The Other Fellow First Alumni Magazine - Fall 2022

THE OTHER FELLOW FIRST

Magazine for Camp Dudley and Kiniya Fall • 2022

Cover photos for this edition were shot by #18070 David Nelson Follow David’s work: www.dnelson18070.smugmug.com

Friday, August 19th, 2022. What a day! Celebrating a successful Camp season behind us and the beginning of the Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association (DKAA) Reunion! (See p. 18 for recap.)

When we last gathered for Reunion in 2019, we couldn’t possibly have predicted what 2020 and 2021 would bring. The absence of gathering together with beloved Camp Alums, friends and family from near and far was among the many things profoundly missed. Yet standing together at The Hank on Dudley’s Campus that Friday evening, the time apart slipped away as old friends quickly reconnected, welcoming the emotion of simply being back together again.

Reunion - as defined in the Oxford Dictionary—is the act of uniting again or the process of being brought together again as a unified whole.

Our Camps continue to have a profound e ect on the lives they touch: The relationships that begin in childhood enduring over time. New Camp friendships that develop, long after our final camper or young leader days come to a close. A continued love and appreciation for adventure, challenge, and the outdoors. The need to disconnect from our phones to be fully present. The appreciation of an intense game of Capture The Flag. The joys of outdoor cooking. The fast recollection of a shared Division cheer. While we continue to build the Camp experience for new and returning campers, it is not surprising that the impact lasts a lifetime for so many alumni, connected as a unified whole.

Summers come and summers go, each one distinct from the one before. Our Founders, Helen VanBuren and Sumner Dudley, could not have imagined leading their beloved camp through world wars and a great depression, and yet they did. We could not have imagined leading our camps through a global pandemic, and yet we continue to. 2022 marked one of Camp’s most momentous seasons in history. Our return to campus with arms and hearts wide open—young and old alike—was a celebration of coming home as a unified whole.

After three years apart, we gathered together again at the place we all love. This fall, we’ll gather again at Open Houses throughout the country. And at the end of summer 2023, we’ll gather again for Kiniya’s quinquennial Alumnae Reunion. (See p. 35 for more details.)

With a deep commitment to continue building on the strong foundation of our Camps, our team shows up to work each day full of gratitude for the Dudley and Kiniya community we serve, ensuring that future campers, Leaders, and sta experience the same level of excellence we have always strived to deliver. And, as always, we appreciate our Alumni families; your ongoing support of our mission allows every participant to be part of the unified whole.

As you recall your memories of Camp or live vicariously through the meaningful recollections of others, please know that we are smiling, too – thrilled that we have a front row seat to this stage of life. As we anticipate 2023 in good health and peace, we’re eager to create another … Best. Summer. Ever!

Marnie McDonagh Camp Kiniya, Director Matt Storey Camp Dudley, Director

After reading The Other Fellow First article about extravaganzas written by #20745 Jake Bolster in the Spring 2022 magazine, former Camp Director #9061 Rollie “Stich” Stichweh wrote with some great additions. He addressed the origins of the Soap Box Derby in the 1970s. (Ed Note: First images of the Soap Box Derby that appear in the Last Whistle are from 1971.)

Below are the thoughts Stich shared with #10649 Steve Wertimer and #10555 Dave Langston.

Says Stich, “It was fun to see the phenomenon of the Soap Box Derby featured in the extravaganza article. What a special event that was!! I have heard from several CD'ers in recent days who were at Camp in the early 70s when I was Director. #10264 Brian Mahoney, #9933 Bob Wagner and #10065 Bill McCutcheon brought me the original idea for the soap box derby, and we immediately decided to launch this event. Lots of prep and support was needed and expense involved, including the Westport police, etc. #9943 Kevin Card did a great job as the PA announcer, better than Jim Nance or Joe Buck! The excitement was palpable. Lots of memories were made and the event continued into Willie's director term before being discontinued for safety concerns. So—great article .... but I thought some credit was due the originators and the date of initiation clarified.”

While researching further details, we discovered this recollection from #10264 Brian Mahoney that supports most of Stich’s memory about the Soap Box Derby.

Says Brian, “I have a very clear memory of a 1971 preseason powwow in the o ce of 27-year-old Rollie Stichweh, encouraging three of his 18-year-old first-year leaders—myself, Wags and McCutch—to come up with an extravaganza for the whole camp—something fun, new, and on the scale of the old Water Carnival. He, like Willie, remembered productions put together by #6511 Norm Parkhurst and #3887 Ken Hafner that put a lasting fun stamp on everyone’s memory.”

Brian continued, “Stich was a great delegator and leadership developer. We were challenged to come up with something and pull it o . After enthusiastically hearing the rough concept, he just stepped right back, ready to support us in taking some chances and ‘going for it.’ I honestly do not think that we met with Stich more than twice after being given our charge! To this day, I have trouble believing that anyone else had as much fun competing in the Derby as the three of us had putting the thing together.”

Thanks for the additions, Stich and Brian. We have consolidated and updated the records to show:

• Creation of the Soap Box Derby

• Director - Rollie Stichweh

• Originators - Brain Mahoney, Bob “Hot Daddy” Wagner, Bill McCutcheon

• Original Commentator - Kevin Card

• First year of competition - 1971

On a Fall Afternoon in The North Country

#8580 Bob Craft shared this story that he passed along to John and Martha Storey at the height of the foliage season in the Adirondacks.

Dear #8804 John and #18204 Martha,

It occurred to me that you would enjoy this story from this afternoon.

Jamie and I had been sightseeing at Crown Point this morning and then drove over to Middlebury to grab a sandwich and see some of the Vermont foliage. Since it was chilly, I grabbed the nearest thing in the car to keep me warm while we ate outside at a café. It happened to be my Dudley Trustee’s vest, and I said to Jamie, “I’m a little embarrassed to be wearing this—” (I don’t normally parade around in it in public)—but then added, “Oh, well, no one will notice.” I was also wearing my Dudley cap.

As I stood in line at the café, I noticed that a young girl ahead of me was wearing the identical Dudley/Kiniya cap! So we started chatting; her father then asked me for my camp number. It was #23774 Campbell and #13174 Reese Madden! We wound up sitting at adjoining tables outside at lunch and having a great chat. The very first thing he mentioned was that he had grown up in Williamstown and that he and his family are good friends of the Storeys. Campbell knows our granddaughter #24480 Ellie (who is a year older than she) from Kiniya and told me she had given a vesper in Ellie’s cabin two years ago. Campbell also said she’d had a great time at NOLS in Wyoming this summer.

An hour later on the Charlotte/Essex Ferry, a man came up to me and asked if I had gone to Dudley. By this time it was cold and I was wearing my Dudley parka. He introduced himself as #10457 Tony Hall, of the Lake George Mirror. We had a brief chat about #7973 Tim Barnett and #3550 Link Barnett, including a hilarious story about Link and Fred Astaire. Tony got to interview Astaire because he had learned some soft shoe routines at Dudley. We should have also gotten a photo, but the ferry ride is short, so there wasn’t time to dot all the i's and cross the t's.

A fun Dudley “twofer" small world story, all in one day.

#8580 Bob Craft

L to R Reese Madden, Bob Craft, Campbell Madden

Camp Dudley and Kiniya Summer in Review

CAMP DUDLEY

What a gift it was to be able to return to a more traditional program in the summer of 2022! This summer was partly defined by our return to time-honored trips to the Adirondack High Peaks and canoe trips in the lakes region of the Park. We also restored our old daily schedule to include just one activity block each morning and an extended choice time every day. This gave the boys more freedom to explore aspects of Camp in a more meaningful and in-depth way. It also gave our leaders and program sta a chance to o er more club options that allowed boys time to dig a little deeper into activities they might not otherwise have experienced. This included, among many others, Rugby Club, Pottery Club, Service Club, Basketball Club, and Good Vibes Club.

At the end of the day, Camp is defined by its people, and we had an amazing group of campers, Aides, JLs, ALs, Leaders, and Sta who all gave something of themselves to make the summer of 2022 magical.

CAMP KINIYA

What a full and glorious summer! With the return of our hiking trips and overnights, our songs and cheers once again filled the dining hall. With our energy high, we immersed ourselves in the summer of 2022 with delight! Sta , leaders and campers came together in full support of one another—trying new things, learning new skills, and challenging themselves in new ways along our shores of Lake Champlain.

Pictures don't quite capture it all...but as you may see, they do capture the variety of activities we experienced together and the tremendous joy and commitment put forth by so many that hold Camp dear. These are the memories we all now hold and treasure.

As we move into a new season and new year, we hope these snapshots o er each camper the reminder of what a loving and supportive community can do for us all.

The following features are reprinted from blog posts released during the summer by #24814 Kirsten Anastasio and #20982 Ibby Maruca. They are o ered here for a the behind-the-scenes look at some of the action and fun on both shores of Lake Champlain.

OPENING DAY CAMP DUDLEY

On Saturday, June 25th, leaders and sta welcomed almost 300 campers to Dudley, marking the start to our 138th summer on Lake Champlain. Throughout the sunlit morning, campers made their way across campus, down from the welcome tent to their cabins, meeting their cabin leadership teams for the summer. Hugs, high-fives, and lawn games filled main campus, as friends from summers past reunited and new friendships formed. Visits were made to Witherbee Hall, our stage and music rooms, the arts and craft hub of Brodie, as well as to the waterfront for swim and boat tests–reminding campers of all the exciting and varied activities that would color their summer.

By noon, as the eventful morning was drawing to a close, the excitement culminated in the decades-long, start of the session tradition, ‘Bring It In.’ Like every summer, all cabins met at the heart of main campus and formed an outsized circle, including every arriving camper. Then, the leaders drummed up the excitement–with their electrifying energy–as they circled the perimeter, prompting each camper to say (or scream) their number, starting with “1.” Not only is this a way to count the specific number of campers here this session, but also to celebrate each and every one, whether they’re returning or brand-new to Dudley. Once the final camper shares their number, everyone brings it in, running again to the heart of main campus for a series of familiar cheers, ending with the first Dudley cheer of the session–the first of many that would be heard throughout another special and spectacular summer.

BRING IT IN!

OUTDOORS CAMP KINIYA

Camp Kiniya’s campus is abuzz with activity. Campers can be found making friendship bracelets beneath the pines, taking dips on the waterfront, competing at capture the flag on our upper fields and everywhere in-between. A perfect example of the diversity of activities at Camp comes in the form of the Kiniya Outdoor Barn (known fondly as the ‘KOB’), where campers engage with the outdoors up on the challenge course, the garden, and even o -campus through our trips program.

Campers will find themselves assigned to the KOB multiple times a week as part of Kiniya’s weekly program schedule, and each visit brings with it new challenges and experiences. The most common activities are time spent in the garden, cabin excursions onto the high or low ropes courses, and divisional hiking trips that bring the campers further into the nature of Vermont.

The Kiniya challenge course has elements in both the high and low ropes, which are tailored to provide di erent challenges for campers based on the element they’re tackling. Up on the high ropes, campers typically face an individualized challenge, stepping out of their comfort zone as cabinmates move through heights amidst the pines. While on the high ropes, campers receive support from their cabin mates down below, and follow a ‘challenge by choice’ code, pushing themselves as far as they’re comfortable. On the low ropes, the focus switches from the individual to the team, as cabins work together to move through elements that require communication and collaboration. Alongside the course, campers can also take to new heights via the climbing wall, which similarly encourages campers to push themselves to a new comfort zone while receiving support below from instructors and friends alike. Later in the session, we’ll also begin to explore elements like the zipline, and even the ‘giant swing’!

