Since Camp ASCCA opened in 1976, I have had the privilege of knowing many of its supporters over the years. I began going to camp as a camper in 1978 and to this day, I remember many of these people by name. Camp ASCCA was their ‘baby’ and they were determined to see it succeed. […]
I was invited to re-visit the Phenix City Rotary Club for a special check presentation on May 23rd. I have had the pleasure of speaking with this club a couple of times in the past and I enjoy being there. It’s especially an honor to recieve contributions on behalf of camp. Several members have visited […]
On May 25th, I traveled to Trussville to visit the Civitan Club. This was my second visit to the Trussville Civitan Club but as I have found, this presentation was new for members who were absent before and for new members. The club was very interested in hearing more about Camp ASCCA. Lots of questions […]
My job with Camp ASCCA consistently brings opportunities to learn something new and obviously meet new people. Through a friend, Nan Chambliss, with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and President of Extension Support Personnel Association, heard about me and was told I would be a good speaker for her upcoming event in Auburn. So, on […]
Two years ago, I had a very unique experience with speaking for an event in Atmore. The Atmore Rotary Club sponsors an event called the Academic All Stars. Several high school students from each school in the area are chosen for academic excellence to be honored in this ceremony. Atmore Rotary also provides scholarships to […]
Dr. Mike Hall has a genuine and sincere enthusiasm for life itself very few in this world can match! And because of this, he is absolutely one of my most favorite people. I look forward to seeing and working with him each year; although it rarely feels like work. For many years now, Mike has […]
Camp ASCCA contributor, Steve Boggan, graciously requested a presentation for his Rotary Club and I was happy to accept the invitation. I met with the North Shelby-Inverness Rotary Club on May 5th. This was my second visit with the club. They have gone through several changes since my last visit; primarily in location. But the […]
Camp ASCCA contributor, Steve Boggan, graciously requested a presentation for his Rotary Club and I was happy to accept the invitation. I met with the North Shelby-Inverness Rotary Club on May 5th. This was my second visit with the club. They have gone through several changes since my last visit; primarily in location. But the […]
I always appreciate opportunities to go into communities and speak with people about Camp ASCCA one on one. This kind of interaction allows time to answer any question a potential camper, staff member or family member may have. Among these opportunities is the annual AIDT/Skills USA Career Expo held in Birmingham. This year’s Career Expo […]
Who says Rotarians aren’t any fun? Not me! On Saturday, April 23rd, I was running a little late. I had been invited to be the keynote speaker for the Rotary District 6880 Convention in Orange Beach. Making it to the Hampton Inn with little time to spare, I rushed to the conference room thinking the […]
