for youth development® for healthy living For social responsibility 2015 Year in Review Letter from the Board Chair 2015 Widji Board Members by erin walsh, board chair Matt Anfang Matt Bailey could bring my voyageur paddle to While I didn’t travel with Relations Committee, a group spanning Will Brunnquell the event.” Mary Lou said to me Mary Lou and her camp- multiple generations comprised of board Shelley Carpenter quietly as we brainstormed possible ers down Savant Lake in members, former board members, and Lucy Cosgrove “I decorations for an upcoming alumni event. 1966, I could imagine current Widji staff. The very next morning I Maude Dornfeld Knowing that Mary Lou’s voyageur counselor the power of these joined another group of volunteers who met Marjorie Fedyszyn Cindy Gardner paddle would trump any centerpiece I could words for Mary Lou and Erin Walsh before the sun rose to share coffee and Mark Garrison conceive of, I nodded my head enthusiastically. her campers. Whether conversation about plans for the new Widji Edward Garvey “That would be amazing!” I responded. After you are a new pathfinder or a seasoned voya- Ampitheater. Just tonight I was included on an Jeri Glick-Anderson some conversation, Mary Lou promised to geur or mountaineer, these words perfectly email thread for the Widji History Task Force, Jenny Hagberg send me the quote that was etched onto the describe the overwhelming feeling of being a small but mighty group of Widji alumni, Anne Hartnett both intensely connected to those in your board members, and camper parents commit- Meike Hengelfelt paddle alongside her route and the names of group and to the expansive wilderness you ted to capturing and preserving Widji’s history Tom Hiendlmayr her voyageur campers. As promised, an email are lucky enough to travel through. Students and stories. Megan Holleran arrived in my inbox within a week with the Mark Holloway following words: who spend time at Widji in the fall, winter and This is only one week of events formally Jacqui Holmes spring months similarly describe the feeling “It’s times like these that you come to connected to the Widji board. I know that Anne Hoyt Taff more connected than ever before to the natu- know…How much a part of everything you there are countless other meet-ups, reunion Chris Johnson ral world and to their classmates. trips, coffee dates, and family traditions that David Kilpatrick are…How much all things are a part of Of course, for most of us in the Widji com- are buoyed by connections and commitment Mary Lou Wood Lamain you…” Kevin Lagos munity, the time we’ve spent in the forged in Ely’s forest, on northern lakes and David Lauth Year-Round Staff 2015 woods is dwarfed by time in the “front streams, or mountain passes. t Anne Lindquist country”—building careers, homes, Program Staff Peter Loewenson families, and new adventures. Yet, in my Liz Flinn – Executive Director Bonnie Lohman Kathleen Floberg – Wilderness Program Director role as current chair of the Widji board, Bruce Maher Brian Geisler – Summer Program Director the quote feels more relevant now than Lynne Meyer Erik Johnson – Kitchen Manager ever before. Dave Mink Lauren Ott – Marketing Coordinator Ned Patterson Karen Pick – Outdoor Learning Program Director It’s times like these that you come to Jeff Rick Linda Ramacier – Financial Development Director know… Sandra Samuelson Jim Schwartz – Canoe Master On the evening Mary Lou told me Lee Schafer Joe Smith – Property Manager about her paddle, we were two of eight Mary Stoick Administrative Staff Paul Sugden Jen Fogel – Administrative Coordinator volunteers gathered around a table at Erin Walsh Tracey Ryman – Administrative Coordinator Café Latte in St. Paul. We were meeting Jennifer Weinzirl - Administrative Coordinator as part of the Alumni and Community

2 | ymca camp widjiwagan From the Director

By Liz Flinn, Executive Director

n December, Camp Widjiwagan was are advance- pleased to hire Amy Hadow who joined ments in gear, Enrollment history Ithe administration team as the Summer including use of Program Director. We were excited to wel- satellite phones CAMPERS 2015 2014 2013 2012 come Amy for many reasons, but her hiring and bear barrels Summer Session Campers 697 706 603 652 marked a milestone in Widji’s history. For the for food storage. Liz Flinn Organizational Group Campers 50 41 51 38 first time Widji’s leadership team and board There are ever- Fall/Winter/Spring Campers 1564 1617 1553 1535 chair were all female… changing permit requirements for backpacking year Round Total 2311 2364 2207 2225 Erin Walsh – Board Chair, Liz Flinn – Executive and canoeing areas. There are new trainings, including Swift Water Rescue for advanced Director, Karen Pick – Outdoor Learning CAMPER DAYS 2015 2014 2013 2012 Program Director, Kathleen Floberg – canoe leaders and trainings that focus on the Summer Session Campers 12,097 12,452 12,186 13,421 Wilderness Program Director, and Amy Hadow emotional health of teens, that are required Organizational Group Campers 438 341 355 291 – Summer Program Director (Widji’s not for- for summer staff. There are also threats to getting the contributions of Joe Smith —we the environment; the possibility of mining in Fall/Winter/Spring Campers 6,026 6,114 6,178 5,346 couldn’t operate without him!) the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is of great year Round Total 18,561 18,907 18,719 19,058 concern. And all have also been both campers and staff. (I’m afraid I can’t claim to be quite as So while a team of women leading Camp accomplished as the other four since I am the Widjiwagan is significant, even more impor- only one who has not led a voyageur trip). tant is that these women are incredibly The other wonderful thing about this group of qualified and experienced. Widji is in good t leaders is that they all have a depth of experi- hands. ence leading trips and working with teens outside of Widjiwagan. They are also highly educated, each one possessing a master’s degree. So not only do they understand The Widji Way, they are quite capable of bringing a fresh perspective that continues to help camp grow. What is important for Widjiwagan now and in the future is a team of leaders that understands that challenges and the benefits of wilderness travel with teens. The world of wilderness travel is changing. There Amy Hadow Year in review 2015 | 3 GOLD Trip changes lives of campers and counselors alike BY Claire Burgeson, Summer Trail Staff

ast summer, I had the incredible opportunity to lead a me by their positive attitudes and maturity. My co-lead and relatively new trip for Widji, the GOLD trip. And that is I taught them how to make cinnamon rolls, and they taught Lexactly what it was: GOLD, in every sense of the word. us how to dance. While it’s actually an acronym for Girls Outdoor Leadership It is often that counselors learn more than campers do, Program, the trip really stood out to me on another because although we can teach skills, our campers can level, like gold does amongst stones. Five amazing young teach us more: the importance of achievement. It comes in women came up to camp, most of them with no camping all forms, from finishing a hard portage to giggling together experience, and changed the way I see the outdoors, during a flash rainstorm. I’ve been hard-pressed to find leadership and my job. anything more rewarding. The GOLD program is unique in its setup. Generally about The end of the trip brought tears from those five young half of the kids pay full camp tuition, and some pay half or women, even though they had been at camp for less than nothing but the registration fee. This mixes up the socio- a week. It was amazing to watch them mixed in with the economic backgrounds of the kids in the group, and brings other campers, like little pieces of gold with new outlooks something very different to the table. When you are in the and skills to pass on. I thank my lucky stars for getting on-trail, it does not matter how much money you have; it is to meet those girls, and can’t wait to see the program about the people you are travelling with. continue. t The girls were surprised about a lot of things, like how tippy and heavy the canoes were, but they quickly surprised

4 | ymca camp widjiwagan Widji staff brings a jumpstart to Ely Middle School

BY karen pick, Outdoor Learning Program Director

“Dear Karen and the Widji staff, idji received this thank you letter after spending The Ely Middle School faculty wanted to thank you the morning at the Ely School doing a variety of for working with us to make this day happen. What Wteambuilding activities with Ely’s sixth, seventh and an AWESOME day!!! We have received nothing but eighth grades. The faculty and administration at the school had positive feedback from the students. I can tell that contacted us a month earlier to ask if we could help them try together we have made a wonderful impact in the to improve the spirit of community among their students. They growth of our middle school students. You all deserve felt that the students didn’t work particularly well together and to pat yourselves on the back for a job well done. weren’t supportive of each other. Together, we brainstormed Thanks again. We are excited to build upon the good a plan to do a morning a of teambuilding activities with the energy you have helped us create.” students on one of the first days of school. Each Widji instruc- tor was assigned a group of students to work with. Initially, the students were skeptical and not too sure what to make of us. However, as we began leading icebreak- ers, playing games and doing a variety of activities, they became more comfortable and started joining in the fun. By the end of the morning, students who were hesitant to talk to each other at first, were laughing, joking and more willing to work together in a positive and supportive way. It was a great start to the Ely School year and a fun way to kick off Widji’s fall season. t

Groups Participating in Widji’s Outdoor Learning Program-2015 Blake School Northwest Passage High School BOLD GOLD Program Oak Hill Montessori Brightwater Montessori Olson Middle School By the Light of the Moon Knitting Seward Montessori Carondelet Catholic School Shakopee Area Catholic School Ely Brownie Troop South High School Ely Girl Scouts Southern Adventist University Ely Memorial Middle & High School St. Paul Academy Expo Elementary St. Therese of Deephaven Fall Women’s Weekend University of Minnesota- Friends & Family of Anne Murphy Institute of Child Development Great River School Valley View Middle School Groveland Park Elementary Widji Leaders Jefferson Community School Washington Elementary King of Kings Widjiwagan Board Lake Country Montessori Wilder Foundation Youth Leadership Initiative Life House Winter Women’s Weekend Marshall School Yinghua Academy Montessori School of Duluth Youth MEA Retreat Northrop Urban Environmental School

Year in review 2015 | 5 The New TB Circle by Kathleen Floberg, Wilderness Program Director

f you returned to the TB Circle today after many years away, you would see both familiar Iand new sights. The same picnic table where groups plan their meals still sits in the center, the old basketball hoop is still standing, and the rack of dozens of wooden paddles awaits campers to adopt them for their paddling adventures. However, you’d also notice that the Tripping Center is a new color, there is a brand new canoe shop, and the Trail Building is now devoid of gear and food. But don’t worry, those things aren’t gone, we have just moved them to the Tripping Center. The renovation of the Tripping Center and the relocation of all the trail food and gear may have changed where “pack-outs” and “pack-ins” take place, but the essence of the experience remains intact. Campers and their counselors still walk Another part of the experience that has remained through their personal and group goals with the intact is the ethic of respect all our campers and ever-excited TB staff, hundreds of pounds of staff show the gear that helps them have a won- powdered and dry food items get put into bags derful trail experience. The Widji community takes for trail, and groups organize all their packs into such great care of their gear, themselves, each portable homes for the days to come. other, and the environment. After all, that is “The The new Tripping Center allows programming to Widji Way.” t This Happened In the TB Circle in 2015 run much more smoothly. All our gear is in one 750 campers departed for their trips! open, organized, and visible space which allows staff to inventory and assess gear without crawl- The new gear storage area The new food room packed out: 2015 Voyageur & ing into deep, dark cabinets. The new gear repair in the Tripping Center houses: 7 types of powdered sauces Mountaineer Leaders: area provides enough room and light to sew tents, 80 blue tarps 4 types of potatoes Voyageurs 9 different types of tents 5 types of pudding fix pack straps, sort warranty items and houses 64 Whisperlight stoves Nick Herringer—Coppermine River 75 whitewater helmets multiple sewing machines. There is also a new Andrew Johnson—Hanbury-Thelon Rivers 177 fuel bottles Locker Building where groups store their personal Kate Hale—Thelon River 40 fire grates belongings that aren’t going on trail with them. All 215 Duluth packs Amy Hadow—Elk-Thelon Rivers of this allows more time for the TB staff to interface Sarah Alexander—Hanbury-Thelon Rivers with groups, demo new recipes, and explain the Mountaineers difference between all the white powders that look Joey Griffith—ANWR exactly the same. Charlotte Muzzi—ANWR Katie Pierce—ANWR

6 | ymca camp widjiwagan YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Heritage Club 2016

Thank you Heritage Club Members for your commitment to future generations.

