To the Beach and Back
Alumni connections continue! While in Florida attending the National American Camp Association (ACA) and Association of Camp Nursing conferences in Orlando, Winston and Mary found time for connecting with former Sonlight staff and campers. Shannon (staff 1993), Ryan (camper 5+ yeas), Kathy (camper mom and grandmother), the Roberts family and others. The connections continue!
Unexpected for Mary, she was presented with the highest award given by the Association of Camp Nursing, (ACN) the Jeanne Otto Award in recognition for service and commitment to the practice of camp nursing. 25+ years of working with ACN, as a Board Member, conference speaker, author, mentor for new camp nurses and most recently technical assistant to the Executive Director. (Let the website fun continue!) It’s been a pleasure to work with this group as we work towards healthier camp communities.
Highlights of the ACA / ACN conferences were keynote speakers Dan Heath (“The Power of Moments”) and Marcus Engel (I’m Here Movement.) The Exhibit hall provided informative time with vendors, and breakout sessions continue to challenge us with more knowledge about how to run a great camp.