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our centennial — in review The Centennial Edition of the Coniston Chronicle
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a review of the centennial weekend and summer
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YMCA — “Pat’s Peak Ski Area gave the huge antique wagon wheel, Goff Lumber donated structural wood, Durgin and Crowell Lumber gave us the wide slabs The Coniston for the ramp railings. Antique stores in Chronicle Hillsboro provided the old windows. A Publication of There was so much support from the YMCA Camp Coniston New London and Henniker communi- Staff ties to offset the cost ... it really made John Tilley this project possible.” Executive Director It was a tight squeeze finishing Jennifer Deasy construction in time to dedicate the Assistant Director Lorraine Newcomb Treehouse at the Centennial. Building Registrar didn’t start until April 2011, and the Nicole Berthiaume Treehouse was finished only one week Afterschool/ before the Centennial weekend! It Adventure Coordinator only seemed fitting, that the public Aaron Turner Maintenance Director unveiling would occur at such a huge Dave Savio celebration of the camp. John McNair The Treehouse overlooks the bog at James Newcomb Maintenance Camp, and Coniston Director John Tilley looks forward to the day that Board of Directors the entire Bog Walk can be made John Calcutt, Chairman handicapped accessible, so it can be Fairfield, CT shared by every camper and visitor. Rolf Gesen, Vice Chair Hopkinton, NH As you walk up the ramp, and enter Richard Altman the Treehouse, and look out over the Grantham, NH Bog, you understand why this project Chris Eldredge was so important to so many people ... Newport, NH a place of joy and Katie Gardner Wolfeboro, NH laughter way up Gen Izutsu in the trees. New London, NH Catherine Johnson Hanover, NH Jon Marvin treehouse Bow, NH This tree house has a story, and I ask Clark Smidt you to read it, share it, and cherish it, dedication Andover, MA as much as we do. june 17, 2010 Stefan Timbrell New London, NH In 1996 the Childhood Cancer Lifeline It is a time of HOPE. Nancy Walters collaborated with YMCA Camp Coniston Grantham, NH on a special camp for families who have It is a time of great joy and celebration. It is a time of laughter. Michael J. Work a child with cancer known as Camp New London, NH Winning Spirit. Sometimes it is a time of tears. John Zimmerman For these families, Camp Winning Spirit This tree house is our gift. A gift to all Hopkinton, NH is more than fun, adventure, learning, campers. A gift made in joy and celebration. Brian Grip, lifetime member growth, and making friends…It is a gift. This tree house is dedicated to the loving Bow, NH It is a much needed respite. A time away smiles and joyous laughter of Matty Dubuc, Bert Myer, lifetime member from the hospital and painful treatment. Ryan Oickle, Nicholas Palisi and Erik Wright Hampstead, NH who will always be our Winning Spirits. Tom Simon, lifetime member It is a time of support, for everyone. Patients. Parents. Siblings. Childhood Cancer Lifeline Grantham, NH Excerpt from Dedication Speech
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Financial support for Coniston left major equipment like busses, boats and Camp in a great place this year. Our goal docks. The list is too long to print. is to make certain that continues in the But we need your help. The amount set years to come. aside is seed money, it must grow into The passion for Coniston during the something that will help our own Centennial Celebration propelled the children, and their children too. Board of Directors into asking “What Will you consider supporting The can be done to carry this energy into the Centennial Endowment through a next 100 years?” As a result, the Board tax-deductible donation, or by adding set aside money to start The Centennial Coniston to your will? Endowment. The generosity of Coniston’s supporters What will this Endowment do? has enabled us to grow into one of the Send kids to camp. Build new facilities nation’s premier camps. It’s our hope that like a nature center, infirmary, and fields. we can capture the Centennial spirit in the Renovate important structures like the Endowment, and ensure a bright future for boat house, lodge and cabins. Purchase the next hundred years of Coniston kids.
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Linda Neiterman Temco Wendy Krueger Stefan Timbrell Courtney Labb Centennial Attendees Galen Friend Tremblay Dana Labb Susie Forman Twadell Erica Labb This list is based on registration name and is not a complete list of all individuals who were Peter Twadell Bryan Lally in attendance. Our apologies for any names or families missed and any misspellings. Cynthia Maynard Ward Aimee LaRue Linda Pinkham Wiewel Joey Clemens Latham Staff & Camper Alumni Beth Lauziere Jenny Spear Glennon Adam Winlk Jill Lenson Bill Leahy Heather Towne Goddu Beth Farrey Worthington Jackie Letter from the 1950’s: Sue Higgins Leonard Richard Green Katherine “Tigger” Von Jan Mike Loos Allen Belknap (Soangetaha) David Lewis Missy Kalfus Haas Drew Zalkind Steve Maguire Ashley Geddes Gagliarducci Mark Lewis Darcy Conant Heindel Andy Zimmerman Shannon Vernlund Manchesi (Soangetaha) Linda Schoenbrun Lowell Martha Huckins Herze Paul “The Wall” Marcotte Deane Geddes (Soangetaha) Mike Loos Rachel Hitch from the 1990’s: Kim Sanders Marcum Marilyn Grayson (Interlaken) Andrew Maass Lynn Hunter Horton Andrew Albee Mary Blaney McCarthy Molly Reed Kershner (Soangetaha) Reb MacKenzie Tom Horton Jill Albee Matthew Albee Kevin McIntyre from the 1960’s: Jen Brown Mailly Sally Horton Heather McLean Shayna Malool Sherman Horton Karyn Amira Jeff Aaron Nate Band Laura McLane Allen Belknap (Soangetaha & Coniston) Suzy Bean Mancuso Abby Wilson Hoven Matt Melkonian Lori LaVaude Meding Matt Hunter Perry Band Susan Johnson Bower Jesse Barden Betsy Hastings Mello Lisa Copenhaver Denyse Lauziere Miller Rick Hutchinson Amy Mora-Gardent Lisa LaVaude Miyara Mark Jackson ~ 2 Jesse Barrows Robyn Moreau Dennis DeTurk 1 0 1 Dan Berry Ashley Geddes Gagliarducci Marie Grimes Nazzaro Lael Lambert Jepson 1 Jennifer Morin 9 Karin Roemer Berthiaume Deane Geddes Ray Nazzaro David Jodka 1 Emily Morse 1 JoAnn Birkland Karin Nelson Abby Jordan Pattie Reed Glynn (Soangetaha & Betsy Blazar Robby Muller Coniston) Cindy Sebert Nettrour Howie Kalfus Stephanie Sostek Murray Mel Hammann Noble Rua Kelly Diana Blazar Marilyn Grayson (Interlaken) Scott Blewitt Ali Myer Paul Hodgdon Eric Nottonson Laura McCrillis Kessler Emily Mytkowicz Wendy Nottonson Amanda Navarroli King Nancy LaRue Bonell Carol Ann Howe (Soangetaha & Catie Borbotsina Emily Fiore Nagle Coniston) Carol Parssinen Susan Khakee-Smith Pam Newman Deborah Radway Julie Sanborn Knight Laura Bothwell Andi Johnson (Soangetaha) Briney Dillon Burley Doug Newton Catherine Johnson Joane Richmond Joanne Fregault Knox Robin (O’Dwyer) Newton CAMPSandy Loos Sampson DavidCONISTON Koch Caitlin BF Mike Kane Bridget O’Connor Scott Sanders Kerry Hargraves Kreppein Jack Calcutt Molly Reed Kershner (Soangetaha & Emily Chadwick Ben O’Dwyer Coniston) Julie Scaramella Allen Kropp Molly O’Dwyer Lisa Barden Schroeder Jon Kropp Bri Collier Laura McCrillis Kessler Kelly Muller Condon Shelly Partridge Oro
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E Wendy Robinson Sisto Jackie Letter Marsha Howe Neubert (Soangetaha Tim ProskauerN Chris MacNeil Stack David Lewis MaryEllen Coughlan & Coniston) Chris Crossen-Sills Sarah Raeburn Kathy Niboli Betsy Atkins Stanley Bryan Lally Corey Brown Raiche Stephanie Stathos Linda Schoenbrun Lowell Ashley Dupuis Danforth Jared Reid Carol Parssinen N Mindy Makovsky Dolgoff Linday Pickering William Stearns Andrew Maass Nicole Reiss Betsy Sweet Suzy Bean Mancuso Sarah Donahue O Lynda Pickering Sarah BF Donnelly Rachel Ginsburg Rever Deborah Radway Martha Sweet Paul “The Wall” Marcotte Janine Strebel Richards Susan Taylor Lori LaVaude Meding Alexa Dougherty I Joane Richmond Brian Doucet Eric Rightor Martha Wetmore Scott T Linda Neiterman Temco Betsy Hastings Mello Max Rosen Susie Forman Twadell Lisa LaVaude Miyara Sarah Ballou Dunton Bill Sebert Jake Eaton Zachary Rowe Stacey Brown Segil Linda Pinkham Wiewel Amy Mora-Gardent Chris Sampson David Wing Robyn Moreau Katie Egan Falcione T Betsy Atkins Stanley Laura End Mike Sampson David Wing E Beth Farrey Worthington David Morin Sandy Loos Sampson Drew Zalkind Elizabeth Koch Mossi Shauna Lally Firicano Shannon Sawyer from the 1970’s: Marcia Fitzpatrick A from the 1980’s: Stephanie Sostek Murray Jesse Schoonmaker Jeff Aaron Ali Myer Beth Friedman Matt Scotch Sarah Bean Apmann NSarah Bean Apmann Emily Friedman Marlene Murray Austen Emily Fiore Nagle Heidi Salsbury Shaff Dave Barden Marie Grimes Nazzaro Jen Friedman R Abby Williams Sharpe Fay Barden Andrea Kesslen Barsch Ray Nazzaro Karen Freedman Del Chapin Bassi YMCA Eben Gannett Brad Ship Del Chapin Bassi N Doug Newton Meghan Salvas Ship Regan Hargraves Belluche Sarah Geddes Berg Katie DeWolfe Gardner B Laura Bothwell Mel Hammann Noble Alexis Kershaw Silva Susan Johnson Bower Eric Nottonson Emily Sostek Gatchell Brad Singer Robin Cassel Kieran Brooks Sarah Levine GawronskiE Matt Bucklin I Wendy Nottonson Christine Smaglia Steve Castle Sandra Egan Nunley Heather Towne Goddu Nick Smith Lisa Copenhaver Briney Dillon BurleyA Elizabeth HainesL Steve Castle Shelly Partridge Oro Britt Spackman Eric DeWolfe Lois Lignana O’Shea Darcy EConant Heindel Ed Spater Holly Dickey Bri Collier L Rachel Hitch Casey Otis-Cote Tobey Weintraub Collins CAshley Hodder Kitter Spater Liz Fassberg Michelle Parsons-Rauch Duffy Conner Rica Casano Spater Rolf Gesen Tim Proskauer Abby Wilson Hoven Janine Strebel Andrea Mintz Gilmore Stacey Frazier Cruz Carly Hughes Kristin Orne Dean Sarah Raeburn PJ Strebel Jenny Spear Glennon Rachel Ginsburg Rever Grechen Roemer Hutchinson Lindsay Torres Brian Grip Lynne Schiffman Delise Rick Hutchinson Dolores Terenzi DelViscovo Scott Sanders Lauren Torres Ginger Hinkle Heald Daniele Sarkisian Nicole Ibanez Rosie Tracy Martha Huckins Herzer Vinny DelViscovo Gen Izutsu Eric DeWolfe Lisa Barden Schroeder Emily Leonard Trenholm Wendy DeWitt Hubbard Matt Scotch Katie Perry Al Jenaibi Galen Friend Tremblay Lynn Hunter Horton Holly Dickey Lael Lambert Jepson Eugenia Rolla Doncov Heidi Salsbury Shaff Peter Twadell Sally Horton Tina Matarazzo Sheff Molly Jepsen Amanda Tucker Sherman Horton Sarah BF Donnelly Abby Jordan Mindy Makovsky Dolgoff Alexis Kershaw Silvia Lauren Vey Tom Horton Brad Singer Hilary Jordan Dan Vogt Andi Johnson Angela Dufield Sarah Jordan Laura End Kirsten Elin Smith Marianne Wall Catherine Johnson Karen Schulte Howie Kalfus Cynthia Maynard Ward Mike Kane Katie Egan Falcione Katie Kavanagh Liz Fassberg Jim Schulte Adam Winlk Susan Khakee-Smith Ed Spater Will Kavanagh Jenna Zadeh David Koch Shauna Lally Firicano Elyse Connors Kelley Brian Fitzgerald Kitter Spater Zach “ZZ” Zimmerman Kerry Hargraves Kreppein Rica Casano Spater John Kersey Nick (Ziggy) Zweig Allen Kropp Marcia Fitzpatrick Betsy Sweet Amanda Navarroli King Kendra Knudsen Kuzma (Interlaken) Mary Brien Freeman Martha Sweet Julie Sanborn Knight from the 2000’s: Liz Nelson LaBelle Katie DeWolfe Gardner William Stearns Joanne Fregault Knox Todd Adelson Emily Sostek Gatchell Derek Taylor Jon Kropp Josh Adler 4 ~ 2 1911 011
