Seasons of Change: Frost Valley YMCA 2014 Annual Report

2014Annual Report FROST VALLEY YMCA

SEASONS OF CHANGE

Every guest, camper, student, family, and group comes to Frost Valley YMCA for their own reasons. Some want to form closer bonds with one another. Others want to see how far they can push themselves to achieve their goals and come home a better person. And others simply need the chance to see the world anew – to stand amid the trees and breathe fresh air or look out over the mountains and see the vastness of nature.

And it’s our donors – generous individuals like you – who make all of this possible. No matter the season, you’ve helped provide one-of-a-kind programs, opportunities, and experiences that have a positive impact on everyone who joins us. We thank you for understanding that regardless of the season our campers and guests will benefit from your kind and caring contributions.

For that reason, we’re eager to share with you our 2014 annual report, a look through the past year – through the Seasons of Change. Every season, we see more changes here than just the scenery. Thanks to the support of donors like you, as well as our staff, volunteers, and trustees, over 38,000 people’s lives underwent a transformation while at Frost Valley.

As you’ll read within these pages, for some people their seasons of change are subtle. Perhaps, like Tariq, the change happened over multiple summers, as he grew from an enthusiastic camper into a role model and leader. For others, the transformation took place almost immediately, like for Sydne and her son Aidan, who in only 24 hours pushed themselves beyond what they’d ever experienced before in one of Frost Valley’s newest programs.

You’ll read eight other stories of change within this annual report, but surely you have your own. We invite you to think back on your own Frost Valley story and consider its impact on your own life, and how your connection to Frost Valley has shaped you as a person.

We speak for all of us when we say that we are so appreciative of the positive impact you’ve had on every single person who joins us here. You’ve played an invaluable role in shaping our ever-changing, ever-improving, mission-driven culture. Thank you for supporting a brighter tomorrow through outdoor experiences and life-changing opportunities in 2014.

JIM VAUGHAN

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, Frost Valley YMCA

JERRY HUNCOSKY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Frost Valley YMCA

FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO

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OUR MISSION Frost Valley YMCA is a values-driven

organization that fosters youth

development, healthy living, and social

responsibility through outdoor educational

and recreational programs for all.

OUR VALUES

Caring

Community

Diversity

Honesty

Inclusiveness

Respect

Responsibility

Stewardship

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winter 2014


5,235

guests and campers went down the zipline

180 gal.

of maple syrup produced

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I can't think of a better way to start a new year.

-Lynn, Winter Family Camp Guest

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For Lynn Fryer, fond childhood memories of Frost Valley first inspired her to attend Winter Family Camp with her partner Denise, children Luke and Olivia, and sister Chris. But making new memories and traditions together have kept her coming back year after year for the last decade. She sees Family Camp as an opportunity for her whole family to disconnect from computers and smartphones so they can truly enjoy each moment together — a challenge for many families in today’s tech-driven world.

With all the packed schedules and distractions of daily life, even conceiving of a time when a family can simply unwind, power down, and recharge can be difficult, but imagine a time when families simply enjoy a winter getaway together, playing games or exploring nature. During Winter Family Camp, entire families suit up

and go snowshoe hiking or cross-country skiing together, then warm up inside with hot cocoa by the fireplace. In the evening they make crafts for one another before heading back to their cabin for a card game or storytelling. These are the memories that can be made when families like Lynn’s have a place to go that is dedicated to providing wholesome and traditional, yet no less adventurous, pastimes for all.

And all of this happens without the distractions of electronic devices.

While this may sound like the perfect weekend of a bygone era, Lynn’s family knows a well-kept secret: happy memories, character-building values, and quality time together are just a drive away.

“My sister and I went to Summer Family Camp in the 1970s, and we have always been nostalgic for Frost Valley,” she says. “Now, what we enjoy most is starting the New Year in a place that is so beautiful and where there is limited access to electronics. I can’t think of a better way to start a new year.”

Last year, December was a bit warmer, so while Lynn and her family usually love snow tubing and cross-country skiing, they were elated at the chance to try new activities including yoga and the Leap of Faith — an adventure element that allows participants to challenge themselves and access their inner strength. And they always make time to visit the birds of prey at the Raptor Center.

“During Family Camp, families connect by spending time with minimal electronic distraction, and there is so much value in spending time together in such a beautiful place,” Lynn says. “It’s great to watch as the kids gain skills and confidence, and to see them open their eyes to the beauty that we often overlook in our everyday lives. We cherish this tradition.”

WHEN FAMILIES UNPLUG & UNWIND

“It’s great to watch as the kids open their eyes to the beauty that we often overlook in our everyday lives.”

Hunger has become a silent epidemic in so many communities. It’s not always obvious when a family is going through hardship and can’t afford nutritious meals — or any meals, at all.

For these families, the burden only weighs heavier as the holidays approach: the heating bill creeps up, the children wonder if Santa will bring them toys this year, and it gets harder to feel the magic of the season.

But what if — for at least one evening — children and their families can have the chance to get together and not have to worry about their daily struggles? A night when children and their parents, folks of all backgrounds, can decorate cookies and make holiday crafts before filling their bellies with a hearty holiday meal.

This is one reason why Frost Valley hosts a free annual Holiday Community Dinner and Gathering each December. It’s a night for families from the surrounding communities to get together and share a nutritious dinner while enjoying games, crafts, and other fun festivities.

Not all families who attend are experiencing hardship; some just enjoy the company of their neighbors. But all are welcome to this special time

to come together as a community.

Alisa Van Aken is a mother of three who brought her family to the 2014 Holiday Community Dinner and Gathering as a way to spend quality time together while enjoying the company of new and old friends. “It’s such a nice night because it really brings people together, which is especially welcome around the holidays,” she says. “Everyone who attends feels welcomed. Whether a family has experienced unemployment, death in the family, or just wants a night to socialize and not have to cook for once — we all feel accepted as a part of the community.”

In addition to providing traditional holiday fare for the families who attend, Frost Valley also encourages stewardship by accepting nonperishable food donations for the local food pantry. And, in true holiday spirit, families like Alisa’s are always willing to give back.

“The event is fun for the kids because they get to enjoy activities, crafts, and really good food, but it’s also a great opportunity to show the kids that it’s important to donate,” Alisa says. “Both years we’ve brought donations for the food pantry. You just never know if it’ll help the family who’s sitting at the table across from you.”

CELEBRATING AS A COMMUNITY

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“We all feel accepted as a part of the community.”


spring 2014

4 miles

of trail work completed

with the help of Americorps

volunteers

590 summer campers received scholarships through our Project 332 campaign

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We came away from it happy, exhausted, and with wonderful shared memories.

-Sydne, 24-Hour Survival Course Participant

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Every morning, 14-year-old Karen would wake up extra early to put on a wig, apply false eyelashes and makeup. Alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair follicles to shut down and fall out, resulted in the loss of all her hair and eyelashes. Feeling like an outsider, she wanted to pretend she was someone else. She wanted to hide.

It wasn’t until Karen attended Alopeciapalooza 2014, a four-day camp held at Frost Valley, that for the first time, she met other kids who shared her condition and she began to no longer view her baldness as a burden.

The event is hosted by the Children’s Alopecia Project (CAP), an organization that raises awareness about various versions of this disorder. This event takes place at different locations around the country each year, with the goal to unite and empower kids with alopecia — and that’s exactly what happened at Frost Valley.

“The campers who attended got so much out of being with each other. They had a chance to connect with other kids going through the same thing, and they get more out of that than anything else,” says CAP cofounder Jeff Woytovich. “Some of the campers have been picked on or bullied, and others are ignored completely, so they tend to cut themselves off. We show them that everyone is different — that it’s normal to be different.”

Several Alopeciapalooza campers arrived quiet and nervous. Many, like Karen, were so self-conscious that they arrived wearing hats, wigs, or scarves to hide their faces and heads. But soon they became a part of a broader community during this uplifting event; each child eventually felt comfortable enough to open up with one another and accept themselves.

Karen woke up one morning during camp and got ready to start the day — but she didn’t put on her wig, apply her false lashes, or use any makeup. She stopped hiding.

Instead, she became friends with other girls who removed their own wigs, and boys who took off their hats. They encouraged each other to bravely show their true, wonderful selves as they cannonballed into Lake Cole, reached for the highest hold atop the climbing wall, and shared their hopes and dreams by the campfire.

When Karen looked into the mirror, she made a decision to learn how to love the girl without hair who was looking back at her. And together, these children overcame their fears, by developing confidence, courage, openness, and lasting friendships.

REDEFINING BEAUTY

“We show them that everyone is different.”

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SURVIVING & THRIVINGSydne Didier is a natural leader. She’s a long distance runner and swimmer, a swim instructor, a keen writer, and mom to 13-year-old Aidan, a boy who loves going on adventures even more than she does.

That’s why when she was searching for the perfect Christmas present for her son, she knew that a weekend gift certificate to Frost Valley’s Bear Grylls Survival Academy 24-hour Family Course would be the right choice.

Aidan had been an avid follower of wilderness-survival expert Bear Grylls since he was very young. According to Sydne, when her son was in preschool he insisted on wearing his rock climbing harness and ski helmet to school every day — always ready for an adventure! By registering both herself and her son for the course, Sydne saw great potential for a family adventure together. What she didn’t expect, but was grateful to experience, was the unique opportunity to teach Aidan an important lesson on equality and role models.

Although each of the Bear Grylls Survival Academy courses offer a one-of-a-kind way to experience teamwork, camaraderie, and environmental responsibility, they also provide the chance for participants to test his or her merit both physically and mentally. Sydne knew that BGSA was designed to be tough; after all, a favorite slogan of adventure-guru Grylls is: “It might hurt a little.”