This session so far in the garden has been one of weeding, harvesting, and mindfulness, as campers connect closely with the nature that surrounds them at Kiniya. This has included weeding and tending to the space, harvesting goods such as cucumbers, squash, and berries, and even making treats out of the harvest. Recent cooking activities have included pickling and making tea! The garden sta have additionally used the space to host mindfulness sessions, inviting campers to use the garden to reflect and relax. KOB sta er Hadley Noonan noted the importance of opening up the space: “The Kiniya mindfulness sessions have been a great way for campers and leaders to relax and make time in our busy days for journaling, writing appreciations, reading, and finding a moment of quiet peace.”

The action of the KOB isn’t reserved for the Kiniya campus; the KOB is the area of program which additionally sees our campers leaving Kiniya shores for hiking trips. Campers take part in an overnight or day hike, depending on their division, with additional opportunities for canoe or climbing trips. The first full week of second session has seen our senior campers head out and return from their overnight hikes, and additionally seen our junior division depart on their overnights, returning midday Tuesday. While Kiniya is certainly situated in a beautiful natural environment, these hiking trips provide campers with the opportunity to immerse themselves even further in nature, experiencing more deeply what it’s like to connect with the outside world and engage with the space around them. We love hearing our campers return with stories of their trips, songs sung and jokes told on the trails, and what their favorite campsite meals were.

As we head into the second week, we can’t wait to see what campers continue to get up to in the KOB and beyond, as the kids continue to challenge themselves, learn, and grow on the Kiniya grounds.

REFLECTION DUDLEY 2022

“I love camp because it’s the best place to grow as an individual…you also can watch others grow and develop into amazing young people.”

“I love camp because I feel free to be myself here. I can get up onstage, be weird, be goofy, and no one will judge you for it.”

“I love camp because it allows me to be every part of myself that I want to be. I can tap into all the di erent parts of myself… and everyone will lift me up for that.”

“I love Camp Dudley because it’s a place to be yourself: on stage, o stage, on the court, o the court…and everywhere, anywhere you know that someone will be supporting you…”

REFLECTION KINIYA 2022

"I love camp because there’s a really big community here, and no matter who you are, everybody just always supports you, so you can find so many friendships that last a long time. And no matter what you like, if you’re more into the arts or being outside, you can find everything here. I really love the fact that there are so many di erent things, and you can always try something new.”

“I love camp because of all of the leadership and leaders who make everything fun for us as campers.”

“I love Camp Kiniya for so many reasons. It’s beautiful - it lets me connect with nature and with myself in ways that I don’t get to in the busy year. It’s so beautiful. And it’s the people here, the community that I have created, it’s so accepting and so loving and I just feel like I can be myself all the time. I’ve met some of the best people that I know here. It’s just everything… Kiniya as a whole is amazing.”

AWARDS 2022

Pete Nash Award

The Pete Nash Award has been created and o ered at Camp Kiniya to recognize an outstanding sta member. This award is presented to honor Pete Nash—on sta at Kiniya since 1958—to one sta member each summer who is selected by their peers. Individuals selected will display daily commitment to Kiniya’s Core Values—Character, Community, Stewardship, and Leadership. The honoree will exemplify the character traits of our dear ol' pal, Pete Nash—caring, kindness, loyalty, a solid work ethic, a supportive attitude, and a role model to all.

The award carries with it a monetary scholarship that its recipient applies to their continued leadership development.

The 2022 recipient is a wonderful young woman who served as our Arts Director, #20964 Amanda Perry. She has been attending Kiniya since 2008 and 2022 marked her 14th consecutive summer!

The Pat Peavy Award

The Pat Peavy Award is given annually to Leaders at Dudley and Kiniya who best exemplify the traits of Dudley / Kiniya Leadership—caring, integrity, and putting others before self.

Our Summer 2022 award was given to #22081 Ryan Hart, #23329 Katie Pan, and #22687 Annie Oatman.

The Other Fellow First

The Last Whistle and Spirit Dedication

This year’s Last Whistle dedication award recipient is an individual who checks all of the boxes of what it means to be an outstanding member of the Dudley community, who lives a life fully guided by "The other fellow first," and whose incredible impact on each and every one of our lives cannot even come close to being summarized in a few minutes of a dedication speech, but I’m going to try to do my best.

So, with that, please join me in honoring the recipient of the 2022 Last Whistle dedication, a remarkable woman, a friend to all who needs no introduction, camper number #22830, Anita Johnson.

Anita has been a member of the Dudley community for just over a decade. She was born and raised just down the road in Crown Point, where she still lives today with her family, and fellow Dudley community members, her husband Jamie, our head of facilities, and her two sons Christopher and Jack, both of whom are valued members of our kitchen crew this summer, with Jack also being a camper in the Juniors first half. Additionally, Anita’s mother Brenda joined us for this summer as our head nurse over in the infirmary.

Awarded at the end of every summer, The Last Whistle and Spirit dedication is one of the highest honors one can receive at Camp Dudley and Kiniya. This award is presented to a member of our community who shows devotion and an unwavering commitment to living by the motto, "The other fellow first." Read

Arriving for her first summer in 2007, this individual originally came to Kiniya to run the outdoors program, then called the "hike hut." She was thoughtful, curious, kind, and excited to be here in a unique way that was described to me as "subtle exuberance."

It is typically in this way that we begin the Spirit Dedication— reflecting on a first encounter with the honoree. However, I honestly don’t recall the first time that I met camper #21158, Glenn Patterson. I think this is because the places I could have met Glenn are varied and abundant, much like the roles she’s played for camp. I may have met her on the porch of the old "hike hut," now the Publications cabin. I could have met her as she dropped a package to my cabin, ensuring a camper got a treasure they left at home—or maybe just some extra pairs of socks. I could have met her on the lower fields, likely with one of her young daughters trailing after her. With Glenn, your first encounter could be anywhere on campus, doing anything, because she has touched every aspect of Camp in some way.

Anita Johnson

Glenn Patterson

Gathering Again

DKAA Update - August 2022

Our Camps did right by their mission and by their campers. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, over 200 alumni and friends descended on Camp Dudley in August for our annual summer reunion, the first in three years. Thanks to Matt, Marnie, the maintenance team, and all the sta and volunteers involved, the campus looked absolutely beautiful. From the moment #8599 Tom Russell welcomed you back to Camp until #25793 Monique Jones left you with parting wisdom from the chapel platform, reunion attendees felt the energy that nearly 800 boys and girls felt for the past seven weeks— “the best summer ever!” We are incredibly thankful for those who traveled from near and far to be back with us.

A lot has happened since the last time we met as a Camp family on the shores of Lake Champlain following a Camp season. One significant development is a new name for our Alumni Association. The Camp Dudley Association (“CDA”) changed its name to the Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association (“DKAA”) in recognition of its service to two camps over the past generation. Of course, a lot has also stayed the same, as you might expect from a place as rooted in tradition as our Camps are.

During his welcome remarks after dinner on Friday evening, DKAA co-chair #17982 Matt McElroy noted:

“After more than two years as part of CDA and being a part of the Board, I’ve learned more than I ever thought I would about Camp’s history, and for that, I’m very grateful. It is natural for us to believe that our time at Camp is how things have always been; however, that’s not always the case.

“The Camp Dudley Association was created in the summer of 1949 to increase alumni engagement and to support the Board, called the Camp Dudley Committee at the time. CDA was also created as a separate entity from the YMCA, with whom we were a liated until the end of 2014. #310 Chief Beckman, who had retired as director only two years earlier, was the CDA’s first secretary, and his contemporary #410 Ed Austin was the first president. Over the years, the purpose and design of the CDA have evolved. In 1959, the CDA named chapel icon Rev. James Lee Ellenwood, who had passed away earlier that year, as its first “Man of the Year” (now “Person of the Year”) — Camp’s highest honor. Over the past generation or so, CDA has been a part of the Board, supporting the Camp’s mission. In 2020, CDA elected its first female president, #19231 Kari McKinley.

“After discussions with our alumni community, the Board, and co-chair #21013 Sarah ‘Bear’ McKani, we think we are at another evolution point for CDA. It brings us great pleasure to announce that we are now the Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association or DKAA. DKAA is the home for all camp numbers from both sides of the lake.”

McElroy continued his remarks, “We look forward to working with our alumni to have more frequent gatherings in our local communities, whether that be a service project with one of our community partners or an impromptu gathering around a fire in the fall.”

Friday evening began on an extremely high note as we gathered at the Hank Poler Leadership Barn. #11889 Dwight Poler and #10555 Dave Langston hosted a recognition event for the donors and volunteers who helped Camp exceed its $10 million goal for the recently completed Building for the Future Capital Campaign. Thanks to the generosity and support of this community, our Camps and programs remain strong and focused on our mission of creating future leaders devoted to others. We would also like to thank the alums who donated their time to support the herculean e orts of the development team.

Friday night, the “Hank” also included a special acknowledgment of a dear friend and member of our community who guided the CDA during a time when her leadership may have been less visible because we couldn’t all be together — #19231 Kari McKinley. Many of you may know Kari McKinley from her time as a sta member at Dudley in the hike hut, as a Kiniya Division Head, or as a camp nurse at Kiniya. She was also a dedicated and important voice on the Board from 2018 - 2021 as the CDA president.

#8070 Ben Nelson was on campus to present a plaque for #3887 Ken “Dutch” Hafner’s induction to the NYS High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Almost as if standing on his namesake basketball courts, whistle in hand, Ben schooled us with a great history lesson including stories and some contributions of Dutch, #8488 Bruce Gehrke, and other prominent Dudleyites from past generations.

Friday night finished with what you would expect at reunion — dinner on main campus in front of Beckman Hall and music and fellowship until all hours at Witherbee Hall.

Saturday morning included a 5K run. The first-place finisher, and possibly the only runner, was #16242 John Dempsey. #16384 Taylor Brown and his family did finish the route on an early morning walk. The Ryan Family, #12188 Dennis, #22088 Chandler, and Robyn led a day hike into the Adirondacks. #11762 Rick Edie and the Granfors brothers, #11202 Bear and #11201 Bob, took home first place at the golf outing in support of the George Nelson Endowment Fund.

Ahead of the evening program in Witherbee, we had a chance to acknowledge #22898 Whitney Phelps, who recently completed a three-year term as Board Chair—the first woman to serve in that role in our Board’s history! Although Whitney could not attend the weekend due to college drop-o , it was vital that she was acknowledged during our first time back together. At a later date, we will properly recognize Whitney’s service and thank her for her leadership and dedication over the last five years on the Board and three years as Chair.

The annual Person of the Year award ceremony commenced inside Witherbee on Saturday evening. Together again, we recognized our Persons of the Year for 2020 (the Essential Workers of the Pandemic from the Camp Family) and 2021 (#7582 Stu and #8276 Charlie Updike).

This year’s recipient of Camp’s highest alumni honor was #8191 Alf Kaemmerlen. (See page 49.) Alf’s long-time Camp friends, #8767 Sandy Short, Barbara Carr Howson (daughter of #2621 Lee K. Carr), and #8497 Ken Hill, shared great memories of Alf. Each speaker highlighted Alf’s commitment to fellowship and fun, all while putting the "The other fellow first."

The evening closed with a beautiful and spirited hymn sing led by #17883 Kutako Komaheke. The tradition of feasting on Michigans continued outside of Beckman, as #15328 JD Boyle jumped in to serve his fellow attendees! And once again, music and fellowship continued until all hours at Witherbee Hall.

Our community is grateful for the hard work of the “behind the scenes” folks that made Reunion go! “YoHas” to the maintenance team for preparing campus and cabins, #19524 Dawn Gay for organizing attendees and events, #7289 Ace Scharges and #17855 Lora Langston for their work in the archives, and #22830 Anita Johnson for all her leadership and work in the kitchen!

We were thrilled and honored to welcome trustee #25793 Monique Jones to the Dudley Chapel for the first time. We are so proud to have Monique on the Board and were extremely grateful for her powerful chapel sermon reminding us, “There Is No Place Like Home.”

Summer 2023 - Join Us!

