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+	Andrew Schmidt	Advancement Analyst	andrew.schmidt@kanuga.org	239
Andrew Schmidt Advancement Analyst A graduate of the University of the South, Andrew Schmidt brings eight years of nonprofit fundraising experience to his role as an advancement analyst for Kanuga. His responsibilities include providing thoughtful and timely analysis of Kanuga’s fundraising programs and activities and supporting donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. He works closely with members of the institutional advancement department and committee, board members and volunteers.
+	Anita Whitmire Boan	Housekeeping Manager	anita.whitmire@kanuga.org	233
Anita Whitmire Boan Housekeeping Manager Anita Whitmire Boan brought her passions for cleaning, organizing and helping others to Kanuga's housekeeping department in 1995 and was promoted to manager four years later. Under her cheerful but disciplined leadership, Kanuga consistently maintains an A sanitation grade from the N.C. Division of Public Health. She especially loves getting to know guests and seeing her staff embrace the value of teamwork.
+	Ann Jeffcoat Corbin	Reservations Associate	ann.corbin@kanuga.org	228
Ann Jeffcoat Corbin Reservations Associate Ann Jeffcoat Corbin joined the reservations team in 2011 but has been a familiar face at Kanuga much longer. She grew up attending Summer Guest Period with her family for 29 of the past 30 years. She also held several roles on summer staff including wait staff, children’s program director and assistant staff coordinator. Fluent in Spanish, she is a graduate of the College of Charleston where she majored in Spanish and minored in hospitality and tourism.
+	Barry Phillips	Director of Food Service	barry.phillips@kanuga.org	231
Barry Phillips Director of Food Service Barry Phillips came to Kanuga in 1994 as the assistant manager of the kitchen and was promoted to food services director in 2000. Embracing Kanuga's committment to environmental stewardship, he works with local produce distributors to supply Kanuga's dining hall with seasonal locally grown fruits and vegetables whenever possible. “I love the peaceful Christian community at Kanuga,” he says. “I enjoy ensuring that guests enjoy every aspect of Kanuga, but especially the food and service they receive while here.”
+	Bethany Frazier	Youth Events Program Director	bethany.frazier@kanuga.org	276
Bethany Frazier Youth Events Program Director Bethany Frazier loves helping young people and youth leaders build community in a safe, fun environment. She is responsible for organizing Youth Week, Winterlight and off-season rentals of Camp Kanuga and the Bob Campbell Youth Campus. Before joining the Kanuga staff in 2009, she served as the director of recreation at Bonclarken, a Presbyterian camp and conference center in nearby Flat Rock, N.C., where she hired, trained and supervised summer program staff as well as directed waterfront and high adventure programs. Bethany graduated from Erskine College with a degree in special education. She is active in the community as a Red Cross first-aid, CPR and lifeguarding instructor.
+	Chris Lynn	Adult Conferences Program Director	chris.lynn@kanuga.org	267
Chris Lynn Adult Conferences Program Director Chris Lynn officially joined the staff as the adult conferences program director in 2012, but she has been actively involved in the success of Kanuga's conferences for more than 15 years. She served for many years on Kanuga’s program committee, most recently as chair of the Christian formation planning team. Since 1996 she has been involved with the success of Kanuga’s Christian Formation Conference as staff, workshop leader or coordinator. She brings to Kanuga 21 years of experience as director of Christian formation at the Church of the Advent in Spartanburg. She is responsible for planning and orchestrating Kanuga-sponsored events including the Bowen Conference, Lansing Lee Conference, Knitting and Quilting Retreat, Renewal Conference and Fly-fishing Retreat.
+	Christine Murawski	Mountain Trail Outdoor School Program Director	christine.murawski@kanuga.org	281
Christine Murawski Mountain Trail Outdoor School Program Director Christine Murawski joined Kanuga's Mountain Trail Outdoor School as an instructor in 2008 and was quickly recognized for her skill with rock climbing, teambuilding, high ropes and other high adventure activities. She served as Kanuga’s adventure programs manager and directing Kanuga Trailblazers for three years before stepping into the role of MTOS program director in 2012. Her eye for risk management has afforded Kanuga an impressive safety record as she continues to oversee the care, maintenance, and inspection of our climbing and ropes facilities and the training of the associated staff. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and has an extensive background in outdoor education and adventure activities.
