2020 Fall MBCE Newsletter

2020

Annual Report & Honor Roll of Donors

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Staff

Board of Directors

Jim Raimo

Br. Pat McNamara, FMS

Executive Director

Br. Michael Flanigan, FMS 20-21 Campus Ministry Marist College

Provincial Marist Brothers Province USA

Br. Roy George, FMS

Kerry McCormack-Toniolo

Robert Mackie

Science Department Archbishop Molloy High School Br. Dan O’Riordan, FMS Assistant Director Create a Wedding Wedding Budget Date: in this worksheet.

Enter details in tables in Apparel-Reception-Music-Pics w Vice Provincial Margaret Henn Marist Brothers Province USA Senior Marketing Manager Br. Joseph Matthews, FMS Enter Wedding Date in cell C2. Days 44463 Remaining Days Remaining: are autoSax calculated in cell E2. 365 LLP Assistant Director of Finance 19-20 Gerald Dunworth Title of this worksheet is in cell C3., Chair Next19-20 instruction is in cell A6.

Partner/Retired Jason Jurgens 20-21 Tomas O’Riordan Gibney Anthony & Flaherty LLP Partner Director of Facilities & Capital Projects Financial Markets Practice of Jones Day Bryan Doran , Vice Chair 19-20, Timothy Hagan Wedding Budget Summary Robert Lynch Chair 20-21 Director of Operations 20-21 Budget Summary CATEGORY Table starting in cell C6 ESTIMATED is auto updated.

Next ACTUAL instruction is in cell A19.

OVER/UNDER Director of Student Activities Partner Marist College Ernst & Young LLP Valerie Savino Esopus Fund #N/A 90,951.57 #N/A Director of Operations 19-20

Br. Donnell Neary, FMS

Gifts and Grants #N/A Vice Chair 20-21 Summer Bourlier Camps #N/A Special Education Coach Advancement & Development Coordinator Scholarships New York City Department of Education#N/A Events #N/A Ed Kennedy Coleen Waldron , Secretary Director of Outdoor Adventure Activities Other Restricted #N/A Vice President GiftsPorticus In KindN.A., Inc. #N/A Henry Miller Bequests #N/A Dining Services Brendan Cloonan 19-20 TotalFacilities GivingBorough Operations Manager#N/A Dawn Stewart Manhattan and Staten Island Operations Assistant The New York Public Library

Barry Donnelly 20-21

Retired Principal/President St. Joseph Regional High School

Br. John Dunning, FMS 19-20 Guidance Counselor St. Joseph Regional High School

Total Giving Esopus Fund....................................... $ Gifts and Grants................................ $ Camps................................................... $ Other Restricted................................ $ Events................................................... $ Scholarships....................................... $ Gifts-in-Kind....................................... $ Bequests.............................................. $

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139,749.99 Former Teacher/Administrator St. Joseph Regional 33,505.00 High School 19,950.00 Patricia McCormack 19-20 50,997.00 Retired 11,200.00 St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf 7,846.81 Rosemarie Mulligan 20-21 101,063.75 Elementary School Teacher New York City Department of Education #N/A

James Raimo

455,264.12

#N/A

Executive Director Marist Brothers Center at Esopus

Beverly Rogers 20-21

Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services St. Frances de Sales School for the Deaf

Jim Sheldon 20-21

Teacher Archbishop Molloy High School

Esopus Fund; 20% Esopus Fund

Bequests

90,951.57 139,749.99 33,505.00 11,200.00 50,997.00 19,950.00 7,846.81 101,063.75

#N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A #N/A

Bequests; 22% 22%

20%

Gifts In Kind; 2% 2% Gifts In-Kind

Events 11%

Events; 11%

Gifts and Grants;

Other Restricted Other Restricted ; 3%3%

Scholarships 4% Scholarships; 4% Camps Camps; 7% 7%

Gifts and31% Grants 31%

Dear MBCE Family, s I reflect on the past year here at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, my thoughts turn to you. I hope you have remained in good health and High spirits. Here in Esopus, this year has been quite a different experience from years past.

Along with organizations across the country the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp (MBCE-MHVC) responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with the health and safety of our staff and those we serve as our highest priority. In March we had to cancel our remaining retreat schedule and were forced to cancel our Mid-Hudson Valley Camps for the summer. While we missed our campers, volunteers and counselors, our camp directors provided some astounding virtual content for their campers and I thank them sincerely for bringing a piece of the MHVC to them.

If there was a “silver lining” in all this, it was our ability to take advantage of this down time to undertake some capital improvements to the property. The main walk-in coolers and freezers in the kitchen were replaced, as were windows in the Dining Room. In the Cottage, windows were also replaced along with two French doors.

As New York’s COVID-19 protocols phased in, we were able to begin welcoming small groups back to the Center. Several successful summer work weeks were hosted to complete the new deck behind the Recreation Center. The volunteers who were able to spend their whole summer here, or part of it, did a great job of taking care of our “home.”

May God bless all of you who volunteered your time, talent, or resources.

It was wonderful to see the faces of young people hard at work again!

We also connected with our regional community in a special way by hosting a socially distant dance recital for Hyde Park, NY’s Dance Works Too, and began hosting Day Visits for families, campers, and volunteers to come and safely spend a day on the property. Looking ahead, we plan to continue these Day Visits and create additional opportunities for groups to come “home” safely.

On behalf of everyone we serve, my sincere gratitude to all of the generous donors listed in this Honor Roll, and to everyone who volunteered their time and talent, for helping to sustain the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp as a place of hope, love, and joy. May the Peace of Mary our Good Mother be with all of us.

Gratefully, James M. Raimo Executive Director 2020 M B C E A N N UA L R E P O R T

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Meet Our New Board Members Barry Donnelly In 2007, Barry Donnelly was the first alumnus to serve as Principal of St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey, a position he held for the next nine years. In 2016, he became the school’s first President, and served in that role until his retirement as a full-time administrator in 2019. In September of 2020, he began his 45th year as an educator at St. Joe’s, where he continues to teach English part-time. He is also the Director of Communications at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. During his time as Principal/President, Barry was a frequent visitor to Esopus, supporting his students whether on retreats or serving the various Mid-Hudson Valley Summer Camp programs. In 2019, he volunteered for a week himself at Young Adult Camp in August, assisting in the kitchen with the preparation of the week’s meals. Barry has joined the Board of Directors for the MBCE this year and currently serves on the Marketing Committee.

Brother Michael Flanigan, FMS Brother Michael is a Marist Brother who is and always was a strong advocate for the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus. He was responsible for moving Mount St. Michael retreats to the Center when he was Campus Minister from 19941998 and 2002-2003, and he has been participating in Encounter Retreats at the Center since 1981. He is the Province Historian on St. Marcellin Champagnat for the Marist Brothers United States Province and has been a frequent presenter on Marcellin Champagnat at Sharing Our Call, a Province hosted program at the MBCE for U.S. high school teachers and staff as an introduction to the life of Marcellin Champagnat, Marist pedagogy and the Marist mission to evangelize through the Christian education of youth. Presently 4 | 2 0 2 0 M B C E A N N UA L R E P O R T

ministering at Marist College, Brother Michael has sent many students to help with volunteer activities at the Center. Brother Michael has held many positions in schools and administrative positions in the Province and General Administration in Rome.

Jason Jurgens Jason Jurgens has been a member of the MBCEMHVC family since 1988.

Jason currently serves as Session Director of Sacred Heart Camp, the MidHudson Valley Camp dedicated to serving children from Highbridge, an economically-challenged section of the Bronx. He first assumed that position in 2007 after serving as a volunteer counselor at various Mid-Hudson Valley Camps for nearly two decades.

A graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School (‘92), Jason also explored Esopus as a camper and a retreat participant. Away from Esopus, Jason is a partner in the Financial Markets Practice of Jones Day, an international law firm, where he advises financial institutions with respect to litigation and regulatory risks. Jason lives in Manhattan with his wife and twelveyear-old son. Jason is an active member of the Saint Paul the Apostle Parish near Lincoln Center where he taught religious education for several years. He also founded a CYO basketball program at Ascension near Morningside Heights. In addition, Jason currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Law School Association and the Advisory Board of Legal Outreach, a not-for-profit that uses the law as a tool to prepare high school students from underserved communities for college.

Rosemarie (Rosie) Mulligan Rosie Mulligan has been a member of the MBCEMHVC family since 2008.

Rosie is an alumna of Archbishop Molloy High School class of 2012.

