CAMP OPENING ISSUE ... 2010

INTHIS ISSUE...

Making theWorld A Better Place ... 1

Enrollment Desk Update ................ 2

Leaders for Life .............................. 2

DonateYour Used Items ................ 2

Important 2010 Dates ..................... 2

2010 Staff ......................................... 3

MarkYour 2011 Calendars.............. 3

Getting Mail at Camp ..................... 3

The Gratitude List ........................... 3

Golf at the 90th Reunion................ 4

Online Forms -Thanks ................... 4

Heidi Belle Cheley............................. 4

Congratulations to Rahns ............... 4

National Recognition. ..................... 4

Facilities Update ............................. 4

Around the Campfire ..................... 5

Cheley! Frank...Jack...Don ............ 6

“90 Summers” Reunion............... 6-7

List of 2010 Staff ............................ 10

Keep inTouch ..................................11

John Austin Cheley Foundation .. 11

History Snippet: Chief’sWords .... 12

Trigger Bill says...

Too much of the world isrun on the theory that

you don’t need road mannersif you are a five ton truck.

CHELEY COLORADO CAMPS1-800-CAMPFUNWWW.CHELEY.COMEMAIL: OFFICE@CHELEY.COM

The Cheley PACK RAT

The other day I read an article on “Ten lessons learned on being a ‘balanceddad.’” As a new father, I am always looking at ways to balance work, family,exercise, marriage, and personal time. The author of the article, Jeff Prouty,had some wonderful ideas about building a family. He talked about teachingyour children how to plant and grow tomatoes (there will be a tremendouslearning experience about “nurturing”). He also talked about his method ofallowance. At the beginning of each month in an envelope, he would give hischildren their allowance with a note that asked: “How do you intend to save,spend, and share this month’s allowance?” This led into his next point aboutinspiring your children to think about their role in the world. How can theymake the world a better place?

I have been fortunate to be involved with some wonderful organizations fo-cused on giving back to the community and supporting others. Over the pastyear, I have been watching the difference between the mentality of the con-tributor and the contributee. People who are contributing to the bettermentof society and giving to others seem to develop a stronger self-image, astronger sense of purpose and a responsibility for their future. As I havewatched those who are the beneficiary of support, it seems to me that somany times there is a sense of entitlement, a sense of embarrassment, or alack of responsibility. The person giving the support walks away feeling moreempowered and alive than the person receiving the support. As SirWinstonChurchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life bywhat we give.”

Are you contributing to your family, your school, or your community in an ef-fort to make it better? Or are you waiting for others to contribute and do allthe work? This can happen as you help around the house, assist those inneed, and get involved at school or work. Imagine a world where all peoplewere focused on what they could do for others rather than what others coulddo for them. ... Jeff Cheley

MAKING THE WORLD “A BETTER PLACE”

Enrollment Desk Update

As we prepare to celebrate our 90thSeason, we are excited to share that en-rollment numbers are even with last yearat this time. We have campers from 41states and 10 foreign countries.

We do have room for any age camperboth first and second term. Some of ourunits are close to capacity so please con-tact us soon if you know anyone whowould benefit from the Cheley Experi-ence. Email office@cheley.com or call us(after May 14) at 970-586-4244.

LEADERS FOR LIFE

Leaders for Life will celebrate its sec-ond year at Cheley this summer from Au-gust 10th to August 15th. Last summer,over 40 campers spent five days explor-ing their leadership potential and devel-oping their skills to impact their owncommunity. Activities included creatinga vision for the future, living in the mo-ment, communicating for success, lifebalance, breaking through fears, andmuch more.

We enjoyed watching the changesthat occurred for the campers duringtheir short stay at Cheley. TeresaHuggins, the leader of the program, has agift of helping teens to discover their po-tential.

There are still spots available for theprogram this summer. Check outwww.CheleyLeadershipCamps.com formore information.

Important 2010 DatesMay 14: Cheley Business office moves

from Denver to Estes ParkMay 19: Pre-CampWork Crew beginsMay 31: Riding Counselors and

Barn Crew ArriveJune 1: Transportation Crew ArrivesJune 3: Directors and Assistant Direc-

tors ArriveJune 4-5:Wilderness First AidTrainingJune 6: All staff arrive for StaffTrainingJune 16: First term campers arriveJuly 12: First term campers departJuly 12-14:Mid-term tripJuly 14: Second term campers arriveAugust 9: Second term campers departAugust 10-15: Family CampAugust 16-23: Cheley/Children’s Hospi-

tal Burn CampSeptember 3-6: Ninetieth Reunion

The real problemconcerning your leisure

is how to keep otherpeople from using it

is published four times a year by Cheley Colorado Camps to keep the Camp Family informed –send us news and information about you and your friends.The PACK RAT is mailed free of charge to all current campers andstaff, as well as to lifetime and annual members of “Cheley Friends.” Others who are interested may get an annual sub-scription by sending their name and address with a check for $15 to PACK RAT Editor, Cheley Colorado Camps, 601 SteeleStreet, P.O. Box 6525, Denver, CO 80206.

