Celebrating S’more

Creating Better Adults by Shaping Today’s Children

FALL 2015

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AnnecdotesLetter from our CEOCamp Fire First Texas is fortunate to have many assets that we utilize every day: our fiscal and human assets, which are our funding and our employees; our fixed assets, which are our buildings, equipment and technology; and our intellectual and social assets, which are our programs. In reviewing our organizational design, we have opted to align our staff leadership around these assets. Therefore, I am pleased to share with you three new positions of leadership in our council.

Linda Ramoz

Lisa Cook

Lyn Lucas

Linda Ramoz, formerly the vice president for finance, is our new chief financial officer. As CFO, Linda will be responsible for all finance, accounting and human resources in the council. She will also work closely with the Camp Fire First Texas Foundation, our support organization, which manages all council investments.

In addition, to better reflect the purpose of each division, Work/Family has been renamed Early Childhood Education. Succeeding Lyn as the vice president there is Prerna Richards, who has been on our staff for the last year and who has extensive experience in early education programs. Group Services has been renamed Youth Development, which is headed by Ludi Navarro as vice president. The Outdoor Division retains its original name, and we currently have an opening in the position of outdoor vice president.

I am honored to work with all of the individuals named above, as well as with our development vice president, Malinda Cowan; our marketing vice president, Christy Jones; our executive assistant, Becca Pickern and of the outstanding members of the Camp Fire staff in program and support roles. Please join me in congratulating Lyn, Lisa and Linda in their new positions.

Lisa Cook, who has been with First Texas for more than ten years as the outdoor vice president, is now our chief facilities and technology officer. In this role, Lisa will have oversight for the properties, facilities and equipment at the Camp Fire Resource Center, Camp El Tesoro and other council-owned or operated sites. She is also responsible for technology and risk management.

Lyn Lucas has been appointed chief program officer. Lyn most recently served as the council’s work/family division vice president, but also has experience as the group services vice president during her first few years with Camp Fire. As the CPO, Lyn will be responsible for all First Texas programming and will work closely with the vice presidents in each division, as well as with program quality and other initiatives.

WoHeLo,

Ann SheetsPresident/CEO

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Contact Erin McDonald for details at Erin@CampFireFW.org or 817.831.2111

Donor Spotlight

Lockheed Martin AeronauticsFor more than 27 years, the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company has been contributing to the success of Camp Fire First Texas through financial contributions and volunteer hours. Lockheed Martin is a staple in the Fort Worth community working toward the goal of strengthening the quality of life for all people. Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the quality of life in the communities where their employees work and live. Lockheed truly believes in shaping the lives of children and it shows every year they partner with Camp Fire.

“Camp Fire has taken its initial Early Childhood Development thrust and continues to develop it to the benefit of the community. Its School Readiness project is providing vital support in the most needed parts of our community, and our children/students in those areas are benefiting directly. As a result, students enter their formal education much more able to learn and grow,” Norman B. Robbins, Senior Manager of Community Relations at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics said.

Not only does Lockheed Martin support Camp Fire as a whole, it has also supported the Campaign for Camp El Tesoro. Because of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Camp Fire can continue to help kids discover their world!

All work and (lots of) play!BNSF Railway Company and Ernst & Young (EY) employees are making a huge impact on our Child Development Center. This year, both organizations chose to take part in the Camp Fire Child Development Center’s playground repainting project. BNSF volunteers arrived on a Monday to sand and prep the playground for EY to paint that Friday morning. After a few hours of great volunteer work, the children in the CDC had an amazing “new” playground. Thank you EY and BNSF volunteers!

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Celebrating S’more Campaign Wrap-Up Party: left to right Allan Howeth, Susan Bucher, David Bucher • Ann Sheets, Pat Vaughan • Dr. Marie Holliday, Reed Pigman • Mack Lawhon, Ginger Lawhon, Laura Miller • Pat Fisher, Sylvia Fisher • Helen Mabee, Guy Mabee, Zem Neill

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Camp Fire First Texas celebrated the successful conclusion of the Campaign for Camp El Tesoro on September 29 at the Fort Worth Club. The campaign, chaired by Tod Miller, raised more than $10.9 million to provide new cabins, a dining lodge, a high ropes course, an equestrian facility and other updates at the 223-acre camp in Granbury. Campaign Committee and Building Committee members received traditional El Tesoro walking staffs and guests enjoyed watching a wrap-up video while enjoying s’mores. El Tesoro, which has been in existence since 1934, annually serves more than 3,000 youth and adults in overnight camp, day camp, outdoor education, community use, and family camping.

