CAMP OPENING ISSUE ... 2011

INTHIS ISSUE...

Challenge: Be the Best .................... 1

Enrollment Desk Update ................ 2

Leaders for Life .............................. 2

DonateYour Used Items ................ 2

Important 2011 Dates ..................... 2

Getting Mail at Camp ..................... 3

2011 Staff ......................................... 3

MarkYour 2012 Calendars.............. 3

Facilities Update ........................... 3

Online Forms -Thanks ................... 4

Congrats to Chris andTaylor ......... 4

UpdateYour Info .............................. 4

John Austin Cheley Foundation .. 4

Around the Campfire ..................... 5

Burn Camp Fundraising ..................6

List of 2011 Staff ............................ 7

History Snippet:What to bring!...... 8

Trigger Bill says...

The most successful folksare those who do common things

uncommonly well

CHELEY COLORADO CAMPS1-800-CAMPFUNWWW.CHELEY.COMEMAIL: OFFICE@CHELEY.COM

The Cheley PACK RAT

I watched a wonderful video of an interview with author Seth Godin,author of Linchpins - Are you Indispensable? During the interview hetalked about the beauty of summer camp. Seth states, “I learned so muchat camp about what our world needs from us. When camps are at theirbest, they create linchpins” (people who are an essential element to thesuccess of a team or a plan).

“Camps are not about top-down authority; they are not about doingwhat someone did yesterday but a little faster; they are not about doingwell on the standardized test. Camps are about becoming that person –the someone who would be missed if they were gone.”

He went on to talk about the idea that the only person you are compet-ing with is yourself. “If you are competing with yourself, then why is medi-ocrity acceptable? A great summer camp makes it so you don’t accept thestatus quo.”

At Cheley, we strive to challenge young people to be the best they canbe. Last summer, our leadership staff had some great conversations aboutmeeting people where they are in their own journey and strategies on howto help them move forward. We are all at different points in our develop-ment as human beings. As long as we are consistently striving to improve,we will continue in our development.

Recently I have been taking golf lessons, and I consistently get frus-trated with the process. I feel like many times it is two steps forward andone step backwards. I am then reminded that even the best players in theworld are constantly working to improve their game. The same is trueabout life. Many successful people are still taking classes, reading booksand working with coaches to improve as athletes, performers, artists, andleaders.

What are you doing on a daily basis to be a better person? Are you be-coming a linchpin in your family, your team, and your organization?

We look forward to another summer of helping young people challengethemselves to live a life of excellence. ... Jeff Cheley

CCHHAALLLLEENNGGEE :: BBEE TTHHEE BBEESSTT YYOOUU CCAANN BBEE!!

Enrollment Desk Update

As we prepare to celebrate our 91stSeason, we are excited to share that ourenrollment numbers are over 10% aheadof last year. We have campers from 42states and 15 foreign countries.

As of the printing of the Packrat, wewere full for First Term Haiyaha andLower Chipeta and Second Term in LowerSki Hi, Ski Hi, Lower Chipeta, Chipeta,and Senior Chipeta. Some of our otherunits are close to capacity as well. Withthat said, we do still have space in someof our units and even some of the fullunits may change.

Please contact us soon if you knowanyone who would benefit from the Che-ley Experience. Email office@cheley.comor call us (after May 26) at 970-586-4244.

LEADERS FOR LIFE

Leaders for Life will celebrate itsthird year at Cheley Camps this sum-mer from August 9th to August 14th.During the week the participants willcreate a vision statement, improve theirpublic speaking skills, learn effectivecommunication skills for success, andmuch more.

It is inspiring to watch Teresa Hug-gins as she empowers the participantsto take control of their lives and dis-cover their own potential. There are stillspots available for this summer, go to:www.leadersforlifeinternational.com fordetails. Join us this summer for a weekthat will change your life!