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Around the Campfire: Betty SchachtHistory Snippets, Layout: Pete Gabel

Editor: Jeff Cheley

Any news for the Pack Rat?e-mail to: office@cheley.com

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Winter: 303-377-3616601 Steele St, Denver, CO 80206

Summer: 970-586-4244P.O. Box 1170

Estes Park, CO 80517

DONATE YOUR USED ITEMS

If you have camp items that youcan no longer use, please bring themto camp on opening day. We oftenhave families that are looking forslightly used riding or hiking boots,rain jackets, or other camp items. Wewould love to pass them along tothese families.

My wife Erika had a wonderful ideawhen our son Jackson was born. Everynight before we put him to bed, we doour “Gratitude List”. We talk about whatwe are thankful for and what is wonder-ful in our life. Now, as a one year old, heis not sharing his gratitude yet, but it hasbecome a tradition for us to talk abouthow lucky we are. Each night, we lookback over the day and our life and shareour list. Most nights, it includes our fam-

ily, our friends, our blessing to have awonderful son, our opportunity to watchhim grow up, our appreciation of havingjobs to go to every day, and other dailyblessings.

It has become a wonderful reminderamid the stress and busyness of life thatwe are very fortunate. We are excited tocontinue the tradition as Jackson getsolder and can contribute to our conversa-tion. Great idea Erika! -Jeff

Talent is knowingwhat to do ...“Tact” is knowinghow to do it.

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The Gratitude List

2010 StaffWe are very excited about the

staff for this summer. Paul, Alyseand Angie have been hard at workpreparing for a wonderful summer.

This summer we have 110 re-turning staff and 19 staff who werecampers at Cheley who will be onstaff for their first year. There willalso be 60 staff members who arenew to Cheley Camps bringing newideas and enthusiasm for youth de-velopment.

The staff is constantly changingso if you know any qualified indi-viduals, have them contact us.

After May 14th, they should callthe Estes Park office at 970-586-4244 or email Paul@cheley.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDARSFOR 2011

Applications and/or information forenrolling in Cheley for 2011 will beemailed after the third week of camp.Online enrollment will be activated be-fore final weekend of each term. If youare coming to our Horse Show or FinalWeekend, you can enroll then as well.We enroll on a first-come, first servebasis, and we have had units fill duringour FinalWeekend.

Please do not assume that becausea particular unit was slow to fill up oneyear, that it is always the case. We hatetelling returning families that they areon a wait list, so please enroll early. Ifyou have any questions, please let usknow.

Our dates for the summer of 2011are below. Please mark these dates onyour 2011 calendar:First Term June 15th - July 11thSecond Term July 13th - August 8th

GETTING MAIL AT CAMP!

For all business mail:CHELEY COLORADO CAMPS

(for UPS) 3960 Fish Creek RoadP O BOX 1170ESTES PARK, CO 80517-1170Telephone: 970-586-4244

Land O’ Peaks campers and staff:YOUR NAMEYOUR CAMP UNIT (Lower Ski Hi,Lower Chipeta, Ski Hi, Chipeta,Haiyaha, Senior Chipeta)

CHELEY COLORADO CAMPSP O BOX 1170ESTES PARK, CO 80517-1170

Trail’s End campers and staff:YOUR NAMEBOYS’TRAIL’S END RANCHBOX 380GLEN HAVEN, CO 80532

YOUR NAMEGIRLS’TRAIL’S END RANCHBOX 370GLEN HAVEN, CO 80532

Note: do not use “Cheley ColoradoCamps” forTrail’s End addresses as ittakes several days longer for delivery.

Follow Cheley Camps onTwitter.Just search cheleycamps (oneword) on www.twitter.com tofollow us. We promise we willnot tell you when we are goingto get a cup of coffee or when weare heading to lunch. From timeto time, we have some fun newsto share. During the summer,there is constant Fun Plus thatwe can “tweet” about to sharewith all of you.

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What this country needs– in fact what the

whole world needs –is to settle up and

settle down

Congrats toChris and Amber RahnThe year round team has another

member,Trinity Grace Rahn. She wasborn March 12th inEstes Park andweighed in at 7lbs. 1oz. and was18 3/4 inches longalong with a crazy,full head of hair.Amber reports,“We are enjoying the adventure thateach new day brings with her. She'sgrowing so quickly already and her littlepersonality is emerging. Each new smilejust melts our hearts.Trinity has been en-joying meeting the horses here on theranch and she is looking forward to see-ing everyone at camp this summer.”

ONLINE FORMS Thank You!

Kudos to all of the parents whohave completed their forms for thissummer.We appreciate your help.Recognitions to the first ten camperfamilies to have completed their forms.Jack Schnieders, Sterling &AmandaSoper, Jay Sidhu,Dimitri Culpepper,Alexis Kadey, Reid Christianson,Jacques Decalo Sarah Kozlowski, Jen-nifer Evans. Way to go!!

