Camp Courageous has had the good fortune to go through decades of continuity in staff.  One of the many secrets to its success…hire exceptional staff…treat them exceptionally well…and hope they make Camp Courageous their career. Sharon Roller, Nursing Director; Jeanne Muellerleile, Program Director; and Charlie Becker, CEO are all the same age, within 3-months of each other … all turned 65 at the end of 2019…followed by COVID beginning around March 2020.   Three of the top positions having the potential to leave an organization at the same time, could throw any organization into a tailspin. Jeanne Muellerleile retired after nearly 40-years, Sharon Roller retired after nearly 30-years, Pam Mayo, Camp’s CFO retired after over 30-years, Becky Melchert, Camp’s Administrative Assistant retired after 25-years, Matt Bollwitt was with Camp for 25-years as IT, Dennis Bayne was Dietary Director or helping with Dietary for decades, past his 65^th birthday; and the list goes on and on…  Camp Courageous’ continuity in staff was exceptional.  All these past staff, along with many other past staff with years and years of service, continue to provide the Camp endless guidance and support…which has been heartwarming.  Since COVID, Camp Courageous has gone through a lot of change in staff…something it had never experienced…throw in a huge drought in the labor force…makes for challenging times.  But every day gets better…and we are seeing some exceptional hires and exceptional volunteers stepping forward.  And even though Camp Courageous continues to look for a new CEO…this CEO will continue to be extremely involved until staffing is stabilized, once again.  In the meantime,…if you know that perfect candidate for the CEO position here at Camp…please let me know…  I plan to provide as much personal guidance to the new person as they want, throughout the process and for the rest of my life.  I will always be only a phone call away for advice and support, just as all the above named and many others continue to do.  Camp Courageous is a beautiful, heartwarming organization, that will only grow and touch more wonderful lives of those with disabilities in the future. -Charlie  (cbecker@campcourageous.org)