TripperNewsletter of Camp Manito-wish YMCA

Fall 2013

Camp Manito-wish YMCA

Director's trailAnne Derber, Executive Director

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What a celebration! Not only have we celebrated 95 years of youth development, wilderness tripping, and leadership, but we have served over 1500 summer campers, outpost, and leadership participants -- in just three months!

Thank you to our families, schools, and youth agencies for entrusting your most prized possession, your children, to our care. Despite a wet and overall,

cool summer, incredible, life changing experiences were enjoyed by all. As a true sign of success, enrollment in 2014 camp sessions is already ahead of last year.

Over 250 alums joined us for the 95th anniversary. Highlights included a Friday night Fish Fry at Headwaters Restaurant in Boulder Junction, a wonderful picnic and an afternoon full of camp activities. All these events were followed by a delicious meal served by Don O’Melia and his staff.  “Celebration!” was our theme, which was filled with 

songs, reflections from campers, and connections with alums past and present. We dedicated the Mimi Bennett Barn through the generous support of the Erdmann family. Mimi Bennett was a camper, counselor, and Canuck leader who learned to ride horses at Camp. She was passionate about riding and the opportunities Camp provides for kids. Please join me in welcoming Tracy Watson as the Summer Program Director. Tracy joined the program team in late April and has just completed her first summer back at Manito-wish. She has extensive Manito-wish experience as well as recent leadership responsibility with the Girl Scouts for four years before rejoining Manito-wish.

As we look to our future, the board and staff are dedicated to strengthening our program, securing our future through a strong endowment and outstanding facilities. All of us at Camp are exceedingly grateful for your incredible support and belief in the Manito-wish experience.

Enjoy this edition of the Tripper as we hope it captures the successes and accomplishments of the Manito-wish community.

The Tripper is the newsletter for Alumni, Friends, Staff and Campers of Camp Manito-wish YMCA. Published bi-annually, spring and fall.

Cover color printing donated by Dave Pryor, Quality Plus Printing, Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Thanks Dave!

CALENDARSEPTEMBER 2013Friday, September 20 – 22 • Women’s WeekendFriday, September 27 – 29 • Fall Family Weekend

OCTOBER 2013Thursday, October 31 • Summer Camp and Outpost programs: Register by this day to participate in the Referral Program and receive the limited edition 2014 sweatshirt.

NOVEMBER 2013Friday, November 8 Annual Celebration Dinner Board of Directors Meeting Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Saturday, November 9 Board of Directors Meeting Milwaukee, Wisconsin

FALL/WINTER 2013Whether you're interested in hosting a family reunion, strengthening your school, or holding a retreat for your community organization, Manito-wish can provide the perfect rendezvous - for any size group, in any season of the year - just contact us for more details. camp@manito-wish.org or 715-385-2312

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page 4 Jon Iltis Celebrating 40 Years of Accomplishments

page 5 Celebrating 95 Years of Excellence

page 6 Canoe Dancing

page 7 Shared Reflections of Manito-wish Experiences

page 8&9 Summer Pictorial Highlights

page 10 Outpost

page 11 Leadership

page 12 Development

page 13&14 Alumni Updates

page 15 Volunteers

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Jon iltisCelebrating Accomplishments

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In line with the theme of celebration, it is our honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our Property Manager, Jon Iltis.

Jon retired at the end of August after serving as property manager for 30 years. Jon served on seasonal staff for an additional ten years and was a camper for several more years prior to his tenure on staff.

Jon's involvement as a camper, counselor, outpost leader, and interim outpost director, served as a strong foundation for his program and property knowledge, dedication, and service to Camp. Jon has extensive relationships with former campers, counselors, and board and community neighbors. His jovial demeanor will be missed by many.

Jon joined the full-time staff as property manager in 1983. Since then, he has designed and built buildings, helped to acquire campsites, managed the site and contributed to the overall success of Camp. During his 30 year tenure as property manager, the program and facility have grown tremendously. By intentionally working to guide the site and facility programs, his contributions to the overall success of Camp are many.

Jon looks forward to exploring new adventures both in the Boulder Junction area as well as other destinations. We are grateful for his service and dedication to Camp!

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celebrating 95 Years of excellence

Girls Summer Camp session was just underway when Alumni and Friends of Camp Manito-wish YMCA gathered together in Boulder Junction for the 95th Anniversary Celebration on August 2 & 3, 2013. The weather was cool, but these trail experienced folks had no trouble knowing how to stay warm – layers!Over 250 alums, friends and family were on hand for a weekend of celebration and reminiscing, which featured a traditional Wisconsin Fish Fry at Headwaters Restaurant and Tavern Friday evening, and a picnic lunch, afternoon activities and grand banquet in Nash Lodge on Saturday. Several alums enjoyed attending the service at the Pine Woods Chapel on Sunday morning.