Most of the needed forms are avail-able online. If you haven’t completedyour forms for this summer, pleasecomplete them by June 1st at the nat-est. If you didn’t receive the login infor-mation, go towww.cheley.com/session/new and clickon the password reminder link to getyour login information.You can also callour office or email office@cheley.comfor assistance.We are always open tofeedback on our new procedures if youhave frustrations or ideas on how wecan improve.We need to have all of theforms complete by JUNE 1st at the lat-est to prepare for the summer.

Golf at the 90th Reunion

Andy Kinzer is organizing a golftournament to kick off the 90th Reunionthis summer. The tournament will beon Sept 3,2010 in Estes Park and willstart at 10 AM with the 1st tee time.Wehave 24 slots at this time. (I think wecan get more.)There will be coffee anddonuts in the parking lot before, so planto arrive by 9:30. If you want to begrouped with certain people, let meknow.

Tournament cost will be $65.00.This is for green fees, cart and prizes. Ifyou have questions about please let meknow. Phone 970 856-4210, Cell 303325-4127 or Email: akinz@netzero.net.

National RecognitionCongratulations to Carole Cheley

who received the AIC Speedy AltmanAward from the Association of Independ-ent Camps at the AIC/ACA National con-ference in Denver this past February.Carole follows father-in- law, Jack Cheley(1983) and husband Don Cheley (1990) asan honoree. Jeff Cheley was the ProgramChair for the AIC Conference planning anexcellent selection of sessions for otherIndependent Camp Professionals attend-ing the conference.

Facilities UpdateOne of the distinct differences be-

tween Cheley Colorado Camps andmany other summer camps is the qualityand historical significance of our variousstructures that are steeped in tradition.Each year, our site and facility staffspends the off-season maintaining andimproving the integrity of our property.This winter, they were busy re-plumbingChipeta Kitchen, renovating the BTEboathouse, installing new doors inChipeta Lodge, repairing all the drips,drafts, and leaks that occur during theyear, and restoring some old staff hous-ing.

In addition, they have been busywith fire and beetle mitigation, annualvehicle maintenance, ranch manage-ment, and their annual list of requests.All of this while accomplishing days ofthankless snow plowing. Oh, and Mikehas been busy with our new and im-proved waste management and recy-cling system. They can’t wait to showyou what they did over the winter.

Heidi Belle Cheley

Many of you know and love Donand Carole’s sweet 12 year old GoldenRetriever, Heidi Belle, who is alwaysaround camp.This spring, Heidi wasdiagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bonecancer) in her left front humerus.Shehad the leg removed and is gettingaround well on three legs now. Heidiloves camp, and all the kids and staff.Just one day after the surgery shelooked great. Just like our campers,she has been learning resiliency overthe years at camp. Please give her apat on the head this summer!

Caution is a mostvaluable asset in fishing– especially ifyou are the fish

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Mark Jewell (1958-1960) wrote us alovely letter full of fond memories. Hewrote, “Coming from the flatlands ofKansas, I must admit that the ruggedoutdoor experience of Camp Cheley wasan extremely valuable life event. The les-sons that I learned in self-reliance fromJack and Sis Cheley, Ernie Altick and mycamp counselors complemented thespiritual and family values that I learnedfrom my parents.”

James Petrie (1956) writes that he re-tired in 1977, and although he lives inTucson, Colorado still has a lot of appeal.He has many fond memories of Cheleyand occasionally gets out his color slidesand goes through them.

Jane “PeeWee” Pabst (1957-1960) isretired and living in Austin,TX. Shespent three summers in Lower Chipetaand earned her red kerchief.

John O'Callaghan “Missi-sip” (1966)writes us to say, “My summer experi-ence at Boys’Trail's End in 1966 createdsome of my most favorite memories. Myplan for the 1967 summer was to returnfor more, but a motorcycle accidentchanged all that. Back at Miss. State thatsummer I met my future life-mate.Therest is history.Today...retired after 30+years in the criminal justice system...a 10year old grandson...and the good memo-ries beyond Cheley keep accumulating.Life is good.”

Pam Biram Cooper “Little doo doo”(1968-1971) writes that she draws on herexperience at Cheley when she takespeople on trail rides in NorthernWiscon-sin commenting that she cherishes thetime she had at Cheley.

Frank Sesno (1968-1971) Cheleycamper and former CNN correspondent,is now director of the School of Mediaand Public Affairs at GeorgeWashingtonUniversity and will lead conversationsamong journalists on emerging forms of

news, digital information sources and"the role of a free press in a digitaldemocracy." Contributors include old-schoolers Ann Curry (NBC), Sam Donald-son (ABC) and Clarence Page (ChicagoTribune. See Frank on the weekly publicTV series, "The Future of News" whichdebuted March 26 on KBDI Channel 12 inDenver.

Neal Stolpe (1978-1979) is a univer-sity professor teaching in Chile. Hewrites, “When I wonder just what is ‘it’that makes camp a special place, I findthat it is ‘validation as a person’"; be it acamper or a counselor. Many of thoseexperiences as a counselor served toprepare me for my present station inlife. I teach soil conservation, andalso try to give the students an ethicalsense of the conservation of natural re-sources. Many young people here alsohave the nature deficit syndrome whichwas mentioned in the PACK RAT.”