“As a woman, it’s important to me that my son grows up with an expansive vision of what women are and can be,” she explains. “And as the only mother there with my child that weekend, I think it’s valuable for my son to see me working hard, testing myself, and not simply exemplifying one type of womanhood. He is growing up knowing that women are tough and strong, and that we’ll eat worms when we have to!”

Sydne and Aidan were able to learn and implement various survival techniques such as navigation without a map, knife skills, food foraging, and the proper way to capture and prepare wild game. Together they completed various challenges: rappelling down a small cliff, crawling across a single rope to pass over a rocky creek, snacking on ants and earthworms, and others. “We also learned a tremendous amount about shelter building, and we were proud that we created a water-tight, comfortable, and surprisingly large shelter that kept us dry and warm all night,” Sydne explains. “We

didn’t even know it rained that night!”

Although the course was only 24 hours, it was an unforgettable experience that gave Sydne and Aidan a new way to connect with one another outside of their daily routines. It also gave them a deeper respect for one another. “We were unplugged, facing new challenges, and spending time together in an entirely different way,” Sydne says. “But we came away from it happy, exhausted, and with wonderful shared memories.”

“He is growing up knowing that women are tough and strong.”


A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVINGJack Casey almost missed out on what became one of his fondest memories.

It all started when his wife thought it would be a great idea for him and his three children to take part in the YMCA Adventure Guide program (also known as “Y-Guides”) through the New Canaan YMCA in his hometown in Connecticut.

At first he was hesitant. He thought he’d never be able to find the time in his busy schedule to participate in a program that called for spending weekends with a “circle” of fathers and their children in the mountains of Frost Valley — the destination favored by New Canaan Y-Guides.

As with all Frost Valley Weekends, the program is about so much more than just a getaway. It’s an opportunity for family bonding, discovery, exploration, learning, and values. Fathers get to teach their kids how to canoe and read constellations, or even share the “family secret” for making the best s’mores around a campfire. Dads are also there to learn; they share everything from fishing tricks to parenting tips as they realize more about who their children are and what they are capable of.

Hearing this, Jack gave it a try. And he enjoyed it so much that he and his children participated for nearly a decade, but what they did this past year is sure to have an impact beyond measure.

“My kids and I do a lot of things together, but Y-Guides was one of the greatest experiences,” he says. “And now I tell everybody about the program. I tell other dads that my wife had to really convince me to go the first time, but I went, and found myself up on stage with face paint leading a circle — and I loved it. My kids shot their first arrows there, had their first rowboat experiences, and enjoyed a lot of activities they might have never tried otherwise.”

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“We talked about the reasons why we should all pitch in.”

In the spirit of trying new things, Jack recalled fascinating stories about the sights that could be seen from the two telescopes at Frost Valley’s observatory, an experience he hoped to one day share with his daughter Charlotte and twin boys, Will and James. So, during a Y-Guide weekend, he suggested the idea to the whole circle. As the sun set behind the mountains, the group grabbed their flashlights and set off on the uphill trek, excited to see the stars up-close.

“The instructors brought us inside to look through the telescopes, but at the time, the larger one was broken,” Jack explains. “Even though we were only able to peer through the smaller one, we saw things we’d never dreamed of seeing. We could only imagine what could be seen through the larger telescope. So, our circle saw an opportunity — we thought that if we could raise the funds to replace the larger telescope, and get the kids involved, it would be a great way to give back to a program that has given us so much.”

Together, the circle came up with an idea to do a one-time charity car wash, complete with food and live music. “It was amazing how many of the dads cleared their calendars just to make signs and help wash cars with the kids,” Jack says. On the day of the event, the group raised about $3,200 by washing almost 100 cars. A few others offered donations, and by the end of the day, they had the funds to buy a new telescope for the observatory.

“The kids loved the fundraiser,” Jack says, “and the circle made it a learning experience. We talked about the reasons why we should all pitch in. We reminded our kids that although we come from a fortunate community, not all kids who visit Frost Valley have the same opportunities at home. Some have never looked through a telescope, and won’t be able to again, so you’re giving them the opportunity to learn and enjoy. They grasped the concept and were proud of their fundraiser. And we were proud of them.”

summer 2014


90

leadership program participants

1,206

campers took classes in the new Healthy Home Kitchen

75%CiT

9%

16%

AiT

Farm Leaders

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We’ve created a community here.

-Corinna, Equestrian Camp Counselor

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DISCOVERING THE CHAMPION WITHINWhen Samantha began her first-ever two-week session of Frost Valley’s Equestrian Camp, it was almost impossible to get her onto a horse. She was a complete beginner and felt intimidated by the large animal standing before her, but her counselor, Corinna McElwain, and her own inner champion would prove to change all of that.

With Corinna’s encouragement and the reassurance of her fellow campers, Samantha finally agreed to get up in the saddle, but requested that Corinna or another counselor hold her hand. She’d nervously squeeze as the horse took slow and steady steps. But after a few days of lessons, she began to trust the horse, as well as her own abilities. Soon, staff were just walking beside her. By the end of the two-week session, Samantha

was proud to walk her horse solo, and could even guide her to weave between barrels.

Each summer, we watch countless stories like this unfold at Frost Valley, and these experiences have a tremendous impact on not only our campers but also our staff.

Corinna, Samantha’s counselor, played an integral role in her transformation. “She really pushed herself to build confidence, and by the end she was so excited about riding that she was anxious to come back and learn how to trot,” Corinna says. “The positive reinforcement of counselors, instructors, and peers helped encourage her to not give up. There is a lot of support in the equestrian camp community.”

Corinna first came to Frost Valley as a nine-year-old camper nearly 10 years ago, and it’s that same sense of community that has kept her coming back for almost a decade.

“Every year, I’d come back knowing there would be a group of people who would come together and bond over at least one thing, a love of horses, but then would find other interests in common,” Corinna says. “For me, it’s harder to connect with people in daily life — people can be tough — but at Frost Valley people aren’t judgmental. You can just be yourself, trying new things and having fun. We’ve created a community here.”

Through having the experience of first being a camper, then a junior counselor, and now a counselor, Corinna has learned so much more than how to ride and care for a horse. She’s gained a deeper sense of responsibility.

“As a camper, I really got to bond with the horses,” Corinna explains. “You’re assigned one horse for the entire two weeks, which helps you really focus on riding and improving your skills. I’ve come a very far way in terms of riding — when I first came to camp at age nine, I barely knew the basics — and every time I go back, I always learn something new. But camp has taught me so much more, especially in terms of social skills. I’ve learned to take more initiative and be proactive in school and with friends. I gained a deeper sense of responsibility at Frost Valley.”

And Corinna is passionate about passing the lessons she’s learned on to younger campers, like Samantha.

“I wanted to share what my counselors have given me. I wanted to recreate the amazing memories that I’ve had at camp, and share them with others,” she says. “That’s why Samantha’s story is so memorable. As she got more comfortable, we’d step back and give her room to grow. It’s like teaching someone to ride a bike: First you guide them, then you hold onto the back of the seat while jogging alongside them, and eventually you let them go. And there’s a feeling of pride for everyone — the rider, the instructor, the other campers — when a child gets to that point.”

“I wanted to recreate the amazing memories that I’ve had at camp, and share them with others.”

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Alexis Danzig will never forget the first time her son, Tariq, attended Farm Camp. After the eight-year-old boy spent just two weeks at Frost Valley’s Educational Farm working with animals, gardening, and learning new skills — a contrast to daily life in NYC — Alexis noticed that a spark had been ignited in her son.

When she arrived to bring her eight-year-old son home, she experienced a moment that both surprised her and filled her with pride. Upon seeing his mom, Tariq ran up to her and brought her straight to the farm’s chicken coop. With confidence, the young boy gently picked up and held a chicken, explaining the proper way to handle and care for the bird. He looked completely comfortable in his actions, and the chicken seemed to be right at home, cradled in Tariq’s arms.

“I remember the delight and pride on his face that comes from being able to demonstrate what you know,” Alexis recalls. “I remember looking at the eight-year-old chicken expert before me and thinking, ‘I can see Tariq here in the future, a young man growing into himself.’ “

That was nearly eight years ago. Since then, Tariq has spent at least one month of every summer at Farm Camp, developing leadership skills, learning responsibility, expressing compassion, and being a part of a fun, caring community. He knows how to tend to the earth and grow his own food. He’s cared for animals and understands the preciousness of their life cycles.

Now at age 15, Tariq has taken on the new responsibility of being a Farm Leader, a brand new position akin to Main Camp’s Counselor-in-Training (CiT) role. As a Farm Leader, Tariq has been able to share his positive experiences with younger campers. He encourages them to become responsible leaders, shows them how to make healthier choices, and helps them gain a deeper appreciation of nature — while, of course, having fun, making new friends, and participating in exciting camp activities.

“Farm Camp’s success is in its community and simplicity,” Alexis explains. “It provides a counterpoint to the competition and conformity of the school year. Here, a small group of differently aged campers get to interact over a period of some weeks among the trees and stars. Farm Camp holds for Tariq the potential that every session will be a really great time, in a setting that he knows intimately and really loves.”

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

“I remember the delight and pride on his face that comes from being able to demonstrate what you know.”


SUMMER CAMP LESSONS CHANGE LIVESShawn Blagmon will always remember his experience as a camper at Frost Valley’s Kidney Camp, a program that allows children with kidney disease to receive dialysis while away at camp. Most of all, he recalls how much it meant to him to swap stories with other campers who had kidney disease. From the very start he felt that Frost Valley was a place where he could feel comfortable being himself.

“I was 12 when I first went to camp,” Shawn says. “I remember getting there, and people were singing and dancing, and you could join in without a sense of judgment — without feeling like you have to be someone you’re not. That stayed with me.”

