Alumni Newsletter February 2006 Price: A Smile EEXPERIENCESXPERIENCES TTHATHAT SHAPESHAPE THETHE FFUTUREUTURE Deploy Me to Camp: Military Scholarship Program PAGE 9 From the USSR, to the USA: Camp Webstore Goes Online The Experience of a Soviet Counselor PAGE 11 PAGE 10 Visit the 800.242.1909 NEW www.lincoln-lakehubert.com A new year and a new beginning! he Summer of 2006 marks Camp’s 97th year on the pristine Tshores of Minnesota’s Lake Hubert. That’s 97 years old and The “Alumni Railsplitter” is published 97 years strong. The tradition of excellence at Camp Lincoln WELCOME annually by Camp Lincoln and Camp & Camp Lake Hubert continues as we embrace and prepare Lake Hubert and distributed free for another summer of legendary camping...inTENTional of charge to all Camp Lincoln and camping. That is, a summer camp experience in which everything Camp Lake Hubert Alumni, including is done with a purpose and an expected outcome for each goal. We former campers and staff, in addition believe that by being an Intentional Camp, we are able to provide to current campers and staff. Please send address corrections to the absolute best experience for campers, parents and staff. Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert; In today’s world, more than ever, we consider it a true privilege to have a positive impact on the lives 10179 Crosstown Circle; Eden Prairie, MN 55344. of hundreds of campers each summer. We realize how time flies as we watch our young Gopher and Happy Hollow campers progress to become Seniors and LT’s in the blink of an eye. We also see the Executive Director: Sam Cote growth, confidence and self awareness that develops as campers and staff from all across the country Railsplitter Editor: Jake Abel and around the world work together in such a unique atmosphere. Often, summers at Camp Lincoln Marketing Committee: & Camp Lake Hubert provide the catalyst that sets a child’s life on the path from good to great. Jake Abel Sam Cote During a recent visit with 95-year-old former director, Fred Rogers, his Laura Nolan strongest memories of camp focus on the sincere privilege that he feels Alumni Committee: it has been to work with young people over his many decades at Camp Bill Jones Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert. He talks of the inspiration from both Sam Cote campers and staff, many who continue to keep in touch with him in Camp Lincoln and his elder years. It is clear how appreciative he is of the opportunity to Camp Lake Hubert 10179 Crosstown Circle serve and impact the lives of young adults throughout the decades. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Fred’s eyes would tear-up as he talked of the many people who p: 800-242-1909 impacted his life; he would mention so many by name, recalling friends f: 952-922-2545 and the many events at camp. As for us, we can do the same... reflect on a [email protected] special moment or achievement at camp that has impacted our life and kept www.lincoln-lakehubert.com alive the memory of summer camp. Executive Director: Sam Cote Yet, we do need your help. Word of mouth promotion is vital to our Camp’s success, so we ask that Directors; Camp Lincoln: you join us in spreading the word about the many benefits of a quality camp experience. Talk with Ruggs Cote neighbors, friends, associates, teachers, etc. Have ideas? Let us know! André Brewer So, as we embark on camp’s 97th summer, know that the legacy of excellence Directors; Camp Lake Hubert: Bill Jones continues. At Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, solid memories, friendships, Laura Nolan and life skills continue to be created summer after summer, indeed demonstrating our commitment to “intentional” camping. P Enrollment Coordinator: Thanks for the memories! Kelley McClure Marketing Director: Jake Abel Sam’s Thoughts on the Core Values amp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert are committed to character building through five Ckey Core Values... values that have been a part of our tradition since 1909. These Core CONTENTS Values are an important part of everything we do, and a central to “inTENTional” camping. Welcome ...................................page 2 You can see our values in action, as our campers: Camp News .........................pages 3-6 Build a strong community Establish many quality and The Camp Industry ...................page 7 through the give-and-take lasting relationships that are Scholarships/ experiences of living together; made as the cabins work and Alumni Giving ....................pages 8-9 play together; Strive for excellence through From the USSR challenges and achievements in And, certainly have a lot of fun to the USA .......................pages 10-11 activities and programs; in a setting that creates joy and CL/CLH Online News ...............page 11 laughter with each new day. Enhance