+	Clint DeWitt	Environmental Projects Manager	clint.dewitt@kanuga.org	270
Clint DeWitt Environmental Projects Manager Clint DeWitt joined Kanuga in 2006 as an instructor for the Mountain Trail Outdoor School. Now serving as Kanuga's environmental projects manager, Clint brings his passion for learning and environmental stewardship to this important role. His responsibilities include Kanuga’s trail system, its solar hot water systems, the organic garden, as well as other green initiatives. In addition, Clint also serves as an administrator for MTOS. Originally from Black Mountain, NC, he graduated from Brevard College with a degree in wilderness leadership and experiential education.
+	David Schnitzer	Camp Kanuga Director	david.schnitzer@kanuga.org	279
David Schnitzer Camp Kanuga Director David Schnitzer loves camp! He has 11 years of full-time professional camping and youth ministry experience but has worked at camp every summer since he was 15. Before coming to Kanuga in 2012, he was the program director for Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, Ga., where he created two leadership development programs for teenagers, grew the staff by more than 100 percent and organized training programs for more than 130 staff members. A graduate of the University of Georgia and the National Outdoor Leadership School, he is in the process of completing a master’s degree in Christian leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky. An avid outdoorsman, he is the author of Great American Outdoors, Nature at its Best. Click here to learn more about David.
+	Eden Lewis	Guest Period Program Director	eden.lewis@kanuga.org	283
Eden Lewis Guest Period Program Director Eden Lewis has helped coordinate Kanuga-sponsored conferences and guest periods since 2009. A former counselor at Camp Kanuga, she spent several years coordinating and leading programs for high school and middle school students at churches in Winston-Salem, N.C., and St. Augustine, Fla. A graduate of Flager College, she has a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in youth ministry. She loves both the guest and staff communities at Kanuga and views her job as the ministry of hospitality.
+	Eric George	Assistant Director of Guest Services	eric.george@kanuga.org	288
Eric George Assistant Director of Guest Services Eric George joined the Kanuga staff in 2011. He enjoys helping with conference and retreat planning, logistics and coordination and serving as the residential life director for summer conference center staff. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Bible and communications, he spent four years as a resident life assistant for a Christian school in South Korea, where he provided a family-like atmosphere for students and facilitated activities. Previously, he worked at the Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock where he wore many hats, including lifeguard, guest services, recreation and maintenance staff member.
+	Gary Giniat	Director of Advancement	gary.giniat@kanuga.org	240
Gary Giniat Director of Advancement A graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Gary Giniat (pronounced “Jeanette”) brings proven expertise across the advancement spectrum—from non-profit marketing and building earned income to increasing charitable contributions. Gary is responsible for planning and overseeing all of Kanuga’s advancement programs—both development and communications functions—as well as assisting in the growth of all of Kanuga’s revenue producing areas from camps to conferences. Before joining Kanuga, Gary’s 30-year career has spanned from 10 years marketing at the St. Petersburg (FL) Times and eight years in senior leadership roles at Chicago Children’s Museum to being the executive director of Asheville’s Pack Square Conservancy reopening the new 6.5 acre park.
+	Hoyle Adams	Director of Group Sales	hoyle.adams@kanuga.org	218
