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PIGEON Wingdo That While Wrapped in the Fun, Tradition, and Beauty That Makes Four Winds * Westward Ho So Unique Dear Friends, pring is here, and our thoughts are turning to summer.Spring As 2016I write this, our maintenance crew is busy taking advantage of the improving weather to finish winter projects and get the property ready for campers. Emily, our Assistant Director, spends much of every day communicating with our counselors, making sure they have everything they need for the experience they’re about to have. Mariah, our Registrar, is working with families to get forms and other registration details squared away. I have my own projects, of course. There’s quite a bit to be done before the campers and staff ar- rive. But, it’s also important to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous thing that’s going to happen here this summer. On a beautiful day like today, it’sGreetings a bit easier to imagine. fromCampers will Hilltop come here and have some of their first experiences away from the supports and com- forts of home. They’ll navigate a new culture, get along with new people, and solve their own problems. They’ll PIGEON WINGdo that while wrapped in the fun, tradition, and beauty that makes Four Winds * Westward Ho so unique. Those experiences and friend- ships will last with them throughout their lives, make them better friends, family members, and citizens. And yet, despite all those very important things, the image that comes to mind is the simple one of a camper waking up earlier than the cabin group, stepping out onto the porch, and looking out over Westsound. That moment, and thousands more like it, will be the fabric of this summer. Like the almost 90 summers that have come before it, it will be a magical thing. I can’t wait to be a part of it, and I hope to see many of you on Orcas soon. Paul ! ! ! ! Four Winds *Westward Ho P. O. B o x 1 4 0 Deer Harbor, WA 98243 360.376.2277 www.fourwindscamp.org S ive simply and practice gratitude. These words are written on a post-it stuck to the wall of my bedroom in Baghdad, our little summer abode perched up near Hill of the Moon. I see it when I go to sleep, when I wake up, and when I swoop through my house during the day in search of some elaborate costume ensemble. You might call it a mantra, a value statement, or even just a gentle reminder, but whenever I find myself becoming overwhelmed by the challenges of a particular day or session, it is almost certainly because I haven’t been following these two important guidelines. And so I revisit them, often. Living simply probably means something different to each of us, and in different phases of our lives. For me, it means putting down my electronic devices and spending time outside. It means communicating with others clearly and honestly about what’s actually going on. And often, it just means choosing to let go and be present Emily and Penelope in the moment. Living simply does not need to be boring, in fact, it rarely is. Living simply connects me with so much joy. It allows me to see true genuineness and compassion in my friends and coworkers, it helps me appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and to worry less about what is being blasted out in social media posts, advertising campaigns, and in sensational news. While living simply is easy to do Notes from Emilyat camp, it’s still a choice we must make in order to truly reap the benefits. Part two, practicing gratitude, is practically woven into the fabric at Four Winds. Gypsy jewelry ceremonies, boons at evening fire, key log ceremonies, daily check-ins with our campers and fellow staff. Practicing gratitude keeps us all humble, connected, and on the right track as a community. It’s also the key, as I’ve found, in maintaining balance when wearing a lot of hats. Last summer I discovered that it’s occasionally challenging to be a Mom, Wife, Assistant Camp Director, and Sane Person all at the same time! But truly, it was like a magic switch was flipped each time I stepped back and practiced gratitude. I would think about how lucky we are to be working together in a phenomenal organization with such deep roots, helping to create the Four Winds experience for a whole new generation of young people. I would think about how healthy and natural it is for our children (mine included) to experience every day outside, in the care of lovely people. I would take some time to sit on the bench and look in awe over West Sound. And daily, I would allow myself to be inspired by the dedicated youth development professionals who are constantly putting the needs of others