Bill Lang “Boulder Bill” (1977-1981)says he gained his love for the moun-tains at Cheley both during the summerand winter. “I would consider my timeat Cheley Camp as the best characterbuilding experience in my life.”

Kim Polis Martin (1976-1980) is cur-rently living in Indonesia with her familyand is hoping to make it back to the 90thCheley reunion –continued on page 8

Around the Campfire... with Cheley Friends

1960s

1950s

1970s

ShowYour Cheley Spirit

We have created a 90 Seasonscharm to commemorate our90th Summer at Cheley. Lastsummer, we offered a Cheley

Charm thatwas very pop-ular (we stillhave those)and this yearwe are addingaTE charm. Ifyou are inter-ested is pur-chasing acharm before

camp, please call the office oremail jeffcheley@cheley.com.The charms are $30 includingshipping. Please specify if youwant the oval Cheley charm, thesquare 90 Seasons charm, orthe TE charm.

Friday, September 3rd, 20101:00 pm Volunteer Meeting in Chipeta Lodge3:00-5:45 pm Registration in Chipeta Lodge.3:00-6:00 pm Museum open.5:00-6:00 pm Boy’s Store open.6:00 pm Dinner followed by singing in Ski Hi

Dining Room.7:30 pm Registration will continue in Chipeta

Lodge.7:30 pm Choir practice at the Chapel.8:00 pm Square Dance in the Cheley Dome.9:30 pm Slide Show in the Chapel. Unit Songs

andTaps.

Saturday, September 4th, 20107:00 am Early Breakfast in Ski Hi Dining Room.

for those going on Spearhead hike.8:00 am Breakfast in Ski Hi Dining Room.9:00-11:30 am Registration continues in

Chipeta Lodge.8:45-11:00 am Boy’s Store open.9:00- 5:00 Museum open.9:00- 5:00 Old Cheley movies available in

Chipeta Lodge9:00 am Hiking to Spearhead, Black Lake,

Chasm Lake, Bridal Veil Falls, LakeIsabelle, and more.

Climbing on ChristmasTree Rock.All day ride to Pierson Meadow.Half day ride to Gypsy Grounds2 hour ranch explore rides throughoutthe day.

Fishing all day at the Cheley pond.

12:00 pm Bulk Lunch in the Pavilion.1:15 pm PM Climbing meet in Front of Senior

Chipeta Lodge.1:30 pm Half day ride to the Gypsy Grounds

meet at the Barns.5:30 pm Trigger Bill Barbecue on the Ranch.8:30 pm After dinner gatherings in Senior

Chipeta Lodge andTotemTepee.

Sunday, September 5th, 20108:00 am Buffet breakfast in Ski Hi Dining

Room.9:00-10:45 am Registration open in Chipeta Lodge.9:00-10:45 am Boy’s Store Open.9:30 am Choir practice in the Chapel.11:00 am Chapel.12:30 Lunch atWoods Kitchen.1:30-5:00 Open afternoon- Enjoy yourselves.1:30-3:00 ClimbingWall open.1:30-3:00 BTE and GTE tours meet in front of Ski

Hi Lodge.6:00 pm Dinner in Ski Hi Dining Room.7:30 pm Vespers in the Chapel, Friendship

candles, Unit Songs andTaps.

Monday, September 6th, 20107:30 am Continental breakfast in Ski Hi

Dining Room and goodbye until wemeet again.

Register by using the form on facing page– or go online at www.cheley.com

“NINETY SUMMERS” REUNIONSEPTEMBER 3-6, 2010

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We are so grateful to be celebrating our “Ninety Summers” reunion on September3-6, 2010. Since you have been such a big part of the spirit of Cheley, please come andcelebrate with us. It will be a fun-packed weekend of singing, good food, camp activities, catching up with friendsand revisiting your camper days. The schedule is listed below to give you a better idea of what the weekend willentail. A registration blank can be found on page 7. Specific information and online registration is available atwww.cheley.com. If you were here in the twenties the registration fee is on us!

We are so honored to be carrying on Frank’s dream, and we hope you all can join us in the celebration.

Over the past 90 years, Cheley has been supported andnurtured by some amazing individuals. FromTransporta-tion Crew, to Nurses, Directors, Cooks and Counselors, thetalent is humbling.

We always view Frank H. Cheley as the true visionaryand dreamer that built this amazing place when othersthought he was crazy for doing so. Jack Cheley had thebusiness sense to ensure it continued successfully, and hiswife Sis Cheley believed so passionately that the quality ofeverything counted. Don and Carole Cheley have not onlyput everything they have into caring for Cheley Camps but

have been instrumental to the entire camping industry.Frank and Jack were taken too suddenly and too soon

from this earth and were not acknowledged for their life-long commitment to camp. We would like to recognize theamazing third generation of leaders while they are here.

