Current Board Members Seeking Re-election

Seven of the nine current Board members are concluding their terms and seeking re-election.

  • In her first term on the Board, Casey has served as Treasurer, focusing on updating and strengthening finance practices and managing organizational expenses—including capital projects and related procedures. She believes that the long-term sustainability of FoCLN and our property depends on our ability to find and work with creative, compatible programs and organizations, our willingness to commit to clear and consistent business practices, and our discipline to understand and attend to the capital needs of the property, both land and structures. Casey is seeking another term on the Board to continue this work and help guide CLN toward a stable and resilient future.

  • In her first term on the Board, Leslie has served as Secretary, organizing and documenting Board meetings and chairing both the nomination process and the Governance Committee, which recently completed the review and revision of the Bylaws. She has also worked to strengthen CLN’s local presence by securing FoCLN’s membership in the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and utilizing their services and connections. Leslie is seeking another term on the Board to continue building strong business and community relationships that support CLN’s mission and long-term success.

  • Over the past two years on the Board, Kit has worked to better understand CLN’s needs, current camp concerns, and build relationships within the community to improve and support a healthy organizational culture. Looking ahead, Kit is seeking another term on the Board to work on incorporating restorative justice principles, improving volunteer safety training, and more accessible policies to help ensure a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved with camp and the organization.

  • Amber has maintained a lifelong connection to Camp Little Notch, beginning as a camper in 1977 and joining staff in 1989. During her service on the Board, she has drawn on decades of camp experience and nonprofit leadership to support strong governance, collaborative decision-making, and long-term planning. With experience spanning camp operations, grant writing, and nonprofit leadership, Amber is deeply committed to this organization and is seeking another term on the Board to continue strengthening CLN’s programs and preserving the camp’s transformative impact for future generations.

  • During the past two years on the Board, Jeff has been part of important foundational work focused on strengthening CLN’s organizational structure and business practices. Looking ahead, he sees key priorities in developing sustainable funding streams, addressing aging infrastructure, and enhancing program offerings. Drawing on a lifetime of camp involvement, along with experience in land and property management, grant administration, and board development, Jeff is seeking another term on the Board to continue supporting CLN through its next phase of growth.

  • During her first two years on the Board, Pat has deepened her understanding of FoCLN’s mission, history, and the dedicated members who sustain the organization. She values both revisiting the places at camp that hold special memories and discovering new things about the history of CLN. Pat is seeking another term on the Board and continue serving by sharing her knowledge of the Adirondack region, seeking local partnerships, and keeping FoCLN’s mission central to the Board’s work.

  • In his time on the Board, Dave has focused on sharing CLN’s unique history and supporting efforts to build long-term investment in the camp. With a professional background in historic preservation, education, and nonprofit development, he has worked to strengthen relationships with friends, donors, and partners. Dave is seeking another term on the Board to continue supporting recruitment and fundraising efforts—including individual, corporate, foundation, and government support—while helping preserve and interpret CLN’s historic resources, including the 'Lost Village of Mt. Hope' and furnace site.

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New 2026 Board Candidates

  • Judy discovered Camp Little Notch through her camping experiences as a Girl Scout. She attended the summer program, participated in troop camping, and enjoyed family camping at Little Notch. The beauty of the forest and lake, the unique programs, and the life-long friendships gained through attendance had a profound impact on her views of the availability of outdoor programming in a camping environment.

    Judy’s educational background consists of a Bachelor of Business Administration, concentration Accounting, from Siena College and a Master of Science, concentration in Accountancy, from the State University of New York Institute of Technology. Her career experience consists of 38 years of accounting and auditing, finance, and technology implementation at both private and public entities with an emphasis on governance, policy, and controls.

    She is a Lifetime Member of Friends of Camp Little Notch and serves on the Governance Committee ByLaws Subcommittee, the Volunteer & Stewards Committee as a member of the Steering Committee, the Program and Events Committee, and the Finance Committee. Judy hopes to continue the legacy of Camp Little Notch in creating a safe and transformative environment for outdoor learning.

  • Leslie is a retired development professional working with not-for-profit and government organizations over her entire career.