Julia and James Adams Elizabeth L. Flinn Mary Lou Lamain Mary Jo Quehl James C. Andre James Dorsey Flinsch Sr Mary Levins Thomas M. Racciatti Walter and Virginia Bailey Frederick and Dorothy Forro Judith Frost Lewis and Stephen Linda and Dominic Ramacier Armand and Beverly Ball James and Joan Gardner Lewis Margaret A. Rarig Sandra M. Bjorndahl Jamie and Cindy Gardner Georgia R. Lindeke Katie Reed Gretchen and Brian Boyer Edward and Dana Garvey Darwyn and Marie Linder Gary and Gale Rick Greg E. Bradbury Judith Gavin Armin and Virginia Luehrs Tom and Donna Riley John and Jill Bradford Jean Geist Kay Lyford Gwyneth Rochlin Geoffrey Brewster Laura J. Giaquinto Kent and Barbara Lyford Winthrop and Barbara Rockwell Mary Broeker Jean K. Godfrey Katherine Mackenzie Virginia Ruddy Philip and Ellen Bruner William Gray Kristine Maritz Donna Runyon Carmen A. Brunner Sue and Bob Greenberg Gayle Rose Martinez Alan and Sally Ruvelson Evelyn G. Buetow Ann I. Guhman David and Sherla Mayer Connie and Kenneth Sansome John Burke and Kathleen Joyce Linda Gustafson and Roxy Port Paul T. McArthur John Saxhaug and Lynn Rabinovitch Glen Gunderson, Lucy, and Todd Tibbits Polly M. Burnham Rose M. Gustafson Elspeth and F. William McClelland John Shepard and Suzanne Brust Michael and Marcia Bussey Tom Hiendlmayr and Jan Ormasa Lynne Meyer and Mary Walser Lee and Peg Skold Peter Butler Geoffrey and Linda Hirt Ranlet and Beth Miner Michael Smuk Arta Cheney Christine and Douglas Hlavacek Jonathan and Martha Morgan Connie and Byron Starns Lucy Soderstrom Gary and Jane Clements Lucy Hollinshead Anne and David Murphy Mary and Mark Stoick Distinguished Youth Leader Douglas and Kathleen Clock Mary Horak Binger Janet Nast Ned and Jean Therrien Paul and Rachel Craighead Ruth and John Huss Uri Neren Rolf Thompson and CJ Jacobson Lucy was very involved with the Widji Leader’s Karen and Alan Crossley John and Polly Jackson Robert and Sarah Newman Kathryn Tiede Blake and Sandra Davis Nathanial Jacobson Nedra Nicholls James and Marianne Ude Program. She was a very enthusiastic participant and Kelly R. Davis David and Judy Jerde Richard and Nancy Nicholson Jane E. Verby leader. At weekly events, Lucy always had a big smile Steven Diede Charlotte and Ward Johnson Joan Ostergren & James Alexander Jennette Wasmund Mairi C. Doerr Frank and Meredith Johnson Doug and Phyl Ostergren Jim and Ann Wheeler on her face, a positive attitude, and was willing to Charles Driscoll Arthur and Martha Kaemmer Joanne Oyen David and Suzanne White share about aspects of leadership above and beyond Sharon K. Erickson John and Sally Katter Thomas Paper and Eleanor Bigelow John and Janice Wilke Ann and Dwight Ericsson Cheryl and Daniel Kelley John Patterson and Julie Sonier Robert R. Wilke the Leaders program. Volunteer events that she was a Betty Felix Esther and Martin Kellogg Thomas and Sally Patterson Daniel and Ruth Willius part of have included holiday caroling, Widji/du Nord Elizabeth P. Fesler Dessie P. Koch Steve Patzman Emily W. Wilmer Nancy Fesler Tom and Cheryl Kranz Nancy G. Priedeman garage sale, City of Lakes Loppett, and Y-Run. The staff coordinators of the Leaders have been continu- How you can Help sustain Widjiwagan ally impressed with her maturity, leadership ability YMCA Camp Widjiwagan endowment funds provide essential support for camperships, programs, operations and more. and enthusiasm throughout the year. Lucy is pictured Your donations will help. above at a YMCA event where she was honored for her outstanding volunteer work. t Gifts to the YMCA Camp Widjiwagan General Endowment Fund provide support to Widjiwagan where needed most. t Tribute gifts to any fund may be made in honor, memory or appreciation of friends or loved ones. Lucy is completing her senior year at Orono Senior t Include Camp Widjiwagan in your will or estate plan and be recognized as a Heritage Club member. High School. She will participate on a Voyageur trip t For information on establishing a named fund, please contact Linda Ramacier or Liz Flinn at 651.645.6605 or [email protected] this summer. t or [email protected] t Send donations to “YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Endowment” and write the name of the fund you are contributing to in the memo line.

YMCA Camp Widjiwagan 532 County Road F, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016

Year in review 2015 | 7 10-Year Tour of Camp by Joe Smith, property manager but the number of staff and campers is now beyond what the Sigurd Olson Center thought it would be useful to report a summary of construc- Trail Building was designed for. The solution was to change – Our Trail Food is tion and maintenance projects completed at Widjiwagan over the function of the Tripping Center, built in the 90s as a canoe delivered here in bulk the last ten years (when Liz started) rather than try to create I shop and locker building, to be the location that stores the quantities. In the an interesting story of what has been done in the last year (we gear and food for wilderness trips. The whole Trail Building is basement we have a moved lots of rocks and worked on some buildings). I think it is now dedicated to serving the function of the original “Voyageur “food room” for stor- important to see the forest through the trees at times. I’ll take Room” with the additional capabilities of being used year age and packaging you from one end of Widji to the other, ending at the sauna—a round. Also there is a new porch on the lake side. Construction into trail group size good place to finish trips. details included the addition of insulation in the ceiling and units. Improvements Canoe Shelter – It used to be that the first stall was the canoe installation of a metal roof. We ground the old varnish off the were made to the shop in the front half and gear drying lines in the back. During interior logs (while grinding, you could tell by aroma where food room including the last several decades the function of this stall evolved into the different trail foods had been stored). A treatment was sealing the floor with life jacket storage (PFDs) and map storage in the front half and applied to the bare logs to deter beetles from eating them, an epoxy finish and multiple storage lockers in the back. The whole area has now then new stain and varnish was applied. Lastly, new doors covering the ceiling become PFD storage with a new slab floor and partition wall. and windows were installed. Because of structural demise, a with tile. The footings for the entire building were stabilized and a drain- new floor system, joists on up to a tile covering with in-floor Locker Building – age system installed to prevent further frost heaves. A metal heat, was installed. A more complete drainage and vent system This was built to roof was installed. While doing this some structural decay was were added to protect the floor. (The decision was made for provide a place for discovered and repaired. new floor joists after I fell through the old floor twice during campers to store demolition). What still remains to be done – new wiring and light fixtures personal stuff while and additional racks for four more canoes in the second stall. Canoe Program Building – This was built because care of our on trail. It replaces some locker space lost in the Tripping Center I believe a lynx may have been using the loft over the old shop canoes while on trail has always been a pillar of “The Widji renovation and the tearing down of the old “Block House.” The area before the renovation. I found a half-eaten snowshoe hare Way.” We now have the ability to continue the lesson with a scheduled logistics required that the slab was poured in the and an obvious toilet area during demolition. Canoe Program Building where campers and staff are able to winter. We had one day to go from an undisturbed site to a care for, repair, and build canoes. Joe Seliga, the master canoe A shed roof was built for the North Canoe in front of the TB. poured slab inside a plastic tent with heat. We started with some We were fortunate to have builder who lived in Ely, chose Widji as the place to have to minor vegetation removal—there was an opening with no large the project labor donated leave his canoe form for building wood canvas canoes after he pines that was a good spot for the new building. The snow was by Pinckney Construction. died. The combination of legacy and knowledge that we have to scooped away with a Bobcat. Then a large excavator started Further on down the path offer is unique. scooping the frozen dirt into the Widji dump truck. We soon discovered why there were no large pines in that area, it was the at the lake, new stringers Tripping Center – As noted before, this is now the place where and decking were added to trail gear is stored and repaired, where trail groups go to pack site of the old Widji dump, (we found lots of Motts apple juice shore up the TB Dock. out food and equipment. Some building upgrades had to happen cans). Unfortunately, we didn’t have time for true archaeology including a metal roof along with new windows in the clerestory. dig (although I did save an old boot and a coffee can). Trail Building – It was originally designed to serve For the porches, posts were added to support the roof and a Cabins… two functions: 1- trail railing added to the back porch. New paneling and siding were Director’s Cabin – The bathroom floor was rebuilt since the food and gear storage added for appearance and to deter creatures. All food handling sub-floor had become mushy. The large front picture window and distribution; 2 - a trip areas were brought up to code with stainless steel counters and was replaced, as were all of the windows on the “original” side planning resource area and plastic bins and a sink was added. The gear area (the previous of the cabin. Moose Cabin – interior varnish ground off, logs history display in the front Canoe Shop) received lots of steel wire shelving, a new double treated to prevent beetles. Loon Cabin – metal roof, new door, “Voyageur Room.” Widji door and a new flooring. Footings were added to stabilize the and foundation repaired. Beaver Cabin – metal roof, new door, still serves these needs building. I shoveled the old shingles off in the winter because snow won’t leak and cause water damage. foundation and siding repaired. Otter Cabin – interior varnish 8 | ymca camp widjiwagan Cabins continued… Osprey – this was the Camp Office for many years, then the Staff Lounge, then overflow summer staff housing. It was located next to Kirby Dining Hall. It is a beautifully built log structure (one of seven log structures at Widji built by Robert Zimmerman, from Grand Portage). It is now a year round camper cabin. It was disassembled and moved to the old tennis court site between Fox and Wolf Cabins. The disassembly happened at the end of summer when trail staff could be used for their contribution of mind, spirit, and body (in varying proportions). Paths – with Osprey in a new location we were able to build a new path from the east side of Widji to the front of Kirby. Something that would be comparable to the experience of walk- ing Cabin Row. To add to the landscaping, new “Thought For The Day” steps and path steps to Kirby and Fox Cabin were built. The steps were done with a tremendous effort from volunteers through the chimney leading to inevitable rot. The chimney was over one weekend in the fall of 2015. The path required a large also used as the main support for the roof system which did retaining wall, 100 feet long, with two rows of rock. Some of not work in a log building as the walls settle, but the chimney the rocks could only be moved by positioning the rock between does not. The remedy was to remove the chimney and splice the bucket and track of the excavator. Then the excavator would the rotten roof members and support them on a new wall (the be tipped so the track against the rock was in the air. That track logs walls having settled completely by now). New windows and would be put into reverse pushing the rock onto the bucket. The doors were added along with a metal roof. A favorite memory rest of the rock I found all over the camp and brought with the of mine during this time was that trail staff Scott Sugden rode ground off, logs treated to prevent beetles. Deer Cabin – metal skidder. To complete the landscaping this summer, we will create a bicycle all the way from the Twin Cities to spend half a day roof, new door, some structure and siding repaired. Lynx Cabin a campfire area, aka “amphitheater” and grade the A-field for operating a jack hammer on the chimney before spending the – hand scribed log siding added to a small exterior area around better drainage and a safer playing surface. Lights have already evening playing flute with me on the fiddle at a wedding dance. been added for winter night time games. a heater vent to blend with the rest of the cabin. Bear Den – Sauna – A new stove, new roof were added and a new chimney converted from a summer-only building to a year-round cabin. More Cabins… was constructed. New spray foam insulation was also added The cabin was lifted on a trailer and moved toward the lake. A in the ceiling. A beautiful new wood shed (thanks volunteers) heated slab was poured on the original site, the trailer pulled Wolf Cabin – there were some real problems solved by removing was constructed just outside the Sauna. While removing the old back and the cabin put in place. This involved tearing down a a dysfunctional chimney, adding a metal roof, tearing out what fiberglass insulation I discovered more snake skins than I could chimney and removing the wood floor. There are new windows was left of the fiberglass insulation under the floor and replac- count. and door, wiring and lights. The lifting of the building was ing with spray-foam insulation, pouring new footings under A few more noteworthy projects – A fire suppression system for done with a bunch of hydraulic jacks and wood blocks. Moving the floor, and replacing the doors and windows. I had quite an forest fire protection was added for the whole camp. Every biffy the cabin was handled by Jim Richards on one side with an adventure while crawling under the floor. At one point I placed has now been replaced with ones that meet code and standards. excavator, and me on the other side with the skidder. We com- my hand on something which did not feel like dirt, and it turned More cabins than not now have new exterior stain. municated by shaking the building a certain number of times. out to be mummified house cat. Hillside and Hilltop Staff Cabins – porches were improved All in all camp looks great and I am proud of the work completed Nye Cabin – a new metal roof, siding repair, refinished floor, a new structurally, and new carpeting added to Hillside. by staff, volunteers and our committed group of contractors. ceiling (no more trap door for the “ghost”), and two new doors. The Buildings & Property Committee of the Widji Board is work- Kirby Dining Hall – new light fixtures in the Entry Hall and Annex. Caribou Cabin – there were some design flaws in the original ing on a plan for the next ten years, which I’m sure will keep me We are preparing for a new metal roof to go on this spring. structure, most important being the ridge pole ran entirely busy too. t Year in review 2015 | 9 In Memoriam

