, MA, wrote about her cross-country road trip. She met up with several Camp friends along the way, including #20951 Mackenzie Timbel and #20108 Eliza Davis in CO. (Photo 23) #20682 Matt Kaskey, Winnetka, IL, was one of the tri-captains of the 2018 Dartmouth Football team. Matt also received honors as 1st Team All Ivy (20172018), 1st Team All New England (2017-2018) and 3rd Team FCS All American (2018). Matt is a Senior and is majoring in History. (Photo 24)
24 Matt Kaskey, #78, earned multiple athletic honors while playing for Dartmouth.
25 Quenton Nelson
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#20705 Quenton Nelson, Holmdel, NJ, is a guard for the Indianapolis Colts and was named Offensive Rookie of the month in October. He got additional positive press for representing the best in sportsmanship and character by his teammates. (Photo 25)
NEWS AND NOTES #21364 Dick Wallace celebrated a birthday this winter in Steamboat with family! #14364 Ben’s son #25064 Liam was also there and will be a returning Plebe this summer. (Photo 26) #21351 Sammi Muther, Providence, RI, writes: “I’m loving my new library. I finished my MLIS just before the 100th at Kiniya and have been working at the Rochambeau Library since then. It’s a wonderfully busy place. We have storytimes, playgroups, a kindergarten readiness program, as well as a number of Makerspace events. All the Providence libraries have 3D printers, vinyl cutters, prototyping carts, a few robots...the list feels endless. I’d love to say I’m catching up on reading here - but really I’m exploring all these programs and seeking ways to collaborate with the local schools.” If you are in the area please stop in and see Sammi. #21580 Josh Decambre, Staten Island, NY, is a wide receiver playing football at Wagner College. #21711 Andrew Stueber, Darien, CT, a sophomore, is playing football at the University of Michigan.
26 #15464 Drew, #21364 Dick, #14364 Ben & #16864 Jamie Wallace
27 Ted with the Mayor of San Diego receiving his award.
#21758 Megan Martelle, Delmar, NY, wrote about studying with Kiniya bud #22339 Ashleigh Henderson, Sunrise, FL, at the University of South Florida in Tampa where they both are in school. Regular study sessions in the library and belonging to sorority houses that are connected sounds like a new Camp Kiniya village is budding in Florida! #22014 Ted Merrifield, San Diego, CA, was the recipient of the “Most Inspirational High School Football Player” award at the Holiday Bowl for his service work and for saving a life on the field with emergency CPR. (Photo 27)
28 Henry proudly supporting sister, Rose, at a snowboard race over Thanksgiving!
#22033 Henry Bransford, Minneapolis, MN, is a freshman at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. Rumor has it that he spends some time on the books but also gets a chance to visit the slopes. (Photo 28) #22242 Zoe Art, Williamstown, MA, a rising Kiniya AL, danced in The Nutcracker at Burlington’s iconic Flynn Theatre over Thanksgiving week. #22813 Lila Derryberry came out to support her! (Photo 29)
29 Zoe and Lila at the Flynn Theater in Burlington, VT. campdudley.org
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NEWS AND NOTES #20975 Zoe McPheron, El Cerrito, CA, was visited by sisters #20444 Hanna, #22274 Chelsea McPheron and mom #22774 Linda in Cordoba, Spain, for Thanksgiving. (Photo 30)
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#22372 Megan O’Neil, Denver, CO, shared the news that she moved in August 2018 and is “absolutely loving” it there! Come visit VT this summer, Megan! #22476 Connor Fay, Darien, CT, reported his plans and excitement about being accepted to West Point. He shared sadness about missing Camp this summer but enthusiasm as he starts life’s next chapter.
McPheron’s in Cordoba!
31 Rose sending it at a recent NorAm Alpine Snowboard competition in Canada.
#22569 Tommy Burke, Palm Beach, FL, wrote to share he has committed to play Division 1 Lacrosse at the University of Vermont! “#16319 Coach Feifs and I had a great talk about how highly we think of Dudley.” Looking forward to seeing you back on campus this summer as an AL, Tommy! #22733 Rose Bransford, Minneapolis, MN, continues to excel at snowboarding competitions. This year Rose has competed in Canada and other US venues. (Photo 31) #22923 Caleigh Ryan, New York, NY, a first-year guard for Wesleyan women’s basketball team was named the 2019 NESCAC Rookie of the Year, as voted on by the league’s coaches. Ryan is the second Cardinal to earn the award and the first since 2006.
