Tee-It-Up for Youth June 12, 2014

2014 Calendar of EventsMay 1-11 Onaway Adult Work WeekMay 5 Human Race - Thrivant Financial, AppletonMay 10 Renew the Slough - Washington Park, NeenahMay 16-18 Co-Leader Work WeekendMay 17-18 Father/Son Little Wolf River Canoe TripMay 18 Bike Auction - Neenah PDMay 26 Memorial Day Parade - March with us!June 12 Tee-It-Up for Youth Golf Outing - Lake Breeze June 25 Grilling with Beer - Radisson Paper ValleyJuly 4 Community FestJuly 8 Day Camp at Onaway (New 5th & 6th graders)July 15 Day Camp at Onaway (New 5th & 6th graders)July 22 Day Camp at Onaway (New 5th & 6th graders)September 12 Brigade registration DUE ($99 after today)September 29 BRIGADE BEGINS!

Join us at Brigade’s annual Tee-It-Up for Youth Golf Outing at Lake Breeze Golf Club in Winneconne Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Funds raised during the four-person scramble outing provide quality programming to youth in the Character Development & Leadership Training program. Registration information is available at bgbrigade.com or on Facebook.

Not a golfer? Consider being a sponsor, donating an item for our raffles and silent auctions, or joining us for a scenic boat cruise and prime rib dinner buffet at the Fin ‘N Feather!

Event details found at bgbrigade.com or find us at the following:

Nearly 250 Brigaders, parents, staff, and leaders attended the annual Brigade Awards Banquet Sunday, April 6 at Bridgewood Conference Center & Resort in Neenah to celebrate the career accomplishments of 11th and 12th grade Brigaders.

Awards were given for hobby club achievements, perfect attendance, and Seven-Year Four-Fold. Other notable awards were the Wide Awake Award, Sure & Steadfast Award, My Own Self Scholarship Award, and the Outstanding Brigader Award.

The Outstanding Brigader Award is the highest award a Brigader can receive. This award is based upon all-around participation and performance during a Brigader’s entire career including camping at Onaway. This year’s recipients of the Outstanding Brigader Award went to Taylor Gilbertson and Dustin Campshure.

Brigaders, staff, and volunteer leaders continued the celebration following the banquet with Awards Week—recognizing the achievements of Brigaders in grades 6-10. Congratulations to all our Brigaders! We hope to see you at Onaway this summer.

A special thanks to Fox Valley Media Group for capturing the event. See more event photos on Facebook!

Seven-year Four-Fold recipients front row, left to right: Candice Marsh, Megan Spoo, Kelsey Laabs, Taylor Gilbertson. Back row left to right: Dustin Campshure, Brandon Barth, Ben Matthews. Not pictured: Cody Michalkiewicz

Outstanding Brigaders (Left to right): Taylor Gilbertson and Dustin Campshure

Sure & Steadfast recipient below: Holly Hoeper

Sure & Steadfast recipient below: Nick Malcore

Donate your

vehicle

Do you have a car, truck, boat, or camper that’s just taking up space? Consider donating it to Brigade!

The Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the IRS rules, so any gift you give may be considered tax deductible.

The donating process is very simple. Just call the Brigade office at (920) 725-3983 to make arrangements to drop off your vehicle. The paper work takes only a few minutes. Due to limitations of staff and facility, the Brigade is only able to accept vehicles that can be driven.

Thank you again for your consideration and for helping the hundreds of youth right here in the community.

Sign-up for Brigade!Although we’re gearing up for camp, now’s the time to renew for Brigade!

Register before Sept. 12 and save $20. More details at bgbrigade.com.

Register these cards tohelp raise funds for theBrigade boys and girls.

2010 Top Awards11th and 12th Grade Brigaders

The Boys' & Girls' Brigade celebrated its annual awards ban-quet at Bridgewood resort in March. Nearly 300 volunteers,Brigaders, and parents took part in this celebration of leader-ship. The top Outstanding Brigader awards went to OliviaBoerschinger and Eric VanRooy. Additional top award re-cipients were: Sure & Steadfast to Eric VandenLangenbergand Amber Fatland, Seven Year Perfect Attendance to EricVanRooy, Seven Year Four-Fold to Brie Ashauer, OliviaBoerschinger, Jake Casper, Amber Fatland, Rachel Groff,

Sam Hoppe, Leah Kohls,Bridget Recktenwald,Bryce Schwister, Eric Van-denLangenberg, Eric Van-Rooy, 11th Grade WideAwake to Ben Firgens andAmanda Weiss, and 12thGrade Wide Awake toKatie Kofnetka and BryceSchwister. The Brigade isproud of these incredibleyouth and congratulatesthem on their success.These successful out-comes result from the nur-turing of the adult volun-teer mentors and we thankthem for their tremendousservice to youth.

