Camp Fire programs use Thrive{ology} as a framework, which includes a segment called “Reflections” at the end of a program or task, as a review of what was learned, what went well or not so well, and the lessons learned. Today, I thought it appropriate to do a little reflecting myself, as I left the Camp Fire Resource Center for the last time as the President/CEO, the end of a 43-year experience working for Camp Fire First Texas.
For all you fans of Camp Fire First Texas, I imagine we shared similar emotions when Ann Sheets announced her retirement. In my case, I first felt appreciation for her service and gratitude for her friendship. But, to be honest, I also had anxiety that we’d be able to fill her shoes. After all, Ann’s been a vital part of this organization for decades and it’s difficult to imagine Camp Fire First Texas without her!
Fort Worth, Texas (September 15, 2020) - After receiving interest from more than 150 candidates, Camp Fire First Texas is excited to announce Lauren Richard will take the reigns as the next president/CEO of Camp Fire First Texas on [...]
I have the smartest and most precious grandson ever! No really. I do! Arthur turned one in June. He’s a happy baby that loves to explore. He really likes to explore outdoors. And this grandmother (a.k.a. Diddy) is more than happy to [...]
My grandmother is infamous in our family for her dining table etiquette. I recently read an article about what’s wrong and right to discuss at the table, and if we leave it up to her, she will always [...]
The steady beat of the drum, the thrice answered Wo – He – Lo Call, voices joining in the Processional “We come, we come to our council fire…” CAMP FIRE PROCESSIONAL We come, we come to our [...]
My mother died in December.This may sound like a really sad way to start a blog, but my mother was anything BUT sad.Living until she was 94, Jean Marie Albrecht Lochtrog enjoyed an incredible life that was shaped by [...]
Fort Worth, Texas – February 24, 2014 – "A Century of Sparking Discovery," a historic collection of Camp Fire First Texas artifacts and memorabilia dating back to 1914, will open to the public at the Fort Worth Museum of [...]
Fort Worth, Texas (February 4, 2014) – Camp Fire First Texas announced the election of new board members at its annual meeting and centennial opening January 30 at River Crest Country Club. The newly-elected board members for 2014 are: [...]
English
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