Throughout the years, Rosie has been very involved with retreats and

New Board Members (Cont.) camps. She has worked as a counselor, on kitchen crew, maintenance crew, and more! In 2015 Rosie participated in the MBCE’s year-long volunteer program as well. This was a wonderful experience in which she learned so many life skills and made lifelong friendships. Rosie now serves on the Center’s Mission Committee. During her time away from Esopus, Rosie is an elementary school teacher in the New York City Department of Education. She loves dedicating her time to young children and seeing all of their growth throughout the year.

Beverly Rogers Beverly Rogers has been a member of the MBCE family since 2009. She has volunteered at both Deaf Camp and Special Kids 2 Camp. Beverly currently serves as CoDirector of Deaf Camp, the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp dedicated to serving deaf and hard of hearing children from NYC and Westchester County. She first assumed the position of Co-Director in 2012 after serving as a volunteer counselor at Deaf Camp for five years. Beverly has dedicated her career to working with the deaf students of St. Francis de Sales School for the Deaf in Brooklyn for over 30 years. She worked as a speech therapist and joined the administration team as Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services, where she oversees the development and amendment of individual education plans as the IEP Coordinator. She continues to establish successful working relationships between parents, teachers and other agencies advocating for related services to support the learning for the deaf students of St. Francis de Sales. She develops and coordinates workshops for families to understand the educational process and support their deaf child. When not at camp, Beverly also volunteers weeks in the summer traveling with graduating deaf students to Rochester Institute of Technology for a Steps to Success Program.

This program supports African American, Latino, and Native American deaf students and their parents learn

about leadership, technology, business and preparing for college. She continues to strive to advocate for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf with additional/multiple disabilities. Beverly has three children and lives in Brooklyn.

Jim Sheldon Jim Sheldon has been a vital asset to the MBCEMHVC community for over two decades. He was a member of the Center’s Board from 2013-2018, serving as Secretary and Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and was essential in the Board’s evolution to the organized and professional body that it is today. Jim joins the Board again in 2020, contributing institutional memory while safeguarding the Center’s traditions and history as new generations emerge.

As the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp’s Volunteer Coordinator since 1997, Jim manages the application process for our summer camp volunteers, including the application mailing, record keeping and background checks, and ensuring each camp is fully staffed and that all Marist schools have representation.

Currently, Jim is a Science Teacher at Archbishop Molloy High School and has been since 1992. He has been the Director of the MBCE-MHVC’s Molloy Freshman Camp, which is a week-long orientation for new students to be introduced to each other and the Marist traditions.

In his spare time, Jim volunteers as Personnel Director/ Kitchen Director for our summer camps, responsible for all food ordering, addressing any issues that arise, and ensuring the success of the Volunteer Cook Program.

Jim received his B.A. from Queens College and his M.S. in Science from St. John’s University. Jim has also been a NYS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) since 2000 and is a member of the IAABO Board #119 (Certified Basketball Official) since 1991.

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Completed Facilities Projects

Under the guidance of our Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, Tomas O’Riordan, the following capital projects were completed in 2019-20: • New refrigeration system in kitchen • New windows in the dining room • New windows in the cottage and new French Doors • New deck with a set of glass doors and accessible ramp off the back of the Recreation Hall • Removal of a dead tree in front of the Retreat House

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2019-2020 Events Century Ride - $43,592 A group of riders gathered with their support team in Central Park this year during the early morning hours on September 7th for Century Ride 2019. Together they made the grueling 100-mile bike trip through the city, across the Hudson River and up the steep hills of Bear Mountain towards their final destination: The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus. The intention of this initiative is to raise money for the children of the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp and in 2019, $43,592 was raised! Many thanks to our dedicated riders and sponsors!

Our group of Century Riders pose for a celebratory picture after their 100-mile ride.

Turkey Trot - $4,657 The Turkey Trot is an opportunity for camp counselors to come together and reconnect outside of the usual camp setting. It is a 21+ event that involves a pub crawl in Queens, NY to raise funds for the next camp season. It is also an opportunity for veteran camp alumni to share stories and see old friends. This year the Turkey Trot raised $4,657! Thank you to all who participated!

Esopus Music - $6,750 Esopus Music is an exciting fundraiser that allows Mid-Hudson Valley Camp volunteers to showcase their talents while raising money for a place they love. Each year a group of dedicated performers are joined by new musicians to make the event even more spectacular. It is a chance to hear some great music, catch up with old friends and make new ones. There are also many unique raffle prizes to win, including wine, tickets to different sporting events, hotel stays and many more. Last year $6,750 was raised for Esopus! Thank you to everyone who supported this event!

Dance Works Too! 2020 Recital - $800

A group of dancers from Dance Works Too! take to the stage during their social distant recital.

Dance Works Too! (DWT) is a dance studio located in Hyde Park, NY that has been operating for the last 21 years under the guidance of Kelly Markou.

Due to COVID-19, the studio had to switch to online classes, but they wanted to give their students the opportunity to have a proper dance recital. We welcomed Dance Works Too! with open arms and worked together to create a socially distant recital on July 10th. We set up a temperature check in, a list of cleaning procedures, a mask mandate for all spectators, and a limit on guests per dancer. Overall it was a great success, and more importantly, the students had a wonderful time and got to celebrate all of their hard work.

The families of DWT were very generous and donated $800 to the MBCE. Plus the Brothers on property enjoyed the weekend entertainment!

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MBCE-MHVC Offerings Mid-Hudson Valley Camp In the summer months, the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus opens its gates as the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp, home to nine week-long camps serving children and adults with developmental, mental and physical disabilities, deaf children, children living with cancer, and inner-city students. Each camp is staffed entirely by volunteers who are offered a week of fulfillment and opportunities to learn about humility and patience.

This wonderful ministry speaks to the dream of the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat, to reach out to young people, especially those most in need and neglected by society. A unifying atmosphere of respect, joy, and boundless love has come to define the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp.

Kids 1 Camp Directors decided to hold Virtual Camp and connect with one another during a Zoom Dance.

Outdoor Adventure The Challenge by Choice philosophy is at the heart of the Outdoor Adventure Program. Individuals are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and participants are guided through a series of initiative activities, low ropes and/or high ropes elements. Each element is presented as a challenge and then debriefed in a group discussion. “The Adventure involves teamwork, nature, communication, and fun, all with the purpose of exploring and deepening the faith of the participants through experiences and discussions,� says Nina Lokar, who has helped many groups explore and enjoy the challenges that the Adventure presents.

The program also incorporates initiative and processing activities tailored to the visiting group’s goals. All programs are conducted by a staff of facilitators who have been trained in safe operating procedures according to industry standards. Staff has modified programs for sacrament preparation, especially Confirmation.

Day programs, overnight, and two-night programs are available, and retreats are completely customizable. The outdoor adventure facilities have been incorporated into yearlong programming at the center. Outdoor Adventure programs are implemented through Ed Kennedy, Director of Outdoor Adventure Activities.

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MBCE-MHVC Offerings (cont.)

A group of Marist Young Adults pose in the chapel after a great retreat together.

Retreats The MBCE-MHVC facilities are available year-round for private, small group and large group retreats. Retreats are customizable and can be run by the MBCE staff or by visiting organizations. Established retreat programs are held at the Center and are backed by the Province as an opportunity to offer experiences of community, service, and spiritual formation while surrounded by the aesthetic beauty of the grounds. Retreat reservations are made through Tim Hagan, Director of Operations; preference is given to Marist-affiliated groups.

The Volunteer Program The volunteer program at the MBCE provides opportunities for extended volunteering, where participants live and work at the MBCE for a period ranging from a month to a year. The volunteers’ service focuses on hospitality, community living, youth ministry, and manual labor.

The program’s goal is to provide challenging opportunities for volunteers to grow personally, spiritually, and communally.

The MBCE staff poses together in their camp shirts with year-long volunteer, Dittus, in the center.

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Virtual CampTestimonial Though this year’s in-person summer programs were cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Kids 1 Camp took place virtually, much to the delight of the campers and their families.

This message, from the Kruger family on July 6, 2020, says it all.

Dear Amy, Emily, Shane, Kerry, and all of the Kids 1 Camp Counselors, Thank you for making the virtual Kids 1 Camp experience last week a very special and memorable one! Although Nicholas and Christopher really missed being at camp in Esopus so much, they truly enjoyed all of the fun videos, your performances in the videos, Zoom calls, Flip-grids, activities (drawing club), etc. that you planned for them and for all of the campers. A special thanks to Nick for his time, effort, and creativity for putting together all of the amazing videos that we can keep and watch again and again. You all went above and beyond in everything you did last week. Thank you for helping the campers (and families) stay connected during a very challenging time in all of our lives. Your ongoing dedication to Kids 1 is truly appreciated by all of us. Nicholas The Kruger Family poses together during their 4th of July celebration. and Christopher eagerly anticipated the daily morning and afternoon videos, and what a wonderful surprise it was to see the Rainbow Reflection video on Saturday. We love everything you did for us. Sending our love to all of you! Please stay safe and healthy. Praying that we will see each other in person at camp in June/July 2021. We love you and everyone at Kids 1 Camp!