We are putting together a special recognition of Donand Carole. Please take the time to remember a specialstory or memory you have of them. If you have any pic-tures or stories, please send anything and everything myway. brookecheley@cheley.com or Brooke Cheley-Klebe,PO Box 6525, Denver, CO 80206.

Ninety Summers: Frank & Eva ... Jack & Sis ... Don & Carole

Name__________________________________________ Age_________ Tag Name______________ T-shirt Size____Years as Camper: ______ to ______ Years as Staff: ______ to ______

Address___________________________________________________________ Telephone_____________________Email address_________________________________________ ALL communication for reunion will come via email.

Additional Registrants from your family or groupName__________________________________ Age________ Tag Name_______________________ T-shirt Size_____Name__________________________________ Age________ Tag Name_______________________ T-shirt Size_____Name__________________________________ Age________ Tag Name_______________________ T-shirt Size_____Name__________________________________ Age________ Tag Name_______________________ T-shirt Size_____

Please mark your preference for housing (full registrant only):_____ Ski Hi (for families wishing to have males on the lower _____ Chipeta (females only)

floor, females on the upper floor) _____ Senior Chipeta (females only)_____ Haiyaha (males only)_____ Tent Only (BYOT)Housing requests (we’ll try!):_______________________________________________Sleeping bag rental at $10.00 (or bring your own). Number or rental bags needed:______

Full registration: $250 for 13 and up (includes program, 8 meals, lodging, T-shirt, poster. $200 for 12 and underPartial registration: $200 for 13 and up (includes 8 meals, T-shirt, poster; lodging on your own in town. $100 for 12 and underSaturday Registration: $125 for Adults (includes program, 3 meals, T-shirt, poster). $75 for 12 and under.

Saturday Barbecue: Sponsored by the John Austin Cheley Foundation.Sunday registration: $75 for 13 and up (includes program, 2 meals, T-shirt, poster). $40 for 12 and under

I would like to attend the barbecue ____ Number of people attending ____ I will be dining elsewhere ____

Visa, MC, Amex/ Card Number________________________Expiration Date_______ Name ________________________

Check number ____________

To volunteer please indicate your preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd). We will make assignments and have an orientation.Full-time 8-meal kitchen (cook or dishwasher) or full-time barn will receive a free registration.

____Full time kitchen helper & dishes ____Climbing Wall Coordinator ____Piano Player____Full time dishes (8 meals) ____Fishing ____Song Leader____Full-time cook (8 meals) ____Riflery Leader ____Bugler____Munch Inn (outcamp kitchen) ____Campfire Leader ____Choir Director____Cookout Server ____Wrangler ____Hospitality____Trans ____Hike Leader ____Parking Assistant____Medical Staff (RN, Dr./EMT) ____Meal Grace Leader ____Registration____Full-time Barn Area ____Chapel Speaker/reader ____Store____Photographer ____Vespers Reader ____Other

What would make this weekend the best possible for you? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return with payment to: Cheley Colorado Camps, PO Box 1170, Estes Park, CO 80517

HOUSING

REGISTRATION FORM ... “NINETY SUMMERS” REUNION

FEES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

You can also enroll online at www.cheley.com

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A dull personis one with

too much polish

and see a bunch of old friends.Christine “Chrissy” Casson Bagshaw

(1978-1983) attended a prep school inBoston, MA, then went to college inWestVirginia and graduated with an Educa-tion degree. She’s been teaching for 16years and is married to an electrician andhas an adorable little boy. She wouldlove to hear from other fellow campersfrom Lower Chipeta or GTE.

Dwight Fischer (1978-1981) A formerFood Dude wrote in to report that he andhis family have moved to Halifax, NovaScotia for him to take a job at DalhousieUniversity as Asst. VP forTechnology.Says he, “When it works, it’s great.When it doesn’t, well, I just tell storieslike around the campfire.” His daughters,16 and 20, both live in Halifax as well.

WendyThorpe Zimmerman (1986-2002) wrote to tell us, “We are pleased toannounce that we became a family of 5with the arrival of Charles Douglas onAugust 4th, 2009. Big sisters Eliza (3.5years) and Avery (2 years) sure love theirlittle brother!”

Mark Horsman (1985-1991) broughtus up to date on his life, and wrote thathe designed and built a new home on 18acres of forest, and is retired from teach-ing. He still runs extra-curricula at schoolin an outdoor adventure club, leadershiptraining and a mentoring program formiddle school students. He just returnedfrom an 11 day mission trip toThailand.

Deb Miner (staff 1979-1980) wrote totell us about her business I Get Around.They make books and products that en-courage children from young ages to becurious, creative, and connected to theworld around them. Check them out atwww.i-get-around.com

Kristin Knight (1996-2005) writes totell us that she’s living in Denali NationalPark, AK running sled dogs for the win-ter. “Life for me has been one grand ad-venture after another, and I still haveCheley to thank for nurturing my adven-turous spirit.”

