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Merrie-Woode
is fortunate to have a terrific year ’round team of directors
and support staff. They work through the year planning for the
summer to insure that Merrie-Woode campers have the “best
summer ever”!
Directors | Associate Director | Outdoor Adventure Coordinator
Development and Alumnae Relations Director &
Theatre and Drama Director | Bookkeeper
Administrative Assistant | Maintenance Crew
 Directors
Jim and Denice Dunn enjoy working and living
at Camp Merrie-Woode®.
Together, Jim and Denice oversee the camp’s operation, with
the support of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Email Denice
Email Jim
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 Associate Director
Betsy Reese Helms is our Associate Director. She was a camper from 1989 to 1996 and a counselor from 1998 to 2004. During her years as a staff member she worked as a cabin counselor, Would-Be leader, Head of the Waterfront and Assistant to Senior Staff. After she earned her Masters degree from Western Carolina University, Betsy worked as a high school English teacher at Charlotte Latin School in Charlotte, NC from 2005 to 2008. She joined the year-round Merrie-Woode team just before the summer of 2008 as our Head Counselor and Staff Recruiter. She became CMW’s Associate Director in 2012. Betsy lives at camp in Pearly Gates with her husband, Josh, and their beagle, Irma.
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Betsy
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 Outdoor Adventure Coordinator
JP Bevilaqua became our Outdoor Adventure Coordinator in 2012. He first came to work for Merrie-Woode in the summer of 2008. Since then he has established himself as an invaluable member of camp’s Boating Staff. Campers and counselors of recent years have benefited greatly from his instruction and guidance on rivers and coaching on Lake Fairfield. As Outdoor Adventure Coordinator, JP oversees camp’s Mountaineering, Boating, Swimming, and Riding Programs. During camp’s offseason (September through April) he works to coordinate and develop programming in these areas. JP then transitions into full-time status each summer to work more closely with the activity heads of these programs while continuing to have a strong presence on river trips and within the Merrie-Woode Boating Program.
JP graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Environmental Science. Not only does JP enjoy his time in a boat, he is a rock climbing enthusiast, on and off-road cyclist, and two-time US National Kayaking team qualifier. JP lives with his wife, Sommerville, in Asheville, NC.
Email JP
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Development
and Alumnae Relations Director
& Theatre and Drama Director
Lindsay
Garner Hostetler enjoys working at camp where she wears a couple
of different hats, depending on the time of year. For the majority
of the year she can be found in the office where she is in charge
of our Development and
Alumnae Relations. During the summer Lindsay spends her time
in Castle heading up our drama
department. She has directed several productions at camp including
Annie Get Your Gun, Crazy For You, and Godspell.
Email
Lindsay
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Bookkeeper
Debi
Stewart is Merrie-Woode's part-time bookkeeper. You can reach
her at camp Mondays and Thursdays. She has been at Merrie-Woode
since 1996.
Email Debi
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 Administrative
Assistant
Phyllis
Stiwinter is our administrative assistant. You're likely to speak
with her first when you call the camp office. Phyllis worked at
camp from 1987 to 2001 before taking a six year hiatus and returning
in 2007. We're happy to have her back!
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Phyllis
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Facilities
Management Crew
Jody
Pressley, Gary Hostetler, Travis Fox, Cory Pressley, and Travis
Kinsey are among the able bodies who keep Camp Merrie-Woode®
running smoothly. From remodeling inside and out to building from
scratch, scraping the road, and laying beautiful rock work, these
folks can do it all! Some of their more recent projects include
the new Lilypad, boat docks, and camp gate designed and built
by the team!
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