Peter Bishoff Donald Henning Eyinck Peter Bishoff passed away December 4, 2015, at the age of 45. He was Donald Henning Eyinck died peacefully on May 7, 2015. He is survived by his a camper in the 1980s, a work camper and active participant in the Widji sister Lois Eyinck (the first Widji female Voyageur Leader), niece Diana Turner Leaders program. One of his greatest loves was sharing the outdoors with and her three children. Also, Richard and Liz Charbonneau Family. others. Don was a Widji and St. Croix camper in the 1940s and a Widji trail guide, Peter was beloved by many for his gentle, compassionate, loving spirit, under the leadership of Camp Director Ted Gray. He served in the Air Corps his sense of adventure and humor, story-telling and his love for music and during World War II, graduated from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks cooking. Active in the photography community, Peter had a remarkable talent as a Civil Engineer and served as city engineer and manager for the city of for capturing a unique perspective in the beauty of a moment or the essence Fairbanks. In 1963, he returned to the family business that his grandparents of a person. Freely sharing his infectious smile with all in his path, he will be owned, Strauss Skate and Bicycle in Maplewood. The family was renowned greatly missed by his wide circle of friends. as Saint Paul Skate makers and Don thoroughly enjoyed serving customers’ He is survived by mother Kay Andrews, brothers Joseph (Tammy), Andy needs until he retired in 2011. He was so proud to carry on the business (Brittany) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. that he grandparents opened in 1887 and continues to thrive today. On behalf of all Peter’s Widji friends, a big thank you for your contributions A memorial fund will keep Don’s legacy alive at Camps Widjiwagan, St. Croix, to the “GoFundMe” program in support of Peter and his family. and Menogyn for generations to come, allowing many campers to benefit from his generosity.

Malcolm E. Cammack Christina “Tina” (Nelson) Gray Malcolm E. Cammack passed away at the Christina “Tina” (Nelson) Gray, passed away on December 18, 2015 at the Cammack Family Farm on Thursday, September age of 102. Tina was born December 6, 1913 to Frank and Laura Nelson in 24, 2015—just six days shy of his 91st birth- St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated with a Social Degree from the University day. Never one to want a fuss made over him, of Minnesota. Tina then worked for the St. Paul YWCA until her marriage it was his wish that his obituary read: “He died to Edward “Ted” Gray on April 11, 1939. Ted became the Camp Director of and a service was held yesterday.” Camp Widjiwagan from 1940-1945. Tina had fond memories of Widji and He is survived by his bride of 66 years, living in Nye Cabin for all those summers. Elizabeth “Betty” Bancroft Cammack, his children Tina was an active member of the Y’s Mennetts Service Club and a former and their spouses: Huck & Chrissie Cammack, member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in St. Paul. She was an avid card Richie & Ann Cammack, Elizabeth “Binkie” & player and loved Minnesota sports. Tina also loved spending summers at the Greg Closmore, Debbie & Rob Muller, Sally & cabin that she and Ted built near Orr, Minnesota on Kjostad Lake. Jack Miesen and Julie & Brigg Backer, his 17 grandchildren, and his four great grandchildren. Tina is survived by her son Bill, daughter Barbara Wenschlag, four grandchil- dren and nine great-grandchildren. Malcomb served on the Widjiwagan Board in the ‘50s and early ‘60s and annually supported To perpetuate Tina’s legacy, memorials were directed to the Frank and Laura the camp for over seven decades. Many of his Nelson Memorial Fund. This was the first endowment fund established in children and grandchildren have been Widji 1962, benefitting Camps Widjiwagan and St. Croix with an investment of a campers. Through Malcomb and Betty’s annual little over $20,000 and the distribution has amounted to nearly $300,000. giving, many campers who could not afford the The proceeds have provided campership for thousands of youth and teens, Widji experience have benefitted. and serves as a living memorial for many of the Nelson Family and extended family members over four generations.

10 | ymca camp widjiwagan In Memoriam

Peter Howell William “Bill” Mackenzie Peter Howell, 86, passed peacefully on August 19, 2015 with his family at William “Bill” Mackenzie and his wife Kay, fell in love with Widji while attend- his side. Survived by wife, Gladys, daughters Mary (Steve) Langlie, Charlotte ing their grandchildren’s Bryan, Shannon, Abby and Will’s camper banquets Howell, son Thomas Howell, four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. in the 2000s. Bill and Kay were very impressed with the program and the impact that Widji made on their family. They decided to support Widji’s Peter will remembered as a dedicated YMCA camp volunteer for most of his annual campaign, two capital projects, established a named endowment adult life. The Howells were annual supporters of Camps Widjiwagan, St. fund in honor of their grandchildren and became Heritage Club Members. Bill Croix and du Nord for many, many decades. At Widji, Peter was a camper and passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2015. then a staff parent in the ‘80s. He served on the Camp St. Croix Board, 1972 through the ‘90s, was a volunteer campaigner for the annual campaign in Bill graduated from high school in Mankato. After high school he joined the ‘70s through the 2000s, and he contributed to many work projects. The the Navy V12 Program and attended Gustavus Adolphus College and the Howells were also very active at Camp du Nord as campers, volunteers for University of Wisconsin, where he graduated in 1948 with a degree in the annual campaign, work weekends and rarely did they miss an opportunity chemical engineering. He worked his entire career for the 3M Company, to work at the garage sales, benefitting both du Nord and Widji. The camps starting in the lab, then becoming a plant manager in Schenectady, NY and in were so important to Peter and Gladys that they became Heritage Club Camarillo, CA. He spent the last 24 years of his career in St. Paul, retiring as members, perpetuating their legacy and ensuring the future of the camps for Staff Vice President of Quality and Manufacturing. generations to come. Bill married Katherine Kannenberg in 1949 and they were happily married for 65 years. He loved to travel, play golf, bridge, read, hunt and camp. Most of all he loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Kay; sister, Nancy (Gordy) Heradio Lopez Justus; children, Karen Mackenzie (Brooks Donald), and Thomas (Judith) Heradio Lopez, a Widji camper and staff parent, passed away peacefully Mackenzie; 4 grandchildren, Bryan (Katie) Donald, Shannon (Nathan) Appy, in his home surrounded by family and other loved ones on September 28, Abigail (Tony) Basile, 2015, at the age of 61. Will Mackenzie; 4 great- grandchildren, Charles He is survived by wife Elizabeth, sons Heradio “Tre” and Alejandro, daughters and Atticus Donald, Cassandra and Sophia, and mother Maria. Maelyn Appy and John Known to all as “H,” and “The World’s Basile. Greatest Puerto Rican,” Heradio was a loving husband, devoted father, and To honor Bill, memori- dedicated coach. A great spirit and friend to all, Heradio will be greatly als were directed missed. to the Bill and Kay In Heradio’s memory, a memorial gift was given to Widji’s General Mackenzie Endowment Endowment Fund, also honoring his daughter Sophia for her work as a Widji Fund in honor of their trail counselor. grandchildren.

Year in review 2015 | 11 In Memoriam

Beryl Devine Ponthan Janeth “Janny” Walker Bessie Wasenda Beryl Devine Ponthan died peacefully on September 10, Janeth “Janny” Walker, who passed away January 13, 2015, Bessie Wasenda passed away February 15, 2015 after a 2015. Beryl is survived her sons Dave and Rick Ponthan and served on the Widjiwagan Board in the late 1960s early 1970s. purpose-filled life that began May 19, 1917, at the age of 97. their families including six grandchildren and seven great She will be remembered as a dedicated community volunteer She was preceded in death by husband John, son Dr. granddaughters. who got things done for many non-profit organizations. Janny Gregory (Shannon) Wasenda and is survived by daughter would say “You never lose when you work for the common Born on March 13th, 1915 in Panama, she graduated from Tanya Bergman (Alan Haak), granddaughters Rebecca (Chris) good.” Her professional career included sportswear buyer for Central High School in St. Paul and Macalester College in 1936 Maher, Molly (Eric) Risberg, and 7 great grandchildren who Cook’s and Young Quinlin’s, and Residential Director for United with a degree in music. She was an active member in many col- deeply loved their Granny. Way of Saint Paul where she developed one of the first United lege organizations including SAI. Way planned giving and endowment program in the country. Bessie found enjoyment in her employment at J.C. Penney, Beryl met Harold in the canoe country, then married at Central playing sports like racquetball and snowshoeing, exercis- Janny was born February 14, 1922. She married Platt Walker in Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, MN on October 2, 1942. They ing at the YMCA and traveling the world. Those who knew 1947 and they had 58 years together. Janny is survived by her enjoyed 62 years together. After Harold’s military service at her well remember her smile, “the look”, and her sly subtle children Platt (Barbara), James, Janny (Paul), Thomas, William, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri was completed, they moved back humor which complemented John’s craziness. She has left two grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. to St. Paul and started their family. In 1960, they moved to New a legacy to all who benefited from her commitment to feed Mexico as part of Harold’s career with American Linen Supply Janny and Platt and family spent their summers at Pine Beach the world. Starting out as a child working in her mother’s Company. They returned to Shoreview, Minnesota in 1963. Peninsula on Gull Lake. She was active in sports including Greek diner, through decades of volunteer efforts with Beryl and Hal lost their son Steve in 1974, in a Navy flight skating, skiing, tennis, fishing with her father, and sailing with Meals on Wheels, Food for Friends, Loaves and Fishes, or accident. After 13 years of retirement in Minnesota, Beryl and Platt. Janny graduated from St. Paul Central High School in just sharing a pot of homemade soup with any acquaintance Hal moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico in 1995. They enjoyed 1940, attended night school at University of Minnesota three in need, she showed her love through food. the beautiful scenery, weather and their log cabin in the Pecos years and throughout her life attended lectures at UM and St. Bessie and her husband John were dedicated annual cam- Wilderness where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniver- Thomas. She loved the symphony and theatre, family, bridge, paign supporters for many decades to Widjiwagan and the sary with family. travel, and parties. She loved life. South Family Branch YMCA. They were generous in welcom- Beryl was an accomplished pianist and organist, who enjoyed Janny knew the impact that Widjiwagan had on her children and ing and hosting out-of-state Widji campers in the 1960s, playing at social events, church services, for Widjiwagan friends, so the family established “The Platt Walker Family” Endowment when they had campers. John is remembered as Mr. YMCA and at family gatherings. Most of all, she enjoyed accompanying Fund. Janny and Platt’s legacy lives on through this fund, Man, for being a dedicated volunteer at the Y and Bessie Hal as he sang with and for various groups. insuring that campers for generations to come will have the was always there in his support. same experience that their children After Hal’s passing in 2005, Beryl continued to live indepen- experienced. dently at home in New Mexico. She enjoyed attending First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque every Sunday, PEO meet- ings, visits from friends and family and her trips to visit family in Minnesota on most holidays through the Christmas and New Year. In 2014, Beryl moved to St Louis Park, MN and eventually into Parkwood Shores to be close to family. She celebrated her 100th birthday in March. To honor Beryl’s memory, memorials were directed to the Hal Ponthan Endowment Fund, benefitting many Widji Campers who could not otherwise afford the experience.