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The SonS oF The VoyageurS & canoe Dancing combine To help Frame The 95Th!Grant Herman, Operations Director

The context began to form right away on the afternoon of August 3rd, 2013 as alumni moved to the Boat House along the waterfront path adjacent to the yellow iris planted several hundred years ago along the shores of Boulder Lake by French fur traders. It was a subtle ecological and cultural clue that brought the crowd’s attention to two paddlers, dressed in Voyageur garb and resting quietly in one of Camp’s restored wood canvas canoes - the M.E.O. Although not exactly sure what to expect, with mention of ‘Canoe Dancing’ in the program, 250 guests came out of intrigue or simply to connect again at Camp whenever music and paddling come together.

Veteran ‘blade-ologists’ McKenna Style (2013 Outpost Director) and Grant Herman (Operations Director) performed a flat-water freestyle routine with grace and elegance. Linking canoe strokes, leans, and turns that formed a seamless set of movements to match the Manito-wish song “Life of a Voyageur,” played by guitar minstrel, Sam Linder (2013 Assistant Outpost Director).

The crowd silently watched the two paddlers fluid streaming of paddles on Boulder Lake until everyone started to sing the song, in harmony and on time. The performers danced their paddles through the water in harmony with their Manito-wish singers. It was a rich moment. The paddlers witnessed the depth of joy in everyone’s smiles as they heard those voices rise calling to the paddlers, to the canoe, to the moment.

Mutual appreciation was expressed and all rose to Nash for social time before the formal banquet. Immediately Les Fils du Voyageur (Sons of the Voyageur) began their haunting, raucous, and fun loving renditions of the French-Canadian chassons (songs) that were sung to keep cadence in the North and Montreal Canoes that plied the waters of North America. Several people in the crowd were singing along! Only at Manito-wish...people joined in to sing, some to dance and all to appreciate the harmonies, the showmanship and the context yet again of a well shaped event. As the banquet took form throughout the evening, the singers contributed another short medley of voyageur chassons to compliment the welcome and thank you’s to Manito-wish’s wonderful alumni and guests, and finally to add that last bit of context to a historic evening.

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TREASURE THE ADVENTURES, STRUGGLES, MISTAKES, TRIUMPHS, AND FRIENDSHIPSBen Daley imparts from his journal from an Expeditionary Western Outpost experience. Camper 2006 – 09, Outpost 2010 -12, Staff 2013

Journal entry from July 29, 2012It is day 30 of 45 in the Arctic. In the past month, the Brooks Range has become our home. We have been restricted by nothing during this time. We are free from schedules, obligations, and distractions from technology. Our group of seven has become a machine. We rest when we are tired, eat when we are hungry, and travel when we are restless. We focus on the necessities. Today was a long day of hiking, about 16 hours. My hands and feet warm up around a tiny stove as I stir a small pot of rotini. Midnight sun streams in through the mesh barrier that separates my cook station from the clouds of mosquitoes and beautiful mountains outside. The rest of the guys are back at the tents changing into dry clothes and taking care of our friend Ryan, who has been sick all day. Most nights, the group views cooking as an opportunity, not a chore. We like to get crazy with our limited resources and make gourmet dishes like bread bowl soups, pierogi, and Mexican cornbread pie. But tonight, we do not need to collaborate to cook an elaborate dinner. The group can rest, because these noodles are the only food we have left. And we are still ten miles from our re-supply.The challenges that participants experience and overcome on Outpost trips spur long-lasting growth in stature and character. I learned a lot in the classroom during high school, but because of Outpost, I learned more during my summer -- about what is important to me, how I should treat other people, and how to approach every day as an opportunity to learn something new. Because of my exceptional leaders, who became my best role models, advocates, and friends, trail became home.

“On July 30, the day after I wrote that journal entry, we made it safely to our resupply, Ryan felt better, and we ended the trip successfully. But if I learned anything in Outpost, it is to not obsess over life’s destinations or a trip pickup spot, but to treasure the adventures, struggles, mistakes, triumphs, and friendships that we are lucky enough to experience while traveling on our trails.”

