I am a little kid.  This really hasn't changed since I went to camp the first time; I raced a friend of mine down duelling elevators yesterday, and yes, we were both in suits and at last check we were still arguing about who won.

This argument is nearly as profound as the other debate full of vim and vigor in 2009 - is fried squash real when it cohabits a pan with onions, or is it only fried squash if it's battered?

I'm looking forward to seeing Kim and Greg and a host of others in a place close to the sacred space of long ago.

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Old Camp, New Camp, Red Camp, Blue Camp

            It has been four weeks since I traveled by train from Rensselaer County (Troy), New York to Newport News, Virginia on my way to Chanco.  I have had a lot of time to reflect on what that trip meant and how the experience was.  It was great to see old friends and to make some new ones.  My facebook “friends” list has increased considerably.

            On the return trip, I was teary-eyed and sad, but elated all the same.  I took some notes, determined to write some sort of wrap-up piece for the website.  Now, after a month, I still want to write it, so, here goes:

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Dear Ann, Jenny, Tater, Chuck, Helen, Dave, Sarah, and Greg,I am writing/posting on behalf of only myself [I know it's silly, but being a COJ Board member, I have to be clear on this :o) !]I wanted to personally thank you for a fabulous 40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion weekend.  It was truly amazing.  I know how hard you guys worked to plan the event, pub continue reading »

Dear Ann, Jenny, Tater, Chuck, Helen, Dave, Sarah, and Greg,I am writing/posting on behalf of only myself [I know it's silly, but being a COJ Board member, I have to be clear on this :o) !]I wanted to personally thank you for a fabulous 40th Anniversary Alumni Reunion weekend.  It was truly amazing.  I know how hard you guys worked to plan the event, pub continue reading »

Welcome to the Camp Chanco Alumni Association Smoke Signal, our online newsletter. This is our first virtual publication. Look for it from time to time for the latest news on all of the goings-on in the Alumni Association and Camp Chanco.

This edition has big news! Not only are we an official, legal organization, but there is a lot going on with us and at Camp Chanco. Come join us, pay your dues and check out the full text of our news letter. Here is the link to the full Smoke Signal:

http://chancoonce.com/files/Chanco-Smoke-Signal-0807.pdf

And while you're at it why not download and signup for the alumni reunion. Please fill out this form and email or mail it to Jenny Alfano at the address listed on the form.  The $50 deposit may be paid online.  We want to see you again this fall!

http://chancoonce.com/files/2008-alumni-registration-form.pdf

Our fondest regards,

The CCAA Board of Directors

Ann Krannitz, President
Jenny Alfano , Vice President
Tater Roberson, Treasurer
Chuck Alley, Secratary
Helen Somers, Director
Dave Belote, Director
Sarah Cargill, Director
Greg Willis, Director of Wizardry

p.s. A special THANK YOU to Helen, who literally spent many sleepless nights working on this!!! Without her, we'd probably still be wondering who was going to put together the Smoke Signal. Without us, she'd probably still be sane.

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