Important 2011 DatesMay 26: Cheley Business office moves

from Denver to Estes ParkMay 18: Pre-Camp Work Crew beginsMay 30: Riding Counselors and

Barn Crew ArriveMay 31: Transportation Crew ArrivesJune 2: Directors and Assistant Directors

ArriveJune 3-4: Wilderness First Aid TrainingJune 5: All staff arrive for Staff TrainingJune 15: First Term campers arriveJuly 11: First Term campers departJuly 11-13:Mid-Term tripJuly 13: Second Term campers arriveAugust 8: Second Term campers departAugust 9-14: Family CampAugust 15-20: Second Term – Family

CampAugust 15-22: Cheley/Children’s Hospital

Burn CampAugust 9-14: Air Force Reserves Leader-

ship Camp

It isn't what youstart that counts, it's

what you finish

is published four times a year by Cheley Colorado Camps to keep the Camp Family informed –send us news and in formation about you and your friends. The PACK RAT is mailed free of charge to all current campers andstaff, as well as to lifetime and annual members of “Cheley Friends.” Others who are interested may get an annual sub-scription by sending their name and address with a check for $15 to PACK RAT Editor, Cheley Colorado Camps, 601 SteeleStreet, P.O. Box 6525, Denver, CO 80206.

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PACK RAT PUT TOGETHER BY

Around the Campfire: Betty SchachtHistory Snippets, Layout: Pete Gabel

Editor: Jeff Cheley

Any news for the Pack Rat? e-mail to: office@cheley.com

CHELEY COLORADO CAMPSwww.Cheley.com

Winter: 303-377-3616601 Steele St, Denver, CO 80206

Summer: 970-586-4244P.O. Box 1170

Estes Park, CO 80517

DONATE YOUR USED ITEMS

If you have camp items that you canno longer use, please bring them tocamp on opening day. We often havefamilies that are looking for slightlyused riding or hiking boots, rain jackets,or other camp items. We would love topass them along to these families.

Again this winter, our site and facility staff spent theoff-season updating and improving the facilities at CheleyCamps. During the months since last summer, they havebeen busy with many projects.

One of the major projects was remodeling an oldbuilding to create a new laundry room at Cheley. This al-lows us to do all of our campers’ laundry on-propertywhich should allow for more efficient, higher quality serv-ice. We also conducted a major remodel of the HonchoHouse at Girls’ Trail’s End. The staff and campers at GTE

are sure to be impressed with the quality craftsmanship inthe updated building.

When the staff was not working on these projects,they were busy with fire and beetle mitigation, annual ve-hicle maintenance, ranch management, and working tocomplete the list of health department requests and unitdirectors’ requests.

Kudos to Mike Supinski, Chris Schrader, Kevin Hen-drix, Chris Rahn, Steve Enyeart, and Austin Cheley.

When things go wrong,don't go with them

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FACILITIES UPDATE

2011 StaffWe are very excited about the

staff for this summer. Paul, Alyseand Angie have been hard at workpreparing for a wonderful summer.

This summer we have 115 re-turning staff, 69 staff who are newto Cheley, and 27 staff who are for-mer campers. The staff is constantlychanging so if you know any quali-fied individuals, have them contactus. After May 26th, they should callthe Estes Park office at 970-586-4244, or email Paul@cheley.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FOR 2012Applications and/or information for

enrolling in Cheley for 2012 will beemailed after the third week of camp.Online enrollment will be activated be-fore final weekend of each term. If youare coming to our Horse Show or FinalWeekend, you can enroll then as well.We enroll on a first-come, first-servebasis, and we have had units fill duringour Final Weekend.

Please do not assume that becausea particular unit was slow to fill up oneyear, that it is always the case. We hatetelling returning families that they areon a wait list, so please enroll early. Ifyou have any questions, please let usknow.

Our dates for the summer of 2012are listed below. Please mark thesedates on your 2012 calendar:First Term: June 13th - July 9thSecond Term: July 11th - August 6thFamily Camp: August 7th – 12th Second Family Camp: Aug 13th – 18th

GETTING MAIL AT CAMP!

