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Louise Lighthouse www.camplouisecircle.com Summer 09

Presidents Message In this Issue: Presidents Message 1 Every year on Mother’s Day, I walk in the Susan Komen Race for the Board Mtg. Minutes 2-4 Cure here in Pittsburgh, PA. It is a perfect way for me to spend my mother’s day; particularly because my mother, Sally, died of breast Camp Up-Date 4 cancer many years ago (she was actually diagnosed when I was still Board Members 5 a camper). Given that my father’s death was the stimulus for my last Website 5 President’s Message, it seemed only right that this message be in Circle Reunion 5 honor of my mother. Points on the Circle 6-9 My mother was a feminist before the Women’s Movement. She Reunion Mementos 9 worked outside of the home when I was growing up and she would When You Care 10 have attended college if her parents had believed in educating girls. Note / Mitzvah Cards 10 She wanted me to go to college, have a career, and not be depen- Polar Bear Splaaaaash 10 dent on someone else to take care of me. In fact, it was my mother’s idea that I go to Camp Louise. She did go to Louise – yet asked her Contact List 11 parents to bring her home after only one day! Despite the fact that Networking/Sponsors 12 Camp was not a good fit for her, she knew that it would be a good thing for me, and she was right. It was at camp that I learned to function more independently, away from my home. It was at camp “Home is where the heart is / that I learned to appreciate what was really important and to stop No matter how the heart lives/ focusing quite so much on what other people thought. It was also at Inside your heart where love is / camp that I had my first taste of the responsibility of a job. Perhaps That’s where you’ve got to make most important, it was at Louise that I learned the value and mean- yourself / At home” ing of friendship. Some of these lessons I only realize in retrospect; “Home is Where The Heart Is” I don’t know how many of them I could have identified at the time. by: Peter, Paul, & Mary I only knew that I was happy at Louise and hated to leave. As I have aged, Circle has provided me with a way to give back for all those wonderful times at Louise. And Circle has continued to connect me with strong, loving women of all ages; some of who I knew from my days at Camp, but many of whom I have met through Reunions or being on the Circle Board. So while becoming active in Circle may have initially felt like a debt or a responsibility, in fact it has been another gift, just as attending camp was in my childhood and ado- lescence. To all the strong women I have met through Camp Louise, I salute you. - Rita

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MINUTES and unit head. The search to fill the Motion: position of Executive Director of Monies raised from Circle “Spluge” CIRCLE BOARD MEETING MIN- Camps Airy & Louise is ongoing. are to be used toward a camper- UTES The impact of the downturn in ship. The motion passed with 1 March 14, 2009 the economy has led to a decision abstention. In attendance: Rita Drapkin (Presi- to maintain the same camp regis- Amy Corbman suggested a Sat- dent), Marcia Kolko, Jane Abraham, tration fee and to offer more camp- urday picnic/barbecue lunch rather Lisa Blatt, Andi Abrams, Leslie Salt- erships. The camp budget will need than a full catered one as a way to ers, Joan Bornstein, Karent Gerton, to be cut in the Special Guests area; save money (and have a change of Lisa Yarmis, Jay Kinney, Amy Corb- Louise will rely instead on its own pace). Bobbie will investigate. man, Rachel Sanderofff, Genevieve staff to provide Special Program- Saturday Night’s Campfire was Conway, Robbin Myerberg, Karen ming. Genevieve Conway suggest- discussed. It was generally agreed Levin, Reesa Pearlman, and Sandy ed that Circle Members be solicited that rather than break into two Bodine to conduct special programming for campfires, we will retain just one, Advisory Board Members in atten- the campers for the last two-week and encourage those who wish to dance: Alicia Berlin and Bobbie session. socialize (rather than sing) to use Miller. Due to the fantastic popularity of the Dining Hall. Volunteer members Non-Board Member in attendance: last summer’s special guests, the of the Board will attempt to mini- Ben Giller Touring Israeli Scouts, the following mize talking during the campfire was made: so that the singer/musicians can I. MINUTES be heard. Rachel Gertz also sug- Meeting called to order and min- Motion: gested that the singer/musicians be utes from September meeting ap- Circle will underwite the one-time miked to ensure audibility. Rachels proved. cost of an evening’s performance from the above mentioned variety Gertz and Sanderoff will duplicate II. TREASURES’S REPORT troupe. songbooks prior to the reunion to Reesa Pearlman reviewed the The motion was passed un-ani- encourage more singing. report with the Board members. mously. Andi will draft a Circle Reunion She added that a correction on the Amy Corbman suggested that the Announcement and send it around Reunion Scholarship Fund would be troupe be introduced to the camp for others to adapt for their own sent out at a later date to incorpo- by a circle member(s) as a “CIRCLE marketing attempts. She requested rate a recent change. PRODUCTION.” A discussion about that others let her know if they are III. CAMP UPDATE using Circle funds to support a doing additional marketing. Sand- Alicia reported some physical campership resulted in general eroff volunteered to do a Facebook changes that