The campaign, which began in 2008, led to many much deserved updates at Camp El Tesoro:

n Challenge Course, built in 2011, featuring a high ropes tower and 13 low elements

n Equestrian Center, built in 2012 with a 12,500 sq foot covered riding area

n WoHeLo Lodge, built in 2013 is a fully air-conditioned and updated dining facility accommodating up to 300 people

n Center of Camp, built in 2013 including the Health House, Camp Office and Camp Store

n Multi-Sports Court, built in 2013 for tennis, volleyball, basketball and more

n New Cabin Construction, ongoing, featuring duplex-style rooms with full restrooms, heat and attic fans

n Building Renovation, ongoing including updated interior and exteriors for the Louisa Haun Lodge, Horizon Lodge and Discovery Lodge

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Celebrating S’more Campaign Wrap-Up Party: left to right Allan Howeth, Susan Bucher, David Bucher • Ann Sheets, Pat Vaughan • Dr. Marie Holliday, Reed Pigman • Mack Lawhon, Ginger Lawhon, Laura Miller • Pat Fisher, Sylvia Fisher • Helen Mabee, Guy Mabee, Zem Neill

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How we’re shaping minds and building strong adultsAt the Camp Fire Child Development Center, we aren’t just building better kids - we’re creating better adults. Through a program and curriculum called Conscious Discipline, our Camp Fire youth are learning to become self-regulated, calm and thoughtful. From the time they enter our center to the time they walk out the door, every minute spent with our early childhood professionals is helping to shape their brain. Long-gone are the days of “babysitting” and “day care.” At our child care center, we are identifying brain states, finding sparks and helping children thrive.

Conscious Discipline is more than an immediate response to a situation, instead teaching the parent, teacher and the child how to self-regulate their emotions – a tool that is needed well beyond childhood. Children who learn how to control their emotions and self-regulate at an early age are more likely to have more emotionally stable and successful adult lives. Children who are pushed away (aka “go to your room” or “you need to sit in time out”) are less likely to develop the necessary self-regulation and critical thinking skills at an early age.

Early childhood professionals in the Camp Fire Child Development Center are learning to identify a child’s brain state and make needs-based assessments. By being able to recognize which brain state a child is in, instructors are taking a more controlled approach to dealing with challenging behaviors in the classroom.

Conscious Discipline is used to help calm both child and teacher. By using the Brain State Model, instructors can recognize how receptive a child will be to calming tactics and make a plan of action from there.

The three brain states are:

■ The “survival state” relates to the “fight, flight or freeze” theory and is the state when a child is most vulnerable; “There are loud noises, I am tired, therefore I am not safe here.”

■ The “emotional state” deals with the feeling of being loved; “You did not give me the candy I wanted, therefore you do not love me.”

■ The “executive state” is the ideal state of mind for calming a child through teaching and problem solving.

Conscious Discipline teaches classroom managers how to sooth each individual brain state differently through safety, connection and teaching tactics. Tactics include switching from the ever-popular phrase “Use your words,” to “Are you happy?” If a child is in “emotional state,” they literally cannot use words to describe their emotions. Asking “Are you happy?”, will lead a child to respond “yes” or “no.” From there, teachers can work towards getting their child to communicate why they are, or are not happy by calmly acknowledging a child’s emotion, “You really want that toy and you are angry because you can’t have it.” Ideally, children will learn to operate in the “executive state” and say “I am angry, and here is why”, before diving into the “emotional state” of a tantrum.

We often focus on the early years of 0-3 because they are the most crucial in brain development. While the brain continues to grow daily, the next major peak in development doesn’t occur until age 10. Conscious Discipline’s approach to teaching self-regulation can be applied to all ages, from toddler to teen. After seeing the successful implementation in our Child Development Center, Camp Fire staff who work directly with our school-age programs participated in Conscious Discipline training facilitated by Certified Conscious Discipline Trainer, Lauren Osborne, who has also trained many of our early childhood teachers. The training built on the existing program management systems and tools Camp Fire implements in its programs to create a space where children can thrive.