Shawn was a kidney camper for four years, until he received a kidney transplant at the age of 16. After a few years of healing and

getting used to his new life, Shawn decided he wanted to come back to Frost Valley — this time, as a counselor. “I remembered how much I’d gotten out of Frost Valley as a camper,” he says. “I wanted to give back, and help other kids have their own memorable experiences.”

One way he gives back to the camper community is by organizing what he calls a Kidney Lunch for kidney campers, during which he and the campers each share stories of the challenges they face and overcome. “The campers are always surprised that I went through the same thing they’re going through. I was on dialysis for six years and can still remember how I felt during those times,” he says. “But they appreciate being able to share their stories, and then hear others’ stories, because it gives them a sense that they’re not alone in their struggles. When those campers meet other kids and staff who have been in their shoes, they feel more comfortable being themselves and opening up.”

Reaching out to Kidney Campers is just a small part of Shawn’s summer camp journey. It’s one of his goals to help ensure that each camper he comes across feels like they are part of the summer camp community. “I’ve noticed that, especially with the older kids, they often speak of sadness they feel in their daily lives, either from being lonely, or feeling unseen, or being bullied — to just feeling like they don’t matter,” Shawn says. “It’s a big challenge for them, and we want them to

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feel the opposite at camp. We care too much to let them feel like their most brilliant self is not appreciated.”

Take 2014 summer camper Fred, for instance. Fred came from a very close-knit family, and in the beginning of his camp session, he was so homesick that he cried every day for the first few days. One day, while Shawn was organizing a lip sync challenge to Queen’s notorious song “Bohemian Rhapsody”,

he noticed that Fred didn’t want to participate, and looked upset. Not wanting to leave anyone out, Shawn thought perhaps the camper would join in if he had his own special part. So he spoke to Fred and asked if he’d want to have his very own air-guitar solo. “All of a sudden, he grabbed a broom and bust on the scene — I’ve never seen someone switch like that!” Shawn explains. “I thought to myself — that’s him, that’s who this kid really is. He just needed a little extra encouragement.”

Shawn also recalls helping Martin, another 2014 camper who had a tough time at camp; just days before his session began, his best friend passed away. “Martin was going through a lot. He was feeling the sadness and guilt that often comes with losing someone close to you,” Shawn says.

“At the time, I had recently lost my dad, and a junior counselor had lost his grandmother, so we were able to sympathize with him. But it was our responsibility as role models to show him that although we felt grief, we could still allow ourselves to have fun and be our goofy selves — and that it’s okay to do that.” Shawn would let Martin share his feelings, and together they would talk about how to cope.

Slowly, Martin began to smile again. “I’ll never forget what it was like to see him grow that summer,” Shawn says. “To see him change from a kid engulfed in sadness, so down on himself for something that was out of his control, to breaking out of the fog and allowing himself to feel happy — it was incredible. Having us to sympathize with him was a stepping stone to healing, but the rest was all him.”

Cherished moments like these have ripple effects in a child’s life. The lessons learned at summer camp carry through at home, school, and in daily life. “One of the biggest lessons I see campers learn is how to be themselves,” Shawn says. “Camp should be a time for kids to be kids, and we want them to leave knowing that everything they say, feel, and believe is all valid. They matter.”

“I wanted to give back, and help other kids have their own memorable experiences.”


autumn 2014

17,302 school students

attended Frost

Valley

993

trees and shrubs were planted along Biscuit Brook

new schools

83% returning schools

17%

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A team who works together can do great things.

-Andre Torres, Youth Development Officer at Manhattan Bridges School

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Maria was about to try the Frost Valley zipline for the first time — but as she stood on its platform nearly 40 feet in the air, she was trembling.

Visiting Frost Valley on a sophomore class trip from Manhattan Bridges High School, Maria was so afraid of heights that she refused to participate in any height activities the previous day. But after trying other teambuilding activities and receiving positive reinforcement from her peers, she thought maybe she could do the zipline.

So Maria stood bravely atop Frost Valley’s “Y” Tower trying to find the courage to soar.

This was a challenge unlike any she’s faced, and, like her fellow classmates, she’s faced many. Students at Manhattan Bridges — a high school focused on helping bilingual students develop skills in communication and career readiness — often endure myriad challenges at home, from lack of supervision and overcrowded homes, to extreme poverty and living in shelters.

When children grow up without a home, unsure of when they’ll eat their next meal, or have to grow up too quickly to help take care of younger siblings, they often miss out on essential developmental growth. This is why Manhattan Bridges has brought students out of the city and up to Frost Valley for hands-on learning, teambuilding activities, and quality time in nature over the last seven years.

“This trip has been crucial in creating an environment of learning, teambuilding, and positivity, and that has translated to the work the students do at school,” says Andre Torres, Youth Development Officer at Manhattan Bridges. “At Frost Valley, our students have learned that no matter the situation they are confronted with, anything is possible with the right mindset and support. They’ve learned that a positive word can create a positive reaction, and that a team who works together can do great things.”

This is why Maria found the courage to stand atop the Y-Tower that day and prepare herself to do something, she swore she’d never be able to do. The fear in her face was obvious, but she knew deep down that she was stronger than she felt.

Her classmates and instructors cheered her on, and with their support she finally soared from the zipline — and loved it so much that she went a second time!

Maria developed the courage to participate alongside her peers in every other teambuilding activity during their stay. But more importantly, she learned to let go of fear and believe in herself. “Students are able to take the essential skills learned at Frost Valley and transfer them to classwork, homework, academic pursuits, and to a positive attitude,” Andre says, “even in the most challenging situation.”

THE COURAGE TO SOAR

“Anything is possible with the right mindset and support.”

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From the pressure to fit a certain beauty standard, to the need to develop confidence and nurture self-worth, to the challenge of learning independence through responsible decision-making, young girls today are often faced with a variety of struggles that may even affect the women they grow to become. But with the right guidance, girls can learn how to face these challenges head-on and handle themselves with grace.

Many girls seek leadership skills from groups such as the Girl Scouts of America, who can help them on their journey to building courage, confidence, and character. Frost Valley recognizes the value of such programs, and the need to support girls who wish to learn new skills, develop healthy habits, and gain independence. This is why Frost Valley offers several Girl Scout Weekends throughout the winter, spring, and fall.

Eileen Harrington, a troop leader, has seen, over and over, the positive effect these weekends can have on girls. She has brought the 14 girls that make up Girl Scout Troop 1567 to Frost Valley six times. “For girls entering middle school, and those already in middle school, there is a lot of pressure to conform. Frost Valley offers an escape from the pressures of school and organized sports for the girls,” Eileen explains. “They can lose themselves in exploring nature, being outdoors, learning to work with others, and trusting others.”

Each themed weekend offers activities based on that particular theme, but there are additional lessons the girls learn that provide opportunities for personal growth. “Naturalist” weekend, for instance, teaches forest, wildlife, and water ecology, but the girls also learn lessons about environmental awareness that set them up to become responsible members of their communities. During “Adventures In Leadership,” Scouts practice responsible decision-making and experience fun teambuilding activities, which give them the skills to communicate effectively with others. Girls get in touch with their inner artists during “Art & Nature,” learn about gardening and raising livestock during “Down on the Farm,” and gain a new perspective on healthy eating and exercise at “Healthy Living” — and by attending any of these weekends, they also learn how to take care of their spirit, mind, and body.

“I’ve seen the girls learn teamwork, compromise, and negotiation skills — which are important as the teenage years draw near — and their self-esteem is boosted through these experiences,” Eileen says. “They even gain independence in terms of daily living: making choices for what they wear, what they eat, what activities they want

to participate in. These are important skills, and it’s a good opportunity for the girls to grow and let parents step back.”

Each lesson learned during Girl Scout weekends offers a small but positive transformation in girls’ lives. They encourage each other to try new things. They cheer each other on, and offer a helping hand when one of their troop-mates is struggling through a challenge. If one is feeling down, the others help lift her up — no one is left behind.

“The troop character improves with each trip to Frost Valley,” Eileen says. “The girls come to understand each other a little better, and learn a little more about themselves when they go through different experiences with their friends. I don’t think that these changes are dramatic, but rather subtle. Frost Valley is a touchstone that provides shared memories for the girls.”

A BEACON FOR GIRLS

“At Frost Valley, they can lose themselves in exploring nature, being outdoors, learning to work with others, and trusting others.”


In 2008, to commemorate Frost Valley YMCA’s 50th year in the Catskills, the Board of Trustees resolved to begin a tradition of recognizing the outstanding individuals who have been instrumental in service and leadership to our organization. The following individuals have been inducted into our Hall of Fame for their contributions to the founding, continued success, and legacy of Frost Valley.

PAST HONOREES

HALL OF FAME

2014 HALL OF FAME HONOREES

Frank Ketcham

Debbie Ketcham, Trustee Mike Ketcham

& Billy Heath, children of Frank

Clara Hasbrouck

Trustee Judith Pasnik

& Jan Leas, friend of Clara

John Ketcham

Jody Ketcham, spouse of John

& Steve Ketcham, son of John

Dr. Ira Greifer

Frost Valley CEO Jerry Huncosky

& Dr. Ira Greifer

2008D. Halbe Brown

Woodruff J. “Woody” EnglishEva Gottscho

2009Helen Geyer

James C. Kellogg

2010Walter T. Margetts

2011Jane Brown

Tatsuo & Emiko HonmaCharles Scott

2012R. Fenn PutmanDr. Jerome Wolff

2013Paul B. Guenther

David KingHoward Quirk

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RENAMING THE WELCOME CENTEROn June 8, 2014, Frost Valley YMCA lost our beloved trustee and friend, Fenn Putman, who left an indelible mark on our culture, programming, and impact. Fenn, who served on our board since 1972 (the longest term of any member to date), had a remarkable hands-on approach, attending every Frost Valley event and summer camp check-in. For this reason, we have renamed our welcome center “The R. Fenn Putman Welcome Center” in his memory, so that all who arrive here are greeted with Fenn’s same warm and inviting spirit.

