Greetings:
Well, despite the limited number of entries, we have a clear winner in the occupations contest. Drum roll, please. It's Peter Gangsei who came up with seven correct. Here are the correct answers:
1. Sean Deneny: P. Television show marketing
2. Peter Gangsei: O. Roofer
3. Gerry Gengenbach: G. or H.Minister
4. Walter Haag: M. Retired, military
5. Eric Holk: A. or B. Attorney
6. Ralph Midtlyng: G. or H. Minister
7. Larry Monson: E. High steel worker
8. Tom Murphy: I. Occupational therapist
9. Marsha Nyberg: D. Guest house owner
10. Gloria Pabon: N. Retired, teacher
11. Ralph Palumbo: L. Retired, cable guy
12. Steve Perge: F. Mattress salesman
13. Larry Rhodebeck: A. or B. Attorney
14. Bill Schnelli: C. Car salesman
15. Paul Weidiger: J. Organic farmer
16. Tyrone Wims: K. Project Manager
That is now but do you still remember:
* Standing out in the sun, nervous as can be, waiting for The Train?
* First camp meal: spaghetti?
* Peter Gangsei telling time by the sun inside the dining hall?
* Big Jim dealing out pancakes?
* Those staff overnighters?
* Surviving on midnight snacks?
* Tyrone snapping his fingers and his campers marching in?
* Night Patrol?
* Singing "Lilly the Pink" during attitude adjustments at the Tamarack Inn, the Zig Zag Club, the Colony House, the pizzeria in Brewster, or the Monte Carlo?
* The last night all-nighters?
* Hoghead snakes?
* Trips to New York?
* Towner's General Store?
* Hanging out on the raft in the parking lot?
* How Naja used stones back in Lebanon?
* Water Carnivals?
* Camper's choice?
* The goats in the girl's bathroom?
* The Lake Carmel carnivals?
* Hunting for the Heike boy's shoes? or socks?
* "No soap radio"?
* Those summer romances?
* Walking across the lake during the Christmas 1969 reunion?
* The Appalachian Trail?
* The purple door knob?
* Mud Hockey?
Those are some of the things I remember, hopefully, you are planning to share some of your memories with us at the reunion.
Peace, Love,
Big Jim
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Being at Herrlich for three summers changed my life. I have never looked at the world in the same way since, and I am forever grateful.
I currently teach in an impoverished urban middle school, and our son teaches in Baltimore City, so the Herrlich spirit is alive here in the mid-Atlantic.
I will say a prayer for all those Herrlich staff and campers who have died too young.
Have a wonderful reunion if I can't make it, and take care of each other.
Judy Elevick Reilly
1967-69
I hope you're all well. I share a warm and grateful hello to you and your families. As I browse the list of Herrlich staff, I still remember many of you with great affection. Camp Herrlich remains a highlight in my life. It was that Herrlich Spirit as we knew it (and as Judy remains us in her blog) that made an impact on our lives, for many, it soon allowed us to discover our callings and professions. My life was wonderfully effected by the positive vision of the world you shared with me and to this I'm deeply grateful. You all still remain a big part my life. Believe it our not, (to which even I am surprised) in two years I will retire from the US Military as a Chaplain after serving 26 years of active federal service. After leaving Wagner and graduate work at Yale University, I was ordained a Lutheran pastor and served in the parish for a number of years, after which I entered the Army as a chaplain. My family and I have lived in many places around the world, my children have grown up in communities in Europe and it has been a marvelous life and adventure; both experiencing the urgly conflicts of terror but also the joy of being there for others in their darker moments.
My attraction to serving in the military was in realizing that most of our Soldiers came from neighborhoods like the ones I grew up in NY and of those same inner-city kids I was previleged and humbled to be with during their summers at Herrlich. In the midst of it all people continue to matter to me, a lesson learned early on at Herrlich. Surprisely enough, to which I soon discovered, those Herrlich kids gave me more than I thought I had ever given them. In fact, since leaving Herrlich I have met five Herrlich kids who were campers at one time or another. They have gone on and done some great things. One was a Doctor (Leon Jones) who recognized me by name at career counseling conference and blew my mind, he was in my cabin. Others were the Warburton Girls, Lori and Debbie (whom I believe where Norma's or Judy's cabins the first years we served there) they showed up at my door, without notice, about seven years ago, giving me the surprise of my life, but they were there to thank me, and we had a tearfully happy reunion. Another was a senior Navy Chief Petty officer who found out I was a Lutheran chaplain and made contact with me and we have corresponded since. In fact his two daughters served in Iraq and his young son I help through Airborne training at Fort Benning during my time there. God has never allowed myself to forget and still reminds of my service to others and it continues to bless my life. Because of this I have never been the same and this vision daily grows and continues to nurture my soul. All of you will always be a blessing in my life and to this I am humbly grateful that God has given me the privilege to know. I hope that we can one day meet again, and I can personnally thank each and everyone of you how important you still remain for me. I will try to make it to the reunion this year. Once again, thank you for the warm kindness and patience shared during the time at Herrlich. A special greeting to you and your families, and God's continued blessing in what you do. With Affection, Ruben
Oh,my.... reading the comments makes it feel like yesterday that we were all working at CH. My life went in directions that resulted from my time at CH. I spent 30 years in Mass, some as an insurance agent and many as a soccer mom(to a daughter who is now 24 and about to buy her first home and get married). But through all the years, I had a strong belief in volunteerism. Doing what I could as an individual, to make life better for someone else. I decided to make a fresh start for myself 3 years ago and took off for North Carolina. I love it here and have made many new friends. Once I figured out the lay of the land here, I got involved as a volunteer at a Charlotte non profit group started by area churches providing emergency financial assistance to the working poor. God gave me a push in that direction after Katrina hit LA. I do interviews and work with a social worker in determining what kind of assistance we can provide. I have been hugged and blessed by clients so many times. Some thanked me even when we couldn't help with $$$ but tried to provide a little hope for their situation. I always go home feeling very grateful.
I have many warm memories of my time at Herrlich. I remember little Stefanie. She was in my cabin of the youngest girls. She had 2 or 3 older sisters at camp with her. They would all stand in a row and do each other's hair each morning. Stefanie's nickname was Stinky. She had this thing she did when she asked you to bend down as if to tell you a secret. When you did, she would snort as loud as she could in your ear. And laugh!!!
Then, of course, there was the Great Goat Affair! I don't rememember whose underwear got run up the flagpole, guys' or gals'. But I remember the look on the goats' faces when we went into the women's bathroom and saw them staring at us like we had 2 heads! Pictures to follow on that one!
What I remember most, and have probably taken for granted until I was just reminded, was the feeling of joy that was so much a part of Herrlich. People just walked around with a smile on their face all the time. There was always a shoulder or an ear to lend when needed and lots of hugs. I am sure that emotional generosity has been spread by each of us in our lives after Herrlich. I look forward to seeing old friends and reminiscing at the reunion. It will be a special time as we are all special after our Herrlich experiences. I have been blessed by my time at Camp Herrlich.
Love to you all,
Norma Jean (Olsen) Levett
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