The Other Fellow First Magazine - Fall 2024

THE OTHER FELLOW FIRST

Magazine for Camp Dudley and Kiniya — Fall 2024

The summer of 2024 at Camp was one for the history books. It was filled with unforgettable moments, rich traditions, and a sense of community that brought everyone together.

Reunion is one of our very favorite weekends of the year—it’s a wonderful opportunity for our two Camps—separated all summer by Lake Champlain—to come together, celebrate our common experiences, and appreciate our different ways of doing things.

Our Camps have a long history of adapting to weather challenges, but recent environmental extremes require increased vigilance. Proactive measures and community awareness have strengthened our Camps, ensuring the continuation of our cherished programs.

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The Other Fellow First Magazine

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

Design: Brendan Loughman

Front Cover Image: #20580 Kyle Munshower - Opening Day at Camp Dudley | Summer 2024

Back Cover Image: #18070 David Nelson - Relaxing in the Camp Kiniya Pines | Summer 2024

LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTORS

Dear Friends,

As we reflect on the remarkable summer we shared within our beloved community, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. Your generosity and commitment to Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya have been instrumental in shaping the lives of countless campers and staff throughout the years.

This summer, between our Camps, we had the privilege of providing a transformative experience for over 1000 individuals. The infectious laughter, enduring friendships, and countless, unforgettable moments were a testament to our campers' enjoyment. The spirit of fellowship and fun was on full display as campers bonded over shared adventures, embraced new challenges, and learned the importance of putting "The other fellow first."

As stewards of our beloved Camps, we remain committed to preserving and enhancing their natural beauty through responsible practices. We strive to maintain and upgrade our facilities and programs, empowering our leaders and staff to deliver exceptional experiences for our campers each and every summer. By upholding the cherished traditions and values that define our Camps while embracing fresh and new ideas, we ensure that our programs remain relevant, engaging, and a lifelong source of inspiration.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you who contribute to the success of Dudley and Kiniya. Your generosity, mentorship, and unwavering support have made a lasting difference in the lives of young people, ourselves included ;) Together, we can ensure that these special places remain a source of joy, inspiration, and lifelong friendships.

With gratitude, Matt & Marnie

Matt Storey

Camp Dudley, Director

Marnie McDonagh

Camp Kiniya, Director

CHAIRMAN'S FAREWELL LETTER

Last month, I presided over my final meeting as Chair of the Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya Board of Trustees. Three years as Chair have gone quickly, and it has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in that role and to support Matt and Marnie and their year-round team as they deliver our amazing summer experience to you and your families. As I move on to new challenges and pass the reins to my friend and successor, #25368 Erinn Harley-Lewis, I want to pause and take stock of all we have accomplished together over the past three years.

Keeping Camp Affordable: We institutionalized a revolutionary tiered pricing program in which families pay what they can afford, and actually lowered Camp’s tuition for many campers, in some instances to prices not seen in 20 years.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We made good on the commitments in the Board’s 2021 DEI Action Plan, including establishing a permanent DEI Board committee, continuing to diversify the Board’s membership, studying the history of people of color at Camp and publishing our key findings (see page 28), and welcoming Camp’s first diversity consultant, whose findings will help to guide our future efforts.

Returning to Normalcy: We oversaw Camp’s return to normal operations after the pandemic, including the reopening of our summer programs in 2021, and the returns of the DKAA reunion, in-person, open-house tours in 2022, and the Leaders Luncheon and Kiniya Tea in 2023.

Environmental Strategy: We studied the ways in which environmental changes are affecting Camp’s program, and conversely, how Camp’s operations affect our environment and developed principles for responsible stewardship of both our programs in changing environmental conditions and the environment surrounding our Camps.

Strategic Planning and Capital Improvements: We completed a strategic priorities initiative that will give the Board and our directors clear guidance as we address Camp’s capital and development challenges in the coming years. We also supported Dudley’s acquisition of the Frisbie Farm Property in Westport and Kiniya’s construction of its staff housing village, which will improve our programs in the coming decades and beyond.

Keeping Our Own House In Order: We shortened trustee terms from five years to three years (with an option to renew for a second three-year term) in order to make Board service accessible to more of the Camp family. We eliminated the Board’s August meeting and moved to three two-day meetings; this actually increases the amount of time the Board spends together in person annually and enhances our effectiveness.

Increasing Transparency: We tried to communicate more frequently and more openly with the Camp family about the Board’s activities and priorities, including through weekly Instagram posts and direct communications in person, on the phone, and over email and text.

Restructuring the DKAA: We renamed Camp’s alumni association to reflect its commitment to both our Camps and modified its leadership structure to ensure both Dudley and Kiniya leadership perpetually.

Those are just some of the highlights. It has been a privilege to serve the Board for most of the past twenty-two years and inspiring to work with our exceptional directors and staff, who are the people most responsible for these accomplishments. Thank you all for that. As I told the campers at Camp Abbensen (our exchange partner in Hannover, Germany) last summer, when my term as Board Chair ends, I will have served in all the available roles at Camp. So I don’t know what my future holds, but I am pretty sure it will involve Camp. After all, every other part of my life has. In the meantime, I cannot wait to learn what our talented Board and staff team will accomplish next!

Much love, JU #11904

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | SMALL WORLD

In every issue of our alumni magazine, we strive to share stories of chance encounters and unexpected connections that Camp alumni, families, and friends have sent to Matt, Marnie, or others on the team. The "Small World" section in this edition features a diverse collection of encounters from not only across the United States but also from around the world.

From #19976 Holly Kennedy, Lakewood Ranch, FL, in May

Dave,

Adding to my small world department stories, in my 'youth,' I attended an all-girls school in Shaker Heights, Ohio. About ten years ago, #18141 Fran Bisselle became the Head of School at my alma mater, Hathaway Brown School.

I just returned from my 50th high school reunion, where Fran and I had another chance to reconnect after spending time together with others from the Girls Committee at the Reunion this past August (2023). It's not often that my New York and Ohio worlds overlap, but it was a pleasure to see my alma mater thriving under her leadership. The Dudley/Kiniya spirit and values are thriving at HB! Small world indeed.

All the best, Holly

From #12650 Glen Kutler, Park City, UT, in June

Glen says, “Hi. My wife and I moved to Park City, Utah, in the spring. One night recently we went to dinner at a friend's house and met another couple. During the course of the conversation, I showed a picture on my phone of myself wearing a Dudley hat, and it turns out our dinner companion was also a Dudleyite— #12910 Steve Spaulding!”

From #22255 Aicher Hearon, Redondo Beach, CA, in June

Aicher Hearon shared this chance meeting. Says Aicher, "Just ran into #22498 Sydney Soka literally out of nowhere in Melbourne, Australia. This was totally unplanned! I didn’t even know her before. What an unreal Dudley connection. We’re hoping for a feature in the magazine!"

From #12135 Pete Kotz, Columbia, MD, in June

Says Pete, "I just wrapped up two different days of Sports Medicine Emergency Management training with athletic trainers in Dartmouth, New Hampshire, where my brother #12190 David Kotz (center above) is Provost. Then we saw a lot of high school athletic trainers in Manchester. There I saw the Holderness trainer that #13804 Matt Storey knows and #14243 Chris Smith’s crew from St. Paul’s. Small world!"

From #11189 Dwight Poler, Medfield, MA, in July

Described by #11189 Dwight Poler as “the MOST unlikely place for an amazing impromptu Dudley reunion!!” #11977

John Edie and his daughter #24977 Quinn Edie randomly bumped into Dwight in the Pyrenees this July. John and Dwight were co-leaders together in 1986 and also part of the Princeton Class of ‘85.

From #11846 TC Canning, Pelham, NY, in August

Gents,

Reporting from Onteora Club in Tannersville, NY, located in the Catskill Mountain Top. It was founded by Candace Wheeler, known as the mother of interior design, in 1887. She was well known and had attracted Mark Twain to summer here in 1891 and was also the grandmother of Henry Stimpson, the Secretary of War under FDR. The Club has a membership of 80 families. We have hiking, golf, tennis, theater, and a library.

We have often had Werts (#10649 Steve Wertimer) and #13282 Jane Bolster up to our golf member-guest; this year Werts came alone. As is so often the case here, there are multiple activities on the calendar. Dick and Karen Taggart, Dudley parents (their son #19394 Charlie Taggart attended Camp), invited a writer to give a talk at the Onteora Library. The writer is Ted Aldrich, who has written The Partnership: George Marshall, Henry Stimpson, and the Extraordinary Collaboration That Won World War II. I saw the notice of the upcoming talk and thought I knew a Ted Aldrich from Camp—but that it could not be the same person.

Sure enough, it was! #11167 Ted Aldrich! At the festive gathering that evening at the Field House, Ted came over to our table and asked, "Are you TC?" He was delighted to see Werts as well. Dick took this photo.

From #17001 Ron Mac Lean, Trumansburg, NY, in response to May’s The Other Fellow First Newsletter

I enjoy all forms of communication from Dudley! This newsletter had an interesting article about, "Why kids need summer camp." I totally agree with the information in this article, and it fits Dudley perfectly. At 85 years of age, I can truly say that my two years in the Dudley kitchen in 1955 and 1956 AND the Dudley spirit I felt have lasted a lifetime! Keep doing what you've been doing all along. #17001 Ron Mac Lean (that number has a special origin & meaning for me).

From Matt Perry, Denver, CO, in May

Dear Matt,

We had a varsity baseball game last night in the northern Denver suburbs between two aspiring Dudley JLs, #25550

Toby Barnett and #24913 Drew Perry. Toby plays for Prospect Ridge Academy in Broomfield, CO, and Drew plays for the Kent Denver School in Englewood, CO. Drew may have had the better day at the plate (2 for 3 with two RBIs vs. 0-1), but Toby had the last laugh as his team prevailed easily 11-3. However, after the game, both were all smiles bonding about Dudley this summer.

Best, Matt Perry

From Bill “Chubby” Willie in October (Bill's first summer on staff at Kiniya was in 1958 and he's been a loyal part of the community ever since!)

Hi Marnie,

I am humbled by your allowing me to walk Kiniya, which I have done today. Spectacular in every respect, from the stables (KOB) to Senior Beach to Intermediate down the old Dining Hall hill (Mimi’s Lodge) to Coleman Dining Hall to Junior Beach, then out to the Lamoille River and back to the old Pioneer (Maintenance). I followed along Pete’s Highway to peek into the barn’s old tack shop and it was two hours plus, end-to-end. If this were the same date in August 1964 (and yes it has been 60 years), I would run this route to prepare for UVM’s soccer season and would add an out-and-back jog along Kiniya Road to Clay Point Road. I also did this route in 1965! Thank you ever so much for the flood of faces, horses, and memories.

Warmly, Chubby

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

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

SUMMER IN REVIEW

C AM p D UDLE y

The summer of 2024 at Camp Dudley was one for the history books. It was filled with unforgettable moments, rich traditions, and a sense of community that brought everyone together. From the Olympic Games to the centennial celebration of Witherbee Theater, the season offered everything campers and staff could hope for.

Olympic Games

The Olympic Games at Camp Dudley have always been a cherished tradition, and the 2024 games exceeded expectations. The competition was fierce yet filled with sportsmanship, camaraderie, and an indomitable spirit. Campers from all teams competed in everything from soccer and swimming to relay races and basketball. Each event seemed to bring out the best in everyone, both in athletic ability and teamwork. The atmosphere was electric, with cheers echoing across the camp as each race or match came to its thrilling conclusion.

But it wasn’t just about the physical competitions—this year, the Olympic spirit shone through in new ways. It was a collective effort that showcased the true heart of Dudley: a community where everyone belongs.

