Charlie Cleary is this year’s recipient of the Owen M. Carle Award. This award is given by the Director “for extraordinary service, devotion and love for camp.” Charlie’s relationship with camp started in 1975 as a camper. He would go on to spend ten years at camp as a camper and counselor. During this time, Charlie became a Brave. Charlie joined the Board of Trustees in 1998, was the Board Treasurer from 1999 through 2001 and was elected president in 2005, a role he continues in today. Thomas, son of Charlie and his wife Becca, has just completed his 11th year at camp.
Charlie’s contributions to camp are lasting and his leadership appreciated by all. He has been a steady presence, guiding the camp through a period of continued growth and success. His crowning achievement was seeing the camp through its successful 100-year celebration. A friend to all, we thank Charlie for his years of service to camp. He is an extraordinarily worthy recipient of the Owen M. Carle Award.