The Boys' & Girls' Brigade honored EricVanRooy and Olivia Boerschinger (l to r)with the 2010 Outstanding Brigaderaward the highest recognition given totwelfth grade Brigaders.

CALENDAROF EVENTS2010Oct 4 BRIGADEBEGINSOct 15-17 Scrapbooking Weekend at OnawayOct 18 Wreath Sale Kick Off WeekOct 22-24 Onaway Adult Work WeekendOct 29-31 Co-Leader Work WeekendDec Check the website for Christmas Giving

volunteer opportunities atwww.bgbrigade.com/programs-christmas.asp

2011Jan 21 Volunteer Potluck at BrigadeFeb 4-6 Young Leader (9th-12th) Weekend at OnawayFeb 11-13 Family Winter Weekend at OnawayFeb 25-27 Boys Winter Camp at OnawayWeek of Mar 28 Year end Award NightsApril 3 Brigade Awards BanquetJune 9-12 Chore Staff TrainingJune 13-18 Leadership Training Conference (LTC)June 18-25 Boys’ Camp 2June 25-July 1 Onaway Adventure Camp (open to 5th graders)July 2-9 Family CampJuly 9-16 Girls’ Camp 1July 16-23 Boys’ Camp 3July 23-30 Girls’ Camp 2July 30-August 6 Boys’ Camp 4August 6-13 Girls’ Camp 3

Please visit www.bgbrigade.com for more information.

An incredible year atBRIGADE BEGINS

OCTOBER 4Join us at 7 pm!

Bring your friends!

Cody Cavanaugh a nationallyrecognized, professional freestylemotocross competitor and native ofNeenah will be performing his excitingstunts on Monday, October 4, andTuesday, October 5.

Cavanaugh will help kickoff the fallyouth programs at the Brigade byspeaking to the youth about theimportance of good sportsmanship,initiative, and a positive attitude afterwhich he will perform his stunts.Parents and the public are invited towatch Cavanaugh’s amazing displayfrom 8:30-9 p.m. in the parking lotacross from the Brigade.

PARENT TESTIMONIALSON BENEFITS FROM CAMP ONAWAY

The following letter was received by the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade from a parent of ayoung camper. It is a great illustration of the fun and adventure kids experience atCamp Onaway, but, more importantly, it reinforces the fact that there is real purposeand tangible benefits that parents see in their child when they return from camp.

Just wanted to send a note of thanks for making it a great week for Steven. Hehad attended a church camp the prior year and things had just been “OK”. Someof the older boys had not displayed a true Christian spirit and the leadership hadvery little structure concerning scheduled activities. Steven left for Onaway withan open mind and a mother at home who was a bit concerned!

Needless to say – STEVEN HAD AN AWESOME TIME!

Just to give you a sense of his enthusiasm - He told us about the swim raft, theslip and slide, kayaking, tubing, banana boating, trying to water ski, the Apacheand Eye-patchi tribes, getting up early to fish, completing 8 of the Riddler’sriddles, canoeing during the cross country race, eating watermelon, havingbreakfast at the tables outside his cabin while the guys who had their elbows onthe table had to run around the entire grinder, and CATCHING A DRUMSTICK FROM THE NOYZ MONKEYZ! How he ran out of time to go catch aturtle or make a new “Frost Bite” name tag.

He has recited his Menominee cheer – even if it was the same as last year – as wellas a few other chants that his mother is still trying to understand!

He also learned some valuable lessons:

LeadershipHe told his mom how the cabin leaders and chiefs actually helped the youngercampers and had fun without being inappropriate.He saw the planning that leaders and chiefs put into preparing for the week.How having an organized schedule made things more fun for everyone.

TeamworkHe gave examples of what happened to his cabin when everyone pitched in duringcleanup/detail and what happened when not everyone was so helpful.

