This past weekend we hosted our first in-person board retreat in two years! It was invigorating to have everyone all in one place, joining us from near and far. It shows the commitment and dedication that our board members have to our work and mission.
Our board members gathered on campus at Camp Rising Sun, with a few joining virtually. Along with members of our staff, the board discussed programming, fundraising and organizational finance, and ideas and goals around our exciting new five-year strategic plan.
In addition to all of the productive conversations and work, the board also had a chance to revisit both our Clinton and Red Hook campuses, seeing new updates and visualizing future plans for both facilities.
Our Board of Directors is 19 people strong — and their hard work ensures that our program runs smoothly, efficiently, and will be sustained for years to come. All of our current board members are also CRS alumni themselves and therefore have a deep personal connection to what we do.
Please check out some photos from our retreat below!
Group photo of our board members outside the dining hall at our Clinton Campus.
Group meeting (outside in the lovely weather!) to discuss fundraising strategies and committee work.
LAJF Executive Director Helene Mattera (left) and board member Christina Busso (right), enjoy some time creating a mosaic.
Discussion in our dining hall about the different skills that our board members all contribute to our work, led by board member, Camille Torres (left), and our Executive Director, Helene Mattera.
Board member Tim Conners (center), discusses different sustainability projects that we plan to implement at Camp.
Checking out the camper housing on Tent Hill at our Clinton campus!
Gathering outside of our Camp Director house!
Group photo on the porch of the main house at our Red Hook campus!