This will be a year of changes for The Aloha Foundation and the Hulbert Outdoor Center. We say goodbye to Posie Taylor, who has managed The Foundation for the last 17 years, and who has been an integral part of the Alohas for almost 45 years as a camper, counselor, Director of Aloha Hive, and finally, as our Executive Director. Posie leaves a legacy that she can be proud of. In September, she will become Senior Consultant to the Centennial Campaign and will take some well-deserved time off to be with her family. We wish her well in this time of transition and know that she leaves with the satisfaction that The Foundation has been guided by her loyalty and commitment to its well being, as well as to excellence in the national camping industry.

Posie leaves the management of The Aloha Foundation in good hands as she passes the leadership torch to Jim Zien, our Executive Director-Elect, who began his work here on

June 15. We welcome Jim and his commitment to The Aloha Foundation and Hulbert Outdoor Center’s goals. What we do at Hulbert Outdoor Center and at The Aloha Camps closely matches Jim’s background.

As Kate Merritt, President of The Aloha Foundation Board has written, Jim “spent many summers as a camper, camp counselor and horseback riding instructor at a camp in northern Wisconsin, and later in life, at a family camp on the coast of Maine, sailing the island trails of Penobscot Bay. As a student at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, Jim became interested in non-formal, experiential approaches to learning, and subsequently served for more than a decade as the Director of Community Services and Educational Resource Development at the Boston Children’s Museum, develop-ing innovative educational programs for children and their parents. He has worked extensively in the non-profit world, both as an internal manager and as a consultant in the development of educational, cultural and recreational resources. And he has known and loved the Upper Valley since his days at Dartmouth. Jim’s enthusiasm for Aloha’s mission, his deep experience as a manager and his hands-on expertise in starting complex new programs make him the ideal choice for The Aloha Foundation”.

Along with the Camp Directors, I have spent time with Jim over these last months and applaud the energy of his ideas and leadership style. I am eager to work with him as he looks forward to development of the new Lake Fairlee Camp facility and program, and to working closely with The Aloha Foundation team.

Join me in welcoming Jim to our community.

School ProgramBecky Proulx &

Andrew Lane Wedding

ElderhostelLeadership Training

Adult, Youth, & Family Trips

Family CampLake Fairlee Camp

HULBERT OUTDOOR CENTER

THE ALOHA FOUNDATION, INC. FAIRLEE, VERMONT VOLUME 11 ISSUE 3 SPRING/SUMMER 2005

NEW WEB SITE! Be sure to visit our new, updated website at www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Andy Williams, Director of Hulbert Outdoor Center.

The Aloha Foundation’s incoming Executive Director, Jim Zien, with current Executive Director, Posie Taylor, and Hulbert Outdoor Center Director, Andy Williams.

Once a Student, Now an Instructor

By Emily Sustick, School Program Instructor

Two breadsticks, three croutons and some “pea soup”. And on top of all that we’re supposed to be ants trying to access a great big pile of sugar? I stood bewildered, wondering how in the heck we “little ants” were going to get across to the “sugar.” Feeling unsure made me feel uneasy. I was used to knowing how to figure these kinds of problems out!

I came to Hulbert in the 7th grade with my class from the Hartsbrook Waldorf School. Experiential education plays a large role in Waldorf Education, and so it is no wonder that many Waldorf schools choose to bring their middle school aged children to participate in the School Program here at Hulbert Outdoor Center. Although my classmates and I had embarked on many outdoor adventures prior to our arrival, my experiences here at Hulbert stick out in my mind as especially significant. I have great memories of teambuilding under the apple tree, swinging on the swings at recreation time, and jumping for the trapeze on the ropes course. The environment felt immedi-ately comforting and familiar, providing us with a safe space to stretch the boundaries of our comfort zones and to open our young minds to new ways of developing social relationships and community.

Waldorf students begin first grade together and through a conscious curriculum decision, continue through the eighth grade with this same group of students. As a result, they benefit from the Hulbert curriculum in a slightly different way than some other students might. Along with the inevitable challenges that teambuild-ing brings, they must also recognize, and begin to break down social roles that they have developed over the course of their years together. Although at the time I was not aware of the specifics of this process, I do remember leaving Hulbert with a heightened awareness of my own role within the group setting. As a School Program instructor this year, I have had the opportunity to observe this development in my own students from a new perspective. From this more mature vantage point, some of the issues my students have confronted while working together seem to have obvious solutions. For me as an instructor, it can be challenging to facilitate discussion about these issues without interfering with this often measured development process. In considering my role, I have often found it helpful to take myself back to that moment in time where my own 7th grade core group was faced with a similar problem. I try to remember that with a little time and patience, we too discov-ered we were quite capable of coming to our own solutions.