100th Season of Witherbee Hall

2024 was a milestone year for Witherbee Hall, marking a century of performances, and it certainly lived up to its history. The theater, which has always inspired the artistic soul of Camp Dudley, celebrated its 100th season with a series of breathtaking performances that ranged from classic Dudley staples to innovative new productions.

Overall Atmosphere

There was magic in the air this summer at Camp Dudley. The convergence of tradition with milestone celebrations, particularly the Olympic Games and the 100th season of Witherbee Hall, made the 2024 season a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Campers, staff, and alumni alike felt the deep sense of history and belonging that Camp Dudley fosters, and it was impossible not to be swept up in the joy, energy, and connection that defined the season.

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In short, the summer of 2024 at Camp Dudley was not just memorable—it was legendary. With the excitement of the Olympics and the historic 100th season of Witherbee Hall, it will be remembered as a summer that perfectly balanced competition, creativity, and community.

LAST WHISTLE DEDICATION

#13758 J A k E R UTTER

Presented by #18801 Drew Rider

Final Banquet—August 17, 2024

Good evening. Awarded at the end of every summer, the Last Whistle Dedication is one of the highest honors one can receive at Camp Dudley. Presented to a member of our community who shows devotion and love towards others and this place we all cherish, and who has an unwavering commitment to living by the motto, “The other fellow first.” This year, it is my distinct honor to award the dedication of the 86th Last Whistle to #13758 Jake Rutter. Congratulations, Jake!

Jake first came to Camp as a baby— yes, a baby, in 1974, months after he was born. Jake’s parents, #9411 Whit Rutter and #13296 Susan Rutter, were both working on staff, which meant that Jake spent the first few summers of his life as what was then called a “staff brat,” living on Staff Hill. This fact makes Jake part of a very small group of people who have been attending Dudley for literally their entire lives. Additionally, Jake is part of a long lineage of Dudleyites who have been attending Camp since the late 1800s. Jake’s greatgrandfather, #410 Ed Austin, first came to Dudley as a camper in 1898. In the years since, Jake’s great-uncle, uncle, father, brothers, and daughters have all been campers, and there have been few summers in the last one hundred and twenty-six years where a member of Jake’s family has not been attending or working at either Dudley or Kiniya.

Camp Dudley is in Jake’s blood and a part of his bones, and his love for this place runs so deep that

when the time came to get married to his wife, #21158 Glenn Patterson, the couple opted to do so right here at North Point in August of 2005. With Glenn, Jake is a wonderful father of three daughters, #20958 Mahala, #22758 Beaven, and #23858 Celia, all of whom have attended Kiniya and worked at Dudley. In discussing this dedication with Glenn prior to writing it, she remarked that while one of the things that Jake is most proud of in life is being the father to three remarkable women, there was a pang of sadness that Jake would never be able to have his kids experience the magic of summer at Dudley. Fortunately, the stars aligned, and a year after Celia was born, Camp Dudley welcomed Kiniya into our community, providing a place for Jake’s daughters to have some of the best summers of their lives.

Throughout his time at Dudley, Jake has served in many roles. After his summers as a kid on Staff Hill, Jake finally got to attend Camp as a Cub in 1984, rising through the camper and leadership ranks, and going on to become a Leader in 1994. After several years as a Leader in the '90s, Jake took some summers off from Camp, though he was never far away, and made a habit of visiting and attending most work weekends and reunions. In 2010, Jake made the decision to return to Camp. Instead of going back to Dudley, however, he chose to work at Kiniya as part of their Outdoors program. Many of you know this, but there are few bigger cheerleaders for Camp Kiniya than Jake. After that summer, Jake worked again at Kiniya in 2011, but he also spent week eight working in the A-Hut at Dudley. Following that experience, Jake found himself drawn back to Dudley and split his time between Dudley and Kiniya in 2012. He then returned to Dudley for the entire summer in 2013 and has been doing so ever since. In 2014, Jake began working in the Hike Hut and also took on the responsibility of running the Wednesday Night Show for three summers. Finally, in 2017, Jake took on the role of Head of the Outdoors, where he continues to this day.

As the head of the Hike Hut, Jake is responsible for running what is essentially an entire summer camp within our broader Camp. I cannot overstate how complex the logistics of sending hundreds of boys into the Adirondacks every week is, making sure everyone has the gear, medication, supplies, and food they need to have a successful trip. Jake does this, and manages his entire team, always with a positive, calm, and measured attitude, and usually a big smile on his face, while often accommodating some unique requests.

Far more than his many years spent here, and all the work he has put in during that time, what makes Jake truly deserving of this high honor is the member of this community that he is. Underneath that burly

Vermonter shell, there is one of the kindest, most compassionate people you could ask for in your life. I have watched for many years now how Jake goes out of his way to make everyone here feel like they belong as part of the Dudley community, whether they are brand new or have been coming back for decades.

In the words of our Director, Matt Storey, “Jake loves Dudley with all of his might, and his institutional knowledge, quick wit, and love of time in the outdoors makes Dudley a better place.”

Everyone’s life is better with Jake in it. No matter what kind of day you are having, whether it be one of your best of the summer or one of your worst, you will never be disappointed by sitting down in an Adirondack chair on the Hike Hut porch next to Jake, or tossing some discs on the disc golf course, and having a conversation about anything, usually set to some pretty great music. He is an incredible listener, always a calm voice of reason, and one of the kindest, funniest, and bighearted people you could have the pleasure of knowing. It might sound overly simple, but Jake truly is just a great person to have around. He never fails to make people smile, always makes every person feel like they belong, and has a special ability to make everyone’s day a little, or a lot, brighter.

Jake, we are all so incredibly fortunate to have you in our lives. Thank you for being such a wonderful steward of the culture and traditions of this place we all love, and even more so, thank you for being such an incredible friend to so many. I am honored to present you with the dedication of the 86th Last Whistle. And with that, please join me in congratulating, once again, #13758, Jake Rutter. Congratulations, Jake!

p EAV y AWARD RECI p IENT

#24275 M ATT S ULLIVAN

The Pat Peavy Award is given annually to one Dudley Leader and one Kiniya Leader. These individuals, selected by their peers, best exemplify the traits of Dudley & Kiniya leadership—caring, integrity, and putting others before self. The purpose of this award is to commemorate Pat Peavy’s leadership, service, and legacy to Camp Dudley and Kiniya.

The Pat Peavy Award was created through the generosity of #10065 William T. McCutcheon and his family in memory of #14229 Patrick Peavy, former camper and Leader at Dudley, who passed away in 1995. Said Bill, “Pat was thoughtful, fun, honest, and had a great concern about others. His parents, Linda Crow and Patrick Peavy, were very proud of him, as was his brother #14665 Michael. He was, in short, a great Dudley leader.”

SUMMER IN REVIEW

Asthe sun casts its golden hues across Lake Champlain, we reflect on another extraordinary summer at Kiniya. Our 106th season stitched a tapestry of adventure, growth, and camaraderie—leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate to be here.

From conquering the climbing tower to discovering hidden talents in Mimi's Lodge, our campers thrived in an environment that nurtured their curiosity, fostered their resilience, and celebrated their unique talents. Witnessing first-time campers’ transformation from nervous newcomers to confident, capable individuals is a source of immense pride and joy.

One of the most enduring legacies of Kiniya is the lifelong friendships forged here. The joyful laughter, the countless adventures, and the close bonds shared between our campers are the essence of what makes this place so extraordinary. It is heartwarming to know that these friendships will continue to enrich campers’ lives long after they leave our shores.

Behind every successful summer camp season is a dedicated and passionate team of leaders and staff. From the fabulous crew in the kitchen to the dynamic D-Heads and Program Heads, each member played a vital role in creating an unforgettable experience for our campers. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and unwavering commitment made Kiniya a truly magical place, yet again.

As we bid farewell to Summer 2024, we can't help but reminisce about the unforgettable moments that filled our days. The Coleman Hall songs echoing across the lake, the thrill of team competition, the laughter-filled ‘ganzas, the warmth of the campfire at council ring—these are the experiences that linger.

While the official summer camp season may be over, we carry the spirit of Kiniya in our hearts. We bring with us newfound confidence, vivid memories, and a sense of belonging as we return to our daily lives. The lessons learned at Camp—resilience, adaptability, and empathy— will undoubtedly serve campers well as they navigate the challenges and opportunities back at home.

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a part in making this summer truly remarkable. Campers—you embraced every adventure! Dedicated staff—you created a safe and nurturing environment. Each contribution shaped the indelible experiences that Kiniya offers. We're already looking forward to next summer and can't wait to welcome everyone back to the shores of Lake Champlain!

S p IRIT DEDICATION #24014 T OM B RA y DEN

Tom Brayden’s journey with Kiniya began in the spring of 2015. Inspired by a meeting with then Leadership Director, Kat Nelson, in 2014 in San Francisco, he made the exciting decision to join the Kiniya family as a Tripping Program Director. Alongside his wife, Jenn, Tom dedicated two summers (with a winter in between at Dudley) to enhance camp’s overnight adventures. His contributions extended beyond the outdoors, as he also played a pivotal role in fostering teamwork and leadership through ropes course facilitation under the guidance of #22406 Mollie Farnham-Stratton.

Tom’s academic background in Management and the Environment, earned at the University of Vermont’s School of Business in 2009, has proven to be an invaluable asset in his current role. As the Director of Operations and Sustainability at Camp Kiniya, he brings a unique blend of business acumen and environmental stewardship. His enthusiasm for enhancing the camp experience is contagious, and his dedication to the Kiniya community is evident in every aspect of his work.

Beyond the wilderness, Tom’s leadership has been a cornerstone of Kiniya’s growth. With a keen business mind and an unwavering passion for sustainability, he has steered our camp towards a brighter, greener future. His meticulous attention to detail has streamlined operations, ensuring every corner of Kiniya runs smoothly. But it’s not just about efficiency; Tom's ability to inspire and motivate his team and to maintain the entire Kiniya campus—all facilities and all equipment—in top shape is truly remarkable.

Tom’s excellent communication skills have fostered a strong sense of connection and trust within the team. His ability to maintain open and honest dialogue, especially during challenging times, has been invaluable. Tom’s dedication to transparency and his commitment to building strong relationships within the community have earned him the respect and admiration of our team.

Tom’s strategic thinking has been instrumental. His passion for sustainability aligns perfectly with Camp Kiniya’s values, and his ability to balance environmental stewardship with operational efficiency is truly impressive.

Tom’s attention to detail and excellent organizational skills have significantly improved camp operations. His inquisitive nature and eagerness to learn have made him a valuable problem-solver, and his positive and collaborative approach has created a supportive and productive work environment.

Tom Brayden is a mentor, a friend, a sounding board, and a support to many. His dedication to the Camp community, coupled with his skills and talents, make him an invaluable member of the team. We are incredibly fortunate to have Tom as part of the Camp family. His embodiment of the Camp Kiniya spirit is an inspiration to us all.

Today, we celebrate you, Tom Brayden. You are the embodiment of the Kiniya spirit, and it is our honor to dedicate the 2024 Spirit to you.

p EAV y AWARD RECI p IENT

#23319 E MILy M C C ANN

The Pat Peavy Award is given annually to one Dudley leader and one Kiniya Leader. These individuals, selected by their peers, best exemplify the traits of Dudley & Kiniya leadership—caring, integrity, and putting others before self. The purpose of this award is to commemorate Pat Peavy’s leadership, service, and legacy to Camp Dudley and Kiniya.

