Ahhh, First session. Less than a week away. As a staff member, I loved first session more than any other. Since it is about to start, and my daughter will be attending (first time last year) I thought I would blog what I liked about it and see what some of your opinions are too. What is your favorite session?

Three main reasons that first session is my favorite:  continue reading »

Alumni Grunt Week 2008

Hey  Chanco Alumni, yes you!  Jealous that your kids get to go to camp and you don't (sucks doesn't it?).  Well get over it and come on out to camp for an alumni work week.  We have set aside a whole week where where you can come out any day you want to get sweaty and dirty! And as if that isn't enough fun  you get to make a real, tangible, difference for the staff and kids at camp this year.  No particular skills are necessary, there is plenty to do and if you have ever done this kind of thing before, you know it is fun!  So come out, open the camp, get it clean and ready for staff training week! 

Read on to find the work list and equipment and stuff we need to make this happen.  continue reading »

Hello all!

It was a brutal task. Driven like galley slaves by CCAA President Ann Krannitz to work long into the night, and a couple of time she quite literally flayed the clothes off our backs, but we have completed the second CCAA Board of Directors meeting. We have made excellent progress and I feel like we are ahead of the best-case time line I expected for founding our organization!

There is a lot going on at camp this year. It has never been more critical that we get involved physically, financially, and spiritually at the camp this year. Check in on www.chancoonce frequently. Sign-in when you do it so we can tell members from surfers.

--Mr. Secretary

Highlights of the meeting:

1. We are organizing a work weekend at the camp to get it ready for the summer. Dates June 9th -15. If you are like me you have the "camp jones" this time of year. Come on out that week and pitch-in. More to be posted on the CCAA page soon: Jobs, tools necessary, materials, expertise and etc..

2. Alumni Reunion! Oct 10th - 12th. Camp has been there for 40 years. (Yes, you are THAT old) Be there or be square. And I do mean you too Linda Ryder.

3. Two newly formed committees you might join:

First is the finance committee. Get involved with our fund raising policy, planning, and execution. Help serve your fellow alums by raising money for our favorite camp. There is a lot to do and we need help. Chairman of the committee is Chuck Alley. To join just click to join the CCAA-finance mailing list (follow the mailing list link in the left column) or send me an email.

Second is the Alumni - Current Staff Liaison committee. AKA Chanco Chums committee. This is chaired by Phillip Bond. His idea is to have alums adopt current staff members as Chanco Chums. Support them, send them stuff to get them singing at lunch and etc. Interested? We should have a mailing list for you to join up sometime today. As above keep and eye on the mailing list page for CCAA-chums. Join and made a real difference for a current staff member this summer!

Continue on for the full meeting minutes.  continue reading »

Folks, Here is the current agenda for our board meeting this weekend. Comment if you have suggestions for our meeting that I have not touched on here. I will try posting the minutes of the meeting here as well.

Regards,

Chuck (That's Mr. Secretary to you)

Camp Chanco Alumni Association (CCAA)  continue reading »

Hello Chanco Alums and Friends of Chanco! Read on for a summary of our first Board Meeting.  continue reading »

I have several (fond?) memories from my staff year

I remember a ferry ride with several friends at dawn after one session, probably after staying up all night. I fell asleep standing and leaning against the front of the deck house. I woke up after about 10 minutes and felt better than I ever had before. I have fallen asleep and woken up in a great many more mundane and strange situations since then, but for some reason this one has always stuck with me. I felt very happy, satisfied, loved and content. Very much the way I feel in similar situations with my family now.

I remember a shocking event involving Brian (Counselor Brian)! NOT for the faint of heart...  continue reading »