Love, The Kruger Family

(Lisa, John, Nicholas, Christopher, & Alexander)

The Kids 1 Camp Directors greet their campers for Virtual Camp this year.

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Testimonials (Cont.)

The gifts of time, talent and treasure which are celebrated in this 2020 Annual Report all serve the on-going Mission of the Marist Brothers and the MBCE – “to make Jesus known and loved”. The Center continually strives to fulfill this goal through its many programs, the people who participate in them and those who are inspired to serve.

Here is one of their stories.

Praying it Forward

“We plant the seeds that one day grow, knowing they hold future promise and that the Lord’s grace will do the rest.” - Bishop Ken Untener.

A seed, first planted at Esopus fourteen years ago, is now bearing fruit at St. Joseph Regional High School.

In 2006, Joseph LoGiudice, then a senior at Archbishop Molloy, attended an Encounter Retreat at Esopus. The result, he says, was transformational.

Pictured left to right: Edwin RedondoColumbiani, Zyrus Hernandez, Luis Saenz, Matt Fallon, Mr. Joseph LoGiudice, Kellen Moros, Kai Alberto, and lower Jeremy Acosta and Adrian Cedeno from St. Joseph Regional High School.

“I was not very involved during my time in high school,” said LoGiudice, “but that retreat was life-changing and inspired me to get involved in my Church, be more active about my faith, live it out with service, and really strive to grow continually, which isn’t always easy. As a part of the larger Church, the good work of the Marist Brothers and the lay teachers at Molloy redirected me back to work on my own relationship with Jesus.

But that relationship improved as I grew in devotion to Mary, Our Good Mother, and understanding St. Marcellin’s view of Mary as Our Ordinary Resource to mediate on our behalf to her son.”

LoGiudice, a 2010 graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, followed up on his Esopus experience by becoming part of the student team that created a retreat program for the College.

He was also invited back to serve as a leader for Molloy’s upperclassman retreats. Six years later, he became the full-time Director of Campus Ministry at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey.

“I had already known a few St. Joe’s guys from volunteering at Esopus, so I was excited to work at another Marist affiliated school,” LoGiudice said.

“The great challenge has been merging my experience with the needs of young people today. I have to remind myself I was also far from comfortable with Jesus or my faith when I was that age, and just needed one good opportunity to change how I saw God.” One of LoGiudice’s students, Jeremy Acosta, a current senior at St. Joseph Regional, acknowledges the impact that LoGiudice and his own Esopus retreat experiences has had.

“Mr. LoGiudice invited me to the Marist Youth Gathering along with a few other St. Joe’s students. The experience was awesome, and made me want to go again, and this led me to go on a retreat at Esopus. During the retreat I connected with God for the first time in awhile; the feeling was amazing and from that moment on my faith has become the centerpiece of my life. Since then, I’ve participated in the LaValla weekend, the St. Joe’s leadership retreat, Encounter Christ Retreat. Those experiences have been life changing. The LaValla weekend was eyeopening as we participated in a simulation about what life is like as a refugee at the border of Mexico. The 2020 M B C E A N N UA L R E P O R T

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Testimonials (Cont.)

Encounter Christ Retreat was the highlight of my time as a student at St. Joe’s, a truly amazing experience that has inspired me to serve the various Esopus programs.”

Jeremy has gone on to serve as a leader for several St. Joe’s retreats and worked at the Sacred Heart Camp last summer.

“My experience at camp was awesome,” he said. “One thing that stood out to me during that week was how happy the campers were. Everyone who played a part during that week, the camp directors, counselors, and the kitchen crew, had one goal: to make this week about the kids, and make sure camp was the best time they had all summer.”

And, with the assistance of his friends and the support of Mr. LoGiudice, Acosta has also established a Marist Youth Club at St. Joe’s.

Not surprisingly, LoGiudice has found fulfillment in “paying his own experiences forward.”

A pair of St. Joseph Regional High School students pose while helping to clean leaves on property.

“Working in Catholic education, my energy was always pulled into the ministry work of retreats and community service,” he said. “Soon after becoming a teacher, the continued work of leading retreats and the joy it brought me inspired me to pursue a ministry position full time. I pray I can give back to my students what was given to me.”

Acosta, one of the many St. Joseph Regional students to benefit from LoGiudice’s inspiration, says: “If I were trying to convince someone who has never been to Esopus to go on a retreat, I would tell them that the experience is life changing. Once you visit Esopus, every chance you get, you will always want to go back.

I have grown closer to God and my faith has become that centerpiece of my life because of my experiences here.”

In this way, “new seeds of future promise”, through the grace of God, are sown.

A group of St. Joseph Regional High School students work together to break down cardboard boxes to be burned.

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Leavimg a Legacy

Br. Bob Andrews, a teacher and coach at Archbishop Molloy High School for over 40 years, died this year from the Coronavirus. He always had a great love for the Esopus property and many programs that take place here. He generously remembered both the MBCE and Esopus Runners in his will.

Leaving a Legacy to MBCE-MHVC While it may not be possible for you to make a large gift to the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp at this point in your life, you can still have a profound impact on the lives of the young people we serve by including us in your estate or financial planning.

Perhaps the simplest way to create a lasting legacy at MBCE – MHVC without using current resources is by including a charitable bequest in your will or living trust. A gift through your will or trust can have a significant impact on the mission of MBCE – MHVC for generations to come. Bequests can be unrestricted or designated for a particular program or purpose. Making us a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy is also a great way for you to create a legacy at Esopus.

If you’d like to discuss ways to create your own lasting legacy at MBCE – MHVC, contact Jim Raimo, Executive Director, at 845-384-6620 or Jimraimo@Maristbrotherscenter.org. If you have already included MBCE – MHVC in your will or estate plan, please let us know. Doing so will make it possible for us to ensure that your intentions for your gift can be honored and thank you for your generosity.

If you decide to include us in your will, or your financial or estate planning, please use our legal name, which is “MBCE – Mid Hudson Valley Camp, Inc.” Marist Brothers Center at Esopus – Mid Hudson Valley Camp, Inc. does not provide legal, accounting, or other professional advice. You are encouraged to discuss your plans and intentions with your legal, financial or tax advisor.

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Tributes: AnnaMarie Leone AnnaMarie Leone “Thank God... my heart is happy!” That is what AnnaMarie would say when we’d catch her deep in thought, a smile on her face and a tear in her eye. “Ohhhh, snow what?” (yanno what?) - she’d go on to explain just why her heart was so happy. Many times, that source of happiness was her Camp, ESOPUS. When Annie spoke about her heart being happy, we think what she meant was she felt joy. Joy, even in times of sadness, can exist because joy is not surface level but rather a deep understanding that despite life’s challenges there will always be a source of hope and a reason to rejoice.

And this is what camp always was for Annie and continues to be for many campers and counselors alike - a reason to rejoice. A place where our hearts can be happy, we can find it easy to thank God for giving us a piece of heaven on Earth, and even when times are sad and when we have to say our goodbyes, we know that the memories made at camp were genuinely filled with love and goodness.

In AnnaMarie’s memory, our family would like to thank everyone who brought joy to our Annie, who made her feel special because she was a child of God and not because of an extra chromosome, and who has and continues to support ESOPUS in being a source of joy and a reason to exclaim, “Thank God... my heart is happy!”

The Leone Family

A tribute to AnnaMarie Leone, from her Camp family…

When I first met AnnaMarie I thought her name was Ariel. She was a ray of sunshine that radiated positivity. Even when AnnaMarie finally told me her name wasn’t the same as the Disney princess, I couldn’t stop noticing similarities between the two. To start with the obvious, AnnaMarie was a terrific swimmer and just like the Disney princess Ariel, our AnnaMarie was a good friend to everyone. She cared deeply about and for the people around her. Like the princess, AnnaMarie was passionate about singing and dancing.

She transformed when she touched the stage and dance floor, but she didn’t need either of those things to perform. AnnaMarie, like Ariel, was determined.

She was determined to try new activities, she was determined to talk to that special boy, she was determined to make everyone’s day better. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of AnnaMarie’s world. AnnaMarie was brave and beautiful. She was loved and she will be missed terribly. -Jess

AnnaMarie poses with Nicky Costabile

AnnaMarie had this way of making you laugh. However, it was not just any old laugh. She would give you those deep belly laughs- the kind of laughter that when you experience it, it makes you remember exactly what it feels like to be alive. AnnaMarie loved fiercely- she was never afraid of telling people just exactly how much she loved them (believe me, ask Henry). AnnaMarie was courageous- there was not a talent show at camp that she didn’t belt out “Kiss the Girl” or a camp dance that she didn’t own the floor and dance her heart out. AnnaMarie had an infectious sense of energy- no matter what the next activity was, she was always eager to participate. Being around her made you remember the beauty in all the little moments in life. She never wasted time caring about what anyone thought. If you looked at her at any given moment of the day, you could not help but let your soul feel full. She just genuinely enjoyed every minute of everything she did.