Important Dates

First Session

Thursday, June 22nd — Drop O

Sunday, July 16th — Pick Up

Second Session

Thursday, July 20th — Drop O

Sunday, August 13th — Pick Up

Tiered Pricing Program

Tier 1

$6,600 This tuition most accurately reflects the true cost of camp for each camper.

Tier 2

$5,950 This tuition tier is in line with our traditional tuition and reflects a slightly subsidized rate for each camper in which endowment funds are used to o set some costs.

Tier 3

$4,950 This tuition tier reflects a more heavily subsidized rate for each camper.

Tier 4

$3,950 This tuition tier reflects a deeply discounted rate for each camper and is heavily funded through the Annual Fund, which is made possible through the generosity of our alumni and parents.

Tier 5

$2,950 At this tier, over 50% of the cost of camp is covered by our Annual Fund. Our hope is that this tier allows families to forego our traditional tuition assistance program.

Tier 6

Reflects our traditional tuition assistance program. For this tuition option, we ask families to tell us how much they think they can a ord and then complete a financial aid application. We then do our best to award aid based on financial need.

At Dudley and Kiniya, we are proud of our mission and we work to make the camp experience available to as many families as possible, which is why the Board of Trustees has made it a priority to continue to o er our tiered pricing program for 2023.

We recognize that camp is a big investment. We also know that it is of tremendous value to the development of every child. The tuition a family can a ord to pay for an equally valuable experience varies significantly based on their own personal financial position.

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Sunday Talks with John Ulin

#9111 Cleveland “Buddy” Howard was the first known Black person with a camp number at Camp Dudley. He joined the music sta in 1956 and stayed until 1959. Dr. Howard later earned a PhD in music and was a professor at the University of New Hampshire. The first Black camper of record was #9778 Calvin Chapman, who was a cub in 1961. His brother #10047 Phillip joined him in 1963, making them the first Black family to send more than one camper to Dudley. #10057 Sam Amukun was the first Black leader in 1962. He was a sprinter at Colgate University and competed in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics. In 1966, #9918 Simeon Moss, who was later a university spokesperson at Cornell, became the first Black Aide, and #10055 Drew Hatcher, whose father was the first Black person to serve in the White House press o ce, became the first Black JL.

These are some of the early learnings of Camp’s “Alumni of Color Project,” which the Board commissioned in 2020, partly in response to a call from a group of young alumni to explore and tell the history of Black people at Camp. A dedicated group reviewed every cabin, sta and half-season camper photo in every Camp Dudley Last Whistle as part of a larger e ort to identify every Black person (and ultimately every person of color) who ever came to Camp. The idea was that if we were to tell the history of Black people (and other people of color) at Camp, we first needed to know whose stories we were telling. The process can be imprecise – old photographs reveal only so much and Camp’s yearbooks date back only to 1938 and do not cover our first 53 seasons. We know from other records that Black people worked on Dudley’s sta as early as the 1890s and #3102 Yoshio Osawa, who later ran Japan’s Toho film studio, came to Camp around 1920, but there was no Last Whistle in those days. Moving forward, we appreciate that there are far deeper lessons to be learned as Camp’s alumni of color describe their experiences at Dudley and Kiniya. It is also clear that we will need a historian to take on the job of synthesizing and telling these stories. Still, the Alumni of Color Project’s research has been a critical first step. Of course, telling Camp’s Black history is only one aspect of

the Board’s work on implementing our October 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) Action Plan. Under the leadership of #25793 Monique Jones, who focuses professionally on DEI in schools, the Board and our Directors are moving forward together with every aspect of that plan – from reviewing and revising Camp’s policies and procedures through a DEI lens to increasing diversity among our campers, leadership and sta , and Board of Trustees to assuring that our camps and our alumni activities are welcoming and a rming environments for the ever more diverse community that is the Dudley and Kiniya Family. In all this work, there will be tough stories to learn from and great successes to celebrate. Camp has made a lot of progress in its DEI e orts and we are not finished!

Much love, JU #11904

Clockwise from left: Board DEI Committee Chair #25793 Monique Jones; Dudley’s first known Black Leader #10057 Sam Amukun (1962); first known Black person with a Camp number #9111 Cleveland “Buddy” Howard (1956); and first known Black camper #9778 Calvin Chapman (1961)

From the Archives

Witherbee Hall Show Posters

When taking a walk throughout Witherbee Hall, you'll find show posters from our past hanging proudly on the walls. A decades-old tradition, show directors have enlisted artists at camp to bring the show's vision to life on the poster hanging outside the main entrance to the hall. In the days leading up to the Saturday Night Show, it is just one more way to build excitement for what's to come.

Community Partner Spotlight

Anna Julia Cooper School

Since 2019, Dudley and Kiniya have been working with Anna Julia Cooper School (AJCS) in Richmond, VA. The founder and Head of School at AJCS is Dudley alum #10923 Mike Maruca. As you can imagine, much of the school’s work is infused with the same core values and mission of Dudley and Kiniya, which makes this such a dynamic and powerful partnership.

AJCS has been impacting the lives of young people in Richmond since 2009, when they started as an independent, faith-based school, providing full-tuition scholarships to K-8th grade students of limited economic resources from Richmond’s East End. The mission of Anna Julia Cooper School is to love, educate, and uplift its students and graduates so that they may realize their God-given gifts.

As Mike has said, “From the beginning, our primary goal has been to establish and continually strengthen what we call a ‘community of a ection.’ Why this goal? Because it is a fundamental need for all of us. We need to be part of a community where we feel cared for, welcomed, safe, nurtured, challenged, and where we can make a contribution. Through such communities we experience what life can and should be like. They are also the seedbeds of hope. At a place like AJCS where so many of our students lack such an experience, it’s a prerequisite for everything else that we do that our aim is to help change the trajectory of our students’ lives.”

This past summer, eight boys and one girl enjoyed incredible summers on Lake Champlain and we look forward to continuing this partnership with AJCS for many years to come!

Finding Connections in Plain Sight

By #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick and #11945 Rob Kirkpatrick

Lost sheep are often found in unsuspecting but familiar places. Our Ghanian son and exchange student attended Kent School in Connecticut. Arriving in America at 14 years old, everything was new to Emmanuel, and he relied on the guidance of his advisor for much of his academic and cultural navigation. As his host parents, we were in frequent communication with his advisor and developed a friendship of enormous gratitude for all that the school and its many coaches, teachers and sta did. Their e orts made a profound di erence in this young man’s life over the course of four years. Over the next seven years, our Ghanian son went on to college and now plays professional soccer, which has been his lifelong dream.

Earlier this year, the MLS schedule brought the now 25-year-old to Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. It provided an opportunity for those who knew him in his younger years to see him play. Included in that group was his Kent School advisor and us, his host parents. It was a chilly spring day and, although the sun was shining bright, we were all bundled with hats, gloves, and scarves. Seeing my Camp Dudley wool hat, his advisor’s eyes lit up and a broad smile came over his face, thus beginning the inevitable exchange. Emmanuel’s advisor was none other than #11699 Adam Fischer who attended Camp Dudley summers 1975 - 1978 and has previously given back to Camp through Leadership Training.

While the Camp connection had eluded us for years, the rest of the conversation was fueled by the great admiration for the place that holds so many fond memories across generations. Over the years, there was a gap in Adam’s connection to Camp Dudley and he fell out of communication. We put him in touch with his 1976 Last Whistle through the new online archives, and he is now back among our Dudley and Kiniya community. Camp’s motto, "The other fellow first," is deeply rooted in his career as an educator of young people, now serving as the Head of School at The Rashi School in Massachusetts.

Do You Hear From Camp?

We share this story to highlight how important our Dudley and Kiniya community is and the enormous impact each individual has in the cultivation and connection to our alumni. If you are reading this, you are among those for whom we have current information. Unfortunately, there are some campers, sta , and leaders who have become disconnected. We ask that when you see fellow members of our community that you ask them, “Do you hear from Camp?” If not, it is a great opportunity for you to help us reconnect with them. Please share their name and contact information with the camp o ce.

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Above: #11945 Rob Kirkpatrick, Ema Twumasi, #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick

#11699 Adam Fischer, Ema Twumasi.

Alley Almanac

From the 1941 Last Whistle

activities such as council fires and hikes were soon instituted. At the end of the summer of 1932, #4616 Bob Cushman, chief leader of the Cubs, held the first mass Cub get-together on North Point. The occasion was a monster hot dog roast; the Cubs all got their fill, but an anticlimax to the proceedings was that they all got sick.

In spite of this unfortunate ending, they all came back, and to their delight found that a special section of camp had been set aside for them—cabins Burr, Poly, and Adirondack in the far southwestern corner of the campus. The place was immediately dubbed “Cub Alley” and was headed by Bob Cushman and other Dudley notables including Bill Gillespie, Bill Draper, Al Cornish and Bud Austin.

Ed Note: The following article is edited and excerpted from the 1941 Last Whistle It documents the early days of the Cub Division before the first Last Whistle was published in 1938. As such, written references to events before that time o er a glimpse at our early history. (Cubs have not always been part of our camping tradition.)

Over 20 years ago (circa 1920), a big brown tent known as the B. B. T. was erected on the Dudley campus. Its purpose was to house a new and younger group of boys who proved to be the original Cubs of Camp Dudley. As the years rolled on, the B. B. T. was abolished but the Cubs remained scattered throughout the campus. Then, ten years ago (circa 1930), realizing the special athletic needs of this group, they were organized into two clubs – the Barksdales and the Ludlows. More specially organized Cub

In 1935 the Alley almost doubled in size with some 40 Cubs in several extra cabins. At the summer’s end, it was decided that four Cub cabins would be best. Onondaga Lodge was built in Cub Alley as the fourth cabin. (Ed Note: Onondaga was renamed Rensselaer Lodge in 1947.)

Thus the unit was complete, and to this set-up Al Cornish returned as chief leader in 1936 along with a Cub council ring and a new Cub Institute. With an able sta of leaders, junior leaders, and aides, the Alley thrived. Boat and canoe regattas, woods games, and other Cub thrillers were instituted into the daily schedule.

The 1940 season witnessed a young but determined group of Cub Alley leaders, with Olly Quayle in charge and Monk Sweetman, Sandy Duncombe, Bogota Philipp, Mac Roach and Ralph Davis included. All threw their hearts into the carrying-on of Cub Alley traditions. Cub basketball and a National Fish Day on North Point were added and proved to be stupendous.

This year, due to an overpopulation of cubs, Cutler Lodge was added to the alley’s four cabins. Olly Quayle remained head of the alley and of Adirondack Lodge. With over 30 Cubs, the season got o to a flying start and kept soaring. The first big event was a Cub baseball game on July 4th. Wallace's Walloping Wildcats played Bogota’s Bungling Bashers. Chief threw in the first ball of a thrilling contest which was won by the Bashers.

The summer progressed merrily with such activities as woods games, boxing, riflery, swimming, and track meets contributing to the enjoyment of each day. The last week in July featured the second annual Fish Day. The afternoon before, all Cubs went on a worm hunt and collected over a thousand of them for bait. Early the next morning the Cubs set out for North Point. Stretched along a mile of shoreline, the Cubs caught about 75 fish.

The second half was marked by a new project—the building of a Cub-sized basketball court on the beach below Cub Alley. Cubs and leaders went to work spading and rolling until a really firstrate court was shaped. When finally completed, Chief tossed in the first basketball for a grand inaugural inter-cabin contest on the newly-named Bennett Beach and Coliseum.

One of the big events in the lives of the Cubs was winning the grand prize in the carnival parade. Jack Burger and Sandy Duncombe fashioned a handsome armored tank for the central float of “Cub Alley Hit by the Draft.” All 32 Cubs participated as sign bearers, infantry, cavalry, and Red Cross units placed foreand-aft of the tank.