Chad Nichols (1994-1998) wrote in to

report that he’s back in Colorado afterfour years in NYC. He’s in his secondyear at DU Law School and couldn’t behappier to get back to Colorado and backin touch with Cheley Camps.

Marcus Burdick (1996-1997) marriedhis high school girlfriend, Jamie, on Jan-uary 16, 2010. Marcus wrote that Cheleyremains one of his greatest all-timememories and a cornerstone in his life.As his life evolves and he’s faced withnew challenges, he looks back at Cheleywith a smile and tells himself, “If youmade it through the Keyhole of Long’sPeak at 10, this ought to be a cake walk.”

Karen Gingerich Snortland (1996)Moved to Colorado from Utah in 2008and now lives inThornton and works forthe City of Lafayette at the Bob L. BurgerRecreation Center as the General Pro-grams Supervisor. She’s married toJayson and has two kids Grace (7) andGavin (2.5).

Rebecca Echols (1993-2004) writes,“Michael and I are eagerly awaiting thechange of seasons here in the far north. Ihave been working as a nurse at Fair-banks Memorial Hospital. I learn newthings everyday and can't wait to hit thetrails soon.”

Steven Glover (1990) is currentlyteaching 5-12 band and 7-12 vocal atPeabody-Burns USD 398 ,is married toDonna with children Johnathan, age 6,and Jefferson, age 4.

Jed Ballard (2004) will be starting atthe Medical College of Georgia this June.Jed has been traveling through variousstates and enjoying hunting, hiking, ski-ing, rock climbing and generally enjoyingthe beauty of the great outdoors.

Alex Rowe (2005-2008) had his artfeatured on a mural in the English wingat Salpointe Catholic High School.

Around the Campfire ... with Cheley Friends–continued from page 5

1980s

1990s 2000s

It is correctly said thattwo thirds of promotionis motion.

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Sarah Hyde Schmiedeler (1982-1984& 1988-1991) married Bryan Schmiedeleron May 23, 2009. They honeymooned atan Eco Lodge on the Osa Peninsula ofCosta Rica. Hiking in the rain forestbrought back fond memories of Cheley.Sarah works in the Education Depart-ment of the Nelson-Atkins Museum ofArt in Kansas City and has two children,Ben (13) and Caroline (10).

Lindsay Ann Mydans (1991-1995) isgoing to marry her college sweetheart,Dryden Dunsmore on October 9, 2010 inthe mountains of Colorado. They met atCU Boulder where Lindsay received a de-gree from the School of Journalism, andDryden received a degree in Psychologyon full scholarship as a linebacker for theBuffs. They currently reside in northBoulder where she is in marketing andpublic relation, and Dryden is in commer-cial real estate. Says Lindsay, “Cheley ishonestly some of the fondest memoriesin my life. If/when we have children, ithas already been decided that they mustgo to Cheley. Thank you for changing mylife for the better. I will never forget thesummers I spent at Cheley.”

Chelsea Chapman (2000-2005) an-nounced, “I am engaged! I am soon tobe Mrs. JonathanWeekly. You don'tneed to call me Jon, Chelsea's still fine.”Chelsea just transferred to CSU as aChemistry and Psychology Major andsays it’s great to have the Rockies as herbackyard year round now.

Chris Jones (1995-1997) was marriedon October 3rd, 2009 to April Perkins.

VanessaTorres Lautenbach (1988) isgetting married this coming June, inCorfu, Greece.

PaigeWolfe (1995-1997 & 2007) gotmarried on January 16, 2010 to BrianWestley Capell. They are living inLafayette, LA; she is a pre-K teacher, andhe is a lawyer

Erin Lane Rogers Neff (1990-1993) de-clares, “I’m a mom! I can’t wait for mydaughter, Pippa, to experience Cheley!”

Corey (Woods) Scott (Camper for 8years) welcomes to her family, along

with husband Kevin Scott, their firstchild: BrandonWayne Scott, born Janu-ary 6th, 2010.

Jocelyn Goodwin (1989-1994 & 1998)and her husband, Jimmy Gonzales, wel-comed their first child, sonWesley, inMarch. The live inWindsor, Colorado.This news was brought to us by a proudgrandpa, Bill Goodwin (camper 1943-1953).

Dr. Clayton Mammel, aka "KK", wason Frank Cheley's staff back in the 30s.He worked at BTE on the present GTEsite as a Kitchen Steward. After peelingpotatoes for the boys and staff, he wenton to medical school and became anoted surgeon in Denver. He never for-got his camp roots, sharing stories withthe Cheley family of his fun days atcamp. In his retirement years, KK volun-teered for RMNP at the Long's Peakranger station and kept an eye on theCheley vans and hikers going up Long's.KK died peacefully at age 89 this April.He left us all a legacy of camp history,fascinating stories and memories fromFrank and Eva's era. Our blessings go tohis wife EG, daughter Kay, and his ex-tended family.

James Hutchinson (1970s) passedaway October 2009. His best buddy atCheley, Corey Joekel, wrote us of hispassing and reminded us that James re-ceived his Silver Spurs in 1971 and GoldKey in 1974. James loved the Coloradomountains, and trading stories and goodlaughs of his time at Cheley.

