May 30th Reunion and Rally Was A Hit

Over 50 Alumni, Staff, Family and Friends came out and joined us on Saturday at the JCC in Poughkeepsie. Attendees ranged from 10 months to over 80 years young. Folks shared their favorite camp stories, saw old friends and connected with new ones. Former and current Camp Directors Beth Hodos and Toby Hettler gave brief comments before Executive Director George Painter shared camp's plans for reopening. The program was ended with Smith Park Board Member Mike Bruns' excellent video history of camp. (Thank you again to alumnus Wyeth Drummond and the JCC for hosting our event.) Immediately afterwards, most in attendance took advantage of the beautiful day and stayed for the Friends of Segowea alumni council meeting held outside. FoS is led by President Lily Mercogliano and its four main goals for 2009 are to support the capital campagin to reopen camp, support the work weekends, help find other alumni, and organize the summer reunions. Please contact Lily at friendsofsegowea@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved and support our efforts to save camp.


Mike Bruns and Tori Larson reminisce about their camp days.

Campaign banner decorating the reunion.

Mike Sherwood enjoying the placement of Jon Hodos' name tag.

George enjoying Beth's comments.

George sharing camp's plan for renovating, building new and reopening.

Young alumni enjoying a lighter moment during the Friends of Segowea meeting.

Lily and others enjoy a laugh at Boo's expense.

Beth welcoming and addressing the gathered masses.

Lisha looking attentive as Sarah shares her thoughts on stashing cash away each week for to give to camp's capital campaign.