The Pat Peavy Award was created through the generosity of #10065 William T. McCutcheon and his family in memory of #14229 Patrick Peavy, former camper and Leader at Dudley, who passed away in 1995. Said Bill, “Pat was thoughtful, fun, honest, and had a great concern about others. His parents, Linda Crow and Patrick Peavy, were very proud of him, as was his brother #14665 Michael. He was, in short, a great Dudley leader.”

p ETE NASH AWARD RECI p IENT

#22938 A SH W ETT y

The Pete Nash Award has been created and offered at Camp Kiniya to recognize an outstanding staff member. It is presented in honor of Pete Nash—on staff at Kiniya since 1958—to one staff member each summer who is selected by their peers. The individual selected will display a 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.

Campus Updates

Throughout the year, our campuses undergo a series of routine maintenance activities and occasionally more serious upgrades. In these two pages, we have pictured some of the most significant improvements that our leaders, campers, and staff encountered during the summer of 2024.

Woodpile Lean-to

This new lean-to offers an additional rustic campsite on Dudley Camp property which supports overnights and trips for the Junior and Senior divisions.

Kiniya Staff Village

The new Staff Village at Kiniya is nearing completion, fulfilling a critical need for our Kiniya staff.

Moo Moo Meadows Tent

Modeled after the early tents that ringed the Dudley campus, this new 16’x20’ platform tent is located on the Frisbie Farm above the golf range and serves as the Cubs' cabin overnight site.

Kiniya Docks

The new extended floating docks have created a vibrant and fun swimming space at Kiniya’s Senior Beach. These replace the old metal docks which were damaged by the extreme variation in the lake's water levels.

Sommer Hall Roof

A new metal roof has replaced the old shingles and solved the problem of small leaks starting to appear on the gym floor. It will last a lifetime or two.

Kiniya Staff Village Update

This summer we celebrated a significant expansion of the Kiniya Staff Village—adding two more cabins! As planned, the additional living spaces played a pivotal role in our ability to recruit and retain high-quality, experienced staff, who were essential for mentoring and supporting our Kiniya team. This, in turn, led to a more positive and productive Camp experience for our campers and a stronger leadership team for the future.

As part of our expansion, we conducted a naming poll; the chosen name for the Staff Village, Mountain Trails, reflects the day-hike trails our Cubs climb during their first summer at Camp. In addition to Honey Hollow—winning the popular vote for the Women of the Board cabin— we welcomed staff into Stark’s Nest and Skylight Pond. Next summer, thanks to our generous donors, we will be adding Birch Glen, continuing our expansion efforts.

Looking ahead to summer 2025, our goal is to have all five cabins up and running. If you are in a position to help us fund our fifth cabin to complete Staff Village, please reach out to Marnie@campdudley.org. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on our Camp community.

CELEBRATING 140 SUMMERS

B y #21013 S ARAH M C k ANI AND #17654 D AVID F IT zpATRIC k

Dear Alums,

We loved seeing you in Westport this August to celebrate Camp Dudley’s 140th summer! There were more highlights to the weekend than we can share here, so we’ll just name a few. We encourage all alumni to come back next year to experience the magic of being back on campus!

The weekend kicked off with a very special welcome celebration. This summer was the 100th summer of Witherbee Hall, and we gathered around the Witherbee porch to toast the building that has housed so many memorable plays, concerts, dance performances, hymn sings, and original productions—from The Mad Mountaineers by #2697 Erd Harris and Henry Scott Hubel in 1925 to Stop It, You’re Splashing Me, written and directed by #11264 Mark Davenport and #18070 David Nelson in 2018. Along the Witherbee porch hung our dear friend Davo’s t-shirts, and we marveled at the wonderful summers captured in those prints. Finally, #7446 Dr. John Brust shared with all of us a remarkable silver tray he took part in creating in 1956. It commemorated the 1956 class of #2700 Bob Marshall’s Leaders. See page 39 for more of this story.

Saturday was full of camp spirit, from the giant swing to hikes in the ADKs to important lost and found announcements (is somebody still missing those eyeglasses?!). A brave group of runners rose before breakfast for a 5k race, and #17525 Pete “Shorty” Trieber and #20046 Annie Canning claimed the victory. Huge thanks to #16999 Jess Storey for opening up Swim Point for us, and kudos to all the kids who successfully dodged “Lake Monster,” #21477 Haley Carstensen Johnson.

A highlight of the weekend, and also a highlight of our roles with the DKAA, is presenting the Person of the Year award. This year we were thrilled to honor #8674 Dr. Bill Vanneman, who has been part of our community for 70 years, including as Camp Doc for 19, and has lived “The other fellow first.” Characteristically, Dr. Bill spent most of his acceptance speech praising and thanking others and reflecting on the impact Camp has had on him. It was very touching and a real joy to celebrate him.

At Hymn Sing, we wove together a number of Kiniya and Dudley traditions, singing “Let the River Run,” “Put Your Hand in the Hand,” “ With Every Blessing,” and “I Would Be True.” #19770 Alexei Carstensen played a rousing rendition of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” As we have at reunions for the last several years, we ended hymn sing with “The Final Six”: “ ‘Neath the Pines,” “ You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “One Light,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “ The Dudley Hymn,” and “Now the Day is Over.” #22526 Matt Johnson played a gorgeous finale that sent us all off humming into the night.

Before our farewells, we had a chance to reflect and recharge at chapel. #11871 Dr. Kevin McCormick gave a lovely sermon on sustaining our commitment to the motto, and reminded us of the value of carving out time to return to campus, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with this community. We read both the Dudley and the Kiniya prayers, and Kiniya alums made offerings of gratitude, including a friendship bracelet to represent our deep bonds, a pinecone to represent Mother Nature, and a Kiwi disk to represent enduring relationships with Camp.

Reunion is one of our very favorite weekends of the year—it’s so much fun and such a wonderful opportunity for our two Camps—separated all summer by Lake Champlain—to come together, celebrate our common experiences, and appreciate our different ways of doing things. On a personal note, the two of us have been touched and proud to see the ways that Dudley and Kiniya traditions have been woven together at reunion. It is pure joy to hear bass notes on “‘Neath the Pines!”

We’re grateful that Camp opens its doors to us at the end of the summer, and we owe a million thanks to the year-round team and all of the alumni volunteers who lent a helping hand.

We hope to see you next year in Colchester to celebrate 20 years of Dudley and Kiniya! Yoha!

With Warm Regards, Bear and Fitzy

U p COMING D k AA EVENTS

Celbrating 20 Years of Dudley and Kiniya

Location: Camp Kiniya

Info: campdudley.org/alumni

2024 PERSON OF THE YEAR

#8674 Dr. Bill Vanneman

The Dudley Kiniya Alumni Association is proud to honor the contributions of #8674 Dr. Bill Vanneman.

Dr. Vanneman has been a loving caregiver to generations of us in the Camp community. His family first arrived at Dudley in 1923, and generations of Vannemans have been stewards of Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya since then. Dr. Bill took up the mantle and has made a profound impact on our Camps since his first summer as a camper in 1954.

As a camper, leader, “Camp Doc,” and board member, Dr. Vanneman has devoted himself to Dudley and Kiniya with selflessness and grace, and we are a wiser, healthier, and more caring place because of him.

Outside of Camp, Dr. Vanneman is an award-winning gastroenterologist. He also served our country in the military as a physician in Korea, and he is a licensed

private pilot. He speaks about his work with characteristic humility, but we recognize his incredible achievements. We are incredibly lucky to have him share his talents with us, including as Camp Doc for 19 years.

Despite his own impressive accomplishments and contributions, Dr. Vanneman is quick to turn attention to those around him — praising his colleagues in the infirmary, glowing about his children and their families, and always finding a kind, sincere word for fellow Camp alumni. He is a true embodiment of “The other fellow first.”

With gratitude for his 70 years of service to Camp Dudley and Camp Kiniya, we are thrilled to honor #8674 Dr. Bill Vanneman as the 2024 Person of the Year.

As a camper, leader, “Camp Doc,” and board member, Dr. Vanneman has devoted himself to Dudley and Kiniya with selflessness and grace, and

we are a wiser, healthier, and more caring place because of him.

An Inclusive History of People of Color at Dudley Black Pioneers:

#9111 Cleveland “Buddy” Howard Witherbee/Music Staff—1956 - 1959

#9111 Cleveland “Buddy” Howard joined the Dudley Witherbee staff in 1956. As a music teacher at the Schenectady Public Schools at that time, his extraordinary talents helped support all aspects of the Music Program in Witherbee Hall and around Camp. During his four years on staff, he worked to lead and support Cub-Plebe, Junior-Senior, and Leaders Chorus, Sunday Chapel, Rhythm Ramblers, Brass Quartet, Concert Band, and Big Show productions. Last Whistles from that era show Buddy at work with his colleagues in a wide range of roles.

Buddy went on to serve as a professor of music at the University of New Hampshire from 1969-1998 and passed away in 1999 at age 67.

#9518 Robert “Bob” Hearn First Black Leader - 1959

#9518 Robert “Bob” Hearn joined the Dudley leadership ranks in 1959. He was in Yale Divinity School at the time and was recruited by #2697 Erd Harris. Bob and #8736 Ralph Mulligan were Co-Leaders in Poly Lodge

The DEI Committee of the Board of Trustees has worked to produce a collection of important new benchmarks in Camp Dudley’s history. Prominently displayed throughout the summer, these posters are the first in a collection of individuals who have always been part of our past but whose role we now highlight. Additions to this collection are planned in the near future. We celebrate their important accomplishments and the place each holds in our history.

in 1959. The Last Whistle from that year also shows Bob as part of the Dudley Doings team.

At Yale, he majored in sociology and religion. Eventually, he received a PhD in political science from Yale as well. In 1978, Bob moved to Baltimore, where he worked and taught at Johns Hopkins Public Policy Institute as an Associate Provost.

Bob fondly remembers his time at Camp and later enjoyed returning with his wife, Ruby, and two daughters to spend time in Suter Lodge while getting to know #7405 Willie Schmidt. Bob turned 88 in March of 2024.

#9778 Calvin “Cal” Chapman came to Camp in 1961 as a Cub in Cutler Lodge. He is the first known Black camper to return for four summers as a camper and participate in all divisions. In 1962, Cal’s Plebe summer was spent in Amherst Lodge. He was a second-half Junior in 1963, and Last Whistle records offer conflicting information about whether he was in Clark or Beal that summer. Cal’s last summer at Camp was in 1964 when he was a Senior in St. Lawrence. Cal’s brother, #10047 Phillip Chapman, attended Camp in 1963 and 1964. The brothers hailed from Elmsford, NY, during their time at Camp.

#9778 Calvin “Cal” Chapman First Known Black Camper - 1961

#10055 Drew Hatcher

First Known Black Camper to Become a Leader - 1967

#10055 Drew Hatcher was the first known Black camper to become a cabin Leader. Drew first attended Camp in 1963 as a Senior in Hamilton Lodge. In 1966, he was a Junior Leader in Watson, and in 1967, he became a Leader in Iroquois Lodge. He returned as a Leader in 1969 (Cushman), 1970 (Danielson), and 1971 (MacIntyre). Drew’s brothers, #10673 Avery and #10718 Robert, also attended Camp.

After graduating from Williams College, Drew accepted a teaching position at Deerfield Academy before attending the University of Virginia Law School. After law school, Drew served as an Assistant DA for the Manhattan District Attorney's office. With his law career firmly established, Drew moved to Washington, DC, and joined the Chief Counsel’s Office with the US Customs and Border Patrol. He retired from that position after a long and productive career. Drew and his wife Maureen hope their three granddaughters will someday attend Camp Kiniya.

#10057 Sam Amukun Dudley Olympian1962

#10057 Sam Amukun was a Leader in 1962 and 1963 and was an Olympic runner who represented Uganda in the 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games. Sam, a student-athlete at Colgate who played soccer and ran track and field, graduated in 1966.