Check out our featuredConscious Discipline blog at Bit.ly/CFCDblog

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Our Step Up youth have been busy making a great impression in our Fort Worth community!Four students participated in the 50th anniversary National Hispanic Heritage Month parade in downtown Fort Worth. They carried the Camp Fire banner with pride and enjoyed tossing candy to the community. To align with Camp Fire Thrive{ology}, the team is already setting goals, planning and thinking positively about participating next year – including big dreams of having a Camp Fire float!

A group of Step Up participants participated in the Cowtown C.A.L.F.® (Children’s Activities for Life & Fitness), a program to promote and educate children about the importance of creating a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness and nutrition. It was the first time participating in a run for many of our youth!

THANKYOU!

In only 18 hours on

42 donors raised

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where youth find their spark, lift their voices

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$9,960

Catch Up with Step Up

Did you see Camp Fire on the news? Check out some of our North Texas Giving Day exposure:

KDFW FOX 4 Good Day morning news with Chip Waggoner

WFAA/Channel 8’s Good Morning Texas

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The annual Absolutely Incredible Kid Luncheon turned donors into super heroes. Event emcee Deborah Ferguson presented four inspiring individuals with awards to recognize the impact Camp Fire programs, staff and participants have on our community. Check out the Camp Fire Blog at CampFireFW.org/Blog to read more about our Absolutely Incredible award recipients.

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The Hoopla Team at Worthington National Bank sponsored a school supply drive focusing their charitable efforts on helping elementary school students with much needed school supplies. The backpacks were donated by Worthington National Bank, and the supplies were donated by the bank branch employees and customers from a Giving Tree posted in their lobbies. They partnered with Camp Fire and provided 50 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to our Diamond Hill Station participants. Check out Facebook.com/CampFireFW for more photos.

El Tesoro Construction Up Next: Projects In Progress:■ Re-purposing the Louisa

Haun Lodge to make it a Welcome and Outdoor Education Center

■ Staff housing renovations

■ Three additional duplex cabins

■ Internal roads

Projects To Come:■ Pool renovations

■ Creating an Arts Village from existing cabins

■ Low water crossing

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For more information on these events or to purchase tickets visit CampFireFW.org

November 14An Artists’

Christmas Gala

DecemberWinter Break Day Camps

April 2Early

Childhood Conference

March 10Celebration of Child Care Champions

December 5 Breakfast with Santa

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Contributors August 8 though October 19, 2015

INDIVIDUALS Mr. and Mrs. John AckerMr. and Mrs. Charles AkersMs. Chelsea AlexanderBarrie AlguireMs. Barbara J. AndersonAnonymousAnonymousMs. Nicole M. AntoniniLisa AustinKaren Haun BarlowMr. and Mrs. Michael R. BaylorMr. George BeanMs. Doris BeckerMs. Sammie R. BellMs. Jacqueline BenderMrs. June BerryMrs. Elena BerryhillMr. and Mrs. Brandon K. BlackDr. and Mrs. William F. BonnellMs. Joann BoyleMs. Ann B. BraceyMs. Pamela BrocatoMrs. Brianna BroussardMrs. Christie S. BrownMs. Susanne BrownMr. and Mrs. Tommy CainMr. and Mrs. John B. CampanelloMr. Lloyd CarawayMarie and Brandon ChaseMr. Paul K. ChitwoodMs. Virginia L. ChitwoodMrs. Skyla ClaxtonMs. Cindy ClinesMs. Glynda H. ConnMs. Lara ConnBarbara and King CookMs. Lisa A. CookMrs. Heidi CoombsMalinda Murphey CowanMs. Jenny J. CoxMr. and Mrs. Robert CrabtreeMrs. Nikki Roe CroppMs. Mecole DardenMs. Diana DavisMr. and Mrs. John Henry Dean IIIMr. and Mrs. Jim DeBackerMs. Karol Genovese Del RealCarlos de la Torre Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paul DeWoodyDr. and Mrs. Gary L. DouglasMs. Roberta DubbsMs. Alex DunnMs. Brenda M. DyerDonna Elton and Thomas SmithMs. Leigh Ann EmersonLisa and Bruce EppsMr. Salvador EspinoMr. William E. FairleyMrs. Micheline M. FarhoudMrs. Carole FindlayMs. Linda FisherSylvia and Pat FisherMrs. Alice FrazierMs. Misty GarrettMr. and Mrs. Charlie GibbsMr. John C. GilbertMarilyn GilbertMs. Lydia A. GoetzMs. Cherie L. GordonMs. Kay GunnDavid and Lauri Curtis HadobasMr. and Mrs. Ryan HaggertyMs. Lydia K. HallMr. and Mrs. Leo HanusMr. Brennen HarrisMrs. Kayren Harter

