Volunteers
Leaders in ACA, Keystone
ACA, Keystone Regional is seeking volunteers to join the Council of Leaders and share their camp knowledge. For a few hours a month, you'll work as a team with other volunteers to keep our camps safe and help spread the word of the wonderful benefits that camp offers. As we work to restructure our Council of Leaders, we seek fresh minds to fill a variety of roles, including communications, membership, governance, standards, and more.
This is your official invitation! Will you join us?
Contact Vincent Irving at virving@acacamps.org.
Local Council of Leaders
Chair
Mike "Mack" McElhinney
Executive Director
YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer
Professional Development Co-Chair
Amy Murphy
4-H Area Educator- Northeast PA
Penn State Extension
Professional Development Co-Chair
Leah Waldeyer
Programs Administrator
CCWA - Paradise Farm Camps
Membership Chair
Holly Hecht
Exceutive Director/Camp Director
Camp Onas
Membership Chair
Brianne Feinour
Camp Director
Camp NAC
Communications Chair
Nathan Brant
CEO
Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs
Government Relations Chair
Johnny Waszczak
Camp Oneka
Member at Large
Steven Bernstein
Camp North Star of Maine
Member at Large
Karla Schell
Associate Executive Director
YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer
Greater Pocono Camp Association Rep.
Rachel Waszczak
Camp Oneka
ACA, Chesapeake Leadership
You're all camp people. In your creative minds, you hold a vast knowledge of program ideas and current events that effect our field. You care about the safety of your camp and the individuals you serve. You know people.
ACA, Chesapeake is seeking volunteers to join the Council of Leaders and share their camp knowledge. For a few hours a month, you'll work as a team with other volunteers to keep our camps safe and help spread the word of the wonderful benefits that camp offers. As we work to restructure our Council of Leaders, we seek fresh minds to fill a variety of roles, including communications, membership, governance, standards, and more.
This is your official invitation! Will you join us?
Contact Vincent Irving at virving@ACAcamps.org.
LCOL Chair
Sam Roberts
Consultant
At-Large Member
Phil Liebson
Camp JCC (JCCA)
Professional Development Chair
Kate Dadourian
Membership Chair
Lucy Martin
Calleva
Government Relations Chair
Allison Abbondante
Sandy Hill Camp
ACA, Southeastern Local Council of Leaders
Their purpose and call to action:
- To provide local structure and delivery to further the strategic priorities and vision of ACA, Inc.
- To act as a conduit for communication and transfer of information to and from the local level to the ACA National Council of Leaders.
The LCOL works hand in hand with Field Office Staff to deliver quality programs and services to camp professionals and youth development programs throughout the southeast. Together, the LCOL and staff provide vision, leadership, and structure to Southeastern programs and initiatives.
The members of the LCOL welcome your feedback and inquires! If you would like to learn more about the LCOL or connect with any of the current members, please contact Vincent Irving 800-428-2267
Current Local Council of Leaders
Chair (2024)
Dr. Deb Jordan, Re.D East Carolina University Greenville, NC |
Membership and Customer Development Chair (2023) |
Communications Chair (2024) Darby Dame Camp High Rocks Brevard, NC |
EPIC Chair (2026) |
Professional Development Chair (2024) Deanna Ludwick Raleigh, NC |
Florida State Representative (2026) Judy Gregoire Seacamp Big Pine Key, FL |
Georgia State Representative (2025) Allison Sligh North Ga. Conference of the United Methodist Church Atlanta, GA |
North Carolina State Representative (2025) Cory Greene Talisman Camps Zirconia, NC |
South Carolina State Representative (2025) Natalie Senglaub Adventure Seekers Fort Mill, SC |
Puerto Rico Liaison (2026) Edwin Rivera-Guzman Clemson University |
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Resources for ACA Volunteers
Resources for Volunteers
- ACA Local Field Offices Map
- ACA Staff Directory by Name | ACA Staff Directory by Topic or Team
- ACA Volunteer Engagement Committee
- ACA Volunteer Leadership Directory
- Field Office Operations Guide
- LCOL Position Term Chart – Sample
- LCOL Position Service Descriptions
- Leadership Training Series
- Awards & Recognition
- See My Local Office Volunteer History – Requires Login
- Strategic Plan
- Volunteer Reimbursement Form
Resources for Specific Leaders
- Accreditation Volunteers
- Communications Leaders
- Government Affairs Leaders
- LCOL Chairs
- Membership Recruitment and Retention Leaders
- National Council of Leaders
- Professional Development Leaders
- Volunteer Engagement Committee