Greetings from a motley landscape!

Fall is in full swing here at Frost Valley.  I have moved the ‘office’ up to the Valley and as I look out the window at the beautiful trees full of vibrant reds, yellows, and purples, I am pleased with the decision.  As the summer fades into fall, the leaves are not the only changes happening here at Frost Valley! 

We are continuing to Build Strong every day.  The wellness center is looking more like a building every day and is expected to be ready by June of ’08.  Thank you to all the Alumni who have donated to make this happen.  Paving is going down on the path from the dining hall as well as in front of Margetts.  It will be much safer area to drive on once they are finished.  The new houses on the outskirts of White Pond are almost complete and should be utilized by the end of next month.  And if you saw the update on Al Filreis’ blog, the old cabins (the teens as they have been called) are out and the new cabins are finished and expected to be employed in the next few weeks. 

Those old cabins have created quite a stir of nostalgia in the Alumni world.  Many of you are looking into buying the cabins or even just the numbers off the front.  Bids are closed, but if you are hearing about this for the first time, go to Al’s blog http://frostvalleyalumni.blogspot.com/ and see the good word for yourself.  It’s under September ’07 and Cabin 18, We’ll Miss You. 

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN:

The Annual Campaign is in full swing!

Frost Valley summer camp needs your support.  Help send a kid to camp, it’s quick and easy; click here to donate—http://www.frostvalley.org/alumni_volunteer/supporters/summer.htm 

Special Invite…

Frost Valley Alum Mike Gold (‘76-‘86) and his band are moving to an ‘Off-Broadway’ theatre and starting a kids show!  Here is the information about the show and how to get tickets. To find Mike, go to www.mikegold.com

FunkeyMonkeys
‘FunkeyMonkeys’, created by ‘Dora the Explorer’ composer Joshua Sitron, are a band of musical monkeys who play their own instruments, twist their own balloons and make up zany stories on the spot with help from the audience.  Each monkey plays a variety of instruments, is trained in improve comedy and has extensive professional experience working with children. –TheaterSource

Cast Members: Joshua Sitron, Carey White, Brian Carter, Mike Gold, Stuart Bogie, & Eric Biondo.

Showtimes/Venue
Opening Date: Oct. 14, 2007
Every Sunday 2 shows 11 am and 2 pm
Starting Dec. 8th, Sat and Sun 2 shows
Closing Date: Open run

Daryl Roth Theatre
20 Union Square East
New York, NY 10003

Ticket Price: $20
Go to Telecharge.com

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS…

Tokya Colpitts (Summer Camp ’98-’02) (EE ’99-’01) has recently opened up an opportunity out west.  Tokya works for a small, local non-profit in Colorado Springs called Colorado Legends and Legacies Youth Corps.  Tokya and her company are currently hiring crew members for an Energy Conservation Crew. “They get paid to install energy efficient products in homes throughout the community.  This is also an Americorps program so they get an education grant to use for college or to pay back school loans.” They are looking for young adults ages 18-24.  For more information or to apply, please contact Tokya at grits@ecomail.org or call (719)630-7421.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR….

Winter Camp
December 27-30th—for registration and information please contact Kelly Zingone (kzingone@frostvalley.org) or check it out online! www.frostvalley.org

Haunted House

Saturday October 13th, 20th, and 27th.  Frost Valley’s Annual Haunted House and Hay ride is back! Make it your new family tradition! To make a reservation, please contact Carmel Dorn at reservations@frostvalley.org

Mother Daughter Weekend at Frost Valley

What a better way to reconnect with your daughter than by showing her the beauty of Frost Valley in the fall.  Play together, learn together, and laugh together at our first ever Mother/Daughter weekend here at Frost Valley. 

Open to mothers and daughters ages 6 and up.  Cost is $99 per person (includes meals, lodging, and all programming for the weekend).

Register today (as space is limited) with Jenny Stover by emailing jstover@frostvalley.org

VOLUNTEER WORK WEEKENDS AT FROST VALLEY:

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November 9-11, 2007

There are only 10 spots left! Come and give back to a place that has given others so much.  To sign up, please email volunteer@frostvalley.org!

2008 Dates

• April 25-27, 2008
• June 6-8, 2008
• September 19-21, 2008
• November 7-9, 2008
  
  

ALUMNI COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

• December 8, 2007
• February 9, 2008
• April 26, 2008 (Annual Meeting at Frost Valley)
• August 9, 2008
• November 8, 2008

WE RECENTLY HEARD FROM….

• Mike Gold (1976-86) – Mike is currently part of a band called the FunkeyMonkeys (see above) and has an off-Broadway show about to start.  Mike got his Frost Valley beginnings in Cabin 1, and stayed through for 10 years up to the role of counselor.  See above for show times and information. 
• Richard Ewald (1964-66 or 1965-67)- was a counselor in Cabin 21 in Hemlock and spent his last summer as Out Trip Director and assisting Lynn Garrison, the Program Director.  Richard is proud to work during the era of Dave King, Digger Shortt, Bud Cox, Jim Wilkes, Jack Starmer, and Art Harmon. 
• Cathy Hogan (1984-1985, 1988)- currently living in Sawtell, Australia
• Mark Hassell (1972-74)- currently living in West Orange, NJ
• Nicholas Eatman – currently living in S. Orange, NJ
• Theresa Lane (1993-camper, 1996-98-counselor)- currently living in Maspeth, NY
• Christopher DeVito (1991-2001)- currently living in Somerville, MA

We would love to hear from you! Please send your news and updates to alumni@frostvalley.org so we can include you in our next newsletter!

Changes, they are a happenin’—but all for the betterment of Frost Valley.  Until next time, please do keep in touch—let us know what is happening and where.  We are here to help you reconnect and find that extraordinary feeling that only Frost Valley gives. 

I look forward to getting to know all of you in the near future! Have a great Columbus Day weekend and remember,

Together we CAN make a difference.

Melissa Pauls
Alumni/Volunteer Coordinator
alumni@frostvalley.org