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style='text-align:center'>First annual Spring Benefit -  Chip in for Camp </p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Friday, April 24, 2009 at The Sheraton Towers in Chicago.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>SCOPE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sending less fortunate children to summer camp.&nbsp; They believe that all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, deserve the benefits of a safe, well-supervised and enriching summer camp experience.&nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>SCOPE was founded in 1992, and since then has provided funding for over 10,000 children on the East coast in need to attend camp.&nbsp; In 2007 we partnered with the SCOPE organization in New York to expand their efforts in our communities. By supporting SCOPE Midwest you will help provide even more underserved children with an opportunity to experience overnight camp in the Midwest.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>To learn more about SCOPE and how your support will have an impact on children s lives, please visit the SCOPE Midwest website at <a href="http://www.scope-midwest.org/">www.scope-midwest.org</a>.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to register for this event, or to find out more about SCOPE Midwest, please email <a href="mailto:info@scope-midwest.org">info@scope-midwest.org</a></p> <p class=MsoNormal>You can also call Dana Cohn at contact me at (847)-242-0009 with any questions. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:12.75pt'><b><span style='color:#333333'>Russell W. 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Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund was established by Russell. Hogrefe during his tenure as Executive Director of the American Camp Association, Illinois Section. He served in that position from 1979 until his retirement in 1996. Russ spent his entire professional career providing camping and other services to families with very low income. He directed social service agencies in New York City and Chicago before coming to the ACA Illinois Section.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>Teachers, social workers, counselors or other professionals refer campers. ACA Illinois Section staff and the person making the referral select an appropriate day or resident camp program. Camps must be accredited by the American Camp Association.&nbsp; The camper's family is encouraged to pay whatever they can afford for the camping experience. The camp provides a partial campership and the Fund pays the balance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>If you would like to honor a friend, relative or colleague by making a contribution to the Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Funds please send your contribution to the following address. Your contribution will be acknowledged to a person (s) of your choice<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>Please make check payable to:<br> ACA Illinois Section, Russell W. Hogrefe Fresh Start Fund <br> 67 E. Madison Street, Suite 1406 <br> Chicago, Illinois 60603<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>You can also contribute online at the link below: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:12.75pt'><a href="https://www.networkforgood.org/donate/process/expressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=36-2436029"><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#003399;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_184" o:spid="_x0000_i1028" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="http://www.acail.org/donatenowlogo1.gif" style='width:105pt; height:39.75pt'> <v:imagedata src="e-newsletter%201-22-09_files/image002.gif" o:href="cid:image002.gif@01C97CA2.E788ACD0"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img border=0 width=140 height=53 src="e-newsletter%201-22-09_files/image002.gif" alt="http://www.acail.org/donatenowlogo1.gif" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_184"><![endif]></span></a><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Exciting Conferences in the Midwest<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'><b>Please note the following two conferences which will be held during the next two months in our area:<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight: bold'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt; color:black'>Mid States Camping Conference- <strong>&nbsp;March 26  28, 2009</strong><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoListParagraph style='line-height:12.75pt'><strong><span style='color:#003399'><a href="http://www.acamidstates.org"><span style='text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Click here for information: </span>Mid States Camping Conference</a></span></strong><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p> <p class=style11 style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight: bold'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt; color:black'><a href="http://wiu.edu/rpta/scjf/index.html"><span style='color:black;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Western Illinois University's Summer Camp Job Fair (SCJF)</span></a> February 4-5, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='color:#333333'><a href="http://wiu.edu/rpta/scjf/index.html"><b><span style='text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Click here for information: &nbsp;- </span>Western Illinois University's Summer Camp Job Fair (SCJF)</b></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt; color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt: 12.75pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>ACA 2009 National Conference</span></u></b><u><span style='font-size:8.5pt; color:#333333'><br> </span></u><span style='color:#333333'>February 17-20, 2009  Orlando, FL<br> <b><i>Disney's Coronado Springs Resort</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><span style='color:#333333'>This year's theme, <b><i>The Power of the Experience</i></b>, explores both the meaning and the depth of our experience with children, youth, teens, and families. With the strength of our voices and the compelling story of the camp experience, we can make a powerful, societal impact. Mark your calendars now, and plan to join us in Orlando for four, education-packed days in the beautiful backdrop of <i>Disney's Coronado Springs Resort</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;line-height:12.75pt'><b><u><span style='color:#333333'>FULL TIME STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE:</span></u><span style='color:#333333'> Student members of ACA with valid ID, can register for sessions and exhibits only for free!! (Does Not include meals) <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt: 12.75pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#333333'><a href="http://www.acacamps.org/conference/">For more information  ACA 2009 National Conference</a><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=header align=center style='text-align:center'><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:windowtext'>ACA-Illinois Professional Training Website<o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class=header><span style='color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>With camp beginning in another 4-5 months, the topic of professional training of our staff is high on our priorities.