Anyway, he told his mom last night that she could be with him 51 weeks out ofthe year but during the 52nd he would be at Onaway! Thanks for being good rolemodels for my son and helping him experience the magic of Onaway!

We’re proud of the outstanding quality camps Onaway volunteer leaders consistentlydeliver. Thank you volunteers for another incredible camping season!

Sure & Steadfast

Fall 2009

An incredible year at

BRIGADE BEGINS

OCTOBER 5Join us at 7pm!

Bring your friends!Cody Cavanaugh kicks off another exciting year on October 5 & 6

Don’t miss out!

New staffWe are excited that Jason Pheifer and Katie Vatland have joined our Brigade family. Jason will be Program Leader for the 7th and 8th grade boys’ and Katie will be gearing her efforts towards the 8th grade girls’ program and 10th grade co-ed program. Brigaders you’re going to love the creativity and new offerings Jason and Katie are bringing to the Brigade program just for you!

Brigade Family MattersIn the dictionary, family can be defined as a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation. While that may be true, it doesn’t begin to define the incredible Brigade family. Missing are the characteristics of the mentoring relationships that bridge generations (from youth to adults), relational bonding between youth and positive adult role models, and fast friendships formed between all ages. The photos below are part of the Brigade family album, each with its own unique story. Family matters to us, make sure you join us October 5, 2009, when Brigade fall/winter programs begin—come and be part of the Brigade family.

Family matters at Camp Onaway. It’s not uncommon to see three generations of campers on the island. Pictured above (l–r) is the Ramich family attending Girls’ Camp 1. Markie, Madeline, Laura, Gary, Laurie, Carley, and Bailey Ramich.

Family matters when it comes to volunteering at Brigade. Pictured at left are volunteers Julie Doire (daughter), and Larry Schmidt (father to Julie and grandpa to Tyler). Larry volunteers as a workshop leader to support his grandson Tyler (center front) and daughter Julie’s interests and as a way to spend quality time

as a family. Just one example of the many Brigade families. Contact the Brigade office if you are interested in volunteering this fall 920-725-3983.

Earlier this year Kathy Clusman and Linda Ahles wrote wonderful essays that were published in a book about women-to-women mentoring for the Women’s Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. To celebrate the publication, Linda Ahles invited a generational mix of Brigade ladies to attend the annual Women’s Fund luncheon on September 10. Pictured (front row l to r) are Tosha Martzahl-Shanahan, Marge Easton, Gerrie Casper, Kristi Murray, and Linda Ahles, (back row l to r) Pat Kroiss, Becky Arndt, Marnie Spielbauer, Amy Clark, and Rosie Ahles. Kathy and Linda’s essays can be found on the Brigade website under news releases or at http://www.bgbrigade.com/news-releases.asp.

E-4 Specialist Tim (Moose) O’Brien donated a U.S. flag that was flown with honor over Afghanistan earlier this year aboard an A-10C Warthog in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. O’Brien (left) is pictured with Boys’ 4 Camp Manager, Jeff Keck (center) and Camp Director, Paul Linzmeyer (right). O’Brien is a 14-year volunteer leader at Camp Onaway and wanted to donate the flag because he was unable to donate his time to the children this summer due to his active service overseas in Afghanistan. Freedom isn’t free—service matters.

Fall 2010Spring 2014

10 Years: Craig Alt, Megan Anderson, Paul Becker, Tony Belling, Patty Britzke, Tyler Bruce, Christopher Coenen, Curtis Jahnke, Meghan Jovanovich, Scott Keck, Tim Keck, Marc Keesler, Jenni Koenecke, Russ Moder, Sue Ruthven, Jeff Shackleton, Maria

Statz, Court Ter Horst, Jim Tews, Sue Wolfe; 15 Years: Mike Arndt, Becky Arndt, Rachel Best, Kelly Brey, Karen Denney, Ed Duessing, James Fluette, Orphie Hamilton, Keri Pritzl; 20 Years: Tom Becker, Scott Crane, Mary DeShaney, Alice Hoffman, Barb Jahnke, Chris Jape, Jethro Keck, Jay Olson, Jason Pheifer, Chad Schroeder, Donna VanRooy; 25 Years: Barb Allen, Ben Christian, Myke Gagnon, Rick Hocking, Joel Miller, Shane Roh, Tom Ter Horst, and John Zietlow; 30 Years: Jim Reinke; 35 Years: John Anderson, Lee Murray, Bruce Wiegman; 40 Years: Michael Mabie; 50 Years: Dave Peck.