will be made up at agreement that camp programming announcement. camp. The honorary bricks will be (or projects such as this that affect HOUSING moved to an area across from the the entire camp) should take prece- Karen anticipates there will be Post Office with an enclosure added. dence over camperships. Minutes contued from page 2 Archery and volleyball areas will be IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS plenty of room, especially with the moved, and the renovation of the REUNION guestrooms available in the newly White House has been completed. Andi Abrams announced the dates renovated White House. In addition, after a long hiatus, the for the 2009 Circle Reunion as Sep- MEMENTOS Nature Department will return to tember 11-13, 2009. Lisa Blatt reported on 2 new ideas: camp, bringing along two goats and Lisa Yarmis proposed a fund- BPA-free water bottles and window chicken eggs. A small condominium raising idea – later dubbed the clings for cars. There was general will be built for the goat. “Spluge.” – in which participants agreement to allow Lisa to explore Alicia also reported that counsel- would pay $25 and seek donations both ideas. or staffing for Louise is complete from supporters to ride the water – with a wait list. The following slide into the frigid waters of the administrative positions are still swimming pool. open: Athletics head, and a division continued on page 3

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MEMBERSHIP information. The following Circle members have LOUISE LIGHTHOUSE DIRECTORY been nominated to the Board: Robbin suggested that the handling Henry passed along (through Rita) Jessie Choate, Andi Snyder, Lisa of the Louise Lighthouse be shifted the thought that there might not Gerton, Sammy Holtz, Molly Levin, over to Mark at the printing depart- be a strong need for an updated Jessica Katz ment of the JCC as both a cost directory; Sanderoff will query the Any nominees who wish to re- and time-cutting maneuver. Her membership from the web. Some move their names from consider- financial breakdown indicated that members of the Board stated that it ation should contact Karen Gerton. he can perform file maintenance, would be useful for them, so Robbin (Note that the deadline for nomina- print, fold, affix labels, and mail will research the costs of printing. tions is the close of the July Board the newsletter more efficiently and meeting.) Nominees were reminded HISTORY DAY to write SHORT bios for dissemina- cheaper than she. Scheduled for July 25th. Rachel Sanderoff has more than tion at the Reunion Circle Meeting. 400 Circle member names with TOURS OPEN HOUSE email addresses; 36 members have Bobbie and Alicia agreed that rather Sandy Bodine reported on the responded to Robbin that they than using Circle volunteers who planned projects for the upcom- would like to receive their newslet- may not be up on current camp ing Open House on May 2nd. They ter via the mail. policies and practices, tours should include assisting on the preparation be led by very recent or current of a home for the goats during the Motion: employees assigned by the camp “Handling of the Louise Lighthouse summer, honorary bricks’ reloca- office. As a result “Tours” will no tion, and flower enhancement. will shift to Mark. The motion longer be a standing committee. passed with 1 abstention Volunteers are needed for these Human Resources projects. Motion: Sanderoff volunteered to handle Bake Sale The choice of paper for the news- this function on the web listserve. Amy Corbman reported that this letter will be left to Robbin and WEBSITE year’s bake sale was successful Mark’s discretion, based on paper Sanderoff announced that she will Karen Gerton stated an objec- availability and photo visibility. The change the website from its current tion to the idea of selling goodies motion was passed unanimously Yahoo Groups host to avoid “invita- to prospective camp families. It Motion: tion” problems. The intention is that was agreed that for newcomers to The newsletter will be sent via everyone who is online AUTOMATI- camp, it’s not the best PR. email to all those who have pro- CALLY receive emails, without an Motion: vided email addresses, beginning invite. In the future, bake sale goodies at immediately. Sanderoff wanted to remind the open house will be complimen- Those who have requested they Board and Circle members that tary. receive it through the mail will the website is always looking for The motion passed unanimously. continue to do so. The motion was updates and new announcements. The following dates were estab- passed unanimously. She also reported that she has tak- lished for the upcoming summer: Rita suggested that we continue en on the project of scanning camp Louise Country Fair – June 30th’; to mention in the Lighthouse that photos with the intention of upload- Airy Carnival – July 28th email copies are available, as we ing them onto the website. SCHOLARSHIPS have approximately 800 members. NOMINATIONS Reesa Pearlman announced that Reesa Pearlman requested that Karen stated that six positions will 11 scholarships for reunion were individual’s phone numbers and be open on the Board. Current handed out this year. addresses be dropped from the on- Board members who are finishing PLAQUES line version of the newsletter, for their first term and will run again: Joan reported that none have been privacy reasons. Board members Reesa Pearlman, Andi Abrams, ordered for a while. agreed, but it was resolved that Sandy Bodine, Jay Kinney, Rachel the hard copy that is sent through Sanderoff (Rita Drapkin is finishing Reesa Pearlman informed the the mail will continue to have the nd her 2 term) Continued on page 4 4 Summer 09 Lighthouse