For all business mail:CHELEY COLORADO CAMPS(for UPS) 3960 Fish Creek Road

P O BOX 1170ESTES PARK, CO 80517-1170

Telephone: 970-586-4244

Land O’ Peaks campers and staff:YOUR NAMEYOUR CAMP UNIT (Lower Ski Hi, Lower Chipeta, Ski Hi, Chipeta, Haiyaha, Senior Chipeta)

CHELEY COLORADO CAMPSP O BOX 1170ESTES PARK, CO 80517-1170

Trail’s End campers and staff:YOUR NAMEBOYS’ TRAIL’S END RANCHBOX 380GLEN HAVEN, CO 80532

YOUR NAMEGIRLS’ TRAIL’S END RANCHBOX 370GLEN HAVEN, CO 80532

Note: do not use “Cheley ColoradoCamps” for Trail’s End addresses as ittakes several days longer for delivery.

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If you think youhaven't very much to be thankful for,

be thankful for some of the things

you don't have

Congrats to Chris andTaylor Schrader

Chris Schrader and Taylor Martin wewed in Mesa, Arizona on January 29th2011.

In attendance to witness the nuptialswas a group of Cheley staff includingyear round staff, past Lower Chipeta staffand otherformer staffmembers. Itwas a beautifulday in Mesa forthe celebrationfollowed bydancing anda wonderfulreception.

Chris andTaylor met at camp during the summerof 2009. Chris and Taylor spent theirhoneymoon in the Bahamas and havesettled into the white house on theranch. Chris seems to be smiling moreoften now that Taylor is not living 1000miles away (his long distance and textmessaging expenses have gone down)!

THE JOHN AUSTIN CHELEY FOUNDATIONThe John Austin Cheley Foundation was founded in 1989 after the passing of my

grandfather. Each year, they have succeeded ingrowing their mission, “To secure the benefits of asummer mountain camp experience for childrenwhose family resources are not adequate to coverthe costs.” Each summer, we witness the benefits ofa summer camp experience, and we hear about thelasting benefits throughout the year from currentcampers and campers from long ago.

This past summer, we made a commitment to our staff that we would matchevery dollar they donated. Each Cheley Family Member (Don & Carole Cheley, Jeff &Erika Cheley, Kurt and Brooke Cheley Klebe), and Microsoft Corporation agreed tomatch the staff’s donations. We also had a camp family agree to match the staff do-nations. The staff (most of them college students or recent graduates) donated over$5,000 out of their summer paychecks. Donations ranged from $10 to $500. This net-ted a total donation to the Cheley Foundation of over $30,000. That means six morecampers will enjoy the benefits of a camp experience this summer. We plan to con-tinue the program for the third time this summer. If you or your company is inter-ested in matching part or all of the staff’s contributions, please contact Jeff Cheley atjeffcheley@cheley.com.

ONLINE FORMSThank You!

Kudos to all of the parents whohave completed their forms for thissummer. We appreciate your help.Recognitions to the first ten camperfamilies to have completed their forms.Dane Lee, Hannah Gohl, Lexi Kadey,Juliette Moore, Jack and WilliamSchneiders, Dimitri Culpepper, NicholasSchultz, Jack Zuschnitt, Skye Greer,Mary Grace Carroll. Way to go!! Thiswas the second year in a row for JackS., Dimitri, and Lexi!!!!!

Most of the needed forms are avail-able online. If you haven’t completedyour forms for this summer, pleasecomplete them by June 1st. If youdidn’t receive the login information, goto www.cheley.com/session/new andclick on the password reminder link toget your login information. You canalso call our office – or emailoffice@cheley.com for assistance.

We need to have all of the formscomplete by JUNE 1st at the latest toprepare for the summer.

UPDATE YOUR INFO!Keep in Touch

We enjoy keeping in touch with allof our alumni so we want to make surewe have your current contact info. Ifyou have moved or our info is incor-rect, please email us at office@che-ley.com or call us at 303-377-3616. Wealso love to hear from you with newsand events for the next Pack Rat.

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Taylor K. Smith (1948-1950) TheAmerican Academy of OrthopaedicSurgeons (AAOS) presented the 2011Humanitarian Award to Taylor K. Smith,MD, of San Francisco, Calif., during anawards ceremony at its 2011 AnnualMeeting. The Humanitarian Awardhonors members of the Academy whohave distinguished themselves throughoutstanding musculoskeletal-relatedhumanitarian activities in the UnitedStates or abroad. Congrats Taylor.

