News Splash, Spring 2006

Spring 2006
Camp Twin Lakes Gears Up for Summer
The weather is warming. Flowers are
blooming. Spring has arrived! Here at
Camp Twin Lakes, we are getting ready
for another fun-filled, action-packed summer. From May through August, Camp
Twin Lakes will welcome 14 camp partner
groups for its 14th summer season. To prepare, camp staff and volunteers have been
working hard since November– sprucing
up the facilities, hiring staff and volunteers
and updating equipment and programs.
Returning campers and volunteers will
notice several new additions to Camp. Our
new Partners Gate, an attractive archway
constructed of wood and stone, now frames
the entrance gate. Dedicated to Partners
Card volunteers and founder Bonnie Harris, the gate will include a plaque honoring each of the Partners Card committee
chairs.
Also new for the 2006 season, the Alex
Levitt Pavilion provides poolside shade,
so campers can take a break from the sun
for some relaxation or games. The pavilion honors former Camp Sunshine camper
Alex Levitt, who touched many lives at
Camp Twin Lakes and beyond before he
passed away in June of 2004 after a long
battle with cancer. The pavilion is a small
way of honoring Alex’s memory and continuing his legacy at a place that was very
special to him.
Our equestrian program is a camper favorite. With the addition of our new covered riding ring, the Experian Arena, even
more campers will be able to experience
the joys and challenges of horseback riding. Named after Experian for the lead
gift from the Fred M. Roddy Foundation
and the Ida A. Ryan Charitable Trust, the
new covered ring will extend the time the
equestrian program is available to campers by providing shelter during rainy days
and shade during the hottest part of the day,
when many campers, due to their medical
conditions, must avoid extreme heat and
harsh sunshine.
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A. The new Partners Gate provides a dramatic entrance into Camp. B. An ESP camper patiently awaits his turn at the high ropes course. C. Site for the new
Experian Arena covered riding ring; more campers than ever will be able to share in a favorite activity at Camp Twin Lakes –Horseback riding!
D. A Breathe Easy camper ‘hangs out’ on the playground. E. Campers from Camp Walk ‘N’ Roll pose for a picture.
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From the Executive Director
What a wonderful and exciting time to be a part of Camp Twin
Lakes! It is a privilege and honor for me to lead an organization
that has made such an enormous impact on children and adults
throughout Georgia. It is an awesome responsibility to see to it
that Camp Twin Lakes continues to provide the quality facilities
and programming and meaningful experiences it has become appreciated for.
Yet the challenge does not stop there. Our Board of Directors has
communicated loud and clear that Camp Twin Lakes has the potential to make an even greater difference in our community. Our foundation is strong. We
have a stellar Board of Directors, a respected reputation throughout the state and strong
financial and human resources. We are clearly perched to further our impact, and I view
my role as a guide to lead Camp Twin Lakes into the future.
Over the next six months, Camp Twin Lakes will work towards envisioning our direction for the future. We will not embark on this planning process alone, as we plan to engage a broad group of our stakeholders in this process. This will include our Board members, professionals and volunteers from our partner camps, our staff, financial supporters,
potential new partners, parents and individuals who have been a part of our programs. I
see the key ingredient in this first step being creative, out-of-the-box thinking. There are
so many ways that Camp Twin Lakes can increase its positive impact on its community. I
will look forward to sharing with you the priorities we choose.
Looking to the long term has not hindered plans for this year. We are preparing for what
should be our biggest season ever. Camp Kudzu, our camp partner for children with diabetes, is returning to Camp Twin Lakes after an absence. We look forward to welcoming
them back, along with all our camp partners, for an amazing summer season.
In addition, we have several new programs for 2006. In the spring, we will host two
programs for refugee youth in conjunction with our new partners, Refugee Resettlement
and Immigration Service of Atlanta and International Rescue Services. Elementary school
students and teens, primarily from Somalia and Liberia, will attend day and overnight
camps at Camp Twin Lakes during their spring break. In addition, we will host our first
open house this spring for all of our camp partner families. This fall, Camp Twin Lakes
will hold a teen leadership summit inviting teens from all of our partner groups to spend
an exclusive weekend at camp. It is a busy season ahead and an important time in Camp
Twin Lakes’ evolution. I feel blessed to be a part of it.
Eric Robbins
A Dance, Bike Ride and Home Tour: Camp Twin Lakes Adds
New Fundraising Events in 2006
Help support Camp Twin Lakes in 2006 by attending one of our brand new fundraisers:
• Camp Twin Lakes’ Junior Board will host the first annual Camp Dance “Deja Zoo” at
Zoo Atlanta on May 6, 2006. Geared towards young professionals in Atlanta, this event will
feature animal viewings, live music, dancing, camp-style finger foods and cocktails.
• The Taco Mac and 790 “The Zone” Spin for Kids benefiting Camp Twin Lakes and its
partners will take place on November 12. The bike ride will include 5-miles, 25-mile, 50-mile
and century courses, all beginning and ending at camp. For information on registering for
this event, visit www.spinforkids.com.