and gain a sense of per- Alumni Tributes/In Passing ....page 12 sonal growth and development Indeed, this unique camp environment at Alumni: Where are that comes with new-found Camp Lincoln & Camp Lake Hubert sets the They Now? .......................pages 13-22 independence and developed tone for real growth; the type of growth that Specialty Camp News .............page 23 through the encouragement of helps propel kids to excellence in so many caring young adults; ways throughout their young lives. P 2 800.242.1909 800.242.1909 Movie Showing Dates Contact: The Boyce Family 502-214-0890 Minneapolis/St Paul, MINNESOTA Phoenix, ARIZONA Contact: Kelley McClure 952-922-2545 Contact: Lafe Larson 480-563-8862 Camp Lincoln St. Louis, MISSOURI Tucson, ARIZONA Contact: Cindy Bruning 636-230-0822 Contact: Tanque Verde Ranch 520-296-6275 and Camp Lake St. Louis, MISSOURI Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA Camp Fair – Whitfield School Camp Fair – Marymount High School Omaha, NEBRASKA Hubert Movie Showings San Fransisco, CALIFORNIA Contact: Amy Scott 402-453-3555 CAMP NEWS BREWER Contact: Doris Muraoka 925-935-6490 BY ANDRÉ Cincinnati, OHIO San Fransisco, CALIFORNIA Camp Fair, Indian Hill Middle School Camp Fair, Seven Hills School s is tradition at Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert, the Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA Winter Office Staff swept the United States during January Aspen, COLORADO Contact: Rebecca Brawley 405-843-0503 A Contact: Anna Maria Dulaney 970-544-6949 and February showcasing the camps with the 2005 Camp Movies. Tulsa, OKLAHOMA Denver, COLORADO Contact: Liz Hegenbart 918-743-9370 As our campers continue to come from a wider range of cities and Contact: Jake Abel & Laura Nolan 800-242-1909 Nashville, TENNESSEE regions, we added some new cities to our circuit so that we could Camp Fair – 100 Oaks Mall better spread the word about our two camps across the country. Lincolnshire, ILLINOIS Camp Fair – Lincolnshire Marriott Resort Nashville, TENNESSEE Hopefully, you were able to make it to a movie showing in your Contact: Dan Cook 214-336-5329 Northbrook, ILLINOIS area. However, if your city isn’t listed and you are interested in Contact: Judy Bishop 847-243-2444 Austin, TEXAS hosting a movie showing, give us at a call at 800-242-1909. We’d Suzy Leinbach 847-729-1423 Contact: Mary Engen 512-342-2125 love to talk to you! Alumni... don’t count yourself out either! Woodridge, ILLINOIS Dallas, TEXAS – Signature Events at Seven We would love to meet up and show the movies for you or your Camp Fair Contact: Anne Fisher 214-691-7271 Bridges John Bunten 214-692-8463 grandchildren when we’re in your area too! A MAJOR thanks to P Des Moines, IOWA Houston, TEXAS all those families that hosted a Movie Showing this year. We Contact: Kristine Winber 515-255-4149 Contact: Janet Viguet 713-850-9326 couldn’t do it without you! Kansas City, KANSAS Washington, D.C. Area Contacts: Marg Whittier 913-362-8537 Contact: Julie Sorkin 301-990-0875 Nan Meyerdirk 913-362-1277 To Be Announced: John & Kathy Roney 913-677-1101 Naples, FLORIDA Lexington, KENTUCKY Indianapolis/Carmel, INDIANA Camp Fair – The Lexington School Las Vegas, NEVADA Louisville, KENTUCKY Star State” exas to visit campersher was and November in the “Lone 5 This fall, we made a trip to T staff in Houston, Austin and Dallas. The weat special thanks to the warm, the food was great, and campers everywhere brought loads of friends with them to watch the 200 Movies and get them signed up! A Viguet Family in Houston,d Fisher the Families Engen inFamily Dallas! in Austin,What a and the Bunten an GGrandparrandparents,ents, a ggiftift ooff ccampamp great trip! iiss aann iinvestmentnvestment thhatat yyieldsields aandnd eenhancesnhances ccharharaacter,cter, iintegrity,ntegrity, lifelife skillsskills – andand 2006 Enrollment Gifts wwonderfulonderful mmemoriesemories! he 2006 Enrollment Gifts have arrived at the Camp Office Tand are heading out the door in the mail, finding their way to enrolled campers all over the country! Our gift this year is aP Nalgene water bottle with a little special something inside.... you’ll 3 have to check it out when yours arrives at your home! Be sure to enroll for Summer 2006 to receive your brand new Nalgene! Visit the NEW www.lincoln-lakehubert.com CAMP LINCOLN & Camp Lincoln Leadership Training Program Continues Growth BY ANDRÉ BREWER he Camp Lincoln Leadership Training (LT) these young men also spend their time learning TProgram is a two-year program for our 10th about the business side of camp by meeting with and 11th Grade Campers. These young men the various leaders around camp. The goal is apply and must answer 12 to 14 college-essay for them to learn about all of the areas that type questions as part of the application make a camp function. On top of these two process.