Thomas Hornbein (1950s) was in-ducted into the Hall of MountaineeringExcellence during a ceremony in Golden,CO on Saturday, April 9th. What tookthem so long? Tom was also featured ina story in the Denver Post about hismountaineering accomplishments.Congrats Tom.

Dave Lawrence (1979-1983) wrote, “Iworked at BTE during summers of 1979and 1980 as Wrangler & BackpackCounselor and at Main Camp in 1983 asTransportation Coordinator. I lived inBreckenridge 1983-1987 and in Denver1995-2007. I'm back at home in Texas dueto a couple of severe brain traumas, andI'm trying to get back in shape (I had tolearn to walk, talk and write again). I'dlove to hear from any/all alums at anytime.”

Steven Gary Miller (1971-1979) wasjust nominated for, and awarded, aKennedy Center Stephen Sondheim In-spirational Teacher Award which publiclyrecognize specific teachers by spotlight-ing their extraordinary impact on thelives of students. The award celebratesthe teaching profession, the important

role of teachers in society, and seeks toinspire others to pursue this nobleprofession. Nominated by students theyonce taught, these former students’stories exemplify the power one teacherhas to inspire others and transform lives.

Pamela Kling (1983-1984) wrote usthis: “Sold my house in Hays Countyand moved back into Austin! Finishingup my 20th year of teaching and turned50 recently! Life couldn't be any better!”

Joy Feeney (1999-2008) sent us thisgreeting back in chilly January,“Graduated from Notre Dame in May,and I'm now working for an investmentbank in downtown Chicago. Looking for-ward to seeing you all at the Winnetkaslideshow!”

Kristin Knight (1996-2001) emailedus the following update on her life: “Iwanted to let y'all know that I'm now thesupervisory backcountry ranger forDenali National Park and Preserve, andI'm getting my Master's degree in Wilder-ness Management from the University ofMontana. I never would have realizedhow much I love the wilderness if not forCheley, and now that love has createdthe most amazing life. I get to backpackthrough the wilderness of Alaska in thesummer and mush through it on adogsled in the winter. Thank you!”

Nora Bours (2006) sent us this: “Heythere, my name is Nora from Mexico. Iwent to Cheley Colorado Camps when Iwas 10 years old, now I am 14. I remem-ber a lot of experiences that I had there.One thing that I will never forget is mycounselor, Whitney. I loved her! Mycousins and I really – cont. on page 6

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A person usually can do more than they think they can,but they usually do less than they think they do

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Around the Campfire ... with Cheley Friends

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Past experience shouldbe a guide post,

not a hitching post

miss waking up at 6:40, singing songs(the lyrics I still remember) like On theLoose, Circle Game, Shelby’s Song, andthe campfires.

Dorothy Sauvinet Carpenter (2002)has recently moved to the WashingtonDC area from Dallas, Texas. She works forSouthwest Airlines in Governmental Af-fairs and got married, in early March, toElliott Sauvinet, in New Orleans, LA.

Kristen Guthrie (2009-2010) “Hellofrom the beautiful jungles of Guyana,South America! Although the rain forestis nice, my heart aches for the mountainsand for my Cheley friends and campers.One of the first projects since becoming aPeace Corps Volunteer is to help with acamp here in Guyana called camp GLOW.I just love letting you know that the Che-ley Spirit has made its way here, andhopefully we will see what great thingswill happen when 'youth and junglesmeet'.”

Nick Asher (1996-1997) got married toJane Snelling on September 4, 2010 inHood River, Oregon.

Jean Cheley Reigan passed awaypeacefully at home on April 16 after a re-cent diagnosis of advanced lung cancer.Jean was the daughter of Glen Cheley(Frank H. Cheley’s brother) and grew upin the Park Hill area of Denver.