• Camp Twin Lakes has been chosen as the beneficiary of the Second Annual Atlanta Magazine Dream Home Tour. Running Thursday through Sunday for four weeks during the fall
(see calendar for dates), the event offers an opportunity to get “beyond the gates” in one of
Buckhead’s must exclusive neighborhoods and tour an exquisitely built home showcasing
the talents of Atlanta’s top interior designers.
For more information on any of Camp Twin Lakes’ special events, call (404) 231-9887.
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CTL Lends a Hand to
Camp High Five
After three years of continued growth, Camp
High Five, our partner camp group for children
who are HIV affected, found a need to enhance
its infrastructure. As a result, in 2006 Camp
Twin Lakes has taken on a new role with Camp
High Five.
Our staff is working more closely with High
Five to help them fill their staffing and volunteer needs and assist in their program direction.
Jaime Swindle, special events manager and
volunteer coordinator for Camp Twin Lakes, is
overseeing recruitment and placement of volunteers for the weeklong session, while Camp
Twin Lakes’ program director Josh Sweat will
act as Camp Director for High Five.
FUNdraising
Events
May 6
Junior Board Camp Dance
“Deja Zoo” at Zoo Atlanta
Dunwoody Beer Fest
May 8
Tenth Annual Golf Tournament
Tournament Players Club at Sugarloaf
September 30
Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off
October 19-22 & 26-29
Atlanta Magazine Dream Home
October 28-November 5
Camp Twin Lakes Partners Card
November 2-5 & 9-12
Atlanta Magazine Dream Home
November 12
Spin for Kids
Fundraising Focus
2005 Atlanta Magazine’s Best of
Atlanta Party: Our Best To Date
Picture from left to right are Partners
Card campaign volunteer leaders: Renee
Goff, 2005 Partners Card co-chair and
2006 chair, Elizabeth Richards, 2005
Partners Card chair and Kim Berry, 2006
Partners Card chair.
Atlanta Metro Residents ‘Shop Their Hearts Out’ and Help
Send Kids to Camp
Pictured from left to right, Board President Comer Yates,
Board Member and Restaurateur Robert Amick and
Camp Twin Lakes Founder/Board Chair Doug Hertz
pause for a picture at this year’s Best of Atlanta party.
What better way is there to spend a Tuesday evening than
sampling food from more than 60 of Atlanta’s best restaurants,
socializing with friends and raising money for a worthy cause?
Absolutely none! More than 2500 attendees turned out for Atlanta
Magazine’s 18th Annual Best of Atlanta Party on February 7, 2006
at the Cobb Galleria Centre to enjoy everything from chocolate
fondue to sushi to Churrascaria style beef.
Through sponsorships, ticket sales, a silent auction and balloon
raffle, the event raised a record net $160,000 for Camp Twin
Lakes. Raising $15,000 more than last year, the 2005 party was
our most successful Best of Atlanta yet. Thanks to BellSouth,
Best of Atlanta Title Sponsor and Atlanta Magazine for their
continued support of Camp Twin Lakes.
Thanks to our dedicated host committee, Kim and Matt Berry,
Eleanor and William Effinger, Lila and Doug Hertz, Jan and
Aaron Lupuloff, Martha and Sean McGinnis, Larry and Berry
Perlis, Sheri and Jim Reed, Patty and Doug Reid and Elizabeth
and Ken Richards, and all of our host.
To learn more about host packages for the 2006 Best of Atlanta
party, contact Daniel Bozard at Camp Twin Lakes, 404-231-9887,
ext. 222.
From Oct. 29- Nov. 5, 2005, Atlanta metro retailers were abuzz with patrons lining up
to use their Camp Twin Lakes Partners Card. By purchasing the $50 Partners Card,
donors were able to save 20% at more than 430 stores throughout the Atlanta area and,
in turn, help send kids to Camp Twin Lakes.
Last year’s Partners Card campaign raised approximately $310,000. A team of more
than 100 volunteers, together with 180 retail stores and our Board and Junior Board,
sold approximately 4200 cards. Partners Card owes much of its success to the dedicated
Partners Card chair Elizabeth Richards and co-chair Renee Goff for their leadership
and innovative ideas.
“Partners Card is a wonderful way for Camp Twin Lakes to get its name out in the
community,” said Elizabeth Richards, 2005 Chair. “It is a unique fundraiser, and quite
fun to be involved in. I have worked on the committee since its beginning and was
thrilled to be able to chair it.”
Camp Twin Lakes Board member Anne Hipp, who has volunteered with Partners
Card since 2000, was once again the top selling volunteer, even surpassing her own
record by selling 320 cards. Card sales by retail stores increased significantly over past
years with the Container Store Buckhead and first-time Partners Card seller Mark Shale
as the top selling retailers.
The Coca-Cola Company was Title Sponsor, the Atlanta Journal Constitution was the
Presenting Sponsor and Troncalli was Angel Sponsor.
The 2006 Partners Card campaign is scheduled for Oct. 28 – Nov. 5, 2006. Renee
Goff has been named Chair and Kim Berry will serve as co-chair.
Entering its ninth year in 2006, the Partners Card program is Camp Twin Lakes’
highest grossing fundraiser. To learn more about Partners Card or to volunteer call
Jaime Swindle at 404-231-9887 or visit www.camptwinlakes.org.