Board that camp had received an communicated to staff as soon as tended to both. endowment from the estate of possible so that this summer’s in- NEXT MEETING – JULY 25, 2009 Francis Stoler which resulted in a... ductees will be informed. Motion: Motion: An excerpt of Francis Stoler’s letter A circle inductee’s pinner must have and words of thanks from camp made circle in a previous year. be printed in the next edition of In favor – 13 the newsletter, and a plaque made Opposed – 1 in her honor. The motion passed Abstentions -- 3 unanimously. ANNIVERSARY GIFT FOR AIRY MITZVAH CARDS Alicia suggested she or Bobbie ask Lisa Yarmis reported that camp Camp Airy’s directors for guidance sold $54 in note cards and $101 in in what the camp actually needs. mitzvah cards. It was decided that Motion: CAMP UPDATE – Summer 2009 in the future, the newsletter print The board agrees to donate be- Planning is well underway for the name of purchasers, and ad- tween $250 and $500 for a gift, to another incredible summer at vertisements on the availability of be chosen at the discreation of Ali- the cards will be printed in all camp camp. We are so lucky to have cia and Bobbie. The motion passed venues. Lisa stressed the need for such a wonderful staff – a great unanimously. Circle members to acknowledge mix of 2008 CITs, other fantas- significant life events through the PLAYGROUND tic homegrowns, returners from purchase of the cards. Karen Levin It was decided that research & England, Canada, and Scotland, reminded the group that she would planning for construction of a new as well as new staff from Ameri- be happy to receive such announce- playground not proceed without in- ca, France, the United Kingdom, ments for the “Points on the Circle” put from camp directors. Julie Little and Israel. column in the newsletter. will confer with them in the future. One of our programming goals LIBRARY PHOTO ALBUMS HISTORY BOOK this summer is to utilize the Joan informed the Board that she Leslie Salter raised concerns about many talents we have at camp. expects to be able to put in signifi- the upkeep of the camp photo al- cant time on the book in upcoming bums in the library. It was agreed For example, we may have a months. that the books should be kept avail- member of swim staff who can able throughout the summer and juggle or an arts and crafts LICENSE PLATES reunion for perusal by campers and counselor who loves to rock out Alicia reported 35 sales in License well as reuniongoers. Marcia Kolko Plates thus far. She reminded the on the electric guitar. In addi- volunteered to improve their condi- group that the plates are for Mary- tion, we know that there are tion at the beginning of camp; Rita land drivers only. many hidden talents out there in Drapkin volunteered to restore that Circle. If you would like to vol- NEW BUSINESS condition at the close of Reunion. Reunion Pricing unteer to teach a special activity CIRCLE MITZVAH PROJECT Amy Corbman will report at a later or help organize a special event, Lisa Yarmis volunteered to coordi- date on any suggested changes in we want you!!! nate a project involving bringing the pricing structure. Circle members together during Please email our Program- PINNING CEREMONY the year for a community mitzvah ming Coordinator Shira Kahan: Discussion yielded a consensus project. [email protected] and let that inductees be pinned by some- ANNOUNCEMENTS her know your talent/skills. Who one who made Circle in an earlier Stephanie Grossman Veith is preg- knows? YOU could be the next year, underscoring the “mentoring” nant and due August 11th. Wendy special guest at Louise who the aspect of the ceremony. It was Axelrod became grandma to a baby campers will write home about! agreed that this policy would be boy. CONGRATULATIONS were ex- -Alicia Berlin Lighthouse Summer 09 5

in becoming part of the 1989 online, plus a num- suggestions and help you Board Members Circle Board or know ber of ‘mystery’ pictures. can offer. We will be hav- someone you would like We can’t figure out which ing arts and crafts, hikes, Each Fall Reunion at the to nominate. What better year these ‘mystery’ pic- folk dance, ice breakers, Circle Town Hall Meeting, way to see that the spirit tures are from and this is camp fire, and many oth- new board members are of Camp Louise continues where you come in. We er activities. We do need voted onto the Circle to grow fromgeneration to need your help… go to people to run activities, so Board. Initial terms are generation. the website and look at if you would like to run an three years in duration activity, please email me Karen Gerton the pictures. If you know with the opportunity to atabramsa0630@comcas Circle Board what year any of them run for an additional t.net and put in the sub- Nominations Chair are from, send an email three year term. Board to rachel.sanderoff@cam ject area “Camp Louise members must take a plouisecircle.org Circle Reunion”. We wel- one year hiatus after their Website If you have any com- come new activities and sixth year on the board. would like to continue the The Website, the List-serv, ments, questions, sug- This year I want to thank gestions, etc. about the activities we have offered the following board and Scanned Pictures…. in the past. Remember, if Oh My!! website, please email me. members who have I would love to hear from you would like to lead and completed their terms I hope by now everyone activity, let me know as