Hoyle Adams Director of Group Sales As Kanuga's director of group sales, Hoyle Adams is a signature matchmaker. He takes the time to really get to know nonprofits, businesses and other organizations before hooking them up with just the right services to make each meeting a roaring success. With more than 20 years on the Kanuga staff, he has fulfilled a variety of roles including assisant director of guest services, director of guest services and director of reservations. "It's awesome to provide hospitality for adults, youth, children, groups, campers and anyone visiting one of our campuses to focus on their reason for gathering and to get away from their world for a positive, educational experience," he says.
+	Hunter Soper	Expedition Programs Director	hunter.soper@kanuga.org
Hunter Soper Expedition Programs Director Hunter joined Kanuga in summer 2008 as an instructor with the Trailblazer Adventures program. In 2010, he joined the Mountain Trail Outdoor School as an instructor, then was promoted to lead instructor of this program at the beginning of 2012. His primary focus in that role has been the development of program curriculum, specifically its alignment with the educational standards of the Southeastern states. Hunter also served as the field director for Kanuga’s Trailblazers program from 2010-2012, before assuming the position of interim program director in March of 2013. He is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, and he has a background in backcountry travel, leadership and staff development, as well as experiential and environmental education.
+	Jason Merritt	Communications Manager	jason.merritt@kanuga.org	224
Jason Merritt Communications Manager Jason Merritt joined the Kanuga staff in 2011 and now oversees all marketing and communications materials. His work includes advertising, print and electronic newsletters, website (kanuga.org), social media, public relations and the organization’s overall brand image. With a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida's School of Journalism, Jason specializes in communications strategy, graphic design, photography and videography. Before moving to Western North Carolina in 2009 he held variety of communications and grassroots advocacy positions with AARP Florida where he developed a deep appreciation for the personal and spiritual satisfaction found in non-profit work.
+	Jill Mallin	Interim Director of Guest Services	jill.mallin@kanuga.org	285
Jill Mallin Interim Director of Guest Services Jill Mallin came to Kanuga’s guest services department in 2010 with a background in recreation, resort management and event planning. She has worked in a variety of hospitality settings including the YMCA, Pinehurst Resort, Grove Park Inn and The Ritz-Carlton. Always wanting to make guests' visits enjoyable, she enjoys working behind the scenes to make events look effortlessly put together.
+	Jimmy Haden	Vice President of Hospitality and Sales	jimmy.haden@kanuga.org	227
Jimmy Haden Vice President of Hospitality and Sales After more than 24 years on staff, there aren't many parts of Kanuga that Jimmy Haden hasn't touched. Waiting tables, lifeguarding, hauling trash, setting up for and cleaning up after events — he knows firsthand how all the parts fit together to keep Kanuga's ministry of hospitality running smoothly. As the head of Kanuga's hospitality and sales team, he makes sure the Guest Services, Food Services, Guest Period Programming, Adult Conferences, Group Sales and Reservations departments work together seamlessly to give guests a transformational experience from their initial reservation through check out day.
+	Jodi Calabrese	Retail Operations Manager	jodi.calabrese@kanuga.org	241
Jodi Calabrese Retail Operations Manager SInce 2010, Jodi Calabrese has overseen merchandising, budgeting, staffing and other day-to-day operations for Kanuga’s five retail outlets: the bookstore, Charlie’s Canteen, the Camp Kanuga store, the Bear’s Den at the Bob Campbell Youth Campus and online sales. A former a buyer for the May Company and Belk, she brings more than 20 years of retail experience to Kanuga. “I enjoy the combination of doing what I love (retail buying) and the hospitality aspect of this job," she says. "I am able to show immediate results in the changes that I have made and that is very satisfying. I also really love the natural beauty here and feel like I am serving God in a positive way by helping Kanuga succeed."
+	Kate Bakko	Reservations Associate	kate.bakko@kanuga.org	282
Kate Bakko Reservations Associate On the Kanuga staff since 2003, Kate Bakko is a familiar voice and friendly face to many guests as they plan a trip to and arrive at Kanuga. She spent three years as a part-time Front Desk clerk before taking a full-time role in reservations in 2006. She brings an extensive background in the human services field, having spent 24 years working with adults with disabilities. "I enjoy watching what Kanuga means to so many of our guests and hope our mission will continue to inspire people to find peace in our community for years to come," she says.