32 Jonathan and his partners at Prova Design prepare boxes for holiday shipping.
33 Michael Katz and Peter Churchill
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#22941 Jonathan Damico, Pacific Palisades, CA, reported that the first shipment of his Prova Backpacks arrived and was being prepared for shipping. Jonathan and his partners designed and arranged the manufacturing, packaging, and shipping of this innovative product. They call it “The best backpack in the world for students.” Learn more about Prova Design at campdudley.org/marketplace (Photo 32) #23069 Michael Katz, Madison, NJ, wrote of his Dudley Ambassador experience at Williams College in November where he saw #21507 Peter Churchill for some firsthand information. Then #20751 Ryan Kelley arrived and served as the tour guide for Michael and other prospective college-bound students and their families! (Photo 33)
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34 Zinmy Russell atop the podium after winning the 400 meter race at a track and field invitational meet in South Africa.
#23599 Zinmin Russell, Underhill, VT, shared news of his first weeks in Swaziland, Africa. He just completed his first half term at Waterford Kamhlaba, United World College of South Africa. He is enjoying classes, participating in Rugby, Track and Field. He is also involved with a community service project at a local preschool teaching children letters, numbers, and shapes. Zinmy expressed gratitude to everyone who helped him get accepted into the United World College. (Photo 34) #23700 Father Francis Flynn, Elizabethtown, NY, continues to serve Catholic parishes around the Westport, NY area and hopes to retire at the end of 2019 after 50 years as a priest. #24868 Ugochukwu Achara, Enugu, Nigeria, was selected to represent the East squad in the High School All-American Boys Soccer game in Orlando, FL in December. (Photo 35)
35 Jacob Shaffelburg (L) and Ugochukwu Achara ’19 led Berkshire to a 15-0 record this year.
#25240 Luke Geiling, Mount Vernon, NY, sent some AMAZING photos from his time climbing in Patagonia this January. Thanks for sharing the adventure, Luke! (Photo 36) LATE BREAKING NEWS
36 Luke Geiling in Patagonia
#11868 Reinher Behrens, Johannesburg, South Africa, and #11855 Koos de Blecourt, Netherlands, were recently touring South Africa when they got together for dinner. Reinher and Koos were AFS students with #18178 Joan and #5178 Sam McKeown in the mid1970s. During their dinner they shared fond memories of Dudley and their time with the McKeown's. (Photo 37) Great to catch up with #9191 Carleton “Cleve” Cleveland, who is semi-retired and living in Naples, FL, with his wife Linda. Cleve still has some long time Merrill Lynch clients, but is finding time to volunteer with the migrant community in Immokalee, FL, about an hour inland from Naples. (LATE BREAKING NEWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 56)
37 Reinher Behrens (L) and Koos de Blecourt (R) enjoying dinner with their wives in Capetown. campdudley.org
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WEDDINGS #17654 David "Fitzy" Fitzpatrick, Rochester, NY, was married to Meredith McClatchy on October 27th in Annapolis, MD. They were joined by a host of Dud Buds who happily lent their voices for some late night hymns! (Photo 1) #23684 Dave and Christine Dewey, Westford, VT, were married December 8th in a small private ceremony with their family, including Tazor, beloved and loyal K-9 who served alongside Dave with the Colchester, VT police for many years. (Photo 2)
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Alex Lash, Portland, ME, married Chris Chiverton in Vermont on October 20th, 2018. Alex was on staff at Kiniya in the late 1990s-early 2000s. (Photo 3) Hannah Claire Tate, Burnley, Lancashire, UK, married Sam Atkin on February 17th, 2019. Hannah was on staff at Kiniya in early 2000s. (Photo 4)
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#16144 George Boyan III and Meredith Boyan, New Vernon, NJ. George Boyan IV, September 22, 2018. (Photo 1)
#12295 Andy and Monika Rosenburgh, White Plains, NY. Mia Claire Rosenburgh, December 17, 2018. (Photo 4)
#17185 Jake “Yappy” Guimaraes and Anna Jarashaw, Brooklyn, NY. Connor Everett Guimaraes, December 19, 2018. (Photo 2)
Rebecca (CK'90s) and Chris Reed, Roanoke, VA, welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Leona June Reed, on May 18, 2019. (Photo 5)