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Tributes: AnnaMarie Leone (Cont.)

There are few people in this world that have the courage to not only embrace but share with others every single gift that god has given them. AnnaMarie always did both seamlessly. I will miss her forever, but I will carry all she has taught me always.

Because I’ve known AnnaMarie, I’ve known the face of God. -Kathleen I first met AnnaMarie up in Esopus, at camp, one of her favorite places in the world, many years ago. Although I don’t remember our first interaction, AnnaMarie enjoys time in the pool with I remember the many that were to follow. I had the privilege of having Kathleen Tomes.

AnnaMarie in my group and what I remember most was her fierce independence, as well as her love for music. I remember thinking of AnnaMarie as the perfect camper for a new counselor to get to know, as she was incredibly kind, so very funny, and of course, entertaining. AnnaMarie had a sass about her that you couldn’t help but adore. She knew what she wanted and she went for it. Her rendition of “Kiss the Girl” at the talent show never got old and I loved watching her put her confidence on display. She was incredibly caring and had a heart almost as big as her personality. AnnaMarie was a wonderful singing partner, friend, sister, and mermaid. I think we could all learn a little something from her, whether that is to go for what we want, or simply to sing through life, and not to sweat the small stuff. She is so terribly missed and I cannot imagine that camp will ever be the same without her. -Jamie AnnaMarie, our sweet superstar. We miss you. We miss your dancing, your singing, your love for The Little Mermaid.

You lit up the stage every year at the talent show. You sang Kiss the Girl with all your heart. I am so honored to have been Part of Your World for the past few years in Esopus. Camp will never be the same without you. We know you will always be watching over us. We are so lucky to have you as our angel! -Janessa AnnaMarie was sweet, sassy and a dancing queen. She will forever be remembered for her show stopping talent show performances and the joy she brought not only to our group, but to everyone she encountered. She appreciated the beauty of life and was the type of person who could see the good in everything. She always loved our walks to the river and sitting in peaceful silence taking in the beauty of nature. She was so playful, gave amazing hugs and loved to tease us counselors. She always knew how to make us laugh. She has touched our lives in such a profound way and we will never forget her beautiful soul. -Nicky and Lauren Camp is a special place to many people and we’re so glad that we were a part of AnnaMarie’s journey through life. She made us laugh, she made us dance, she made us sing, and she made us see the beauty in life. Thank you sweet angel for the beauty you spread. -Your ESOPUS Camp Family

AnnaMarie poses for a picture with a professional wrestler that performed for camp.

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Tributes: Sae Suh Remembering Sae Suh

The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus-Mid-Hudson Valley Camp pays tribute and honors the life of a central member of our community we recently lost.

Sae Suh was the beloved husband of Jessica Susan Kaman Suh, cherished son of Jong Kee and Jung Won Kim Suh, loving brother of Riji Suh, and devoted friend to many.

Sae’s journey at the MBCE-MHVC started when he attended various retreats as a student through Archbishop Molloy High School. He quickly became a retreat leader and then was introduced to the Center’s camps Sae with his wife Jessica Susan Kaman Suh. by volunteering as Kitchen Crew. Sae would go on to volunteer four full summers at the MBCE’s Mid-Hudson Valley Camps, donating his time as a counselor for our Special Kids Camps, Cancer Camp, Camp Hope, serving as Water Safety Instructor, and as a member of the Maintenance staff. Every single person Sae encountered at the Center was made a better person because of his radiating personality. As Riji, Sae’s sister, has said, “Esopus became his happy place.”

Just over a year ago, Sae was diagnosed with Stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer and it has been noted by those who knew him best how hard he fought. He made a point to stay positive, and continued to state “I’m not giving up... I’m still in this fight...” throughout everything.

Sae spending time with his dog, Odessa.

Sae passed on Saturday, September 5 in his family home, surrounded by his immediate family, and those he called his “sisters” and “brothers” – many from Archbishop Molloy High School, Mary Louis Academy and the MBCEMHVC – in addition to his beloved dog, Odessa. Arrangements will be made to memorialize Sae on the MBCE-MHVC property.

The world has suffered a great loss with Sae’s passing. His natural light, positivity, and care for others will never be forgotten. He contributed greatly to the Center and those we serve. We are forever in his debt.

A GoFundMe page has been created to help Sae’s family pay down many of the medical bills that have accumulated.

To assist in these efforts, you can visit www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-sae-suh.

The family has requested in lieu of flowers that donations be made in his name to the Mid-Valley Hudson Camp which can be done at maristbrotherscenter.org.

Sae having fun at the Kids 2 dance with AnnaMarie Leone.

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Sae posing with the maintenance crew from the Mid-Hudson Valley Camps.

Thank you Dittus!

If you are a regular at Esopus, you usually have a nickname, or something associated with your time here that sets you apart from everyone else - a unique MBCE persona. While this is a universal experience, there seems to be one person whose persona precedes them - Robert “Dittus” Dittus.

Now, if you go to call him Robert, he will become very flustered. It is always simply “Dittus.” Dittus decided to spend his time volunteering at the MBCE for the past year, but this is far from his first time here. Dittus began coming “home” in 2011 when he was a freshmen camper at Archbishop Molloy’s camp. When asked about his first impressions he said, “I hated the experience until about Wednesday because I can be very shy, but by the end of the week I never wanted to leave.”

One aspect of this change in mindset was due to another longtime volunteer (and now Board member), Rosie Mulligan. Dittus said, “Talking with Rosie about absolutely nothing and feeling so accepted and listened to...I hadn’t felt that. I found my best friends at the MBCE and it made me happy to be alive.”

Abbey Hipkin (volunteer) shares

From his time as a camper, Dittus had decided that he wanted to shift from a laugh with Dittus as they play being served to providing service. As much as it was nice to be a camper, he basketball in the gym. realized that “the reward of being at the MBCE was the work.” He has worked at Molloy’s Freshmen Camp and Adult Vacation Camp in a variety of roles from kitchen crew to maintenance crew to counselor. One of his favorite moments during camp was when the dance was winding down during Adult Vacation and a camper of his, Lucy, was in her wheelchair and they began to dance together in the empty gym. When reflecting on the MHVC and the MBCE as a whole he said, “It’s just a beautiful piece of creation that’s amplified by the beautiful things that happen here.”

Dittus is all smiles when he is helping at the MBCE.

His time spent at the MHVC naturally evolved into a desire to become part of the year-long volunteer program. “I wanted to get to know Esopus better. How it works, what it needs, and how I can be a part of that.” His biggest takeaway is the community aspect of the MBCE and “how deep it goes...like never ending magic.” In a typical response, he said his proudest moment this year was “making the executive decision to put curry on green beans...they were a hit!”

Now that Dittus’ time with us is up, he has made the decision to enter the postulancy to become a Marist Brother and we couldn’t be more proud. He said this came about one night as he attended dinner with the Brothers who live on property. “All of a sudden I said to myself, ‘I can do this...this feels right.’” He also shared that it wasn’t any particular moment that sparked this decision, but a combination of all of them.

He is most excited to learn just what it means to be a Marist Brother and to “bring the spirit of Esopus to new places.”

In a final reflection on his time at the MBCE this year, Dittus had this to say: “I just feel real lucky to be here. I am very grateful to the people who have opened up to me. I will never forget that.”

We wish Dittus the best of luck as he enters the postulancy and we will always be here to welcome him “home!”

Summer Bourlier and Dittus pose in front of the Tower at his goodbye celebration.

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Letter from Summer Dear Friends, 2020 has certainly been unpredictable and a test of our faith. Yet, despite it all, the strength of the MBCE family remained steadfast and ever present.

You have all been tremendously supportive, both financially and spiritually, and I cannot thank you enough.

One unique characteristic I’ve noticed about the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus is that everyone who passes through here embodies what it means to feel “at home.” Nearly every donation was coupled with either a note of well wishes, a prayer, or a desire to honor a lost family member or friend.

The limited number of visitors we welcomed brought with them a tangible joy that had been absent for months. Along with this, everyone has been following our health and safety guidelines without question and has made a point to give back to the MBCE. It’s this kind of support and shared love that makes anyone who passes through these doors feel like they are part of something larger than themselves - a family.