The closing days of Camp went quickly, with much enthusiasm for the Big Show, in which a number of Cub Alley members were participating. The farewell banquet was given Wednesday night, and the next day all packed up and left for home. But many happy memories of this summer remain in the hearts of the Cubs who, at an extremely young age, have learned to love Camp as members of the Dudley family.

Athletes in Action

With athletics being one of our four program areas, we love staying in touch with former campers from both sides of the lake who have stayed active with their sports. And we can remember when they used to tear it up on the courts and fields in

and Colchester during their camper years. Here are some of our friends who have continued to play in college.

Who else is out there having a ball? Who did we leave out? Let us know for future additions of The Other

Ugochukwu Achara Louisville Soccer

Tommy Burke UVM Lacrosse

Carter Flanagan St. Lawrence Lacrosse

Ebby Asamoah Delaware Basketball

Josh Decambre Austin Peay Football

Tommy Flanagan St. Lawrence Basketball

Gri n Grise Colby Hockey

Luke Johnson

UMBC Baseball

Charlie Beams St. Lawrence XC

Schuyler Edie Tufts Field Hockey

JG Hill-Edgar St. Lawrence Tennis

Maddie Johnston

Duke Lacrosse

Rose Bransford Colorado University Ultimate

Connor Fay Army Rugby

Briggs Gammill Yale Hockey

Jack Hoey Colgate Hockey

Cole Kuster

Harvard Swimming

Cayden Brodnax Sacred Heart Lacrosse

Bruce Ferguson Colgate Lacrosse

Andrew Gilbert Army Hockey

Hayes Huwiler St. Lawrence Lacrosse

Jacqueline McKeown Kenyon Lacrosse

Westport

Fellow First News!

Sean Gilbert Hobart Rugby

Halle Johnson Maryland Soccer

Will Onobogu Bowdoin Basketball

Ethan Dewbrey - Kenyon Lacrosse

Sam Dils - Hamilton Soccer

Steven Ditzler - Colby Rugby

Sam Donahue - Colby Rugby

Taylor Gough - Oneonta Soccer

Will Harrigan - Kenyon Lacrosse

Piper Higgins -Williams Crew

Sam Johnson - Washington College Baseball

Oliver Lawrence - Colby Rugby

Owen McElroy - Georgetown Lacrosse

Layne McKeown - Hamilton Field Hockey

Ellie Miller - Swarthmore Lacrosse

George Raymond - Gettysburg Lacrosse

Cayleigh Ryan - Wesleyan Basketball

Hannah Schwoebel - St. Lawrence Basketball

Will Stevens - Skidmore Lacrosse

Ellie Storey - Hamilton Basketball

Andrew Stuber - Michigan Football

Peter Swindel - Loyola Lacrosse

Caroline Tornquist - Dartmouth Ultimate Frisbee

Will Wilson - St. Lawrence Golf

Keep an eye out for ...

Izzy Boodell - Georgetown Soccer commit

Cassius Chinlund - California High School tennis star

Tate Kuster - Gettysburg Lacrosse commit

Kyle Murray Smith - KUA Lacrosse and Hockey

Finn O’Hara - UVM Lacrosse Commit

Of course there are many coaches in our alumni ranks who continue to dedicate their lives to coaching future stars! Here are just a few lucky ones who are currently making a living in athletics.

PJ Calello - Division 1 Lacrosse Referee

Chris Feifs - UVM Lacrosse Head Coach

Jon Ferrari - Philadelphia Eagles Vice President

Je rey Kingston - LA Dodgers Front O ce

Miles Kynigos - Weymouth FC 1st Team Performance Analyst

Peter Marlette - Union Omaha Soccer GM

Derek Marks - Binghamton Lacrosse Coach

Billy McCutcheon - Wagner Lacrosse Head Coach

Thomas Mero - Cincinnati Reds Operations

Quentin Nelson - Colts Football Guard

Aaron Nwonkwo - Jalt Le Mans - France

Joe Pohlad - Twins Baseball Front O ce

Ronnie Sanchez - UNC Charlotte head coach

Carter Westfahl - Natural Selection Tour CEO

Wyatt Pastor Middlebury Hockey

Carter Storey St. Lawrence Basketball

Anna Peterson Hamilton Lacrosse

Rachel Storey Bowdoin Basketball

Gri n Roeder St. Lawrence XC

Jack Stuzin Yale Lacrosse

Jackson Selvala Michigan Basketball

Sam Wilson Middlebury Football

Bernard Zoungrana Harvard Football

Charles Willmott

Williams Football

Sydney Zoehrer Yale Sailing

And here are some 2022 graduates who played college sports

Owen Stevens

Yale Diving

Pictured Above: #18797 Aron Nwonkwo playing for Jalt Le Mans in France last season. #20705 Quentin Nelson - Colts Football Guard.

As we approach Kiniya’s 105th summer, we’re excited to welcome our alums back on campus for our once every five year KINIYA REUNION! Save the date for August 18-20, 2023! All former campers, sta and families are invited. Whether you were a camper under Miss V.B, Harry Brown, Jack & Mimi Williams, Marnie McDonagh or are one of our beloved Dear Dudley pals, we are all part of the same Camp community and we welcome you!

Lodging will be available on campus in camper cabins Friday and Saturday night, all meals and activities are included, and we’ll top it o with a celebratory 105th dinner at Coleman Hall on saturday evening!

RSVPs will go live in the spring.

There is great excitement in the air!

Dudley's Shoulder Season Programming

By #10555 Dave Langston

Just as the summer ends and the Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association (DKAA) wraps up its annual gathering, the yearround team and a few remaining sta extend the summer program to a handful of visiting groups.

This year’s shoulder programs kicked o with visitors from Mountain Lakes Services. These individuals worked with camp facilitators and sta to explore new activities and fully experience play in the outdoors.

After the Labor Day weekend, the local Boquet Valley Central School District visited campus on consecutive days. Sixth, eighth and tenth graders enjoyed a unique “Dudley Day.” Each grade participated in an experiential curriculum designed for our local students.

The annual trip to Camp for New Canaan Country School eighth graders came next. This four-day experience o ers a taste of camp programs, preparing students for lots of cooperative learning during the regular school year. This year, we o ered a new leadership curriculum for NCCS ninth graders during their classic Dudley Adirondack trips.

1: University of Vermont Lacrosse team at Dudley. 2: New Canaan Country School group shot on Brodie Hill. 3: #22569 Tommy Burke flying high at the ropes course. 4: #16999 Jess and #13804 Matt Storey with #25330 Jamie Johson in the Dudley kitchen.

The last school visit for the fall season came from the University of Vermont Lacrosse Program. Coach #16319 Chris Feifs brought his team across the lake to experience the place that introduced him to the game. The 53 team members and coaches, including our own #22569 Tommy Burke, utilized the high and low elements of the challenge course to develop stronger interactions with each other and enhance their communication skills.

The Dudley athletic fields also remain active in support of area athletic teams. The Boquet Valley Boys and Girls Modified and Varsity Soccer teams play on the upper fields for practices and home games throughout the fall season. The combined Moriah/ Boquet Valley cross country team ran on our newly created ambling course on the Frisbie Farm for three of their home meets. Dudley hosted the Boquet Valley Youth Commission Biddy Soccer tournament in September and October; seeing hundreds of kids playing on the nine fields north of the tennis courts was quite a sight. Camp is committed to supporting community programming that is connected with our mission, and we love being able to share our facilities and spaces with our neighbors.

5: #25223 Liz Moore (left) with NCCS. 6: #22569 Tommy Burke and #16319 Chris Feifs on Dudley's main campus. 6: #19882 Malcolm Brown (center) with BVCS.

Giving Comes in Di erent Ways

By #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick and #25075 Leslee MacKenzie

Thousands of campers, sta , and leaders have come through the gates of our beloved Camps. All of our experiences are unique, and our memories reflect our own camp days or volunteer and sta roles. In spite of those di erences, what we often share is the desire to give back—living the motto, "The other fellow first.”

Just as others paved the way ahead of us, it is now our turn to invest in Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya for future generations. Each year hundreds of campers experience the "best summer ever" because of community support.

Our Camps are strong and continue to benefit from the hard work of our directors, leaders, and sta —our precious human capital. Our strength is also a reflection of having the necessary financial resources and wise investments made possible through the support of past capital campaigns. This long-term stewardship ensures that our land and buildings are well maintained and that we can o er the best environment for our campers and the programming they deserve.

While the means of supporting Camp have broadened over the years, the methods have too. Most donations still arrive at Camp in the form of a check. Still, other options such as credit cards or electronic payment systems, including Venmo, are gaining in both convenience and preference. In addition, many donors are finding it easy to make a recurring Evergreen donation each month to support Camp all year long.

Donating appreciated securities may have additional tax benefits for some donors as these gifts can be transferred directly to Camp. Please check with your tax advisor for guidance.

When you make a gift, please consider if your employer has a corporate match program. They can double your donation and allow greater impact. Both big and small employers often have matching gift programs.

Annual Fund giving continues to be a key focus of Camps' development e orts. Our goal in 2022 is to raise $900,000. We are making great progress towards that number. Each year achieving that goal comes down to our final push in November and December. We appreciate your participation in any amount. The primary beneficiary of the Annual Fund is camper scholarships, with 156 campers benefitting from partial or full scholarships in the summer of 2022. In addition, 336 additional campers have benefited from our tiered tuition program. We are committed to keeping Camp a ordable. This multi-tiered free choice fee structure and ample scholarship dollars provide options that meet the individualized needs of families and encourage campers to return each year. This e ort is a priority. Additional funds raised support leadership programs and ongoing facility maintenance.

Each individual and family seeks to support Camp in their own way and those goals change with time. There are many di erent ways to help Camp financially. For some, a deferred gift through estate planning may be a way to support future generations and the long-term needs of the Camp. Letting our development team know your intentions to make such a gift enters you into the Beckman Society. This group has a growing number of donors, including those who have contributed to the Camp Dudley Foundation.

Foundations structured to support philanthropic e orts (including donor-advised funds) may also be an additional avenue of support to consider. IRAs are powerful vehicles that our young professionals use to harness the time value of money. However, our older alums who are required to take minimum distributions from their IRAs may receive tax benefits if they gift a portion of that distribution directly to Camp. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor to ensure this gift strategy meets your personal goals.

Please visit our website, find a link in our electronic newsletters, or respond directly to our Annual Giving Day communications to make an online gift. Our website can provide more information on all giving options by using the "Give Back" tab on the main page. In addition, the Camp directors and development team are available to personalize this information to best meet your needs and help maximize your gift's impact.

Finally, thank you for being an advocate and ambassador for Camp. Your gift makes a di erence, and your ongoing involvement in our community keeps us thriving. Whether you find a lost sheep, attend an alumni event, make a financial contribution, or support our campaigns, you keep Camp strong. campdudley.org/givenow

Back Row L to R: #20176 Laurel Henderson, #20916 Sarah Rider, #21503 Ian Porter, #19674 George Wells, #21013 Sarah McKani, #20751 Ryan Kelley, #18080 Alex Flynn, #19938 Pete O'Brien. Front Row L to R: #19583 Jonah Florence, #19666 Guthrie McGlynn. Attending but not pictured: #23219 Margaret Lee

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Washington, DC, Spring 2022

A great crew gathered in the late spring in DC. This was one of the first gatherings of the faithful after a challenging period of isolation. The smiles on the faces tell the story of the joy that was felt.

