2009 Banquet Awards

2009 Banquet Awards

Sports Awards -

Dave MacNeil talked about our newest award, the Chikopi Football Jerseys, which were awarded to the campers who showed the most skill, effort, sportsmanship and teamwork during the football sessions he taught: Mario Mendoza, Alex McMillen, Geoff Cloud and David Dubrovsky. Rob introduced Chikopi Swimming Team, telling us about their improvements in the water followed by Aaron presenting the Chikopi Early Bird Patch given to those boys who participated in Early Bird swim, run or paddle every morning before breakfast while at camp. Bob presented the Star Certificates, a written account showing a camper’s ability in any given sport. Zack and Wes presented the Team Competition Patch to the winning team captained by Mauricio and Jimmy. Cabin Eight won the summer Cabin Inspection Award – congratulations to Aaron and all of his boys in the cabin. Then Matt Ackman was certified as Fisherman of the Year – the largest fish caught in Ahmic Lake.

The Chikopi Man Award

Presented to any camp member who completed these five, strenuous events during the course of the Seven Weeks:

Chikopi Mile Swim, Three Mile Ahmic Harbour Swim Race, Knoepfli Mile Swim Race,

Chikopi Triathlon Race – swim, run, paddle, 12K Running Race

Congratulations go to:

James Bramley, Niall Currah, Phil Dimarzo, Nick Dmytreno, Jimmy Doheny, David Dubrovsky, Wes Greig,

Alex McMillen, Mauricio Rovira, Alejandro Salazar, Arturo Torres

Ever since the 1920’s, the Chikopi Belt Buckle has been presented to the top three campers in each of the three age groups as a rating culmination of the many sports we do at camp. This year’s recipients:

Other Award Recipients Were:

• Hollard Award Canoe Tripping Expertise Matthew Dmytrenko
• Sisu Award Outstanding Persistence Under Pressure Alex Buehlow
• Sportsmanship Award Outstanding Display of Sound Character Arturo Torres
• Buck Dawson Cup Most Running Mileage at Camp Niall Currah (333km)
• Charlie Award Greatest Personal Development Alejandro Salazar
• Camper of the Year Overall Greatness in Citizenship, Athletics Alex McMillen
• Respect for Others, Heart, etc. – nominated by counselors, elected by campers

Chikopi’s Five Year Gold Ring (required number of days at Chikopi = 245) presented to Zach Haughn who has been at Chikopi for a total of 266 days. Over the years, Zach has developed into one of Chikopi’s most memorable personalities and a good friend to all at camp.