Finish Line Youth Foundation Helps Send Kids to Camp
In 2005, the Finish Line Youth Foundation presented Camp Twin Lakes with a
$2,500 grant in support of camperships.
Chili Cook-Off Contributes to Camp
The 26th Annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off, held October 1, 2005 at Stone
Mountain Park raised $41,000 for Camp Twin Lakes. Attendees enjoyed a chili judging
contest, chili samples, a children’s area, vendors and several tribute bands performing
music by Aerosmith, The Doors, Led Zepplin, Van Halen and U2. Thanks to United
Distributors for selecting Camp Twin Lakes as the beneficiary. Join us for the 2006
Chili Cook-Off on September 30, 2006 at Stone Mountain Park. It’s fun for the whole
family!
Bass Pro Shop Sponsors New Fishing Program
Pictured from left to right John Been, founder and CEO,
HomeLife Community Group and Eric Robbins, Executive Director, Camp Twin Lakes.
HomeLife Communities, Been Family Donate
$25,000 To Camp Twin Lakes
HomeLife Communities Group, Atlanta’s second-largest
builder of single-family homes, presented Camp Twin Lakes
with a $25,000 check at the end of 2005. The donation was made
jointly on behalf of HomeLife and the company’s founder and
CEO, Jon Been and his family, including his wife Susan, son
Wilson and daughter Katherine. Homelife employees also made
contributions, bringing the total donation to more than $26,000.
Bass Pro Shop has signed on to sponsor a new fishing program for the 2006 camp
season. Bass Pro Shop will provide Camp Twin Lakes with 20 reels from its February
“Reel Trade In Promotion” along with additional fishing equipment and training for the
Camp Twin Lakes program staff. Now all of Camp Twin Lakes’ partner camp groups
will be able to enjoy this camp favorite.
CIBC World Markets Sponsors Lake Activities
Camp Twin Lakes recently received a $20,000 donation from CIBC World Markets
to sponsor the Upper Lake Program for 2006 and all lake activities.
SAP Sponsors Nature Studies Program
Camp Twin Lakes thanks SAP for their donation of $5,000 to sponsor the 2005 Nature
Studies Program.
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Honorariums & Memorials
Camp Twin Lakes gratefully acknowledges our friends who made memorial and honorarium gifts
in 2005/2006. To make a tribute gift please use the enclosed envelope.
Honorees are listed first in bold print followed by names of those making gifts in their honor
August 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006.
Harold Adair’s Recovery
Nancy & John Hirsch
Carol & Larry Isaacson
Mary Ann & Bobby Kaplan
Birth of Nolan Blake Alexander
Carol & Larry Isaacson
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Maureen & Dick Anderson’s Baby
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Jimmy Arogeti
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Elyse Aussenberg’s 50th Birthday
Mark Balser
Deborah Cohen & Ken Sobel
Elise Eplan & Bob Marcovitch
Kathy & Lawrence Feldman
Mindy Fine & Gregg Bauer
Amy & Andrew Friedman
Francine & Fred Gerlich
Barbara Friedland Gold
Martin Haber
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Rachel Jacobson & Eric Olsen
Susan & Mark Jacobson
Lenore & Scott Kaye
Julie & Daniel Kleinman
Eleanora Lipton
Tom Mescon
Tiffany & Frank Murphy
Judith & Mark Pollock
Lisa & Gerald Reisman
Michelle & Craig Rich
Arlene & Jerry Schlesinger
Debbie Segal & Randy
Cadenhead
Ann & Michael Silver
Amy Waggoner
Zona Walton
Angie & Skip Weiland
Laury Bagen’s Recovery
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Bobbie Battista, Dan Raudebaugh,
Wiley Stephens, Jerry Thomas
Buckhead Business Association
Leadership Development
Program
Janet Benjamin’s Recovery
Sue & Larry Ellison
Micah Benveniste
Marilyn & Ronnie Marks
Florence Bernes’ Recovery
Barbara & Jay Halpern
Donald Block’s 70th Birthday
Nancy & John Hirsch
Barbara & Alan Smith
Sue & Dick Stern
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Boshinski
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Austin Botts’ Birthday
Betty Botts
Katie Bourke’s Graduation
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Mr. & Mrs. Fulton Breen
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Mark Brennan
Kyle Caldwell
Bob Brewer’s Recovery
Steve Labovitz
Helen & Jack Browdy
Carol & Larry Isaacson
J. Preston Byers
Gerald Sams
Camp Twin Lakes Staff
Dr. Al Lightsey
David Carr
Cathy Merckens
Cathedral of Christ The King Clergy
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Jennings Hertz
Susan Booth, Max and Moira
Leventhal
Lila Hertz
Roslyn Balser
Martha Heyman’s Birthday
Helen Revson
Rev. Father Brian Higgins
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Anne Hipp
Mary & David Haddow
Arnold Holzer’s Birthday
Barbara & Sanford Orkin
Sue & Dick Stern
Tom Houck’s Birthday
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Eti and David Ichay’s Marriage
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Deanne Jackson & Julian Mohr
Helen & Frank Hahn
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Jarrell
Elice & Rhodes Haverty
Marriage of Gay & Lyons Joel, Jr.