The Brigade has more than 600 active volunteer leaders who assist with special projects and events, attend camps, and lead Brigade hobby clubs and groups. We recognized and thanked the following individuals at this year’s Awards Banquet:

From the Director’s Desk

MISSION: We Build Leaders.

VISION: The Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade will be recognized as the center of excellence for youth character and leadership development. OBJECT: The Object of the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade shall be the advance-ment of Christ’s Kingdom and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-Respect and a spirit that reflects a true Christian life.

Board of Directors

Kathleen Healy, ChairDan Ullsperger, Vice-ChairPete Weyenberg, SecretarySteve Foster, Treasurer

John AndersonJoe Fikejs

Myke GagnonNicole Gisczinski

EJ JelinskiBill Kelly

Kelly Retzlaff-SwogerJason Rippl

Darel SchoeningKate Seifert

Andrew Wilson

Director Emeriti

Russ CarpenterBud DeLeeuw

Don FiedlerTom HoareDick JelinskiJan Krueger

Jim LenzSue Vine

Don Weber

StaffLaura Kemps

Executive Director

Jeff BergeMaintenance

Tammy CoenenOffice Manager

Jen FoucaltAccountant

Jason PheiferProgram Leader

Marnie SpielbauerProgram Director

Carrie WalkupProgram Leader

Ainsley WarczakPR Manager

David WeissDevelopment Director

Kevin WillisProgram Leader

CaptainsLinda AhlesRick Zeumer

GRILLING COMPETITION BENEFITS BRIGADE

WELCOME TO BRIGADEIn January, David Weiss joined the Brigade staff as Development Director. David brings a strong marketing and development background.

Weiss is active in the community as the President of the Board of Directors at Christine Ann in Oshkosh and has been a volunteer Firefighter for the Town of Neenah since 2010. Weiss, his wife Rebekah and new son Fritz live in the Town of Neenah.

“I look forward to spreading the word about this great community resource and helping to develop the community leaders of tomorrow,” says Weiss.

For twenty years Mary DeShaney has served as accountant and administrative assistant at Brigade and in May she will retire. Mary will be deeply missed, however we’re excited for new hire Jen Foucalt to carry on Mary’s duties.

Jen joins Brigade after 16 years as an accounting specialist at Lakeview Credit Union. Jen, her husband Andy, and three kids (Will and twins Anna & Ryan) live in Neenah. Her oldest son finished his first year as a 6th grade Brigader and is also part of the climbing club. The whole family is avid sports fans, rooting on and attending many Timber Rattlers, Badgers football, Brewers and Packers games.

Jen Foucalt

David Weiss bike

auction

May 18noon

Gear up for summer at Brigade’s annual bike auction Sunday, May 18 at the Neenah Police Department, 2111 Marathon Ave., Neenah.

Hundreds of bikes are available for your inspection at 11 a.m., auction to follow at noon. Cash only—credit cards will not be accepted.

Have a bike to donate? We’re accepting adult and youth bikes to include in the auction. Donated bikes can be dropped off at Brigade, 109 W. Columbian Ave., Neenah.

Welcome the start of summer Wednesday, June 25 in the Courtyard at Radisson Paper Valley for Grilling with Beer—a live grilling competition with local chefs grilling with—you guessed it—beer as the main ingredient.

This event is your chance to savor samples right off the grill along with paired samples of microbrew beers.

A complimentary pint glass with the Brigade logo is included at the event for sampling.

Brigade is excited to be the recipient of funds raised during this event. A portion of ticket sales will be donated as well as funds raised from silent auction items.

As part of the competition, chef’s are judged in two competitions: Judges’ Choice and Guests’ Choice. As a guest you’ll taste an array of

delicious grilled foods then place your vote at the grilling station of your choice.

In addition to Guests’ Choice judging, a panel of celebrity judges will also place their vote for the best grilled dish. We’re excited to announce that Camp Onaway’s cook, Tim O’Brien

aka Moose, is one of the celebrity judges!

Tickets are available for purchase in advance at Brigade for $35 or the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. Contact us at 920-725-3983 or dweiss@bgbrigade.com for more details.