Jeremiah 29:11 has always been one of my favorite bible passages, but it has been a lifeline for me this year: “’For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Our MBCE family has confirmed this statement for me and kept my faith afloat. We must trust that, despite all of the challenges we have faced this year, there is a bigger plan in place and that there are brighter days to come.

On behalf of all who are served here, I express gratitude for each gift and prayer sent our way during the past year. This support has been crucial to our reopening plans and improving various areas on property. To our summer volunteers and work week participants, I thank you for bringing your MBCE spirit back to help us safely reopen our doors.

To all listed in the Honor Roll of Donors that follows, your generosity during these times is truly astounding. On behalf of those we serve, I thank you for your wonderful support and look forward to seeing you very soon. Stay safe and keep the faith!

With gratitude, Summer Bourlier Advancement & Development Coordinator

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Honor Roll of Donors The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus - Mid Hudson Valley Camp gratefully recognizes all who have financially supported our mission during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The listings that follow represent a donor’s total giving from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these lists, please don’t hesitate to contact the Advancement Office at 845-384-6596 if an error has been made.

La Valla Society (Gifts of $25,000 or more)

Champagnat Society ($2,500 - $4,999)

Estate of Br. Robert Andrews, FMS Anonymous Brady-Cashill Foundation The Marist Brothers Province of the USA Palisades Foundation Sr. Pat’s Camp - St. Helen’s Parish

Michael Erario Figli Di San Gennaro Marist Brothers – Gate House Community Br. Daniel O’Riordan, FMS James & Carol Raimo James Sheldon John Waldron Josh Warrum Your Cause, LLC

L’Hermitage Society ($10,000 - $24,999) Estate of James Briody The Matthews Family

Mary’s Society ($5,000 - $9,999) Clinton A. Cobb Charitable Fund Kevin Coughlin The Sue & Rob Mackie Fund Diane Malone Marist Brothers - Berchmans House Gus & Liz Nolan

Maureen Doran Godwin G. Patrick & Mary Gallagher George & Patricia Halpin Teresa Hartman JDJ Foundation James Krische

Marist Champions ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous Robert & Mary Aufenanger Benevity Community Impact Fund COFRA Foundation Christopher Columbus High School C. Larry & Ingrid Davis Charitable Foundation Barry & Jane Donnelly The Doran Family Br. John Dunning, FMS Elms Family Fund William Flood

Gus Nolan: “Simply put, I love Esopus.

I went there as a young fellow to study for the Marist Brothers and returned to teach at Esopus from 1958-1968.

While on the faculty, we decided to stop students swimming in the Hudson and built our own pool, so I was especially delighted to see the pool enhanced in recent years. It’s my pleasure to continue to support other developments in Esopus.”

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Marist College students help clean the back dorms during a Community Service day.

Daniel & Rosemarie Lester Robert Lynch The Robert Anthony Mackie Fund Kevin & Jane Mahoney Bryan Maloney Marist Brothers - Leavitt Street Charles A. Mastronardi Foundation Br. John McDonnell, FMS Mary Margaret Minnis Br. James Norton, FMS Tina Nyffler Renaissance Charitable Foundation Coleen Waldron Joseph Zaghrini

Leadership Circle ($500 - $999) A Burrous Best Buddy Foundation Anonymous John Brady John Brophy Thomas Brophy Francis Curley Woodrow B. Duke, Jr. Margaret M Dunleavy Vincent Gschlecht Sean Harrison Dennis Hartnett Teresa & Paul Iacuone Integrated Maintenance Solutions JMC Floor Covering Inc.

Josephine Leone Maria Matrascia Kerry McCormack-Toniolo The Gerard V. McGlynn Charitable Gift Giving Fund Kim & Robert Meyer Michele Neelakantappa Thomas O’Keeffe Charles Price Porticus NA Quinlan Family Charitable Fund St. Joseph Regional High School Lorna Stark George Todd David Tolley Helaine Vecchione Mary Waldron Joshua Weiss Peter & Kathy Weitze Kerry Wright

Esopus Circle ($250 - $499) Vincent Andiorio Anthos USA, Inc. Matthew & Marie Bianco Angela Bizzarro Michael Cannella John Carmichael Michael Constantine Kevin E. Conway Paul Costabile Peter Costello Rita Coyne Brian Curley Martin & Olivia Curtin Stephen & Kathleen Daly Dance Works Too! Patricia Delgrosso Marguerite DeLucas Mary & Daniel Dory James Flood Michael & Kamila Germano Thomas Grady Maryanne Heiman Margaret Henn James Horan Victoria Issacson J. David & Martha Kammer

John Kaufman John Knight & Melody Dawn Knowles Phil & Carol Kuhner Thomas Lydon Lifespire Matthew & Marion LiMandri Manuel M. Lopez, Jr. Anthony Maio Pat & Ed McCormack Theodora McHugh Margaret Monaghan John & Peggy Perring Mulligan Kevin Murphy-Ferguson Deborah O’Connell Robert O’Connor James Papazis Vernon Peterson Andrew Pontone Patricia Powers Anna Reda Daniel Regan Patricia Russell Valerie Savino Belinda Schwart Drs. John Scileppi & Lynn Ruggiero Maria Simone Tim Sullivan Ted Ujazdowski Samuel Warren Michael & Galen Weiser

MBCE Partners ($100 - $249) Krystine Abberton Maurice Alvarez Catherine Skarulis Amato Joan Amato Matthew Amore David Amos Margaret Anderson Michael Anderson Stephanie Angelino ASL Club Molloy Fundraiser Joel Athey Axonic Capital LLC Francis X. Backus Mary Baldassi Lucas Baskayan Martin Bellew Tristan Bhiro

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Joseph Bickard Michael & Geraldine Bimonte Gina Biordi Patrick Blaser Johanna Boland Sarah Bramble Eileen Brennan Marisa Briglio Noreen Brosnan Cathryn Brown Amanda Buccheri Paul & Jamie Burns Karen Burton Jerry & Bonina Campanella Michael Capozzi Marie Carabetta Joseph & Kathleen Carpenter Ian Cassidy Joseph & Janice Celano Karen Celano Eleanor Cesaria Linda Cesaria Thomas Chambers Antonia Champlin Robert & Helen Chartrand

Barry Donnelly: “As the former principal of St. Joseph Regional H.S., I support the MBCE because its programs and activities have provided so many of our students with experiences that have helped them grow as men of faith. Esopus is a unique and miraculous collaboration in which those who volunteer their time to enrich the lives of others are themselves richly blessed with God’s grace.”

Man-Sing Cheung & Josephine Lomangino Cheung Maureen & Joseph Ciuffo Patricia Clark Anthony & Karen Colletti Br. Robert Conley, FMS James Conrad Edward Conroy Bobby Costello Marcella Costello Patricia Costello Nunzia Cracchiolo Joseph D. Cron Kayce Cronin Ann Cullen Jade Cusick Anthony & Ellen Daulerio Brian Davis Carol Decina Gary & Amorette Decrescenzo Suzanne DeRobert Michael DeSena Brian & Kathleen Desilets The Deviglio Family Toni Di Costanzo Miguel Luis Diaz Gabrielle DiCanio Jeanette DiGiacomo John Dillon Robert & Mary Ellen Dittus Jennifer Divanna Amanda Dobey & John Patrick Geraldine Doody Bridie & Bartholomew Dorgan John Doyle Margaret Dunleavy Tara Dziedzic Susan Eaton William & Nancy Eidle Miriam Eisenmenger Michael & Laura Eng Maximillian Esmus Loreto Evangelista John A. Fazio Dr. Patrick Fazzari Brian Ferguson Michael Ferguson Morgan Ferguson Enrique Fernandez Elinor Finlayson William Ford

A group of Marist Young Adults share dinner together in the Holy Rosary.