12 | ymca camp widjiwagan Heritage Highlight: Remembering Robin Ahrens

Lou Elle and Richard (Dick) Wood ctober 5, 2015 marked the 30th anni- travelled from Raindeer Lake and the Cochrane versary of the death of Robin Ahrens, River to the Seal River and Hudson Bay. “I remem- Lou Elle and Richard (Dick) Wood, together in life and forever in former Widji camper and, at age 33, the ber her as an incredibly strong lady, physically and eternity. Lou passed away on December 31, 2014 and Dick on O first female FBI agent killed in the line of duty. emotionally. Anything that came up, she was calm. March 14, 2015. Dick and Lou’s lives were built on their shared Her short time at the bureau capped a life full of She just had it together,” said Nina Koch. faith, love and generosity of spirit. Dick often said the secret tackling difficult tasks head on. to their happy marriage was never going to bed angry at one Ahrens water-skied, snow-skied, camped and another. The official FBI report on the shooting, states canoed. With her formidable athletic skills and “The actions of special agent Robin L. Ahrens thirst for adventures, it was no surprise that The Woods loved to travel and their interests were varied. They during the night of 10-4-85 appear to be logical, after graduating from Utah State University and both loved hockey. Michigan Tech was their favorite team and justified and predictable. It is not known why the teaching school for a few years, Ahrens pursued they traveled there for every home game that they could. They agents shot at special agent Ahrens.” The report concludes another challenge, also a bold choice for a woman: becoming even entertained the team at their St. Paul home whenever the that the agents who shot her “were near panic and exhibited an FBI agent. team came through the cities. The players became extended faulty and atrocious judgment when they fatally shot Ahrens.” family to them and they proudly followed their lives after college. Her entry to the FBI was serendipitous. While teaching high Of course they also followed the Vikings, the Twins, the Saints “She was involved in the investigation of a fugitive, Kenneth school in Virginia, she took some Reserve Officers’ Training and professional golf Don Barrett. During the course of effecting an arrest, agent Corps students to the bureau’s facility in Quantico for a chance Ahrens was fatally shot by other agents. Basically she was out to check out the physical training course, which she completed Lou Elle was the Assistant Head Bookkeeper for Burlington on surveillance, and special agent Ahrens was mistaken for an as well. An FBI instructor noted her athletic ability and immedi- Northern Railroad. She was responsible for all of the entertain- armed associate of the fugitive,” said Farinacci. Ahrens, who ately encouraged her to apply to be an agent. ment, travel and housing expenses for the executives. At the was wearing body armor at the time of the incident, was shot age of 75, Lou took up painting and she excelled at her natural Christy Buetow was Ahrens’ Voyageur counselor in 1970 three times and died from a head wound the next morning. talent, much to her own amazement. when Ahrens, then 18, was one of five young women who The chance for women to serve as agents in the Federal Bureau completed another epic canoe journey, this one a 22-day, Dick was an accountant and retired from Federal-Hoffman of Investigation did not come until 1972. FBI Director J. Edgar 300-mile trip on the Berens River to Winnipeg. Follow camp- Engineering in 1988. He also worked at the ammunition Hoover, the agency’s only director for 48 years, refused to ers included Lucy Hollinshead, Ruean Mores Taylor, Penny plant in Arden Hills, where he held the position of Payroll and allow women to even apply; claiming they couldn’t handle the Sugden and Janny Walker. Accounting Director. Dick was so proud of the fact that he physical rigors of the job. When Hoover died, the rules quickly memorized over 300 of the Union workers names and badge Buetow and the other four women on that trip all attended changed. numbers, never having to look up a number making it more Ahrens’ funeral. She said they reminisced about hefting and personal when handing out each person’s check. Robin was involved with Widjiwagan, for many years, as a hauling their canoes, and singing as they paddled. “Robin really camper from 1965 to 1970, and as a counselor from 1971 to was open and engaging. We’ll keep her in our hearts the rest Dick, Lou and their daughter Mary Lou rarely missed a Widji 1975. She was in the International Exchange Program in 1969, of our lives,” said Buetow. “Anybody who knew Robin knew she reunion, a spring banquet, garage sale or Heritage Club dinner. a Voyageur in 1970 and a Voyageur leader in 1975. didn’t shrink back from things. Whatever job you asked her to Lou served on the Widjiwagan Board in the late ‘50s early ‘60s. do, she would be putting her all into it.” They supported camp in all aspects, so it is fitting that memo- At age 23, as Widjiwagan counselor, she led five young women rial wer directed to Widjiwagan’s General Endowment Fund, on a 34- day, 420-mile canoe trip through the wilds of When Robin lost her life in1985, the Ahrens’ Family directed perpetuating Dick and Lou’s legacy, enabling campers to have a northern Manitoba, Canada. In 1975, they navigated dozens of memorials to Widjiwagan. With the memorials, an endowment life lasting experience. rapids, and encountered six polar bears. Canadian authorities fund was established in her name called “The Robin Ahrens had warned the group against the challenging journey; pos- Memorial Fund.” Memorial gifts totaled $4,627, distribution sibly because it was dangerous; possibly because there was thus far is $10,427 and the market value is $8,559. The initial no male calling the shots. But bears, rapids and the daunting memorial gift keeps on giving, changing lives by making the responsibility for the lives of five 18-year-olds never made Widji Way possible for new generation, while keeping Robin’s Ahrens flinch. legacy alive. Ahren’s 1975 Voyaguer campers included Julie Gustafson, Nina —This story is adapted from Women’s eNews, October 2015; Koch, Ruth Robertson, Kristen Tinglum and Genie Zarling. They Marsha Walton author. Used by permission.

Year in review 2015 | 13 In Memoriam 2015 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RECIPIENTS Summer Organizational School-Year Total In memory of Mary and George Levin Campers

Number of Individuals 68 14 413 495

dOLLar Amounts $90,764 $16,800 $36,124 $143,688

Total Campers 697 50 1,564 2,311

Gifts in Kind: Matt Anfang-Board/Staff Ice Cream Social Apres Party and Tent Rental - Items for Garage Sale Donna Biedron-Freeze dried food, tools, sawhorses and tarps Judith Gavin-Seliga canoe, books Geoff Hirt-Backpacking equipment Ned and Jean Therrien – Seliga canoe Frogg Toggs – Rain jackets and pants Wellington Management-Storage space

Garage Sale Volunteers: Numerous and dedicated volunteers drove the garage sale to success once again last year. Sale proceeds benefit Camps Widjiwagan and du Nord Garage Sale Endowment Fund to support scholarships.

Health Professionals: NOn-Board Committee Members: Mary and George loved the outdoors and camping. In the Jean Bentley Christy Buetow Stacey Mackay Pat Eid Mark Bixby Dave Mayer 1960s and ‘70s they sent their three children to Widjiwagan. Mary Herr Bruce Cassleton Lynne Meyer George became a Widji Board member in the 1970s and Kevin Lagos The plaque on the Island reads: Peter Currie Elizabeth Miller contributed his engineering skills preserving cabins and Karen Lowenson Dwight Ericsson Leigh Onnka shoreline for years to come. With Mary and George’s love of Ring Rock Island Christen Miller Kate Hale John Patterson Erin Omann Tom Hiendlmayr Rebecca Salter the North Woods and Burntside Lake, they purchased Ring Mary and George Levin Deborah Ralston Dave Jerde Kate Starns Rock Island for their family. The island is .49 acres, near Crab Amery Robinson Eric Johnson Laura Wellington Lake portage. George built an A-frame on the property and Mary and George Levin loved the outdoors, Julie Schultz camping, Burntside Lake and the North Woods. Sharon Sivertsen-Modrijan they enjoyed camping on their island for many decades. Sarah Steele Ring Rock Island was a place that they Mary and George’s children, Bill, Katherine and Bob, could enjoy these together with their family. decided that it was fitting to donate Ring Rock Island to Camps Widjiwagan and du Nord to honor their parents and George Levin was a member of perpetuate their lives. The camps most graciously accepted Camp Widjiwagan’s Board, and the contributions of his this generous contribution. The island was dedicated on engineering expertise helped to preserve Labor Day weekend 2015. A plaque is erected on the island Widjiwagan’s cabins and shoreline for keeping Mary and George’s memory alive. generations to come. Widji and du Nord campers appreciated Ring Rock Island May their memory be a blessing. throughout 2015 and will continue for years and generations Donated by their children, November, 2014 to come thanks to the children of Mary and George Levin. t

14 | ymca camp widjiwagan 2015 Endowment Gifts

James Adams Memorial Endowment Fund Ericsson/Lundahl Family Endowment Fund William & Katherine Mackenzie in memory of James P. Adams Ann and Dwight Ericsson Grandchildren Endowment Fund Julia and James Adams in memory of William Mackenzie The Bakker-Arkema Family Gardner Family Endowment Fund Stanley and Georgia Bachman Elizabeth H. Cobb James and Joan Gardner Hope Ann Barker John and Anne Dowdle Dale M. Borgeson Jana Ernakovich AESL Garvey Endowment Fund Patricia and Richard Clemmer James Garvie Edward and Dana Garvey Norman and Jerri Densmore Joy Gray-Donald Katherine M. Devine Tom Hiendlmayr and Jan Ormasa Otis Godfrey Endowment Fund Charlton Dietz James and Kathy Lisson in memory of Otis Godfrey Mary Jane and Thomas Donald Igors and Donna Svistunenko Jean K. Godfrey Gordon and Nancy Elleby in honor of Kelly and Clay Pear’s marriage Elizabeth L. Flinn in memory of James P. Adams Greenberg Family Endowment Fund Tom Hiendlmayr and Jan Ormasa Kelly and Clay Pear Sue and Bob Greenberg Jennifer and Keith Johnson in honor of Sue Greenberg Rick and Jill Johnson Ostergren Family Endowment Fund Rob Runyon Endowment Fund Dr. Bob Bjorndahl Endowment Fund Wendy Dowling Louise and Richard Jones Joan Ostergren and James Alexander in memory of Rob Runyon in memory of Bob Bjorndahl Nancy and Gordon Justus Donald and Sharon Fleming Betty Felix Ju-Ka-Lin Gustafson Endowment Fund Jewel and Albert Lalim Hal Ponthan Memorial Fund Donna Runyon Linda Gustafson and Roxy Port Jane S. Lick in memory of Beryl Ponthan Lois Runyon Kadlec Gordon Brown, Jr. Endowment Kenneth and Jean Linwick T.A. and M.A. Beaumount Linda B. Harris The Hirt Family Endowment Fund for Robert Lord Christine G. Buetow Nora & Joe Seliga Wood Canoe Endowment Advanced Trips Katherine Mackenzie Judith and James Decker Fund in memory of Nora and Joe Seliga Warner S. Brown Memorial Fund Geoffrey and Linda Hirt John and Mary Lou Marschall Whitey and Ginny Luehrs Alter Metal Recycling in honor of the Anonymous William and Mary Petersen Diane L. Nelson Bell Bern Family David E. and Judy Jerde Endowment Fund Mary and Robert Shurson Carol Pickett Gary and Jane Clements Kevin Burke Memorial Endowment Fund Mark and Sarah Jerde Pearl E. Stack Linda and Dominic Ramacier Anonymous Mary Lou and Joseph Stark Platt Walker Memorial Fund Herbert O. Johnson Memorial Fund Barbara and Gary Strandemo Racciatti Family Endowment Fund in memory of Janeth Walker Bussey Family Endowment Fund in honor of Kirsten Johnson Glenn and Carol Wallace Thomas M. Racciatti Matt Boisen which benefits YMCA Camps du Nord, St. in honor of Alissa Johnson Jean W. Wohlrabe Sara and Kris Johnson Andrea Brainard Croix, and Widjiwagan Judith Miller Richard A. Young Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Calabash Properties of St. Paul LLC in memory of Mary Bussey Harold and Ruth Ziemann matching gift for Mark and Alecia Stenseth Susan Cammack Michael and Marcia Bussey Bruce Koci Memorial Wood Canvas Canoe in honor of Thomas Racciatti Monica Joyce-Walker and Robert Walker Fund Frank and Laura Nelson Memorial Fund Mark and Alecia Stenseth Elizabeth M. Kiernat Charles & Michael Cheney Memorial Robert and Ruth Baker which benefits YMCA Camps St. Croix and Wes and Deirdre Kramer Endowment Fund Widjiwagan Linda and Dominic Ramacier Thomas and Beda Ann Lewis in memory of Charles Cheney Armin & Virginia Luehrs Campership in honor of Merle and Sandra Mattson Endowment Fund Pine Beach Peninsula Association Arta Cheney Endowment Steven Mattson in memory of Patrick Ramacier James and Joy Wheeler in honor of Whitey and Ginny in memory of Christina “Tina” Gray in memory of Gina Ramacier Cornwell Family Endowment Fund Gary and Jane Clements Nealna and Donald Gylling Lynne Meyer and Mary Walser Willis Estate Endowment Fund Sally and John Katter Whitey and Ginny Luehrs Linda and Dominic Ramacier Tom Hiendlmayr and Jan Ormasa Daniel and Ruth Willius Mavis N. Zachary in memory of Lou Ella and Dick Wood Chandler & Carol Davis Memorial Fund Rodger and Katherine Lundberg Linda and Dominic Ramacier YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Fall/Winter/Spring in memory of Lillian Devries Endowment Fund which benefits YMCA Harry & Shirley Nye Endowment Fund Environmental Education Fund Thomas and Sally Patterson Camps du Nord and Widjiwagan Penny Maines and Knute Johnson Rick Family Endowment Fund Anonymous Gifts Alan and Sally Ruvelson Susan and Michael Johnson in memory of Bob Rick Robert Olander Ecology Fund Stewart Brown YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Kelly Davis Advanced Trip Endowment Fund Christopher T. Lyford Memorial Olander Family Fund of Orange County Jeff and Roxanne Rick Advanced Trip Fund in honor of Tom and Sally Patterson Endowment Fund Community Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation, in memory of Bob and Sue Hengelfelt Jane Davis Bennett Kay Lyford matching gift for Jeff and Roxanne Rick in memory of Jack and Sue Cornwell Ormasa-Hiendlmayr Fund for in memory of Betty Kilpatrick David Warner Doerr & Charles Adams Doerr Advanced Trips Winthrop and Barbara Rockwell The Profit Club Memorial Endowment Tom Hiendlmayr and Jan Ormasa Endowment Fund Mairi C. Doerr Barbara and Win Rockwell

