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ADVENTURE PRINCESSES

Formally known

as Indian

Princesses

NEW F OR E S T

T E R R I T ORY

RUNNING WATERS September 2008

NEW MEMBER EDITION www.thebigcreekfrontier.org

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Why You Should Join The Frontier

Parents Please read this page before looking at the rest of the Packet

The Adventure Princess program (originally known as the Indian Princesses) was founded under the idea that

fathers and daughters would spend time together and make great memories. The Adventure Princesses fully

understand that in today’s times, the family structure has changed. Throughout this packet, feel free to

exchange the words; dad and father, with grandfather, uncle, or stepfather. The organization currently has several grandfathers in the program with their granddaughters, uncles with their nieces and stepfathers who

have joined with their stepdaughters.

The RIDGEWOOD YMCA Adventure programs involve about 500 families in and around the Parma, North

Royalton, Seven hills and surrounding communities. These programs include the Adventure Princesses as well

as the Adventure Guides (a Father and Son Organization).

These programs have been so successful in the past that they have spawned additional programs. The Pioneer

(originally the Papoose) program for pre-1st graders as well as the Senior Princess and Trailblazers programs

designed to allow the kids to continue on after their 4th year has ended with the Adventure Princess and

Adventure Guides programs.

With the support of the YMCA these programs continue to grow and prosper while maintaining the YMCA’s

high standards for Family values and Community involvement.

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ADVENTURE PRINCESSES

2008 & 2009 Calendar of Events

2008 October 5 Car Rally F

17 Ghost March (New Forest Only) DD

November

16 Family Skate F 28 Overnighter DD

December

TBD Christmas Parade DD 14 Christmas Party F

19 Festival of Fluffs DD

2009 January

10 Induction Ceremony F

16 Sled-fest I DD

18 Bowling DD 23 Sled-fest II DD

February

7 Mardi-Gras MD ((Annual Fundraiser))

13-15 Winter Camp I DD

20-22 Winter Camp II DD

March 8 Father/Daughter Dinner I DD

15 Father/Daughter Dinner II DD

April 4 Easter Egg-hunt F

26 Car Race and Fair F

May 25 Memorial Day Parade DD

June

5-7 Spring Camp I DD

12-14 Spring Camp II DD 20 Father’s Day (drive-in) F

July

4 Parade F 19 Boat-Race & Picnic F

26 Putt-Putt DD

August 8 Breakfast in the Park DD

19 Royalton Parade DD

21 Mid-Summer Fluff Raid DD

September

26 Buffalo Overnighter APAG

October

4 Car Rally F

17 Ghost March DD

16-18 Fall Camp I DD

23-25 Fall Camp II DD

November

6-8 Fall Camp III DD 10 Family Skate F

21 Overnighter DD

December 6 Christmas Parade DD

14 Christmas Party F

19 Festival of Fluffs DD

DD = Dad & Daughter Event

F = Family Event

APAG = Adventure Programs Event

MD = Mom & Dad Only Event

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Yetta-Hey! (Native American Indian greeting)

My name is Phil Thorne and I will be your 2009 Trail Boss. I have a daughter who is finishing her 4th

and final year in the Princess Program, and a second daughter who is finishing her first year. As you

look at all the activities your daughter can participate in from Girl Scouts, soccer, dance and many more, the Adventure Princesses is one of the unique programs in which the father figure gets to be

involved 100% of the time. When you browse through this packet and look at our calendar of events, it

may seem overwhelming. Just remember you do not have to do every event. Several of our members

participate in only 3 or 4 events a year making memories that will last a lifetime. Several of our events

are geared toward the entire family to enjoy. Dads, I promise, you will have just as much fun as your daughters. Moms, you will meet some great families with the same values that you embrace. This truly

is an awesome program. My family has made memories and friendships that will last forever! Please

come to one of our four-scheduled recruiting rallies to learn more about the program. Moms and

Daughters, if dad seems a little reluctant to go, shove him out the door with his little girl to attend the

meeting. I guarantee you the dads will thank you later on.

Dads---remember the first man your daughter has ever loved is you. Spend time with her and help

make all her dreams come true. Be part of her life now and forever…

Adventure Princesses….Friends Always!!!!!!!!

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WELCOME New Forest Territory

My name is Russ Lakatos and my daughter’s name is Jessica. I am the 2008 Trail Boss and will be the 2009 Elder. I will be starting my 8th year in the Princess pro-gram. My first four years with my older daughter Rachel flew by so fast and now

starting my last year with Jessica It is amazing how time goes by so fast. We have made so many friends and have had so much fun It will be hard to leave next year.

Dads take the time to join this great organization with your daughter and start mak-ing those special memories that will last the both of you for the rest of your life. Once you start going to the events and campouts and meeting other people you are

sure to be hooked. Have fun and do as much as you can.