This event sells out every year so don’t delay!

Thank you to Wisconsin Distributors and Radisson Paper Valley for putting together such a delicious and fun event!

DAY CAMPS AT ONAWAY!

Your child entering 5th or 6th grade next year can experience Camp Onaway first-hand by attending one or all three day camps this summer!

We’re packing all the fun and excitement of a week at camp into one day. Camps are July 8,15, & 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost to attend is only $25 and includes lunch and transportation from Neenah. Registration form and more information is available online at bgbrigade.com.

2014 Leader Milestones

40 Years Milestone recipientMichael Mabie.

109 W. Columbian Ave. | PO Box 665Neenah, WI 54957-0665

920.725.3983 | brigade@bgbrigade.com

Spring brings new and exciting times to the Brigade. Our second floor kitchen is going through a complete renovation thanks to a group of amazing volunteers who are pounding, hammering and creating white out conditions as the dust flies. We are also excited to welcome a new wellness studio on the third floor—complete with soothing colored walls and wood flooring.

I imagine the Rough Craftsmen reading this are getting excited about their opportunity to prepare Onaway for a busy summer. We will have a rebuilt boat house, reconstructed Chore Boys and a new roof on headquarters just to mention a few of the projects that will be completed this year. Thinking about all that makes me tired and extremely grateful for the passion and dedication of our volunteers.

I heard an interesting comment at a winter weekend this year that if Brigade builds leaders then that

must mean that we are all leaders! Absolutely – some of us lead in a quiet unassuming way, some lead by example and still others lead in a more traditional manner.

Another class of leaders graduated this year and I am so proud of them and their achievements. We are so much more than a building or an island—these future leaders have been shaped and molded by the people who make the Brigade a living, breathing organization.

Thank you for your involvement in the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade, you have built an organization that has stood the test of time. I look forward to reconnecting with our camp volunteers this summer and I look forward to meeting those of you who will be involved for the first time.

Sincerely,

Laura Kemps

10 Years: Craig Alt, Megan Anderson, Paul Becker, Tony Belling, Patty Britzke, Tyler Bruce, Christopher Coenen, Curtis Jahnke, Meghan Jovanovich, Scott Keck, Tim Keck, Marc Keesler, Jenni Koenecke, Russ Moder, Sue Ruthven, Jeff Shackleton, Maria

Statz, Court Ter Horst, Jim Tews, Sue Wolfe; 15 Years: Mike Arndt, Becky Arndt, Rachel Best, Kelly Brey, Karen Denney, Ed Duessing, James Fluette, Orphie Hamilton, Keri Pritzl; 20 Years: Tom Becker, Scott Crane, Mary DeShaney, Alice Hoffman, Barb Jahnke, Chris Jape, Jethro Keck, Jay Olson, Jason Pheifer, Chad Schroeder, Donna VanRooy; 25 Years: Barb Allen, Ben Christian, Myke Gagnon, Rick Hocking, Joel Miller, Shane Roh, Tom Ter Horst, and John Zietlow; 30 Years: Jim Reinke; 35 Years: John Anderson, Lee Murray, Bruce Wiegman; 40 Years: Michael Mabie; 50 Years: Dave Peck.

The Brigade has more than 600 active volunteer leaders who assist with special projects and events, attend camps, and lead Brigade hobby clubs and groups. We recognized and thanked the following individuals at this year’s Awards Banquet:

From the Director’s Desk

MISSION: We Build Leaders.

VISION: The Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade will be recognized as the center of excellence for youth character and leadership development. OBJECT: The Object of the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade shall be the advance-ment of Christ’s Kingdom and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-Respect and a spirit that reflects a true Christian life.

Board of Directors

Kathleen Healy, ChairDan Ullsperger, Vice-ChairPete Weyenberg, SecretarySteve Foster, Treasurer

John AndersonJoe Fikejs

Myke GagnonNicole Gisczinski

EJ JelinskiBill Kelly

Kelly Retzlaff-SwogerJason Rippl

Darel SchoeningKate Seifert

Andrew Wilson

Director Emeriti

Russ CarpenterBud DeLeeuw

Don FiedlerTom HoareDick JelinskiJan Krueger

Jim LenzSue Vine

Don Weber

StaffLaura Kemps

Executive Director

Jeff BergeMaintenance

Tammy CoenenOffice Manager

Jen FoucaltAccountant

Jason PheiferProgram Leader

Marnie SpielbauerProgram Director

Carrie WalkupProgram Leader

Ainsley WarczakPR Manager

David WeissDevelopment Director

Kevin WillisProgram Leader

CaptainsLinda AhlesRick Zeumer

GRILLING COMPETITION BENEFITS BRIGADE

WELCOME TO BRIGADEIn January, David Weiss joined the Brigade staff as Development Director. David brings a strong marketing and development background.