has had the chance to you about what you want on the Circle Board: on your Circle website. soon as possible. Beth Bugnaski, Jolene check out the website! If you haven’t, please go to - Rachel Sanderoff Bobbie and Jane are look- Fabricant, Elissa Sachs- ing into the catering and Kohen, Sara Marcus and www.camplouisecircle. org rightnow! we are trying to keep Becca Stewart. All of them Circle Reunion the cost of reunion down gave their time generously While you are there, click so many of you can at- to the Circle Board. I also on the “Go Green to Save CIRCLE REUNION IS tend. If you need help want to welcome Joan Green” link and join our SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2009 with paying for reunion Bornstein, Amy Corbman email list-serv. As part please contact Elissa at: and Karen Gerton to their of the list-serv, you will It is time to start thinking of Circle Reunion and [email protected]. We second three-year term receive periodic email are also going to be keep- and Genevieve Conway, announce-ments, infor- calling those people you haven’t seen for a while ing the cost of momentos Rachel Gertz, Shira Kahan mation and mailings all to a minimum. and Lisa Yarmis to their receive your next Light- so all of you can be at first three-year term on house by email, saving camp once again and Again, Karen will be work- the Circle Board. paper and money. You enjoying its beauty. If ing on housing. Please will be helping to do you are a circle member contact Karen Levin to We all look forward to their or someone who worked make your reservation fresh ideas and help on your part in conservation and saving the planet! at camp in the past, but and find out how you can the many committees that never made circle you be a part of an unforget- the board has available So, GO GREEN TO SAVE GREEN!!! qualify to be a part of table weekend at camp. in the general areas of the Circle reunion held at 2501 Pinebrush Road, Reunion, Membership and Recently, we have begun Camp Louise, Come share Baltimore, MD 21209 Fundraising. a photo-scanning project. memories with those who or (410) 764-1379, or In the spring we will Photo albums from the share the same love and [email protected] library are being scanned be looking for new affection for camp as you CONTACT AN OLD CAMP nominations for the in and put on the website do. (go to the pictures page). FRIEND AND MAKE SURE positions that will open Shira and Jessie are coor- YOU ARE A PART OF THE fall 2009. Please begin Already, we have pictures from 1979, 1980, 1982, dinating the program this FUN THIS YEAR!!!! thinking about whether year and welcome any you might be interested 1986, 1987, 1988, and 6 Summer 09 Lighthouse

reports that grandchild 19 3/4 inches long. Keri bers know Betty, as she Points on the Circle #6 was born on 8/1/08 at worked in the music de- attended several Circle 1:52 p.m. Nora Elizabeth partment (trumpet play- reunions and spent most Hello friends of Circle, Tromble and her mom, er) at camp and currently of her summers in Cas- Once again, our readers dad, brothers and sister lives in San Antonio, Tex. cade, MD. fill us in on their latest are all doing great. Lawrence R. Kravitz (Cir- Second is Rozzie Fein- adventures. Melissa Weintraub Pezza cle 1998) of Aberdeen, berg Flax (Circle year of East Greenwich, R.I., MD. became a grandfa- unknown) of Atlanta, GA., Engagements camper from 1989-1996 ther again on April 13, (originally from Baltimore) Cheryl Green Zusman and a CIT in 1995, gave 2009. Daughter Jennifer who became a first-time (Circle 1969) wrote to say birth to first child Hayley and her husband Larry grandma on Nov. 9, 2006. that daughter Mara Zus- Rose on October 2, 2008. had a son, Immanuel Dov. New parents are Jes- man became engaged on Hayley weighed 7 lbs. 6 Immanuel’s sister Maya is sica Flax Braunstein and the night of her surprise oz and was 20 inches long the proud big sister. Glen Braunstein, also of 30th birthday party on at birth. Melissa was mar- Robbin Myerberg and her Atlanta. February 28th. Mara and ried in 2003. Her sister, partner Shelley Walman Geri became friends with her fiancé, Jeremy Green- Shara Weintraub of New of Lewes, DE welcomed Betty around 1963 (when berg of Gaithersburg, York, N.Y. (camper from their first Grandchild, Oli- she lived in Long Island, MD is currently living in 1990 to 2007) got mar- ver Walman of Buckeye, N.Y.), and they have been Bethesda. ried during Memorial Day AZ, April 9, 2009. friends all these years. weekend, 2009. Roz & Geri grew up to- Marriage Laurie Maier Wasserman Congrats gether in Baltimore and Congratulations to Jill (CIT 1996, Circle 1999) Geri Miller Libercci of went to Louise together. Rosenthal (Circle 1989) married 1996 Airy CIT, Baltimore, MD attended Although Roz has been on the up coming mar- Andy Wasserman. They Camp Louise from 1959- living in Atlanta for many riage to Jerry Bass. They recently had their first son 1963 and wrote to share years, their friendship is will be getting married (and future Airy camper), happy news about two still going strong. on June 21, 2009 at the Evan Samuel Wasserman, women who went to Lou- Betty Rosen Kohn (Circle Martins Valley Mansion in on 9/25/08 weighing in at ise a long time ago, made 1966) also retired in June Hunt Valley. 