A message from Mark (GAZ) Gaznick

My name is Mark Gaznick, and as many of you know I have been collecting pictures of Camp Hale for sometime now to produce an archive of camps past events and people. Camp maybe small in stature, but it is part of American history being the oldest running camp of its kind in the US. I feel we need to catalog as much as possible to preserve the people and events that make it such the wonderful place it is today.

I have been working on a website to display these photos for all to see and share. But because of life's little snafus this has been taking more time than I thought. So I created a Flickr page to get some of the photos up so people can download and share.

The address is... http://www.flickr.com/photos/pmacelah
I will be posting photos here within the month of all the CHAA events, so check back after every event for new photos.

Thank you for your time, and enjoy. As always, please feel free to
send me, Bobby Nicholas, or Joe Sharmatta any pictures you would like to add to the archive. Our email addresses are located on the CHAA website. And remember we would not have an archive if it wasn't for people who care, just like you.

Thank you again,
Mark Gaznick

2007 Campership Appeal

May 15, 2007

Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 107th Camp Hale season. Joe and Ginny Collins, The Camp Hale Alumni Association, and United South End Settlements, send warmest regards and urge you to support the 2007 Campership Initiative. Your contribution will provide direct financial support to campers in need, and strengthens the ability of U.S.E.S. to provide a summer filled with excitement and adventure to Greater Boston youth who will attend Camp Hale this year.

Two months from now, Squam Lake, and the lodges and cabins of Camp Hale will be filled with the laughter and spirit of a new group of campers. Last year, your generosity helped us to raise more than $3000.00.

This year, with your continued generosity, we hope to double that amount. Your support is our most important means of reaching our goal. Your gift to the 2007 Campership Initiative is an excellent way to support the Camp Hale program. Consider a pledge in memory of a friend or loved one. Ask about a matching gift from your employer. Perhaps a portion of your tax return can be given to Camp Hale. Speak with friends and family about supporting the 2007 Campership Initiative. There are many ways to give and we hope for and appreciate any contribution you can make.

107 years of Camp Hale is an amazing accomplishment. Our efforts are meaningless without your support and we hope to help guarantee that Camp Hale will shine for another 107 years. Your pledge makes it possible, and solidifies the goal of CHAA and U.S.E.S., to enrich the lives of campers and staff alike. The challenges and accomplishments that Camp Hale provides to youngsters are invaluable life lessons. Our combined efforts assures that Camp Hale will provide future generations with the experiences that build character, and transform boys into men. We are excited and optimistic about the future of Camp Hale and hope that we can count on your support once again.

Our appeal to you is for a contribution to the 2007 Campership Initiative. Unable to contribute financially? Consider giving time at the annual Work Weekend. Attend the 2007 Alumni Weekend. Play in the annual Golf Tournament. Come back for Old Homes Day and cheer on the softball team. There are so many ways to give

Click here to donate via the website, and save time and money by making a credit card contribution. It is a safe and secure means of giving. Payments by check or money order can be mailed with the pledge card in the return envelope provided. The website also provides important information on events and dates and keeps you updated on important Camp Hale news.

We are thankful for your gift in any amount, and extend our best wishes to you and your loved ones for a warm and healthy summer.

Sincerely,

Jim De Maggio, President CHAA
Ashley McCumber, President U.S.E.S

Bobby Nicholas's CHAA Archive Initiative and Appeal

My Fellow Alumni,

I hope this letter finds you all in good health. For those that might not know me, my name is Bobby Nicholas, and last April I was appointed as the CHAA historian. The position entails many exciting jobs, one of which is to Archive Camp Hale memorabilia.

The purpose of this mailing is two-fold.

One to invite you to an event on Saturday February 3rd 2007,at Clery's in the South End (more to come). USES President Ashley McCumber has graciously donated space, as well as showcases, so we can create a Camp Hale rotating memorabilia museum.

This brings me to the second purpose of the event, we are asking you bring any Camp memorabilia you might have, so that we may archive it and if you wish, put it on display for a short time period, until which time the item will be returned to you.

We are not asking for you to part with your items, but to give us a chance to record our rich history by way of archiving these items. We are looking into having a special booth set up, which will allow us to document, and record your memorabilia.

As time draws nearer to this event, we will provide more details, with regards to time, and so on. As your historian, I am available to you and would love to hear from all of you. Please contact me with any questions regarding the above event or anything else that might be related to our rich history. I welcome any help, ideas, and thoughts. I hope to see a huge turnout and if you cannot make it, but would like to provide an item for display, we can arrange to possibly pick it up.

Thank you for your time, and please note my contact info.

Regards,
Bobby
e-mail-elah1991@msn.com

Board Meetings - Held on the first Monday of each month at the Harriet Tubman House in the South End.  We encourage all who are members of the alumni, or friends of Camp Hale, to attend these meetings.  Be a part of the organization that helps keep the experience alive.  Contact any member of the CHAA Board of Directors to reserve your spot at the next meeting.