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Tristan Clarke Kim Sanders Marcum Carla Tilchin Kathleen Gillett & Family Donna Perkins & Family
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Matt Comstock E Emily Marvin Emily Leonard Trenholm Cynthia Gorey & Family The PoitrasN Family Kelly Muller Condon Joey Marzelli Kelsey Torres Roger & Beverly Goring Sandi Raeuchle & Family Anna Cooley Mary Marzelli Lauren Torres Ann Grote & Family Wendy Rasmussen & Family Kevin Cooper-Smith N Mia Marzelli Lindsay Torres Stacey Guptill Andrea Redican & Family Rebecca Cotugno Emily McCarthy Aaron Turner Travis Hall & Family The Richards Family Chris Crossen-Sills Chris McCown Lauren Vachon Halligan/Poch Family Jon &O Nancy Roemer Sydney Croteau Rebecca Stanfield McCown Phil Vachon Megan Hammond & Family Heather Rondeau & Family Bonnie Cruz Lauren McDowell Lauren Vernlund Geneva Heffernan The IRowe Family Steve Dacey T Mary McGee Lauren Vey Bob & Jean Henskens Jennifer Sagerian & Family Ashley Dupuis Danforth Megan McGregor Dan Vogt James & Angela Higley & Family Mike Salo Jodie Darlington Sarah McGuire Jen Whitman MaryJo Hogan & Family DougT Santaniello Jen Deasy Kevin McIntyre Cameron Wiewel Eileen & Mac Holmes Eric & Gail Sawitz Alex Dinola E Sarah McKinney Kelsey Wiggin Betsy & Bill Horn Kathy Seero & Family Sarah Donahue John McNair Joey Whelan Jane Hum Joren Schamel Brian Doucet Jessica Meyer Kaylee Woods Frank Hyer AAshley Seybold Alexa Dougherty NEmily Mytkowicz Matt Younis Laura Hyer Donna Seabolt Sarah Ballou Dunton Carla Mertz Jenna Zadeh Kim & Frank Hym Brenda Shapiro & Abby Buswell Tom Durling Andy Miller Jacquie Zimmerman John Idzelis R Matthew Shannon Jake Eaton Jocelyn Miyara YMCAZach “ZZ” Zimmerman Pamela Ilg & Family The Shore/Dellicker Family Caitlin Elgert Leslie NMorin Nancy Jackson B Tom & Carolyn Simon Emily Elgert Laura Morris Camper Families & Debbie Jacobson & Family Sherry & Cam Sinclair Zsofie Erdei Liz Morris Community Members Vicki & Linc Jepson Marc & Julie Slafsky Jen Evans Sandra Morris I Alexis & Rebecca JohnsonE William Sloan & Family Katie Evans Tom Morris Richard Altman & Mary O’Rourke Nancy Johnson Clark & Maura Smidt A Shelley Ames & Family L Meg Fauver Emily Morse Keli Kaegi & Family The Smith/Fishman Family Jamie Felderman Robby Muller Clarice & Keith Anderson ChuckE Kabat & Family Ken Sneider & Family L Susan & Adam Appelbaum Sharon Fish Lorraine Newcomb CMark Kaplan & Guests Shaun Spencer & Family Rachel Foley James Newcomb Kami Ashey & Family Kathy Karr-Hernon & Family Maggie & Bill Sullivan Elizabeth Forbes Robin (O’Dwyer) Newton Scott Barden & Family Emma Kearing Tom Sullivan Emily Friedman Mark Noll Kevin & Emily Barton Donald & Elizabeth Kimtis & Jean & George Sutherland Eben Gannett Bridget O’Connor Caroline & Bob Beale Family Becca St. Louis Sarah Levine Gawronski Ben O’Dwyer Margaret Beaudoin & Family Jenna & Tammi Klotz Barbara Taylor & Family Clark Gesen Molly O’Dwyer Matthew Belamarich & Family Ralph Kubista Diane & Weber Torres Hannah Gesen Dan Olken Kathleen Belko Dan Lacey & Family Kurt Weber & Family Evan Glynn Brenden Olson Amy Berg & Family Laurie Ransom Lamb & Family Lee & Terri Wilcox & Family Shane Goodrich Kyle Olson Mike Bishop & Family Frank & Elaine Lasher Karl Winters & Family Patty Graf Amelia Piazza Joyce & Heather Blunt Sofia LaPorta & Family Mike & Chris Work Becca Haas Steve Passarelli The Brown Family Dan Lawrence & Family Lisa Ensign Wood & Family Elizabeth Haines Jessica Paul David Bryson Stacy Lawrence & Family Karen & Mark Vachon Lizbie Harbison Becca Phillips Debbie Bryson & Family Kathy Layton & Guests Jeanette & Dru Vinton & Family Eloise Harnett Lindsay Piaker Michael Bryson & Family Dick Leach Brian Vuksanovich & Family Lia Heany Abbie Randall Richard Buckley Karen, Rick and Emily Leclerc John & Nancy Walters Sarah & Patricia Heatherton Nicole Reiss Ann Bullion & Family Jessie Levine Laura White Katie Henoch Bridget Regan Jessica Bunting & Family Madeline Levy & Katelin Thomas, Elena & Matthew Ashley Hodder Mary Reynolds Michele Caccavaro Marchand Williams Shannon Hogan Eric Rightor Anne & Doug Cahill & Family Marjorie Lichtenberger & Family Susan Zak & Family Jessica Holmes Wilson Roberts Amy Candell & Family Ted Lockhart & Family Claudia Zegans & Family Rob “Hooter” Hooton Max Rosen Lisa Carey & Family Cynthia Lubrano & Family John & Patty Zimmerman Bradford Horton Sammy Rosen Cemenska/Sundaram Family Cindy & Ken Luecke 5 ymca camp coniston
Gala attendees greet each other and enjoy cocktail hour in The Lodge friday evening ... grand gala June 17, 2011
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Grandparents and local community members Alumni Brendan Olson poses for a picture with enjoyed cocktail hour overlooking Lake Coniston his parents Jon Olson and Judy Korzenowski
Board members and friends pose for a group shot
Director John Tilley and wife Tricia and Asst Director Jen Deasy welcome alumni Matt Albee to the Gala.