Fenn’s children, James and Missy, unveil Fenn’s plaque that is now

displayed in the newly named R. Fenn Putman Welcome Center.


PROGRAM PARTNERSBOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NEWARK A partnership providing opportunities for Newark youth to experience Frost Valley YMCA camp, empowering them to succeed and excel

LA CASA DE DON PEDRO A community development corporation offering comprehensive social services to Newark and surrounding areas, with particular expertise in serving the Latino community

CHARTWELLS An educational dining service partnering with Frost Valley to promote the goal of providing tasty, wholesome food for every camper and guest

EASTERN & WESTERN SUFFOLK AND NASSAU COUNTY BOCES The Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) provide shared educational programs and services to school districts within the state, including partnering with Frost Valley to bring environmental education programs to a variety of school districts

PARTNERING COMMUNITY CENTERS (PCCI) A program that bridges communities and builds relationships through educational and cultural enrichment for children in the Greater Newark Area

PREP FOR PREP An independent school educating leaders and preparing them for the future with a clear sense of social responsibility

ROAD SCHOLAR®

An organization providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over

RUTH GOTTSCHO KIDNEY FOUNDATION & THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE A partnership that allows children with kidney disease to attend summer camp at Frost Valley with professional medical support

TOKYO YMCA A program for Japanese international families in the U.S. on temporary work transfer, providing them the opportunity to join together for language and cultural immersion at camp

USAIMMERSION A local not-for-profit organization offering fellowships to attend Frost Valley YMCA Day Camp for free to those families interested in participating in their international cultural immersion program

WATERSHED AGRICULTURAL COUNCIL (WAC) WAC works with farm and forest landowners in the NYC Watershed region by partnering with Frost Valley to run and maintain Frost Valley’s model forest.

YOUNG ADULT INSTITUTE An organization creating hope and opportunity for people with developmental and learning disabilities through a wide variety of programs, including the Frost Valley experience of “Mainstreaming at Camp”

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ANNUAL GIVINGOur kind and caring community of donors who support Frost Valley YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign is crucial to the life-changing experiences that take place here throughout the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Ensuring that all children and families can participate in our programs, the generous support of donors like you provides financial assistance to individuals who otherwise would not have such life-enhancing opportunities. Without this loyal commitment to our mission, thousands would miss out on the joy of exploring the wilderness, laughing with friends in a cabin, or making memories around a campfire.

PROJECT 332Are You In? Join us! Visit project332.org to learn more.

RESEARCH PARTNERSEPA: CASTNET (THE CLEAN AIR STATUS AND TRENDS NETWORK) Providing long-term monitoring of air quality in rural areas to determine trends in regional atmospheric nitrogen, sulfur, and ozone concentrations and deposition fluxes of sulfur and nitrogen pollutants in order to evaluate the effectiveness of national and regional air pollution control programs

INSTITUTE OF ECOSYSTEM STUDIES Studying Frost Valley’s Model Forest and offering public education and outreach

NADP (NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION PROGRAM) Monitoring the Mercury Deposition Network, the Nation Trends Network, and the Ammonia Monitoring Network to provide data on the amounts, trends, and geographic distributions of acids, nutrients, and base cations in precipitation

NEW YORK CITY DEP ROUNDOUT/NEVERSINK STREAM PROGRAM Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) surveying erosion sites along Biscuit Brook and both branches of the Neversink

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Monitoring gage station, Biscuit Brook and Neversink Watershed Research, studying forest nutrients

WATERSHED AGRICULTURE COUNCIL Long-term monitoring of Frost Valley’s Model Forest


FROST VALLEYFOUNDERS SOCIETY ($50,000 and above)

Mr. Bud CoxPaul and Diane GuentherJ. C. Kellogg FoundationNational Recreation FoundationPeter R. and Cynthia K. Kellogg FoundationThe Estate of R. Fenn PutmanRuth Gottscho Kidney FoundationVictoria Foundation

21ST CENTURY CLUB ($25,000-$49,999)

Mr. Robert HainesWilliam Burnett Charitable Foundation, Penney Burnett IMO Fenn PutmanWilliam E. Simon Foundation

SLIDE MTN SOCIETY ($5,000-$24,999)

William E. BakerRichard Bell and Meredith Rush-BellDavid Bieler and Nancy BisahaBloomberg L.PBlue Hill Lodge and CaféJune M. BlumCatskill Watershed CorporationJerold and Karen Dorfman IHO Dr. Frederick KaskelEJ Grassmann TrustAl Filreis IMO Halbe Brown IHO KWH/CPCW staff at PennGeorge W. Bauer Family FoundationRafik and Kathryn GhobrialJerry Huncosky and Patti Candelari IMO Fenn PutmanJohn Ben Snow Memorial TrustRick and Phyllis Kaskel IMO Fenn Putman and Danny Shelburne IMO James GiargianaJeffrey Kaufman and Nancy GormanMichael and Lolly Ketcham IMO John D. Ketcham

Takashi KousakaLandsberger FoundationTom and Donna Margetts IMO Fenn PutmanThe McCabe FamilyBob Messick and EV Janopaul IMO Fenn Putman IHO Jim VaughanMontclair Kimberley AcademyJohn and Irma O’Brien IMO Bridget O’BrienCheng Ong and Sara Tansari IMO Fenn PutmanParum Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey IMO Fenn PutmanPrudential FoundationLeonard RobinsonMr. Derek SchoonmakerBarbara Spitz IMO Fenn Putman IHO Jerry HuncoskySundman Family Charitable FundUnion FoundationJim and Bobbi Vaughan IMO Fenn PutmanGary and Nina Wexler IHO Al FilreisYMCA of the USA

WAWAYANDA CLUB ($1,000-$4,999)

William H. AbbottAmeriprise FinancialDanielle and Peter AndruszkiewiczANNA Northeast, Inc.Irwyn and Lucy ApplebaumAutism SpeaksRichard and Betsy Bain IMO R. Fenn PutmanBerry Family Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey IMO Fenn PutmanGayle M. Blum IMO Eric Paul Blum IHO Al FilreisJeffrey and Sandra Bohn IHO Shaina, Mariah and Braxton BohnBottini FuelThe Boyd FamilyEileen BradleyMr. and Mrs. Mitchell Brock

Anne C. BrowerMatt Buczek and Paulann FirmenderRussell J. BurnsDavid Capriotti and FriendsMichael A. Chaberski IMO Connor DonohueAndrew and Lise ChapmanClaryville Fire DepartmentGerald Conroy and Marg HosbachMr. and Mrs. Hunter W. Corbin IMO Fenn PutmanMrs. Joan D. CoughlanCVS Caremark Corporation Employee Political Action CommitteeJeffrey and Kelly DalyDavid and Jennifer Hollenbaugh Family Fund of the Community Foundation of New JerseyDay Family FoundationMike and Lorraine DeanDanielle Define - Northeast StructuralDell Make A Difference - Matching Gifts ProgramDeWalt H. Ankeny, Jr. Fund of the Minneapolis FoundationKathryn DobbsRichard Doremus IMO Fenn PutmanRobin and Laura Dunlop IMO Frankie DunlopCraig and Jamie DuntonLaura Ettelman-Gunter and Sheldon GunterJames A. Ewen IMO Ed and Liz Ewen IHO Al FilreisStacey Farley IMO Casey KetchamMark Feinberg and Pamela JenkinsChristopher Fink IMO Fenn PutmanFrederick G. Meissner, Jr. Fund of the Community Foundation of New JerseyRobert FriedmanThe Furuya FamilyMrs. Helen GeyerChris and Vanessa GiampapaSean and Sandra Gogerty IHO Dominic Hunter and Clark Briggs

Debbie Reich and Josh Goldberg IHO Elizabeth GoldbergMary and Kingdon Gould, Jr.Edgar GreeneLee GriffinThomas and Kathy Grocholl IMO Jacqualine GrochollSven and Cheryl GrotrianDavid and Susan Haight IMO Jane Smith and Fenn PutmanHarry and Anne Ratner Fund of the Jewish Communal FundRichard D. Harvey and Catherine HarveyGates and Mary Ellen Hawn IMO Reding Fenn PutmanTed B. HiltonSteven HochbergThomas and Christine HolsappleThomas A. Inck IHO Julie Schreiber and Michaela O’ConnellJames and Eileen Thomas FundJanopaul Family Fund of the Silicon Valley Community FoundationJP Morgan Chase FoundationJudith A. and Mara S. Doan Memorial Scholarship FundRobert and Alicia Kaplan-ShermanMr. and Mrs. James Kellogg, Jr.Ted and Laura Kiesewetter IMO Fenn PutmanMark Kramer IHO Al FilreisKerry and Michael Gibbs IHO Kendra and her sistersMr. and Mrs. Thomas V. LeedsDeborah LevinAudrey Levine IMO Barbara LevineMichelle Levister IHO Al FilreisHowie LipsonThe Lomauro Family IMO Fenn PutmanThe Lumby FamilyReina Marin BassiniJohn and Amy Melican IMO Jack MelicanSusan and Reimer MellinJoy Messer IHO Lila CohenThomas and Diane MoriartyScott and Bonnie Moroff

GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGED Frost Valley YMCA would like to thank the following donors for supporting our mission through gifts to our Annual, Capital, and Endowment Funds in 2014. We appreciate the support of our donor community.