Helen Revson
Sue & Dick Stern
Valera John’s Recovery
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Grandchildren of Ann & George Jones
Ann & George Jones
Marsha Kerr
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Dr. Daniel Kleinman
Susan & Lance Friedland
Chris & Roy Lambert’s grandson’s
birthday
Chris and Roy Lambert
Matiel Leffler’s 80th Birthday
Irene & Bobby Lichtenstein
Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Levy’s 50th
Anniversary
Helen Revson
Alison Lewis
Keith Bevan
Mark Ling’s Birthday
Dana & Rob Frohwein
Suzie & William Lowenstein’s Birthdays
Helen Revson
Jan & Aaron Lupuloff
Marie & James Gilbert
Twinker Mason’s Recovery
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Robin & Phillip Medintz
Barry Medintz
Larry Melnick’s Retirement
Debi & David Bock
Pearl Cohen
Lori & Stephen Dorsky
Stephanie & Marc Effron
Iris & Bob Eskew
Lisa Fierman
Rose & Michael Haber
Sheri Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Joan, Stephen, & Lisa King
Barbara & Bill Klineman
Lillian Kotovsky
Denny Marcus & Andre
Schnabl
Jackie & Tony Montag
Cassie Moss
Janet & Lamar Moss
Hilary & Stuart Nelson
Marilyn & Josh Shubin
Judith & Mark Thompson
Alice Walker
Glenda & David Minkin
Keith Pepper
Margaret & Darin Mortimer
Ann & Rusty Frank
Lisa Caylor & Bronson Walters’
Engagement
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Larry (Popsi) Chapman’s Retirement
Cindy & Steve Chapman
Tilda & Leonard Cohen’s Anniversary
Deborah Cohen & Ken Sobel
Kathy Datelle’s Birthday
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Davenport
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Dr. William Dunkel
The Popkin Family
James Dykhouse
Mary Louise & Sonny Sherman
Mark Eden’s Birthday
Judy & Alan Schulman
Bud Feiman’s Recovery
Helen Revson
Michael Finocchio’s 60th Birthday
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Birth of Matt & Millar Freeman’s
Daughter
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
David Schaeffer
Sheila & Shelly Friedman
Joanne Donner
Shelly Friedman
James B. Erben
Judge Joel Fryer
Sue & Dick Stern
Beth Gainer’s Graduation
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Edward Gay
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Sharon Gay’s Birthday
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Judge John C. Gemmill
Keith Bevan
Birth of Noah Sage Glenn
Camp Twin Lakes Staff
Elaine Ellis & Marty Krepcho
Elliott Goldstein’s Birthday
Jennings Hertz
Mary Louise & Sonny Sherman
Cheairs & Dave Graves
Ann & Rusty Frank
Teresa Griffith’s Mother’s Recovery
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Billie Guthman’s 70th Birthday
Nancy & John Hirsch
Sig Guthman’s Recovery
Sue & Dick Stern
Mr. & Mrs. George Haas
Karen & Mike Davenport
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Barbara Halpern’s Bat Mitzvah
Sharon & Michael Corenblum
Rev. Father Kevin Hargaden
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
J. Rhodes Haverty’s Recovery
Sandra & Harold Adair
Mr. & Mrs. George Hearn
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Debra, Brian, & Patrick Henderson
Nancy & Bob Greenwood
Hertz Family
Frances Platzer
Doug Hertz
Sandy & Jay Coffsky
Elise Eplan
Ellen & Jack Holland
Lois & David Kuniansky
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Greg Pyne
Joyce & Sonny Shlesinger
Robert Stefan
Ronnie Van Gelder
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Warren Murray
Larry Melnick
David Nickola’s Retirement
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Rev. Father Michaeul Onyekuru
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Birth of Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Phillips’
Granddaughter
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Grandchildren of Naomi & Harry Popkin
Naomi & Harry Popkin
Erin Powell’s Marriage
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Jordan & Hannah Redd
Mary Steinberg
Eric Robbins
Deborah Maslia & J. Paul
Whitehead
Birth of Sasha Irene Robbins
Shelley & Jeff Alperin
Terri & Brian Coffsky
Elise Eplan & Bob Marcovitch
Lisa Fierman
Julie & Daniel Kleinman
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Bill Rogers
Patricia & Michael Sebastian
Jason Rogers
Kathy & Ken Rogers
Sue & Cliff Rogers
Matt Rosenzweig’s Success
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Arnold Rubenstein’s Recovery
Helen & Frank Hahn
Mary Ann & Bobby Kaplan
Barbara & Sanford Orkin
Sue & Dick Stern
Bill Rubin’s 80th Birthday
Barbara & Neil Holtz
Marriage of Tracy Schwartz
Sue & Dick Stern
Hymie Shemaria’s Recovery
Iris & Louie Shemaria
Mary Louise & Sonny Sherman’s
Anniversary
Jennings Hertz
Mr. & Mrs. Hank Sherry