8 lbs. They live in Colum- Circle, and became grand- 2008. Betty’s comment on bia, MD. mas recently. retirement: “I taught for Births Neil Berlin (Circle 2006) First is Betty Rosen Kohn 30 years between 1970- Devin Sears and Cori and Alicia Block Berlin (Circle 1966) of Highland 2008. Retirement is the Zinner Sears (Circle 1998) (Circle 1990) of Balti- Heights, Ohio, who be- BEST! No need to wear a of Glen Burnie, MD wel- more, Md. are proud to came a first-time grand- watch, who knows what comed their first child, a announce the birth of yet ma on June 6th, 2008. day of the week it is, and boy named Brady Nolan, another Camp Louise girl Betty spent many years better yet...who cares! on January 19, 2008 – Eliana Bess was born on at camp, as a camper, I’m not bored yet, but (3 weeks early). Brady October 14, 2009. Eliana CA, CIT, counselor and when I get to that place weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz and is looking forward to join- then worked there as an I’ll look for something was 18.4 inches at birth. ing her big sisters Hannah adult. New mom is Erin part-time. For me retire- He is growing like a weed, and Marissa in Cascade, Kohn Nauert, who also ment is great, not only and at 5 months old he Md. this summer! attended camp; new dad because I get to play with was already close to 15 Elaina Sue Hoffmann was is Dan Nauert. Grandpa my grandson as often as lbs and 26 inches long. born January 15th, 2009 is Stan Kohn, who also I want, but because I Contact Cori at: princess to Keri Baxter Hoffmann spent time at camp with ended my career knowing [email protected] for (Circle 1997) and Jason his family. All live in sub- that I helped many chil- pictures of her little boy. Hoffmann. Elaina weight urbs of Cleveland, Ohio. dren along the way. Serene Israel (Circle 6 lb 8 oz and measured Many of the Circle mem- 1964) of Baltimore, MD continued on page 7 Lighthouse Summer 09 7

My salary could never Ina Blumberg Hamburger with the strength and the Ayme “AY” Smith Leder- reach the level of emo- of Balto, MD reports that foundation of love that we man (Circle 1994) of Bal- tional investment had with she was the happiest new were given and learned timore, MD. at: 410-371- my inner city students... I member of Circle in 2008. to give. Although today’s 6781 or check her website hung in there because of Ina was at camp for 5 campers may never know above. them and knowing I was years in the mid-1950s or remember the woman continued from page being given the gift of and was counselor for that went before them, Esta Bablan Wolfram (Cir- helping others. So... for one year. She always was we and they will always cle 1938, and married to all you young and middle sorry she hadn’t returned know the Louise spirit.” former Airy counselor Vic- career teachers, hang in to make Circle. Four years Stacy Derrick (Circle tor Wolfram since 1945) of there because there aren’t ago, Ina started work- 1998) of Germantown, Walnut Creek, CA. wrote too many other profes- ing in the office at camp Md. wrote to say that to say hello. Esta was at sions that permit you to because she had (and still she has started to make Louise from 1938-1945 connect with children and has) 2 granddaughters at tutus for little girls. Please (missing one summer) adults in this way. “As a camp. Their mom and dad visit her on the Web at: and at Airy for part of a side note, I just found out are also camp doctors for www.sararosetutus.com. summer, and now lives that one of my 6th grad- a week. When Ina came Let Stacy know that you in a senior community in ers in my very first class is back to camp, she had no are from Camp Louise and beautiful California, and a doctor. In, of all places, idea that she could make she will take 10% off your CA is a continent away Baltimore, Md.! VERY Circle by earning one- order. Also, come check from Maryland! Esta SMALL WORLD!” year service for 2 years out her product review moved to California so After 31 years of unwed- working and was delight- blog: she could swim outdoors ded bliss, Rita Drapkin fully surprised. Ina is very www.busymommyprodu every day. (Circle’88) and Cindy Klink proud to be in Circle and ctreview.blogspot.com. Esta reports that she of Murrysvilla, PA. tied the says, “It’s never too late!” Stacy is still selling Avon and Victor recently had a knot on July 21, 08 in San and invites you to ask her splendid time with much Francisco, CA. Although This & That about her in-stock items younger folks when they they live in PA, this was Becky Polen Hartman that are on sale. attended a “meet-up” of the Green Dragon group their first opportunity to (Circle 1963) of Baltimore, Amy Weiner (Circle of LibararyThing.com. get married in the U.S. MD. wrote to tell us about 2004) of Baltimore, Md. Esta says their on-line and took advantage of it. her mother Myra Polen made aliyah at the end friendships paid off. There Laurie Young (Circle 1970) Foreman (Circle 1958) of September, starting was no hesitation in greet- of Arlington, VA. and also of Baltimore, who a new life for herself in ing and they talked and her partner of 25 years, as a part of Camp Louise Israel. For those who talked for two hours, prov- Marikay Crangle, were for many years along with wish to keep in touch, ing at least one thing, Esta married on August 14, Sara Yudlson and Miss her e-mail address is: says, that there can be a 08. The two were married Ida. Myra had some sur- [email protected]. transfer from fantasy to on the mayor’s balcony at gery last year but is doing Need a holiday, birthday, reality, and that’s encour- City Hall in San Francisco. very well. She has finally anniversary, wedding, or aging in this complicated Their daughter Leah, now moved to a wonderful hostess gift; need new world. 