I HOPE YOu WILL STAY CONNECTEDJenny Emery shared this reflection from the Borealis Paddling ExpeditionCurrent Board President, Camper 1973-74, Canuck 1975, Staff 1979-80

The BPE (Borealis Paddling Expedition) was a 90 day canoe trip taken eight summers ago, by five 20-something Manito-wish-inspired women – inspired by five Manito-wish men before them who shared stories of their own Arctic Canoeing Expedition several years earlier – both of which had a purpose – to raise money to endow camperships that would make Manito-wish experiences available to others who might not otherwise be able to afford them.

This is an excerpt of a journal post from day 80 of the BPE: In these ways and others, our connection to Manito-wish permeates our daily lives, despite our distance from Boulder Junction. In fact, I think we could make a rather funny poster, ‘everything I needed to know about expeditionary camping, I learned in near south.’ It was at Manito-wish that we learned that sisterhood is born of laughter and common purpose, and strengthened by hardship and challenge, and that anything can be beautiful because of its utility, a landscape for its emptiness, or a person because she is

both strong and kind. And, we learn that cold mornings, icy winds, rainy days, long portages, and even curious bears are physical challenges that are best met with a great deal of mental strength, teamwork, and preparation. These are lessons that can be learned in many places and in many ways, but Manito-wish was the place and the way we experienced, and we are excited and grateful that this trip has given us the opportunity to give something back to future generations. Our greater mission - the endowment - provides a strong, steady undercurrent to the goals of every day.

“The Manito-wish experience is a collaborative experience, borne of the need for connectedness. I hope you will stay connected with us as we work to expand our reach, to connect even more young adults to the collaborative leadership experiences that will allow them to grow in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and one another and make the world a better place to live.”

95th Anniversary Celebration Grand Banquet at Nash Lodge If you walked into Nash Lodge for the Grand Banquet on Saturday, August 3, you might have thought there was a celebration going on! Campers, Staff, Alums and friends sang together, ate amazing food, listened to heartfelt speeches, enjoyed special entertainment by the Les Fils du Voyageur, clapped, cajoled, and laughed. Here are excerpts from the shared reflections, of Jenny Emery and Ben Daley of how a Manito-wish experience challenges, inspires, transforms lives, and helps youth develop into confident, responsible, and enlightened leaders.

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outpostRyan Wagner, Wilderness Program Director, and recently completed his Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

The 2013 Outpost season has come to the end of another great year of trips from the near and far reaches of North America. Due to the commitment and dedication of our leaders and administrative staff, the program served the most participants it ever has while continuing to maintain great quality. I would like to take a moment to give a snapshot of our program as it exists today and highlight some of the ways in which we focus on growth. There is little doubt that the impact from this summer’s trips will have lasting effects on the participants, the staff and all of Camp Manito-wish for years to come.

This year we sent 55 trips through the program. Our nine day trips visited the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior Hiking Trail. The 14-day Intermediate Level Trips enjoyed time in Isle Royal National Park, Georgian Bay of Lake Huron, and the Quetico Provincial Park. The Advanced Level trips traveled along the North Shore of Lake Superior kayaking, backpacked the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho, and canoed the waters of Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Our 45-day Expeditionary trips traveled to the far reaches of North America: canoeing north into Nunavut, kayaking the Inside Passage of Alaska, and hiking the Brooks Range of Northern Alaska. While the remoteness and beauty of these areas are the initial attraction for Manito-wish, we travel there for a much deeper purpose.

The primary aspects of our Outpost Program have not changed since it was founded. We still take youth into remote areas and challenge them physically, emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually - accepting the risks in exchange for the many rewards. We do, however place a higher level of intentionality into our program since the early days. We ensure our leaders have the tools necessary to allow for creativity, growth, and resilience while faced with challenges such as group dynamics, weather, or physically demanding trips. Our staff and participants look forward to spending the next eight months transferring and utilizing the skills they learned this past summer to add depth and integrity to their own lives as well as those around them. Meanwhile, back at Outpost headquarters we are poring over evaluation forms and trip reports to extract wisdom and help create life changing adventures for 2014.

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leaDershipMark Zanoni, Leadership Program Director shares highlights from the summer of 2013.

One of the speakers at the 95th Anniversary celebration was Cynthia Perez. The powerful story of Cynthia's Manito-wish journey began when she was in high school and was given an opportunity to be a part of a program called the Schuler Scholars. The goal of the Schuler program is to help academically talented students reach their full potential. Many will attend elite colleges if they are able to complete the challenging program.