Rewind back to that moment, under the apple tree. Eventually someone came up with a solution. It took longer than perhaps even our instructor had anticipated, but we figured it out. That first time we all accomplished “pea soup,” you would have thought we had won the lottery. Ten years and many “pea soups’ later, I stand in quiet anticipation of my students every move. The excitement now is in who will rise to the challenge? How will they deal with frustrations? And most importantly, how will I help them to see the process of what they are doing, and how it will apply to their lives far beyond a couple of boards and a silly story line about “pea soup”?

HULBERT OUTDOOR CENTER • SPRING/SUMMER 20052

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Emily Sustick has worked as an Outdoor Education Instructor in the Hulbert School Program since August 2004. In March 1995, she was a Hulbert School Program participant with the Hartsbrook Waldorf School, from Hadley, MA. She is a graduate of George Washington University with a degree in Psychology.

YES ConferenceThe Vermont Youth Environmental Summit was hosted by Hulbert Outdoor Center in May. The confer-ence created “for teens, by teens’ was filled with activities and workshops to help students become more “environmentally literate.” Key note speaker was Bill McKibben, popular author of many books on the subject of man and the environment. www.billmckibben.com.

On June 11, 2005, Becky Proulx, Director of School Programs, married Andrew Lane, former Hulbert Outdoor Center staff and Lanakila Counselor. The ceremony was followed by a wonderful reception here at Hulbert Outdoor Center. The day was full of reunions and happy faces. Friends and staff presented Becky and Andrew with a beautiful Mad River Explorer Canoe. On the day before their wedding, Becky was busy with school programs and Andrew finished teaching at Sharon Academy. They are a couple dedicated to education and making a difference in the world. We all wish them a long and happy life together.

It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to Greg Auch, Director of Wilderness Trips. After spending four years with us, Greg has decided to take a new direction in his life. He has always had an interest in Emergency Medicine, and that has led him back to his native state of Michigan, where he began nursing school in May. We wish Greg and his family well in their new adventure.

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we welcome Mark Ceder as Acting Director of Wilderness Trips. Mark joined our team on May 1, 2005, and is excited to guide and encourage his terrific staff and young trippers through the Voyageur Program this summer. Before joining the Aloha Foundation, Mark coordinated student leadership development programs at two universities, while instructing wilderness leadership courses for outdoor professionals. He received his undergraduate degree in communication from Villanova University and master’s degree in outdoor recreation from Western Illinois University. Mark is a Wilderness First Responder. After living all around the country, Mark and his wife, Margaret, and their two Labrador Retrievers have settled in the Upper Valley where they plan to raise their family. They are expecting their first child in November.

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TRANSITIONS

GREEN TEAM REPORT

School Program Director, Becky Proulx, and Andrew Lane, former Hulbert staff and Lanakila counselor.

Tour of Vermont Law SchoolAn April visit to the Vermont Law School found the Green Team touring the newly renovated Debevoise Hall, which houses the Environmental Law Center. The renovation project blends historic preservation with modern, resource-saving technol-ogy. Among the many

resource-saving features was the installation of Clivus Multrum com-posting toilets, which conserve hundreds of gallons of water daily. Other interesting elements were the use of green certified wood, and linoleum (wood chips and linseed resin) instead of vinyl flooring. For more information visit their website at http://www.vermontlaw.edu.

Acting Director of Wilderness Trips, Mark Ceder, and his wife Margaret

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WILDERNESS EMERGENCY MEDICINE & LEADERSHIP

Mark Moore, ACA Instructor Trainer for spring 2005.

Wilderness First ResponderDecember 5-14, 2005 $725Join staff of SOLO, nationally recognized leaders in the field of wilderness medicine and rescue, for an 80-hour intensive wilderness emergency care course. Learn skills needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings, with a focus on the extended care often required in wilderness medical emergencies. Practical simulations and lectures. Includes CPR. Excellent course for outdoor enthusiasts or outdoor trip leaders. Fee includes meals, lodging and course; day students – $550. Pre-registration required.

Wilderness First AidNov. 19-20, 2005 $195Join staff of SOLO for a two-day introductory course in wilderness medical emergencies. Course includes lectures and practical simulations. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders. AHA CPR available for $35. Recognized by American Camping Association and various Guide Licensing Boards. Fee includes meals, lodging and course; day students – $155. Pre-registration required.