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New Canaan, Connecticut Y- Princesses and Y-Guides New Jersey Sharing Network Foundation IHO Riley’s DanceNew York State YMCA Funds, Inc.Nicholas Martini FoundationBruce OrnsteinLynne and Archie Palmer, Jr.Michael Pasnik IHO Judy PasnikMichael and Judith PasnikMark S. Perwien and Laurie S. GoodmanPierson Family Foundation, Inc. IMO Fenn PutmanSteven D. Purkis IMO Eric BlumJeffrey, Jennifer, Audrey and Emily Putman IMO R. Fenn Putman IHO Jordan Reisman, Shelly Karan and Windsong VillageMarilyn Richardson IMO Luther S. RoehmCharles and Louise RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Stephen C. RoehmRolling V Bus CorpJim Ronca and Deb Baird IHO Al FilreisMr. David Sacker and Dr. Darcy HayesSandra Atlas Bass and Edythe and Sol G. Atlas Fund, Inc.The Schaefer FamilyJeff and Cindy Schechter IHO Al Filreis IHO Emiliano Burr and Stephen GraneyMargaret Schiffer IHO Eddie BaileyMike and Debbie SchifferDaniel and Meghan Schorr IMO Connor DonohueAndrea Shallcross and Jonathan BurnJim, Jere, Maya and Avram Sirkis IHO Portia LundiSobel Affiliates Inc.Leigh TeeceJim TischDoris and Martin TraumullerUnitedHealth GroupChristopher and Nicole VescioRobin WachenfeldMrs. Mary T. WheelerAlan and Clarissa Willemsen IMO Fenn PutmanEd and Stacey Witz IHO Dominic Hunter, Clark Briggs, Amelia Dunnell and Elissa Raduazzo

Rick and Kelly Wormeli IHO Stu, Tamara and the Dialysis Center Staff of the 1980s’Jay and Nancy Zises IHO Al Filreis

WILDCAT MTN CLUB ($500-$999)

Allison-Devore General Contractors, Inc.Joseph and Nancy ArcieriNisha AroraJohn Paul BeltranThomas Bender IMO Eric BlumBNY Mellon Community PartnershipJoseph and Daryl BorenPaul Brown IMO Halbe and Jane BrownMr. and Mrs. Willard Brown IMO Fenn PutmanAngela ButlerAlison Buxton and Family IMO Fenn PutmanLinda CabotThe Chase Family IHO Lenape, Susky and Outpost VillagesJohn ClementsLadd and Carolyn ConnellMr. and Mrs. Robert Constable IMO Fenn PutmanCheryl CookWilliam D’AngeloTimothy and Jessica Dymond IMO Fenn PutmanThe Eddings FamilyJoe ElliottCW English and PB BlackRandi EpsteinThe Ffrench FamilyThe Fleischauer FamilyDaniel and Chantal ForgerHoward Kerbel and Beth FuquaRobert Gardiner IMO Fenn PutmanMorris GoldGoldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift ProgramRobin Kahn and Kirby GookinEmily GormanHaight Family Charitable Foundation IMO Fenn Putman IMO Kate Hudig, Carl Hudig and Jane SmithBarbara Hale IMO John and Casey KetchamHerzog’s / Kingston Plaza

Sally HillStephen Holt and Virginia English IMO Woodruff and Carolyn EnglishTatsuo and Emiko HonmaHiroaki HoshinoShuichi and Miho HoshizumiDonald Hunnewell and Kyra BromleyWilliam Hunter and Kathleen FinneganMs. Margaret A. JacobsenGail JanowitzJones Charitable Foundation IMO Eric and Geoff BlumKatie Kelly IMO Eric Blum, Kristi Foster and Connor DonohuePatrick KeoghJody Ketcham IMO John and Casey Ketcham IMO Danny Shelburne IMO Fenn PutmanSteven Ketcham IMO John and Casey KetchamSara, Likli and Ikuo KobayashiAllan Korenberg and Robin Shanen IMO Cyla and Hersh KorenbergJohn and Kathleen KryznefskiRobert and Elaine LeBuhn IMO R. Fenn PutmanNina and Steven LernerRebecca Lewin IMO Connor DonohueThe Lieb Family IMO Fenn PutmanSeth LipsayAnne Olmstead LonamLoretta A. Lundberg and Robert H.TillmanChristine Lyons IMO Connor DonohueM & M Auto GroupRobert and Stephy MargettsMr. and Mrs. Jason MartinWilliam and Kate McCabe IMO Connor DonohueMorris McDonaldMerck FoundationRobert Miller

Mike MiskelleyLourdes Montoro IMO Eric Blum, Jane and Halbe Brown, Jane Smith and Rose SenatoreMunicipal Securities Rulemaking Board IMO Fenn PutmanGeorges Nahitchevansky and Linda YasskyJerry and Cynthia NigroRuss and Janet OechsleDon PadrickPepsico Foundation Matching Gift ProgramBill and Cathy Primack IHO Al FilreisJohn and Ellen QuinnPriscilla Quirk IMO Howard QuirkAndrew Rachleff IHO Al FilreisMark and Julie Raskin-Gross IHO Hannah Raskin-Gross, Hannah Albertine and Al FilreisVolker and Kathleen RegenauerMatthew Ryan and Gail MorrisEugene Schaefer and Diane GencoPaul SchwartzbergJames and Janet SollerBill SonsinAnne StevensonEdwin Su IHO Dr. Frederick KaskelKen and Hatsumi SuyamaBarbara TaylorTitan Drilling, Co.


Josh, Ellie, Sasha and Mattie Tucker IMO Robert Tucker IHO Susky and Pokey-Totem VillagesKarin Turer IHO Joseph Berlin Pavey, Henry Blezard, and William BlezardChristopher and Leah Tzimenatos IHO Matt StephensonU.S. Bank Foundation Employee Matching Gift ProgramUBS Matching Gift ProgramDan Weir, Alison Ryczek and Ruby WeirAdam Weiss IHO Al FilreisThe Wettick/Vennema FamilyMr. Robert R. WilkeMs. Vicky WilliamsJohn and Adrienne Zabriskie IHO Andrew CapobiancoClaudia Zeldin and Dan Katzner IHO Nina KatznerAlmaz Zelleke

DOUBLETOP MTN SOCIETY ($100-$499)

Kaya Abe MageeThe Abramson FamilyJames AckerleyDan AckermanKathryn Adorney IMO Leila M. AdorneyAIG Matching Grants ProgramMatthew AlexanderMs. Carol AllanDavid Allen and Gayle Rivers IMO Halbe and Jane BrownAllied WorldPeter and Laura AlmasiRikuto AmaoRichard, Melissa and Olive AmdurAmerican Kidney FundAkiho and Natsuko AndoDavid and Nancy Andrews IHO Kathryn DobbsAOL Matching Gifts ProgramMike and Dina Appleby IHO Max CalabroArch Capital Services, Inc.Steven and Tina ArkoffBarbara A. Arnold, NQACTJohn AronsonElizabeth AustinMarian BachKirstin BaileyBruce and Rebecca Barney

Kate BasilDavid and Joanne BauerAmos and Ann Beason IMO R. Fenn PutmanJames Beckner IHO The Shelburne FamilyDavid Bender and Intissar FakirJohn BengeAmy BennettArthur Bennett and Kay Brover IHO Sophie AndresGregory Benson and Laura WhitmireJenna BergerNicholas BergerRandy and Mary Berger IHO MAC, Mustang and Adventure VillagesDan, Meredith and Michael Bergmann IHO Al FilreisThomas Bergsland IMO Fenn PutmanBethel Woods Center For The ArtsElizabeth and John BethuneAnna BiltonEllen and Jim BlackMary and Marshall BlasAntoinette Blum IMO Eric BlumThe Bonacci FamilyPaulette Ann RobertsAlfred and Carol BonazzoliHeather Bowman and Kam KobeissiNed and Merri BraunsteinCharles and Iris BreinerToni BrinkKristen Briody IHO Leighton Preston and James McCarthyMargaret Brivanlou IHO PAC VillageBroad Horizon CampsTheodore and Marcia BronsnickBennett BrooksAlbert Broscius and Kathryn WeberMs. Karen R. BrownThomas and Suzanne BrownBill and Katherine BrownMr. and Mrs. Peter BrowneBill BruningRussell C. and Shirley F. Buchanan IMO R. Fenn PutmanMs. Barbara Burger and Mr. Thomas Keith IMO Fenn PutmanGail Burns IHO Angus Seager, Lee Saunders and Braxton Bohn

Michael and Marcia BusseyJohn ButlerRobert ButtelJeffry Cadorette IMO Joseph H. CadoretteErin CalveyLinda Campbell IMO Robert LudwigCampus Copy CenterLou Capello and Wendy Brackman-CapelloJames Capobianco and Holly Hilton-Capobianco IHO Sophie Mancini and Andrew CopobiancoThe Cariello Family IMO Connor DonohueJoan Carmody IMO Jean TiffanyJames CarpenterEllen Carroll IHO Leighton Preston and Steven MoroffSteven and Janet ChabalikMrs. Laraine A. ChaberskiVirginia Chambers IMO Jerry ChambersBenjamin and Mary Lynn ChildDani ChittendenKatharine ChuteBarbara Clapp IMO Fenn PutmanDeborah Clapp IMO Fenn PutmanJohn and Patricia Clapp IMO Fenn PutmanWilliam ClarkeRick Cobb and Elizabeth CoashThomas Cochran IMO Fenn PutmanSara CoelhoRon and Sue Coeyman IHO Stella HudnallDaniel Cohen IMO Fenn PutmanDavid and Laurie Cohen IHO Al FilreisJonathan Coleman IMO Jerry StarobinRichard and Barbara Collins IHO James VaughanThe Colorado Yurt CompanyMary Combs IHO Clarke, Spencer and MilesWilliam Connolly and Tiffany Lenz Connolly IHO The Ketcham Chapel and the timeless value of loveJim and Susann ConnorsMr. Peter S. CorbinJames and Marilyn CotesworthDavid and Randi Coun