Ms. Amber HeeterMr. and Mrs. Steve HeinenMs. Sheri HembyThe Honorable Maryellen HicksMs. Suzi HillMrs. Julie A. HintonTerri and Rich HollanderMr. Thomas HookLauren and Jeff HooperMs. Nancy E. HooperMs. Andra B. HouseMs. Michelle HughesMr. and Mrs. Fred B. HunstableMs. Connie JacksonMr. and Mrs. Jake JacobsonKirby and Angela JacobsonMs. Lometa F. JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Urbano JimenezDiane Lochtrog JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Josh JonesMr. Nick S. KarangesMr. and Mrs. John KeanyMs. Jackie KeeferMrs. Christi KeyMrs. Wendy KingMerritt and Alberta KirkBeth KisorMr. and Mrs. Timothy P. KlauckMrs. Amanda KrupaMs. Eileen S. KuldaMs. Harva KuykendallMr. and Mrs. Carl W. LangleyMr. and Mrs. Jack LarsonCathy and Michael LawsheShirley Little MartinMs. Debra LochtrogLyn and Brad LucasPam LunkMs. Chelsea MagbyThe Martinez FamilyMr. and Mrs. Tim MayesMr. John A. McCauleyErin and Jason McDonaldMr. and Mrs. John Q. MelcherLaura and Tod MillerMr. and Mrs. Matthew MitchellCheryl Y. MixonKay L. West and John MolyneauxMr. John A. MoncriefMr. and Mrs. Chuck Mooney IIIMr. and Mrs. Fred MooreRebecca MoronesoMrs. Ann MorrisDr. and Mrs. Willis H. Murphey, Jr.Ludi NavarroMs. Danielle E. NeedhamZem NeillMs. Noelle NettlesMs. Monta R. NoeMs. Julia NovaMrs. Olga NowlanMr. and Mrs. Gary PattersonKaren PearsonShannon L. PenaChris PeoplesMrs. Michelle PettitBecca PickernMr. and Mrs. Benedict A. Plotnicki, Jr.Jennifer PriceMr. and Mrs. Judd PritchardMr. and Mrs. Russell L. PulliamMr. Charles RainesMary D. RehfeldtMr. and Mrs. Alan B. RichardsMr. and Mrs. Curtis RinnMr. and Mrs. Jorge A. RoblesMs. Kathy M. Rodriguez

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua RogersMr. Tanner RohneMr. and Mrs. Brian RondinaroJenene and Jeff SchafferMs. Amanda SchoolerBonnie SchulerMr. and Mrs. Nicholas ScottMr. and Mrs. Chuck SenterHortencia SernaAnn and Jim SheetsMr. Richard L. ShepherdLynda and Grady ShropshireHarvey SmithMs. Charlene SmithMr. and Mrs. James SpillerMr. Glenn H. SpoonsMr. David W. Starkey, Jr.Sherry StevensMr. and Mrs. Frank StewartMs. Karolyn K. StirewaltMartha StrainMr. and Mrs. John B. StrongDeborah SturdivantMrs. Diana SullivanMr. and Mrs. Michael TeagardenMr. Bryan ThomasMr. and Mrs. Kenneth ThompsonLynda and Eric TiedtkeMr. Joe TorresMr. and Mrs. Danny TovarReverend Cyndy W. Twedell and Mr. Jack

TwedellPatricia A. VaughanMs. Lauren VayMs. Lydia Ann VillamilMr. and Mrs. Jared VitembMr. Andrew WardMr. and Mrs. Chuck WatsonMr. and Mrs. Steven WedgeMs. Edwina WhiteMr. and Mrs. Jonathan M. WhitleyElaine R. WhitneyMr. and Mrs. Warren WicksDrenda and John WittMr. and Mrs. J. Benton WoodwardMs. Mary C. WysongJake and Lynita Yarbrough

CORPORATIONS / ORGANIZATIONSAll-Pro Fasteners, Inc.Allstate Giving CampaignAmazonSmileAmerican AirlinesAT&TBNSF Railway CompanyBRIT, Botanical Research Institute of TexasBSCO, Inc.Business Development Group of AledoC&N Manufacturing, Inc.Clear Fork RoyaltyCommunity Foundation of North Texas,