Coniston Grandparents David and Anna Clark pose under the canoe her father made by hand in 1933.
Terri Wilcox checks in for the night with Coniston Afterschool Director Nicole Berthiaume
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2000’s alumni-Jesse Schoonmaker, Eric Rightor, Alumni Steve Castle, Rick Hutchinson and Karyn Amira, Carly Hughes, Emily Mytkowitz, Jess Bill Lahey find themselves in old staff photos Paul, Will Kavanagh and Max Winer displayed in the Dining Hall
Alumni Betsy (Hastings) Mello, Darcy (Conant) Alumni, Husband and Wife and Camp Parents….. Heidel and Richard Green Peter and Susie (Forman) Twadell
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90’s alumni and spouses Dan Vogt, Troy 2000’s alumni Emily Morse, Molly Jepsen, Mark Noll, Goddu, Heather McLean, Lynn McLean, Emily McCarthy, Robby Muller and Brian Doucet Heather (Towne) Goddu, Katie (Perry) Al Jenaibi, Ahmed Al Jenaibi and Nick Zweig
Ladies from the 80’s -Betsy (Hastings) Mello, Steph (Sostek) Murray, Eugenia (Rolla) Doncov Vahan Sarkasian, Tom Demille and Andrea(Kesslen) Barsch and guests at the Centennial
Board Member Richard Altman and friends bid 1997 CIT’s Nicole Ibanez, Shannon Sawyer, on and won the trip to Ireland. Bon voyage! Bridget O’Connor and Emily (Leonard) Trenholm
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“Raise them High!” Alumni including Jared Reid generously gave to our Campership Fund. friday night ... the auction an incredible success!
Hockey Stick autographed by the entire 2010-2011 Stanley Cup Champions Boston Bruins Team and official Stanley Cup Champions hat donated by alumni Mary Brien Freeman. Alumni Parents Bob and Caroline Beale view the live auction items during cocktail hour. 10 ~ 2 1911 011
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Not one but two bid books raised to donate $100 for donations to the the auction! CONT’D FROM PG 7 Coniston Campership Fund! During the auction of the Ruger engraved shotgun Gen Izutsu jumped up and yelled across the room to Board Chair John Calcutt, “Come on John, don’t stop now!” The gun eventually brought in $4,000 from another camp friend. The Celtics gift pack, donated by alumnus Shauna Lally and including a ball signed by the 2011 team, was hotly contested, and virtually every item of the night went over its set value. At the beginning of the night Berta whispered to John, “Mary just brought us an additional hockey stick signed by every Bruin, and a bottle of Champagne signed by legend Ray Borque!” Those of you who follow hockey know the Bruins had won the Stanley Cup earlier that week. The plan was to add this stick to the silent auction the next day, making two sticks. But as the auction was reaching a frenzy, John walked over to Mary’s table and before he arrived Mary was nodding her head and saying “yes ... do it!” As John went back to the floor and announced that the Boston Bruins had donated a second stick, to be auctioned that night, the excitement exploded to a whole new level ... John remembers thinking, “I cannot believe this is happening at Camp Coniston!” When the excitement finally ended, people left laughing and crying simultaneously, with a total of $48,000 raised, all of it going to the Coniston Campership Fund. The night was magical. One hundred years of good will and love filled the room that night and blessed everyone who attended. Three months later it seems like that luck continued. The winner of the Red Sox tickets attended their game ... and Board Member and alumni Gen Izutsu got to see Tim Wakefield win his 200th game after struggling out of his chair with excitement cheering on Board Chair John Calcutt during the much of the season to achieve the milestone! Possibly … just bidding war for the Ruger Shotgun. maybe … the magic of Coniston Centennial lives on! 12 ~ 2 1911 011
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“Heads or Tails” finalists make their selection Silent Auction bidding in NH Hall during Cocktail Hour
Former Board Member Newc Eldredge making a bid. He helped move the camp from Soangetaha to Coniston.
friday night ... Live Auction item display including original artwork by alumni Emily Leonard Trenholm and the alumni parent Cam Sinclair. auction an incredible success!