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Washington, DC, October 2022

Weather challenges, prior commitments, and some wee ones running a fever left a small but mighty crew. The team put together 40 recipe bags for Horton’s Kids families to cook together this month. L to R: Brendan Dolan (Monica's dad), #11156 John Lowry, #21256 Ali Ulin, #15569 Kathleen Dolan (Monica's mom and sta member in the 90s), #21633 Jack Skilton, #17982 Matt “Rooster” McElroy, #21107 Will Dobbs, #23329 Katie Pan, #23769 Monica Dolan

San Francisco, CA, December 2021

L to R: #22088 Chandler Ryan, #20444 Hanna McPheron, #21654 Miki Howson, #20975 Zoe McPheron, #20535 Giulia Campana

New York, NY, Spring 2022

San Francisco, CA, April 2022 Museum of Modern Art, Art Bash

to R: #20444 Hanna McPheron, #19319 Blair Johnson, #13320 Heather Titterton, #19667 PJ Titterton, #24870 Jen Guimaraes

San Francisco, CA, Spring 2022

to R: #19319 Blair Johnson, #20444 Hanna McPheron, #19667 PJ Titterton, #24870 Jen Guimaraes

Meet

Matt McElroy and Sarah McKani

Matt first stepped foot on campus as part of the illustrious ‘Cubs of 2000’ cohort. A second generation camper with plenty of family ties (father, #10982 Greg; brother, #17882 Andrew; uncle, #11838 Jimmy; uncle, #12394 John; cousins #21194 Owen and #22494 Stuart McElroy and cousin #16794 Kyle Swingle), he attended Dudley each successive year as a camper. While Matt’s commitment to competitive soccer prevented him from ascending the leadership ranks, his love for Camp was reignited when he arrived at Davidson College in 2007, where he was reunited with several Dudley alums. When he graduated from the University of Hartford in 2012, with a job o er that started in October, Matt knew exactly how he was going to spend his summer–in the Senior Division as a co-leader of Colgate cabin! There were many highlights that season, including the opportunity to spend time in Colchester, VT, helping future Kiniya campers enjoy mini-week.

Matt began his career in the Audit practice at Grant Thornton, LLP and then moved into Transaction Services, providing support around mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Matt currently works as a Manager with Pipaya Partners, LLC., a boutique M&A Finance and Accounting Consulting firm based in Tysons Corner, VA. He enjoys serving the middle-market for the sense of genuine collaboration with his clients, helping business owners realize their goals.

Since moving to Washington, DC, Matt has been involved with Dudley’s partner organization, Horton’s Kids. He was part of a group of young Camp alums who led two fundraising extravaganzas for Horton’s Kids scholarship participants. He has also assisted in their tutoring program and is currently mentoring an eighth grader from the Horton’s Kids group.

Matt is extremely grateful for his network of Dudley friends, many of whom he came to know long after his time in Westport. He has found these alums to be some of his most important adult friends, whether they are assisting with career advice, helping to tease out personal problems, or conducting late night conversations on how best to “save the world.”

Matt is excited to continue the excellent DKAA work done by those who served before him. Says Matt, “I will challenge myself and others to bring new, exciting ways to engage with all of our alumni.”

#21013 Sarah “Bear” McKani began working at Kiniya as a leader during the summer of 2008, and she has been thrilled to find ways to be involved with Camp ever since. Bear grew up going to Dudley reunions hosted by her grandparents, Sally and #15400 Bill Sword, in Princeton. As a camper, she attended Camp Jeanne d’Arc, then Dudley’s sister camp.

Bear was overjoyed when Dudley expanded to include girls, and dove in to all that Kiniya had to o er in Colchester. Bear was a leader in the Senior Division for two summers, ran the hike hut, instructed sailing, and led Junior Beach. Bear also ran Hymn Sing at Kiniya from 2009 through 2012, and, with the help of #19629 D’Anne Hurd, wrote “‘Neath the Pines,” which is now part of Kiniya’s final five.

Bear is a lawyer in the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. After studying English and French at Wesleyan University, she attended Georgetown University Law Center, where she received special recognition for pro bono service. While in DC, she also tutored with Horton’s Kids, a Dudley community partner organization. At the Antitrust Division, Bear serves on the Women’s Subcommittee of the Diversity Committee and continues to do pro bono housing work.

After Bear finished law school in 2016, Marnie and Kat generously o ered her the opportunity to come back for another summer, and Bear leapt at the chance to lead Hymn Sing while studying for the bar on the shores of Lake Champlain. Needless to say, Junior Beach beats the law school library!

Bear lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her partner, Kunal. Many of her closest friends are Dudley and Kiniya alums, and she hopes that her work with the DKAA will help o er opportunities to all alumni to connect with the Camp community.

#6206 Les Cizek, Fort Bragg, CA, sent us a great shot from his studio and included a picture of some of his current projects. To learn more about Les’ creative work visit foursisterswoodworking.com.

#7104 Stephan Murray writes, “Still spend my time in Hohokus, NJ, Shelter Island, NY, and Delray Beach, FL. I have special memories of super leaders during my four years at Dudley (1945-1948)—Bill Pryor, Chief Beckman, Bumps Johnson, Paul Filer, and Art Garner. Wonderful men! I miss those wonderful summers in Westport.”

#7381 Paul Lutz, Marietta, GA, celebrated another birthday in early August with his family. By all reports, things are going very well for Paul in Georgia.

#8032 Gerrit White, The Villages, FL, wrote in September. Says Gerrit, “Elizabeth joined me in retirement this year after a business career and 32 years of teaching in the SUNY system. Post COVID lockdown, we’re on track to visit 13 countries this year. We are enjoying our active lifestyle living in The Villages, Florida. Our most recent trip included a bicycle tour through Slovenia, Italy, and Austria thanks to good habits formed at Dudley for ten years. The photo above was taken in Austria after one of our daily bike rides through the Valley of the Alps during our tour with VBT (Vermont Biking Tours ).”

#8497 Ken Hill, Altadena, CA, let us know that he recently bumped into #13278 Chip Fairchild. Both were at the Pasadena Symphony and Pops gala, which was held in front of the Pasadena City Hall. This was an event to honor “philanthropic luminaries” of the symphony. The photo shows Ken and Freddi on a wide screen so all 350+ attendees could see.

#8608 Bob Stroud, Concord, MA, celebrated opening day of the 2022 season by proudly flying the colors of both Camps.

#8674 Bill Vanneman Jr., Lexington, MA, bumped into #23928 Jaleel Worrell on Okemo Mountain in September. Bill reported Jaleel is doing very well—now a HS senior applying to college!

#9137 Ken White, Westport, NY, was visiting a friend on Shelter Island when he noticed a sign to Trieber’s farm. He drove by and stopped to say hello; unfortunately all the Triebers were out of town. Ken left a message with the farm manager.

#9181 Dave Hoppock, Orinda, CA, wrote in July. Says Dave, “I was at the golf driving range this morning when I hear ‘Hello, Dave.’ Next to me is #7714 Tom Trowbridge We both live in Orinda, California, and over the years have been involved in downtown Orinda planning. We were both warming up for a local golf exchange of senior golfers from local golf clubs.”

#9191 Carleton Cleveland, Naples, FL, and #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick, Greenwich, CT, met in Florida in April. Says Cleve, “We are making sure that the construction of the farmworker housing in Immokalee, Florida, is on target and up to code!” Liz, her brother, and her parents joined Cleve on a tour of the town’s housing needs and pending solution before enjoying a repast of Mexican food at a local restaurant. When finished, the complex will house farmworker families in 128 safe, sanitary, and sustainable rental units and provide the community with a soccer field, basketball court, and a learning center for the children!

#9751 Jack Kotz, Charlestown, SC, was attending the Dartmouth graduation ceremony in May. Here’s his report. “Dartmouth graduation was great as usual. (It is our third. One more to go.) One treat was to see #23372 Kathy Wiseman again and to meet #25416 Alice Tornquist plus their daughters." L to R #22316 Caroline Tornquist, #25416 Alice Tornquist, #21772 Abby Wiseman, #23372 Kathy Wiseman, #9751 Jack Kotz, #22490 Andrew Kotz, #12190 David Kotz, #21790 Mara Kotz.

#10540 Dave Merrihew, Keyport, WA, shared news of his retirement with over 35 years of public service: 21 years with the USN & USNR, 16 years with WA State Department of Corrections, plus other contract work to the DOD and short stints in the private sector working Y2K. Dave also reported that brothers #10600 Kim Merrihew (Akron, NY) and #10741 Paul Merrihew (Lancaster, NY) have also retired.

#10617 Rodger Stebbins, Fairfield, CT, wrote of his recent retirement. Says Rodger, “After forty years as an educator in independent and public schools, twenty-nine of which I dedicated as a school counselor to Fairfield Public Schools, I have retired from the education field. As I was walking with a longtime, close friend at a spectacular park in Groton Long Point on September 21st, we passed a group of young students carrying field equipment. The student interaction reminded me of the engagement and interpersonal relationships that educational experiences invite and encourage. What a profound privilege to have been an active and enriched participant in the learning process, vital growth, and impressionable development of youth in first-rate schools during my career as a teacher and school counselor! I wish to express my gratitude to Camp Dudley, Ohio Wesleyan University, Lesley College Graduate School, and varied professional experiences for providing an excellent foundation toward my tenure as an educator.”

#11699 Adam Fischer, Dedham, MA, is currently serving as the Head of School at the Rashi School in Dedham.

#11846 TC Canning, Pelham, NY, was surprised by a visit from #10643 Matt “Q” Quigley and #9061 Rollie “Stich” Stichweh in June. Q brought along three replica vintage West Point flannel jerseys (circa 1949) that are emblazoned with #16, the number that Stich wore during his QB days at Army. During the meeting, TC went over his “takeaways and recommendations” from last year’s Army-Navy game, which Stich plans to pass on to the Army coaching sta in advance of this fall’s classic!

#11965 Chris Van Munching, Darien, CT, made the latest Champ sighting. Chris proudly reported that Champ has once again been spotted, this time while picking up his son #22565 Leo from Providence College. Check out the photographic proof above. It is hard to remember the last time there was a sighting at Swim Point, but it is great to know the legend lives on.

#12640 Tyler Chapman, Sherburne, MA, and #11904 John Ulin, San Marino, CA, reported one of those lucky and chance meetings that happened at The Hub in Boston during September. The photo supports the claim that Team Chapman was out in force for breakfast that morning!

#11824 Michael Bastian, Brookfield, MA, was installed at his new church of joint service. Michael will be pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Oxford, MA, and act as Priest-in-Charge of the Church of the Reconciliation in Webster, MA. This installation was nearly two years in the making as a result of pandemic-related delays. Says Michael, “These are two small churches, but they’re resilient and generous. Church— Better Together has become our mission.” Michael is third from the left above.

#13891 Matt Rogers, Arlington, VA, shared the news of his son, #25891 Connor Rogers, being confirmed this spring at their church. Says Matt, “Connor mentioned Dudley during his statement of faith speech. He also discussed ‘One Light’ and Hymn Sing as a very spiritually important song and event for him. The organist and a vocalist even performed it during the service, which was fantastic. After the service, this older guy, Hugh Barton, walks up to us and introduces himself. Says he went to Dudley in the 40s. He can’t remember his camp number and says he hasn’t thought of Dudley in years. And he’s been going to this church for decades but has never heard anyone mention it until now.” Hugh Barton is #7258

Matt continues, “Well, he said memories came rushing back in. I told him about the website, the archives, and the DC reunion. He said he’d gone through the archives and found his cabin photos! I’ve attached a photo of us at church.” L to R Connor Rogers, Matt Rogers, Hugh Barton.

#15133 Mark “Valky” Valkenburgh, Fox Point, WI, and his family have moved from Boston to their new home in Wisconsin. Valky and his wife Emily have strong ties to the Adirondacks and vow this move will not keep them from visiting with their boys. Valky and his family are shown at Niagara Falls, being tourists.

#16384 Taylor Brown, Reston, VA, and his wife Jenna Cameron shared this great image of their growing babies, Calen Jay and Emery Drew Cameron.