Paul Foschi Thomas & Jean Fusco Mary Galford Jeffrey Gallagher Carolina Gallaro George & Elizabeth Gallaro Margaret Garvey Michael Garvey John Gayron Michael Gekle Br. Roy George, FMS Michael Giuliano Gary Giuntini Jamie Giuntini Julia Giuntini Margaret & Stephen Giuntini Mary Giuntini Susan Giuntini & Agatha Ciarletta John & Lori Golden Rod Goodman Teresa Greene Camille Grova Maureen & Patrick Hagan Patricia Hans Andrew & Mary Harrison Thomas & Helen Harrison William Harrison Thomas Heiman Patricia & William Henn Lancia Herzog Florence Hess Tammy Hoffmann Huletts Landing Property Owners Civic Association Dave & Joanne Hurley Nicole Jacoby

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Kristina Johnson Robert Johnston Molly Joyce Robert Judge Kristin Kacher Evan Kearney Kevin Kearney Gregg Kelly Marilyn Kelly Steven Kelly Catherine M. Kennedy Michael Kennedy William Lee Kinnally, Jr. June Kirby Dave Klaum Mary Knops Jennifer & John Korn Ronald Kralick Paul Krische Carole Krumbholz Stephanie Kutch Barbara La Pietra Krzysztof Lach Richard & Bernadette LaChance Stephen Langowski Carlotta Leung Rita & Robert Lewis James Li Sing Yi Li Christina Lindsay Grace Liu

Glenn Lostritto Susanann Lunney Catherine Lydon Mesa James Lynch John Lynch Ernest & Anna Magliato Angela Maglione Grace Maglione Edward Mahoney Robert Maina Victor & Laura Maldonado Paul C. Maloney John Mangan Kara Mangone Rachel Marshak Yvonne Marshall Kevin Marzo Michael Matarazzo Stephen Matteini Joseph Mayer Ann Marie McCabe Brian McCormack John McElhenny John McEntee Brendan & Jessica McGovern Charles McGrath James McLaughlin Joseph McMahon Dana & Charles McMenamin John J. McMenamin Shane McMorrow

Frank Melillo Steve Mellina Brendan Meyers Monica Michalski Richard Miller German Miret The Moeller Family Rosemary Molloy Robert & Arlene Molnar Meghan Moran Robert Moran Brian Morris John Morris Michael & Theresa Mulligan Lisa Murin Shane Murphy Kenneth Murrin Andrew Muscarella Kathleen Muskopf Kelly Muskopf Norman & Elizabeth Myatt Raul Natera David J. Nathan Jessica Ng Jillian Ng Laura Ng James Noble Br. Dominic O’Brien, FMS Michael & Diane Occhipinti Brianne O’Connor Thomas O’Connor

From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the Lord is to be praised. - Psalm 113:3

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Maureen and Pat Hagan: “We have been privileged, over the past 20 years or so, to see the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus grow, in both the retreat season, as well as the summer camp season. We have seen lives transformed – including our own! It is an honor to be a part of the support of this mission.”

Robin Odell Joseph O’Keefe Maura O’Keeffe Cristina Oliveras Eugene & Rita Olsson Patrick & Diane O’Neill Orange High School The Orellana Family Anthony O’Shea Michael O’Shea Robert Ossofsky Brockway Paladino Grace Papas Joanne Parente Joanne Passaro The Yagnesh Patel and Deepti Patel Charitable Fund Mary Frances Pazarecki Mary Ann Perlowski Erica Peters Janessa Pietrucha Maria Pirozzi Bruce Polsky Austin Power Matthew Powers Theodore Prenting Daniel Price

Kathleen & Gerard Prizeman Eileen Quinn Jamie Raab William Rabold Francesca ReDavid Doris Reischach John & Mary Beth Reynolds Alexandra Rigney Carlo Roccanova Rocco’s Kings Highway Bakery Inc. Joanne Rodiiguey Dora Rossi Robert Rossi Alexandra Sanchez Christopher Saporita Joanne Satin Tina Scheffel Salvatore Sciano Thomas Scicutella Robert Seda Beesham Seecharan Kenneth Shea Sissy McGinty’s Gregory & Patricia Smith Louis Somma Giacomia Sorezza Paula & Tommy Steck Justin Stiles Megan Stiles John & Kathleen Sugrue Anne Sullivan Brian Sullivan

Dan & Debbie Sullivan Robert & Irene Taikina Andrew Tansey Pilar Toledo Glenn & Patricia Tracy Vincent Tripodi Joseph Tsang Lawrence & Mary Ungerer Maxim & Margaret Van Vessem Karen Vaughan Henry Ventura Patrick Vesey Ryan Vesey William Vespe John Viscovich Ann Marie Walsh Francis Walsh Joanne Walsh Patricia Walsh Matthew Weiss Kelly Wenzel James Whelan Rebecca White John & Suzanne Wilcox Luisa Winogradoff Thomas Yamin & Patricia Schulte Brian & Virginia Yehle Rose Zambardi Paul Ziegler

The Brothers on property preparing and serving a meal with a volunteer.

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Volunteer Ali Brennan mows the lawn during her stay this summer.

MBCE Patrons ($50 - $99) Sylvia & Nicola Acquafredda Josette Amalfitano Bruce Armstrong Christopher Baginski John Barkidjija Eric Bates John & Mary Beegan Olympia Bilboa Raymond Blanchard Donna Bley Patrick Bourke Summer Bourlier Diane Brady Sabrina Brattole Julia Brockway-Marchello Andrew Brown Ryan Burbank John M. Burns Dave Butala Roseann Buzzetta Barbara Callahan Antonina Razza Callender Danielle Capece Steven Capone Mary Ball Cappio Jane Carvalho Marissa Castoro Mark Celano Elaine Chui Christa Ciuffo John Coffey Charles Collins Dr. Patrick & Michele Collins

Thomas Columbia Sean Conboy Anne Constantinople Frances Corral Owen Corrigan Robert Corrigan Mary Ann & Gerard Coughlin Timothy & Robin Coutu Thomas Crespo Francine Cundari Pasquale Cusanelli Linda Daquaro Jennifer Dawson Assunta DeFrancesco Danielle DelBalso Joanne Desarlo George DeVardo Miguel & Jean Diaz Radiris Diaz John DiGirolamo Monica DiGrado John Dimaria Patricia Dimino-Pao Daniela DiSalvo Tara Dischiavi Angelo DiVincenzo Ronald Domurat Ciara Donohue Deirdre Donohue Kathleen Donovan Mark Dumschat Eileen Dunn & Nancy Petruski Rosario Durso John Egan Danielle Egidio Angel Elfassy Rachel Eng Maria Espinosa Maria Lisa Esteves Michael Farrell Ann Fehling Daniel Ferguson Brigitte Ferrada Edward Fields Kevin Finegan Thomas & Margaret Fiorella Maureen Fleming Michael & Margaret Flynn Suzanne Frank Karl Freitag

Terry Gagliardi Christine Gargano Russell Geller Jaclyn Gerard Donald Gillespie & Angela Cesa Noreen Giordano Karen Giuntini Michael Giuntini Kathleen Goelz Victor Gonzalez Patrick Gorman Christina Grimaldi Terrence P. Grogan Edward A. Hackimer Laura Hackimer Timothy Hagan Brendan & Evelyn Haggerty Toni Hallman Emily Hanczyk Thomas A. Hanlon, Jr. Kathleen Hannon Alice Harford Charles Harms Elaine Havriluk Daniel Heiman Timothy Heiman Bridget Henn

Helen and Bob Chartrand: “Our reason for giving is our son, Richard, who has attended Mid Hudson Valley Camp since he was 7 years old. On October 11, he will be 42. Not only has it been a respite for us, but a place he has come to call “home” and looks forward to year after year. He has made so many friends among the wonderful volunteers and we are so very grateful that there is such a place like Esopus!”

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Tara Herrera Owen Hickey Jeannine Hiland Anne Hildebrand Drew & Catherine Hliboki Walter Hrycenko Christine Hurley Gregory Insana Bianca Irwin Bernadette Johnson Seana Jones Joan Katinas Michael Kavanagh Ronald Kearney Ryan Kearney Christine Kelly Patrick Kelly Steven Kerrigan William Kessler Julianne Keyes Barbara Kieffer Brian & Janine Kieran Matthew Killelly Jacqueline Kimball James Kinnier Roy & Valerie Kohn Frances La Greca Kathy Lancelot Raymond A. Landry Alfred & Sonja Lane Shirley Langlois & Herbert Owen Christine Lattuga Adam Lavine Kathleen Leone Sandra Linton Jessica Lister Jane Logan Dr. & Mrs. Martin Lyden Mary Lynch Anita Ma Vinay Madan Peter Maiwald Paul Malgieri Drs. Vicki Mammano & John Kaye Caitlin Manion Lauren Manning George & Carrie Mannix Peter J. Marek Michelle Margolis Christine Martorana

Matt Fallon and his mother, Patricia, plant a tree in memory of James Fallon, who passed this June.