+	Katherine Parnell	Camp Bob Program Director	katherine.parnell@kanuga.org	264
Katherine Parnell Camp Bob Program Director Katherine "KP" Parnell first came to Camp Bob, Kanuga's outreach summer camp, as a counselor in 2009 and has been growing and developing with the program ever since. With a bachelors degree in theatre education and a minor in English from nearby Brevard College, KP brings her spirit and energy to Camp Bob's youth, volunteers, sponsors and staff yearround. After just one week of experiencing Camp Bob, she knew that her life had changed and she felt a powerful connection with those who come through the program. “Camp Bob is a very energetic and supportive atmosphere, it allows everyone to be themselves and gives them the opportunity to try new experiences and grow not only physically, but mentally, emotionally and spiritually.” Parnell is also a graduate of Brevard College's Institute for Women in Leadership.
+	Kim Moree	Manager of Board Relations	kim.moree@kanuga.org	280
Kim Moree Manager of Board Relations Kim earned a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from Indiana State University and brings more than thirty years of professional expereince to her role as board relations manager at Kanuga. She worked ten years as an operations trainer in the banking industry followed by more than 20 years in press relations and administration/executive assistant roles in real estate, the mortgage industry, and the non-profit sector. Most recently, Kim served as the administrative and financial manager for a church in Asheville, NC, helping to implement the church's capital campaign.
+	Kim Watson	Vice President of Finance and Operations	kim.watson@kanuga.org	214
Kim Watson Vice President of Finance and Operations Kim Watson has served as Kanuga's chief financial officer since 2006, building financial discipline and lead the planning and budgeting processes across Kanuga. A certified public accountant, she previously served as vice president of finance at the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville, S.C. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the College of Charleston and more than 20 years of experience in the accounting industry.
+	LeeAnne Martin	Vice President of Youth Programs	leeanne.martin@kanuga.org	321
LeeAnne Martin Vice President of Youth Programs LeeAnne Martin joined the Kanuga staff in 2001 as an instructor at the Mountain Trail Outdoor School. Since then, she has directed the outdoor school, Kanuga Trailblazers and various aspects of all of Kanuga's camping and outdoor education programs. An award-winning educator, she has served on the Southeast council for the Association for Experiential Education and continually works to strengthen Kanuga's youth programs.
+	Linda Kelly	Assistant Director of Guest Services	linda.kelly@kanuga.org	262
Linda Kelly Assistant Director of Guest Services Linda Kelly fell in love with Kanuga as a child attending summer camp here. That love was rekindled as an adult when she helped plan parish retreats for Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish in Clemson, S.C. She joined the staff in 2012 as an assistant director of guest services and her responsibilities include group event planning, hospitality and chapel and worship support. She brings a love of people and extensive organizational and event planning skills from her most recent work as director of members services for a local retirement community, where she was responsible for scheduling and coordinating all member-related events.
+	Marcella Thompson	Controller	marcella.thompson@kanuga.org	217
Marcella Thompson Controller Marcella Thompson signed on as Kanuga’s controller in 2011 and enjoys working where she can join two of her passions ― accounting and providing excellent customer service. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery and received the accounting achievement award from the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants in 1997. Her extensive accounting background includes serving as a manager for one of the largest CPA firms in the Southeast and as the controller for the largest nursing home in the state of Alabama. She enjoys meeting the challenges brought on by handling the day to day accounting needs of Kanuga.
+	Matt Irwin	Development Manager	matt.irwin@kanuga.org	261
