To the Anokijig
Family,
 |
| Passing on the flame of Leadership |
Jim has a rich
history with Anokijig that spans more than 60 years, from Camper to Staff Member
to Executive Director. His experience
and knowledge of “everything Anokijig” is second to none. In the years as Executive Director under the
YMCA, he maintained the viability and the exemplary standards of Anokijig in
the camping community. When Anokijig
went its own way in 2006, he took it from uncertainty to recognition as one of
the premier camps in the Midwest.
Darin has been
working alongside Jim for many years and we are confident he will do an
excellent job as Executive Director. His
experience and dedication to Anokijig has been a valuable asset and we look
forward to a long and successful association with him in this new role. Jim will be staying on for a while in a
supporting role to help make a seamless transition and to support the mission
of Anokijig in any way he can.
As you know, Jim
has never been short on words when it comes to matters of Anokijig. Because of your long and continued support we
thought you might appreciate an advance look at Jim’s message regarding this
change that will appear in the upcoming edition of the Anokijig Arrowhead, our alumni newsletter:
Some of you may not know this but I have seen
the seasons change at Anokijig as Executive Director since 1985. I am so grateful to have had this wonderful
experience and I can’t imagine anything that could have been better. It has not always been easy but the rewards
that come when serving children outweigh everything else. Besides, without Anokijig I would not have
met my wife and experienced the magnificent joy of being a father to three
wonderful girls. I have truly been
blessed. The time has come for me to
step down and hand the reins over to Darin Holden. I find that so easy to do because we have
been together for many years and I know how capable he is. I have great respect for Darin because he is
honest, reliable, and has a moral compass that represents the values of the
Anokijig Mission. I know that Darin will
carry on all the positive traditions that we have worked so hard to
develop. He is very talented and
understands the value of an Anokijig Experience. I can’t wait to see what new wonders he will
add to the programs and to the magic of this place. I am fortunate to be able to celebrate with
him and hand off this leadership role to someone so deserving. I’ll be around for a while working to support
him and to help in any way that I can to ensure the future of Anokijig. Thank you everyone for your friendship,
support and the many wonderful memories.
As always, sit back, imagine the campfire, and catch the spirit. Jim Scherer
2016 has been our
most successful year ever and we are very excited about this new chapter in the
Anokijig story. Please join us in
honoring Jim for all that he has accomplished at Camp Anokijig and in supporting
our new leadership into the future.
Sincerely,
Peter Anderson, President
Friends of Camp Anokijig, Inc.
