105th Reunion – August 2009

105 Years…One Large Gathering

“With the exception of the 100th, which we knew would be big, this is, by far, the largest reunion we’ve ever had here at camp!”

So exclaimed Pok-O-MacCready director J. Sharp Swan, while speaking at the 105th Reunion banquet on Saturday evening, August 22. The banquet culminated a week-long celebration that included activities, special events, and the renewing of special friendships. In all, over 200 camp alumni, family, friends and staff attended some, or all of the five day event. Among the highlights:

The awarding of boats- Camp’s “Hall of Fame”- to Chris Stokes, Peter Levine and Alan Madden. A plaque, commemorating all boat recipients was unveiled at the banquet.
The raising of over $8,000 for the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation, through a popular and highly successful auction, as well as the annual 46-in-a-Day climbing challenge.
Three former camper/counselors- Annie Horiwch, Jen Perry and Courtney Haynes- completed their Adirondack 46ers.
Many special events, including: A golf tournament… a council fire… a party with live music… a picnic at the 1812 Homestead… late night bowling… swimming… fishing…. hiking!

“This was so much bigger and better than any of us could have anticipated,” stated alumni director and reunion coordinator Tim Singer. “Thanks to everyone who helped to pull this off, especially the dedicated camp staff. And a special thanks to everyone who took the time to return to camp, donate to a great cause, and re-experience this special slice of our lives.”

Ongoing (Wednesday-Sunday)

• The Pok-O-MacCready 46er Challenge hikes

Wednesday, August 19th

• 1:00-5:00 pm- Arrival and Registration at Robinson Hall; Open Sports Facilities
• 3:00-5:00- Open Boating, Free Swim; Low Ropes Course
• 5:30- Welcome Dinner, Robinson Hall
• 7:30- Bare Mountain Hike; *Boating & Fishin’ in the Dark
• 9:00- Campfire, Intermediate Point

Thursday, August 20th

*46-R Challenge: Group Hike to Big Slide

• 7:30 am- Polar Bear Dip
• 8:00-9:30- Breakfast Buffet
• 10:00-12:00- Pottery/Arts & Crafts; Horseback Riding; Mountain Biking
• 11:30-12:30- Free Swim
• 12:30- Lunch
• 2:00-4:00- 1812 Homestead Demos & History; Fishing; Poke-O-Moonshine Hike
• 4:00-5:00- Free Swim, Open Boating
• 5:30- Dinner at 1812 Homestead
• 7:30- Capture-the-Flag & Flourhawk Game
• 9:00- Campfire, Senior Boys Section
• 10:00- Bowling at Willsboro Lanes

Friday, August 21st

All Day- Silent Auction of memorabilia and other goods to benefit the ADK Scholarship Foundation

*46-R Challenge: Group Hike to Lower Wolf Jaw

• 7:30- Polar Bear Dip
• 8:00-9:30- Breakfast Buffet
• 10:00-12:00- Arts & Crafts; Archery; Rock Climbing
• 11:30-12:30- Free Swim
• 12:30- Lunch (*Early – 12:00 – lunch for golfers)
• 1:00- 105th Annual “Pok-O Open” Golf Tournament (Willsboro Golf Course)
• 2:00-4:00- Low Ropes Course; Sugarloaf Mountain Hike; *Trampoline/Blob Launching; Hike all four ”Patch” mountains (Bare, Rattlesnake, Sugarloaf and Pok-O-Moonshine) to earn your Pok-O Patch!
• 4:00-5:00- Free Swim, Open Boating
• 5:30- Dinner
• 7:00- Great Indian Council Fire – to honor Chiefs, Sachems and winning tribes
• 9:00- Party featuring Live Music

Saturday, August 22nd

*Silent Auction Continues

• 7:30- Polar Bear Dip
• 8:00 – 9:30- Breakfast Buffet
• 9:30- Long Range Planning Board Meeting
• 10:00 – 12:00- Open Sports Facilities; Long Pond Canoe Trip; Horseback Riding
• 11:30 – 12:30- Free Swim
• 12:30- Lunch
• 2:00 – 4:00- Open Sports Facilities; Tubing on Long Pond
• 4:00 – 5:00- Free Swim
• 5:30- 105th Reunion Banquet
• 6:30- Fund Raising Auction and the Recognition Ceremony
• 9:00- Meeting: 46-R Challenge Final Day Hikes

Sunday, August 23rd

46er Challenge: The Final Assault!

• 6:00 – 8:00- Early Breakfast for Hikers
• 7:30 am- Polar Bear Dip
• 8:00-9:30- Breakfast Buffet
• 10:00- Vespers
• 10:00- Open activities & swim for non-hikers
• 12:30- Lunch
• 2:00-5:00- Open activities for non-hikers
• 6:30- 46er Challenge BBQ on the Junior Ballfield
• 9:00- Campfire; Intermediate Point

List of 105th Reunion Attendees

Total Number of Registered Guests (as of August 16, 2009): 206

* Reunion Staff