A Co-Leader in Ross Lodge in 1962, Sam inspired the cabin’s “Claim to Camp Fame” for that summer: “Sam running to yonder pasture with blazing speed.” Sam is also credited for inspiring the camp track program to all-time highs. The 1962 Last Whistle declares the “track program accounted for more divisional records than any other single Dudley season” and continues that Sam “was able to give valuable instruction to Cub and Plebe track majors.” In 1963, Sam was a Leader in Owasco Lodge.

While Sam was an Olympic sprinter and an inspiration to Dudley campers, he went on to earn a master’s degree in geology from the University of Manitoba and was a notable Canadian geologist until his death at 57 in 1998.

INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL AWARNESS: Strategic Threat or Opportunity?

By #13804 Matt Storey and #20001 Marnie McDonagh

For generations, our Camps have made spectacular real-time program adjustments to allow the fellowship and fun to thrive when the wind blows, the rain falls, or the sun bakes down on our campuses. D-Heads and Leaders have some of their most creative moments when the weather is less than ideal for routine camp fun. Alumni can recall the divisional Bingo or dodgeball tournament, the afternoon movie, the unrivaled dance party at the waterfront, the extra hour of rest period, or even the fun of “playing through” in the rain. Making the best of whatever Mother Nature sent our way is part of the magic of Camp.

Today, it is no different, except that the complexities of environmental extremes seem to occur more frequently and require constant vigilance to ensure our campers and campuses remain safe and functional. Consider that this past summer we were affected by two tropical weather systems that dumped a year’s worth of rain on our Camps in just a few hours—other periods of daily rain kept Lake Champlain high throughout the summer. Strong winds and water caused flooding and damage that impacted local infrastructure and camp property. The details of the impacts are summarized on page 31. The most significant damage sustained this summer was the collapse of the wall at the LaGrange Memorial Garden overlook behind the Dudley Chapel and subsequent landslide, this on the heels of the damage to Kiniya’s Senior Beach docks following high lake levels in 2023. We are thankful they were replaced with floating docks for the summer of 2024. Most folks remember the landslides and flooding at Dudley and Kiniya just before the summer of 2011. (Did someone say “Yurts?”) The extreme wind events that occurred in 2012 and then again in 2022 also impacted our facilities.

In addition, there is the increased threat of blue-green algae blooms that can jeopardize the swimming and boating programs of both Camps. This hazard occurs most frequently along shorelines with relatively shallow water. Algae blooms are caused by cyanobacteria and aggravated by increasing phosphorus runoff into Lake Champlain. Their occurrence is more likely in calm, hot periods of the summer when our need for the refreshing lake programming is greatest. This requires daily vigilance to ensure our campers stay safe from this growing health hazard. Read more at campdudley. org/stateofthelake for additional resources.

All is not doom and gloom around the environmental matters that affect our Camps. Our efforts to manage the trees around our critical buildings before they are uprooted or blown over have been successful. Separately, we recently learned of an encouraging report about the return of lake trout to our treasured lake from our friends at the Adirondack Explorer. See our “State of the Lake” page referenced to the right. Fortunately, the erosion control and mitigation efforts we implemented after the events of 2012 and the repairs to the Avery Boathouse and beach have withstood the recent environmental challenges.

As we look to the future, we don’t see any reduction in the vigilance required to ensure protection from environmental challenges. We anticipate continued work with the communities and resources around our Camps and the Board of Trustees to evaluate, manage, and mitigate threats to our beloved Camps and their life-changing programs.

2024 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON CAMP

• Road washouts and closures creating access issues for our remote locations

• Stacy Brook lean-tos filled with silt but still secure on their foundations

• Stacy Brook footbridge supports moved

• Vermont hiking trails closed, causing program adjustments

• Kiniya Senior Beach use limited due to high waters from Vermont Flooding

• NY hiking trails restricted access, causing program adjustments

• LaGrange Memorial Garden landslide and wall collapse, restricting access

• Kiniya Challenge Course damage from uprooted tree

• Van Munching Rifle Range foundation erosion

• Record seasonal water levels at Swim Point and Senior Beach with dock damage at Dudley this year

•High winds caused damage to the roof of Coleman Hall

Resources for the State-of-the-Lake

The State of The Lake Report 2024

DEC Harmful Algae Blooms (HAB) Background

Lake Champlain Basin Program

Revival of Lake Champlain Lake Trout

Learn more: campdudley.org/stateofthelake

WHAT C H APEL MEANS TO ME

Each Sunday at Dudley, an experienced member of our community shares a few personal thoughts about what the Dudley Chapel experience has come to mean to them. In July 2024, #14278 PJ Calello was on campus and shared his reflections with the community.

By #14278 PJ Calello

Good afternoon. I had never gone to chapel before coming to Camp Dudley as a camper. I went to church with my parents for as long as I could remember, many more Sundays than not. Dudley Chapel was my first experience praying to my Maker outside of a structure created for me by the Roman Catholic Church. It was my first time beginning to take control of my own spiritual journey. Dudley is a place of sounds—cheers and cheering, music and mayhem, singing and celebration—but Chapel was a still place, with birds and wind. And while it was not in a church (which I still attend more Sundays than not) with its pomp and pageantry, I have always felt closest to my God here.

As a Leader, I had the joy of connecting my campers to this special place. I wanted them to love it as I did. I was not much different then than I am now, a born salesman who has no issue talking your ear off. I learned you cannot sell chapel and you cannot teach it. You need to only bring your boys here, let go, be quiet and still, listen, and let it wash over you. My most poignant memory of this place at that time was seeing a 13-year-old James Mayo step onto this very platform and open his mouth to sing. And when he finished, the birds and the wind seemed to me to be applauding.

Now as a parent and jolly alum who is allowed by God's grace to return to Dudley each summer, I see the Dudley Chapel as a place that reminds me of the meaning of gratitude. To be grateful my wife and children can be part of this journey, to be grateful to have an unplugged safe space to ask myself if I am living the Dudley mission as well as I can, and to look into the eyes of you all as you carry forward this blessing that is Camp Dudley, where our Maker is so obviously present.

Now as a parent and jolly alum who is allowed by God's grace to return to Dudley each summer, I see the Dudley Chapel as a place that reminds me of the meaning of gratitude."

On the Road with Malcolm

By #19882 Malcolm Brown

In the spring of 2023, after leaving a teaching career, I was searching for the next step in my professional journey. Suddenly, my summers in the Hike Hut and KOB came to mind. At first, I thought that maybe I could find a job running a ropes course or leading hiking trips, but then I thought of the two summers I led the Spain exchange program. Those were incredibly impactful trips, and I loved getting paid to travel!

I googled “international trip leading jobs” and found Carpe Diem Education, which offers semesterlong trips worldwide for gap-year students. Each program has two leaders called “Overseas Educators” and an educational emphasis. Most trips focus on climate change, sustainability, and/or human rights. It was my dream job that I never knew existed! Throughout the application process, I leaned heavily on my experiences as a cabin leader, Spain leader, and ropes course facilitator, and used multiple camp people as references. Days before I arrived at camp for my 15th summer, I heard I got the job!

I led their Central America trip through Guatemala and Costa Rica in the fall of 2023 and the following spring. Much like a cabin leader, my job is multifaceted. I am a chaperone, mentor, teacher, emergency responder, and translator. At the same time, I work closely with my co-leader to manage logistics, communicate with partners, lead team building and reflection activities, and encourage enthusiasm and engagement within the group.

Along our journey, we spent some weeks living in homestays and taking Spanish classes, and some working with permaculture farms and building projects to learn sustainable farming and building practices. Permaculture farms use land, resources, people, and the environment in a manner that doesn’t produce any waste—and encourage the use of closed-loop systems seen in nature. Other times we explored cities, jungles, and national parks, and enjoyed outdoor adventures like hiking volcanoes and scuba diving. Our goal is not to save anyone or teach local people what we think is best. Our goal is to learn from the people there through experiential education, living and working with them. Through this experience I have been lucky enough to surf on black sand beaches, release baby turtles into the ocean, harvest honey straight from the hive, visit Mayan ruins, earn my Wilderness First Responder certification, learn to salsa dance, observe Dia de los Muertos and Semana Santa (Holy Week/ Easter) traditions while living with a local family, and so much more. Most of all, I’ve built incredible friendships with the people we live and work with along the way. I am immensely grateful to Camp for my sense of adventure and love for the outdoors, as well as the lessons in relationship building and leadership, which I’ve used as an Overseas Educator doing the best job in the world!

N OAH D INES BREAKING RECORDS

#25195 Noah Dines, a Kiniya staff member, has become a world-record holder. On September 2, 2024, Noah made a significant impact in the skiing world by breaking the record for the most human-powered vertical feet skied in one year. Surpassing the previous record of 2,506,500 vertical feet, he achieved this feat at El Colorado, a Chilean ski resort. The former record was held by Aaron Rice, also from Vermont.

Human-powered vertical feet skiing is a discipline where skiers use special “skins” attached to the bottom of their skis to ascend slopes without the aid of lifts or gondolas, a practice known as "Vert." By accomplishing this record, Noah has effectively skied the equivalent height of Mount Everest 80 times. Yet, his ambition doesn't stop there. He aims to extend his record to over 3,000,000 vertical feet by the end of the year, planning to finish on December 31, 2024 at Stowe Mountain, surrounded by family and friends. Noah's journey required chasing winter across the globe—from Vermont to Colorado, Austria, Utah, Oregon, and various locations in South America, including his current stint in Chile. Before embarking on this challenge, he was involved in supporting challenge courses, rock climbing programs, and hiking trips at Kiniya, operating from the Kiniya Outdoor Barn (KOB). As a sponsored Fischer Athlete, Noah Dines has garnered an additional community of friends and supporters worldwide who are inspired by his extraordinary adventures and achievements. You can see Noah in action by searching Noah.Dines on Instagram.

Read more about his adventures: campdudley.org/theotherfellowfirst #25195 Noah pictured with Kiniya staff member, #24459 Lucca Tisken in Austria this past spring.

From the Archives: Remembering our Past

In each edition of The Other Fellow First, we aim to share insightful information about our past. During the May Board of Trustees meeting at Camp Kiniya, Marnie read an excerpt from the 1964 Kiniya Record as a tribute to Kiniya’s founder, Helen Van Buren. The Kiniya Record was a newsletter written by Mimi and Jack Williams, the previous owners of Kiniya. We are happy to share this reflection with the entire community.

Kiniya Record - 1964

Written by Mimi Williams after Miss Helen Van Buren’s death

We met her our first year here in 1952 and always from the first felt a mixture of sheer delight and awe whenever in her presence. Whenever one is confronted with a combination of a well-oiled mind, great personal integrity, and a lovely dignity, it makes each contact and visit really quite a privilege, and so it was with Miss V.B.

We were always entranced to hear her tales of early Kiniya days, and the astonishing enterprise she had as a young woman without business experience, to have entered alone into such a project. Her family often spent summers, or portions of them, on Lake Champlain.

When we came to Kiniya, Miss V.B. had been retired for some six years, and though she taught piano throughout the winters in Burlington, she spent her summers here doing some of the same things she loved best: painting, hiking, swimming and enjoying her friends and old counselors and campers who so often stopped in each summer. She was always the first one in the icy, snow-melted waters of Champlain each day and the last one out each September or October.

Nothing helped us more in gaining a measure of fortitude for a more rustic life than we had known than Miss V.B.'s constant and quite unconscious example, which made us see things in the proper perspective and get a good deal of fun out of the day-today challenges that arose. Courage has many forms, certainly, and the human spirit possesses a remarkable fortitude.

We did not intend to go on at such lengths, but did want to tell you a bit about the sort of person Kiniya’s founder was and how much all of us who knew her gained from the knowing. She selected the Kinya motto, “Make The World a Bit More Beautiful and Better Because You Have Been In It.” No words could better memorialize her than these. The world of each of us who know her was enriched immeasurably simply by contact with her and her great vitality, tolerance, and affection.