Cynthia's first experience in the program was to get on a bus and travel six hours north to Camp Manito-wish YMCA to attend an intensive ten-day Leadership program that culminates in a three-night canoeing trip and graduation. She talked about how difficult this experience was for her, but how it set her on a path to where she is today—a college graduate, now employed as an Americorps volunteer Scholar coach by the Schuler Foundation itself. She spoke eloquently about the leadership skills she learned at Camp and how they helped her reach her goals.

The Leadership Program of summer 2013 welcomed the arrival of over 150 new Schuler Scholars from nine schools from the northern Illinois and Chicago area and, just like Cynthia did eight years ago, they began a new life journey at Camp Manito-wish YMCA.

The Leadership course for Schuler Scholars is intentionally designed as a metaphor for their experience in the Schuler program involving a series of workshops, challenges, and reflection activities focused on building the skills necessary for success. Activities include a full day problem solving initiative and a day on the high level of the Lang Challenge Course. Scholars pack out for trail that night and head out the next morning for a three-night canoeing trip. Powerful memories abounded at the waterfront this summer when groups of smiling Schuler Scholars paddled into camp singing “Break Out the Oars” as they completed what many of them considered the biggest challenge of the ten-day program.

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We have been and continue to be grateful for the annual fund, capital, and endowment gifts we have received. Your passion and support of the Manito-

wish mission helps us to deliver quality programs and ensures our site and facilities serve our needs.

Over 3,000 participants a year enjoy the support of the Manito-wish Community. These gifts

mentioned below add to the tremendous support we have received over 95 years of dedicated service

to youth.

These major gifts have been received in the last five years.Mihi Cura Futuri Campership EndowmentPhilip E. Buchanan Campership EndowmentPhilip E. Buchanan Outdoor Programs and EndowmentJackson E. Richmond Campership EndowmentJeffrey G. and Lisa A. Pereles Campership EndowmentEd and Adele (Schuler) Douglass Staff Training FundPhilip R. Telleen Staff Scholarship FundEmery Family FundElizabeth and Stephen Stonefield Family Campership Endowment FundBarbara and Frank Lieber Charitable Trust Campership Endowment Fund

Capital Projects Completed/UnderwayPowerhouse Cabin

John F. Michler Heritage CenterMimi Bennett Barn

Far South WashhouseHealth Center Renovations

Lang Challenge Course RenovationsSchwartz Lodge Renovations

Leadership Fire CircleNed Schley Family Campership Fund

Brooke (Witteman) and Chris Johnson, a son, August George Johnson, on October 25, 2012. Camp alum family members celebrating the arrival of August include, George Witteman & Aimee Witteman.

John Luoma, a daughter, Nevaeh Rae Luoma, on December 19, 2012. Camp alum family members celebrating Nevaeh’s arrival include, Steve & Shannon (Wiechmann) Eckley, John Wiechmann, Sandy (Wiechmann) Troxell and many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family resides in Beaufort, SC.

Kayla and Zachary Weber, a boy, Gavin Weber, on March 3, 2013. Celebrating the arrival of Gavin include, big sister Tara and Camp alum family members Steve, Travis, David, Joe Weber and Beth Weber Draeger.

Emily and Logan Warren, a daughter, Lucy Rose Warren, on March 17, 2013. The family resides in Minneapolis, MN.

Laura and Jason Glickman, a daughter, Miranda Lucille Glickman, on June 30, 2013. Camp alum family members celebrating the arrival of Miranda include, Jennifer Glickman. The family resides in San Francisco, CA.

Chris and Ben Creagh, a daughter, Elsa Ruth Creagh, on August 22, 2013. Camp alum family members celebrating the arrival of Elsa include, John & Gloria, Jay & Brooke, Charlotte and Grace Creagh. The family resides in St. Paul, MN.

Kyle Mernitz & Maria Campanaro were married in Prior Lake, MN, on September 12, 2012. The couple resides in Seattle, WA.

Dan Sosalla & Laura Hume were married in Denver, CO, on May 19, 2013. The couple resides in Denver, CO.

Deepak Jain & Margot S. Miller were married in Georgetown, Washington DC, on May 25, 2013. Celebrating with Deepak and Margot were alumni family and friends Sarah (Smith) Miller, Craig Miller and Madonna Williams Aguilar. The couple lives in Bethesda, MD.