Matt Irwin Development Manager Matt comes to Kanuga from the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville, SC where served as a development officer. In this role, Matt worked on the Center’s $21.5M capital campaign as well as in corporate and foundation fundraising. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and a master’s degree from the College of Charleston. When not working, he can typically be found cheering (and/or pulling his hair out) for Clemson’s athletic teams.
+	Monica Phillips	MTOS Assistant Program Director	monica.phillips@kanuga.org	277
Monica Phillips MTOS Assistant Program Director Monica Phillips joined the full-time staff as the assistant program director for Kanuga's Mountain Trail Outdoor School after a successful summer as Camp Kanuga’s assistant director and registrar. With a degree in communications and public relations from Appalachian State University, she brings a love of teaching, nature and working with children. She has worked with children since the age of 14, first as a dance instructor and YMCA camp counselor and more recently as an orphanage volunteer in Takeo, Cambodia, and as a teacher in South Korea.
+	Nicole Bentley	Reservations Director	nicole.bentley@kanuga.org	284
Nicole Bentley Reservations Director Nicole Bentley fell in love with Kanuga as a summer staffer from 2001-2005. A graduate of Hollins University, she took on a full-time role in reservations in 2005 and was promoted to director in 2011, overseeing all reservations associates and staff at the Front Desk of the Kanuga Lake Inn. The primary resource for Summer Guest Period reservations, she enjoys helping guests continue or start their summer tradition at Kanuga. With a flair for tie-dye, she occasionally can be found helping children and adults create colorful works of wearable art.
+	Paul Bockoven	Director of Information Technology	paul.bockoven@kanuga.org	315
Paul Bockoven Director of Information Technology Paul Bockoven is responsible for keeping all of Kanuga's computer hardware, software, telecommunications and internet services running smoothly. He brings a passion for problem solving and an extensive knowledge of Kanuga's network. He spent 15 years serving Kanuga's camping and outdoor education programs in various roles and was instrumental in developing the Mountain Trail Outdoor School, Camp Kanuga, Camp Bob and Kanuga Trailblazers before pursuing an IT career.
+	Ricky Varnadore	Director of Property	ricky.varnadore@kanuga.org	221
Ricky Varnadore Director of Property Ricky Varnadore joined Kanuga's property department in 1999, became the maintenance manager in 2006 and head of the entire department in 2011. He oversees the team of people responsible for taking care of all of Kanuga's buildings, landscaping and wastewater treatment facilities. While he is comfortable in all areas of construction, maintenance and renovations, he has a gained a true mastery of the complex field of electrical wiring.
+	Ruth Gregory	Communications Coordinator	ruth.gregory@kanuga.org	265
Ruth Gregory Communications Coordinator Ruth Gregory joined the Kanuga family as communications coordinator in February, 2013. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Georgia and has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications. Most recently, Ruth served as communications director for Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in Atlanta. She is a native of Asheville, NC and spent many summers at Kanuga both as a camper and with her parish, the Cathedral of All Souls.
+	Sandy McKinney	Reservations Associate	sandy.mckinney@kanuga.org	222
Sandy McKinney Reservations Associate Sandy McKinney has been a valued member of Kanuga's reservations department since 2001. She loves working with Kanuga guests, especially teens, and is particularly proud when they leave with that unmistakable “Kanuga glow.”
+	Stan Hubbard	President	stan.hubbard@kanuga.org	212
Stan Hubbard President Stan Hubbard has considered himself the luckiest man in the world since 2005 when he moved to Kanuga and took the helm as president. He oversees many aspects of Kanuga's daily operations and collaborates with Kanuga's Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors to form policies and strategies. He especially enjoys welcoming guests and thanking all of the wonderful people who support Kanuga's ministry. Previously he spent 31 years as a management consultant and business executive, primarily in the financial services industry. He credits a 1989 Kanuga conference with kindling his interest in lay ministry.