Year in review 2015 | 15 2015 Endowment, continued The Definition of Widjiwagan: exploring camp’s financial picture YMCA Camps Widjiwagan and du Nord in memory of Evelyn Nordman Garage Sale Endowment Fund GJ Nordman By Jacqui Holmes, Anne Hoyt Taff and David Lauth – Members of the Widji Financial Development Committee 2015 Sales John Vanderhoof There is one word that best defines YMCA Camp You made our work easy. The charts show that our YMCA Camp Widjiwagan General in honor of Widjiwagan. Your first thoughts might jump to words Widjiwagan community drives the highest percentage Endowment Fund David & Sara Wellington’s Wedding like “canoe” or “GORP” or “backpack” or “biffies.” On of camp’s annual revenue: Your contributions Anonymous Anne Nelson Kersey Mark Bixby and Keelin Kane a larger scale, maybe “BWCA” or “Arctic” or “smiles” or comprise a total of 23% of 2015 revenues—14% in Mike Blandford in memory of Lou Ella and Dick Wood “memories” comes to mind. We believe the word that annual contributions and 9% in endowment earnings. Paul H. Boening Armand and Beverly Ball best defines Widjiwagan is actually much bigger than Widjiwagan has the highest number of individual David Booth and Ann Tobin Gary and Jane Clements any of these suggestions. That word is: donors to our annual fund and one of the largest Clifton Brittain and Peggy Ladner Joan and Lancelot Diggs Jeremy C. Burns Elizabeth L. Flinn You. endowment funds of any Y branch in our association! Mark and Mary Cahill Tom Hiendlmayr and Jan Ormasa These donations boost revenue from camper fees, Chuck Handlon and Nancy Wheeler Handlon Patricia Hurd YOU. expanding the Widji experience through scholarships Jeri Glick-Anderson and Charles Anderson Jan Johnson John Ipsen & Kristan Wegerson Lynne Meyer and Mary Walser You—as alumni, donors, camper parents, teachers, to families with financial need. Camper fees continue Sara Mairs and Daniel Steinhacker Margaret Muscatell students, campers, ambassadors, volunteers. to provide a strong base of financial support that Kris Maritz Peter and Patricia Nash keeps camp running—another reflection of the YOU We want to share a snapshot of Widjiwagan’s 2015 Lynne Meyer and Mary Walser Paul Pagel and Marjorie Holsten in Widji. In 2015, a record number of campers came Ran and Beth Miner John Saxhaug and Lynn Rabinovitch financial picture with you, because you are the most to camp—thanks to you, out there championing Widji Ned Patterson and Susan Schloff Ilene Yost important part of what keeps Widji’s financial picture Melissa Raphan and Thomas Rock and encouraging kids in your lives to explore the camp strong year after year. Sandra and James Rutzick Annual Campaign experience. The Gordon and Jeanne Shepard Family Fund in memory of David Lilly Widji is a unique organization in many ways, and it has of the Saint Paul Foundation, directed by Knox Foundation Widjiwagan’s continued financial health and john Shepard and Suzanne Brust a unique financial picture as well—as an organization in honor of Liz Flinn importance in the lives of campers lies in the strength Judith Swanson within an organization, the Y of the Greater Twin Judith Frost Lewis and Stephen Lewis of our Widji community. In you. Thank you for making Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Cities. To a trained eye, our finances will look different in memory of Bryce Kilby in memory of H.B. Thomas Widji an important part of your charitable giving, than those of other nonprofits, as we are in a financial Nancy and Tim Gavin Steven M. Thomas estate planning and conversations with friends and in memory of Herdio Lopez relationship with the greater association and do not in honor of Anne D. Pick family. Your good work shows. In the numbers. And on in honor of Sophia Lopez cover the general costs of overhead (payroll, market- Barbara P. Young the faces of kids running across the A-field, trekking Lillian Eckstein and Family ing, communication, etc.) As we dug into the numbers, up Sky Trail or learning to paddle at the TB Dock. we thought deeply about how best to show and share camp’s 2015 financial picture, and decided to focus You are the reason that the camp experience on a snapshot of Widji’s revenues and expenses. The continues. Thank you! t results are clear:

2015 Revenue 2015 expenses

16 | ymca camp widjiwagan 2015 Capital & Endowment Donors

Anonymous Elizabeth & Mark Barton Curt & Adele Brown Samuel Crossley Allan & Trine Flinn 1970 Boy Norwesters Gretchen Bell & William Hannaford James & Susan Brown Mary & William Cunningham Charles Flinn & Elizabeth Hayden 2012 Summer Campers The Bell Bern Family Sandra & Richard Brown Jean & Thomas Currie Charles & Jennifer Flinn Diana & Mark Abbott Eric Bendickson & Teresa Mastrangelo William Brown Peter & Leigh Currie Elizabeth L. Flinn Julia & James Adams Karen & Brett Benson Steve Bruner & Leah Schmalzbauer Grace & John Curry James Dorsey Flinsch Sr Sarah Alexander Wendy & David Berg Eric Buetow & Katie Madden Richard & Nancy Dana Kathryn Flory & James Gorney Deborah Allan & Lawrence Wackett Kendal Bergman John Burke & Kathleen Joyce Wendy & Jeffrey Dankey Follett Company Andrews Allen III Bryce & Pamela Beverlin Molly Burke Jane Davis Bennett Jeanne & Phillip Foussard Alter Metal Recycling Kevin Bevis & Arlene West Adam Mans & Elizabeth Burnett Blake & Sandra Davis Roger & Marianne Foussard Amgen Foundation Matching Gifts Chris Bewell Polly M. Burnham Culver Davis Jr. Barbara Francis & Staff Volunteer Program F.R. Bigelow Foundation Jeremy Burns James Davis Louise Francis & Dennis Cusack David & Martha Anderson Joseph & Carrie Bird Vicki Burns Polly Dawkins & Nico Brooks Marilyn & Gregory Franzen David & Virginia Anderson Mark Bixby & Keelin Kane Benjamin Bursell Vanessa & David Dayton Paul & Sue Frederickson Edward & Ann Anderson Tim Bixby & Heather Myers Barbara Keenan Bussen & Patrick Bussen Jay & Rebecca Debertin Derek Fried & Elisabeth Currie Michael Anderson & Jane Delehanty Kurt & Susan Bjorklund John Bussey Titus & Sarah Decker Kirsten Friedman Winnie Anderson David Blair Matthew & Dawn Bussey William Dickey & Karen Steiner Richard Galloway Roger & Alicia Andre Mia & Neal Blanchett Michael & Marcia Bussey Steven A. Diede Michael & Frances Galvin Richard & Pamela Andrews Mike Blandford Patrick & Patricia Butler Judy Diedrichs & Patrick Van Nice David & Leslie Gardner Blake Androff Jane Blockhus & Henry Emmons Peter Butler Vincent & Kathleen DiGiorno James & Joan Gardner Matt & Heather Anfang Amy Blumenshine & Michael Troutman Mark & Mary Cahill William & Mary DiSomma Jamie & Cindy Gardner Cathy Anson & Peter Vaughan Nathan Blumenshine Alex & Suzanne Calingaert Julie Brown Dobler & Daniel Dobler Kandise Garrison & Paul Fish Thomas Arneson Marjorie A. Boening Howard & Christine Cammack Henry Doerr Edward & Dana Garvey Richard & Paula Arnold Paul H. Boening Malcolm & Betty Cammack Kathie Doerr Hilary Gebauer Joel Aslanian Lee & Barbara Boerbon Richard & Ann Cammack Mairi C. Doerr Harley Gee & Karen Hudson Margaret Backstrom Paul & Sheryl Bolstad Heather Capuano W. Brooks Donald & Karen Mackenzie Bob & Sue Gehrz Richard & Pamela Backstrom David Booth & Ann Tobin Gary Carlson & Jane Howard Maura Donovan & David Whitman Thomas & Judith Gehrz Doug & Kate Bailey Justin Boren Judd & Leslie Carpenter Maude & Ken Dornfeld The Geisler Family Eric Bailey & Laurie Zettler Bailey Susan Boren Shelley & Kyle Carpenter Driscoll Foundation Jean Gendron Matthew Bailey & Kris Gendron Gretchen & Brian Boyer Phil & Christy Caspers Cynthia & Charles Driscoll Jeanette Mielke Gerritz Walter & Virginia Bailey Laurel Bradley Bruce Casselton & Linda Wainio Margie Duckstad R. James Gesell Robert & Ruth Baker David & Wendy Brand Arta Cheney John & Jodie Duntley Greg & Tammy Gilbert Armand & Beverly Ball Kathleen Brandt Chevron Humankind Program Karen & Stephen Durfee Barbara Gipple Ann Bancroft Gerald & Karen Bren Mary & Bill Christman David & Elizabeth Rice Dutcher Rachel & Arnold Glick Bank of America Charitable Foundation Clifton Brittain & Margaret Ladner Ann Cleaveland Dylan E. Eberle Jeri Glick-Anderson & Charles Anderson John & Rebecca Bartlett Nancy Brittain Gary & Jane Clements Arthur & Katie Eddleston Jean K. Godfrey Climateworks Foundation Ruth Hillgren Ehlen Ann & Tracy Godfrey Geoffrey & Joy Cline Thomas & Barbara Elliott Paul & Mary Sue Godfrey Douglas & Kathleen Clock Doug & Susan Elsass David Goldes & Sheryl Mousley Jeanne Cochran & Andrew Wallace Barb & David Elton Katherine G. Goodrich Pete & Tina Comfort Nancy & Rolf Engh Google Matching Gift Program Andrew Commers Lisa & David Erickson Michael Grace Jonathan & Beth Commers Ann & Dwight Ericsson William Gray Steve & Angela Commers Pam & Steve Erler Sue & Bob Greenberg Philip Connor & Mary Jo Erickson-Connor Steve Euller & Nancy Roehr Ann I. Guhman Conoco Phillips Company Sarah Evert & Gary Baker Glen & Nancy Gunderson Anders Conway Elizabeth Fabel & Patrick Campion Rose M. Gustafson Maxine Corder Mark & Sara Fabel George Guthrie & Suzanne Stamatov Anne Cowie Joanne & Phil Fabel Jean Guttman Elizabeth Cowie Virginia & Jim Fajt Susan Guzmich & James Kunin John & Page Cowles Marjorie Fedyszyn & John Rock Michael Habermann Jennifer Cox Johnson & William Johnson Betty Felix Jennifer & Scott Hagberg Paul Craighead David Feroe & Linda Svitak John & Marti Hale Brenda Cram Nancy Fesler Jan & Sue Halverson The Crown Construction Company Inc. Bruce Fink Jay Hambidge & Melissa Driscoll Susan Cross Thomas Finkel & Mary Ann Cunningham Christine Hammes Karen & Alan Crossley Jane Finn Albert & Janice Hammond

