A Vision for Chanco
"I envision Chanco
being everything it currently is and much, much more. I see it as a
place with the potential to be the true spiritual heart of Southern
Virginia - a place where people come from all over for spiritual
formation, refreshment and worship, a place characterized by Christian
hospitality. I see the summer camp as a place for our young people to
grow in their spiritual awareness and to begin to find their place in
the community of the baptized. And finally, I see it as a place that
draws in people from both inside and outside our Church, giving us an
opportunity to share with them God's love as revealed in the beauty of
creation."
+H. Hollerith IV, Bishop of Southern Virginia
In order to move
forward towards the Bishop's vision of what Chanco can be, and following
recommendations from the Episcopal Camp and Conference Center
assessment of Chanco, the Board of Directors has implemented the
following staff changes:
- A Full Time Executive Director (Currently in search)
- A Full Time Chanco Administrative Coordinator (Stacey Richards)
- A Seasonal Camp Director (Will recruit in early 2013)
- A Full Time Facilities and Property Keeper (Robbie Matthews)
- A Full Time Housekeeping Attendant (Shanna Matthews)
- Marketing and Development Contractor (Talley Banazek)
- Support staff as budgeted and necessary
Sadly, to
implement this decision, it was necessary to eliminate the position of a
year-round Camp Director. The off-season responsibilities will shift to
the Executive Director, who will also conduct a search for a
newly-created Seasonal Camp Director.
The Board of
Directors would like to thank Jim Sitzler for his years of service to
the camp program, and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.
For additional information, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions here or on the Chanco website.