#16950 Garrett Bastable, Fayetteville, NY, is the VP of Operations at Density.io, a startup with it's manufacturing facility in Syracuse. Density has been through several rounds of funding and is now Central New York’s first “unicorn” company. In March 2022, they opened a large expanded manufacturing facility in a renovated building in the center of downtown Syracuse. Their product uses infrared technology and counts people entering and exiting facilities anonymously. Above, Garrett and his team at the opening of their Whitlock manufacturing facility in Syracuse.

#17129 Sam Routhier, New York, NY, wrote in the spring. Says Sam, “I had my day made today when my advisee, #25703 Lincoln Perez, told me he was about to be an Aide at Dudley this summer. It came up because our session was about networking, and I told the kids how working at Dudley landed me my first job. Lincoln said, ‘Wait, that’s my summer camp!’ and I was so happy.” Additionally, Sam reported that things were going well on his end. He has 15 years of teaching and is in year 12 at KIPP in NYC. Sam added that he and his wife have a twoyear-old baby girl, Kirin, and that they are expecting another child in September.

#18141 Fran Bisselle, Cleveland, OH. Fran, Head of School at Hathaway Brown, checked in at the end of the 2021-22 school year. She was excited about joining Kiniya as a 2022 chapel speaker. Says Fran, “#19541 Lucy graduated last year from University of Pennsylvania with a masters in teaching and is teaching Spanish in Denver! #19641 Aggie graduated from Columbia

University in October 2021 and has a terrific advancement job in Manhattan!” Fran continued, “I just love Hathaway Brown School—it has been quite a crazy few years (for all) but I truly love my school.” Pictured; Fran, Lucy, Agnes, and David Vincent, center back.

#18646 Geo Carrigan, Colorado Springs, CO, reported a recent gathering with his father, #25246 Patrick Carrigan, and longtime friend #10846 Bob Langston. Bob had traveled to Colorado for a conference and took some time to connect and swap stories. L to R Bob Langston, Patrick Carrigan, Geo Carrigan.

#18785 Jack Krueger, Chicago, IL, #19172 Scott Sewall, Brooklyn, NY, #19116 Will Plumb, Wellesley, MA, and #18975 Tom McKeown, Chicago, IL, were celebrating birthdays together at Pinehurst, NC.

#19117 Cris Ramirez, Ojai, CA, started as the Director of Student & Residential Life (Dean of Students) at Besant Hill School of Happy Valley. He started his new position in September and has moved to Ojai. According to the pictures we have seen, Cris has been enjoying the California weather with his students.

#19172 Scott “Scooter” Sewall, Brooklyn, NY, and #20446 Laura Canning’s wedding was in June. Scooter and Laura reported that a huge contingent of folks from our Camp community were on hand to witness the event.

#19230 Anna Carter Florence, Decatur, GA, was a featured speaker again this year at the Festival of Homiletics in Denver. CO. This event is a major professional conference for pastors, ministers, and rabbis from a wide range of faiths. It is not surprising to learn that Anna connected with #11584 Rev. Dr. Peter Allen and #10846 Rev. Bob Langston at the event.

#19529 Dave Ballinger, Philadelphia, PA, started a new adventure in January with colleague Jordan Smith. Dave and Jordan are now operating a franchise called Code Ninjas, a STEM-focused bootcamp for kids aged five to 14. “We are beyond ecstatic to bring this educational program to Philly,” said David from his South Philly headquarters. “It’s di cult to find fun enrichment activities for younger kids that love video games, technology, and computers. At Code Ninjas, we want to take that passion and give it room to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment. We know that the future is online and on computers. Our curriculum is specifically designed for kids with that in mind. We hope to build a strong positive presence in the community for years to come.”

#19801 Captain Nick Donahue USMC, Fort Lee, Petersburg, VA, was recently promoted. Shown below as a lieutenant before his promotion, Nick completed a three-year tour of duty at Camp Pendleton, CA. In October he started a career-level school for eight months at Fort Lee. Nick was a leader at Camp in 2014. His big sister #21004 Molly Donahue is in Brooklyn working in NYC at a startup with her buddies from John Hopkins. Molly was a Kiniya leader in 2011. Nick’s dad #10801 Dave Donahue and his mom Lizzie are in Yokosuka, Japan, on assignment with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Dave is supporting the US Navy’s 7th Fleet and the US Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. They have a house on Tokyo Bay and in the evenings have a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji.

#19912 Victor Jacquemont, Paris, France, shared news. Says Victor, “I am now the proud father of Bérénice (born 3/12/2020) and husband of Charlotte (marriage 6/03/2019); our family lives in Paris. I tell my wife regularly about life at Camp and the wonderful friends I met there, but what makes Camp such a special place doesn’t come across easily with words—you need to actually see the place for a session or alumni gathering to capture it. The good news is, we hope to be back in nine years, when Bérénice will discover Kinya! We will do our best to come to the US sooner and visit. Camp remains a cherished place in my heart.” Victor works for McKinsey in Paris.

#20050 Katie Grabowy, New York, NY, finally took her clinical exam and passed to earn her LCSW credentials. She has been working at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in NYC for the last five years as an inpatient social worker. With her new license she received a promotion to Social Work Supervisor and is now overseeing the day-to-day operations of the social work department at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. Katie started working at Kiniya the day after she passed the exam. She is pictured in action on Senior Beach.

#20108 Eliza Davis, Weston, VT, enjoyed a WNBA basketball game with #20444 Hanna McPheron this summer! Says Eliza, “It was awesome to be with such an amazing woman cheering on other amazing women!” Hanna even caught a t-shirt!

#20278 Kelsey Goodwin, Portland, ME, is starting her third school year as the Youth Program Director at Portland Community Squash (PCS). PCS is a nonprofit community center in Portland, Maine, that uses the sport of squash as a means to serve youth of diverse backgrounds. This season, PCS will be coaching over 80 students in three di erent after-school programs, 70% of whom receive full financial aid. This fall Kelsey is participating in a Pickleball Tournament (inspired by #22774 Linda McPheron, the resident Kiniya Pickleball expert) as part of PCS’ yearly Coastal Challenge fundraiser. Wish her luck! Kelsey encourages any Dudley-Kiniya alums who are passing through Portland to stop by 66 Noyes Street for a tour or a match!

#20698 Max Patterson, Danvers, MA, was married in July and sent along this great photo of the Dudley family that shared the special day. They are (from left to right, top to bottom): #12727 David Stichter, #21626 Jack McDonough, #20380 Sarah Stichter, #13298 Laurie Stichter, #11690 John Stichter, Brian Patterson, #20390 Molly Stichter, #19636 Aidan Moran, #19529 David Ballinger, #18731 David McCann, #20698 Max Patterson, #19331 Dylan McCann.

#20951 Mackenzie Timbel, Denver, CO, writes a weekly blog on Substack titled What Needs Knowing. She explores topics about sports, books, and cultural happenings in a volume released every Friday afternoon. To subscribe for free, visit whatneedsknowing. substack.com. Even Marnie is a weekly subscriber, so it must be worth it! Pictured: Mackenzie with #21518 Nick Ansell during her brief visit to Kiniya this summer.

#21124 Turner Thompson, Los Angeles, CA, and #22157 Will Wasley, La Canada, CA, are both Dudley and LA friends. They graduated in Spring 2022 from McGill.

#21411 Hannah Williams, Brooklyn, NY, former Kiniya Athletic Department Head, has accepted an invitation to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer! As an Eswatini Country Desk Ocer working in Youth Development, Hannah will be heading to Africa for two years in February and fully immersing herself within the Swati communities and learning the culture and language. Hannah will be serving as a mentor for children and young adults, empowering them to be active change agents in their own lives.

#21702 Sarah (Taco) Hayes, Manhattan Beach, CA, #22675 Taylor Gough, and #23296 Emily Reusswig enjoyed a lunch break during a visit just before camp in Lake Placid.

#21804 Henry Gillis, St. Louis, MO, visited the Payne family in the United Kingdom and took this great photo.

#22498 Sydney Soka, Slingerlands, NY, was recently featured tutoring a student from Horton’s Kids on their website. Sydney is a Kiniya alum/Horton volunteer and gets to work with students in the after-school program.

#22510 Connor Matteson, Florham Park, NJ, says his new book, The World as You’ll Live It: A Young Person’s Guide to the Next Thirty Years, is out and available for purchase at all your favorite book outlets. Connor is eager to graduate in May 2023 and is already looking forward to getting his job search in the DC area started.

#22569 Tommy Burke, Palm Beach, FL, visited Camp Dudley with the UVM Lacrosse team in September for a day of training and team building. Tommy is shown with his coach #16319 Chris Fiefs. See the mention of the team’s visit on page 36.

#22675 Taylor Gough, Elizabethtown, NY, graduated from SUNY Oneonta in May 2022 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Science/Pre-PT, Cum Laude. While there, she played on the soccer team for four years, earned four years of recognition on the SUNYAC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll, was a member of the Health Preprofessional Honor Society (Alpha Epsilon Delta), a member of the National College Athlete Honor Society (Chi Alpha Sigma), a member of Oneonta Players Reaching Others (OPROS), Treasurer of the Exercise Science Club, a member of the Outdoor Adventure Club, and earned Dean’s List or Provost’s List six of eight semesters. She was Student of the Month for the Exercise Science/Sports Management Department. In August, Taylor will begin her studies in the DPT program at Clarkson University. What a treat to have Taylor on the A-Hut sta at Dudley for the summer!

#22685 Sarah Miller, Hanover, NH, is spending the fall semester studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Says Sarah, “I’ve always loved the idea of living in a new city and experiencing an unfamiliar culture. I have loved meeting new locals, making friends with students from universities around the US, and exploring the city. This was a big step out of my comfort zone, as I grew up in a small town in New Hampshire and attend a liberal arts school in a small town in Pennsylvania. There are so many aspects of Camp that have helped me feel comfortable in these new, challenging situations and helped me grow as a person. I am taking a psychology of leadership course, and it is really interesting to see the parallels in the topics discussed in class and what I have recently learned from my leadership development at Camp.” Sarah is excited to study in Málaga, Spain, next semester

and compare these very unique cultural experiences. She is grateful to the Camp community for inspiring her to challenge herself this year!

#22898 Whitney Phelps, Slingerlands, NY, relayed this small world story. Says Whitney, “I was driving down Rte. 6 towards Marconi Beach with my mom, dad (#8498 Jud Phelps), and #25014 Kate Adams, when all four of us simultaneously shouted out, pointing to the Dudley/ Kiniya magnet on the back of the car ahead. I pull along to the right of the car (in the other lane) to beep—and do a double take. Before my eyes were #25368 Erinn Harley-Lewis and her family. We went on our way and the next thing I knew, she was pulling up behind me at Marconi Beach to drop o our respective gear and families for a day at the beach. That made my day—weekend—year!"

Former Kiniya Waterfront sta #23167 Olly Harvey, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, #24803 Edd Harvey, Macclesfield, UK, #24422 Ed Dryden, Hooley, UK, #22760 Alex Foster, Teddington, UK, and current Mimi’s Lodge sta er #24809 Sekani Springer, Christ Church, Barbados, had a lovely meetup in London this September. These boys had a nice catch-up together on their side of the pond after so many summers together on ours. In this picture is a decade of continual UK sta , 2013-2022! Pictured: L to R: Olly, Edd, Sekani, Ed.

#23216 Kate Benzian, Santa Barbara, CA, and #23296 Emily Reusswig met in April in NYC. Kate and Emily were ALs at Kiniya four years ago.

#23296 Emily Reusswig, Mechanicsburg, PA, had her final production at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. The show was called Let the Right One In and happened just before Emily’s graduation. #21411 Hannah Williams, Brooklyn, NY, (center) and #23396 Sophie Reusswig attended the special production.

#23398 Kendyl Brower, Los Gatos, CA, got to enjoy a tasty meal with #26492 Tyla-Anne White during her travels after camp.