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Coniston Chairman of the board John Calcutt welcomes guests to Camp along with Vice-Chair Rolf Gesen and Executive Director John Tilley. saturday all day... reunion & open house june 18, 2011
centennial Friday, June 17, 2011 5:30 pm – 7 pm: Cocktail Reception, Auction Viewing schedule 7 pm – 11 pm: Dinner, Live Auction and Dancing Saturday, June 18, 2011 10 am – 7 pm: Coniston Store Hours 10 am – 7 pm: Centennial Slideshow YMCA CAMp C oniston 10 am – 3 pm: Silent Auction and Art Show c e n t e n n i a l 10 am – 12:45 pm: Open Activities, Presentations, Clinics, Open House celebration 11:15 am – 11:30 am: Camp Winning Spirit Tree House prograM Dedication 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Drop In Lunch Buffet 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm: Centennial Celebration Photo of all Attendees and Staff 1:15 pm – 3:40 pm: Open Activities and Presentations 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Silent Auction Check-Out 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Nancy Tucker Performance on Main Lawn 5:15 pm – 5:30 pm: Vespers 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm: Cookout Dinner 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm: Campfire and Candlelight Ceremony t h t h , 2 0 1 1 J u n e 1 7 – 1 9 9:30 pm: Fireworks!!!! 1 ~ 20 191 11
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Checking in for the day! Five-year camper Geneva Heffernan smiles as 2011 Summer Staff Friends gathering in Main Camp Becca Haass and Brian Calcutt assist attendees on arrival
Alumni Wendy (Robinson) Sisto is thrilled to be back at Camp again!
Alumni Ambassadors Beth (Farrey) Worthington and Howie Kalfus are all smiles!
Reunited! ’94 CIT’s Mindy (Makovsky) Dolgoff and Laura McLane are excited to see each other again.
“Campers” of all ages make their way down Main Camp Road for the days activities.
Giant 4 Generations of Jenga! Buggling! 2011 Summer staff Kyle Leahy “Sounds the Colors” as the flag is raised. Kyle’s grandfather Albert Leahy, dad Billy Leahy and aunt Kim (Sanders) Marcum are all former Soangetaha and Coniston Bugglers.
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Alumni Jared Reid prepares son Eli to be a future member of the Coniston basketball The climbing tower is fun for campers team. of all ages…as demonstrated by Interlaken Alumni Marilyn Grayson and first year camper Issaiah Chappell.
It was a picture perfect day for swimming and boating on Lake Coniston. ‘92 CIT’s Ali (Myer) Carroll, Marcia Fitzpatrick, Sarah (BF) Donnelly, and Joanne (Fregalt) Knox pose for a pictures
A timeless Retired Camp camp Registrar activity JoAnn enjoyed Birkland by all: flashes a Tie Dye! smile while signing her name to the Alumni Board
GAGA is a newer game to Coniston that current campers can’t get enough of!
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Classic Camp: Archery! Coniston Family and Friends enjoying lunch on the Main Office Porch “The Band” got back together for an unforgettable Centennial performance. Alumni Scott Sanders on guitar, Tom Perron on drums and John Lovejoy on keyboard perform Coniston favorites.
80’s/90’s alums Emily (Sostek) Gatchell, Katie (Egan) Falcione, Darcy (Conant) Heindel, Rachel (Gingsburg) Rever, Sandra (Egan) Nunley, and Brad Singer. The crowd on Center Lawn during the afternoon
The boats were in full use on such a Some of the alumni in attendance from the gorgeous Lake Coniston Day 1950’s and 1960’s pose for a group shot. 17 ymca camp coniston
The horses were here and ready to make everyone smile!
Alumni Rachel Hitch introduced Coniston to her future Girl’s Camp Camper.
Coniston Maintenance Staff James Newcomb, Dave Savio and Aaron Turner plant the “Centennial Tree,” future home of the Coniston Bell.
70’s Alums Dave Lewis, Dave Wing, Jenny (Spear) Glennon, Mike Kane, Linda (Pinkham) Wiewel, Sue Taylor and Doug Sampson pose for a quick pic. while hiking around the lake
Non- stop HUGS continued through- out the afternoon.
A group of alums from the 80’s and early 90’s pose for a pic including international alum Jeff Clark (front row, left) attending all the way from England! Can you name the rest of this group?!?
Coniston Special guest and a favorite of 90’s/2000’s campers and staff: singer/songwriter Nancy Tucker performs on Main Lawn Saturday Afternoon.
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Girls Vespers thank you, Ruger! lead by Assistant Camp Coniston Director extends our Jen “JD” most sincere Deasy thanks to Sturm Ruger Inc. of Newport NH for their incredible support. Coniston history shows how much local companies have always helped us, from the mill owners of the 1900’s to Dorr Wool & Company in the 60’s. Boys For our Centennial, Ruger really Vespers ‘stepped up to the plate’, sponsoring a lead by table at the Gala, outfitting Camp’s rifle Camp Director range with supplies and staff for the John weekend ... and donating their beautiful Tilley Red Line Series shotgun for the Auction, with the Coniston Centennial logo custom-engraved in the stock. Thank you to Tom Sullivan and Tom Dineen, and everyone from Ruger, for their generosity and support. They’ve been a huge benefit to Camp — and they show how much good comes when Cookout Dinner Coniston and the community connect. “served” on the We can’t thank them enough! tennis courts! Coniston and FitzVogt Dining Staff were absolutely fantastic in feeding over 2000 attendees for both lunch and dinner.
Horton’s! Alumni Sally Horton, Lynn (Hunter) Horton and Sherm Horton pose for a family pic with Lynn and The tradition of asking leaders up Mt. Sherm’s kids Washington now involves dropping Hayley, Walker a banner while the song “Eye of the Tiger” is played. Here it is used by and 2011 LIT 2009 & 2010 CIT Director’s Jacquie Bradford. Zimmerman and Tommy Tessier to wish Camp at Happy 100th Birthday! 19 ymca camp coniston
After Dinner Dance Party to Camp song requests played by Alumni DJ Zach “ZZ” Zimmerman
“Get the tune in your noddle…” Alumni Jim Schulte, Katie (DeWolfe) Gardner, Andrea (Kesslen) Barsch, Rick Hutchinson, A crowd favorite: The Lifeguard Lael (Lambert) Jepson Skit! Staring alumni Rob and Liz (Nelson) LaBelle “Hooter” Hooton and Boys at campfire performing Camp Director John McNair. the song they wrote together in the 80’s and made a Coniston Classic still sung today….The Waterfront Waddle!