#18635 Kara Dunne and Kris Nelson, Swansea, MA. Katie Hanorah Nelson. January 2, 2019. (Photo 3)
Ellen (CK'90s) and Dan Silverstein, Bethesda, MD. Faye Darley Hamblett, February 25, 2018. (Photo 6 Baby Faye with Ellen (left) and Aunt Maura (also CK'90s)) campdudley.org
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ALUMNI GATHERINGS
1 Second Circle Hot Yoga, VT
Members of the Dudley and Kiniya community came together this winter to share the opening of Second Circle Hot Yoga in Shelburne, VT. The studio, owned by #16489 Kyle and #24449 Maya Ferguson, held a private class for local members of the Camp community for a soft opening. Spirits were high, even when temperatures got above 100 degrees, as this sweaty crowd helped baptize the studio. We had a blast. If you're ever in the Burlington area, come find us at Second Circle! (Photo 1) Baltimore area friends celebrate the holidays. At the end of November 2018, A group of Dudley Alums gathered to enjoy a concert by #14866 James Mayo and his group Camerata Baltimore. It was a wonderful performance that was attended by nine Dudley alums. The long distance award went to #12763 Ed and Sara O’Hara who came from Chesapeake City, MD. (They are operating a B&B there now.) Thanks to #10264 Brian Mahoney for the report. (Photo 2) DC Friends #18754 Connor Smith, #21883 Kelly Dale, and #21013 Bear McDonough captured one of their occasional get-togethers in the DC area. (Photo 3)
2 Attending the Baltimore Camerata performance, (L to R) #10264 Brian Mahoney, #17883 Kutako Komeheke, #25223 Liz Moore, #17982 Matt McElroy, #21982 Dom Walker, #18754 Connor Smith, #14866 James Mayo.
#10750 Rick Noble will be proudly flying the Dudley Flag at this year’s Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Says Rick, “It’s the 50th Anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival so it’s going to be special. They have added an extra day, moving 'locals Thursday' to the Thursday before the first weekend and having the Rolling Stones headline the Thursday before the second weekend.” Look for the Dudley/Kiniya Flag at the event and follow it to find friends.
Next time you gather with your Camp friends, please snap a group picture and send to dave@campdudley.org. We’d love to celebrate with you!
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We had a great group join together at the Venice, FL, Yacht Club for lunch on March 12. This was the 8th year of our gathering since #7441 Phil and #13283 Holly Bisselle, #8767 Sandy and #19607 Patricia Short and #8804 John and #18204 Martha Storey got it going. More Dudleyites have joined us each year, and the Yacht Club provided a delicious buffet and spectacular “on the water” venue again this year. #19629 D’Anne Hurd, former Board Member, got us going with a thoughtful blessing. Kiniya Directory #20001 Marnie MacDonagh and Dudley Development Director #10555 Dave Langston flew down from the frosty North Country to join us for an 85-degree day. Marnie provided an update on the upcoming season, which will feature two new cabins and four Kiniya divisions for the first time…the Cubs, Cats, Juniors and Seniors. Dave gave an update on the “Building for the Future Campaign” which has now surpassed $9.5 million with a goal of $10 million.
came down from Sarasota to be with us, as did #19629 D’Anne Hurd and husband George Forsythe. #13081 Jack Mingle, long time Dudley food service manager, came down from Bradenton, FL, to check on the Venice Yacht Club buffet table, giving it a thumbs up. Jack spends his summers in Westport and helps out in and around the Dudley commissary. #7865 Pete Muhlhausen came down from Hudson, FL, and #7906 Bill Bertsch came up from Boca Grande. Bill was also responsible for retrieving a “lost sheep” when #9052 Todd Vaughan spotted Bill’s Camp Dudley sticker on his bumper and told Bill he had gone to Dudley in the 1950s. Dave Langston was delighted to remind him of his camp number, and a link to his 1956 St. Lawrence Senior Cabin headed by #7486 Rocket McElroy. Torrey Foster, at #7114, took the low number award, with Sara Gillis, at #20204, nailing down high number recognition. We’ll keep this gathering going as long as we can, so “same time next year.” Let us know if you’d like to get onto the invitation list, whether living down this way or travelling for vacation. Our next “low number gathering’ will be part of the CDA Reunion in August, at Camp, August 23-25.