Amy Courtney and Shelle EdgeLesley Cox IHO Sarah Heffernan, Annabeth Kelly, Michaela O’Connell and Haley BeubisFrances Crighton IHO Chris and Nikki VescioNancy Croot IHO Judith PasnikDeborah Cunningham IHO Zoey and Lana CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Thomas Daly IHO Jeff, Kelly and Erin DalyJeff Dapuzzo IHO HadlyThe D’Auria FamilyDavid M. Marvi Family FundMichael DavisMr. and Mrs. Michael H. DawsonAnnamarie De La CruzDan DeChellisAnthony DeCurtisMr. Michael DeeDebra Del VecchioGeraldine DelpreteDr. Dean Dent and Mrs. Anita SpiveyJoseph and Hellin Desiderio IHO The Hyde and D’Alassadiro FamiliesEric DevineMichael DeVitaErin DeWard IHO Hannah Raskin-GrossJohn and Rosalee DiIulioAnn DixonGregory DjanikianCaroline Donohue IMO Connor DonohueMr. and Mrs. Patrick Donohue IMO Barbara MaxwellRemi and Reah DonohueChristina Dorena FeyCarmel Dorn and Brian SweeneyDavid DouglassMr. and Mrs Stephen DowlingMitchell and Donna Drach IHO Parker Van Nostrand and Shannon CraneAlexander DraperRobert Driever IHO Forest VillageCharlotte Drinkwater IMO Fenn PutmanGunter and Dianne DullyColin DunnJohn DuntleyTara Dwyer IHO Mustang VillageRich and Heather Eddings

WILDCAT MTN CLUB continued

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Louis and Cynthia Edgar IMO Fenn PutmanMs. Gert Edwards IMO Aaron Robert ScottRebecca Edwards IHO Mike Voller and Max CalabroJennifer EganRobert and Judith Eichinger IMO Dr. Ira GreiferRachel EisenhauerSue, Steve, Rachel and Mike EisenhauerStacey and Paul ElconinJohn and Kristin EmyCelia Radek and Larry EngelsteinEnviroventures - Lang Industries, Inc.Raymond and Monica EppingerErts Mechanical, Inc.Estate Planning Council Of Lower Fairfield CountyJanet N. Ettelman IMO Mark SeligLori Evans IHO Shawn Blagmon, Jeremy Sapadin, Adam Hursford and DeQuan FosterMichael and Debra Everett-Lane IHO Adventure and Outpost VillagesTony and Sheila Fant IHO Haley Beubis, Meredith Gray, Jackie Manginelli and Amira RosenbushSamara Farber Mormar IHO Dominic HunterLouis Farrelly IMO Fenn PutmanMr. and Mrs. Steve Faust IHO Dr. Frederick KaskelKevin Fee IHO John O’BrienJoe and Pat Fiamingo IMO Connor DonohueMr. and Mrs. Samuel FilreisSeth FinkelDavid, Parrish and Page FinnDave and Sue Fisher IMO Rev. Dr. Brian D. Weger (VC 1970)Jody Flegal IMO Fenn PutmanMary FleischauerBridget and Michael ForstmannDeQuan FosterFoundation for Jewish Philanthropies from the Daniel Massik Memorial FundWarren FrazierAllan FreiMelanie Brown FreshwatersSteven Friedman

Pete and Carol FurmanPeter and Barbara Gall IMO Fenn PutmanDavid Gansler and Lauren SolatarBarbara and Walter GariglianoThe Garrison FamilyDeborah and Charles E. GasiorWilliam GeddesNina Evans Geiger IMO Jane Norris BrownSusan and Ariana GellerThe Germaine Family IHO Rick KaskelGerman School Of New YorkWilliam GertzRobert GhiradellaJohn Giannotti and Toni Vielehr IMO Oran GiannottiAlice Giarrusso IMO Mark SeligNoelle GiesseAdam Gold and Andrea Marcus IHO Aidyn Gold’s Bar MitzvahWilliam and Nili GoldMr. Kenneth GoldsteinHilary Gomes IHO Brian Silverstein and Theresa DeLuciaKenneth and Joanne GoodchildGrant and Debbie GoodeveGoogle Matching Gifts ProgramJacob GordonToshiro and Emiko GotoMark GottdenkerDawn Gottschalk IMO My MotherClaudia Gould IHO Hika SalpeterMs. Sherri GrahamCharles GrayJoshua GreenspanRobert and Yuriko GrendaGrey’s Woodworks, Inc.Julia GrimesPatricia GrimleyMr. Lewis GrochollAdam GroothuisIsabel GuarcoRyan HaffelPeter Hagerman IMO Fenn PutmanGeorge and Nancy HallockMr. Wayne R. HambrechtChristopher Hamilton and Donna DediemarWilliam H. HamiltonSean and Tomomi HanaganGary and Alla HandelRosanne and Francis Hangarter IMO Fenn Putman

Michael Harnett and Roslyn Diamond IHO Joan ForstnerJames and Sharon HarriganPaul and Karen Hartigan IHO Matilda Armstrong and Amelia DunnellLiz HarveyClara R. Hasbrouck IMO Merle GlickMark and Alissa Hathaway IHO Tom O’Connor, Dyami Viera, Ben Baldassare and Tim O’ConnorTony Havens and Abigail Lyne IMO Ruth and Gene LyneLiza HechtE. Starr HedrickBrendan Heldenfels and Stephanie CerinoAndrew and Meghan Henderson IMO Elizabeth T. HendersonHerbert and Helene Lewis Charitable Fund IHO Jim and Bobbi VaughanRolla HermanPaul HesslerBob and Kay Hettler IMO Danny ShelburneNoburu HibinoDrs. George and Helene HillJoseph Hinshaw, III IMO Fenn PutmanAmanda HinskiChristine HinskiPeter HinskiBonnie Hirschmann IMO Danny Shelburne IMO Carl HessRobert and Lucia HollandJohn and Janet HolsappleGene and Mary Holtzman IMO Reding Fenn PutmanKen Fish and Kyoko HonmaJD HorwitzTodd HoughtalingKevin and Maria HoylerDr. Dawn HuebnerLarry Hugg and Dori Kelner IMO Raymond F. and Louise S. Hugg

Sam HughesMichael HussarMariko IkedaLaura S. IngersollRichard and Anita InzMr. and Mrs. Satoshi IshikawaJoseph and Lauren ItalianoLeigh Jackson IHO Barbara SpitzRobin JacksonEdward Jacobson IHO Al FilreisChris Jardine and Jane OlsenLee and Liz Jarit IMO Connor DonohueMartin and Patricia JenisEdward JenkinsMona JhaJohn H. Eschenberg, Inc.Laura Johnson and Stefano NeseJanet Jones IMO Fenn PutmanRobert and Cristle JuddVerona Junior Women’s Club IMO Connor DonohueNancy KachlineCas and Mary Kaffke IMO Fenn PutmanErica KaskelJessica KaskelJonathan Kaskel IMO Edward and Ruth KaskelEmily KatznerStuart KauferCraig Kaufman IHO Cheryl Kaufman


Gary KaufmanJoan Kaufman IHO Gary Kaufman and his class of 8th gradersWayne and Michele KaufmanNorman Gurfinkel and Shirley Kay IMO Casey KetchamRobert KerriganRichard and Valerie Kezer IMO Fenn PutmanVeronica Kiernan IHO Dr. Frederick KaskelDaniel KimJoan Kim IHO Al FilreisDave and Shirley King IMO Halbe and Jane BrownHenry and Marcy KleinMary KnowlesAnne Howland KnudsonThe Kobeissi FamilyCarl KopfingerMinoru KosugiRichard KrellJohn and Jacqueline KremerPaul KrickhahnRon Kronmal and Flavia ZaroRev. and Mrs. David KrotchkoRich KrudnerChristopher and Doreen KrummackPhilip Kulina IMO James K. GiargianaMary KuntzPeggy KurasAaron and Nicole LaFaveMichael William Lalosh, IIIMarty and Eileen LandmanCarey F. LathropPeter and Stacey Laughter IHO Fiona Crane and Mariel WettickDavid Lawrence and Caroline Kim IMO Jung Ju KimChristine Lee and Douglas Cox IMO Winton LeeEdmund LeFevre and Keith WiggsKatherine LeffKlaus C.J MordhorstAndrea LevingerJacob Lewis IHO Mariel Wettick and Fiona CraneJames and Wendy Leynse IHO Althea Cane and Hannah Raskin-GrossJudy Lieberman IHO Al Filreis

Erica LinAnne Linder IMO Connor DonohueJohn Lipsky and Zsuzsanna KaraszIHO James VaughanDari Litchman and Jonathan DahanDaniel Livingstone and Mary Crotty IMO Fenn PutmanLauren Lomauro IMO Connor DonohueDanny and Nancy LouieGail Ludwig IMO Robert LudwigRosanne LufranoMaura Lockhart and James M., Maggie and James LukendaJunzhi MaJames MacDonald IHO Al FilreisAndrea MacHlittJohn MacintoshGlen MacLeodNicki MacyMr. and Mrs. D. MahoneyMichael Maillet and Julie O’Sullivan Maillet IHO Rick Kaskel and Jessica KaskelPaula Rothenberg and Greg Mantsios IMO Connor DonohueMichael Marder IHO Abby and PaulKazumi MatsumotoJeremy MatzGail Mayron-King IHO Kay Charity and Paul JohannessenJulia MazzeoJoseph and Laura McCabeBill and Mary McCuenRachel McDanielJack and Kim McDonaldChristopher and Lianne McElhoneEileen McGeeverRichard and Victoria McGlynn IMO Fenn PutmanStephen McGrathDoris McLeod IHO Al FilreisMrs. Jacqueline McMullenTerry and Rhonda McNamaraRichard and Patricia Mead IMO Connor DonohueRobert and Anne Marie Melican IMO Jack MelicanSteven and Patricia MessingerMetropolitan Golf Association Foundation IMO R. Fenn PutmanKaren Michaud

