I would like to take the time to recognize a person who is a cornerstone of Chanco history. He has been a part of the camp and then conference center for years. He actually has the longest consistent involvement with Chanco with the exception of probably Charlie Hughes. His influence spans several decades and he has touched the lives of Chanco campers, staff members, parishioners in every convocation within our diocese, and far beyond.

 Bill Taylor started coming to Chanco as a camper/conferee in the early 1970s. He quickly gained a reputation as easy-going and fun-loving and was one of those kids who seemed to have found a true home among the people and programs at Chanco. This was the time in his life when he heard the guiding voice of God. Inspired by the clergy and community he experienced, Bill answered the call to devote his life to Christ as a clergy in the Diocese of Southern Virginia.  continue reading »

I think I am finally recovered from an amazing weekend at Chanco. I have spent the last week and a half trying to find a reason to drive back up to camp. It may of course be the only way to get my drill back or to find Greg's S-Video cable that has mysteriously disappeared. (Not to worry Greg, I WILL find it!!!)

It is great to see some new activity on the site: a few new bios, some great posts about Fall Fest, etc. It certainly makes visiting the site more exciting. It is probably the closest thing to being at Camp all the time that I will find. I am really excited about the organizing of the Alumni Association. I think it is going to be a fun and powerful group. We have a lot of exciting personalities among us and I am looking forward to setting things into motion!!!

DANNY SLAMIN FOR PRESIDNET is something I have always wanted to see on a bumper sticker. I think it would look great on my minivan.

Greg keep up the posts. I enjoy your whimsical yet informative prose. And to everyone else, let's light up this website with discussion. I have seen a lot of folks online and am dying to hear every one's thoughts on this, that and the other!

I knew this road trip would have to happen eventually. I wasn't looking forward to it. After 6 years in a nursing home my mother passed away on June 16, 2007. On the 19th, I left my home in Maryland traveling south to be with my sisters and brother who all live in the same area of northeastern North Carolina where mom had been living. The memorial service wasn't until the following Saturday, the 23rd, but I felt the need to be there early, to help my sister get her house ready for alot of company and to just be there.

It felt like that day was the hottest of the summer so far. The Rt. 295 bypass around Richmond was really getting on my nerves. The exit sign for Hopewell, VA and Rt. 10 came into view. Surely this is a Sign from the Spirit, I thought. I was definitely ready to get off of that interstate. And what better road to travel than on good old Route 10?  continue reading »