A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I
drove… but the world may be different because you were important in the live of a CHILD.

March 1, 2008 as it came in like a lion so did our “Under the Stars” auction and dinner.  This evening marked our 17^th annual dinner auction to help raise money to send economical disadvantaged children from the United Way of Central Indiana area to summer camp.  The event brought in more friends of Happy Hollow then ever and with all these friends being generous with their pocket books more children then ever will get the chance to attend a week of summer camp.  A great thanks goes out to our auction chairpersons Rebecca Stoner and Debbie Koehl and their committee for the wonderful job and presentation of this year’s event.  Without them and their dedication the auction would not have been as successful – three cheers for them.

In kicking off the evening of events, Bernie Schrader the Executive Director dedicated our 17^th annual “Under the Stars” auction and dinner in honor of Charlie McDonald-Zwoyer.   Charlie was on Happy Hollow’s staff during the summers of 2003, 2004, and 2005.  In 2006 Charlie left us to pursue his college degree but was diagnosed later in that year with cancer.  Charlie has been battling it ever since and is hanging in there like a trooper.  His dedication, respect, concern, and willingness to help each camper learn and respect each other and the environment are only a few of the attributes he shared with all of us at Happy Hollow Camp.  You would never see Charlie without his campers, campers were always involved their activities with a smile, and you could always see that kid like smile on his face knowing he knew the kids had developed a great trust and relationship with him.  Charlie’s campers always felt he was “fair enough” with them.  From all of us at Happy Hollow Camp (campers, staff, Board of Directors, and friends) our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

Happy Hollow Children’s Camp was pleased to name Dr. Robert Stephens, a long-time Happy Hollow supporter, the 2008 Hugh Frey Pathfinder Award.  Through his work on the Happy Hollow Board and as a past board president, Dr. Stephens has made tremendous contributions not only financial, but also of his time and talents.  He has also been very involved with our auction over the years and has been our auction chair.  We are delighted to present this award to Dr. Robert Stephens for all of his great support of our camp and our campers over many years. 

Congratulations to Dr. Stephens on this award recognizing his long commitment to camp!

 

Jim Sickles Diamond winner

Fifty chances were sold for one lucky person to win a one carat radiant cut loose diamond provided by Reis Nichols and sponsored by Unique Products.  And the winner goes to Jim Sickles.  Congratulations to you and your family.

 

A warm thank you goes out to our Event Hosts:

Joy Dumandan, WISH-TV – Joy Dumandan joined WISH-TV in January 2001 as co-anchor for the 5:30 p.m. news.  Now, Joy anchors WISH-TV Daybreak.   Her reporting has been recognized by the Indiana Associated Press.  Prior to that, Joy was an anchor and reporter for the Fox News Channel in New York City, where she was involved in breaking coverage of major national and international news.  Previously, Joy was a reporter with WBRE-TV in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where she provided extensive coverage of the TWA flight 800 crash that included 21 victims fro her station’s area in PA.  Joy began her professional broadcast career as an associate producer for the cablecast program “America’s Talking,” then moved to CNBC, where her duties included field producing assignments in New York and Los Angeles.  Born and raised in New Jersey, Joy graduated from Montclair State University with a BA in Communication Studies. 

Roger Harvey, Bose Public Affairs Group – Roger Harvey is a vice president with Bose Public Affairs Group and an award winning journalist whose reports have been featured on MSNBC, CBS, CNN and Court TV as well as network affiliates across the U.S.   In an 18-year journalism career that took him around the world, Roger reported on many of the most memorable events of our time, including Hurricane Katrina, the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City, the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, and the war in Afghanistan.  Roger’s investigative, political and general assignment reports have won numerous honors, including a regional Edward R. Murrow award and regional Emmy awards from the Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, OH, Emmy chapters.  His work also won awards from the Scripps Howard Foundation; the Radio-Television News Directors Association, the Indiana Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press, which named him the Indiana Associated press Reporter of the Year.  Roger is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He enjoys golf and tennis and is an announcer for the American Tennis Professional Tour RCA Championships tournament.  Roger frequently serves as an emcee for charity galas and golf events.