Honoring our past: Scott Sanders representing his parents Bob and Erma Sanders (Directors 1968-1990), Pattie (Reed) Glynn representing her father the late Doug Reed (Director 1959-1968) and Nancy LaRue Bonell (Director 1991-1999) light the Centennial Campfire.
“It is better to light just one little candle than to stumble in the dark….”
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Assistant Camp Director Jen Deasy (JD) and Centennial Coordinator Berta Sinclair recite a poem together. 80’s alumni Brian Fitzgerald performs an original song dedicated to Coniston
70’s/80’s alumni Beth Farrey Worthington 80’s alumni Andrea Kesslen Barsch shares a reading from “Illusions” reminds us about all of the great things learned in Kindergarten
1994 CIT’s Heather McLean, Dan Vogt and Nick 60’s/70’s alumni and sisters Sue (Johnson) Bower and “Ziggy” Zweig enjoy the Chapel service together Catherine Johnson enjoy one of the songs performed.
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2011 Summer Staff Jen Evans, Rachael Jennings, Ally Maass, Emily Kerrigan and Jess Meyer 2010 WCIT Cait Gillett shares a poem perform the song “Circle Game” by Joni Mitchell she wrote about Coniston with the hundreds in attendance 70’s/80’s Alumni and Board Member Rolf Gesen shares his camp story “It’s a long walk from the A-Field”
90’s alumni Karin Berthiaume sings a Camp favorite, 80’s/90’s alumni Howie Kalfus reflects on a “Glad to Have a Chapel reading with his daughter Anna Friend Like You” by Marlo Thomas and Friends
80’/90’s alumni Steph (Sostek) Murray and daughter Amelia Murray share the poem “I Have Watched The Rain” written by alumni Beth Farrey Worthington 80’s/90’s alumni Rick Hutchinson shares his camp story “Life, Laughter and the Waterfront Waddle.” 23 ymca camp coniston — OUR SINCERE THANKS! — Special Thanks: Our Generous THANK • Coniston’s Volunteer Webmaster Sherm Auction Item Donors: Horton for his time and dedication to • Attorney Michael J. Work of Newport, NH Coniston and this Celebration. • Bank of America • Bob’s Beacon Marina of YOU • Gala Master of Ceremonies Newbury • Bolduc’s Apparel • Brattle Bookshop to all who Steve Maguire of Boston • Bubba’s Bar & Grille of Newbury • Photographers Jeff Clark, Lynn St. Louis • Artist Cam Sinclair • Dave & Fay Barden made and Carl Vernlund for capturing our • Dick & Nell Leach • Dorr Mill Store Coniston’s weekend events. • Eastern Mountain Sports of W. Lebanon • The Alumni Band — Scott Sanders, • Eastman Community Association, Eastman Centennial John Lovejoy and Tom Perron. NH • Ellie’s Café & Deli of New London Celebration • Zach Zimmerman Professional DJ • Artist Emily Leonard Trenholm • Flying Services. Goose Brew Pub of New London • Gen Izutsu possible, and • Golf and Ski Warehouse of W. Lebanon who help us Support and Services11 from ~ 20 • Great Glen Trails • Hannaford of New London the Following1 O9rganizations 11 • Harrington’s Jewelry • Hubert’s of New continue our and Individuals: London & Newport • Island Spirit Kayak mission year of Martha’s Vineyard • Joe & Lorraine • Art of Nature Newcomb • Kathan Gardens of Newport after year. To • Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH • Katie Perry AlJenaibi • Keelin Studio of our Annual •CAMP Colby-Sawyer College CONISTON Newbury • Ken Jones Ski Market of Manchester • Hypertherm • Kevin Beale & the Philadelphia Phillies
Fund donors, • New London Hospital • Kurgo Products • Lake Sunapee Country C sponsors, • Lake Sunapee Yacht Club Club • Living Well Spa of Salem, MA • St. Gauden’s National Historic Site 1911• Lucy Menonna & ASD Parents Connect
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View of Lake Coniston from Girls Waterfront views of camp ... the centennial season
The climbing tower on Main Lawn The Lodge fireplace all dressed up.
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A birds-eye view into Girls Camp Coniston singers perform on the Lodge stage
CITs still return in front of the Old Dining Hall— now known as New Hampshire Hall. Boys cabin, cleaned and ready for inspection
A view of the Boathouse. Lots of activity on the lake.
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The Pavilion (site of the Ice Cream Social aka ICS, Gymnastics and Talent Show), with the Dining Hall in the distance.
One of many Camp signs Main Office, and view of Center Lawn
Family Beach, now Sailing Beach. Peninsula of Boys Cabin and Pennyroyal as seen from Gazebo — some things never change!
Outside the Store on check- in day (behind the Pavilion.)
The Office, ready for the Fourth of July.