Helen Revson
Mike Shields
Serena Rogers
Paul Silver’s Birthday
Lisa & Richard Isaacson
Scott Silver’s Recovery
Barbara & Alan Smith
Sue & Dick Stern
Myrna Slosberg’s Recovery
Carol & Larry Isaacson
Sue & Dick Stern
Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton Smith
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Jay Smith
Elizabeth & Andrew Olmsted
Tyler Smith’s Bar Mitzvah
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Adam Snow’s Marriage
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Gina Solomon’s Recovery
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Sue & Larry Ellison
Jonah, Joshua, & Micah Spear
Elizabeth & John Day
Martha Heyman
Debi Starnes’ Birthday
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier
Keith Bevan
Joyce & Horace Stone
Wanda & James Kruse
Honorariums & Memorials
Ed Sugarman’s 65th Birthday
Bobbie & Bob Trauner
Rev. Father Vincent Sullivan
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Betty Sunshine’s Bat Mitzvah
Sharon & Michael Corenblum
Talley & Josh Sweat
Betsy & Bill Sugg
Sue Tancill’s Recovery
Helen & Frank Hahn
Helen Revson
Marty Tauber’s Birthday
Ann & George Jones
Birth of Ella Tinkelman
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Angie Weiland’s Birthday
Julie & Danny Kleinman
Angie & Skip Weiland
Allison Sand
Kathy & Ned Sparkman
Sam Welborn’s Recovery
Steve Labovitz
Margie Wertheimer’s Recovery
Sue & Dick Stern
Mrs. Doug Wilson’s Recovery
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Michelle & Barbara Wilson
Sandy & Gaylord Knapp
Clients of The Write Time
Jody Franco & Judy Kogon
Comer Yates’ Birthday
Dorothy Yates
Memorials
Deceased friends of Camp Twin Lakes
are listed first in bold print followed by
the names of those making gifts in their
memory August 1, 2005 through February
28, 2006.
Art Adler
Barbara & Jay Halpern
Trauner Family
Sidney Bagen
Susan & Larry Ellison
Susan & Lance Friedland
Jerry Blonder
Sandra & Harold Adair
Bobbie & Bob Trauner
Mary Lamar Bowden
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Beth Bridges
Betty & Roger Milam
“Scoobie” Brourman
Sheri & Steve Labovitz
Lucy Brown
Teresa & Bobby Hebert
Phillip Bush’s Mother
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Henry Butts
Mark Rosenberg
Miriam Cott
Barbara & Jay Halpern
Ray Crawford
Steven Labovitz
Floy Culbreth
David Simpson
Dick Cullum
Helen Jeter
Bill Davidson
Susan Davidson
Steve Davol
Deloris & Charles Davol
Gloria Ellenoff
Sue & Larry Ellison
George Emanuel
David Arkin
Katie Erbersberger
Sue & Larry Ellison
Barry Feinberg
Dick Anderson
Morton Friedman
Sue & Larry Ellison
Spa Sydell
Bert Weiland
Rhoda Weiland
Pat Whittington
Bobbie Whittington
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Whittington
Dr. & Mrs. Stanley Rye
Steven Winokur
Mindy Fine & Gregg Bauer
Charles Yates, Sr.
Virginia Almand
R. Lawrence Ashe, Jr.
Atlanta Classic Cars
Atlanta Classic Foundation
Charities
Atlanta Speech School
Atlanta Speech School PTC
Babush, Neiman, Kornman &
Johnson
Jane & Perry Ballard
Bly, Bly & Pittman
Contracting Co.
Clayton Boardman III
Laura & Charles Bowen
Caryn & Michael Boxer
Lacy & Sam Buckmaster
Mary Bundrick
Lucinda & Robert Bunnen
Frank Butterfield
Jack Calloway
The Chandler Foundation
Tom Cousins
Mary Crabb
Tom Dozier
Jane & Mark Eden
Sue & Larry Ellison
Elise Eplan & Bob Marcovitch
Kate & Benton Evans
Angelia & Michael Evert
Jeanne Frazier
Barbara Fricker
Shelly Friedman
Georgia Tech
Lillian & Greg Giornelli
Olga de Goizueta
Greenbaum Family
Lauren & Jim Grien
Griffin Cochrane & Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Griffith III
Helen & Frank Hahn
Brenna Hall
Raye & Phil Handler
Hanover Insurance Co.
Joan & Hubert Harris
Jennings Hertz
Lila & Doug Hertz
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Carolyn & Lem Hewes
Toby & Arnold Holzer
Fay & William Ireland
Nancy James
Kimmey Family
Vickie & Tom Kirbo
Sylvia & Walt Klenz
Sybi & Matt Kuchar
Stacy & Rick Lanier
Mary Ellen Locklear & Family
Jan & Aaron Lupuloff
Bettye & John Maddox
Mann Mechanical Company
Denny Marcus & Andre
Schnabl
Margaret Martin
Heather & Dan Mathews
Donna McCarthy
Debbi & Wayne McClure
Debbie & Leonard McKenzie
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Jackie & Tony Montag
Norcross Supply Company
Colleen & Sam Nunn
Richard O’Callaghan
Pittman Construction Company
Helene & Mark Popowski
Herbert Ginsberg
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Susan Jacobson Goldberg
Dottie Gross
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Sue & Dick Stern
Max Greenberg
Nancy & John Hirsch
Barbara & Sanford Orkin
Phyllis Greenspan
Merle & Myron Smith
Debra & Fred Wener
Frank Hahn, Jr.