Chad Ekern & Barbara Bergman were married in Madison, WI, June 29, 2013. Celebrating with Chad & Barbara were alumni family and friends Dick & Gloria Bergman, Mark Bergman, Scott Bergman, Michael Bergman, Betsy Bergman, Amalia (Christgau) & Sean Moore, Eliza (Durbin) & Patrick Harrigan, Erin (Boness) Rajek, Kristi (Nuss) & Drew Richmond, Kyla Taylor, Rick Monserud, Ty Manegold, Brandt Christopherson, Karen Stanley, Joe, Jane, Zoe, Maria & Eleni Schirmer, Peter Humphries-Loving & JoAnne George, Pam (Flateau) Ihlenfeldt, Mary (Glenn) & Andy Roe, Craig Sweet, Sheila (Plunket) Bilimoria and Sarah Hale Keuseman. The couple resides in Madison, WI.

Colin Wilke & Kate Allen were married at Savage Hart Farm, White River Junction, VT, on August 17, 2013. Celebrating with Colin & Katie were alumni family and friends Todd & Peggy Allen, Lori Allen, Ian Mitchell, Dana, Gale & Luke Stamos, Julie Allen-Stamos, Rick & Jack Henshaw. The couples resides in Manchester, CT.

Craig Billings Miller & Elizabeth A. Schaefer were married in Manitowish Waters, WI, on August 31, 2013. Celebrating with Craig & Elizabeth were alumni family and friends Sarah (Smith) Miller, Margot S. Miller, Charles “Chuck” Alden, David B. Smith Jr., Michael Mumma, Emily Slayton Hummel. The couple resides in Madison, WI.

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Hugo (Bud) Kuechenmeister, Jr., of Lyle, MN, passed away. He was a camper in 1929 – 1932 and on staff in 1935, 1936 & 1939.

John C. Freschl, of Walnut Creek, CA, died in 2004. He was a camper in 1933, 1935 – 1938 and on staff 1939 & 1940.

James S. Shore, of Menomonee Falls, WI, died in October, 2009. He was a camper in 1981.

Henry A. Peters, Jr., of Madison, WI, died on June 5, 2010. He was a camper parent and supporter of Camp. He is predeceased by his wife Jean McWilliams Peters and survived by his sons Henry, Kurt, Eric and Mark Peters.

Joan Pomainville Laughran, of Rockford, IL, died on November 27, 2010. She was a camper in 1943 & 1944, 1946 & 1947. She is preceded in death by sons Peter Boyce and Michael Laughran. She is survived by her sister Paula Pomainville.

Barbara Spickard Allen, of Sarasota, FL, died on February 26, 2011. She was on staff in 1942 & 1943.

John Dodge, of Mill Valley, CA, died on June 23, 2012. He was a camper in 1949 & 1950. He is survived by his wife Peg.

Edmond R. Sutherland, Jr., of Wilmette, IL, died on February 9, 2013. He was a camper in 1945.

Ian R. Long, of Madison, WI, died on March 4, 2013. He was a camper in 1995, participated in an Isle Royale Backpacking Trip in 1996 and a Leadership Adventure in 1997, on staff in 1998 & 1999. He is survived by his parents Robert and Lyzbett Long and sister Rachel Long Pauli.

Janet Evans Ortlieb, of Colorado Springs, CO, died on March 6, 2013. She was a camper in 1947 – 1949 and participated in a Canuck in 1950. Janet is survived by her husband David, siblings Virginia Evans Cresap and Nancy Evans Whistler.

Daniel G. Harrigan, of Milwaukee, WI, died on March 11, 2013. He is survived by his wife Linda Coyle Harrigan, his children Patrick (Eliza Durbin) Harrigan, Caithlin Harrigan, siblings Tim Harrigan, Marnie (Mark Salerno) Harrigan, nephew Jack and niece Avery Salerno.

Ruth Upton Dirks, of Richardson, TX, died on March 28, 2013. She was on staff as a nurse in 1948 & 1949. She is survived by her husband Richard Dirks.

George H. Cameron, Jr., of Redwood City, CA, died on March 29, 2013. He was a camper in 1947, 1948 & 1950, participated in a

Canuck in 1949, on staff 1952 & 1954 and a longtime supporter. He is survived by his wife Nancy and sibling Jean Cameron Riordan.

Stephen M. Constantine, of Florence, MA, died on May 4, 2013. He was a camper in 1968 & 1969, participated in a Pioneer in 1970 and a Canuck in 1971, on staff in 1974 – 1976 and a longtime supporter. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Constantine, siblings Charles, John and Elizabeth Constantine and Margaret Porter.