The full content of the Kiniya Record can be found on the Dudley and Kiniya Online Archives page: campdudley.org/archive

1956 Leaders Commemorative Tray

At the DKAA Reunion in August, #7446 Dr. John Brust presented the Camp Archives with a silver tray engraved with the names of the Dudley Leaders of 1956. John described these individuals as the first full class of leaders that Bob Marshall had developed and recruited after he took over the Director’s role a few years earlier. This is truly a remarkable collection of young men. The signatures were recorded in their own hand in 1956. You can hear John tell that story by visiting the Storyteller page of the Camp Website: campdudley.org/storyteller.

Photo: L to R: #7446 John Brust, #7314 Don Stevenson, #8252 Charlie Johnson (photo credit: # 13405 Beth Schmidt)

1956 Leaders

Approximate listing order on the tray

#7800 Ed Brower

#9101 Pete Lamison

#8438 George Sudduth

#7446 John Brust

#9111 Bud Howard

#7486 Rocket McElroy

#7405 Will Schmidt

#8474 John Garnjost

#8324 Pete Beckwith

#7441 Phil Bisselle

#7828 Bill Hallenbeck

#7314 Don Stevenson

#7926 Ink Clark

#8015 George Russell

#9100 Pete Peterson

#7813 Ray Dilworth

#7951 Jack Kotz

#7927 Jon Clark

#8588 Frank Middleton

#8457 Bill Campbell

#9108 Cecil Holloway

#9102 Bill Mawn

#9106 Greg Farrell

#7234 Lee Gammill

#8580 Bob Craft

#7681 George Nelson

#7731 Pete Willmott

#7805 Dick Carls

#7987 Dick Edie

#9109 Stape Roy

#8758 Ernie Schoen-Rene

#7258 T. K. Griffin

#7881 John Sudduth

#8252 Charles Johnson

#8037 Bob Bates

Help Us Reach Our 2024 Annual Fund Goal

This summer was truly amazing on both of our campuses. We welcomed over 1400 total community members to the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain. Our campers unplugged from their daily routines and electronics, enjoying an unforgettable summer filled with new experiences and friendships. Meanwhile, our dedicated leadership team had the opportunity to develop and refine their leadership styles, which will undoubtedly positively impact the Camp community.

It's important to note that this past summer we provided scholarships and tier discounts to 60% of our camper population, ensuring that our Camp remains accessible to a diverse group of young individuals.

Now we need your support to continue this meaningful work. Your contribution is crucial in helping us achieve our ambitious Annual Fund goal of $1,050,000, which will directly support our campers and Leaders.

Your Gift to the Annual Fund supports:

• Hundreds of campers who would not otherwise be able to experience camp.

• Leadership development for our young Aides, JLs, ALs and Leaders.

• Maintenance and upkeep of our camp facilities and property.

Year-end gifts are vital to maintaining the strength of our Camps and fulfilling our scholarship commitments. Please give in the way that works best for you.

• Venmo—@campdudley

• Credit Card—campdudley.org/givenow

• Send a check—126 Dudley Road, Westport, NY, 12993

• Gifts of securities—Contact dawn@campdudley.org.

Make a bigger impact by:

• accessing your company's matching gift program.

• giving directly from your donor-advised fund (DAF).

• donating all or part of your IRA or Required Minimum Distribution, if you are able.

Thank you! Our campers are counting on your generous support.

The Beckman Society Grows to 150 Members

We are thrilled to share that the Beckman Society continues to expand, thanks to the generosity of our donors. The Beckman Society is made up of individuals who have communicated their intention to make a planned gift or have established endowed funds for Camp Dudley or Camp Kiniya. As of this writing, 150 families are considered to be members, and we are always looking to grow even more. You can see the complete list of those participating by visiting campdudley.org/beckman. This remarkable group provides exceptional support to our Camps. Their commitment is invaluable and helps ensure the enduring success of our Camps.

Planned gifts can take many different forms. Each offers donors a unique benefit and is usually developed as part of a larger financial plan.

#12764 Chris Perry, CFP, and past Chairman of the Camp Dudley Foundation, mentioned that making a planned gift doesn't have to be complicated or mysterious. He made his first planned gift when he was offered a life insurance policy through his company. "When I filled out the company’s life insurance form, I listed Dudley as a beneficiary to receive a percentage of the death benefit that would be paid."

#26245 Liz Kirkpatrick, Trustee and Chair of the Development and Alumni Relations committee said, “Our family’s desire to help generations of future Dudley and Kiniya campers was best served by a deferred gift from our estate plan which also takes advantage of existing tax laws to create a larger gift.”

Here is a quick summary of some of the common planned gifts that we have received:

• Gifts outside your will—Camp Dudley, Inc. can be named as a beneficiary of life insurance policies, donor-advised funds, appreciated securities, real estate, or retirement plans.

• Gifts through your will or trust (bequests)—Your will or trust specifies that a percentage or exact dollar amount be given to Camp Dudley, Inc. These gifts often can reduce estate taxes.

• Gifts that pay you—With the help of your attorney, accountant, and/or financial planner, a trust can be created that provides you with a charitable deduction and income during your lifetime. When the trust is settled, Camp Dudley, Inc. receives all or part of what remains in the trust.

Dave Langston, Dawn Gay, or Matt Storey would happily discuss giving options with you. Please contact them at 518.962.4720 or email dave@ campdudley.org. If you have included a gift for Dudley or Kiniya in your estate plans, please inform us so we can acknowledge your generosity. Once we are made aware, you will be recognized as a member of the Beckman Society in relevant publications. You may also choose to be anonymous if preferred.

We also recommend that you discuss your plans with your personal attorney, accountant, and/or financial planner to ensure that your long-range goals are fulfilled.

DKAA Gatherings

Pennsylvania Woods | March 2024

#21908 Tim Carr, Jr. Lehman, PA, and #26980 Robert Howard, Jr., Greenlawn, NY, enjoyed some ATV riding time together in the woods over the Easter weekend.

New York City | March 2024

#11904 John “JU” Ulin, San Marino, CA, shared news of an impromptu alumni gathering on the streets of Manhattan with #20304 Christina Ulin, San Diego, CA, and #19517 Brent Shay, Boston, MA! L to R, Christina, JU, Brent Shay

Washington, DC | May 2024

#16820 Sam Widdoes, Culver City, CA, documentary “As We Speak” about the use of rap lyrics in criminal cases screened at the nation's Capitol. It was a terrific evening hosted by several representatives and attended by many, including the film team and key participants in the documentary. It was truly amazing watching Sam present such a critical topic to the audience and handle it with care and nuance. He is clearly living out our motto! I wanted to share a photo we took which includes DC residents and some travelers from Baltimore. L to R: #17883 Kutako Komeheke, #17654 Dave Fitzpatrick, #16384 Taylor Brown, #16820 Sam Widdoes, #12152 Charlie Johnson IV, #14866 James Mayo, #10154 Hugh Fitzpatrick.

Middlebury, VT | May 2024

#22524 Will Napper, Westport, NY, and his family had a chance gathering with #21801 Lillian Shaw. L to R Will and Lillian.

Germany

| April 2024

#15250 Felix Westpfahl, Worpswede, Germany, sent news of a wonderful alumni gathering at his father's birthday celebration that was in April for his February birthday. L to R: Heinz-Dieter Westpfahl (Camp Dudley 1962 Exchange), Jürgen Walter-Kober (Former Camp Director Camp Abbensen; Dudley alum on the 1966 Exchange), #15246 Stefan Liese, #10455 Klaus Westpfahl, #15250 Felix Westpfahl, #10064 Ekki Albrecht, Arthur Heilbronn (in CD 1964 Exchange), Günter Kallweit (in CD 1964 Exchange).

New York City | April 2024

#17049 Matt Perry, Chatham, NJ, and #17119 Mark O'Neal, Madison, NJ, (L to R) snapped a picture from a Knicks playoff game this past spring.

Willsboro, NY | June 2024

#18754 Connor Smith’s wedding boasted another huge gathering of Camp friends. This gathering spanned generations and included Camp alums from near and far. Pictured L to R, Front Row: #21013 Sarah “Bear” McKani, #14508 Peggy Bolster, #20608 Martha McKinley, #22008 Willa McKinley, #23219 Margaret Lee, Second Row: #18912 Will Dobbs-Allsopp, #18080 Alex “Fly” Flynn, #19399 Bo McKinley, #10399 Hokey McKinley, #10484 Paul Stebbins, Third Row: #18794 Tom McDonough, #19130 Caleb Florence, #17981 Matt “Rooster” McElroy, #18615 Malcolm Perkins-Smith, #18754 Connor Smith, #18801 Drew Rider, #10463 Tom “Fungo” Mendl

Camp Dudley | Summer 2024

#9732 Jamie Greene, Hillsborough, CA, sent a quick note to Matt after his multi-generational visit to Camp this summer. Says Jamie, "Thanks, Matt. It was amazing for me to be back at Dudley and see so many kids having the best summers of their lives." L to R: #17732 Charlie Greene, #9732 Jamie Greene, Jr., #26932 Tyler Ramsay, Jack Greene, #17032 Jamie Greene III

#15133 Mark "Valky" Valkenburgh, Fox Point, WI, and his family arrived at Camp for a recruiting visit in mid-August. During the visit, #15017 Evan George, #15133 Valky, and #14158 Wilbur Long had their own mini-reunion. L to R: Evan George, Valky, and Wilbur Long.

Camp Kiniya | Summer 2024

Karen Schnegenburger (CK 1961) and her husband returned to Kiniya for a visit with her dear pal, #21532 Pete Nash. Karen spent 15 summers at Kiniya in the 70s and 80s with her family. Her mom, Marilyn, was the gymnastics instructor at the time, and Karen followed in her footsteps after her camper years. It was wonderful for Karen to retrace her footsteps!

#21532 Pete Nash, Burlington, VT, made a special trip to hear and visit with #20959 Kat Nelson when she was speaking in the Kiniya chapel this summer. Pictured L to R are #20001 Marnie McDonagh, Pete, and Kat.

Kiniya Leaders and Staff from 2007 (and beyond!) gathered in Burlington, VT, in August and saw Camp in full swing by attending chapel and hymn sing. Pictured L-R are Wendy Dry, #21518 Nick Ansell, #20595 Kat Nelson, Kunal McKani, #21013 Sarah McKani, #19231 Kari McKinley, #20479 Megan Powell, #20176 Laurel Henderson.

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Canaan, CT | July 2024

#21256 Ali Ulin, San Marino, CA, celebrated #20365 Lauren Carlson’s wedding with other Kiniya friends who could attend in person. L to R, Ali, #21303 Ellie Whelan, Lauren, #20227 Margaret Griffin

Ticonderoga, NY | July 2024

#10457 Tony Hall, Bolton Landing, NY, #20608 Martha McKinley, NYC, and #10555 Dave Langston, Westport, NY, connected while attending the Adirondack North Country Association's (ANCA) annual meeting in July. Tony was one of several journalists who were attending the event and Martha and Dave were representing Camp.

Bethesda, MD | July 2024 #20595

Kat Nelson and her husband, #17681 Steve, bumped into #12152 Charlie and #12778 Drew Johnson in Bethesda, MD, while visiting Kat's parents!

