Word of the Day – Service
Wednesday’s Note from Mr. Bart
Good Morning Camp!
It’s the middle of what would be our camp week. Some Wednesday thoughts…
- Polar Bear and Rookie Badge Check #3
- Camp Toast
- Tribe Flags and Songs
- Preparations for Skit Night
- Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
- Ain’t No Flies On Us
- The Yard Sale
- T-Shirts
- Rookie Fashion Show and Dance-Off
- The Merit Race
- The Carnival
- The Horses
- The Rotarians
- The Rookie Meeting
Reviewing this list floods my mind with fun and happy memories. Good times and great fun! By Wednesday my voice is shot from all the shouting and singing and my cheeks are tired from all the smiling and laughing. A solo or a genuinely kind act from a camper puts a lump in my throat and brings a tear to my eye that wasn’t expected.
By Wednesday, the range of human emotions has hit me and I’m again filled with a deep understanding of why I return to this spiritual place every summer.
2020 would have been my 40th straight year of working for GVRC. 40. That number seems unbelievable to me. I was thinking about Wednesday at camp and 2 things came to mind.
We hand out the camp t-shirts today. It’s been that way for all 39 years I’ve been working at GVRC. Probably before that too.
The Rotarians come to Camp Sam Wood for their meeting. They visit with us and see the benefits of our hard work that their sponsorship and support provides.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rotary’s motto is, “Service Above Self”. A simple yet powerful message about giving of one’s self and serving others. The GVRC staff has always lived by that motto. Therefore, today’s word of the day is: SERVICE.
Thank you GVRC staff for all your SERVICE to the campers. Thank you too, for the SERVICE to the Camp Sam Wood property and to the spirit that is the Genesee Valley Rotary Camp.
Have a great Wednesday! Thank you for your continued SERVICE to GVRC.
Here Is Love.
-Bart
Camp staff traveled the state to support another amazing Long Island fundraiser for GVRC! A great time had by all! Thank you Jake and Lauren Miles! 💙
12th annual Long Island fundraiser for GVRC is tomorrow! Thank you Jake and Lauren for your continued support! We love you!
Beautiful tribute to Mr. Mike at the golf tournament today 💙
Good luck to all the golfers today! Here is love! 🏌️🏌️♀️⛳️ @kaitlynhoag @hoag1093
A group of GVRC staff is doing a booty bike ride to camp this year!
If you would like to join us or donate or share below is the current riders and their Venmo names.
Moe: @Maureen-McAnany
Jeff Peacock: @miller_jeffery
Julie Sullivan: @Julie-Sullivan-103
Audrey: @AudreyDiMatteo
If you donate via Venmo please put Booty Bike or GVRC in the memo.
Beautiful dedication at YCS tonight for our beloved Mr. Mike. He was truly a legend.
Registration is now open for the Big Sky Golf Tournament on July 13, 2024! Visit golf.gvrc.org to register or sponsor! All proceeds benefit GVRC! @kaitlynhoag @hoag1093
(Funny post ahead)
Respect the Archery Specialists or we will make darkness consume the entire earth forever!
In case the world does end with today’s eclipse:
GVRC has been a true blessing in life and we are glad for the opportunity to work with all of you.
If the world does not end today we will see everyone in August!!
HIL,
Mr. Jim, Terry & Wally too
Tonight’s event has been postponed due to weather! Will post when new date is established! Thanks for understanding!
Come out to support Mustang Madness in Dansville - March 22nd at 6:30PM - all proceeds benefit GVRC!