#23673 Chloe Mitchell, Greenwich, CT, is teaching 3rd grade at Greenwich Country Day School in their Co-Teacher program. She is also currently working to recruit one of her students to apply for Kiniya for this upcoming summer. Picture is Chloe with her juggling, unicycling tigers (JUT), a club she runs at school! Says Chloe, “This club is in fact what it sounds like—so much fun!”

#23794 Nael Karpinski, Golden, CO, has taken on the role of Student Body President this school year. In her college search, she considers those where she can further develop her leadership skills and moral character. The United States Naval Academy immediately caught her attention and she is in the midst of the application process. She would love to earn an appointment to the academy. Says Nael, “I want to selflessly serve my country and make a di erence in the world through commissioning as a Naval O cer.”

#23958 Jack Ryan, Roswell, GA, #23638 Peter Elliott, Lake Forest, IL, #23961 Wilson Skinner, San Rafael, CA, #23548 Chris Kaufmann, Anderson, SC, and #23667 Calvin Stuart, New Canaan, CT (all 2022 Camp Dudley Leaders) went to Athens, GA for the University of Georgia vs. Auburn football game in October. Most of these guys traveled across the country to spend a weekend together they will never forget. To top o the great weekend, the Georgia Bulldogs won 42-10 in "The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry."

#24607 Emily Waugh, Dover, MA, just completed a traveling art installation funded by the Dover Cultural Council, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Town of Dover, and Dover Parks and Recreation. The artwork includes three large canvas paintings perpendicular to a rolling base platform and represents the individual development that occurs as someone grows up in her hometown of Dover, Massachusetts. The piece will be displayed sometime this fall. “I can’t wait for everyone to see it!” says Emily.

#25186 Julian “Raj” Nelson-Saunders, Gwynn Oak, MD, is now Junior Operations and Publications Specialist at the US Commission on Civil Rights in Washington, DC. Says Raj, “During the interview process, they mentioned that my summer camp experience was interesting to them and made me stand out from the other applicants. So I wanted to, again, thank you guys for the awesome opportunity you gave me.”

#25416 Alice Tornquist, Arlington, VA, and #8580 Bob Craft, Washington, DC, took a “walk in a DC park this spring.” Said Alice, “It’s a beautiful day and Bob is a great tour guide. Who knew there was such a lovely, woodsy oasis right here in DC.”

#25553 Nat Simmons, Plattsburgh, NY, started her first job as an interventionist at Chazy Elementary School in Plattsburgh, NY. She teaches two students from Brazil and others who may be delayed in school due to COVID or other factors.

#25571 Sean and #25271 Liam Melvin, Guilford, CT, were part of Guilford’s “Pilgrim Fellowship” Mission Trip in the spring. They spent a week with many of their classmates spending time with a community outside San Juan repairing homes—roof repair, painting—damaged by Hurricane Maria. Sean (L) and Liam (R) are shown as they boarded a 3:00 a.m. bus for Newark Airport sporting the Dudley colors. Sister #25871 Rory Melvin doesn’t seem to take o her Kiniya sweatshirt, and all were anxious to be returning for summer 2022.

#26490 Leo and #26493 Fred Sargent, York, UK, traveled quite a bit after their summer at Kiniya! Some highlights included New York City, Orlando, and Boston! Leo says, “New York was amazing, but I’ve got to say that Boston was my favorite.” They got to meet up with friends and camp compatriots #26228 Grady Short and #26492 Tyla-Anne

during their travels. Pictured L to R: Leo, Grady, Fred.

#26492 Tyla-Anne White, Horshaw, West Sussex, UK, had the best time traveling around the US after camp—from Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, to Phoenix, Pennsylvania, and New York City! Her favorite place so far has been Boston, but she loved all the hiking and exploring she got up to in California and Arizona. During her travels she got to meet up with some fellow Kiniya friends, including #23398 Kendyl Brower, #24809 Sekani Springer, #26490 Leo Sargent, and #26493 Fred Sargent.

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DUDLEY KINIYA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

PERSON OF THE YEAR - #8191 ALF KAEMMERLEN

The Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association is proud to honor the fellowship and contributions of #8191 Alf Kaemmerlen. Alf is a cherished member of our community, recognized for his legendary athleticism, soaring height, and, above all, for his kindness and integrity.

Alf joined the Camp family in the summer of 1951 as a Dudley Cub in Adirondack Lodge, where he was described as Camp’s “best athlete and best friend.” Over twelve summers in Westport, he rose through the leadership ranks as an Aide, Junior Leader, and Leader, demonstrating the "The other fellow first" at each step.

As an alumnus, Alf has continued to give back to Camp by serving on the Board of Managers from 1970 to 1975, including as its secretary, and on the Camp Dudley Foundation Board from 2017 to 2021. He has also been integral in connecting the Princeton, New Jersey community to Camp.

Those who shared a cabin, a team, or a board term with Alf describe him as kind, modest, decent, and skilled – a friend who quietly leads by modeling unselfishness, honesty, and diligence.

When Camp Dudley’s mission grew to include girls, Alf embraced Kiniya, o ering support, encouragement, and basketball courts! True to form, while Alf ensured that Kiniya girls would have plenty of opportunities for friendly competition, he also insisted on honoring the other fellow, dedicating Kiniya’s courts to #2621 Lee K. Carr, who introduced Alf to Camp.

With gratitude for his 71 years of service to Camp Dudley, we are thrilled to honor #8191, Alfred W. Kaemmerlen as the 2022 Person of the Year.

Future Campers

#15385 Pete Maiurano, West Newton, MA, and wife #19555 Lauren Widing Maiurano announced the birth of their third, Josephine “Phinie” Joan Maiurano on August 11, 2022.

#15910 Nick Farrell, Brooklyn, NY, and his wife Krista announced the birth of Oliver Gregor Farrell on August 4, 2022.

#16029 Joshua Leland, Washington, DC, and his wife Natalie Kone welcomed their daughter, Aurelia Audrey Kone Leland, on March 3, 2022.

#17119 Mark O’Neal and his wife Katie announced the birth of Cameron O’Neal on June 11, 2022.

#17654 David Fitzpatrick, Baltimore, MD, his wife Meredith, and his son James welcomed another Future Camper on July 9, 2022. William joined the fray and can't wait to spend his summers on Lake Champlain!

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#18467 Jack Aldrich, Brooklyn, NY, and wife Astrid delivered a baby boy named Gaël on August 11, 2022.

#21028 Monica and #17098 Carl Jackson, South Burlington, VT, announced the birth of their daughter Mae MacLeod Jackson on June 23, 2022. Older brother Charlie has been teaching her his favorite camp songs!

#16029 Joshua Leland, Washington, DC, and his partner Natalie Kone were married on December 11, 2021.

#19180 Lukas Ebeler, Hannover, Germany, married Leonie Schmitt in Hannover, July 18, 2022.

#17641 Matt Smith, Medford, MA, married Kim Tolleson in Providence, RI, July 30, 2022.

#19264 Jake Refojo, Wellesley, MA, married Jess Lowe in South Kingstown, RI, September 10, 2022.

#17984 Hank Allen, Ashburnham, MA, married Desiree Demski-Hamelin on September, 10, 2022 in Westmoreland, NH.

#18099 Will Tobin, Ithaca NY, married Alicia Bronzetti in Westport, NY, September 3, 2022.

#18655 Will Sword of Princeton, NJ, married Anne Sekley in Crozet, VA, on August 21, 2022.

#19172 Scott "Scooter" Sewall, Brooklyn, NY, married #20446 Laura Canning, Brooklyn, NY, in Tannersville, NY, June 18, 2022.

#19327 Ryan McSherry, Brooklyn, NY, married Danielle Campbell in Newport, RI, August 19, 2022.

#19658 Duncan Sewall Insuik, Milton, MA, married Hannah Insuik in Portland, ME, July 9, 2022.

#19840 Cameron Poler, Fairfield, CT, married Lauren Rupp in Seeley Lake, MT, on September 10th, 2022.

#20001 Marnie McDonagh, South Burlington, VT, married Stephen Dybas at Camp Kiniya on September 17, 2022.

#20698 Max Patterson, Orchard Park, NY, married Katharine Raiche in Topsfield, MA, July 23, 2022.

#4918 William (Bill) Denhard, Peabody, MA, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022. He was 101, believed to be the oldest alum connected to Camp. Bill was a camper from 1932 to 1934 and returned as a leader in 1939 in Danielson and 1940 and 1941 in Beal. From 1939 through 1941 he was the Photography Editor for the Last Whistle and had a leadership role in the Camera Club. Bill was pleased to have received both his 50 and 75year pins from Camp.

Bill was born in 1920 and grew up in Flushing and Bayside, NY. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from MIT. Much of his career was spent at the MIT Instrumentation Lab (later the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory). As Head of the Air Force Programs Department, Bill worked with a team of committed and talented support sta , engineers, and technicians to design, build, and test what were, and still may be, the world’s most reliable and accurate gyroscopes. These engineering achievements contributed greatly to the success of the MX missile guidance systems.

Bill was married to Barbara for 69 years until she passed away in 2016. They enjoyed many family gatherings and vacations. They traveled widely through the years. Bill is survived by three sons, Craig Denhard (Tammy), George Denhard (Flory) and Bruce Denhard (Karin); three grandchildren, Adam Denhard (Lexi), Mollie Denhard, and CJ Denhard.

#6976 Dr. James Hastings died peacefully at home on September 4, 2022. Jim attended Camp in 1944 as a leader in Poly. Camp Dudley and the Boy Scouts fostered a lifelong love of the outdoors and remained near and dear to his heart.

Jim grew up in Montclair, NJ, joining the Navy after attending Haverford College for a year. After two years of service, Jim returned to Haverford and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He then enrolled in the surgery program at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. There he met nursing student Margaret (Peg) Ross, whom he married in 1954 after graduation. Jim joined Princeton Medical Group, moving to Princeton, NJ, where he and Peg raised their four children.

Always generous with his time and resources, Jim volunteered for the Grenfell Mission in Newfoundland and for the Indian Health Services in Fort Defiance, AZ. He was active at Nassau Presbyterian Church and narrated many medical texts made available through Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.

During his medical career, Jim served for many years on various local, state, and national cancer task forces and committees, including the American Cancer Society National Task Force on Colorectal Cancer. He taught as Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Medical School until 1988. Family and community were central to Jim and Peg’s life together. They raised their four children in Princeton, enjoying time in the Poconos and at Rivermede, their farm in the Adirondacks.

Jim is predeceased by his parents and sister. He is survived by his wife, Peg, and children Nancy Zatzman (Jerry), #10788 Alan (Teresa Davis), Robert (#17900 Fritz Sabbow), #12242 Nick (Kim Mrazek), and grandchildren Josh, Sam, Julianne, #21642 Noah, #22642 Caleb, and Nina.

#7075 James F. Caird, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2022. Jim spent many years during the 1940s at Camp Dudley, often staying for the entire summer. The 1946 Last Whistle reveals his nickname as “Peanuts” and that he was known to have the “biggest ears on campus.”

Jim was born in Troy, NY, graduating from the Albany Academy for Boys. He later attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges, graduating with a BA in History. Following his induction into the US Army and serving at Ft. Dix, NJ, Jim entered the MBA program at Columbia University.

Jim took a position with an Insurance Broker in California, and in 1968 opened his own insurance agency, AIS (Auto Insurance Specialists). He was a cofounder of the Big Insurance Group and was very involved politically with the Insurance Commissioner and the Governor of California. Having built the business into the largest privately held Personal Lines Insurance business in the country, Jim sold the company in 1997 and retired to Ft. Lauderdale.

In Florida, Jim and wife Cindy were active in philanthropy, with the support of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. By far his greatest pleasure was sharing cruises with friends on his boat, which sailed throughout the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and the Pacific coast.