Kanuga Calendar

June 2013

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16 SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Enjoy a week of education, rest and networking with volunteer and professional youth leaders from across the country. Register Now \| Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it	17 SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Enjoy a week of education, rest and networking with volunteer and professional youth leaders from across the country. Register Now \| Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it	18 SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Enjoy a week of education, rest and networking with volunteer and professional youth leaders from across the country. Register Now \| Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it	19 SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Enjoy a week of education, rest and networking with volunteer and professional youth leaders from across the country. Register Now \| Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it	20 SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Enjoy a week of education, rest and networking with volunteer and professional youth leaders from across the country. Register Now \| Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it	21 SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Enjoy a week of education, rest and networking with volunteer and professional youth leaders from across the country. Register Now \| Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it	22 SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY) When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 Enjoy a week of education, rest and networking with volunteer and professional youth leaders from across the country. Register Now \| Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it
23 Renewal Conference Renewal Conference When: June 23, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Join keynoter Whitney (Whit) T. Kuniholm, president of Scripture Union/USA, as he leads us through the Book of Acts, one of the most exciting narratives in the Bible. In addition to clear... Register Now \| Full Details Close it SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 10-12 and recent high school graduates, this is a fun-filled week of Christian community with teens from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or... Register Now \| Full Details Close it JYP: Walk in Love JYP: Walk in Love When: June 16, 2013 - June 21, 2013 For students rising in grades 7-9, this week is a chance to be in community with other young Episcopalians from many different states. Come on your own, with a friend or in a group. Register Now \| Full Details Close it CAMP KANUGA Session 2 CAMP KANUGA Session 2 When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 A 13-day session for boys and girls ages 8-15 to form lifelong friendships, experience new adventures and explore their faith in our welcoming Christian community. Full Details Close it KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A When: June 16, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Teens ages 15-17 build self-confidence and leadership skills while emphasizing the value of teamwork in an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Appalachian Trail Hiking or Pack and Paddle... Full Details Close it	24 Renewal Conference Renewal Conference When: June 23, 2013 - June 28, 2013 Join keynoter Whitney (Whit) T. Kuniholm, president of Scripture Union/USA, as he leads us through the Book of Acts, one of the most exciting narratives in the Bible. In addition to clear... 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Kanuga Photography Retreat

April 21, 2013 - April 26, 2013

Kanuga Photography Retreat student In its eleventh year, this retreat emphasizes a mental and spiritual connection with photography.

Take a break from the rapid pace of life and enjoy photography in a more thoughtful way!

From beginners to professionals, photographers at all levels of experience will learn new ways of approaching their art.

Pick one instructor to study with for the entire week. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction.

Morning and evening programs are planned for conference-wide participation, allowing you to learn from other instructors.

NEW! This Year

Each day will start with a morning panel from 9-10 a.m. This is an opportunity to talk with all of the photography instructors, see their work and get answers to your burning questions before class start at 10 a.m.

Expand your knowledge with evening "mini-classes." Instructors will offer up to three classes to choose from, and topics will include Photoshop, social media, sizing photos and night photography.

Schedule a private 30-minute review of your work with Beth Reynolds. Whether you are working on a personal project or desiring direction for your work, every photographer benefits from having images reviewed in a constructive critique. Reviews are personal and private and will provide you with real insight through fresh eyes. You may sign up for a photography review at check-in. Be sure to bring prints, digital files or have work posted online.

Workshops

Natural Light Portraits - Instructor: Jon Kral
Photography is all about light and composition. Portrait photography is that and more. In the first part of this course, we will increase our knowledge of how to read light and how to judge good light from bad. We will look at times of day when light is more kind to us and how to shoot during the times of day that are less than desirable. We will learn to use the manual controls on our cameras to assure proper exposure and experiment with hand-held light meters, light reflectors and different lens sizes. We will break down the basics of composition so that we can achieve natural-looking portraits. We will become aware of backgrounds, foregrounds and how think of what we see through the viewfinder as two-dimensional. We will look at what constitutes proper posing for a subject to appear relaxed and candid. In addition to understanding the environment and posture for composition, we will sharpen our use of the tools necessary for better composition: lens size, best aperture, shutter speeds and light. Much of the class will be spent taking our tools and putting them into action. We will shoot lots of portraits: friends, strangers and animals. We will critique and tweak our work together and just have a lot of fun.
The Art of Seeing - Instructor: Robin Smith
For novice and intermediate photographers using a digital camera, this class will develop the ability to see an image that is a wonderful opportunity for a photograph. We will work to get the most out of your camera, whether it is a point-and-shoot or SLR. Woven throughout our time together will be a common sense approach to the technical tools needed to make a good photograph. The class structure will be flexible enough to address the specific needs of each student. Relax and grow in skill as well as your understanding of how to see photographic possibilities using all five of our senses that are necessary for a good photograph.