Cape Cod, MA | July 2024

#19583 Jonah Florence, New York, NY, celebrated his wedding with a great group of family and friends, many of whom have camp numbers. This photo of his wedding party illustrates the importance of the lifelong friends made at Camp. Back row, starting 3rd from left to right, #19666 Guthrie McGlynn, #19674 George Wells, #19649 John Wertimer. Front row starting 2nd from left to right, #21503 Ian Porter, Jonah, #19130 Caleb Florence, #19314 Jack Merrifield

New York City | August 2024

#21877 Sophia Delfus, Rockaway Beach, NY, #20571 Sam Williams, NSW, Australia, and #20001 Marnie McDonagh celebrated the end of the summer with a special trip to Broadway to see the musical & Juliet at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. L to R, Marnie, Sophia, Sam.

Hope Valley, RI | August 2024

#23296 Emily Reusswig spent two weeks nannying in Rhode Island with #21001 Randy Johnston and her family. Since nannying Bodhi Johnston (future Dudleyite) in 2020, Emily had yet to meet Holly and Ruby Johnston (future Kiniya campers) in person. The two weeks were spent playing hockey, listening to the Wicked soundtrack on repeat, learning during MANY adventures (such as Mystic Aquarium!), enjoying LOTS of tea parties, some ice cream, and belting Frozen with the girls.

Ireland | August 2024

#12495 Fanning Hearon, #12655 Tony Verbeck, #12664 Ted Smith, and #12918 Jason Lynch (L to R) celebrated 45 years of Dudley friendship by traveling across the pond and playing some golf in Ireland. Says Fanning, “We were blessed with great weather and lots of “Yoha” moments.”

DKAA Gatherings

York, ME | September 2024

#27077 Julie Alexander, Dunham, NH, met up with #13804 Matt, #16999 Jess, #21204 Ellie, and #22804 Rachel Storey in York, ME, when they came to watch her band Freight Train perform. They were able to spend some time catching up afterward.

Deerfield,

MA | September 2024

#13820 Marcus Chioffi, Greenwich, CT, #15288 Mike and #21228 Julie Schloat (L to R), Deerfield, MA, had the chance to gather for a quick picture after a Deerfield/Brunswick football game. In true Dudley fashion, the score did not matter… much.

The Catskills | September 2024

#15198 Ben Cady, #14359 Andy Morris, #14841 Matt Art, and #14158 Wilbur Long gathered for a “Milestone Birthday Golf Outing” in the Catskills. The perfect weather was an added bonus to the festivities. L to R: Ben Cady, Andy Morris, Matt Art, Wilbur Long

Baltimore, MD | September 2024

#17654 Dave Fitzpatrick, Baltimore, MD, wrote of a recent connection. Says "Fitzy," "I attended the Orioles-Royals playoff game with my brother recently and we were walking the stadium prior to first pitch when I did a total double take. I bumped into none other than R-U-S-S #13429 Russ Gebhard!" L to R, #13429 Russ Gephard, #17654 Dave Fitzpatrick

Saratoga, NY | September 2024

#17098 Carl Jackson, #17119 Mark O'Neal, and #17681 Steven Nelson met at Saratoga Performing Arts Center for a Goose concert! Pictured L to R: Steven Nelson, Carl Jackson, and Mark O'Neal.

Tuscaloosa, AL | September 2024

#20108 Eliza Davis, Baltimore, MD, took in a football game at the University of Alabama, alma mater of #19136 Ian Kotz, Baltimore, MD, and they were joined by the rest of the Kotz family. Pictured L to R: Ian Kotz, #20335 Emilie Kotz, #19137 PJ Kotz, #20635 Carolyn Kotz, #12135 Pete "KotzE" Kotz, Eliza Davis.

Onondaga Hill, NY | October 2024

#23638 Peter Elliott, Lake Forest, IL, spoke with #10846 Bob Langston after the Dudley chapel service two years ago. He shared that he was going to be heading to Syracuse University for the fall. Optimistically, Bob gave his card to Peter with an invitation to visit him anytime at his home church of Onondaga Hills Presbyterian Church in Syracuse. Imagine Bob's surprise on October 6, 2024, to see Peter in the pews of his church. A warm greeting and reunion followed. L to R, Bob Langston and Peter Elliott.

Scottsdale, AZ | October 2024

#15093 Ryan Joyce, Phoenix, AZ, and his husband Jake Sanders spent a little time with #14359 Andy Morris in Arizona! L to R are Ryan, Andy, and Jake.

Canton, NY, | October 2024

Summer ‘24 Leaders #24042

Daniel Todd, #23815 Teddy Ughetta, and #25097 Eddie Elliott met up at St. Lawrence University, where they were hosted by #23465 Perry Rogers, #23515 Jack Tornga, #24771 Manny Villar, and #24626 Finn Beams to see the St. Lawrence men’s hockey team play Niagara University and reminisce about the summer. Back Row, L to R Eddie, Daniel, Teddy, and Finn; Front row, L to R, Manny, Perry, and Jack.

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#16200 George Matthews and Najla Husseini, Stamford, CT, welcomed their daughter, Anna Noor Matthews, on July 31, 2024. Their son, William (3 years old), is excited to be a big brother!

#17039 Christian and Katie McCormack, Summit, NJ, welcomed their son, Christian Garrett McCormack, Jr. on June 24, 2024.

#17641 Matt Smith and his wife, Kim Tolleson, Medford, MA, welcomed their daughter, Maisie Smith on May 1, 2024.

#17699 Ned and Lauren Colegrove, Peachtree City, GA, report the arrival of their third child, Maggie Shay Colegrove, born July 28, 2024.

#18557 Sam and Brittany Plumer, New York, NY, greeted their son, Jack, on August 28, 2024.

#19996 Bill and Jamieson Savage, Littleton, CO, greeted their daughter, Emerson Grace, on May 22, 2024.

Future Campers |

#17920 Connor Smith, Washington, DC, married Claire Creighton on August 17, 2024 in Charlottesville, VA.

#18754 Connor Smith, Melbourne, Australia, married Allison Courtin on June 8, 2024 in Willsboro, NY.

#19583 Jonah Florence, New York, NY, married Kyra Harney on July 20, 2024 in Sandwich, MA.

#20365 Lauren Carlson married Alex Lambrinos on July 20, 2024 in New Canaan, CT.

#20916 Sarah Rider married #19625 Angus MacKinnon on August 24, 2024, in Rye, NY.

#21084 Paul Licursi, Brooklyn, NY, married Keira Tachibana on August 17, 2024 in Deer Isle, ME.

Alumni News

Cathy Murray (CK1965), Peachtree Corners, GA, a Kiniya alum, stopped by with her partner Jane for a tour with Marnie in June. Cathy and her sister, Margaret Murray, attended Kiniya in 1965 and 1966. Cathy was a camper in Bungalow during her first summer at Camp and was delighted to retrace her footsteps from her younger years. She said, “My two summers spent at Kiniya were the best summers of my life!” Pictured L to R: Cathy on Popcorn in 1965, Cathy with Marnie in 2024.

#7381 Paul Lutz, Marietta, GA, celebrated his 95th birthday in August. Those who attended the reunion in 2019 when Paul was 90 will remember Paul's message from the chapel platform about meeting "Uncle Dudley" and how to "Keep the Fire Burning." What an example for us all!

#7809 Win Crannell, Dahlonega, GA, visited Dudley in July. He was thrilled to see Camp and received his 75-year pin from Matt.

#8914 David Woodbury, Somerset, NJ, writes, "The 2024 Camp season marked the completion of a Woodbury family milestone. My son #14914 Scott, has had all of his daughters, #24956 Madeline, #25314 Abby, #26014 Meredith, and #27314 Heather attending and loving Camp Kiniya. This year, our daughter's son #27414 Noah Ganse attended and loved his first Dudley experience. This completes 100% of three generations. All are very grateful for their Dudley/Kiniya life-changing experience.

#9191 Carleton Armstrong Cleveland III, Naples, FL, writes, “Building 128 hurricane-resistant housing units for farmworker families in Immokalee, Florida is on track and the first tenants expected by year end. Recently, we were visited by #11945 Rob and #26245 Liz Kirkpatrick, Greenwich, CT. Very exciting!”

#10689 Ted Duncombe, Drexel Hill, PA, is working on a book project about his father #5472 Sandy Duncombe and his mother. Sandy was a camper and Leader during the 1930s and early 1940s. Ted is eager to hear from anyone who might have family stories or letters of Dudley during that time. Contact: Tduncombe@aol.com

#10801 Dave Donahue and his wife Elizabeth are photographed on a travel excursion to Miyajima, Japan in September 2024. Dave is retiring from his service with NCIS in Japan, and they will be returning to Lawrenceville, NJ. Dave reported that his son and Dudley Leader #19801 Nick Donahue is a Marine captain in the 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, and his daughter and Kiniya Leader #21004 Molly Donahue is living and working in London.

#11904 John "JU" Ulin, San Marino, CA, completed the Long Beach Marathon this fall, his 10th marathon, alongside his daughter #20904 Tori, who set a personal record. Writes JU, "I was sick all night on Saturday but persevered. It was my 10th marathon and over 30 years since my first (LA 1994). We’re looking at the Las Vegas race for 2025!"

#13429 Russ Gebhard, Ganbrillis, MD, was a member of a championship-winning adult baseball team in January at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, FL. Says Russ, "I enjoy playing baseball three or four weekends a year at various baseball stadiums along the East Coast."

#13840 Mac Howison, Pittsburgh, PA, received a Master of Education Leadership degree from Harvard University. A proud 1995 Cub Division Head, Mac is currently the Senior Program Officer for Creativity at The Heinz Endowments in Pittsburgh, PA.

#15191 Oliver Jeffers, Co. Down, United Kingdom, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University for outstanding contribution to literature and the arts.

#17525 Pete "Shorty" Treiber, Peconic, NY, shared news of a recent event where Treiber Farms took over the menu at Léon 1909 Restaurant. Says Shorty in his recent blog, "Farmer Brooke and I had a really won-

derful evening walking the floor during dinner service at Léon two Sundays ago for our 'menu takeover.’ Chef Armond and his wonderful team welcomed us with open arms and made the evening really quite enjoyable. The menu was singing with our produce. From main dishes to dessert and even into cocktails. The diner got a full picture of what it is we can do on our farm. Brooke and I saw friendly faces and became acquainted with new ones. All of it made for a memorable night. Thanks to everyone who showed up and dined with us, and thank you to everyone at Léon for supporting our farm every week of the season. We hope to be doing something like this again one day."

#17982 Matt “Rooster” McElroy, Washington, DC, has joined Bart & Associates, Inc. as the information technology company’s Chief Financial Officer.

#18306 Erik "Monkey Man"

Soderstrom, Port Saint Lucie, FL, recently gave a guest lecture at the University of Florida for Professor Fazil Najafi. Erik is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with Thornton Tomasetti and enjoyed the opportunity to get back in front of a classroom again.

#20595 Kat Nelson, Shelburne, VT, writes from Colchester, VT, "In late September, I brought a group of Vermont Commons School students to Kiniya for a week of camp! While we were on site, we focused on leadership training, wilderness cooking skills, and first aid. It was such a treat to be back on campus and share this special place and its magical sunsets with my school community. A highlight for me was a personal first: walking out to the point where the Lamoille River meets Lake Champlain on our final night. Thank you, Marnie and team, for this amazing opportunity!"

#20608 Martha McKinley, New York, NY, on right, accepted a Community Recognition Award at the Adirondack North Country Association's (ANCA) annual meeting in July. A post in their newsletter cited the rationale for the award:

"ANCA celebrates Camp Dudley for their work and partnership which inspires us to action, challenges norms and structures that exclude some from meaningful participation in our region, exemplifies values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and is truly advancing A New Economy that Works for All in the Adirondack North Country region. Camp

Dudley is a vital partner in our Emerging Stewards Initiative and has hosted our annual Alternative Spring Break program in partnership with SUNY Potsdam and our Claiming Space program. The team has been a tenacious partner, going above and beyond to provide unique and impactful programming. Their work is instrumental in creating new generations of ADK stewards from BIPOC communities across New York State, who are deeply invested in the sustainability and longevity of the Adirondack Park." #22182 Geo Price, #26565 Jaiden Widdal, #26566 Mason Fuller, and #10555 Dave Langston have supported the design and programming of this off-season program.