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Jack Hanna Sarah Hobbie & Jacques Finlay Erik & Elizabeth Jerde Judith Frost Lewis & Stephen Lewis Laura Miller Richard & Christine Hansen Laurie & Glenn Hockett Kathleen Jerde R.C. Lilly Foundation Shayle Miller & Jin-Soo Kim Jeffrey R. Hanson Greg & Samantha Holloway Mark Jerde Albert & Terese Lindeke George & Rita Mills Norman & Jane Hanson Mark Holloway & Jennifer Brown Pete & Anna Jeronimus Caroline Lindeke & Robert Wolff Ran & Beth Miner Jan & Tom Hardel Douglas & Victoria Holmen Dwight & Patrice Jewson Reid & Anne Lindquist David & Kari Mink Paul Hark & Beth McInerny HP Your Cause Andrea Johnson & David Fry Hua & Feng Liu Minneapolis Otolaryngology Carey & Laura Harrold Mary Horak Binger Bjorn Johnson James & Mary Ann Lockhart Lee Mitau & Karin Birkeland John & Regina Hawkinson James & Nancy Horn Bonnie & David Johnson The Lodge Family Kathryn Mitchell & Terrance Brueck Geoffrey & Shawn Haynes David & Allison Howe Daniel Johnson Peter & Karen Loewenson Daniel & Susan Monroe Dana Hazel & Michael Vespasiano John & Judith Howe Frank & Meredith Johnson Norman Lorentzsen & Donna Boller Bjorn & Margot Monson Gregory P. Heberlein Ginny Howick Jeffrey & Nancy Johnson Heidi Losinski & Steven Hamer Monsanto Fund Richard Henke Anne Hoyt Taff & Timothy Quealy Joe & Suzanne Johnson Gary Lowenberg James & Betsy Moore Lisa Henner & Caroline Criste Sandra & Steven Hunt Kirsten Johnson Stephen Lucke & Colleen Short Lucke Jonathan & Martha Morgan Jeffrey Henriques Sr. Missy & Craig Huppert Kristin & William Johnson Armin & Virginia Luehrs John & Anne Munholland Jeffrey Henriques & Laurie Frost John & Laurie Huseby Lyle & Corky Johnson Keo & Robert Lukefahr Anne & David Murphy Emily Hepburn John & Ruth Huss Nick Johnson & Amy White Kay Lyford John M. Murphy Jr. The Herman Family Molly Ibister Peter Johnson Kent & Barbara Lyford Elizabeth & Greg Murray Edrys A. Heywood James & Debbie Ingebretsen Sara & Kris Johnson Jean MacConnachie & John Kearns Robert & Marcie Musser Tom Hiendlmayr & Jan Ormasa John Ipsen & Kristan Wegerson Ward & Charlotte Johnson - James & Nan MacDonald Kenneth & Marnie Myhre Lisa Higgs & Tobias Kohler John & Harriette Irvine gordon & Jeanne Shepard Family Thomas & Judith Mackenzie Laura Myntti & Leif Selkregg Steve & Betsy Hill Stanley & Janet Jacobson Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation William & Katherine Mackenzie Family Joy Neily & David Kareken Geoffrey & Linda Hirt Stephen & Paula Jantzen Louise & Richard Jones Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Sarah Neimeyer & Joe Warren Christine & Douglas Hlavacek Francis & Sally Jo Jefferson Canan Karatekin Hilary & Fritz Magnuson Valerie Nelson Ann Hobbie & Jeff Benjamin David & Judy Jerde Sally & John Katter Virginia G. Magnuson Uri Neren Russell & Cynthia Hobbie David A. Jerde Esther & Martin Kellogg Bruce & Jean Maher Nedra Nicholls Jennifer & William Kellogg Robert & Melinda Maher John & Barbara Norton Joseph & Joanne Kellogg Penny Maines & Knute Johnson James Novotny Dawn & Jim Kerwin Bonnie Mairs Thomas Noyes a dozen Ways to Be Involved with Widji Bruce Killips Sara Mairs & Daniel Steinhacker Nuveen Investment Holdings David Kilpatrick & Julie Schultz Kris Maritz Timothy & Francine O’Brien • Attend the Spring Banquet in April Philip & Ginna Kilpatrick Phyllis Maritz Jesse Okie & Mary Harrington • Like Widji on Facebook Stephanie & Scott King Merle & Sandra Mattson Robert Olander Ecology Fund of the Kas Kinkead & Marty Babcock Steve Mattson Orange County Community Foundation • Volunteer at the Spring or Fall Garage Sale Brian & Jane Kise Abigail Mayer Judith Olsen • Share your Widji Story on our website Douglas & Melissa Kleemeier David & Sherla Mayer Joan Ostergren & James Alexander Sally & Anders Knutzen Peter & Rebecca Mayer Doug & Phyl Ostergren • Volunteer as a greeter at the Widji bus this summer Nina Koch & David Uher Linda & Robert McAndrew Barbara S. Owens Marian E. Kramer Cheryl McBride Frances & Mark Paper • Send us your current email to receive our newsletter Tom & Cheryl Kranz McCarthy-Bjorklund Foundation Beverly & Jerome Patt • Visit thewidjiway.com to add your Voyageur or Paul & Ann Kreiser Shannon & Ann McCauley Edward Patterson & Susan Schloff Mountaineer route to the interactive archive James & Gail LaFave Daniel McConville Julie Sonier & John Patterson Jan & Robb Lageson The McCoy Family Thomas & Sally Patterson • Attend the Prairie Burn Music Festival this fall Kevin Lagos & Mai Lee Melanie McCully Steve Patzman • Give a summer brochure to a neighbor or relative Vanessa Laird & Timothy Raylor Jonathan McDonagh John Pearson Mary Lou Lamain Robert McKlveen & Ellen Jones Elizabeth & William Pedersen • Make a donation to help send a kid to camp this summer William & Anne Langford Robert & Susan McLaren Rene & Barbara Pelletier • Attend the Widji Winter Warm Up speaker series next Charles & Harriett Larkin Terry & Mary McNellis Suzanne Permuth & Thomas Neufeld Jean Larson Karen & Monte Mecklenburg Susanna Pershern winter Jean & Stephen Lauer Hugh & Mary Meier Patricia Peterson • Volunteer for the Annual Campaign to help raise Brett Laursen Alida R. Messinger Ralph & Joyce Peterson scholarship funds Gail Laursen Lynne Meyer & Mary Walser Richard & Linda Peterson Caroline Lauth Merck Foundation Anne D. Pick George & Katie Lawson Microsoft Matching Gift Funds Karen Pick & John Pierce For more information : Gregory & Molly Leifeld Howard Mielke Peter & Carolyn Pierce Visit: widji.org • Email: [email protected] • Call: 651-645-6605 Eric & Laurel Lein Elizabeth & John Miller Kimberly & Timothy Pilgrim Mary Levins Judith Miller William Pilicer

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Bob & Mary Ann Pinckney Gretchen & Jonathan Sage-Martinson Deborah Sussex Joy R. Van Frederick T. Weyerhaeuser Piragis Northwoods Company Kathy & Ted Saltzman Tom & Laura Swain Gary & Judy Vars irrevocable Trust Rachelle & Charles Plante Joan & David Sample Nicholas Swanson-Hysell Jane & James Vernon Nancy Wheeler Handlon & Chuck Handlon Carl & Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation Mark Sandercott & Nancy Jacobs Slater & Cynthia Tai Jeff Wadley Jim & Ann Wheeler James Pojman & Patricia Bradley John Saxhaug & Lynn Rabinovitch Renee Tasaka Greg Waibel David & Suzanne White Susan Pollock & Carla Bates Stephen & Teresa Saxton Cari Templeton Gail Wallinga & Susan Langston Mason & Pamela White Dave & Mary Ponthan Mara Schanfield Mark Ten Eyck & LaRaye Osborne David & Monica Walsh Philip & Christina White Truman & Noelyn Porter Elizabeth & John Schiffmann Terra Firma Building & Remodeling Erin Walsh & Katie Fritz Barbara & Robert Wieman Nancy G. Priedeman Hugh & Margaret Schilling Mike & Hannah Texler Carol Warren Robert R. Wilke Earl & Mary Jo Quehl Mahlon & Karen Schneider Lindsey Thomas & David Lauth Diane Wartnick Debra Wilkens-Costello & Patrick Costello Winfried & Kay Raabe Janet & Cedric Schrankler Tom Thomas Bessie Wasenda & Tanya Bergman Frank & Frances Wilkinson Thomas M. Racciatti Dawn Schroeder Rolf Thompson & CJ Jacobson Jennette Wasmund Kay Williams Daniel Raether & Susan Gunderson Mark & Lisa Schroeder Nancy & Bruce Thomson Marcus & Jacqueline Waterbury Terry & Barbara Williams Roger & Nancy Ralston Caroline Schultz & Matthew Seltzer Brian & Danita Thyr Bruce & Marianne Watt Daniel & Ruth Willius Linda & Dominic Ramacier Kate A. Schwartz Jacquelyn Tofte Scott & Martha Weicht Peter Wilson Melissa Raphan & Thomas Rock Kathleen & Fritz Schwarz Travelers Foundation Employee Giving Philip Weiler David Wright & Debra Smith-Wright John Ratigan Penelope Scialla Program Jason & Jennifer Weinzirl Annie & Steven Yetter Bruce Redmon & Connie Manske Mark Scott & Barbara Billington John & Bonnie Traver Barbara & William Welke Wendy Youngren Catherine Reeves & Steven Utne Kenneth Scully Fund of the Catholic Jesse & Rita Trentadue Stephen & Katherine Wellington Max Zarling David & Colleen Reitan community Foundation James & Marianne Ude Jo Anne & Lafcadio Welsch Patricia Zurlo Roland & Debra Renfro Emily Seesel Ulland Investment Advisors Peter & Lisa West Jane & John Reusch Sewell Family Foundation United Technologies Mark & Mary Westra Gary & Gale Rick Grace & Rick Sheely Jeff & Roxanne Rick Skeewaxsur Members Robert Rick & Joanne Oyen John Shepard & Suzanne Brust - Jon Ridge & Judi Mikolai gordon & Jeanne Shepard Family Fund John & Arlis Riedel of The Saint Paul Foundation John & Nancy Rinn Stanley & Lucy Shepard Brad Rixmann John & Mary Siegler Edward Robertson William & Virginia Simek Tracy & Amery Robinson Kurt & Fay Simer Gwyneth Rochlin Peter & Cynthia Simer Barbara & Win Rockwell Ann & Jay Simonson Samuel Rockwell Lee & Peg Skold John & Sandra Roe Foundation - Thomas & Susan Smegal a signature fund of the Minneapolis Helene Smith Foundation Joe & Lindsay Smith Susan Roe & Joshua Glenn Stephen Snyder Lucy Rogers & Larry Grant Erica Perl & George J. Socha, Jr. John Rosenthal & Sally Drach Eric Sondermann & Tracy Dunning Chuck & Katherine Rothstein Elspeth Springsted Jennifer Roy David St. Peter Philemon C. & Barbara Blanch Roy, Jr. Alex Starns Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Byron & Connie Starns Virginia Ruddy Edward Starns Donna Runyon Kathryn Starns Lois Runyon Kadlec Jennifer Steans & Jim Kastenholz Janice & John Rupert Molly Stenovec Kurt & Lesley Ann Rusterholz Melissa & Tim Stoddart Paul Rusterholz & Mary & Mark Stoick Barbara Lomas Rusterholz Benjamin Storey Sandra & James Rutzick Court Storey & Pamela Neary Alan & Sally Ruvelson Robert & Karen Stubenvoll Dennis & Kelly Ryan Stacy Suberg & Eric Loukas Lehan & Carol Ryan Mary Sullivan-Rickey & Philip Rickey John & Elizabeth Sagan Joanne Sunquist & Tom Pritzker

