Bev
Segerholm:
Bev served as the Council Administrative assistant for summer camp operations
from 1976 to 2001. For several years, she was the main person to develop all
of the promotional materials for the camps. She put in countless hours working
behind the scenes in the council office progressing summer camp operations.
She was a fried to all unit leaders and worked with them to make it possible
for every Scout that wanted to go to camp to have that opportunity.
Ernie
Harlow:
Ernie retired from his full time job and took up a new voluntary career working
on maintaining camp equipment. Ernie served as a Scout leader throughout most
of his life. Much of the quartermaster equipment and tent maintenance performed
over the years was a direct result of Ernie’s efforts. Ernie passed away
on March 26, 2004 at the age of 79.
Ron
Jackson:
Ron’s primary passion was for the camp telephone and communication systems.
Ron maintained the system every spring and would resolve problems as they came
up throughout the year. Ron served on many committees that progressed the efforts
of Camp Wilderness. He inspired many behind-the-scenes people to take initiative
and get involved with the camps.
Phil
Schorn:
Originally from the out-of-council, Phil came to Camp Wilderness as a full-time
Ranger. Phil served as ranger from November 1990 to November 2000. Phil not
only served the position of Ranger maintaining and improving the camp facilities,
but he also served as one who made people feel welcome at camp. Phil’s
natural way of interacting with people made him an ambassador for camp.
Mike
Melby:
Mike has an undying love for service. One of the many roles that Mike has served
over the years is his role in the Fall Fellowship. He organizes and coordinates
the work of hundreds of volunteers on an annual basis. He has also secured many
equipment and dollar donations to the scouting program.
Al
Czeczok:
Al is the Scoutmaster of the Park Rapids troop, and owns a small construction
company that is often called upon for work around camp. Projects such as COPE
course construction, warning siren installation, sledding hill lighting, and
dozens of other projects are the kinds of projects undertaken by Al and his
company. Often these projects are donated to the camp, and projects that are
billed are often done for the cost of fuel for equipment used.
Wally
Heinle:
Wally served as a volunteer second ranger for Metigoshe Scout Reservation. He
performed the majority of the work in re-modeling the commissary into a dining
hall and spend countless hours doing behind the scenes activities to make the
scouting program better for the scouts. Wally died in 2003 the summer after
receiving the Alumni Achievement Award.
Steve
Shark:
Steve has served scouting for more than 36 years in several councils. His responsibilities
have ranged from Vice District Chairman-Camping to Scoutmaster, to Scouting
for Food Chair. Over his scouting career, Steve served as an advocate for the
Northern Lights Camps by providing equipment essential for a summer camp. Steve
solicited funding from many companies as an active fundraiser for the supplies.
When funding was not available, Steve found a way – sometimes funding
the equipment himself. Steve continues to serve the youth of today.
Ron
Schneider:
Throughout the late 80’s, the 90’s and still today, Ron has served
a vital role in setting the vision for the future of the Northern Lights Camps.
His dedication to seeing that the vision was transformed into dollars and into
equipment, facilities and program will be unmatched for years to come.
Tom
Hall:
Tom has been virtually “on Call” for Camp Wilderness. Over the past
30 years, he has helped with literally hundreds of projects ranging from electrical
work, construction, as a notary, and as the camp’s locksmith. Tom has
literally re-keyed the entire camp o more than one occasion and is always willing
to help out with just a simple phone call. Tom has served as a Scoutmaster for
over 28 years and has over thirty-six eagle scouts. Tom always has a positive
attitude and input towards the program.
Leo
Ehrmantraut:
Leo has directed the restoration of Heart Butte Scout Reservation. His efforts
have ranged from installation of metal roof on the main lodge to roofing shelters,
replacing the water distribution system, to replacing the well, installation
of a shower building, fire rings, toilet rebuilding, picnic table restoration
and toilet vaults. He has taken the camp from what was to a vibrant and alive
camp which is used for area scouting events such as Junior Achievement training,
wood badge, camporees, cub scout outings, and conclaves.
Roger
Smart/The American Legion East Grand Forks Post 157:
Roger Smart and
The American Legion East Grand Forks Post 157 were recognized as receiving the Alumni
Achievement award during the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Camp Wilderness. Roger
Smart has been a part of the Northern Lights Council Camps for many decades and his
countless hours of behind the scenes activities have been the foundation of many
projects of camp including the new Cub Camp facilities. The American Legion of East
Grand Forks has been a silent partner in several projects and programs that directly
affect the Scouts of camp.
Les
Herbranson:
Les is a man with
a variety of helpful skills that he has quietly contributed to Camp Wilderness since
1957. Les has worked on buildings and equipment from one end of camp to the other,
during events such as work weekends, fall fellowships, OA conclaves, Summer Commissioner,
Winter Campmaster, and troop events (213, 214, 232). Les also “brought back to life” some
video footage of camp from the 1940’s. In fact given Les’s longevity of service, he may have
more hours in as a volunteer, than anyone in the history of camp.
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