From left: Debbie Koehl (Co-Chair), Roger Harvey (Emcee), Becky Stoner (Co-Chair), and Joy Dumandan (Emcee)

 

A special thank you to our co chairpersons
Debbie Koehl and Becky Stoner – Debbie and Becky have been involved with camp for over 18 years.  Each year they give a week of vacation to help volunteer medically with Happy Hollow’s asthma camp.  They also serve on our Board of Directors and support the camp financially and with their dedication and talents.  In their first year as head of the auction we salute you for your outstanding work.   Way to go Debbie and Becky keep up the good work.

A special thanks goes to Barnes and Thornburg for their sponsorship of our Ice Sculpture.  Barnes & Thornburg, LLP is proud to support Happy Hollow Children’s Camp.  Our organization inspires them to be the best they can be.

Ice Sculpture Sponsors Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

A special thanks goes to Wells Fargo for providing the music.  Wells Fargo Insurance Services of Indiana, LLC, has been a big supporter and friend of Happy Hollow Children’s Camp with insurance and financial support for the past three years.

 

 

 

 

More pictures of the
2008 "Under the Stars" Dinner and Auction:

(scroll the slide show by clicking the left or right arrow OR click an image below to view a larger version)

 

Special Thanks To…

• Meridian Music for donating the beautiful piano for the night’s music

• St. Paul’s Episcopal Choir for singing their wonderful music during the evening

• Bill Ditton, Gerry Lanosga and Roger Harvey for their hard work on the Happy Hollow Camp video presentation

• Kroger for donating the beautiful flower arrangements

• Mike Mensendiek, Auctioneer, for volunteering his time and talents

• Ken Graves, IT Consultant, for writing the computer program for check-in and check-out and continuing to consult on its use

• Eric Ahlbrand and The Adeo Group, LLC for their computer consulting

• Polly Ferrin Bonacuse, Graphic Designer, for designing the logo and invitations for this event and updating them annually for the committee

• Amanda Merrill, Missy Red Elk and Shane Chapman for volunteering to do check-in and check-out

• United Package Liquors/United Hope Foundation for generously sponsoring the wine for dinner

• Alan Fox with the Women’s Prison for printing our invitations and programs

• The catering and hospitality staff of the Indianapolis Marriott North for their gracious service and support

• All of the Happy Hollow Board for their tremendous commitment to our camp and hard work to make this event possible

• All of the committed Under the Stars committee members and volunteers

• Happy Hollow’s founders who believed that children should experience the joy and beauty of the outdoors no matter their life circumstances

• United Way of Central Indiana and the foundation, businesses and individuals who have provided leadership and support of Happy Hollow during the past 57 years

• The Live Auction and Silent Auction donors whose generosity helped make this event possible

• And most importantly – Becky Stoner and Debbie Koehl for their tireless work on the event this year

We are grateful to our contributors for their continued support…

• AAA Motor Club

• Tyson Food

• Sara Lee

• Wal-Mart

• And the generous donors who wish to remain anonymous

A big thank you to table donors…

Gold Sponsors:

• National Starch and Chemical

• Eric and Natalie Bruun

Silver Sponsors:

• Unique Products

• Scott & Mary Catherine Brown

• Hoover and Hull

• Dr. Robert Stephens

• Dr. Carol Johnson/Greenwood Pediatrics

• Barnes & Thornburg

• Samerian Foundation

• Beulah Schrader

Table Captains:

• Praxair

• WISH-TV

• Jody Littrell

• Irwin Financial

• Ken & Wendy Brewer

• The Adeo Group, LLC

• Gerry & Michelle Lanosga

• Clarian Health

• Kevin Allender

• Lou Hensley, Jr.

• Rick & Debbie Koehl

• Jennifer Berger

• Terry and Carolyn Anker

• Marti Michel

• Henry Blackwell

• Gregory & Appel

• Sam and Adrienne Hodson

• Arthur & Judy Beecher/Matt Beecher

• Lilly Endowment

• Titus

• Justin Smith/Steve Church

• Kroger

• Kati Kunz

• Rich Von Der Haar

• John Murphy

 

Thanks for making the 2007 under the stars
dinner & auction a success!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 2008!
march 1, 2008
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