Kathleen Maurer Ryan McColgan Michael McCowan Mike McDaniel William McDevitt Mary McDonald John McDonnell Dan McGrath Shaun McGrath Edward McGuinness Mairead McInerney John & Joan McLaughlin Elizabeth McMenamin Colin Meyers Joann Mignano Chaitram Misir Christopher Moakley Carolyn Moriello Maria Morris Maureen Morris Elizabeth Mundy Kathleen Murphy Kevin Murphy Aimee Nevins Josh Ng Thomas J. Nolan The Norton Family Bernard O’Connell Brian O’Connor Nancy Odell Mae O’Driscoll Katherine O’Hagan Laura Omalley

Olivia Osgood Richard Parisi Leira Patasso Keith Paulsen Stephen Pelletiere Andrew Pennecke Leslie Petit Helen Phelan Lauren Pizzo Casimir Podlaski Samuel Pond Concetta Porcelli & Roseanna Porcelli-McLaughlin Logan Powers Domenico Pugliese Daniela Quattrocchi Daniel Quinn Maura Quirk Sonia Raymond Bethany Reppert Robert & Patricia Reynolds The Rice Family Marisa Rivera Ann Rock Sheri Rosenberg Tom & Sylvia Russo Danielle Rylan Jean Salvato Arianna Sartzetakis Joanna Sawyer Laura Sawyer Richard Scheffel Rosemarie Schiano

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Patricia Zincke Claire Zito Dr. Louis & Barbara Zuccarello

MBCE Friends ($1 - $49)

Enjoying time by the river is one of the best activities at the MBCE!

Dominick Scicutella Celeste Sena Angelo Serse Jonas Shantz Theresa Sheehan Susan Sierke Andrew & Eileen Simons Anthony Sirna Jennifer Sitler-Redpath Virginia Skar Kathleen Skeehan Bryan Smith Darla Smith Brennan Sprague Robert Stafford Kathy Stamm Ryan Sullivan Catherine Surace Catherine Terranova Genna Terranova Danielle Tirelli Anne Tofalo Julianne Tracy Jessica Trubek Betty Tsang Cristine Urbanak Michael Urmeneta Alexander Velez Diane Vergona Jason Viglione Maria Grace Villano Matthew Walsh Sheila & Marc Wenger Anne Whooley Nancy Williams Theodore Wong Amanda Wood Allison Wuertz

Christopher Abbate Rena Ally Malcolm Alston Diana Alvarado Elena Alvarez Kelsey Alvarez Pablo Alvarez Mikaela Anderson Rosemarie Anderson Nicole Annucci Anonymous Araminta Atherton Paul Augello George E. Bagnell Justine Balog Jordan Bancroft Stephen Barbaro Stephen Baresi Derek Barrera Br. Thomas Barton, OSF Ann Bayerl Jenna Bedard Erwin Bernal Matthew & Lauren Bertolotti Nick Bielawa Daniella Bilak Preston Blaine Steve & Sue Blaine Jessica Boiardi Morgan Bonura The Boryk Family Jim & Robin Bourlier Caitlin Boyle Bride Brady Mary Braunstein Benjamin Breiterman Sara Brophy The Bubel Family William Buckley John Burns Carolyn Cain Gerald Callahan Jorge Calzada Maryanne Canavan

Maura Carroll Lisa Carver Steven Caslowitz Damon Castoro Jaclyn Castoro Alicia Celis Jennifer Cerezo Erin Checkosky Matthew Chiappa David & Josephine Christie Brendan Cloonan Charlotte Cockburn Liam Coen Joan Comenzo Monica Contreras Samantha Cordaro Lori Corini The Costabile Family Lauren Costabile Rosemarie Costagliola Don Cotter Mitchell Cottrell Francis & Ellen Crimmins Grace Anne Crockett Brenda Cullinan Daltai Na Gaeilge Miryam DeChiaro

Coleen Waldron: “A fully engaged Board member of a charity should share their Time, Talent and Treasures with the organization. My way of being engaged is in volunteering as a support car for the Century Ride (Time), Finance and Development Committee Member (Talent) and donor to the Esopus Fund (Treasures).

It is my pleasure to serve on the Board and share my Time, Talent and Treasures with MBCE.�

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Michele DeCollibus Javier Dejesus Nelson Del Rosario Tippy DePrimo Mary Deschaines James & Mary Dickson Grace Dickson Curry Meghan Diffley John Anthony DiMaria Melissa Dimopoulos Kari Domurat Kimberly Dong Sean Donleavy Colleen Donohue Sonia Doucet Eric Doyle Isabella Dudek Debra Esposito Graziella Esposito Matthew Fahy Trystan Faur Kelly Ferguson Mary Lou Ferguson Alyssa Ferrer Vincent Filip Karen Flynn Kathleen Foley Shaunagh Foley Susannah Francesca Stephen Franklin Colleen Frayne Elizabeth French Susan Furch-Fuehrer Sandi Galawanji Dana Galizia Maria Gallagher James Garvin Adele Gatens Kathleen Gayron Amanda Genna Nancy Geouque Sara Geouque Tara Geouque Jessica Gerardi Erica Gerlach Matthew Gerrish Nicholas T. Gismondi Patrick Goldberg Jonathan Gonzalez Sheila Smith Gonzalez Tara Grey

James Grogan Kelly Grogan Kailey Halpin Kathleen Hardy Jeffrey Hartling Gregory Hasemann Ellyn Hausdorf Tara Havriluk Patricia Henn Catherine Herr Ed Hicks Taowei Huang James Hughes John Irvine Erin Jaskot Joan Jaskot Meagan Jaskot Br. Vincent Jerome, FMS Claud Johnson Alexandra Kaiser Leora Kaplan Ryan Karsten Anthony Keating Drisdy Kee Douglas Keller Brendan Kelly Chris Kelly Deirdre Kelly Erin Kenny Matthew Khazzam Christina King Jeffrey Kotcher Barbara Krische Eddie Krische Scott Kuhner Robert & Donna LaGreca Wini Lao Stacey Lee Diana J. Lee Kenneth Leif Joanna Livesey Maryphyllis Locricchio Agnes Lombardo Ariana Loncar Brian Luk Jacqueline Lynch Thomas Lynch James J. Madden William Madden Wayne Maggio Kathryn Maio

Volunteers Abbey Hipkin, Ali Brennan, Grace Munoz, and Rosie Mulligan helped with the bulk of the maintenance work this summer.

Thank you!

Robert Maio Kevin Maken Gina Marchesi Katherine Marchetti Briana Marino Monica Martinez Joseph & Kathryn Mastropolo The Matranga Family Morland Matthews Raymond Maurer Andrew Mayer Gregory Mayer Sherryl McBride Diane McCabe Michael & Nancy McCaffery Daniel McCarthy Joseph McClafferty Patrick McDonnell Elizabeth McEntee Rita McGarry Marc McGlade Michele M. McGovern Brian McGuire Joseph McMenamin Meredith Meagher Carolina Medina Timothy F. Meehan Michael Mesa Aislinn Messina Craig Mifsud Ronnie Molina Patricia Montesa Angela Moore Daniel Morgenroth

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Shawna Moscowitz Jonathan Mosenson Charles Mott Thomas Mui Anthony Mulieri Patrick Mulligan John Mullin, SJ Laura Mulvihill Thomas Murphy Jim Nealis Julia Nelson Kerry Neubert Marek Niesiobedzki The Nolen Family Northern Star Education & Training James P. O’Brien Jennifer O’Connell Ludwig A. Odierna Noelle O’Donnell Keith O’Hare Sean O’Melia Adrianne Ong Taeko Onishi Stephen O’Reilly Olga Orraca Edwinray Ortiz Laura Padrone Anna Paliwoda Melissa Palombo Dielip G. Panday The Peek Family Tiffany Pelczar

Michael Pepin Tyler Pereira Frankie Peretti Lauren Perna The Perry Family Kathleen Petersen Toni Ann Petovello Mary & Nicholas Petracho Dawn Scheffel Melanie Piendak Jeffrey Pittelli Arlene Platon Nimka Popat Frank Porzio Mary Grace Power John & Virginia Powers Proline Player Christina Rabold Gary Rafferty Lisa Rembold Hannah Rhee Christine Ricca Road to Relaxation Andres Rodriguez Rosalind Rosenberg Helen Hildreth Roszko Nick Rozak Marissa Ruotolo Deborah Ryan Katherine Sanchez Leigh Sanna Rosalia Santamaria

Gregory Saporita Denise Scaravella Christine Scheffel Mollie Schindler The Schultz Family Rakima Scott Michael Scotto Di Clemente Joy Seaton Jan Seben Alyssa See Eden Seiferheld The Sewsankar Family Vikram Singh Boreta Singleton Elizabeth Sofield Ali Solomon Melinda Spataro Paul Stack Therese Sullivan Frank Sutton Christine Sweeney Jim Sweeney Jessica Szymeczek Rebeka Tannenbaum

Matching Gift Companies Anthos USA, Inc. COFRA Foundation Porticus NA

Matt Fallon, Director of Marist Youth and Marist Young Adults, addresses a group of Marist Young Adults.