Backcountry Search & RescueNovember 19-20, 2005 $205Taught by SOLO and North American Rescue Institute (NARI) staff, nationally recognized leaders in the field of wilderness medicine and rescue. This two-day introductory course in wilderness search and rescue techniques will cover basic principles of rescuer preparedness, search management, leadership, some basic back country medicine, map and compass skills, ropes and knots, emergency care, evacuations and litter carries. Fee includes lodging, meals, and course; day students – $165. Pre-registration required.

Wilderness First Responder RecertificationNovember 19-20, 2005 $195This two-day review is designed to recertify. Although open to any WFR graduate, SOLO currently has reciprocity with WMI/NOLS and WMA; graduates of these programs can be recertified through SOLO, providing their certification is current at the time of the course. CPR Recert. is available for an additional fee. Proof of eligible WFR and CPR training must be provided to SOLO before renewal cards will be issued. Fee includes meals, lodging and course; day students– $155.

Advanced Wilderness First AidNovember 19-22, 2005 $375This four-day course is designed for individuals who want a more in-depth training in Wilderness First Aid in the backcountry. Outdoor enthusiasts, trip leaders, or anyone who works or travels in the back country will find this course important. Standard WFA information plus medical and environmental emergencies, and skills to go with them. More hands-on practice with grater emphasis on leadership. Taught by staff of SOLO. No pre-requisite. Fee includes course, meals and lodging; day student – $315.

Wilderness EMT ModuleDecember 2-4 AND Dec 9-11, 2005 $375Designed for currently certified EMTs. Meeting the guidelines established by the Wilderness Medical Society, Solo’s Wilderness Module has been approved by the National Registry of EMTs for 48 hours of CEUs. Course takes place over two weekends. Practical simulation and labs provide practice in backcountry leadership and rescue skills. Fee includes course, meals, lodging. Day students: $315.

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Memorial Day Weekend brought a hardy group of volunteers together for a work weekend. There was lots of excitement as they uncovered hidden treasures in the old gardens and under the overgrowth of brush. Sixteen full truck loads of debris went to the brush dump. The cabins and dining hall got their first round of cleaning. While we worked we were treated to a wonderful display of wildlife – a Pileated Woodpecker, a coyote, 2 Broadwing Hawks playing on the updrafts, an Osprey, beautiful wildflowers and an amazing array of small birds.

Herb Kummel, former owner, joined us Saturday and offered some very valuable information on the water system. He was full of little tips and tricks to help us as we learn to live with the new site. Over lunch on the wonderful dining hall porch, he told many stories of the camp and its history.

The place has been humming with activity as our Building and Grounds Department works to upgrade the electric service, install a new septic/water system, and lay new gravel for more passable roads. With all this team effort, we where ready to go for the first renters, who arrived July 2. In the summer of 2006, we plan to pilot new programs.

Many thanks to all the volunteers, to our Buildings & Grounds Department, and to all who are helping Lake Fairlee Camp to become a reality. Stay tuned for updates on our future workdays! If you are interested in joining us, please contact Deb Williams.

LAKE FAIRLEE CAMP UPDATE

August Family CampSaturday, August 20 - Friday, August 26, 2005

Join us for a week full of activities for you and your family to enjoy. We take the best elements of camp and offer them at a leisurely pace in a relaxed atmosphere: sailing, canoeing, water sports, hiking, climbing, nature walks, arts and crafts, singing, music, and storytelling by the campfire. You can pick and choose or do it all…or just relax in the shade and watch the fun. Adventures abound, and friendships emerge that will last a lifetime. Our Children’s Program is supervised by experienced staff members. Home-base is Aloha Camp on Lake Morey, with some activities at Camp Lanakila. Delicious, hearty, and well-balanced meals are served family style in our sunny dining hall. Sleeping quarters are platform tents and cabins at Aloha Camp. For more information contact Lynn Daly.

Family Canoe Trip to Maine’s Rangeley Lakes – August 20-26, 2005Experience the joy of waking to the call of a loon after a peaceful night’s sleep at the edge of a serene, wild lake. Join us for a family canoe camping adventure on the beautiful Rangeley Lakes of Western Maine. Enjoy the natural world at a leisurely pace while Hulbert’s skilled trip leaders teach camping and canoeing skills for a safe and memorable canoe trip. You and your family can relax, make new friends and spend special time together that is often lost in the hectic pace of everyday living. This trip is fully outfitted and includes transportation, canoes, cooking gear, group equipment, instruction, delicious food and lots of good, safe adventure. Our adventure begins at Aloha Family Camp. Trip participants will spend Saturday and Sunday nights at Aloha Camp. Accommodations, while on our trip, are in two-person tents which Hulbert will provide. We will canoe to a different campsite each day. For more information or to register please contact us as soon as possible. Spaces go quickly on this popular trip.

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