Year in review 2015 | 19 2015 Annual Campaign 2015 AnnuAl Campaign Success The 2015 Annual campaign raised a total of $216,250 in donations. Hudson Bay Tom Hiendlmayr & Jan Ormasa Google Matching Gifts Program Camp Widjiwagan is fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who $5,000-$10,000 David & Judy Jerde Anne & James Hartnett David Kilpatrick & Julie Schultz Steven & Elizabeth Hill donate time every year to contact our alumni, campers, staff, family Peter & Sally Anson Knox Foundation Sarah Hobbie & Jacques Finlay members and friends to raise money for this important campaign. The Brown Family Foundation Inc John & Susan Kolb Esther & Martin Kellogg funds raised support camperships, which helped 82 summer campers John & Ruth Huss David Lauth & Lindsey Thomas Joseph & Joanne Kellogg Joyful Women Fund Judith Frost Lewis & Stephen Lewis Eric & Laurel Lein fund their 2015 summer trip. In addition, 413 participants received Mark & Nancy Mammel Anne & Reid Lindquist assistance through the Outdoor Learning program during the fall, winter Advanced Explorer Phyllis Maritz Peter & Karen Loewenson or spring. This annual campaign also supports staff training and devel- $2,500-$4,999 Margo McCreary & Peter Doughty Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. opment, repairs and replaces trail equipment, wood canoe maintenance Matthew Bailey & Kris Gendron John & Judy Miner Karen & Monte Mecklenburg Clifton Brittain & Margaret Ladner Theodore P. Naegeli Lynne Meyer & Mary Walser and funds to purchase safety equipment. Steve Euller & Nancy Roehr Nicholson Family Foundation - Elizabeth & John Miller The campaign to raise funds for 2015 took place in the fall of 2014 The Herman Family Richard & Nancy Nicholson Monsanto Fund Kas Kinkead & Marty Babcock Timothy & Francine O’Brien Kenneth & Marnie Myhre and was chaired by Mary Stoick and Ned Patterson. Many thanks Philip & Katherine Nason Fund Ryan & Kimberly Pederson Arthur Page & Anne Bergman to Mary and Ned, and the following chairs and all of our other of the Saint Paul Foundation Peter & Carolyn Pierce Thomas Paper & Eleanor Bigelow volunteers: Northfield Lines, Inc. Melissa Raphan & Thomas Rock Ned Patterson & Susan Schloff Thomas & Sally Patterson John & Arlis Riedel Donor Advised Fund of John Patterson & Julie Sonier Annual Campaign Team: Anne Pick the National Philanthropic Trust George & Alta Pederson Admin. Volunteers: jenny Hagberg John Rosenthal & Sally Drach Roberta Pisa R.C. Lilly Foundation General Calling: david Kilpatrick and Mary Stoick John Shepard & Suzanne Brust Jennifer Roy Dr. John & Donna Plunkett Terhuly Foundation Inc. Henry Slawson Joan Marie Preston Board Division: david Lauth United Technologies Jennifer Steans & Jim Kastenholz Jane & John Reusch Major Gifts: matt Bailey and Sandra Samuelson Barbara & William Welke Nancy & Bruce Thomson Scott & Teresa Roussin Team Leaders: matt Bailey, Tom Hiendlmayr, David Lauth, Kirsten Tinglum-Friedman & John Saxhaug & Lynn Rabinovitch Explorer Richard Friedman Lee Schafer & Tanya Bell Ned Patterson, Sandra Samuelson, Court Storey and Amy White $1,500-$2,499 Jerry Wenger Kate A. Schwartz Barbara P. Young Richard & Sandra Scott A special thanks to the 75 general call night volunteers and to the Anonymous Lee & Peg Skold 41 major gift campaigners who dedicated time and energy to support Elizabeth Burnett & Adam Mans Quetico Erica Perl & George J. Socha, Jr. experiences for youth at Widji. James Davis $500-$999 David St. Peter Ann & Dwight Ericsson Paul & Barbara Sugden Cindy & Jamie Gardner Anonymous-2 Steven M. Thomas Joseph & Carrie Bird Thomas Finkle & Mary Ann Cunningham James & Joan Gardner Anastasi Jellum, PA Susan & Sean Truman Mia & Neal Blanchett Marilyn & Gregory Franzen Stephen H. Mahle Matt & Heather Anfang Katherine Turnbull Thomas & Teresa Boatman Judith Gavin Tom M. Racciatti Joel & Sandy Aslanian Sally Nystuen Vahle & Tim Vahle Deborah H. Boehm Jean Gendron Sandra Roe Walt & Ginger Bailey Gary & Judy Vars Marjorie A. Boening GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Robert & Karen Stubenvoll Mike Blandford Michael & Janice Weum Paul H. Boening Christine & Douglas Hlavacek Mark Ten Eyck & LaRaye Osborne Philip Bush & Kathy Bishop John & Janice Wilke Iris & Steven Borowsky Jacqueline Holmes John & Amy Tillotson Mike & Marcia Bussey Skip Wilke Gerald & Karen Bren Nancy Sherwood Johnson & Thomas Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. Shelley & Kyle Carpenter Terry & Barbara Williams Sarah R. Caruso Victoria Taylor Broadie & Thomas Broadie Johnson Earl & Guri Windahl Donald Brunnquell & Sally Scoggin Jennifer & Bill Kellogg Wind River Pat Connolly & Emma Quinlan Peter & Leigh Currie Benjamin Bursell Stephen & Jane Kilgriff $1,000-$1,499 Bighorn Blake & Sandra Davis Lucy Cosgrove & Joseph Larsen Les & Janice Klos $250-$499 Diana & Mark Abbott Judith Derauf James & Kathleen Cowie Tom & Cheryl Kranz Annelie & Shawn Bergerson William Dickey & Karen Steiner Brian Anderson Thomas & Jean Currie Mary Lou Wood Lamain Karen & Alan Crossley Steven Diede & Anne Zerby David & Martha Anderson Blake & Toni Davis James Lee & Jean Miller Lisa & David Erickson Thomas & Barbara Elliott Roger & Alicia Andre Suzanne & Don Dilla Sarah & Ernest Lehmann Liz Flinn Charles Flinn & Elizabeth Hayden Paul Aslanian Julie Brown Dobler & Daniel Dobler Bonnie Lohman & Emily Sturm Derek Fried & Elisabeth Currie Kathryn Flory & James Gorney Margaret Backstrom W. Brooks Donald & Karen Mackenzie Bruce & Jean Maher David & Leslie Gardner Edward Foster & Laura Tiffany Richard & Debbie Bancroft Maude & Ken Dornfeld Ann & Chris Malecek Edward & Dana Garvey Louise Francis & Dennis Cusack John & Rebecca Bartlett Sally Durgerian & Allan Schwabacher Bruce Redmon & Connie Manske Robert & Sue Gehrz Jeri Glick-Anderson & Charles Anderson Eric Bauman Robert Eberle & Hope Hartup Dave & Sherla Mayer Sue & Bob Greenberg Marjorie Fedyszyn & John Rock Sean McCauley & Joselyn Raymundo

20 | ymca camp widjiwagan 2015 Annual Campaign Duncan & Karen McLean Kurt & Susan Bjorklund The Halloran Family Eric Johnson Stacey Mackay Mary & Terry McNellis Janet Bliss & James Hands Elizabeth Hand Sara & Kris Johnson Gregory & Nancy Madsen Shayle Miller & Jin-Soo Kim David Booth & Ann Tobin Joey Hann Ingrid Johnson-Evavold & Chris Evavold Bonnie Mairs Morgan Stanley Charitable Spending Roger & Ronnie Lee Brooks Susan Hann & James Kellner Larry Jones Sara Mairs & Daniel Steinhacker Account Carolyn J. Brusseau Norm & Jane Hanson Louise & Richard Jones Dan McConville Jonathan & Martha Morgan Roger & Jane Burkhardt Mary Harrington & Jesse Okie Marion Jordan Mike & Nikki McCullough Anne & David Murphy The Cahill Family Greg Harvey Martha Kaiser Melanie McCully Sarah Neimeyer & Joe Warren Patricia Callaghan Mark & Carol Hawkinson Karl Kaufmann Timothy & Patricia McGree James Novotny Howard & Christine Cammack Geoffrey & Shawn Haynes Douglas Kelley & Janice Whitney Merjent, Inc. Doug & Phyl Ostergren Renee Campion Richard Henke Peter & Greta Kelsey David & Kathleen Miller Patricia Peterson Bonnie Carlson-Green & Martin Green William & Charlotte Herman Bruce Killips Judith Miller Judy & Ronald Plante Jeanne Cochran & Andrew Wallace Russell & Cynthia Hobbie Philip & Ginna Kilpatrick Laura & Zachary Miller Anna Racer & Peter Skold Jonathan & Beth Commers Mary & William Hollinshead Jeffrey & Gretchen Lang Ranlet & Beth Miner Roger & Nancy Ralston Marie & Christopher Commers Greg & Samantha Holloway Andrew Larson David & Kari Mink Linda & Dominic Ramacier Patricia Conboy Jan & Katherine Horak Roberta Leas Bjorn & Margot Monson Catherine Reeves & Steven Utne Philip Connor & Mary Jo Erickson-Connor Cynthia Howard & Thomas Lubeck LaVonne & James Liljedahl James & Betsy Moore Jeff & Roxanne Rick Alexander Cook Gladys L. Howell Deanna & Brett Lillemoe Gerald Moriarty & Patricia Penovich Philip J. Rickey William & Maureen Cosgriff Sandra & Steven Hunt Ann & Matt Lind James & Nancy Mulvey J. Timothy Ritchie Anne Cowie Deborah & James Ingebretsen Darwyn & Marie Linder Joseph & Kathryn Nasvik Donna Roles & Terence Neavin Elizabeth Cowie Francis & Sally Jo Jefferson Karen Lindig & Gary Bond Sallie Neall Chuck & Katherine Rothstein Lawrence & Kathryn Craighead Dwight & Patrice Jewson Heidi Losinski & Steven Hamer Russell & Nancy Nelson Virginia Ruddy Paul & Rachel Craighead Shotsy & Ward Johnson Armin & Virginia Luehrs Marc & Heidi Ochtrup-Dekeyrel Lehan & Carol Ryan Michael & Pamela Crane The Schuster Family Grace & John Curry John & Mary Siegler Marilynn Curtis Cynthia & Peter Simer Peter Curtis Robert & Kimberly Smith Katie & Mike Danielson Joan Sorenson & Wayne Jennings Amie Davis Connie & Byron Starns Della Robbia, Inc Diane & Tom Steele Neil Derechin & Beatrice Rothweiler Leo & Christine Stern James Dier Chris Stewart & Carol Cooksley Sara & Jock Donaldson Joanne Sunquist & Tom Pritzker Carolyn & Sara Ellstra Tom & Laura Swain Ruth Erickson & Masahiko Taketomo John H. Tilloston Nancy Fesler David & Monica Walsh Louis Fink & Pamela Grich Stephen & Katherine Wellington Jennifer Fleming Sarah Western & Henry Sullivan Deborah Fulton Amy White & Nick Johnson Michael & Frances Galvin Philip & Christina White Susan Gardner Wendy Youngren The Garrard Family Kandise Garrison & Paul Fish BWCA Tom & Judy Gehrz $100-$249 The Geisler Family R. James Gesell Anonymous-2 Timothy & Sealy Ann Gilles Michael Alter & Anjali Goel Candace Ginsberg Blake Androff John Goggin & Julie Weighter Thomas Arneson David Goldes & Sheryl Mousley Armand & Beverly Ball Katherine G. Goodrich Ann Bancroft Michele & Robert Graves Debbie & Richard Bancroft E.D. & Annalee Gray Elizabeth & Mark Barton Kate Greenberg Wendy & David Berg William Gruening & Megan Davidson Bryce & Pamela Beverlin Amy Hadow Paul & Kati Bieganski Jenny & Scott Hagberg