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Memorial Gifts In Memory of Migdalia Soto Armstrong Bruce Armstrong In Memory of Br. John Berchmans, FMS Gerald Callahan Brian Curley John & Mary Beth Reynolds In Memory of Madeline & Robert Brophy John Brophy In Memory of Andrew Burrous A Burrous Best Buddy Foundation In Memory of Thomas Crimmins Lawrence & Mary Ungerer Anne Whooley In Memory of Br. Joseph Damien, FMS John & Mary Beth Reynolds In Memory of George Deschaines Mary Deschaines In Memory of Tian Doran Miguel & Jean Diaz Helen Phelan Andrew & Eileen Simons In Memory of Mrs. Joan Ford William Ford

Gus & Liz Nolan Joanne Passaro Rosalind Rosenberg Tom & Sylvia Russo Paula & Tommy Steck Ann Marie Walsh Patricia Walsh Brian & Virginia Yehle In Memory of Loretta & Bob Keefe John Brophy In Memory of Charles Kelly (Br. Peter Daniel, FMS) Marilyn Kelly In Memory of AnnaMarie Leone Sylvia & Nicola Acquafredda Kelsey Alvarez Josette Amalfitano Joan Amato Nicole Annucci Br. Thomas Barton, OSF John & Mary Beegan Matthew & Lauren Bertolotti Michael & Geraldine Bimonte Angela Bizzarro Preston Blaine Steve & Sue Blaine

Jessica Boiardi Amanda Buccheri Carolyn Cain Camp Angels Jerry & Bonina Campanella Marie Carabetta Linda Cesaria Erin Checkosky Man-Sing Cheung & Josephine Lomangino Cheung Lauren Costabile Nunzia Cracchiolo Jade Cusick Carol Decina Gary & Amorette Decrescenzo Tippy DePrimo The Deviglio Family Radiris Diaz Gabrielle DiCanio Toni Di Costanzo Tara Dischiavi Ciara Donohue Bridie & Bartholomew Dorgan Mary & Daniel Dory Angel Elfassy Michael & Laura Eng Thomas & Margaret Fiorella Susannah Francesca Thomas & Jean Fusco

In Memory of Br. Denis Herer, FMS Timothy & Robin Coutu In Memory of Thomas Hourican John & Mary Beth Reynolds In Memory of William Kawka Mary Baldassi John Carmichael Stephen & Kathleen Daly Maria Lisa Esteves Sandi Galawanji Rod Goodman Dennis Hartnett Lancia Herzog Robert Johnston Robert Judge Ronald Kearney

A group gathers on property for the funeral of a Brother.

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Pilar Toledo Vincent Tripodi Maxim & Margaret Van Vessem Diane Vergona Maria Grace Villano Cassie Wat Jessica Weiner Shaye Winer Rose Zambardi Patricia Zincke In Memory of Br. John Malachy, FMS John & Mary Beth Reynolds

Brothers from Champagnat Hall, the Marist Brothers retirement community in the Bronx, NY, visit the Brothers Cemetery at the MBCE.

In Memory of AnnaMarie Leone (cont.)

George & Elizabeth Gallaro Carolina Gallaro Garcia de la Cruz USA, Inc. Noreen Giordano Tammy Hoffmann Pam Ingersoll Seana Jones Leora Kaplan Frances LaGreca Robert & Donna LaGreca Wini Lao Christine Lattuga Stacey Lee Josephine Leone Kathleen Leone Matthew & Marion LiMandri John Lynch Grace Maglione Drs. Vicki Mammano & John Kaye Michelle Margolis Michael Matarazzo Maria Matrascia Theodora McHugh John & Joan McLaughlin Margaret Monaghan Raul Natera Julia Nelson James Noble 30 | 2 0 20 M B C E A N N UA L R E P O R T

Katherine O’Hagan Laju Oliver The Orellana Family Grace Papas Mary Frances Pazarecki Stephen Pelletiere Michael Pepin Mary & Nicholas Petracho Maria Pirozzi Andrew Pontone Concetta Porcelli & Roseanna Porcelli-McLaughlin John & Virginia Powers Domenico Pugliese Quinlan Family Charitable Fund Sonia Raymond Hannah Rhee Alexandra Rigney Rocco’s Kings Highway Bakery Inc. Sheri Rosenberg Arianna Sartzetakis Denise Scaravella Rosemarie Schiano Eden Seiferheld Celeste Sena Giacomia Sorezza Brennan Sprague Robert & Irene Taikina Rebeka Tannenbaum

In Memory of Br. Charles Marcellin, FMS & Br. Thomas Delaney, FMS John & Kathleen Sugrue In Memory of Br. Raoul Molnar, FMS Integrated Maintenance Solutions Robert & Arlene Molnar Frank Sutton In Memory of Br. Declan Murray, FMS Thomas J. Nolan In Memory of Charlotte Murrin Kenneth Murrin In Memory of Jimmy O’Keeffe Jane Logan In Memory of James E. Slater John Brophy In Memory of Lena Slater John Brophy In Memory of Br. Leonard Voegtle, FMS Mr. Manuel M. Lopez Jr. In Memory of Frances Waldron Michael & Margaret Flynn In Memory of The Bourlier Family Cat, “Wubbs” Robin & James Bourlier In Memory of Mary Zaleskie Teresa Hartman

Honorial Gifts In Honor of John Brophy Sara Brophy In Honor of Ashley Callagy Anthony & Karen Colletti In Honor of the Dancers of Dance Works Too! Summer Bourlier

In Honor of Andrew Harrison Sean Harrison In Honor of Br. John Herman, FMS Kathleen & Gerard Prizeman In Honor of Terri Molnar Iacuone Luisa Winogradoff In Honor of Weston Kilbourne John Brophy

In Honor of Peter Doran Retirement Miguel & Jean Diaz Bryan Doran Helen Phelan Andrew & Eileen Simons

In Honor of Richard LaChance Richard & Bernadette LaChance

In Honor of Br. John Dunning, FMS Paul & Jamie Burns Barry & Jane Donnelly

In Honor of Br. John Malich, FMS Anthony & Ellen Daulerio Teresa Hartman

In Honor of Br. William Levigne, FMS Gerald Callahan

In Honor of Gus Nolan 90th Birthday Shirley Langlois & Herbert Owen Barbara La Pietra Rita & Robert Lewis Rosemary Molloy Lou & Barbara Zuccarello In Honor of Br. Owen Ormsby, FMS G. Patrick & Mary Gallagher Marist Brothers - Leavitt Street Orange High School Peer Leadership In Honor of Br. Philip Robert Ouellette, FMS Joseph Bickard Walter Hrycenko In Honor of Br. Leo Shea, FMS Kevin E. Conway Br. Vincent Jerome, FMS

Scholarship Funds Establishing a scholarship fund is a meaningful way to recognize or remember a friend or loved one. Scholarships can be vital to those who require financial assistance to attend a retreat or a camp session. In addition to scholarship support provided by gifts to The Esopus Fund, our annual giving program, the following funds have been established to assist those in need.

The Tian Doran Camp Scholarship Established in memory of Tian Doran by his family and friends. Gifts to the fund are restricted for camp scholarships or other needs.

The Br. Owen Ormsby, FMS Scholarship Fund A scholarship fund for camps or retreats established to honor the work of Br. Owen Ormsby, FMS as Executive Director of MBCE from 2012 to 2019

Miguel & Jean Diaz Miguel Luis Diaz The Doran Family Maureen Doran Godwin John & Lori Golden Helen Phelan Andrew & Eileen Simons

The Doran Family Br. John Dunning, FMS Br. Roy George, FMS Marist Brothers - Leavitt Street Christopher Columbus High School Margaret Henn Robert Lynch The Robert Anthony Mackie Fund Bryan Maloney Marist Brothers - Berchmans House Marist Brothers Province of the USA Kerry McCormack-Toniolo Pat & Ed McCormack Palisades Foundation Br. John. Raeihle, FMS James & Carol Raimo Coleen Waldron

The Granjon Retreat Scholarship Established to recognize the faith and dedication of Jean-Marie Granjon, whom St. Marcellin Champagnat invited to become the first member of his community of teaching brothers, the Little Brothers of Mary, now known as the Marist Brothers.

Gifts to the fund support scholarships for retreats.

The Matthews Family

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The Marist Brothers Making Jesus Christ Known and Loved

Marist Brothers Center at Esopus PO Box 197 1455 Broadway Esopus, NY 12429

“Evangelizing youth is our mission in the classroom and beyond. We answer the call to walk with them, support their growth, and be brothers to them.

Community provides us a space to live, grow, laugh, and seek God together.�

--Br. Luis Ramos, FMS

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MBCE Mission Statement The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus - Mid-Hudson Valley Camp is a place where a Marist approach to ministry, formation, and service work together to evangelize young people and adults.