It was an afternoon filled with good news, great news and a call to action! The Wa Wa Leadership Rally took place in the Capital District YMCA Administrative office in Albany and was attended by many Friends of Segowea, including campers from 1937, all the way up to 2010! It started with the good news of all the accomplishments we've seen at camp in the past year and a half or so. George Painter, the Executive Director, showed a wonderful presentation of pictures of all that's been happening at camp. Then came the first ever Leadership Awards presented to Norm and Dianne Button, as well as some nice gifts for them including winter jackets (complete with the Segowea logo!). Amy, a Smith Park Board member (and camp volunteer this past summer) did a wonderful job in presenting the awards. Then came the great news - Registration of kids for the summer of 2011 is now officially open! Forms are available to fill out and online registration is right around the corner.
Lastly the call to action is very clear. We've raised $600,000 in the capital campaign since its beginning, but we're still looking to complete that $Million dollar goal! With projects continuing (like the reconstruction of the property directors house), we have set a short term goal of raising $150,000 in the next 5 months. With the Wa Wa Magic alive and well, we know we can do it. If you can contribute, now is the time. (Simply contact George Painter or send me an email and we'll get the ball rolling). In the meantime, here's some shots of the Leadership Rally!
George getting things set up.
George giving his presentation of the accomplishments that happened at camp.
Charlie (WWS 37') and Matt (WWS 2010), Wa Wa Campers!
Boo, thinking of getting that cookie!
Darlene & Dianne discussing something camp related, I'm sure!
Rachel feeling that Wa Wa Spirit with a Rally sign!
Dianne and Norm in their new Wa Wa jackets.
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