Wilma Price passed away on January28, 2009.

Zilpha Curtin (Camper -1947-50; Staff- Chipeta Counselor 1954-55) passedaway on January 13, 2010. Zilpha en-joyed summers at Cheley Camps first asa camper and later as a riflery andarchery counselor. Her favorite activitieswere mountain climbing, horseback rid-ing, horsepack and backpack out-camp-ing in Rocky Mountain National Park.

BobWilkin (1942-1944) passed awayin July of 2009. He was a BTE camperand loved Cheley dearly. He often spokeof Cheley with his grandson, Andrew,who also had the opportunity to go toBTE.

Around the Campfire ... with Cheley Friends–continued from page 8

FUTURE CAMPERS

IN PASSING

WEDDING BELLS

SENIOR CHIPETAStacie Kelly, DirectorEmily Miller, Asst DirBrittany AndersonSara CrowRebecca EllerbrookLauren FosterRachel Goyette

Samantha HarrisonSyndne harwickAlice HodgkinsColleen HorneKelsey NielsonCaroline PhillipsLaura Spaller

LOWER CHIPETASandy Sorensen, DirectorEllie Billington, Asst DirMary BlumNatalie BornsteinJulie DenisonAnnie DunnJessica Edwards

Kristin GuthrieTaylor MartinRebecca OlstadDevon RiggsLauren RinglerSarah RosenkranzVeronica Roths

Administrative and Support Staff

Trail’s End Ranch for Boys

HAIYAHAShawn Ness, DirectorBrennan Metzler, Asst DirPaul AtkinsonWarren BoothRoss FryPaul GossStephen Harvey

Chad KochMike MartinezPatrick McCueMatthew MorinRob NaughtonBen SimmsRobbieWoerner

Josh Morris, DirectorMike Holloway, Asst DirBrett Swanson, Asst DirThomas BurkeJaime Caicedo MontealegreDave ColemanColin DevlinCraig EnlundJake Evans

Peter FriedelBrendan GriffinCody HillerJohn MarshallGreg McVieAlex MeyerJohn SheaBrett StokerHansToohey

SKI HITroy Staten, DirectorNickWhite, Asst DirMatt BrooksWood BrownlowJim DaweLuke GellarJosh Groves

Tome HendersonBen KahnDan MoffittAaron OrlowskiMatthew O’BrienTravis PriceWilliam PutnamJacobWaltermire

LOWER SKI HINick Davis, DirectorKirsty O’Neill, Asst DirFulton BeckerJesse CarpenterAndrew GreenForest HoffBrendan Kadey

Brock LoweRyan LynnCharlie McGillivrayPhilip O’BrienChris RiceHarrison ShureMyles Zimmerman

CHIPETADebbie Henderson, DirectorLindsay Kowalski, Asst DirAnna AlbonettiJordan BennettLindsay BienzAnnie DorweilerMary HutchisonLauren Haug

Abby KerrJackie LongLauren MikkelsonNikkie MossOakley StrasserMichelle Van HareCallieWadeCarlaWolters

2010 StaffOur 90th Season

YEAR ROUNDTEAMDon CheleyJeff CheleyBrooke Cheley KlebeSteve EnyeartKevin HendrixRuthann HolleAngie KadeyAlyse KenserBetty SchachtChris SchraderMike SupinskiChris RahnPaulWeidig

SUMMER SUPPORT STAFFTed AgertonKate AngusKaren BabcockMike BadoughKatherine BarnesMeg BerensElise BoothHattie BuikemaStephanie ChestnutCarla ClarksonKen CurryJodee d’AvignonKirby DiamadurosShaun del RosarioCorey DonahoeErica DubeyCarolyn EcholsBrandon EwersDaniel FidlerKatherine FoxRaeAnn GarciaMegan GainesEric GershonJenae HallmanTyler Hallmark

Elise HamlinDebbie HandyMichael HendersonEd HolmanSusan HolmanAdam JassSheila JefferyCamille JerdenJeanne JerdenBill KalbacLindsay KernsDrew KirschArla KlimeshSandy KozyraLisa LagodnyIrene LannabiTim LathamJason LynchCarolyn MayerKatelyn McCormickSarah McCulloughCaitlin McGonagleJoya MigliaccioMichelle MostNicole PaarmannSophia PeasleeEhan PenneyJane PenoyerBarb PodschunAmber RahnLogan RiceNicole RuggianoLee SandblomEmily SandeferVictoria SchmitzShannon SherwoodRichard “Smitty” SmithEmily SteinerBeccaTassellBlairTassellKarenWinslow

TerryTaylor, DirectorJessica Feltner, Asst DirAmanda Brookover, Asst DirSarah BryanJulia CampbellLiz ChurchRebecca CurryAshley HockShelbe HughesClaire Johnson

Christy KoetsJessamie LeonardHelen OexmannMeredith O’MaliaEmily PalmquistKate SchaeferNoelle SchonefeldAshleyTierneyLarkTurnerMorganYoung

Trail’s End Ranch for Girls

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Land O’ Peaks Ranch Girls’ CampsGIRLS’ CAMP DIRECTOR – ANN MCCOLLUM

Land O’ Peaks Ranch Boys’ CampsBOYS’ CAMP DIRECTOR – CHUCK JERDEN

FFOORR TTHHEE PPAACCKK RRAATT – Here’s what’s been happening in my life recently..._ ___________________________________________________________________

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NEWS!