14, acted as their witness. retirement community kitchen supplies? Esta’s computer keeps The wedding was imme- so that she can get busy Shop online at: her in touch at: estavic diately followed by a cel- with new activities and www.pamperechef.biz/ [email protected]. She ebratory luncheon at the new learning. ayme. There are always spends time on-line at Cliff House, overlooking Becky says “Transition the outlet items, which LibraryThing.com and in- the Pacific Ocean. Laurie seems to be what life are up to 60% off. vites you to try the site reports that the ceremony is about and as we all If you are in the Balti- if you are interested in was long in coming, but a transition from our life more area and would like books and people who wonderful family celebra- in that wonderful place to host a show and earn tion. Thank you, CA! on the mountains, we go FREE products, contact continued on page 8 8 Summer 09 Lighthouse read them. You’ll find honesty, talk to an eight- a camper when you and learning about the culture Esta there as esta1923. or nine-year old. And if your late husband were in of the Negev! They had Membership worldwide: you want to stay young camp.’ I hear a lot of this a great time there, remi- people with a wide range be sure to keep camp on but in Kotzebue, Alaska, it niscing about camp and of opinions and you can your agenda. Love to all was amazing!” sharing their folk dancing either pay or not! of you.” Lawrence Kravitz (Circle skills with the group! Joan Levine Bornstein Joan also wrote: “Several 1998) of Aberdeen, MD. Former camper and coun- (Circle 1950) of Miami, years ago, Ben and I took reports that he instructs selor Valerie Lasoff McMa- FL. wrote to say: “Camp a trip to Alaska. It was a pottery at the wheel to nus continues to live and last year was great (as land trip followed by a continuing education work in Ellicott City, MD usual). There were many short cruise. The travels classes at Harford Com- with her husband, Craig, changes and certainly on land took us to popular munity College, Bel Air, two children, James (4) they were positive. My places as well as remote and MD. and Mackenzie (2) and responsibility was to areas. Of course, we were yellow lab, Willow. Fam- in Anchorage and Fair- Judy Raumann Rosen- help those who had dif- blum (Circle 1949, music ily life is going great and ficulty adjusting to camp banks and we panned for Valerie is thoroughly en- gold and ate salmon hot- department) of Key Bis- -- campers or counselors. cayne, FL. wrote to say: joying her private therapy As you probably know, dogs, etc. We went above practice, Healing Thera- the Arctic Circle and “So often I think of Camp I am one of the “older” Louise and the wonderful pies Counseling Services. members of the staff. I walked on the tundra and www.healingtherapiesonl visited a little known place years I spent there. My had the privilege of going husband had 3 strokes ine.com into the bunks after ac- call Kotzebue. There was a “museum” which turned in the past 4 years, so Valerie recently became tivities and telling stories I am unable to come to Reiki-certified and is ex- of ‘the way it was’ One out to be a large room with stuffed animals. the reunions but hope to cited to practice her new day I was asked to meet get there one of these skills (wink)! with a little girl who was As we entered, I looked around and across the years. My best to all who Val is training for the Iron very unhappy. We spent remember me. Feel free Girl Columbia Triathlon time together and I just room there was a woman looking at one of the ex- to contact me at: judy.ros (this August) as part of ‘happened’ to see her at [email protected].” Team Active Survivors most of her activities and hibits. Although her back was to me, I recognized it. Henri Gewertz Goettel Network (ASN), support- stopped to talk to her. She ing survivors of illness, in- usually had a downcast And at that moment, she (Circle 1966) of Inde- turned around. I shouted pendence, Missouri says, jury, abuse, and addition expression. One day she through body awareness, said, “You know, I think I “Mim”; she returned the thanks for the many good happy shout “Joan”. We wishes during her illness health and movement. am having a good time.” Val’s triathlon participa- I replied, “Great, now you ran toward each other that kept her at home and hugged. We were during reunion last year. tion, visit can make that call to your www.active.com/donateT mom so she will not be counselors in “Junior Henri has been officially Row” many years ago and declared healthy once EAMASNWOMENSTRI109 upset about all the letters /valmcmanus or email: you sent to her.” The call the Alaska reunion put us again and plans to keep it was made and after she right back to those won- that way. She will see you [email protected]. told her mom all about derful times. We spent a at next year’s reunion, if The Camp Louise library camp and how much fun long time reminiscing. not sooner. received a signed copy of she was having, she said “It is not unusual to run Cobi Edelson of Atlanta, Miriam Feinberg’s book, ‘It is all because of this into people from Louise. GA, (Circle 2001) and “Hear Her Voice” from lady whose name is Joan, I was in North Carolina Elaine Ross of Baltimore, former camper Ruth Ne- Mom. She is old but in coming out of a store and Md. (CIT 2006) spent a whouse of Bethesda, MD. very good shape.’” someone said, ‘Joan week in Israel with JNF, for future campers and “Out of the mouths of Bornstein, I remember in March 2009, working in staff to enjoy. babes! If you ever want you and your family. I was development towns and continued on page 9 Lighthouse Summer 09 9