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Carl & Peggy Ohrn Sarah & Ryan Solberg Alison & Zurich Awes Christopher Garey John & Linda Jeffery Judith Olsen Amy & Alexander Squitieri Richard & Pamela Backstrom Jean Gehrz Erik & Elizabeth Jerde Karin Olson Alex Starns David Baird Robert Geist Christopher Johnson & Corene Adams Joan Ostergren & James Alexander Edward Starns Andrew & Angela Barker Mary A. Genalo Frank & Meredith Johnson Roger & Marilyn Otte Kathryn Starns The Bell Bern Family Patrick & Martha Gerkey Gary Johnson Potter & Maggie Palmer Richard & Virginia Stockwell Michael & Sue Benskey Greg & Tammy Gilbert Sally & Loren Johnson Robert & Julie Paschke Mary & Mark Stoick George & Jean Bentley Barbara Gipple Peter & Deb Keenan The Perleberg Family Court Storey & Pamela Neary Kendal Bergman & Jeff Schiller Ann & Tracy Godfrey Mary & Edward Keirstead Suzanne Permuth & Thomas Neufeld Carole & Rafael Suarez John & Claire Bergstrom Jean Godfrey Elizabeth Kimberly Bryan & Elizabeth Pershing Thomas & Arlene Swain Brent Berwin Paul & Mary Sue Godfrey Stephanie & Scott King Mary E.H. Peterson Slater & Cynthia Tai Arnold & Pauline Bialke Timothy & Julie Godfrey Theodora J. Koeppen Stuart & Corrine Peterson Travis & Anna Thompson T. Peter & Linda Blyth John & Lisa Graham Marian E. Kramer Susan Peterson & Robert Black Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Jay Boren Tina Gray Colleen Krebs Robert Power & Connie Ford matching gifts Kathy & Luis Borges Elizabeth Griesse & Randy Woodworth Barclay Kruse Timothy Quealy & Anne Hoyt Taff Brian & Danita Thyr Sally S. Bradford Joseph P. Griffith John & Madelyn LaFave Lisa Raisner Jesse Trentadue & Rita Reusch Laurel Bradley Katie Griffith Jan & Robb Lageson Jeff & Mary Ranta James & Kris Ulland Kathleen Briguet Timothy Griswold Juanita Lagos-Benson & Chris Benson Thomas Rauenhorst & Karen Pennington UnitedHealth Group Foundation Rutherford Brosious Leah Gruhn & Jere’ Mohr Maury & Julie Landsman Cynthia & Alexander Read Joy R. Van Christopher & Sally Brown George Guthrie & Suzanne Stamatov Katja Lange Roland & Debra Renfro Carol Warren Donald L. Bruestle Mary & Guillermo Gutknecht Christopher Lauth Gale & W. Derek Robb Michael Washburn Steve Bruner & Leah Schmalzbauer Jean Guttman Katherine Lauth Edward Robertson Frances Watson & James Britton Christine G. Buetow Joseph Haase Joy Leibman Bethanne Rochlin Kronick Cooper Weeks Daniel & Kara Buhr Hannah Habermann Gregory & Molly Leifeld Susan Roe & Joshua Glenn Ann Westra Claire Burgeson Michael E. Habermann John Leininger & Jennifer Hengelfelt Susan Roe Mark & Mary Westra Jacob Cahill Don & Kathleen Haines Irving & Gwen Lerner Thomas & Dorothea Rose Frederick J. Weyerhaeuser Gerald & Judy Campbell Julia Hale Barbie & Sara Lynn Levine Maureen Ruddy Schulz Nancy & Ted Weyerhaeuser Mary B. Carlton Katherine Hale Rebecca & Chris Levine Martin Ruddy & Dina Kountoupes Jim & Ann Wheeler Sally Caruso Lori & Scott Hamilton Albert & Terese Lindeke Ronald & Carolyn Rude Ross E. Whitcher The Cohen Family Christine Hammes Kaia Lindquist Sandra & James Rutzick David & Suzanne White James Collinge Richard & Christine Hansen Jesse Lorenz Dennis & Kelly Ryan Patrick & Elda White John & Janet Comfort Richard Hansen & Lynnette Hess-Hansen Gary Lowenberg Jennifer Sahlin James & Elizabeth Whitney Hilarie & Caitlin Conboy Jan & Tom Hardel Maribeth Lundeen Sandra Samuelson Debra Wilkens-Costello & Patrick Costello Shawn Cope Larene Hark Greg Mackie Evan Sandercott Jeffrey & Sally Willius Brenda Cram August & Anne Haugan Margaret MacNeal Elizabeth & Thomas Sather Sandra B. Worthing Bill & Mary Cunningham John & Regina Hawkinson Hilary & Fritz Magnuson Charles Sawyer Mr. James M. Zappa Andrew Currie Audrey Haynes Robert & Helen Mairs Steven Schaefer & Jayne Ritter Max E. Zarling Tonya & Marcel de Jong Emily Heck Anna Markham Paul & Karen Schanfield Patricia Zurlo Allison Domicone Grace M. Heneghan John Martin Bill Scherado Construction LLC. Steven & Terry Dondlinger Meike & Robert Hengelfelt Linda & Robert McAndrew Charles Scherado Isle Royale Kathleen Donohue Reuben F. Henriques Elspeth & F. William McClelland Jeffrey Schmidt up to $99 Celeste Dornfeld Jonathon E. Herringer Marguerite & Robert McCormick Kathleen & Fritz Schwarz Frederick Driscoll Thomas & Elizabeth Heywood George & Rita Mills Anonymous Kurt Schwarz Beth Rice Dutcher & Dave Dutcher Zachary Hills-Bonczyk Esther Miner Nancy Abbott Mark Scott & Barbara Billington Ruth Hillgren Ehlen Laurie & Glenn Hockett David & Fredrica Montgomery The Aderhold Family John & Sheilah Seaberg John Ekberg Mark Holloway & Briley Brown Holloway Sharon Morrissey & Donald Baierl Lily Ahrens Stephen & Sharon Segal William F. Erickson Linda Honebrink Sophie Munholland & John Porter Prudence Ahrens Craig & Maureen Shaver Kristi Fackel & Thomas Halverson Allison Horick Patricia Murphy Sarah O. Alexander Lansing Shepard Nora Flynn Missy & Craig Huppert Chris & Shannon Murray Deborah Allan & Lawrence Wackett Stanley & Lucy Shepard Dorothy & Frederick Forro William Ingebretsen Phil & Lynda Murray Andrews Allen III Kurt & Fay Simer Frederick & Dorothy Forro Laurel Ipsen Charlotte Muzzi Richard Allyn Anne Slaughter Perrote Thomas France The Iverson Family C. Roger & LaVonne Nelson Elizabeth & Robert Andersen Thomas & Susan Smegal James & Carol Fruehling Sarah Jackson Julie & JP Newman Logan Anderson Helene Smith Gillian A. Gadenne Erica & Tom Jacobson Claire O’Brien Rozlyn D. Anderson Karen & Bruce Smith Benjamin P. Gardner Stanley & Janet Jacobson Katherine O’Brien Sarah Anderson Kathryn & Rick Smock Alison Garey Margaret & James Janis Catherine O’Dell Julie Andrus

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Allison Oldfather Rebecca Salter Linda Van Ryn Nanci Olesen & Steven Epp Sally & Michael Salter Leif Vandersteen Gary & Lynn Olson Emerson Sample The Vargo Family Barbara S. Owens Alexandra Samuelson Angus A. Vaughan Catherine Perron Connie & Kenneth Sansome John & Heidi Von Bergen Rolf & Carolyn Peterson Elizabeth & John Schiffmann Adrian Wackett Jay & Barbara Pfaender Margaret Schoeller Nancy & David Wagner Katherine Pierce Dawn Schroeder Erin Walsh & Katie Fritz Kimberly & Timothy Pilgrim Samuel Schroeder Jason & Jennifer Weinzirl Dashiell Potter Ralph & Dorothy Schwartz David & Sara Wellington Michael Pretel & Leslie Dwight Teri Carlson Shipps Grace Werner Christian & Elizabeth Preus William & Virginia Simek Christine & Nelson Whyatt David & Carol Rankin Nan Skelton & Peter Leach Sarah & John Carl Williams Jim Rataczak Richard Hamilton Smith Geoffrey L. Winningham Benjamin Ratzlaff James & Ana Solem Andrea & Heath Winters Julia Reich Shirley Solomon Jeanne & Gregory Wright JamieLyn & John Reinschmidt Mark Sova & Julie Ellefson Annie & Steven Yetter & Family Stephen & Marietta Rice Helen Sprainer Keely Young-Dixon Jon Ridge & Judith Mikolai Byron & Ann Sugden Elaine Rock Mark & Elizabeth Sugden Peter Rode & Anne Hibbard Scott Sugden Lily Rogers-Grant Ben Swanson-Hysell Norman & Patricia Rustad Christine & Annop Tantisunthorn Kurt & Lesley Ann Rusterholz Rolf Thompson & CJ Jacobson Paul Rusterholz & Barbara Nicholas Thyr Lomas Rusterholz Kathryn Tiede Leroy & Helen Sahlin Joe & Lisa Van Clock

2015 Foundation Support Hugh J. Andersen Foundation - John and Gina Hawkinson Advised Fund of Grand Rapids Robert Olander Ecology Fund of the Orange County 2015 Matching Gifts wilderness Outreach and Environmental Education area Community Foundation - Annual Giving community Foundation - Endowment Andersen Corporate Foundation - John and Ruth Huss Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation Douglas and Phyllis Ostergren Family Fund of Bank of America Charitable Foundation wilderness Outreach and Environmental Education -Annual Giving The Saint Paul Foundation - Annual Giving Google Matching Gifts Program Anonymous - Capital and Endowment Joyful Women Fund - Annual Giving Racciatti Family Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Gift Fund Hewlett Packard Matching Gift Programs Anonymous, via Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund - Knox Foundation - Annual Giving - Annual Giving Endowment Medtronic Foundation Matching Gift Program annual Giving and Capital Lehmann Family Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation - John and Arlis Riedel Fund of National Philanthropic Trust - Merjent, Inc. Sally A. Anson Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation - annual Giving annual Giving Microsoft Matching Gifts Program annual Giving Eric and Laurel Lein Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable Scott Charitable Gift Fund at Schwab Charitable - Monsanto Fund Bren Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund - R. C. Lilly Foundation - Annual Giving annual Giving Pitney Bowes annual Giving MacDonald Family Conscience Fund - Annual Giving Gordon and Jeanne Shepard Family Fund of the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans matching gifts Brown Family Foundation - Annual Giving William and Katherine Mackenzie Family Fund of Saint Paul Foundation - Capital and Endowment Travelers Foundation - Employee Giving Mans Burnett Family Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable The Saint Paul Foundation - Endowment Terhuly Foundation - Annual Giving United Technologies - Annual Giving McKlveen Jones Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable - United Way of the Greater Twin Cities Designated Gifts - Sarah R. Caruso Foundation of the UBS Foundation - Capital annual Giving and Capital annual Giving Meredith Fund of the Women’s Foundation - Endowment Walser Family Foundation of The Saint Paul Foundation - Cowie Family Fund of the T.Rowe Price Program for Philip and Katherine Nason Fund of annual Giving and Endowment charitable Giving - Annual Giving The Saint Paul Foundation - Annual Giving William and Barbara Welke Charitable Fund at Vanguard Lisa and David Erickson Fund at Schwab Charitable Nicholson Family Foundation - charitable - Annual Giving Steve Euller and Nancy Roehr Family Charitable Fund of Richard and Nancy Nicholson Fund - Annual Giving Rick Weyerhaeuser and Annie Brewster Fund of the Fidelity vanguard - Annual Giving charitable Gift Fund - Annual Giving

Year in review 2015 | 23 YMCA Camp Widjiwagan Administrative Office t 532 County Road F t Hudson, Wisconsin 54016

Camp Address t 3788 North Arm Road t Ely, Minnesota 55731 widji.org t phone 651.645.6605