ahead of their own. Our staff are the heart and soul of what makes camp run, and I could not be more thankful for this group of incredible people. We have one great adventure heading our way once again this summer, and my Post-it and I are ready for the ride! —Emily Glass, Assistant Director Our annual slide show tour takes us to alumni homes along the West Coast, Idaho, Utah, Canada and the eastern United States. If you’re interested in hosting a slideshow next year, please contact Assistant Director Emily Glass at: [email protected]. Orcas Island, WA Greenbrae, CA Hailey, ID Paul, Linda & Emma Sheridan Dave, Mary Beth, Alana & Liam Baker Timothy, Riley, Jasper & Koa Mott Bellevue, WA Woodside, CA Salt Lake City, UT Jeff, Laura, Ava, Gaby, Jack & Nina Bede Chris, Andrea, C.C. & Desi Shaw Mary McIntyre, Max, Will & Morgan Jacquin Portland, OR St. Helena, CA Seattle, WA Robert, Kelly, Peter, Kate & Charlie Bloch Rick & Eleanor “Elbell” Crebs Jeff, Helen, Lucy, Phoebe & Helen Day SantaA Gypsy Barbara, CAThank You to our Washington,2016 Slideshow DC Hosts! Vancouver, BC Scott, Ella, Poppy & Tommy Brittingham Kevin, Mara, Maeve, Kevin & Rory Murphy Martin, Samantha & Jack Kincade Tacoma, WA Pasadena, CA Katherine Steuart, David, Caroline, Henry & Ken, Tracy & Charlie McCormick Elizabeth Overton Santa Monica, CA Piedmont, CA Andrew, Karen & Oliver Sun William, Sara, Anna, Isabel & John CumbelichL (Co-hosted by the Mandelbaum Family) ! ! ! 2 community, simplicity & creativity ff-season is a busy time for maintenance and repair work throughout Camp property. This winter’s major project was repainting the lodge. Rick Mollner, the Four Winds Camp Maintenance Director, says this was more than just a cosmetic facelift. “We were concerned that the elements could start damaging the wood underneath the aging paint, so in that sense it was more of a preventive maintenance project,” said Mollner. “We’re also replacing some broken window panes, painting the dish room and replacing decking on stairs that was starting to show significant signs of wear and tear.” Our 61-foot yawl, Carlyn also got a makeover, thanks to Captain Ryan Downs and a small crew of helpers. “First on the list was her interior; we painted and varnished every surface below decks,” said Captain Ryan. “The floor boards look like glass! We also scraped and varnished the binnacle and the two hatches up on deck. They look like they were just made. Also, the main hatch frame was cracked and rotten from heavy traffic and nature, so we worked to get that all fixed up.” Among other projects this winter: Our annual pruning of trees, attempting to bring down trees and limbs that are close to coming down naturally. This year, there were many willows removed along the driveway that were a threat to blow over in the wind. We are also A Few Camp “Facelifts” clearing and redesigning the staff parking area. Perhaps most exciting for returning campers: we’re putting new curtains in the girls’ cabins and have new mattresses for everyone! Top 2 photos: new paint for the lodge; bottom two: new varnish for Carlyn aura Waste has a deep connection to Four Winds * Westward Ho, first as a member of the summer staff in the 40s, followed by a ten-year stint on the Board of Trustees in the 70s and 80s. But that barely scratches the surface of her connection, considering that four of Laura’s five children and nine of her 13 grandchildren either went to, or are currently going to, FWWH. Names like Spurlock, Ashford, Woodbridge and Waste fill her family tree, and populate Camp’s database. So it seemed perfectly fitting that her family would celebrate Laura’s 89th birthday this year with a unique gift that had a definite “Four Winds” feeling: Laura’s family donated $5,000 to Camp in Laura’s honor to renovate one of our six War Canoes. “It was such a surprise. I’ve never gotten anything similar,” said Laura. “The birthday card had an old photo of a War CanoeA from Special the 30s—I couldBirthday tell it was from Honor—with the 30s because of the Four style of Winds swimsuits thein girlsmind. in the picture were wearing, with the belts around the waist. I just smiled when I saw it.” War Canoes have a long tradition at Four Winds, dating back to the earliest days of Camp. The 25-foot-long canoes, made by Old Town Canoe Co. in Maine, have ribs made of spruce, keels of white oak and planking of red cedar—all wrapped in canvas and covered in paint and varnish. They are lovely vessels, but are challenging to maintain. Laura’s gift will help us to renovate the “South Wind,” made for us in 1930 and last re-canvassed in 1986.
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