Patricia Craemer Brown (1941-1947)passed away in Des Moines, Iowa, onApril 6, 2011, “after a long bout with hap-piness and fulfillment”. As a girl, shespent summers at Cheley and continuedto enjoy the mountain life there and inthe American Southwest. She wasknown for her love of entertaining, hergenerous nature and her irreverent wit.

Phyllis Souers (camper 1929-1933,staff 1933) passed away on April 5, 2011at 89 years old. Phyllis was a camper andcounselor at Cheley. In 1987, Phyllis andher husband Jerry moved to Estes Parkwhere she was involved in the JuniorLeague, P.E.O. and other groups. Shealso acted in several movies and was astand-in actress for Betty Davis.

Around the Campfire ...with Cheley Friends

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WEDDING BELLS

IN PASSING

Burn Camp CreatesFundraising Campaign

Since 1983 the Cheley communityhas partnered with The Children’s Hospi-tal Burn Camps Program. Our unique re-lationship with this incredible programhas developed into an inspirational or-ganization that facilitates the physical andemotional growth of children who havesuffered a burn injury and their families.

This year we are proud to announcethe Faithful 500Friends for BurnCamp as a methodto build a base ofannual giving. Thiscampaign will enlist500 Friends fromthe Burn Camp andCheley communities to raise or donate aminimum of $100 annually for 5 years.The funds raised will be used to covertransportation costs, camp scholarships,and academic scholarships for youngburn survivors and to establish an en-dowment for the Burn Camps program.

The Cheley / Children’s Burn CampProgram began with 25 campers andgrew to 85 campers this past summer.The Burn Camps program has grown intocontinuum of camp experiences offeredthroughout the course of a young per-son’s life designed to guide kids beyondtheir scars and into living life to its fullestpotential. The program also includesyoung adult retreats, family camps, inter-national exchange programs, and a win-ter ski camp.

To help build this community of giv-ing for Burn Camp, please visitwww.Faithful500Foundation.org and signup for one of our campaigns or visitwww.NoOrdinaryCamps.org. Please donot hesitate to contact us to request fur-ther information about Burn Camp orlearn how to become a sponsor.

Also, donations can be made directlyto The Children’s Hospital Burn CampsProgram on their website, www.NoOrdi-naryCamps.org, or by contacting theBurn Camp Program Director, Trudy Boul-ter at Boulter.Trudy@tchden.org or at720-777-8295.

SENIOR CHIPETA Stacie Kelly, Director Becca Ellerbroek, Asst Dir Natalie Bornstein Amy Boyd Sara Crow Erica Dubey Lauren Foster

Jessica Gold Rachel Goyette Colleen Horne Jennifer Lovas Sarah McCue Becca Olstad Emily Rudd

LOWER CHIPETA Veronica Roths, Director Megan Griffith, Asst Dir Mary Blum Madeline Brooks Jennifer Brown Hattie Buikema Annie Dunn

Taylor Gudgel Abby JoslinEmily Juarez Caitlin McGonagle Laura Obrycki Devon Riggs Cierra Van Leeuwen

Administrative and Support Staff

Trail’s End Ranch for Boys

HAIYAHAShawn Ness, DirectorJonathan Burk, Asst Dir Warren Booth Ben DennisAndrew Eaton Paul Goss Stephen Harvey

Adam Jass Tim Latham Corey Martz Andy Mitchell Alex Rowe Robbie Woerner

Brick Root, Director Chad Koch, Asst Dir Greg McVie, Asst Dir Jaime Caicedo Julian Castillo Thomas Burk Cohn Devlin Brian Hatesohl Chandler Jones John Marshall

Alex Meyer Jeff Nelms Lee Owen David Pollard Brett Stoker Keegan Swihart Jurrien Ten Hoeve Ian Warren Steve Wetzel

SKI HIMichael Martinez, Director Casey Black, Asst Dir John Auerbach Matthew Brooks Rob Cabello Joe Ellerbroek Andrew Green

Christian Hamiter Tom Henderson Brendan Kadey Matthew Meier Mike Rutledge Ben Simms Gabriel Van Reed Bill Weismiller