#8804 John and #18204 Martha Storey helped organize the event and were delighted that their daughter #14002 Jennifer Gillis from St. Louis, MO, and grand-daughter #20204 Sara Gillis, direct from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, could join us this year. Sara got the long distance award with a trip of 1328 miles. Jean McClellan Forcier and her husband Jerry were with us and won the short distance award, traveling all of 300 yards! Jean’s daughter #11347 Donna Crimens and her husband Mike were on hand. They are long time Westporters who are now spending more time in Venice. Also coming from Venice were #8161 Walt “Righty” Bisselle, and #8366 Steve Forsythe and Sharon Coberly. It was great to see #8798 Al Cady, who made the drive up from Naples, FL, along with #9675 David West, #9191 Cleve Cleveland, #7114 Torrey Foster, #9556 Bernie Von Kutzleben and his wife Carolyn. #14800 Vince and Jane Rockel campdudley.org
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IN MEMORIAM #7672 Ernest Phelps Mason, Plattsburgh, NY, passed away on August 31, 2018. The son of the late Frederic E. Mason and Rosamond P. Mason, Ernie was raised in Malone, NY, and spent his adult life in Plattsburgh, NY. Ernie attended Dudley in 1948. He graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, NY, and he went on to earn a business degree from American International College. Ernie was a third generation automobile dealer and served as President of E.S. Mason and Mason Dodge, located in Plattsburgh and Malone. He was a business leader in the community, always happy in the company of others with a story to share to brighten the moment. Ernie's happiest times were following his two sons in their athletic pursuits and moving forward into their adult and professional lives. As a Dad, no event involving his two sons was ever too far or difficult to attend. Ernie's support was constant. He was the proud father of #12350 Charles A. Mason, Plymouth, NH, and #12796 Frederic E. Mason, New York, NY. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, S. Lauren Lavigne, and his grandson, Paul Frederic Mason, both of Plymouth, NH. #7844 Mr. Silas Benton Langfitt III “Butch,” of Thomasville, NC, died October 26, 2018 at the Hospice Home of High Point. He attended Camp in 19491951. Born in Syracuse, NY, he moved to St. Simons Island, GA, where he finished high school, and graduated from the University of Georgia cum laude, in 1959. He worked in Atlanta retail before moving to Greensboro, NC, to be a federal bank examiner. He met and married Sue Dean in 1967. Butch accepted a childcare position with Barium Springs Home for Children, in NC, in 1971, and earned his master’s degree in social work at the U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 1983, he joined the Baptist Children’s Homes, in Thomasville. After retiring in 1992, he volunteered with a number of charitable and professional organizations and was active in the Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sue Dean Langfitt; sons, Silas Benton Langfitt IV, of Monroe, NC, and Clarke Dean Langfitt, of Jamestown, daughter-in-law, Catherine Rebecca Langfitt; three grandchildren Kyndahl Rebecca Langfitt, Kelton Dean Langfitt and Kerrigan Sue-Allen Langfitt; a brother, Pete Langfitt, of Franklin, TN. We learned of Silas' passing from his great nephew #19353 Andrew DiLillo. 54
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IN MEMORIAM #8304 Al Davis of Riverdale, NY, passed away on February 6, 2019. Al was a Dudley leader in 1951 and 1953. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he enlisted in the U.S. Army on graduation from high school in 1943. Al and his twin brother, Charles, were assigned to the 17th Airborne Division (paratroops) and participated, together, in the Battle of the Bulge, during which Al was awarded the Bronze Star for Gallantry. He used the G.I. Bill to graduate from Slippery Rock State Teachers College in Pennsylvania. He began his teaching career at Riverdale Country Day School in 1953, where he stayed through his retirement. Said Dominic A.A. Randolph, Head of School, “Al taught us that we are capable of great things but only with our fullest effort; that we are all individuals and that the