    Born in New York City, she and her family moved to the Albany area where she was educated in the South Colonie School system. Among her activities, she was active in the Girl Scouts transferring her membership from the Greater New York City Council to the (then)Hudson Valley Girl Scout Council and remained a member through her Senior Scout days. Summers were spend at Camp Ish-Sho-Da and then at Camp Little Notch from about 1967-1974. She was staff at both Camps from 1976-1979.

    Leslie has a BS in Biology from the State University of NY at Brockport; an MS in Health and Safety Education from the Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Public Health (MPH) specializing in Maternal and Child Health/Public Policy from the University of Illinois - School of Public Health at Chicago. She has worked at reducing infant mortality in Chicago and has developed public health policy aimed at increasing health care services to the elderly, medically underserved and those who are uninsured or disenfranchised. In NYC, she was the administrator for public school based pediatric medical services, working with NYC Board of Health, and NYS Dept. of Health. Additionally, she has provided technical consulting with community agencies in New Jersey to assist them in applying for grants for a variety of health and human services initiatives.

    She has just concluded a 3-year term as the President of Hadassah Northern New Jersey, a state affiliate (with 15 chapters) of Hadassah (WZOA) a national organization with over 300,000 members. Her affiliate has over 10,000 members and a fundraising goal of over $500,000. Her leadership was honored by the New Jersey State Assembly and by the United States Congress. She sits on the Fair Lawn Board of Health as well as on the Fair Lawn Recreation and Parks Advisory Board.

    As a Board member, she would want to insure that Camp Little Notch, attracts, and provides a positive influence on every girl who attends. It is because of the camp philosophy and influence of girl-centric planning, including positive staff role models, which allowed her, and many of her camper-friends, to succeed in their adult lives. She is also interested in the long-range planning of FoCLN and the camp. Her past and current interests in CLN (as a donor) was to secure funds to replace and upgrade some of the most pressing maintenance needs. Fundraising for on-going maintenance in camp is something that is an interest of hers and that she would like to pursue. She is also interested in seeing how best to leverage the property as an income-producing entity and marketing it as such.

  • Christopher is a senior education, workforce development, and nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing mission-driven organizations through strategic planning, governance, community engagement, and operational excellence. His career spans higher education, local government, international development, and nonprofit leadership, with a consistent focus on equity, access, and building strong, people-centered institutions.

    Christopher seeks to join the Friends of Camp Little Notch Board of Directors because of his deep belief in the camp’s mission to empower all children through outdoor education, leadership development, and inclusive community. He is inspired by Camp Little Notch’s long-standing values and its commitment to creating transformational experiences that foster confidence, resilience, and connection to nature. He views board service as an opportunity to steward this legacy while helping the organization adapt and thrive in a changing nonprofit and philanthropic landscape.

    During the 2026–2028 term, Christopher will bring to the Board a strong governance mindset, strategic and financial acumen, and a collaborative leadership style. He has extensive experience working with boards and senior leaders on organizational strategy, sustainability, project management, and program alignment with mission and impact goals. His background in education and workforce development also positions him to support program innovation, community partnerships, and thoughtful growth.

    Christopher is particularly interested in contributing to long-term planning, board development, and strengthening connections between Camp Little Notch, its alumni, donors, and broader community. He is committed to active, engaged board service and to supporting Camp Little Notch as a thriving, values-driven organization for generations to come.

  • Hayley grew up in the Adirondacks, where time spent outdoors and in a close-knit community helped shape her confidence, independence, and sense of belonging. From skiing and horseback riding to exploring local trails, the natural world has always been central to her life—a connection she continues to enjoy today while spending time outdoors with her dog and at the barn with her horse.

    Hayley went on to ski Division I in college and later coached young athletes, experiences that reinforced her belief in the importance of supportive environments in helping young people grow. Professionally, she works in marketing and communications at Arrow Bank, where she focuses on content creation, digital marketing, and strategic messaging to help organizations communicate clearly and effectively.

    Hayley is seeking to serve Friends of Camp Little Notch because the camp reflects the values she cares most about—confidence, independence, friendship, and growth through time spent outdoors. She is excited to support CLN’s mission and help ensure future generations experience the same sense of belonging and adventure.