#21508 Isabella Carr, Lehman, PA, was recently promoted at a ceremony at Powidz Air Base in Powidz, Poland. Isabella took a break from her veterinarian school studies and is currently deployed and leading her medical company, the 104th MCAS of the Maryland National Guard.

#21531 Sammi Muther Tulungen, Manchester, NH, shared the news of her recent move from Rhode Island. Sammi said the move was connected with a new library job but promised a more detailed update once she and her husband, Ian, were a little more settled.

#22157 William Wasley, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, reached out to say, "I was accepted into the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals program. I'm nervous but incredibly excited to have such a unique opportunity.” The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals is a fellowship that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program. Originally from Massachusetts, Will graduated from McGill University in 2022.

#22255 Aicher Hearon, Manchester, VT, went to Frost Beer Works, Hinesburg, VT, and saw #17681 Steve Nelson, Shelburne, VT. They discussed the craft brewery business and the beer-making process.

Alumni News

#22316 Caroline Tornquist, Arlington, VA, traveled to compete in the World Ultimate Championships in Gold Coast, Australia this August. Caroline is part of Team USA Women, who won the Gold at the World Ultimate Championships after a hard-fought finals game against Colombia (Final Score: 14-12). Caroline’s brother, #22643 Matt, mother #25416 Alice, and father David were all there to cheer her on. Congratulations, Caroline and Team USA!

#22474 Rob Hollander, Hadley, MA, checked in after completing his first year with the Peace Corps in Peru. Says Rob, "The experience has been invaluable, to say the least, and I already have a lifetime of stories, memories, and friends and families to whom I will always be connected. I’m grateful to have lived in the humble and beautiful community of Magdalena, in the department of Cajamarca, since December of 2023." Rob will serve another 15 months and is excited about the time ahead. Rob is shown (far right) with some of his friends from Peru.

#22710 Lizzie Stephens, Wadhams, NY, spent nearly six weeks this spring traveling throughout New Zealand. She sent a classic Dudley/Kiniya “Yoha” shot from the summit of one of her adventures.

#22717 Beth Yeager, Greenwich, CT, competed in the Paris Olympics. Her dad, #11911 Scott, and brother, #19911 Ryan, traveled to Paris this summer to watch Beth represent the USA in Women's Field Hockey. Beth is currently a junior at Princeton, and her brother #24211 Michael missed the event to start his baseball career at the University of Virginia. Beth joins the list of other Dudley Olympians including #10057 Sam Amukun, #13373 Jonathan Edwards, and #16841 Andrew Weibrecht

#22833 Wyatt Gough, Elizabethtown, NY, graduated from the New York State Police Academy on May 15, 2024. He is a member of the 214th class. This class is the first to graduate from the Cazenovia campus. They began with 286 candidates and finished with 228 troopers. Before entering the Academy in October of 2023, Wyatt worked for Homeland Security in Plattsburgh, NY. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a BS in Criminal Justice in 2020.

#22967 Jake Baker, Londonderry, VT, shared the news that his internship with Rescription in the summer of 2022 turned into full-time employment. He credits the Dudley network as being a huge resource in helping him find such a good fit with his employer. Read his complete comments through the Camp Dudley and Kiniya LinkedIn Network. (https://www. linkedin.com/groups/152548/)

#23129 Ahmed Wise, Baltimore, MD, graduated from Hobart College and is currently in the Peace Corps, stationed in Nairobi, Kenya. Carol Spahn (center left), the current Peace Corps Director, was the commencement speaker this year. The president of Hobart & Williams Smith Colleges, Mark Geran (far right), is a former Peace Corps Director from the Clinton Administration. Ahmed (center right) is shown with a classmate who is joining him in Peace Corps service.

#23403 Henry Doerge, Glen Cove, NY, was interviewed by Quest Magazine about his role in encouraging the growth of Penny's Flight Foundation. The foundation was established by Henry, his parents, Kate and #13803 Chad, and brother #26203 Frankie. The charity is dedicated to advancing medical research on Neurofibromatosis (NF) and related disorders and raising awareness about his sister #24303 Penny's inspiring battle with the disease. Read more at pennysflight.org.

#23696 Charlotte Carter, Weston, CT, has been putting “The other fellow first”, by earning her EMT certification. She proudly served her home town of Weston, CT, by providing emergency medical services with Weston Volunteer EMS. She graduated Weston High School in June and began the next chapter of her life at Boston College this fall.

#24011 Paul Buehler, Elizabethtown, NY, is the coach of the Boquet Valley Central School's girls soccer team. This September they came together with the Willsboro team at Camp Dudley and played a non-league game in the name of epilepsy awareness. Typically they are rivals in the Division II Northern Soccer League. They raised over $200 collecting donations on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, and the event celebrated Boquet Valley’s Emma Conley and Willsboro’s Emma Jacques for managing the disease while also participating in athletics. On the Boquet Valley team is #27083 Claire Reynolds, Westport, NY, who recently joined the 100-point club with an overtime goal against Lake Placid.

#24558 Martín Bello Urbez, Valencia, Spain, received the prestigious Panasonic Design Impact Award for his invention of a roof tile capable of collecting and storing rainwater, allowing a 50% reduction of water consumption at home. Says Martín, "This project is part of my final degree project in Product Design. The idea arose when contrasting Valencia, my hometown, with Bristol, UK, the city where I study. In Valencia, water is very precious and also very scarce. Here in Bristol, it rains constantly and rainwater is rarely used for purposes other than superfluous activities, such as watering plants. This new system allows for more efficient use of the water.” Martín is a candidate for the Royal Society of Arts Student Design Awards, whose presentation will be held at the end of the year. Congratulations, Martín!

#25842 Chase and #25843 Charlie Schroeder, Hartington, NE, joined the Fourth of July celebration at Dudley with their family and the old car! They enjoyed watching the morning festivities on Hafner Hill from inside the dining hall with their girlfriends, parents, Drs. Ben and Erinn Schroeder, the Heartland Docs, and grandparents, Dawn and Mike Pratt.

#25890 Cole Robertson, Greenbrae, CA, writes, "Me and my boat of eight rowers from Northern California's 'Marin Rowing Association' placed second (silver medal) in the U16 Youth United States National Rowing competition in Sarasota, Florida this past June 2024. We hope to take first next June. I also look forward to coming back to Camp Dudley next June for my fifth straight consecutive year—this time as a Junior Leader!"

#26951 Archer Smith, Southport, CT, was coached by #21129 Will Bass in flag football this season. Will was Archer's teacher at Fairfield Country Day School. Archer's mom, Blythe Bracey, called this "a wonderful full-circle moment!" L to R, Archer Smith, Will Bass.

LATE BREAKING

We are pleased to welcome #13744 Tom Bisselle as a Facility Team member to the year-round staff. Says Matt Storey, “Tom has a unique jackof-all-trades skill set that will add great utility to our team. Additionally, his decades of experience working with youth and their families locally will add strength to our team during both the summer and off-season. He comes to us most recently from his service as a student support specialist at BVCS. We are fortunate to have him join the team.”

Tom is filling a vacancy created when #14158 Wilbur Long, had an opportunity to move to a position with 475 High Performance Building Supply as a Product Consultant.

In Memoriam

#6707 Doug Foster, Williamstown, MA, died on August 24, 2024 at the age of 94. He first attended Camp in 1944 and from then forward was a fixture at Dudley as a Leader in the 1940s and early 1950s and as a member of the Board in the early 1980s.

Dudley had a profound impact on Doug’s life. In 1944, he met #6790 John Priesing, Sr., who later introduced Doug to his sister, Ann. Doug and Ann were married for 61 years. They had four children, all of whom attended or worked at Camp: #11275 David Foster, #13312 Susan Culver, #14777 Emily Verbeck, and #12827 Jim Foster.

In roughly 1950, Doug met a kid on the kitchen crew named Willie Schmidt. They would become lifelong friends with Doug, Ann, Willie, and Lois meeting up multiple times per year. Doug also was an attendee at the “Dudley Baskets” outing in New York City for many years. Dudley was intertwined into Doug’s life for 50 years.

Doug was born in Utica, NY, to Harry and Florence Foster. At the age of 6, he contracted polio. The doctors did not think that he would walk again, but he fooled them. He graduated from high school as the most valuable athlete and valedictorian. In September 1948, he entered Williams College on a seven-year scholarship. At Williams, he majored in history, played football and lacrosse, and served as a junior advisor to freshmen. He was on the Dean’s List and a member of a fraternity.

Following Williams, he entered Cornell University where he received his MA in history in 1953. He then enlisted in the Army and was selected for the Counterintelligence Corps. After training in its school at Fort Holabird, MD, and an intensive Japanese language school, he was sent to Japan in late 1954. After returning from Japan, he taught and coached at the Hill School, a boy’s preparatory school in Pottstown, PA. In 1958 he married Ann. They lived at the Hill School until 1960, when much to Ann’s surprise, he announced that they were going to law school.

Doug graduated from law school in 1963 and went to work for a major Wall Street firm, Chadbourne & Parke. Wishing to be a trial lawyer, he took a position as an assistant commissioner at the New York City Department of Investigation. He served in that capacity for two years and then returned to private practice with the firm Lovejoy, Watson & Ashton where he subsequently became a litigating partner.

In 1985, Doug became President of the Atlantic Legal Foundation, which is devoted to litigating constitutional cases. Doug retired in 1998, and he and Ann moved to Williamstown, MA, where he served as president of the Williamstown Community Chest for two years and was very active in several Williams athletic booster groups.

Doug was predeceased by Ann and his oldest child, David. He leaves behind his three other children along with 11 grandchildren.

#7532 Paul D. “Grinny” Grinwis, Kennett Square, PA, passed away on July 28, 2024. He first came to Dudley on the recommendation of #410 Ed Austin, after attending Camp Waywayanda for a year. He was a Cub in Adirondack Cabin in 1947, with #7381 Paul Lutz as his Leader. Grinny led his own cabin in 1955, 1957, and 1958. Once he returned to Dudley as a staff member in 1963, he contributed to Camp in countless ways throughout the next five decades.

His roles during those years included: Head of the Dining Hall, Administration/Operations Manager, Business Manager, driver, and maintenance staff member. Grinny served on the Board of Trustees as a member, Assistant Treasurer, Business Manager, and Consultant Emeritus. He received the Last Whistle dedication not once, but twice—in 1974 and 2004.

Grinny was born in Maplewood, NJ and then lived in Pittsburgh, PA, Rye, NY, and Elizabethtown, NY before moving to Crosslands, Kennett Square, PA in 2016. He earned a BA degree from Colgate and a BS degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. After graduation, Grinny worked as an agent for Aetna Insurance. He then became a faculty member at the Valley School in Ligonier, PA, and the Rye Country Day School in Rye, NY, before coming to Dudley. He married Mary Lou in 1969 in the Camp Dudley Chapel. While living in Elizabethtown, Grinny served on the Elizabethtown-Lewis Board of Education and Youth Commission, as well as the Elizabethtown Social Center board and the Elizabethtown Library Association board. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Jacobson Grinwis, and their son Jeff. He was predeceased by their son Kevin. In honor of Paul’s wishes, there will be no memorial service and he will be buried at Union Cemetery in Kirkwood, PA.