&nbsp; We maintain a Professional Training Website, where we post training and professional development courses and workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=header><span style='color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>This link will take you to the &nbsp;ACA-Illinois Professional Training Website: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=header><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:windowtext'><a href="http://www.acail.org/professionals.php">ACA-Illinois Professional Training Website</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=header><span style='color:windowtext;font-weight:normal'>If you are aware of any upcoming training/professional development sessions, please send this information to <a href="mailto:info@acail.org">info@acail.org</a> and the information will be posted.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Brookfield Zoo s Discovery Center Spring 2009 Lecture Series<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Richard Louv</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, March 18, 2009</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Richard Louv s most recent book, <i>Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder</i>, has stimulated a national conversation about the relationship between children and nature, the topic of his lecture. Louv also received the 2008 Audubon Medal, whose past recipients have included Rachel Carson, E.O. Wilson, and President Jimmy Carter. </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Ecological Identity in Childhood<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Ruth Wilson</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Tuesday, April 14, 2009</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Our relationship with the natural world begins in childhood and helps shape our identity. Dr. Ruth Wilson, whose books include <i>Nature and Young Children: Encouraging Creative Play</i> and <i>Learning in Natural Environments</i>, will present approaches for how adults can support this relationship in children.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>Naturalizing Childhood Through Design: Engaging Children with Nature in Everyday Life<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal>Dr. Robin Moore and Dr. Nilda Cosco</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Wednesday, May 20, 2009</p> <p class=MsoNormal>Professor Dr. Robin Moore, landscape designer and design researcher, and educational psychologist Dr. Nilda Cosco are the cofounders of the Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University. They have collaborated with other experts to promote the importance of nature in children s daily life. Together, they will discuss strategies for creating nature play spaces in outdoor areas.</p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal>                                                                   </p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b>Each lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in Brookfield Zoo s Discovery Center. &nbsp;Anyone interested in registering for any or all of the spring lecture series should contact Melanie Dolcimascolo, who is in charge of the lectures, at 708-688-8971.&nbsp; Please let her know you are an ACA member and which lecture(s) you would like to register for.&nbsp; ACA price is $10 per person for each lecture, with an additional $6 discount if you register for all three.<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><u>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<o:p></o:p></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:16.0pt'>Camp Letters<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom: 12.0pt'><i><u>Camp Letters</u></i> will be a compilation of hilarious letters that kids have written home to their parents. &nbsp;At this point, the author has collected 50 gems, and needs to gather another 150, or so. <i><u>Camp Letters</u></i> will include professionally scanned copies of the hand-written notes (showing the child's own penmanship and illustrations, if any). &nbsp;Also, it may include &quot;Bunk Notes&quot; or e-mails that kids have sent home. &nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto'>The author is looking for original camp letters, that will be professionally scanned by the publisher's production department, if selected. &nbsp;All letters will be returned to the sender,&nbsp;they know they are treasures.<br> <br> Letters should be sent to me: &nbsp;Diane Falanga, <span class=yshortcuts>1210 Greenwood Ave. , Wilmette , IL 60091</span>; or via email at: <br> <a href="mailto:spacedefined@yahoo.com">spacedefined@yahoo.com</a>.&nbsp; </p> <p class=MsoNormal>____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>American Camp Association, Illinois * 67 E. Madison St. Suite 1406 * Chicago, IL 60603-3014 * Ph (312) 332-0833 * Fax (312) 332-4011<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p><b><u><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Gordie Kaplan , Executive Director</span></u></b><span style='font-size: 8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <b>* </b>Ph (312) 332-0833 ext. 22 <b>* </b>email <a href="mailto:gordie@acail.org">gordie@acail.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><u><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Michael Hoffenberg, Director of Operations</span></u></b><u><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> </span></u><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>* </span></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Ph (312) 332-0833 ext. 24 <b>* </b>email <a href="mailto:michael@acail.org">michael@acail.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><u><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Cathola Hill, Administrative Assistant</span></u></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'> <b>* </b>Ph (312) 332-0833 ext. 21 <b>* </b>email <a href="mailto:info@acail.org">info@acail.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><u><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>Web Site:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.acail.org">www.acail.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html>