Reesa Woolf (Circle 1967) work as the kidney trans- :[email protected] unit leader in the 70’s. Her of Boonton, New Jersey plant social worker at St. or 215.242.4403.” and her companion Win- wrote to remind us of Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital nie the Pool bear helped Miss Ida’s words.“Miss in NYC. In addition, she many home sick girls get Ida had a big jar of but- opened a private practice through the day. tons -- people would as a psychotherapist and keep buttons off of old enjoys the work. She- Got news? garments in those days. rie specializes in eating Send it to Karen Levin When a homesick camper disorders, sexual abuse at: karenl@camplouisec was brought to her, she and chronic illness, which ircle.org. Please be sure would accidentally spill she finds very rewarding- to include the following the jar. The girl would Sherie has not been able with your news: your full help her put the but- to attend reunion for a name, including maiden tons back and would not few years, but hopes to name, if appropriate, the be homesick after their make it this year. She has year you made Circle or meeting because action missed seeing everyone. the years you were at and a feeling of purpose camp (approximation OK) Passings cures sadness.” Mindy Shapiro of Phila- and the city and state Miss Ida said: “See the delphia, PA. (Circle 1980) Frances M. Stolar (Circle where you live. good in every girl.” And wrote: “During the 1970s- 1949) of Sarasota, she did. mid 1980s I lived at the Florida, passed away on REUNION Mementos Drazia Schacter Ruben- leather table with Selma December 17, 2007. Born Be sure to keep a look stein (Circle 2006) of Symons. Selma even in 1909, Frances had out in the circle reunion Aventura, FL, recently pinned me. many fond memories of packet that will come spent time with Phyl- “In the 1990s I trans- her years at Camp Louise. out this summer about lis Barsky Meyer at her ferred my leather carv- Frances generously left a this year’s circle reunion winter home on the west ing skills to paper and donation from her estate mementos! This year we coast of Flordia while became a papercut artist. to Camp Louise Circle. will be selling two items: Phyllis’s cousin, Ann Bar- Please see one example Condolences go out to aluminum BPA free water sky Curiel, who lives in of my work. I left my job Circle president Rita bottles and static window Italy was visiting. They in the Jewish communal Drapkin (Circle 1988) of clings! Not going to re- were all friends and camp- world and is launching Murrysville, PA., whose union? There will also be ers at Louise in the “50’s my business called Per- father Leon Drapkin, died information about getting and Drazia hadn’t seen sonalized Papercuts. I on September 24, 2008 at the mementos mailed to Ann in 50 years! Drazia do customized invitations the age of 90. He spent all you! and Phyllis reconnected at for all occasions, ketubot, of his adult years in the Check your reunion the 2008 reunion. Drazia and personalized works Silver Spring/Bethesda packet or the website: spent Pesach this year of art for birthdays, an- area and, prior to retire- www.camplouisecircle. in Panama with her son, niversaries and really any ment, was a pharmacist om for prices, images, draught-in-law and two occasion. My Web site will who owned Packett’s and information will be granddaughters. be launched soon. In the Pharmacy in Takoma Park posted soon! meantime, I have plenty Sherie L. Seff (Circle 1976, and Higger’s Pharmacy in -Lisa Blatt pinned by Betty Dressner of pictures I can share Chevy Chase. with you. I have been and Wells Gemberling) Etta Tourkin (Circle 1977) doing this informally for of New York, N.Y. reports of CA passed away on a while but am now tak- that she’s doing the hokey July 28, 2008. Etta was ing the business to a new pokey in her professional a high School English level. If you have need life...one foot still in the Teacher and a Trust & for a special gift or invite, theater as acasting dirtor Estates Paralegal. Etta is please contact me at and the other in social best known at camp as a 10 Summer 09 Lighthouse

“WHEN YOU CARE We would like to ac- CAN YOU HANDLE ENOUGH TO SEND knowledge the following This?????? THE VERY BEST...” contributions made to the Circle: If so, be a participant Hallmark, right? Wrong! in the 1st annual Camp NOTECARDS: How about choosing Louise Circle Reunion PO- to support the Circle Mary Maslow LAR BEAR SPLAAAAASH. Want to help save the through their Mitzvah Esther Glickman- ….No, this is not for the planet (and a little mon- Card program, rather Grossman faint of heart. Yes, of ey too)? Join the Circle than increasing the prof- Joanie Patterson course, it is for a worthy its of a big corporation? member list-serv and Lisa Yarmis cause. All proceeds will receive the Lighthouse A Mitzvah card has a go to the Circle. Camper- and other mailings MITZVAH CARDS beautiful sketch of the ship Fund. through your e-mail! White House on the In memory of Joe Here’s how it works. Just go to: front and on the inside Burkom by Ronda Max Each participant will be acknowledges your do- www.camplouisecircle.org Pozoulakis asked to solicit at least and look for the “Join nation to the Circle on $40 in donations. You behalf of a special occa- To celebrate re-minisc- the Circle Member List- ing with Susan Appel will then demonstrate serv” link! For more sion. It can be in memory how crazy you are for of a person, congratula- Honeyman by Steven information Contact Appel the cause by choosing tory (a promotion, a new one of the 3 slides at Rachel Sanderoff at house, birth of a baby) In memory of Bess the Louise pool and sanderoff@camplouisec or