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Quotes You Can’t Forget: There are so many special ”Let the wild rumpus begin!” memories from 2011, starting “It takes a long time to grow an old friend.” with a full return of senior staff with Rachael Jennings, “If you want to view Mike Slafsky, Katie Smidt and paradise, look around you.” John McNair. The continued “1 … 2 … 3 … !” leadership our staff provide, “Tomorrow is another by coming back year after Coniston Day.” year, means that we are always improving ... in both obvious ways, and in subtle but important ways that make camper life easier, and more fun! Centennial weekend started it off for many of us. To me, Saturday Vespers was one of my memorable “feel good” moments, with so many generations of girls camp all squeezed into one campfire circle. As we all sat together, we realized what we had in common, and we were able to reflect on what matters most — the taff International S people that have touched our Countries: lives throughout the years. Another memory for me was England (7), Scotland (2), Space Shuttle Atlantis Northern Ireland (1), New the final Zealand (2), France (1), taking off during Session 1, and its final landing during Session 2 Hungary (3), and Poland (1). ... and watching that landing at 35% of this year’s 5:30 am with campers and staff! International Staff were returners to Coniston! CIT stories, Adventure Camp trips, Cabin Nights, Overnights … there are so many laughs and sentimental moments that we share. I hope that the included Favorite Meals & Food: lists and photos make you smile, First night chicken parm, and ignite you to tell your own grilled cheese, hamburger/hotdog special stories from 2011. cook out, fajitas, salad bar, tacos, Camp is hard to describe, but photo day pizza, turkey dinner tell your stories anyhow! Retell with stuffing, chicken tenders with it ... reminisce ... enjoy! honey mustard, chocolate chip See you in 2012! pancakes, bug juice, dirt (dessert) ... and chipwiches!!! 28 ~ 2 1911 011
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Chapel Themes: Growing Up (Centennial), Giving to Others, Role Models/Teachers, Courage, Life Lessons Rainy Day Programs: Murder Mystery, Mr & Mrs. YMCA
New for 2011 Programs: Programs: Evening Campcraft Shack out behind horseback Cars, Legends of the Hidden Temple, riding, Ecology Treehouse, Tennis posts & Winnie the Pooh, Inception, Jumanji, nets, Water fountains on the A-field, WSugaralk Avatar, Carmen Sandiego, Hill clearing (what a view!), new Bog Random Object Olympics, Viking planks and new bridges to overnights! Night, Scramble and ... Nancy Tucker!
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CONISTONIANS AND CAMP NEWS ... FROM AROUND THE WORLD!
& notes Camp GLOW is a worldwide news Peace Corps program. A fellow volunteer wanted to put on a Camp GLOW project, and asked me to help because I had a lot of experience with summer camps. It was a total learning experience building a camp Alumni from scratch, and my role sort of morphed into the program News: director (I tried to plan an (Camper 03-06, CIT 07, Lia and Katie with some of the children evening program activity, Katie Henoch they worked with at TUPO Staff 08-10) and Lia Heaney (Camper but apparently it’s a different 01-06, CIT 07, Staff 08-10) share the language to people who have could understand the books in English! never met Max Rosen!) following reflections from their journey During our last week we decided to this summer: sponsor seven of the oldest kids to a well- The camps have been made possible It was fall last year when we both had regarded English Medium school in the through the President’s Emergency Plan the idea to go to Africa. Fast-forward area. The Uhuru Peak School has agreed for AIDS Relief, so the camp had a big six months, and we’re boarding a flight to work with us as we fundraise for these HIV/AIDS element to it. I incorporated from Boston to London, then Nairobi, seven kids, and hopefully and finally Kilimanjaro Airport ... our more, back at home. Tanzanian adventure had begun! So much of what we learned All we knew beforehand was that our from being a Camper and placement was at a small school called working on staff at Coniston TUPO, which stands for Tumaini helped us in Tanzania. It gave us the confidence to go so far away from home, to work as a team, and to make the best of whatever situation we were in. We are forever grateful for the Cat Cook and two other volunteers go over the impact Camp made directions of a game with Camp GLOW campers. on our lives, and the skills it has instilled in us. lots of Coniston traditions, like “Highs We have created a website and Lows”, “All My Friends and where you can find out more Neighbors” and “Capture the Flag.” information on our experience Katie Henoch and Lia Heany arrive in Tanzania. I never expected my experience at in Tanzania, and help sponsor Coniston to inform my work with Peace these great kids. Please visit Positive Test Club — a gathering and Corps, but am so happy it worked out our website at www.chanceforeducation. that way. I am just beginning my third support place for people who are HIV org. positive. On our first day we walked year extension as a volunteer here in into the one-room schoolhouse to find 19 Peace Corps Update from Cat Cook Suriname ... but part of my heart is smiling faces, and immediately we were (camper 96–02, CIT 03, staff 04-07) always at Camp! swarmed with hugs, handshakes, high- who writes us fives, and a lot of excitement. all the way from The age range was three to seven years Suriname, South old and the kids spoke Swahili but America: knew a few English phrases like “good I thought morning, teacher” and “may I go to the Coniston toilet?”! We worked on basics like ABCs, community numbers, and a classroom routine that would like to hear always ended by reading “Chicka Chicka about the camp Boom Boom” or “One, Two, Buckle project I did here My Shoe” ... by the last week, the kids in Suriname. Camp GLOW campers and staff play a favorite Coniston game “All My Friends and Neighbors” taught to them by Cat. 30 ~ 2 1911 011
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I fall 2011 T T E A N R N YMCA B I E A EL L C 2010 at the Commander’s Mansion in Alumni Watertown, MA. Coniston alums in attendance were sister Abby Jordan News: along with Courtney Labb and Heidi Salsbury Shaff. Christina and Owen Alumni then welcomed a daughter, Marlo News all Murphy, in May 2011. Christina was the way sad to miss the Centennial but looks from After a “sweet” surprise engagement forward to reconnecting with old Texas! friends at future Camp reunions. The Lauren on holiday in New York City in 2009, Anna (Nay) Rayson (International Murphy family is living happily in (Hugg) the Boston area. White Staff 1997–2001) married Chris Rayson (Camper this summer on June 11, 2011. The Not one…but two Clemens babies! 90–95, CIT wedding was held in Beamish Hall Siblings Mike Clemens (Camper 96, Staff Hotel in County Durham, England. 91–94, CIT 95, Staff 96–03) and Joey 97–2002) Anna reported that it was a “fantastic (Clemens) Latham (Camper 93–98, and day! Chris and I loved every second CIT 99, Staff 00–04) both became husband Brandon welcomed daughter and would love to press the rewind first-time parents this summer! Sloane Marguerite White on August button and go through it all over 5, 2011. Sloane’s big brother Silas (born again.” Anna has been living in 6–09) is loving his new role, and does County Durham (near Newcastle) a great job taking care of his sister. since 2008 and works for social Lauren has been living in Austin for services. “Hi to all in the states who the past six years and works as a remember me!” Special Education Teacher at a Title I school in the city.