Weiss is active in the community as the President of the Board of Directors at Christine Ann in Oshkosh and has been a volunteer Firefighter for the Town of Neenah since 2010. Weiss, his wife Rebekah and new son Fritz live in the Town of Neenah.

“I look forward to spreading the word about this great community resource and helping to develop the community leaders of tomorrow,” says Weiss.

For twenty years Mary DeShaney has served as accountant and administrative assistant at Brigade and in May she will retire. Mary will be deeply missed, however we’re excited for new hire Jen Foucalt to carry on Mary’s duties.

Jen joins Brigade after 16 years as an accounting specialist at Lakeview Credit Union. Jen, her husband Andy, and three kids (Will and twins Anna & Ryan) live in Neenah. Her oldest son finished his first year as a 6th grade Brigader and is also part of the climbing club. The whole family is avid sports fans, rooting on and attending many Timber Rattlers, Badgers football, Brewers and Packers games.

Jen Foucalt

David Weiss bike

auction

May 18noon

Gear up for summer at Brigade’s annual bike auction Sunday, May 18 at the Neenah Police Department, 2111 Marathon Ave., Neenah.

Hundreds of bikes are available for your inspection at 11 a.m., auction to follow at noon. Cash only—credit cards will not be accepted.

Have a bike to donate? We’re accepting adult and youth bikes to include in the auction. Donated bikes can be dropped off at Brigade, 109 W. Columbian Ave., Neenah.

Welcome the start of summer Wednesday, June 25 in the Courtyard at Radisson Paper Valley for Grilling with Beer—a live grilling competition with local chefs grilling with—you guessed it—beer as the main ingredient.

This event is your chance to savor samples right off the grill along with paired samples of microbrew beers.

A complimentary pint glass with the Brigade logo is included at the event for sampling.

Brigade is excited to be the recipient of funds raised during this event. A portion of ticket sales will be donated as well as funds raised from silent auction items.

As part of the competition, chef’s are judged in two competitions: Judges’ Choice and Guests’ Choice. As a guest you’ll taste an array of

delicious grilled foods then place your vote at the grilling station of your choice.

In addition to Guests’ Choice judging, a panel of celebrity judges will also place their vote for the best grilled dish. We’re excited to announce that Camp Onaway’s cook, Tim O’Brien

aka Moose, is one of the celebrity judges!

Tickets are available for purchase in advance at Brigade for $35 or the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. Contact us at 920-725-3983 or dweiss@bgbrigade.com for more details.

This event sells out every year so don’t delay!

Thank you to Wisconsin Distributors and Radisson Paper Valley for putting together such a delicious and fun event!

DAY CAMPS AT ONAWAY!

Your child entering 5th or 6th grade next year can experience Camp Onaway first-hand by attending one or all three day camps this summer!

We’re packing all the fun and excitement of a week at camp into one day. Camps are July 8,15, & 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Cost to attend is only $25 and includes lunch and transportation from Neenah. Registration form and more information is available online at bgbrigade.com.

2014 Leader Milestones

40 Years Milestone recipientMichael Mabie.

109 W. Columbian Ave. | PO Box 665Neenah, WI 54957-0665

920.725.3983 | brigade@bgbrigade.com

Spring brings new and exciting times to the Brigade. Our second floor kitchen is going through a complete renovation thanks to a group of amazing volunteers who are pounding, hammering and creating white out conditions as the dust flies. We are also excited to welcome a new wellness studio on the third floor—complete with soothing colored walls and wood flooring.

I imagine the Rough Craftsmen reading this are getting excited about their opportunity to prepare Onaway for a busy summer. We will have a rebuilt boat house, reconstructed Chore Boys and a new roof on headquarters just to mention a few of the projects that will be completed this year. Thinking about all that makes me tired and extremely grateful for the passion and dedication of our volunteers.