As #7681 George Nelson wrote in the 1974 Last Whistle dedication: “This issue of the Last Whistle honors a man who has profited tremendously from his association with Dudley because he has given so much to it. Unlike so many of us, Paul Grinwis has taken Dudley away from its narrow confines of Lake Champlain during July and August and demonstrated its spirit wherever he has been at any time of the year. That, of course, is what Dudley is all about. And that is what this man is all about. Thanks, Paul.”

#7870 Dr. Alfred Verner Persson, Burlington, MA, passed away on April 8, 2024. He attended Camp from 1949 through 1951. As a devoted husband, grandfather, physician, mentor, and passionate lifelong learner and creator, he lived a remarkable life.

Al was born in Syracuse, NY, but grew up in the rural Adirondack communities of Newton Falls and Star Lake, NY. After graduating pre-med from Syracuse University, he continued at McGill School of Medicine in Montreal. Al served as a captain in the US Air Force Medical Service from

1963-1965. He trained in general surgery at Charity Hospital LSU and the Lahey Clinic in Boston, then returned to LSU as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and was recruited back to the Lahey Clinic to establish a vascular surgery program. Al was a frequent speaker at medical conferences around the globe and a sought-after mentor who helped launch 27 of his lab technicians into medical school.

Al married his high school sweetheart, May Susan Eileen Vickers in 1957. Over their 66 years of marriage, they raised four daughters, moved over 20 times, visited over 20 countries, and touched countless lives. Their Wellesley, MA home hosted friends, family, exchange students, and colleagues from around the world.

Al was not one to slow down in retirement. An early adopter of computers and a model advocate of lifelong learning, he earned a degree in graphic design from Gibbs College and honed his creative writing craft through courses at Regis College. When he wasn’t at the computer, Al enjoyed cooking, caring for his tropical fish, and mentoring elementary and high school students. He was a member of the Retired Men’s Association of Boston/Metrowest and an active volunteer at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church.

Al was predeceased by his parents and his brother, George Persson. He is survived by his four daughters, Tuula (Tom) Rodgers, Christine (James) Froehlich, Marian (Troy) Flinchbaugh, and Ruth Persson. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, his sister Sally Chillington, nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

most especially with his nine grandchildren. Living near his alma mater, Bucknell University, Doug served as Chairman of the Bison Club Board of Directors, which promoted athletics and supported fundraising activities.

Doug is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Jane (Vreeland) Williams, his daughters Cali (Andrew) Yost, Cynthia (William) Scott, Jane (Roderick) Evans Murchison, Lauren (Adam) Fosbenner, son Dr. David (Suzanne) Vreeland Evans. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: #21265 Emma, Madeline, Benjamin, Samuel, Connor, Sarah, Katie, William, and John along with his brothers Alan Williams and Bruce Williams,

#8434 Richard B. Stewart, New York, NY, died on November 3, 2023. He started at Camp in 1952 and returned in 1953 and 1954. Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Dick graduated from Yale with a bachelor’s degree in history, the arts, and letters, and was selected as a Rhodes Scholar, graduating with honors in philosophy, politics, and economics from Oxford. After receiving his law degree, Richard practiced law for several years at Covington and Burling in Washington, DC, then began teaching at the Harvard Law School. His teaching career spanned 50 years and he was regarded as a consummate scholar and highly prolific author.

#8265 Douglas “Doug” C. Williams, Lewisburg, PA, passed away on February 18, 2024. He attended Dudley as a camper in 1951 and 1952. Doug grew up in Upper Montclair, NJ, and spent three years at the Trinity Pawling School in Pawling, NY, where he received the best athlete award his senior year. After graduating from Bucknell University, Doug was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Marine Corps. He retired in 1966 with the rank of captain, and from 1967 to 1975 served in the active Marine Corps Reserves.

Doug began his professional career at Ralston Purina in sales and credit management before moving into financial services. He rose to SVP at Chase Manhattan Bank where he was instrumental in establishing Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. He also managed the bank’s start-up, the Chase Agency, which provided alternative investments for Chase retail branches. Doug received the Excalibur Award for Excellence in recognition of this program’s success.

After retiring from Chase, Doug purchased a 50acre farm in Milton where he lived his dream. For almost 20 years, he created, managed, and operated Ashway Farm Equestrian Facility and Ashway Game Farm, raising quail and pheasants for hunts and dog training. His greatest pleasure was sharing the farm activities with family and friends, and

Dick was devoted to developing more effective legal tools for tackling the nation’s and the world’s most significant environmental problems; a substantial portion of his scholarship was addressed to climate change. He was deeply involved with the Environmental Defense Fund for almost 45 years, serving on its board, which he chaired from 1980-1983, as well as on its advisory board and litigation review committee. President George H. W. Bush nominated Dick as Assistant Attorney General heading the Lands and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice. He led the staff of 400 lawyers in major litigation addressing a multitude of environmental issues.

After leaving government, Dick joined the faculty of the New York University School of Law. He pioneered global administrative law, a new field of legal scholarship, and for over 25 years was the founding director of the Frank J. Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy, and Land Use Law.

Dick was a connoisseur of the good things in life, had a deep knowledge and appreciation of the literary and visual arts, and was a mentor to generations of law students who appreciated his open mind, intellectual engagement, and whole-hearted encouragement. His family deeply treasured him, and he will be terribly missed.

He leaves behind his wife, Jane Bloom Stewart, and their two children, Emily and Ian; three children from his first marriage to Alice Fales Stewart, William, Paul, and Elizabeth; two beloved granddaughters, Paloma and Seraphine; and his sister Elizabeth Stewart Fox.

#8541 Bernhard “Bernie” Wehefritz Witter, Oxford, MD, died on June 26, 2024. Bernie was at Camp in 1953 and served as a Leader in Ross in 1954. Born in Gottingen, Germany, Bernie spent the latter half of his youth in the Bavarian town of Furth. In 1952, sponsored by his maternal uncle and wife (whose surname he later adopted), Bernie sailed alone from Hamburg to New York City. He graduated from Dover High School and matriculated at Yale University, where he majored in industrial administration, played varsity soccer, and managed the track and cross-country teams.

In addition to his loving wife, Joanne (Thompson), Tom is survived by his children, Thomas “Gil” Gilman Meeker, Jr., Patricia Meeker (Tom Healey), and Christopher (Elizabeth) Meeker; his sister Beverly Meeker; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, extended family, and his fellow Princeton Tigers.

Bernie began his career at General Electric as part of a management training program. He met his future wife, Elizabeth J. Smith, during that time and they married in 1959. After several years at GE and six months of active service in the US Army Reserves, he enrolled at Harvard Business School, receiving his MBA in 1963. His career highlight was serving as CFO of Commodore Computers. In this role, he traveled to Asia, Europe, and the Americas. His final job before retirement was supervising the administrative and managerial functions of the Philadelphia law firm Dechert, Price, and Rhoads, as it grew significantly in the 1980s and 90s.

Bernie and Liz lived in and near numerous cities during their life together, including New York, London, Chicago, Cleveland, and Philadelphia. The couple’s deep love for the arts, especially classical music, made them feel quickly connected to each locale. During their marriage, Bernie and Liz visited every continent as their passion for travel continued.

Upon retirement, drawn by a love of sailing, golf, and gardening, Bernie and Liz moved full-time to their weekend home on the Strand in Oxford, MD. After Liz died in 2019, Bernie met and married Suzanne Beyda, who shared his love of dogs and horticulture.

Bernie was predeceased by his brother, Henning Wehefritz. In addition to his wife, Bernie is survived by his sons Scott (Karen) and Jonathan (Maureen), and his five grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Dr. Christiane Wehefritz and brother Valentin Wehefritz.

#8561 Thomas Meeker, West Caldwell, NJ, formerly of Glen Ridge, died on July 27, 2024. Tom came to Camp in 1953 as a Leader in Cushman and in 1955 as a Leader in Union. Tom was a graduate of Glen Ridge High School, Princeton University, and Newark College of Engineering. He worked at Smith-Meeker Engineering Co. in NYC, which specialized in audio-visual and teleconferencing systems.

Tom was a dedicated alumnus of Princeton and an active resident of Crane’s Mill Retirement Community. He was also a long-time member of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church.

#11211 Charles Meade, Bronxville, NY, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2024. Charlie loved spending time on Lake Champlain during his childhood, summering at Basin Harbor, VT, and attending Camp Dudley from 1972 through 1975 when he was an Aide. He lived by the Dudley motto, “The other fellow first,” and tried to pass this message along to as many people as he met.

Charlie grew up in Brookville, NY; he attended Fairfield University and graduated from Adelphi University in 1984 with a BA in finance and political science. After an almost two-decade career on Wall Street, Charlie pursued studies in architecture, his true calling. He received a BA in architecture from the New York Institute of Technology in 2002 and went on to a successful career in property loss consulting.

Active in the community of Bronxville, Charlie served as president of the St. Joseph’s Parish Council, president of the Community Fund of Bronxville, a Cub Scout leader, and a member of The Bronxville School’s facilities committee. An avid woodworker and gardener, Charlie dedicated much of his free time to projects he was passionate about. He loved golf, cooking, fast cars, good music, and good wine. He will always be remembered for his fun-loving spirit, larger-thanlife personality, epic dinner parties, and stylish wardrobe.

He is survived by his beloved children Perry Lang Meade and # 22111 Thomas Patrick Meade; his brother and sister; and his nieces and nephews.

The Northern Lights at Camp #18801 Drew Rider

The Hank Poler Leadership Barn | 10.11.24 at 3:23am

10.6.24 | 8:11pm 8.12.24 | 1:33am

Coleman Dining Hall 5.10.24 at 11:15pm 6.28.24 | 12:36am

J.J. Alexander

Tom Bisselle

Marnie McDonagh

Angie Wallace

Todd Lubin

Catherine Sanderson

Andrew Marrus

Ted Smith George Matthews

John Ulin - Board Chair

Kevin McCormick

Robin Wells

David Fitzpatrick DKAA Co-President Sarah McKani DKAA Co-President

Kari McKinley

Martha McKinley

Shiro Nogaki Tom Pohlad

Tyler Chapman

Dawn Gay

Kissy Rowley

Peter Groves

Evan George

Jesse Smith

Erinn Harley-Lewis

Anita Johnson

Jess Storey

Monique Jones

Jamie Johnson

Matt Storey

Liz Kirkpatrick

Dave Langston

Ben Sudduth

Beth Kaufman

Brendan Loughman

John Tomkins

Ben Cady

Tom Brayden

Drew Rider

SUMMER 2025 - ARE YOU IN?

Share Your Camp Experience With Others!

We fill Camp through word of mouth, and who better than those, like you, who already know the the power of the Dudley & Kiniya experience to find new campers and families to join our community? One of the most important things anyone can do is introduce someone to the Dudley & Kiniya family. It could change someone's life, and it's also an incredibly meaningful way to support Dudley & Kiniya. If you know of anyone who might be interested in a summer at Dudley or Kiniya, you can refer them below or, even better, invite them to an Open House.

The Leadership Development Program

Once a camper has completed their Senior summer, many aim to run their own cabin someday, and our Leadership Development Program is designed to support them in achieving that goal. Though there are definite steps in the Leadership Development Program, our Cabin Leaders' experiences are varied... some rise through the rank of Aide, JL, and AL...some participate in an off-campus program such as the NOLS trip, German Exchange, or Spanish Exchange. Most importantly, our Leadership Development Program is an extraordinary opportunity to learn lifelong lessons about the challenges and joys of leading others, as well as an opportunity to give back to this amazing community.

Important Resources

Apply to Camp Dudley or Kiniya | campdudley.org/apply

The Leadership Development Program | campdudley.org/leadership

Learn about Camp / Attend an Open House | campdudley.org/meetus

Refer a Camper | campdudley.org/refer

Relaxing in the Camp Kiniya Pines | Summer 2024