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News From Montgomery
May 2014
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Meet Terry Patterson
Montgomery Center's New Executive Director
Terry was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia in July of 1964. His father worked and retired from CSX and his mother was a registered nurse. He has one brother and one sister.
Terry holds an undergraduate degree in Parks and Recreation Administration from West Virginia University and a dual Masters from North Carolina State University in Parks and Recreation Administration and Public Administration and an Associate's Degree in Christian Theology.
He has spent the bulk of his 25 year professional career in administrative positions in the 4-H Programs from North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. As Director of Jackson's Mill 4-H Camp and Conference Center for 7 years, Terry built a solid camping conference and special event program at the facility that saw upwards of 30,000 visitors each year.
In addition to camping and conference center programs, Terry has experience in improving infrastructure and preventative maintenance, building community relations and robust volunteer programs. He has been an active member of the American Camping Association Sectional Board for many years as well as an ACA Standards Visitor and ACA Standards Visitor Trainer.
Terry is married to Susan Patterson and they have three children, Samantha (who is an avid horse trainer), Taylor (classical violinist) and Hope (who is a blue belt in Karate).
Terry spends his discretionary time reading, singing in the choir, playing racquetball, golfing and fishing.
Terry is excited to join the staff at Montgomery Center and jumping into Summer Camp with both feet!
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4th of July Family Vacation
Family Camp, just the right balance
Close your eyes (or don't so you can continue reading), then picture a family vacation. Probably what comes to your mind is the stereotypical road trip in a car that is going to feel too small, or a long airplane ride, and probably the feeling of anxiety, like it's more work then vacation.
What comes to our mind is spending time playing as a family at activities like going tubing behind the boat, swimming, being blobbed, canoeing, and much more. We think of enjoying delicious food that is cooked for us, participating in Bible studies with other adults our own age while the kids have one of their own and, of course, a 4th of July Carnival with Fireworks at the end. Does that sound like an easier Family Vacation than what you were thinking?
If so there are still spots available for this years Family Camp from July 3-6. Registration for an adult is $175, a child is $95, anyone under 6 is free, and there is a family max of $500. So to recap:
- Exciting activities for the whole family
- Bible studies with those your own age
- Food you don't have to cook or clean up
- 4th of July Carnival with fireworks
So that's decided. We will see you at Family Camp!
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