I heard an interesting comment at a winter weekend this year that if Brigade builds leaders then that

must mean that we are all leaders! Absolutely – some of us lead in a quiet unassuming way, some lead by example and still others lead in a more traditional manner.

Another class of leaders graduated this year and I am so proud of them and their achievements. We are so much more than a building or an island—these future leaders have been shaped and molded by the people who make the Brigade a living, breathing organization.

Thank you for your involvement in the Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade, you have built an organization that has stood the test of time. I look forward to reconnecting with our camp volunteers this summer and I look forward to meeting those of you who will be involved for the first time.

Sincerely,

Laura Kemps

Tee-It-Up for Youth June 12, 2014

2014 Calendar of EventsMay 1-11 Onaway Adult Work WeekMay 5 Human Race - Thrivant Financial, AppletonMay 10 Renew the Slough - Washington Park, NeenahMay 16-18 Co-Leader Work WeekendMay 17-18 Father/Son Little Wolf River Canoe TripMay 18 Bike Auction - Neenah PDMay 26 Memorial Day Parade - March with us!June 12 Tee-It-Up for Youth Golf Outing - Lake Breeze June 25 Grilling with Beer - Radisson Paper ValleyJuly 4 Community FestJuly 8 Day Camp at Onaway (New 5th & 6th graders)July 15 Day Camp at Onaway (New 5th & 6th graders)July 22 Day Camp at Onaway (New 5th & 6th graders)September 12 Brigade registration DUE ($99 after today)September 29 BRIGADE BEGINS!

Join us at Brigade’s annual Tee-It-Up for Youth Golf Outing at Lake Breeze Golf Club in Winneconne Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Funds raised during the four-person scramble outing provide quality programming to youth in the Character Development & Leadership Training program. Registration information is available at bgbrigade.com or on Facebook.

Not a golfer? Consider being a sponsor, donating an item for our raffles and silent auctions, or joining us for a scenic boat cruise and prime rib dinner buffet at the Fin ‘N Feather!

Event details found at bgbrigade.com or find us at the following:

Nearly 250 Brigaders, parents, staff, and leaders attended the annual Brigade Awards Banquet Sunday, April 6 at Bridgewood Conference Center & Resort in Neenah to celebrate the career accomplishments of 11th and 12th grade Brigaders.

Awards were given for hobby club achievements, perfect attendance, and Seven-Year Four-Fold. Other notable awards were the Wide Awake Award, Sure & Steadfast Award, My Own Self Scholarship Award, and the Outstanding Brigader Award.

The Outstanding Brigader Award is the highest award a Brigader can receive. This award is based upon all-around participation and performance during a Brigader’s entire career including camping at Onaway. This year’s recipients of the Outstanding Brigader Award went to Taylor Gilbertson and Dustin Campshure.

Brigaders, staff, and volunteer leaders continued the celebration following the banquet with Awards Week—recognizing the achievements of Brigaders in grades 6-10. Congratulations to all our Brigaders! We hope to see you at Onaway this summer.

A special thanks to Fox Valley Media Group for capturing the event. See more event photos on Facebook!

Seven-year Four-Fold recipients front row, left to right: Candice Marsh, Megan Spoo, Kelsey Laabs, Taylor Gilbertson. Back row left to right: Dustin Campshure, Brandon Barth, Ben Matthews. Not pictured: Cody Michalkiewicz

Outstanding Brigaders (Left to right): Taylor Gilbertson and Dustin Campshure

Sure & Steadfast recipient below: Holly Hoeper

Sure & Steadfast recipient below: Nick Malcore

Donate your

vehicle

Do you have a car, truck, boat, or camper that’s just taking up space? Consider donating it to Brigade!

The Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the IRS rules, so any gift you give may be considered tax deductible.

The donating process is very simple. Just call the Brigade office at (920) 725-3983 to make arrangements to drop off your vehicle. The paper work takes only a few minutes. Due to limitations of staff and facility, the Brigade is only able to accept vehicles that can be driven.

Thank you again for your consideration and for helping the hundreds of youth right here in the community.

Sign-up for Brigade!Although we’re gearing up for camp, now’s the time to renew for Brigade!

Register before Sept. 12 and save $20. More details at bgbrigade.com.