Mike Schulte Memorial FundMichael MiktusJolie Miller IHO Jack KryznefskiLisa Miller IHO Deb CunninghamMichael MillerMr. and Mrs. Anthony Miloscia IMO Anthony R. Miloscia, Jr.Vincent MiressiAntonina MitrofanovaMr. Soichiro MiuraSteve and Bronwyn Mohlke IMO Howard and Barbara QuirkMondelez International FoundationLarry MonetaChip MoodyLeon C. Moore IHO Dr. Rick KaskelWilliam and Linda Moran IMO Fenn PutmanAllan MorjikianAdalaide Morris IHO Al FilreisCJ MorrisJoyce Morrissey IHO Jamie Duff and Samvel KhachatryanPatrick MouterdeMuller Family Fund IMO Fenn PutmanMary Mullin IHO Al Filreis IHO Mike Voller, Max Calabro and Pat ManionJohn MumfordSheila Murnaghan IHO Hannah AlbertineBrian Murphy and Catherine Larimer IHO Ben GordonPatty MurphyTodd and Lesley Murray IHO Forest, Susky and Adventure VillagesMary MuscaJonas and Marie NachsinPatricia NachtigalKatsuro NagaiYuji NaitoKen and Kathy Nathanson IMO Carol Chandler SussmanDiane Naylor IHO Gary KaufmanKathy and Scott NebenhausJim Neilson and Jeanne Pfaff IHO Al FilreisThe Neversink AssociationNew Jersey Family MagazineCharles and Anglesea Newman

Mary and Dick Newman IMO R. Fenn PutmanRick NicholsPaul E. NicollianNadine NodhturftBrian Nold IHO Pokey-Totem Village, Arthur Evanson and Julie KyrejkoJulie NorrisMillie NunnNYC Salt IHO Dan DeChellisJohn NystromLouis and Rose Marie O’BrienNoah O’ConnorYoko Oka IMO Jane BrownTadashi OkazakiMeichin OngMisako OnoFrank and Sandra OrtizFranklin and Arlene OsmanYuta OtakeDenise OwensFred PajerskiMr. Robert Palasits IMO Carol and Anna PalasitsTom and Denise PalasitsJuan Pardo and Cristina AlegriaRoger and Meredith ParsonsJackson PattersonGreg Peach and Lynn ConoverKaren and Jim PensieroMary and Steven Pepperman IHO DeQuan Foster and Steven MoroffBrian PermanAlison Perry IMO Malcom PerryKinshasa Peterson IMO Eleanor PetersonWilliam PfaffSarah Pidgeon IMO Connor DonohueAlbert Pinkall and Barbara HurleyPlainfield Community Outreach, Inc. - Grace’s Kitchen IMO Fenn PutmanJan and Allison Plass IHO Al Filreis IHO Forest and Pokey-Totem VillagesSusan Poisson-DollarKimerly Polak GuerreroRachel Polton IMO Colin DonavanDarrell PomeroyNancy PopeDavid PoplarMr. and Mrs. James M. Porter

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Edward Powers, Leo Powers and Gabriella DifilippoLeighton PrestonDale and Eva PricePaul and Gayle Puskuldjian IHO Jamie DuffJohn and Elizabeth RafterJohn Raftery IMO Fenn PutmanDion RanckRandom House, Inc. Matching Gift ProgramRobert RappSena Rasun-MahendraShawn ReedThe Regan FamilyRobert Lowe and Janet ReisLewis Reisman IMO Dr. Ira GreiferLarry ReisnerNancy and Leela Reyes IHO Lakota VillageMark and Dawn Richardson IMO Luther S. RoehmJohn RichettiRick’s Tire ServiceHadley RiersonAlexander and Ashley RitzheimerDominick RizzoRobyn Roberts IHO Gary KaufmanJean RodiePaul Romano IHO Lisa MillerKim-Adele Rosner IHO Jack KryznefskiRobert Ross IHO Jerry DorfmanMs. Benita D. RountreeMelissa Herr RubinSarah Rubin IHO Sacky VillageFrank RutanJon and Debbie Sands IHO Jerry DorfmanRiho SasakiRyosuke SasakiShiho SasakiNaomi Sato IHO Marissa Klein and Louisa GrenhamLew Satulsky IMO D. Halbe BrownGail SchargelDavid Scherer WaterWilliam ScheuchAnn Schiffers IHO Paul BrownLeslie Schlessinger IMO Reding Fenn PutmanLouis D. Schwartz

Lawrence SchwartzwaldEdmund Scipione IMO James K. GiargianaRichard Seager and Nancy Brandwein IHO Angus Seager and Paul Brown IHO Windsong VillageLeslie SeeseSasha SeroySewanhaka High School - Skills USA IHO Ann Stanbrough, Dan DeChellis and Donald PadrickMarissa ShadburnEvan Shapiro and Steve Count IMO Orrin T. ShapiroRichard ShapiroSheila Shapiro IHO Sandra Shapiro Bohn IHO The Bohn FamilyShapiro-Levin Family Charitable Fund IHO Al FilreisJeffrey and Linda Shearman IHO Dr. Rick KaskelJames and Susan SheeleyKaryn SheeleyCarolyn Shelburne IMO Danny Shelburne IHO Rick and Phyllis KaskelJota ShohtokuJason and Mindy Sickle IHO Leighton Preston and Noah ZimmermanSusan SilfenEric Silvera IMO Connor DonohueLewis Singer IHO Dr. KaskelFrank SlingerlandBob and Jean SmallMr. Douglas SmithRoger Smith and Patricia SchneiderMark SnowBeth Snyder IMO Connor DonohueSuzanne SpantidosWilliam SpeerAllison StabileAnn (Bro) StanbroughChevy SteerWilliam and Kathryn Steinwedel IHO David and Shirley King IMO Danny ShelburneByron and Janet StierJennie StoverColin StrasserRobert StricklandAlysa Sullivan IHO Shawn Blagmon

Mike and Jean Sullivan IHO Grace MaurerSean Sullivan IHO Lakota, Susky and Tacoma VillagesHelena SultanKathy SweetRenata SzafirowskaLiza SzelkowskiAndy SzymczakYu and Yukiko TakanoJunji TakegamiPeter TarrRaj and Vickie TattaAudrey TaylorFrank and Annmarie TaylorLois and Rodger TighePeter and Leslie Tilles IMO Wendy TillesBrett TillmanCaroline Tonetti, Ph.D. IMO William C. Tonetti, Jr.Top Shelf JewelryBill and Cindy TorresHector TorresEdward and Marian ToyToys “R” Us Matching Gift ProgramMs. Jane E. Treuhaft IHO Al, Hannah and BenJonathan Turer and Suzanne BlezardValerie TurerLarry and Jane Turk IHO Jerry DorfmanKathy Van CleveBlanche Van EttenMaryann VanderventerStacey VarnerVedanta Cultural Foundation USA, Inc. IHO The Frost Valley Program StaffJohn VescioJudith Vitale IHO Rachel KornhauserMaria VivarW.S.M. Onsite Truck & Equipment

Repairs, Inc.Randy and Sue WaltherJoan and Will WargoKengo and Yuko WatanabeRonny and Jo Ann Watts IMO Joseph L. HazzardElizabeth Weaver IMO James K. GiargianaJames and Jane WeigleyPhilip WeingoldBob and Eileen Weiss IHO Dr. Rick KaskelThe West FamilyElizabeth Westley IHO PAC Village and East Valley RanchGretchen and Glenn WhaleyJim and Julie Whamond IMO Fenn PutmanDavid White and Jenny LeeLarry and Wendy WhiteRichard Wilker IHO Jessica Kaskel and Dr. Rick KaskelDonna WilliJeff WilliamsKen WilliamsMs. Rosie Williams IHO Harlan WilliamsMark and Mara Wilson IHO Monica Robles and Hannah Raskin-GrossBrian and Kerry Winiarski IHO Paige Mickel, Hannah Filreis and Jeremy SapadinMr. and Mrs. Stephen WolfDavid and Carole Wood


Justine WoodWoodbourne Lawn & GardenPatricia Woods IMO Eric BlumMr. and Mrs. Harold B. WoolfalkPeyton WorlockKenneth Wormser IMO Fenn PutmanRobert WortzelJeffrey Wright and Carmen EjogoTakeshi YamadaRev. and Mrs. Jun YoshimatsuRuth YostGary Young IMO Connor DonohueJack and Ellen YoungWilliam Young IMO Connor DonohueThe Zehler FamilyFrank and Shirley Zingone

IN-KIND DONATIONS

Beantown Marketing & PromotionsPeter BurnettAl FilreisGoogle GrantsThomas and Kathy GrochollMr. Robert HainesJoyce HartsfieldThomas and Christine HolsappleChris MooneyRiviera ProduceFrank and Emma SalarisPete SchundlerSysco FoodsVictor and Carole TortoriciDouglas VandeusenG. James Veith

We apologize for any errors on our donor list. Please contact us at (845) 985-2291 ext 295 or [email protected] with corrections.

If you would like to donate online go to: frostvalley.org/donate.

