[Oe List ...] Camp Thanks

Sat Jan 30 11:55:54 CST 2010

Ann

Well said and I share the painful/joyful memories. When you took on the camp
nurse assignment, I am sure none of us had any idea what was in store. I
remember the first sobering conversation when you shared the danger of the
situation with me. It is strange and wonderful how in such situations the
best comes out of so many.

Carlos R. Zervigon, PMP

Zervigon International, Ltd.

817 Antonine St.

New Orleans, LA  70115  USA

504 894-9868 Mobile: 504 908-0762

carlos at zervigon.com

http://www.zervigon.com

From: oe-bounces at wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces at wedgeblade.net] On Behalf
Of Ann Jaecks
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:07 PM
To: ICA Friends
Subject: [Oe List ...] Camp Thanks

Dear Lynda, Geri, and all,
It is with deep gratitude and profound acceptance
I receive your note of Thank you!
Several months ago the second generation asked
me for my view of Camp New Jerusalem.  
This has caused me to realize again the special happening that camp was.  
All staff- Senior, Junior and youth pulled off their
assignments in GRAND style. 
Bob came to the camp to provide transportation and help the jr. staff wash
the bounty of soiled
sleeping bags and clothing at the community laundromat from their pm closing
to am opening time - - for weeks !
Not only were the local and state officials involved, but also the Federal
Community 
Disease Center of Atlanta, GA. The Doc's 
from the CDC are the ones who gave me the burden of being told that 7 or 8
could die from Shigella - but most surely 1 or 2.
How could we possibly share this outcome with
families coming off a fantastic happening in Chicago?
I just wish we could have taken time before we
scattered to have everyone in one room for a
reflective conversation.  A time that said to everyone, "We won!"  Each one
there had to
know their involvement made it "Happen".

P.S. impressive note: The CDC has used that
      camp as a teaching tool for master's
      degree nurses. - Thank you, Carlos, et.al.

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From: llc860 at triad.rr.com
To: oe at wedgeblade.net
Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:19:31 -0500
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] Camp Thanks

I want to add a special thanks to Ann and Bob Jaecks.  They were part of our
Lake Bluff Religious House on the North Shore.  Ann was the camp nurse that
year. I know she had her hands full. So grateful for all the caring staff
that held the fort that summer. Our son John was in the preschool cabin.
Thank you ALL!!!   Lynda Cock   

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From: oe-bounces at wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces at wedgeblade.net] On Behalf
Of Geri Tolman
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:49 AM
To: 'Order Ecumenical Community'
Cc: 'Tolman, Greg D.'; 'Bonnie'
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] The Hahn sisters

Marsha, Carlos, Kathryn, and all the others whose names and caring deeds I
never knew,

Having learned more about this bacteria, it is truly an amazing
accomplishment that all of you got everyone through that crisis alive.  I'm
sure that I speak for all of us who weren't on that particular front line
when I say we are forever grateful for your dedication, leadership,
resourcefulness and skill.

with profound thanks,

Geri Tolman

note to Greg and Bonnie - you never know what topics will arise when you
start talking about the Super Bowl -- This year it naturally lead to "New
Orleans"....

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From: oe-bounces at wedgeblade.net [mailto:oe-bounces at wedgeblade.net] On Behalf
Of Marsha Hahn
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:30 AM
To: Order Ecumenical Community
Subject: Re: [Oe List ...] The Hahn sisters

I'm assuming that Carlos is remembering the measures that we all had to take
after many in the camp succumbed to shigella, a truly awful bacteria that
caused diarrhea.  The local or state health department ended up quarantining
the entire camp.  Carlos and Kathy were in the difficult position of running
that camp.  One of the things they did was to organize three cleaning crews
that worked non-stop every day for what seemed like an eternity.  The three
leaders assigned to head up the cleaning crews were Charles Benson, Gene
("Anthony" at the time) Boivin, and myself.  Carlos picked out names for
each crew:  "Benson's Army" (excellent name - they even made up a little
song that they marched around to), "Boivin's Bowl Cleaners" (very apropos),
and "Hahn's Hoppers" (clearly, dear Carlos was getting thin on inspiration
by the time he got to naming my crew, but I have forgiven him).  I remember
wiping down every square inch of tables and chairs with bleach solution,
mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, and so on.  That, along with many other
efforts performed by staff, along with medication, got us through and
everyone recovered.  That was one icky, sicky, hot summer!  But Carlos
really provided great leadership, as I recall.  I also remember Kate Ward,
who was amazingly entertaining with her turtle imitation, and kept the kids
engaged.

Marsha

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