really for just about Cohen, mother of Elaine shoot the chute! OK, ircle.org any reason. Cohen Elkin by Ruthye OK, W.I.I.F.M.??? A com- The minimum donation Shapiro Plump memorative TEE SHIRT we ask is $5, which in- In memory of Sharon and the admiration of all cludes mailing. We are Shapiro, sister of Mindy those watching! Not to now using the breast Shapiro by Lisa Yarmis mention a chance to ride cancer stamp on all of the slide! We are almost there! We A purchase of 10 mitz- �� our mitzvah card post- need a minimum of 25 vah cards by Joan Block. All those who are inter- �� ings. ��cars to order Camp Lou- �� Would you like the Circle ested, please email Lisa �� ise organizational licese �� You might consider pur- to acknowlwdge a life Yarmis at: lisayarmis@ca �� chasing a block of cards ��plates. Licesnse plates event of one of it’s mem- mplouisecircle.org and I �� to keep on hand. Please bers? will send an entry form. ��are available for most �� use the attached form See you in September! ��any Maryland-registered �� We are seeking informa- �� or, if you need it sent out P.S. vehicle (sorry, no motor- tion about significant life expeditiously, call me at If there is someone you cycles!). These plates are 443-690-4770. events of its members, so we can send a card would like to challenge NOT vanity plates and do Another way to support on behalf of the Circle. to do the SPLAAAASH, NOT require additional Circle is through the Please forward this infor- and you would cover the renewal costs (the fee is purchase of note cards. mation to Lisa Yarmis by entry donation to see it the same you pay for your These have a sketch- email to: lisayarmis@ca happen, please get in plates now). The only fee ing of the White House mplouisecircle.org. touch with me as well! is the one-time donation or the Library on the of $50 to Circle ($25 is tax front, and are blank on The Circle sent a card to the inside to write your Wendy and Hal Goldberg deductible). More details own note. These are on becoming the grand- are available on the Circle sold in packs of 10, and parents of Daniel Joseph Website: can be ordered with the Goldberg. Mazel Tov! http://www.camplouise attached form. The cost circle.org/ is $18. POLAR BEAR SPLAAAAAAASH licenseplate.html Lighthouse Summer 09 11

Camp Louise Circle Board, 2008-09 Andi Abrams Rita Drapkin Marcia Kolko Leslie Salters VP of Reunion President Secretary VP of Membership Circle 1968 Circle 1988 Circle 1972 Circle 1987 2018 Duquesne Avenue 5368 Sardis Road 1613 Tilton Drive 816 Benjamin Road Mc Keesport PA 15132 Murrysville PA 15668 Silver Spring MD 20902 Bel Air MD 21014 412-678-2404 412-795-5141 301-681-7652 410-803-8625 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Lisa Blatt Karen Gerton Karen Levin Rachel Sanderoff Parliamentarian Circle 1974 Circle 1978 Circle 2000 Circle 2005 1137 Halesworth Drive 2501 Pinebrush Road 19408 Laguna Drive 3918 Esgarth Way Potomac MD 20854 Baltimore MD 21209 Gaithersburg MD 20879 Owings Mills MD 21117 301-294-0828 410-764-1379 301-325-8722 410-356-6846 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rachel Gertz Julie Little Sandy Bodine Circle 2000 Circle 2000 Stephanie Veiss Circle 1990 0200 Calvert Hall 2804 Overland Avenue, Circle 1998 10619 Kenilworth Ave #104 College Park, MD 20742 1st Floor 777 Southern Road Bethesda MD 20814 413-374-8137 Baltimore MD 21214 York PA 17403 301-571-4604 [email protected] 301-461-3860 717-873-3959 [email protected] [email protected] Shira Kahan [email protected] Joan Bornstein Circle 2004 Robbin Myerberg Circle 1950 1916 Alabaster Dr Circle 1977 Lisa Yarmis 8440 SW 84th Terrace Silver Spring, Md 20904 17382 Taramino Place Circle 1977 Miami, FL 33143 301-385-7427 Lewes DE 19958 8402 Winands Rd 305-2712571 [email protected] 302-841-7973 Baltimore, MD 21208 [email protected] [email protected] 443-690-4770 Jay Kinney [email protected] Amy Corbman Circle 2004 Reesa Pearlman VP of Fund raising 3975 McDowell Lane Treasurer Camp Director Circle 1998 Halethorp MD 21227 Circle 1998 Advisor to the Board 4875 Battery Lane #31 410-504-4238 5541 Green Dory Lane Bethesda MD 20814 [email protected] Columbia MD 21044 Alicia Berlin 301-351-8708 443-690-4845 Circle 1990 [email protected] [email protected] 9 Circuit Court Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-363-3877 [email protected] Standing Board Jane Abraham Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Camp Louise Alumnae Communications Circle 1970 1. Henri Goettel keeps the master database of Circle members, former camp staff and 11 Slade Ave. #208 former campers. The master database creates the annual directory and the mailing Baltimore, Md 21208 labels for all alumnae mailings, including the reunion packet. 410-653-8170 E-mail: [email protected] 2. Bobbye Gilden keeps the listserv for all alumnae with E-mail. E-mail: [email protected] 3. Robbin Myerberg produces and sends out all alumni mailings except for the reunion packet. E-mail: [email protected] 4. Karen Levin produces and sends out the reunion packet. E-mail: [email protected] 5. Rachel Sanderoff is the webmaster for the Camp Louise Circle website. To register as a member of the forum, contact Rachel at: [email protected] Henri, Bobbye, Robbin, and Karen are in contact with each other throughout the year. We provide each other with all additions and updates to camp alumnie information. Contact any one of the four of us to change any of your information or to add someone new. Your information will get to all four of us. 12 Summer 09 Lighthouse

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