highest act of an individual is to contribute to a team.” Dudleyite #7987 Dick Edie remembers Al, “As a mentor and good friend who was my coach at Riverdale.” His New York Times obituary said, “Al Davis exemplified a life of service, a life dedicated to ‘the other person first,’ one of Riverdale's core principles since its founding in 1907.” Friends of Camp Rev. Floyd E. “Skip” George, III passed away on February 4th in West Palm Beach, FL, where he lived since 2017. He was 76. Skip was the father of #15107 Evan George, Dudley’s Leadership, Admissions and Program Director. Born in Norwalk, CT, Skip grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended Erasmus Hall High School and then Union College in Barbourville, KY. He then attended Hartford Theological Seminary to follow in his father’s, grandfather’s, great-grandfather’s, and great-great-grandfather’s footsteps, joining the ministry in the United Methodist Church. His ministry took him to nine locations, including Westport, NY, from 198793 where he spoke at Dudley Chapel several times, and introduced Evan to Dudley. Skip brought a passion for community engagement and outreach to youth to his ministry. He was an outspoken advocate for economic justice and racial equality. He was a devoted father and friend and a legendary cook. Skip is survived by his former wife, Ann George, who brought so much comfort to the final years of his life; his brother Philip (Carolyn), son #15107 Evan (#18079 Diana McGuigan), stepson Christian D’Andrea (Heidi), stepdaughter Bethany Miller (Riley), and grandchildren #20695 Jacob Martz, Quinlan and Adelheide D’Andrea, and Alice Miller.
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Congrats to #25143 Ben Brown, who is a contestant on the 2019 Master Chef Junior series airing this spring. Ben was a Plebe in Linwood Cabin in 2018 and participated in our Farm-to-Plate majors. #10399 Hokey McKinley, Westport NY, guided the Westport Central School Lady Eagles basketball team to a 19-2 record this season, winning the NYS Section VII Girl’s Championship. They lost their final game of the season to Bishop Gibbons, of Albany, NY 49-24 in the NYS Regional game held at Hudson Community College in Troy, NY. Team members with camp numbers include #24289 Kaeli Brack, #24545 Maddie Kirkby, #22744 Skylar Bisselle, #23737 Abbey Schwoebel, #23330 Annette Stephens, and #22804 Rachel Storey who joined their teammates in a strong team effort. Well done, Lady Eagles! Errors and Omissions It is with regret that we report accidentally omitting the following news of #22142 Sean Hogan, not once, but twice. News of Sean’s verbal commitment to swim with University of Tennessee should have been included in the Spring 2018 CD News. We are pleased to report that Sean continues his strong performances in the pool and looks forward to starting joining the Tennessee Vols this fall. Sean is now a high school senior at Saint Christopher’s School in Richmond, VA. He swims with Poseidon Swimming, Inc. We apologize for our oversight. 56
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YEAR ROUND TEAM Director, Camp Dudley Matt Storey Director, Camp Kiniya Marnie McDonagh Business Manager Fred Guffey Assistant Business Manager Jesse Smith Leadership, Admissions & Program Director Evan George Kiniya Leadership Development Director Kat Nelson Kiniya Outdoor Director & CSW Mollie Farnham-Stratton Development Director Dave Langston Database & Operations Manager Dawn Gay Communications Manager Brendan Loughman Kiniya Operations & Sustainability Director Tom Brayden Dudley Food Service Director Josh Olcott Kiniya Food Service Director Gail Coleman Dudley Plant & Property Manager Steve Denton Maintenance Staff Jeff Schwoebel, Ben Sudduth, John Tomkins, Scott Farrell, Angie Wallace, Kissy Rowley, Kristy Napper Arts Director Mark Davenport Office Administrator Anita Johnson Camp Dudley Alumni Association Peter Groves, President Marlon Fisher V.P. & Kari McKinley V.P. Publication Assistance John & Martha Storey
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Whitney Phelps Chair Peter Allen Bill Bullock Pat Butler Diane Calello Marcus Chioffi Bob Craft Caroline Deans Joey Donahue
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