Sue & Larry Ellison
Nancy & John Hirsch
Jill Hertz
Frances Kuniansky
Monk Jones
Stacy & Rick Lanier
Leo Kalson
Susan & Lance Friedland
Carol Kirschner’s Brother, Andy
Carol & Larry Isaacson
Beverly Krafchick
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Alex Levitt
Robyn Werbin Berkowitz
Ray Martin
Sue & Larry Ellison
Kristen McMahon
Mark Rosenberg
Rory Melnick
Meyer Melnick
J. George Mitnick
Allison & Jonathan Dubovsky
Leonard Mittenthal
Shari Herzberg & Eric Robbins
Morris Piha
Judy & Barry Frankel
Norman Plasker
Steve Grosswald
Sylvia Pollock
Sue & Larry Ellison
Helen Raskin
Helen Revson
Max Rogan
Gail Rones
Bernard Rothschild
Eleanor Bernhardt
Katherine Bernhardt
Helen Revson
Grace Schiffgens
Peggy Schiffman
Hansford Sams, Jr.
Linda & Richard Davis
Jackson Bradley Sams
Heather & Robert Abrams
April & Charles Fister
Jennie & James King
Michael King Family
Tipton Family
Delores Shifres
Kathy & Dennis Berry
Janie & Howard Hoffman
Mr. & Mrs. Bertram Levy
Jackie & Tony Montag
Lynn & Lewis Redd
Patty & Doug Reid
Linda & Abe Schear
Westminster Schools Parent
Association
Jack Stanton
Larry Melnick
Sandra Strickman
Mark Rosenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Swanson’s Mother
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Sarah Elizabeth Tate
Shanna Garner
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Clare & Eric Ranney
Christy Reed
Patty & Doug Reid
Barbara & Maury Riff
Betsy & Rafael San Miguel
David Schaeffer
Emory Schwall
Susan & Charlie Shanor
Alice Smith
Eva & Welton Smith
John Smith II
Mr. & Mrs. W. Sam Smith
Willou & Bill Smith
Linda & Mason Stephenson
Nola & Andy Stull
Mary & Greg Thurman
Trinity School
Mr. & Mrs. Trenton Tunnell
UpTime Electric Company
Wachovia Bank
Ilene & Gil Wolchock
Yates Insurance Co.
Donna & Gary Young
Young Contracting Co.
Mary Sue & Jack Zimmerman
Rose & Ed Yousefian
Ruth & Mark Rosenberg
Camp Twin Lakes thanks the following individuals for their donations to the Melnick
Endowment Fund. Listed are donations
received August 1, 2005 through February
28, 2006.
Honors
Elyse Aussenberg’s 50th Birthday
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Kerri Brooks’ Engagement
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Larry Melnick’s Retirement
Lucille & William Albright
Audrey Arthur
Atlanta Magazine
Susan Berkowitz
Linda & Richard Bressler
Camp Horizon
Deborah Cohen & Ken Sobel
Shirley & Hyman Cohen
Linda Diamond
Laura & Marshall Dinerman
Beth & Paul Docka
LuEllen & Louis Feldman
Melanie & Richard Fine
Mindy Fine & Gregg Bauer
Stella & Stan Firestone
Nancy & Wayne Freedman
Bonnie & George Friedland
Susan & Lance Friedland
Natalie & Will Gillespie
Jill & Fred Glass
Lois & Les Gurvey
Sally Jo Hale
Betty & Harvey Jacobson
David Kuniansky
Amy & Craig Leathers
Sharon Margulies
Amy & Morris Maslia
Debbi & Wayne McClure
Diane & Will Pharr
Michelle & Craig Rich
Laurie & Joel Rosenberg
Susan & Charlie Shanor
Robin & Mark Spiegel
Lynn & Bob Sustak
Helen & Ray Weeks
Nikki & Randy Weisburd
The Weiland Family
Nadine & Vic Wendel
Susan & Tom Williams
Roberta Yackira
Memorials
Marsha Kalson’s Mother
Ronnie & Larry Melnick
Camp Wannaklot:
Wesley Bomar
2006Camp Calendar
APRIL
21-23
28-30
MAY
5-7
27-June 2
JUNE
3-8
3-9
10-16
17-23
24-30
JULY
1-7
8-14
Wesley Bomar has something special
to look forward to this summer.
Like many other children across Georgia, 10-year-old
Wesley Bomar has something special to look forward to
this summer – a week at Camp Twin Lakes. Last year
was Wesley’s first year with Camp Wannaklot, Camp
Twin Lakes’ partner camp for children with hemophilia
and other inherited blood disorders. As he puts it, camp
was “one of the best things ever,” and he can’t wait to
go back!
While at camp, Wesley had a chance to make friends
with other children who face the same challenges as he
does. Wesley has severe hemophilia A, an inherited disorder of the blood-clotting system. He lacks enough of
certain proteins in his blood that help the blood to clot.