Higginbotham Community FundCook Children’s Medical CenterDean, Jacobson Financial Services, LLCErnst & Young, LLPFash FoundationGenius House MediaGlobal PrairieGreater HorizonsImagetek Office SystemsJPMorgan Chase FoundationJunior League of Fort Worth, Inc.KidKraft, LPThe Kroger Co.Lee Financial CorporationLhoist North AmericaLockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin AERO ClubLuther King Capital ManagementMary Potishman Lard TrustThe Miles FoundationMotiva Enterprises LLC, Shell Oil

FoundationPepsiCo Foundation Fund, Silicon Valley

Community FoundationPier 1 ImportsRaymond James & Associates, Beacon

Hill Wealth ServicesRegent ServicesRogers Wealth Group, Inc.Ross & Matthews, P.C.Rotary Club of Fort WorthRylander, Clay & Opitz, L.L.P.Sid W. Richardson FoundationAmanda J. White-Brown/ SYNC-Results

Nonprofit Consultng Group LLCTarrant County Anonymous EmployeesTom Thumb Good Neighbor ProgramUnited Cooperative ServicesUnited Way of Central New MexicoUnited Way of Tri-StateW.F. Carter ConstructionWOATSXTO Energy, Inc.

HONORARIUMSKathleen Hicks The Honorable Maryellen HicksChristy Jones Ms. Alex DunnZem Neill Mr. Paul K. Chitwood

MEMORIALSLynn Klein Ms. Ann B. Bracey Mr. Paul K. Chitwood Ms. Virginia L. Chitwood Ms. Lometa F. Jenkins Ms. Mary C. WysongDr. John McCoy Ann and Jim SheetsAnn Nicholson, Camp Fire Leader 1970s Carrie, Heidi, Marsha, Cindy, Kelly, Renea, Carol, Jennifer, Kerri, Andrea

CAPITAL CAMPAIGNMr. and Mrs. Todd BoydstonMeta Alice Keith Bratten FoundationMs. Susanne BrownMs. Lisa A. CookJoe & Jessie Crump Crippled Children

FundThe Virginia Hobbs Charitable TrustDiane Lochtrog JohnsonLaura and Tod MillerAnn and Jim SheetsMartha StrainTexas Youth Development CorporationMr. Ward Veale

GIFTS IN KINDBNSF Railway CompanyCharlie Bublik, CMB PhotographyCash AmericaErnst & Young LLPFort Worth, Texas MagazineHaltom’s JewelersNell and Herbert JohnsonSusie PerryScott ShirleyMr. and Mrs. William Tedesco

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Our PromiseYoung people want to shape the world.Camp Fire provides the opportunity to find theirspark, lift their voice, and discover who they are.In Camp Fire, it begins now.

Light the fire within

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Lauri Curtis Hadobas

VICE CHAIRMAN, ADMINISTRATION

Bill McCoy

VICE CHAIRMAN,FINANCIAL

DEVELOPMENTJerri O. Akers

VICE CHAIRMAN, PLANNING

Jake Yarbrough

TREASURERJenene Schaffer

SECRETARYGeorge W. Bean, Jr.

DIRECTORSMonica BalboScot BennettJennifer BlackHeidi Coombs

Kimberly DeWoodyDolores GarzaMarilyn Gilbert

Michele HahnfeldThomas HookNancy Hooper

Edward C. LangeBrant C. Martin

Winjie MiaoTod M. Miller

Randi MitchellJohn Molyneaux

Cheryl MooreBrit Phillips

Judd PritchardEvelyn H. Richardson

Roland SchaferChuck SheridanLinda Springer

John StrongLynda Tiedtke

Jared G. VitembKelli Walter

Andrew WardKay L. West

Lori West

FOUNDATION BOARDKevin Garman, Chairman

Daly R. Bales, Jr.Nina Hutton

Linda JacobsonAdelaide Leavens

Drew SpringerPatricia Vaughan

PRESIDENT/CEOAnn Sheets

2015 BOARD MEMBERS

What’s your spirit animal?Follow the Camp Fire blogto read more about a few of our artists.

Artist Name Spirit Animal

Jeff Cocanour Blue HorseStormie Parker ElephantJerry Johnston HummingbirdDavid Blow Deer

SATURDAYNovember 14, 2015