Joanne Kaiser Bush, of Madison, WI, died on May 26, 2013. She was a camper in 1942 -1944, on staff in 1945 – 1948 and a longtime supporter. She is survived by her husband Henry Bush, Jr., children Jane Wierzba, John Bush, Nancy Huber, and brother Peter Kaiser.

David W. Allan, of Columbus, OH, passed away on June 9, 2013. He was on staff in 1956 – 1958. He is survived by his wife Ann Rice Allan.

Margaret (Peg) Arnold, of Madison, WI, died on July 21, 2013. She was a long time supporter. She is survived by her husband Steve Arnold, and daughter Kate Arnold.

Gonzalo Armenteros a.k.a. Speedy, visited Camp this summer along with his brothers Jose, Alex and Alvaro and their families. All four brothers attended Summer Camp and Outpost over a timespan of 1988 – 2002. Speedy shared, “We want to remember old good times, probably the best of our lives, walk around, and show our children where they’ll be going in a few years.” Over the years the brothers would travel from Spain to Chicago where family friends, Tom & Julie Hurvis would treat them like their own children - always taking care to prepare them for Camp.

Congratulations to alumnus Bert Gray who became the Development Director for Northern Public Radio in DeKalb, Illinois on May 16, 2013. You can bump into someone from Manito-wish around almost every corner; Bert is happy to be working with alum Alex McConachie. Bert and his wife, Kathy Merner, will divide their time between DeKalb and Decatur. They are excited to be closer to family and many long-time friends.

Members of the 2003 Women's Staff Expo Canuck celebrated their 10th anniversary in Door County, Wisconsin. From left: Kate Stirr, Caitlin (May) Shields, Sarah (Varick) Rand, Mary (Glenn) Roe and Mali (Christgau) Moore. They were joined by future Manito-wish camper Mackenzie Roe.

The Board of Directors were inspired by alum G. Steven Burrill during his presentation at the Board Dinner held at The Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters on August 1st. Steve encouraged Camp Manito-wish YMCA to set a vision and to take steps to stay strong and vibrant into its next 100 years.

Brenda Herman attended a reception for the John Hopkins Ophthalmology Course in Vail, CO where she happened to meet Chris Larson from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Chris spoke of his son Todd Larson (Summer Camp 1989-92) who stated that Camp Manito-wish was one of the best experiences of his life. They talked about a song Todd often sings that Brenda recognized immediately as “Break Out the Oars!”

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Please send us information about your life updates and events. Please include names, dates, and locations. Photographs encouraged (300 dpi or better). Have you moved? Please send us your new contact information.

Snail Mail: Camp Manito-wish YMCA P.O. Box 246 Boulder Junction, WI 54512Or email: beth.rondello@manito-wish.orgOr online: www.manito-wish.org/alumni_directory select: Camp Alum

Zach is ready for Summer Camp 2014!

Are you Ready for Summer Camp 2014?

Register by October 31, 2013 and you will receive the following:

• A limited edition 2014 Camp Manito-wish sweatshirt.

• The opportunity to participate in the referral program. For each camper you recruit to enroll in a CMY Summer Camp or Outpost program by January 31, 2014—you and the recruited camper will receive a $100.00 credit to be applied towards camp fees or transportation.

• Families can earn up to $500 in credit per registered camper. Recruited camper(s) must enroll by January 31, 2014.

• Camp Manito-wish staff will help with a recruiting event in your hometown. You have the opportunity to lock in a date between now and January 31st to have Manito-wish staff come to the place of your choice (home, school, library, etc.) to help with a recruiting event for your friends, and neighbors.

• Access to monthly payment plan.

thanK You camp manito-wish Ymca Volunteers!Once again this year, we have had the help of hundreds of alums, friends and families of Camp Manito-wish YMCA. We could not do all of this without you! Thank you for the generous donation of your time and talents, and for your ongoing loyalty, passion and belief in the Mission and Vision of Camp. Thank you for your support of our work. We are grateful for your help with these volunteer opportunities:Memorial Day Work WeekendAnnual Fund DriveBoard of Directors95th VolunteersBirthday Card ClubOpening and Closing DaysHost Manito-wish Information EventsHost International CampersTransition Week StaffPhotographyCamp OfficeBehind the scenes offering support, guidance and helping hands.

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Phone: (715) 385-2312 • Fax: (715) 385-2461

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Mission:To enrich the character and leadership development of each person who has a Manito-wish experience by challenging them to grow in wisdom, in stature, in favor with God, and with one another.

Vision:The Manito-wish experience develops confident, responsible, and enlightened leaders who will improve the world in which they live.

photo courtesy of Dan Peters