What to Bring

A camera, of course! (preferably one that allows you to manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture; point-and-shoot cameras and SLRs are equally welcome)
Camera instruction manual
Spare batteries and memory cards
A tripod (optional)
A laptop computer with some version of Photoshop software (optional)

About the staff

Jon Kral

INSTRUCTOR: Jon Kral of Boone, N.C., is a widely recognized photojournalist whose evocative images have received the prestigious Robert F. Kennedy Award, as well as five Pulitzer Prize nominations. He was a Pulitzer-prize finalist and a group winner. After 32 years as a newspaper photographer, including 17 years at the The Miami Herald, he recently retired to focus on his freelance career. His extensive documentary portfolio includes projects on Florida’s cowboy culture, Latin American prisons, youth gangs in the South and Mississippi steamboats.

INSTRUCTOR: Robin Smith has owned PhotoVision, a photographic studio in Columbia, S.C., for more than 35 years. His work focuses on freelance photography, video production and fine art photographs for retail art galleries. He has exhibited in a variety of galleries in the Southeast and is represented in more than 10 galleries and shops in the Carolinas and Georgia. His photography is featured in several books including Camden, Homes and Heritage; Robert Milla, Architect; G.W. Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate; and In This Place, an award-winning coffee table book about Kanuga.

COORDINATORS: Beth Reynolds and Thom Burden are the directors of Base Camp Photo, a socially responsive, educational company based in Greenfield, Mass., that concentrates on using photography as a lifestyle improvement mechanism for all people. A photojournalist and photography instructor for more than 20 years, Reynolds is the creator of several award-winning documentary projects. Her work is in the collection of the Ringling Museum of Art, Woodstock Center for Photography, MD Anderson Cancer Center and many private collections. An avid outdoorsman, Burden was the director of operations for the Hallmark Institute of Photography for eight years before beginning a new career in the renewable energy field as a planner and specifier in the Western Massachussetts area working for a local oil company to bring them into compliance with state and federal standards.

Janet Tarbox

CHAPLAIN: The Rev. Janet Tarbox of Edgefield, S.C., is an Episcopal priest who served more than 15 years in parish ministry before her retirement in 2008. An avid photographer, she has participated in the Kanuga Photography Retreat for five years.

COST
Double Occupancy	$985 per person Includes program, lodging, meals and use of recreational facilities.
Single Occupancy	$1160 per person Includes same as above. (Based on availability)
Commuter	$775 per person Includes program, lunches, suppers and use of recreational facilities. (For residents of Henderson, Transylvania, Polk, Rutherford, Buncombe, Haywood or Greenville counties only)
Nonparticipating Spouse	$690 per person Includes lodging, meals and use of recreational facilities.
PAYMENT
Deposit	$100 per person Nonrefundable. Nontransferable. Deposit deducted from total fee.
Balance Due	March 21 (To register after this date, please send a check or use a credit card for the full amount.)
START/END TIMES
Check-in	4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 21
Check-out	After breakfast Friday, April 26
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Register Online	Register now!
Register by Mail/Fax	Download printable registration form - PDF
Financial Aid	Download a printable application - PDF

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Eden Lewis

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Eric George

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Hunter Soper

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Jason Merritt

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Jill Mallin

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Kate Bakko

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Kim Moree

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Kim Watson

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LeeAnne Martin

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Linda Kelly

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Marcella Thompson

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Monica Phillips

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Nicole Bentley

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Paul Bockoven

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Ricky Varnadore

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Ruth Gregory

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Sandy McKinney

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Stan Hubbard

President

Kanuga Calendar

SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am

JYP: Walk in Love

CAMP KANUGA Session 2

Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY)

KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A

SYP: Remind Me of Who I Am

JYP: Walk in Love

CAMP KANUGA Session 2

Adults Who Work With Youth (AWWWY)

KANUGA TRAILBLAZERS A