In order to treat his condition, Wesley has been on prophylactic factor VIII therapy since age two. He had a
port-a-cath for his infusion for five years, but now he
receives intravenous sticks every other day.
At camp, Wesley was able to focus on other things
besides his treatment like new friends and fun activities.
“I like archery because I’m good at, and boating because
you can splash people,” said Wesley.
8-15
15-21
22-28
22-29
29-August 4
AUGUST
4-9
11-13
12-13
18-20
25-27
SEPTEMBER
8-10
29-Oct 1
OCTOBER
6-8
13-15
20-22
27-29
NOVEMBER
3-5
10-12
17-19
His parents, Adam and Elizabeth Bomar, have enjoyed
the learning, fellowship and independence that Camp
Twin Lakes and Camp Wannaklot provide for their son.
“Camp gives Wesley something to look forward to this
summer. He talked about his friends and the activities
for weeks afterwards,” said Adam Bomar. The Bomars
hope his time at camp this year will give Wesley the
self-confidence to infuse his own treatments.
Wesley’s advice for first-time Twin Lakes campers:
“Camp is very fun. Remember there are people there to
take care of your medicine.”
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Camp Sunshine Weekends for teens, siblings and families of
children with cancer
Camp Sunshine Weekends for teens, siblings and families of
children with cancer
Toni’s Camp Retreat for youths and adults with disabilities
Camp Breathe Easy for children with asthma
CCFA Camp Oasis for children with Crohn’s disease &
ulcerative colitis
Camp Braveheart for children with heart defects and heart
transplant recipients
Camp Kudzu for children living with type I diabetes
Camp Sunshine Teen for teens with cancer
Camp Sunshine for children with cancer
Camp High Five for children who are HIV affected
Camp TBI – To Be Independent for children with acquired
brain injuries
Camp Independence for children with kidney disorders
and transplants
Camp Wannaklot for children with hemophilia or other inherited
bleeding disorders
MCG Children’s Medical Center’s Camp Rainbow for
children with cancer and rare blood disorders
Camp Horizon for battered, neglected or abused children
Camp Walk ‘N Roll for children with muscular dystrophy
Camp New Hope for children with sickle cell disease
Camp Joint Venture for children with rheumatoid arthritis
Kate’s Club Retreat for children who have lost a parent or sibling
FOCUS Under the Stars Camp - Families Of Children
Under Stress
Camp Sunshine Sibling for siblings and families of
children with cancer
Second Chance Family Weekend for children with solid
organ transplants
Camp Kudzu Family for children with type I diabetes
and their families
Wannaklot Family for children with hemophilia and other
inherited blood disorders
Camp Sunshine Weekends for teens, siblings and families of
children with cancer
Camp Sunshine Weekends for teens, siblings and families of
children with cancer
Remember the Sunshine for families who have lost a
child to cancer
Camp STARS for children who have lost family members
Camp Twin Lakes Teen Summit
Camp Sunshine Teen for teens with cancer
Volunteer Spotlight
Suzanne Barrow
Suzanne Barrow poses with
Board and Junior Board members during the Best of Atlanta
party. Pictured (L-R) Renee
Goff, Scott Selig, Suzanne
Barrow and Wanda Dunaway.
For Junior Board member
Suzanne Barrow, her passion
for volunteering began with
a New Year’s resolution. “I
wanted to give back to the
community and meet other
people who shared the same desire to make our community a happier
place,” said Suzanne. Since making that resolution, Suzanne has volunteered with a number of organizations in Atlanta, and last year she worked
the Balloon Raffle Booth at the Best of Atlanta party. Suzanne was later
asked to join the Junior Board. So, what drew Suzanne to volunteer for
Camp Twin Lakes? “The commitment to the children we send to camp.
Camp Twin Lakes funds seventy percent of each camper’s tuition to attend camp.” Suzanne was impressed with the fact that Camp Twin Lakes
spends 85% of its money raised directly on programming.
This year, in addition to serving on the Junior Board, Suzanne served
as the Volunteer Chair for the Best of Atlanta party. Suzanne was responsible for placing more than 100 volunteers in various areas of need
throughout the event. This was no small task. Suzanne had to ensure that
volunteers were assigned to the areas and shifts they requested. Suzanne’s
hard work paid off – each area was adequately covered and the volunteers
had a great time helping out.
“Serving on the Junior Board has been a very rewarding experience.
I look forward to our new signature fundraiser, the Camp Dance, and to
many more years of working with Camp Twin Lakes”
For more information on volunteering with Camp Twin Lakes, contact
Jaime Swindle at (404) 231-9887, ext. 230.
All in a Day’s Work
Just how long does it take to paint 24 cabins and build 40 new benches
and picnic tables for the upcoming camp season? With a crew of 220
sales representatives from DIAGEO-Guiness USA, it’s less than a day’s
work.
On November 16, as a part of their national sales meeting, employees
of premium drink distributor DIAGEO, arrived at Camp Twin Lakes
armed with paint brushes and tools and ready to work. Inspired by a
welcome presentation by Camp Twin Lakes founder Doug Hertz, men
and women from all over the country climbed atop ladders, wielded nail
guns and had a lot of fun in the process.