LOWER SKI HINathan Wilson, Director Tim Miller, Asst Dir Dan Devine Jake Devine Aaron Eaton Jordan Hagen Charlie McGillivray

Jacob McIntyre Ben MorrisonAndrew Palmquist Jacob Rigsby Jackson Scher Jack Thomas

CHIPETA Sandy Sorensen, Director Carla Wolters, Asst Dir Chelsey Chapman Elizabeth Farnham Megan Gaines Emily Howell Sonnet Ludwig Nikki Moss

Michele Most Brittany Passini Kaitlyn Perry Emma Rosen Verity Snell Sarah Thomas Alisa VinZant Callie Wade

2011 StaffOur 91st season

YEAR ROUND TEAMDon Cheley Jeff Cheley Brooke Cheley Klebe Steve Enyeart Kevin Hendrix Ruthann Holle Angie Kadey Alyse Kenser Betty Schacht Chris Schrader Mike Supinski Chris Rahn Paul Weidig

SUMMER SUPPORT STAFFClaudia Alterman Karen BabcockMike Badough Kira Bailey Katherine Barnes Micah Bernard Elise Booth Maggie Brockland Cheyenne Brown Melissa Buehner Brittany Campbell Jesse Carpenter Stephanie ChesnutSarah Clarahan Nancy ClarkCara Clarkson Katie Clurman Katie Cochrane Ken Curry Jodee D'Avignon Shaun Del Rosario Cassie Ebert Carolyn Echols Jeff Ehmann Sierra EllisBrandon Ewers Carolyn Foster

Megan Franz Ada Fryer Eric Gershon Dottie Gottshall Jerry Gottshall Liz Greene Jon Grimo Jennifer Harten Devon HaynesMiles HornJanie Hubert Matt Jass Camille Jerden Bill Kalbac Drew Kirsch Aria Kiimesh Suzy Kossen Shelbie Loonam-Hesser Kevin Lovelace Martha Manno Christina Marinelli Nicole Paarman Denise Peachey Sophia Peaslee Jane Penoyer Barb PodschunAlbane Roumier Nicole Ruggiano Virginia Rundle Haley Sanberg Ellen Schultz Jae Seifert Bre Shaw Ann Shingler Mary Shocklee Richard "Smitty" Smith Katrina Stowers Charlie Strasser Blair Tassell Michele Van Hare Gita Wadlow Angela Wilson

Terry Taylor, Director Amanda Brookover, Asst DirJessica Feltner, Asst Dir Bobbie Allen Kailey Blunt Jessica Bloise Alyssa Brown Sarah Bryan Julia Campbell Liz Church

Katie Fletcher Katelyn Goodman Ashley Hock Christie Koets Helen Oexman Meredith O'Malia Emily Palmquist Danielle Sweet Ashley Tierney

Trail’s End Ranch for Girls

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Land O’ Peaks Ranch Girls’ CampsGIRLS’ CAMP DIRECTOR – ANN MCCOLLUM

Land O’ Peaks Ranch Boys’ CampsBOYS’ CAMP DIRECTOR – PAULWEIDIG

PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE

PAIDDENVER, CO

PERMIT NO. 4033

CHELEY COLORADO CAMPS601 Steele St., P.O. Box 6525Denver, CO 80206-0525

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

A partial list of equipment needs for boys as listed inthe 1935 catalog:

Woolen socks or stockings Two suits pajamas Woolen or corduroy riding breeches. Outing shoes, stout but not too heavy. One-piece woolen bathing suit. Light soft shirts for Sunday. Suit bag for storing travel clothes during summer, shirr string top.

A partial list of equipment needs for girls as listed inthe 1935 catalog:

Colored outing shorts. Whipcord gray or green riding breeches. Two ties. One bathing suit, all wool (California style). One kimona.Plenty of all-wool golf hose. One four-gallon hat for riding, hiking. Blue jeans are not allowed for girls for many reasons. White

ducks may be substituted. Two stout laundry bags with shirr strings.

OUR ‘TRANS’

HAS CHANGED,

TOO!

HISTORY SNIPPET