Camp Dudley always held special memories for Jim, and it was a powerful element in creating the man he became. He will not be forgotten by anyone who knew and loved him.

Jim is survived by Cindy, his wife of 32 years, son Pete, and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by son James Jr.

#7131 John Thomas MacMahon, Greenville, SC, passed from this life on October 19, 2021. Tom, as he was known at Camp, spent the summer of 1945 in Colgate, a Plebe cabin. Tom remained a friend through the years. His son, #13233 John MacMahon, came to Camp in 1982. Born in Asheville, NC, Tom served his country in the US Air Force and retired from Gibbs Wire and Steel Company. In addition to his son, Tom is survived by his wife, Sophie Walcott MacMahon.

July 12, 2022. Don was first at camp in 1949 as a junior in Teale Lodge; the following year he was a senior in Union Lodge. He received his 50year pin in 2009.

#7593 George Thompson (“Tom”) Walton, Stoddard, NH, passed away at his Granite Lake home on May 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Tom first attended Camp in 1947, staying until 1957. He was a leader from 1960-1962, and had a long tenure as a sta member in charge of the boathouse, where he oversaw operations and taught canoeing, sailing, and water safety. Tom received his 50-year pin in recognition of his service to Dudley. Tom’s father, #7592 George, was a member of the sta from 19471958 and brother #8796 Richard also attended Camp.

Tom was born in Keene Valley, NY, and received a BS in Education from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1961. Early in his career, Tom’s love of skiing took him to Shaker Village in MA where he was an instructor. It was there that he met his fellow instructor and love of his life, Judith Ripley.

Tom served in the Air Force during the Vietnam conflict, flying as a navigator on B-52’s and as a member of the airborne alert missions. He was promoted to Captain before his honorable discharge in 1968.

Following his service, Tom resumed his teaching career. He spent 30 years teaching at Stanford Street School in Glens Falls, NY. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, served on the board of the YMCA, and was an ocer of the Queensbury Tennis and Swim Club.

In retirement, Tom enjoyed traveling and spending summers on Granite Lake, eventually relocating there full-time. He was a Lake Host, treasurer of the tennis association, and active member of the Nelson Congregational Church.

In addition to his wife Judy, Tom is survived by his son Derek (Christine) and sons, his daughter Debbie Collins (Daniel) and sons, and his brother #8796 Richard (Janet) and their four children.

#7821 Donald Frank, West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on

Don was born in Gloversville, NY, graduating from Gloversville High School before receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rochester. At Rochester he was a member of the Naval ROTC and subsequently served as an o cer on the USS deHaven. After his service, Don began a career in sales, and he and his wife Sally welcomed their two sons, Andrew and Ian. In 1973, when the family settled in Skaneateles Don started his own firm, Unemployment Tax Council (known now as People Systems). The company is now in its 47th year, serving customers nationwide. In 1988 Don met Janet Bertling through a mutual friend. They eventually married, enjoying traveling and hosting friends at their home. Don loved to fly his airplane, play golf, and socialize with family, friends, and colleagues.

Don is survived by his wife Janet, his sons #12308 Andrew (Colleen) and #13308 Ian (Eve), his grandchildren #23308 Gri n, #23508 Devin, #24208 Erin, and Alex, his sister Carol O’Keefe, his stepchildren, step-granddaughter, and stepson-in-law. He was predeceased by his stepson Kurt Hornung.

#7973 Timothy (“Tim”) Barnett, of Saratoga Springs and Westport, NY, died at home on August 29, 2022 after a long illness. He first attended Camp in 1950 as a Cub in Poly, moving through the ranks until he served as an Aide in Beckman in 1954.

Tim attended Westport Central School, the Riverdale Country School, the Stockbridge School, and Middlebury College. After serving in the US Army and on the Army ski patrol in Germany, Tim completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He met Claire while working for the New York City-based Louis Harris opinion polling firm. In 1972, the couple moved to the Adirondacks, where Tim was invited to be the founding executive director of the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

Tim leaves a legacy written across northern New York’s landscape. He deployed his arsenal of high spirits and good fellowship to create and lead a highly e ective land conservation organization, bridge gaps between opponents, run back-to-back marathons, and, later, meet 25 years of physical paralysis with grace. He attributed all his achievements to others: his Adirondack mentors, his Board of Trustees, and the people he hired, whom he considered his greatest

contributions to the Adirondacks. Tim negotiated the protection of tens of thousands of acres through conservation easements and purchase for addition to the Adirondack Forest Preserve for public use, including the iconic Camp Santanoni and Lake Lila projects.

In 1997, having protected 240,000 acres in the Adirondacks, Tim took a sabbatical with the World Bank’s Tien Shen Mountains Trans-Boundary Program to help build teams in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan to manage natural areas. It was during this time that he fell from his horse while riding into mountain villages, sustaining a severe spinal cord injury. Tim spent months recuperating in Switzerland after surgery; he credits his later quality of life to the support of the Nature Conservancy, the rehabilitation specialists at Kessler Institute in West Orange, NJ, and his wife Claire, founder of the Healthy Schools Network.

Tim is survived by his wife Elizabeth Claire Lillis Barnett, sons #13550 Ian and #14550 Edward, six grandchildren, including #25550 Toby and #24650 Jackson, his brother #9676 Robby, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, the Life magazine editor and science writer #3550 Lincoln Barnett and his wife Hildegarde.

#9009 Charles “Chuck”

Braxton, Meredith, NH, passed away on October 21, 2021. Chuck arrived at Camp as a second-half Cub in Rensselaer. He advanced from camper to a JL in 1961 and as a leader in Princeton and Amherst cabins in 1964 and 1965. Chuck was born in DeWitt, NY, and earned a BSENG with honors from Princeton and an MBA from Harvard.

Chuck was a realtor with Roche Realty Group in Meredith for many years. Due to his overwhelming love for the outdoors, he focused on land sales of all size acreage throughout New Hampshire. Prior to his real estate career, he was Northeast region Vice President for Duke Energy’s energy services a liate as well as an employee of Niagara Mohawk.

Committed to the natural environment, Chuck was President of the Windy Waters Conservancy and a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Society for the Protection of NH Forests as well as the White Mountain Gateway Economic Development Corporation. He was a Credentialed Cooperative Director and had earned the NRECA Board Leadership Certificate.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Maggie, and their three grandchildren, Anthony, Alanna, and Aaliyah Robinson. He was predeceased by his daughter, Bree Louise Robinson.

#9615 Chris DeGro passed away on March 26, 2022. Chris worked as a nighttime security guard at Camp from 2000-2006 and then again in 2009. He knew the properties of Camp and worked to keep the community safe and secure. Born in Elizabethtown, NY, Chris became a dedicated educator and coach, loving husband, and selfless father. He served his country during the Vietnam War, fighting as part of the 101st Airborne and the 1st Cavalry. He also was a faithful member of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Chris loved to hike, canoe, hunt, and camp in his beloved Adirondacks. He is survived by his wife Dianna, his siblings Kurt, Ian, and Heide, his seven children: Robert, Erin, Cameron, Jesse, Julie, Todd, and Cyndee, his grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

#14516 Dr. John “Jack” F. Raycroft, Glastonbury, CT, beloved husband of Elizabeth (Prior) Raycroft, died on July 25, 2022. The life of John F. Raycroft, known more commonly as “Jack” and often just as “Doc,” is a story of family, friendship, and a deep love of community.

Following encouragement from brother-in-law #6056 Bill Prior, Jack first arrived at camp in 1987 as Camp Doctor and returned for many years as part of the medical team. He could often be seen sitting with his wife Betsy on the “heckle bench” inside the gate waiting for the flag to be raised or lowered.

Jack was born in 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late John F. and Ruth (Sherin) Raycroft. Jack’s father was Chief of Surgery at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn and a significant influence in his life. After graduating from Syracuse University, Jack spent four years in the US Navy, rising to a Lieutenant, JG. After his service, he attended medical school at SUNY Downstate; his career in orthopedic surgery began with an internship and residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Jack helped found a fledgling group of orthopedic surgeons working out of Hartford, CT. He remained part of OAH and Hartford Hospital for over 50 years. During his career, Jack was associated with Newington Children’s Hospital, he spent time educating future surgeons at the University of Connecticut and Yale University, and he participated as a member and leader within the New England Orthopedic Society and the Yale Orthopedic Association.

Jack and Betsy were married in 1956 in Syracuse, NY. They had four children while Jack's career developed and they moved throughout Connecticut at that time. It wasn't until they settled in South Glastonbury in 1967 that they found their home. Jack was engaged in a wide variety of community activities, generously contributing his time and knowledge. He was an

avid golfer and tennis player, enjoyed the theater, birding, summers in the Adirondacks, and sharing a good, long story. He will be deeply missed by Betsy, his children, grandchildren, and many dear friends. Besides his wife he is survived by his children John F. Raycroft, Jr. (Laura), Kathleen B. Raycroft-Meyer (Peter), Theodore S. Raycroft (Audrey), Timothy W. Raycroft (Noelle) and eight grandchildren. Jack's only sibling, David, passed away in 1982.

#21116 Susan “Shoshi” Satlo , of Westport, NY, passed away on August 16, 2022. Shoshi was a Dudley sta member from 20082011. Shoshi grew up on Long Island and attended SUNY Geneseo, where she sang with the Chamber Singers, played softball, and received certification in Elementary Education.

After college graduation, Shoshi spent a year on an Israeli kibbutz and traveled throughout Europe and Scandinavia. She was fluent in many languages. Returning to the United States, Shoshi began her work as a teacher at Westport Central School until her retirement in 2018. She will be remembered as a kind, protective, and innovative teacher who introduced countless numbers of children to life-long learning.

Shoshi trained many dogs to become companions to those with disabilities as well as to work with law enforcement. She also opened her home to numerous other dogs who needed her love and care.

Shoshi spent many summers as the Assistant Technical Director at the Depot Theatre, often helping to introduce actors to the Adirondacks. She became part of the community she served, developing and tending to lifelong relationships. Shoshi went above and beyond for others to make their lives better.

Shoshi will be remembered by her beloved Isgro/Melizzi/DeCamp families in Geneseo, NY, her fellow Chamber Singers, best friend Karen Razzano, and her adoptive families—the Kelley-Mudies and Jones/McCormick/Pastore/Weaver families of Westport, NY, and beyond.

#21289 Mack Martin, of Hailey, ID left this world and his loving family on August 2, 2022. Mack began his Dudley years in 2009 as a Cub in Syracuse Lodge, working his way through various leadership roles which culminated in 2016, when he was the Aides Experience leader.

Mack had a passion for the Red Sox and Camp Dudley, which accompanied a vast knowledge and interest in history, politics, and geography. Connections made with wonderful coaches, counselors, friends, and teachers meant everything to him. The courage and commitment he gave during his short life was beyond compare. In Mack’s honor, give the gift of compassion by listening to others in need.

Mack leaves behind his parents, Andrea and #12289 Scott, sisters #20409 Lily and #20989 Lucy, grandparents Donald and Missy Gove, as well as many loving friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

#22622 William Newbold, Chestnut Hill, PA, passed away at home on May 14, 2022. William came to Camp in 2012 and 2013 as a Junior in Beal Lodge and a Senior in St. Lawrence. He attended the College of Charleston.

Born in 1999, Will was humble, kind, and caring—a gentle soul loved by all who met him. He loved history, golf, reading, cooking, drawing, Legos, and movies. William was a natural athlete playing multiple sports and was the Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Crew Team captain during his senior year. He adored his SAE fraternity brothers and friends at the College of Charleston, as well as his extended family, his brother Chase, sister Sam, and Oakley, the family’s dog.

William is survived by his parents, Will and Leslie, his brother Chase and sister Samantha, his grandparents, aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins.

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