Not only did DIAGEO provide this massive labor force for this much
needed project, they also supplied the materials, including paint, paint
brushes and rollers and lumber. Together with labor and supplies, this
project would have cost Camp Twin Lakes more than $40,000 to complete. Special thanks to David Eickholt, president, Guiness USA, his
assistant Marta Unker, Seth Herman,local distrubution manger, Diageo
with DIAGEO-Guiness USA and our founder, Doug Hertz, for setting
up this wonderful day at Camp Twin Lakes.
Camp Twin Lakes Ceramic Tile Wall Program
Consider becoming a permanent part of the Camp Twin Lakes’ Klaus Family Welcome Center with the purchase of a ceramic tile. The purchased
tile will be engraved with a personal message and will be interspersed among colorful tiles made by Camp Twin Lakes campers. Donors will
receive a certificate for each tile purchased which may be given to others as a gift certificate or presentation. The tiles can be given as birthday
gifts, memorials and holiday gifts.
Select Ceramic Tile Size:
❑ 4”x4” - $100, your tile sponsors one day of Camp
❑ 6”x6” - $275, your tile sponsors half a week of Camp
❑ 8”x8” - $550, your tile includes the Camp Twin Lakes logo and
sponsors one week of Camp
To receive a brochure and order form or more information, call
Camp Twin Lakes at (404) 231-9887 or visit www.camptwinlakes.org
Name ______________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
City, _______________________State________ Zip _________
Email ______________________________________________
Please make check payable to Camp Twin Lakes and mail to 5909
Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 802, Atlanta, GA 30328
Or, please charge my :
❑ Visa
❑ AMEX
❑ MasterCard
Account Number _____________________ Expiration Date _______
Signature ________________________________________________
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Select Ceramic Tile Color:
❑ Yellow
❑ Red
❑ Green
❑ Blue
Note: Ceramic tiles will be ordered and placed periodically.
CAMP TWIN LAKES
NEWS SPLASH
Comer Yates - President
Susan Shanor - Vice President
M. Wade Allen - Secretary
Jeffrey Snow - Treasurer
Jay Smith - Immediate Past President Douglas J. Hertz - Chairman
Mission: Camp Twin Lakes is a place for children and adults
with special needs to share common experiences and have fun
and adventure – exploring nature, discovering their own abilities, mastering new skills, and enjoying newfound friends – just
like all campers.
Board of Directors
Robert Amick
Richard A. Anderson
Jay Berkelhamer, M.D.
Harry (Skip) Caray, Jr.
William L. Effinger
Sheldon Friedman
Michele Gandy
Leroy Graham, M.D.
Bonnie Harris
Eddie Henderson
Paul Hewitt
Anne Hipp
Kim Noonan
Bruce Inghram
Carla Parris
Brian Jordan
Dan Pennington
Jeff Kitchin
Grandvial Quick
Susan LeCraw
Patty Reid
Larry Lord
William H. Rogers, Jr.
Jan Lupuloff
Scott Selig
Gary Martin
Keith Sirockman
Bea Files McConnell, M.D. Buddy Solomon
Sean McGinnis
Clyde Tuggle
Cedric Miller, M.D.
Ashleigh White
John Montag
CAMP BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Alexandria Berg
Chantisa Jordan, RN
Michael Keough
Dianne Lee
Bill Riley
Michele Stumpe
Jeff Thrutchley
Kristin Vander Hey
News Splash is published twice a year for Camp Twin Lakes, a
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Camp Twin Lakes Staff • Atlanta • 404-231-9887
Executive Director
Development Director
Public Relations Coordinator/
Editor of News Splash
Special Events Manager
Special Events Manager
Office Manager
Special Project Coordinator
Melissa Pinsky, ext. 225
Jaime Swindle, ext. 230
Daniel Bozard, ext. 222
Sue Ellison, ext. 221
Frank Beall
Camp Twin Lakes Staff • Rutledge • 706-557-9070
JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Treasurer Chair Emeritus
Secretary
Vice President
President
Allison Boaz Renee Goff Bobby Cremins, Jr. Brad Glenn Rob Frohwein
Members
Suzanne Barrow
Jay Putnam
J. Preston Byers
Keith Greenwald
Jessie Rosenberg
Josh Covin
Mike Griffith
Scott Saban
Wanda Dunaway
Laura Kowski
David Shoulberg
Todd Ewing
Susie Oddo
Melissa Simmons
Matt Freeman
Hilary Nelson
Darren Strozier
Brandon Friedman
Brady Pate
Laura Weiss
Eric M. Robbins, ext. 223
David Schaeffer, ext. 224
Camp Director
Program Director
Food Services Director/
Development Manager
Operations Director
Dan Mathews, ext. 403
Josh Sweat, ext. 204
info@camptwinlakes.org
Stacy Lanier, ext. 202
Rick Lanier, ext. 498
Camp Twin Lakes is an accredited member of
the American Camp Association.
Special thanks to Gary Hughes & Daniel Perry for donating the design of this newsletter.
Non-Profit Org.
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Atlanta, Georgia 30328
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Email: info@camptwinlakes.org
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