Larger than expected.  That’s the way to sum up both the turnout for Pok-O-MacCready’s 105th reunion, and the generous giving to the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation that took place during the reunion.  Among the multitude of activities and events that were staged during the reunion were two designed as fund raisers:

THE AUCTION

     Hot of the success of his annual pre-camp staff auction, Ken “Squeaky” Herz increased the goals, and quality of merchandise for his reunion affair.  By way of a two-day silent auction, to go along with a live auction held during the banquet, Herz was able to raise nearly four thousand dollars.

     “A lot of that came by way of the quilt raffle” said Herz.  “Reunion Director Tim Singer donated all of his camp T-shirts (about 20) and another staff member, Isa Kreigskotte, made a gorgeous quilt.  We raffled of tickets at $10 apiece, and raised $800 from it.”

     In a funny twist to the story, the quilt raffle (left) was won by Jody Edwards, who in turn gave the quilt back to Singer.  Singer then awarded it to his reunion assistant, Erin Debusk for her hard work in helping to organize the event.

     “I was nervous about the auction going in, but it turned out to be a huge success,” summed up Herz.  “I couldn’t have done it without the hlp of my sister, Viv Mosby; the donations from camp alumni, not to mention all of the spirited bidding.”  (See a list of donors HERE)

THE 46er CHALLENGE

     For the reunion year, a variation of the annual 46-in-a-Day fund raising event was held.  Billed the “46er Challenge”, camp attempted to climb all 46 Adirondack high peaks during the course of the reunion.

     “We knew it would be a real challenge this year because, unlike other years, the focus was on the reunion, not the hiking,” said event coordinator Scott McIntyre.  “However, we did manage to climb 42 or the 46, and some of hikers- Wally & Macky Young, Jim Kobak, Cole Starkey and the Gonzalez family to name a few- really committed themselves to climbing a bunch of peaks.”

     Equally as committed, were the hikers dedication to raising money for the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation.  “We took in over three thousand dollars,” said McIntyre, who also serves as camp’s financial director, “and that amount may be matched by one camp alumnus!”  (See a list of donors HERE)

     For pictures and a list of all hikers and mountains climbed, go to the 46-in-a-Day web site.