DOUBLETOP MTN SOCIETY continued

THE BLUM HOUSE

We gratefully acknowledge contributions to the Blum House Project.

William E. BakerDavid Bender and Intissar FakirThomas BenderDavid BielerAntoinette BlumThe Estate of Eric BlumGayle M. BlumJune M. BlumJeffrey and Sandra BohnThe Buczek FamilyAlison L. BuxtonFrancoise CormonJeffrey and Kelly DalyTimothy and Jessica DymondRich and Heather EddingsThe Eddings FamilyJoe ElliottAl Filreis

Lori GeorgeChris and Vanessa GiampapaTimothy and Marilyn GoolsbyMark GottdenkerDavid and Susan HaightDavid and Maureen HaightEdward and Elaine HealySally HillJerry Huncosky and Patti CandelariDavid and Stephanie JonesRobert and Alicia Kaplan-ShermanKatie KellyRobert and Pearl KirtScott KristyRon Kronmal and Flavia ZaroRaymond and Susan LindsayThe Loewengart FamilyThe Lumby Family

William and Sandi LuthieDavid and Adriana MarconiMarshall and Sterling, Inc.Chris and Lianne McElhoneLourdes MontoroThe Nurse Anesthetists of University of Virginia HospitalJohn and Irma O’BrienSteven D. PurkisMatthew Ryan and Gail MorrisMr. David Sacker and Dr. Darcy HayesThe Schaefer FamilyPeter and Claudia SwainRobert and Joyce ThorneW.B. MasonDan Weir, Alison Ryczek and Ruby WeirPhyllis WilliamsPatricia Woods

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William H. AbbottDavid and Gail BairdMr. and Mrs. Thomas BerryThe Estate of Eric Paul BlumJune M. BlumPaul V. BollermanThe Estate of D. Halbe and Jane A. BrownAlison L. BuxtonA. Vernon and Betty CarnahanMr. and Mrs. Albert ChroneMr. John W. DouglasMrs. Margaret B. DunganSteven and Susan EisenhauerMr. Barton C. EnglishThe Estate of Woodruff J. and Carolyn EnglishMrs. Nicholas C. EnglishN. Conover and Eleanor EnglishThe Estate of Edward and Elizabeth EwenWilliam and Martha FarnanThe Estate of Theodore FenstermacherProfessor Al FilreisMr. and Mrs. Stanley I. GarnettMr. Roger H. GilmanThe Estate of Eva GottschoMr. and Mrs. Paul B. GuentherMr. David Haight, IIIMr. and Mrs. David Haight, Jr.Ms. Charlotte R. HainesMr. Robert HainesMr. and Mrs. William H. HamiltonMr. and Mrs. John HaskinDrs. George and Helene HillMrs. Martha L. HuberMr. and Mrs. J. Maurits HudigMr. James and Dr. Dawn HuebnerMr. Gerald Huncosky and Ms. Patti CandelariDr. and Mrs. Frederick KaskelMs. Shirley Kay and Mr. Norman GurfinkelMr. and Mrs. James C. Kellogg

NEVERSINK SOCIETY Neversink Society members have confirmed their long-term commitment to the mission of Frost Valley YMCA by planning a gift bequest in their wills that help us continue our work many years into the future. If you would like to remember Frost Valley by joining the Neversink Society, contact your lawyer or financial advisor, or call our Development Office at 845-985-2291 for assistance.

Mr. and Mrs. James Kellogg, Jr.John and Jody KetchamMichael and Lolly KetchamDavid and Shirley KingThe Estate of Elizabeth M. KomlineThe Estate of Charles and Marie KremerDavid and Lue LandsbergerMr. and Mrs. W. Thomas MargettsJohn and Susan McCabeRobert Messick and E.V. JanopaulThe Estate of William A. and Elizabeth MitchellThe Estate of Robert and Blair OhausMr. and Mrs. Merrill OlesonThe Estate of Joseph E. PartenheimerMichael and Judith PasnikThe Estate of R. Fenn PutmanThe Estate of Howard and Barbara QuirkPriscilla Quirk-Garvan and Greg GarvanThomas and Eleanore RicciardiThe Estate of Leonard RobinsonThe Estate of Luther S. RoehmThe Estate of Robert L. RookeMr. and Mrs. H. Michael SchifferBillie SchloerbSal and Rose L. SenatoreThe Estate of Hale and Frances SeymourThe Estate of Donald L. and Margaret H. ShermanPeter and Claudia SwainThe Estate of H. Emerson ThomasJames TischThe Estate of Edmund R. and Elsie TombKarin TurerMr. James S. VaughanMs. Robin WachenfeldMr. Stephen WarrenMr. and Mrs. John WellingtonThe Estate of Dr. Jerome M. Wolff


38,362 TOTAL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTSIMPACT AROUND THE GLOBE

SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS

PROGRAM CAMPERS SCHOLARSHIPS

Adventure Camp 31 $40,122.00

Overnight Camp 248 $283,862.00

Farm Camp 20 $22,760.00

East Valley Ranch 24 $42,360.00

Mustang Village 8 $10,077.00

Leadership Programs 11 $14,263.00

Newark Partnership 141 $256,620.00

Kidney Program 14 $26,320.00

Day Camp 93 $21,900.00

TOTALS 590 $718,284.00

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10-49

50-99

100-499

500-999

1000+ guests/ campers

SUMMER CAMPERS

Traditional Sleepaway Campers 1,718

Day Campers 968

Tokyo Summer Campers 354

Adventure Campers 278

Equestrian Campers 227

Farm Campers 214

MAC Program Campers 129

Kidney Campers 26

GROUP & FAMILY RETREAT PARTICIPANTS

School/University Students 4,316

Family Members 3,882

Y Guides 2,317

Other 1,387

Girl Scouts 1,978

Non-Profit Organization Members 1,861

Boy Scouts 686

Church Members 464

Natural Resources Members 138

45% School

Subsidies

37% Summer Camp Scholarships

18% Group & Family

Program Scholarships

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & SUBSIDIES

$865,000.00

$718,284.00

$353,970.00

17,302

School Trip Participants

117

School Break Camp Participants

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FINANCIALS2014 20142013 2013Revenue

Summer Programs 4,151,661 4,021,097

School Programs 2,427,235 2,444,031

Group/Family Retreats & Teambuilding 2,488,360 2,288,740

Tokyo Partnership 737,770 714,487

Other 810,781 809,631

Contributions 1,467,169 1,110,858

Investment Income 525,126 597,265

Total Revenue 12,608,102 11,986,109

Expenses Salaries & Wages 4,770,605 4,737,127

Taxes & Benefits 1,382,052 1,300,882

Food Services 1,996,456 1,871,750

Supplies & Equipment 863,685 912,946

Professional Services & Fees 425,545 491,921

Occupancy/Insurance & R/M 1,528,926 1,471,274

Printing & Promotion 170,081 232,921

Miscellaneous 773,477 1,046,052

Financing Costs 215,486 220,233

Total Expenses 12,126,313 12,285,106

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) before depreciation 481,789 (298,997)

Depreciation 990,674 928,251

Increase (decrease) in Net Assets From Operations (508,885) (1,227,248)

Non Operating Items 304,789 75,998

Total Change In Unrestricted Net Assets (204,096) (1,151,250)

Total Changes In Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (87,524) 671,186

Total Changes In Permanently Restricted Net Assets 382,734 903,568

Increase in Net Assets 91,114 423,504

The 2014 Financial Information Provided Is Unaudited.


STAFF AWARDSELIZABETH KELLOGG AWARD WINNERS Rufino Camano, Maintenance Technician Dan DeChellis, Training & Teambuilding Specialist Sage Mannino, Program Instructor Donald Padrick, Teambuilding Director Ann Stanbrough, Training & Teambuilding Specialist

D. HALBE BROWN AWARD WINNER Katharine Chute, Program Instructor

ROOKIES OF THE YEAR Tom Goodrow, Nurse & Nancy Goodrow, Housekeeper

I AM THIRD AWARD WINNER John Anglin, Chef Manager

VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Maya Doyle, LCSW-R, PhD Dr. Frederick J. Kaskel, Board Member

Sage Mannino, Katharine Chute, Donald Padrick, Ann Stanbrough, Dan DeChellis, Rufino Camano

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BOARD OF TRUSTEESCHAIRMAN Robert B. Haines

PRESIDENT James S. Vaughan

CEO Jerry Huncosky

VICE CHAIRMAN Catherine M. Harvey

TREASURER Peter E. Sundman

SECRETARY Jerold W. Dorfman

VICE PRESIDENTS William E. Baker Professor Al Filreis Robert Messick Judith L. Pasnik Peter E. Sundman

TRUSTEES David B. Bieler John S. Butler Dr. R. Mark Ghobrial Ted B. Hilton Dr. Frederick J. Kaskel Michael D. Ketcham Robert Lomauro John McCabe Amy F. Melican John O’Brien Cheng Ong Barbara Spitz Robin Wachenfeld Mary T. Wheeler

ADVISORY COMMITTEE William H. Abbott Mitchell Brock Andrew Chapman H. Corbin Day Barton C. English Jeffrey S. Kaufman James Kellogg, Jr. Michael P. Lahue Thomas M. Moriarty Shigeko Woolfalk

TRUSTEES EMERITI Thomas W. Berry Hunter Corbin Helen M. Geyer, Co-Director Paul B. Guenther Dr. George J. Hill James C. Kellogg, Co-Director W. Thomas Margetts Gerald H. McGinley

FROST VALLEY YMCA 2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725 TEL (845) 985-2291 EMAIL [email protected] WEB frostvalley.org/donate facebook.com/frostvalleyymca

Documents

Seasons of Change: Frost Valley YMCA 2014 Annual Report