Dear CCAA Alums,

Financial worries like budget shortfalls and reductions in charitable giving make for difficult days in a mission like Camp Chanco. However, the CCAA has kept in close contact with camp and are pleased to report that both first and second session are near full and the other sessions are doing better than last year at this time. This is real growth, and is very good news indeed!

The Alumni Work Weekend went extremely well, and many alums were able to donate materials, time, and skills to the camp that really made a difference!

Here is a great way for some more of you to make a difference RIGHT NOW for camp THIS SUMMER. We have mentioned before that the outtrip gear is in dire need of replacement. ("Ewww, we have to eat off that?") The awesome outtrip coordinator Justin Young and the equally awesome Jim Sitzler (otherwise known as the camp director) have put together a list of necessary items which are now posted on the website www.chancoonce.com under the “Store” tab. All you need to do is go there, LOG IN, click on the "Store" link and pick out which items you want to purchase - it is that easy. As always we transfer every penny of your donation directly to the camp.

This is a perfect opportunity for the alumni to directly contribute to camp’s success this summer – you will know exactly what you are donating and that it will be put to good use in a few short weeks.

So now is the time! There is something there for every budget. Login now and check it out!

Sincerely, Jenny Alfano
Vice President, CCAA