Mike Clemens and his wife Gwen welcomed daughter Ainslie Hays Clemens on June 12, 2011. Ainslie weighed 6lb 15oz when she was born, “a happy, healthy little peanut” Lindsay (Torres) Banks (Camper according to her dad. Ainslie and her 95–97, CIT 98, Staff 99–02) married parents live in Colorado, along with Ryan Banks on July 16, 2011 at her uncle and alumni Nick Clemens Hillegonda Farm in Claverack, NY. who is proving to be a great Kelly (Muller) Condon (Camper babysitter! 93–97, CIT 98, Staff 99–02) and her Lindsay’s sisters and fellow Coniston husband Tim Condon became the alumni Lauren Torres and Kelsey Joey proud parents of son Beckett Eamon Torres served as bridesmaids. Other (Clemens) Condon on 7/20/2011. Beckett weighed Coniston alums in attendance were Latham in at 9 pounds 0 ounces and 21.5 inches Chelsea Quann, Katie Kavanagh, Emily and her tall. Beckett was due one month to the Friedman and Jill Albee. Lindsay and husband day from the Centennial (and Ryan are enjoying newlywed life in Cory prevented his parents from attending, their new home in Massachusetts. Latham much to their dismay!) Beckett has Christina (Jordan) Murphy (Camper were not far already been introduced to Coniston 85–90, CIT 91, Staff 92–95) had a behind as alumni, friends and family and can’t very exciting 2010–2011! She was they wait to attend Camp. Beckett and his married to Owen Murphy in July welcomed parents live in upstate NY. son Bryce Joseph Latham on August 9, 2011. Bryce arrived at 2:36am weighing 7lbs 15 oz and measuring 21.5 inches tall. Bryce is loving life living with his mom and Do you have news to share? dad in Southern New Hampshire. Both Mike and Joey can’t wait for Email us at the office at cousins Ainslie and Bryce to meet each other when the Clemens and Latham [email protected] families gather for the holidays! 31 the coniston chronicle
by filling out a ratings survey at www.camprating.com. Camp CampRatingz is a website for the “camp family consumer” and allows you to score us on News: how we are doing in providing the camp experience to you. Based on ratings already submitted, Coniston is currently ranked #3. We hope with your Thank You time and help to be the #1 ranked Hypertherm Volunteers camp in the US (note that you can only rate us once!) In April, staff from Hypertherm Croydon Inc. of Hanover volunteered at Community Day 2011 Coniston Afterschool Programs Coniston for a week of service. On Saturday September 17th Participate in Dartmouth These volunteers were instrumental approximately 200 residents were in in helping us clean up the grounds attendance for Croydon Community Medical School Research and facilities after the harsh winter. Day. It was a great afternoon of Drs. Anna Adachi-Mejia and Glen Thanks to their time and hard work, boating, games, food and spending Greenough from Dartmouth are Camp looked incredible for our time with our neighbors! Highlights leading the “Dartmouth Afterschool Centennial Celebration weekend, and included 2011 CIT and Croydon Activity Study” in two of the in welcoming Campers for our 100th resident Katie Marsh leading the local YMCA Camp Coniston Afterschool summer of camping in June. We look children in a Camp-wide scavenger Programs, to learn how families spend forward to hosting more Hypertherm hunt. Attendees were also treated their time being active, sleeping, and volunteers for work projects this fall. to watching turtles hatch from eggs what kinds of foods they usually in the sand volleyball court. eat. Dartmouth will also be offering The BBQ dinner put on by the information to our families about Croydon Fire Department was healthy ways to spend time. Dr. Anna enjoyed by all, and the day was will be visiting our Mount Lebanon concluded with fireworks over and Hanover Street School Programs Lake Coniston. this Fall and Winter to conduct research. Coniston Afterschool Program Used as a Model Across New Hampshire & Vermont Become our YMCA Camp Coniston, in “Friend” on Facebook! conjunction with cafeteria services That’s right … Coniston has joined from each school, are providing the Facebook revolution and we healthier snacks on a daily basis in want to connect with you! With our five school sites daily. HEAL New London over 1700 friends already, Facebook (Healthy Eating Active Living) is Hospital Days Parade has proven to be a great way for our utilizing this model, which they On Saturday August 6th, campers, alumni to reconnect, and for Campers, helped develop, for after school sites CITs, staff and alumni represented parents and alumni to stay up-to- in New Hampshire and Vermont. Coniston in the New London date on what’s happening at Camp. Hospital Days Parade. Campers The sharing of Camp pictures and Coniston tossed candy and Centennial stickers stories (old and new) makes this Afterschool to the thousands of spectators lining communication avenue all the better! Site Supervisor Main Street New London that To become our friend you must have afternoon. a Facebook account and then simply wins Parent’s send a friend request to “YMCA Choice Award Camp cheers were sung as Campers Camp Coniston.” Congratulations marched in front of a Coniston van to Simon Brooks, the Site Supervisor they decorated with drawings of their at Coniston’s New London favorite camp activities. Thanks to Afterschool program. Simon received all who joined us (or cheered for us the Parents’ Choice Gold Award for from the crowd!) as we continued CampRatingZ.com: Show the Nation that Coniston is #1! his third storytelling CD, A Tangle our celebration of Coniston’s 100th of Tales. You can explore “Simon Anniversary. Campers, Parents and Alumni: Show Brooks, Storyteller” at your spirit and love for Coniston http://diamondscree.com. 32 packed with love
for 100 years YMCA CAMP CONISTON OUR SINCERE THANKS TO THESE CENTENNIAL SPONSORS FOR HELPING TO MAKE THIS CELEBRATION POSSIBLE
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