FORMER CAMPERS AND STAFFWe’d like to be able to keep in touch – but we can only if you keep us up-to-date with your address andother information. Please take a minute now to send us an update – you can mail this form, or better yet,send us an email with the information (office@cheley.com) And – we also want to hear from you with newsfor the next PACK RAT.

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Name_____________________________ ____________________ _______________________ Maiden name ___________________((LLAASSTT)) ((FFIIRRSSTT)) ((MMIIDDDDLLEE))

Years as Cheley CAMPER: _______ – _______ ... Years on Cheley STAFF: _______ – _______

Address ________________________________________________ City/State/Zip __________________________________________

Phone No. ____ - ____ - ______ E-mail address __________________________ Nickname at camp:______________________

� PPlleeaassee UUPPDDAATTEE my record with the latest address and information as indicated above. All former campers or staffmembers (with current addresses) automatically receive two Alumni Pack Rats each year.

� II wwoouulldd lliikkee ttoo SSUUBBSSCCRRIIBBEE as an active new member of Cheley Friends – enclosed is my check for $______ . Members of the Cheley Friends Alumni Group receive all issues of the Pack Rat, a copy of the Alumni Directory which lists all known alumni, as well as other important information and additional benefits – yearly dues are $15 per year per address, a lifetime subscription is just $150 per address.

THE JOHN AUSTIN CHELEY FOUNDATIONThe John Austin Cheley Foundation was founded in 1989 after

the passing of my grandfather. Each year, they have succeeded ingrowing their mission, “To secure thebenefits of a summer mountain campexperience for children whose familyresources are not adequate to coverthe costs.” Each summer, we witnessthe benefits of a summer camp expe-rience, and we hear about the lastingbenefits throughout the year from current campers and campersfrom long ago.

This past summer, we made a commitment to our staff that wewould match every dollar they donated. Each Cheley Family Mem-ber (Don & Carole Cheley, Jeff & Erika Cheley, Kurt and BrookeCheley Klebe), and Microsoft Corporation agreed to match thestaff’s donations. We also had a camp family and his employeragree to match the first $2,000.

The staff (most of them college students or recent graduates)donated over $4,300 out of their summer paychecks. Donationsranged from $10 to $250. This netted a total donation to the CheleyFoundation of over $25,000. That means five more campers willenjoy the benefits of a camp experience this summer. We plan tocontinue the program this summer. If you or your company is in-terested in matching part or all of the staff’s contributions, pleasecontact Jeff Cheley at jeffcheley@cheley.com or 303-570-9661.

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WHEN DREAMS COME TRUE

A Personal Word to Parentsfrom the Director of the Cheley Colorado Camps,Estes, Rocky Mountain National Park

There is no gainsaying the fact thatour children are victims of a machine

age. Nationally, we think and deal in masses. Masses in-variably mean scheduling and regimentation in spite of us.Furthermore, by the very nature of our times, our youth areto an amazing extent, especially during vacation periods,adultized, which means a very high degree of superficiality,which in turn results in an easy-going softness.

The greatest problem before the American parent todayis the everywhere-apparent softness of youth. Too muchhouse, too much sitting, too much passive amusement in-stead of vigorous recreation; too much food, too much heat.Youth - yes, from our very best homes everywhere, lackfiber. They are over-protected and consequently largely de-pendent, unresourceful, indecisive, and from overwhelm-ing evidence find it very difficult to effectively meet and dealwith a none-too-kind or considerate and very highly com-

petitive society of which they must soon become a part. Ourlove for them and concern about them leads us to over-shel-ter and to thoroughly condition them with a type of behav-ior pattern that literally "cripples."

Because of these facts, which are worthy of your seriouscontemplation, vacation time should, without fail, bringcomplete change from ordinary home and school routineand schedule. Youth hungers for adventure and legitimatethrill; for new experiences out and away from parental con-trol; in new country with new friends. A dependable privatesummer camp is the answer.

All progressive educators are enthusiastic about thecontribution of the better private summer camps from theeducational and developmental standpoints, because in-camps like ours, it is possible to give to give growing youththe opportunity for free, exuberant self-expression thatcrowded school rooms and loaded school schedules makeimpossible. Camp life meets individual needs through in-teresting activities, and brings health and happiness as aby-product.

Our purpose and pleasure is to make boyhood and girl-hood happier, more sturdy and self-reliant and more ableto adequately and wisely deal with leisure now and in thefuture.

HISTORY SNIPPET . . . Words of “Chief” Cheley Written in the 1920s!