Friends Always, Russ and Jessica Lakatos 2008 Trail Boss

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Welcome potential new Forest Territory moms! I thought I would write this note to share a bit of first-hand experience from our family when we joined the Princess group….. When I first signed Jim and Rachel up for Adventure Princesses I hoped it would last a year, but really expected it might only last three months. Jim was so busy with work and going to school himself that he had very little extra time to spend with his family, let alone a “new” activity. All I knew was that Jim was missing out on precious time with his little girls that he would never get back. I knew I needed to find something that would reconnect him to his daughters. Jim was skeptical, not of being with his daughter but of sleeping in a cabin with strangers, participating in hokie ceremonies and wearing weird costumes. But the thing that most concerned him was the time commitment. I asked him to try it. Reluctantly he went to the car rally and as a family we had a lot of fun driving around on the scavenger hunt. This got me past three months but the winter camp sealed the deal. It was cold. It was wet. Jim was in a cabin of people he didn’t know. He fell in love with his daughter all over again. That 48 hours created memories that will last a lifetime. It showed him what he was missing and started him on recreating a relationship with his daughter. That was six years ago and now Rachel has moved on to Senior Princesses and her two sisters, Rebecca and Robin have joined the organization giving Jim an opportunity to bond with each daughter individually. He now looks forward to every event, including the camps, which for him could be three weekends in a row due to the three daughters of different ages. Moms if you are questioning whether your husband would enjoy Adventure Princesses remind him it is about his relationship with his daughter. They can participate in as much or as little as they want, but with each event they will be strengthening a bond that will last forever. I hope your family decides to join – you won’t regret it! Jodi Stewart 2008 Elder’s wife

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FAQ’S

Q. WHAT IS A TERRITORY? A. GIRLS JOIN THE FRONTIER IN THE 1ST GRADE, IT IS A FOUR YEAR PROGRAM THERE ARE FOUR GROUPS IN THE FRONTIER, FOREST, SKY, SUN AND FIRE TERRITORY.

Q. WHAT IS AN OUTPOST? A. THE GIRLS ARE BROKEN INTO SMALLER GROUPS, WHICH ARE CALLED OUTPOSTS.

Q. IS THERE A MONTHLY MEETING I NEED TO ATTEND? A. YES, THERE IS A MONTHLY FRONTIER MEETING. ONE PERSON FROM EACH OUTPOST

NEEDS TO ATTEND.

Q. WHERE ARE THE MEETINGS? A. THE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT BUSH FUNERAL HOME COMMUNITY ROOM ON RIDGE ROAD, THE 1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:45 P.M.

Q. HOW MANY EVENTS DO I NEED TO ATTEND? A. AS MANY AS YOUR SCHEDULE ALLOWS.

Q. CAN MY DAUGHTER STILL JOIN IF SHE IS THE 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH GRADE? A. YES, ALL ARE WELCOME.

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Q. DO I NEED TO HAVE A MEETING AT MY HOME? A. YOU CAN HOST A MEETING AT YOUR HOME, FAST FOOD RESTAURANT, LIBRARY, PARK OR AT THE YMCA. THERE ARE OPEN SWIM NIGHTS FRIDAY EVENINGS AT THE YMCA (CHECK THE RUNNING WATERS FOR DATES AND TIMES). FOR A STRONG OUTPOST IT’S BEST TO GET

TOGETHER MONTHLY.

Q. CAN I RUN FOR AN OFFICER POSITION? A. YES, ANY PAID ADVENTURE PRINCESS MEMBER IS NOMINATED BY ANOTHER MEMBER FOR A POSITION, ELECTIONS ARE HELD IN DECEMBER.

Q. ARE THERE MONTHLY DUES? A. NO.

Q. HOW CAN MY DAUGHTER AND I EARN PATCHES? A. BY ATTENDING EVENTS, YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER WILL EARN PATCHES TO ADD TO YOUR

VEST.

Q. IS THERE A UNIFORM? A. YES, EVERYONE PURCHASES A LEATHER VEST TO BE WORN AT PRINCESS EVENTS.

Q. IS THERE A FUNDRAISER? A. YES ONCE A YEAR ADVENTURE PRINCESSES HOST A MARDI GRAS PARTY (GREAT TIME FOR ADULTS ONLY)

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2008 ADVENTURE PRINCESS

FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY (A Whole Family Event)

Sunday, December 14th 2008

From 12 noon to 4:00 pm

At the

Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus

Come join in the festivities:

• Christmas Ornament Decorating Contest

• Best Tasting and Best decorated Bake-off Contest

• Tribe/Outpost Caroling Contest

• Christmas Caroling Sing Along

• Christmas Entertainment

• Raffle Prizes & Decorations

Food, Drinks and a special appearance by Santa

Watch the Running Waters for more details

OIC Elves:

Greg Noeth, Randy Zabarsky , Chris Walker & Tim Wolfe (as D.J.)

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Yetta Hey!

Hello everyone, my name is Tim Wolfe and I am in the program with my daughters Brandi and Brieann for three years. We are in the Sun Territory our Outpost name is the Jaguars, we only

have one more year of the program and this will be a sad time for all of us in the Sun to leave the

program, but we will make room for others that are joining and they too will relize how precious

this time really is. The time flies by so quickly and the memories that we had made and are still

making are priceless and will stay with us for the rest of our lives. My girls go to St. Anthony of Padua School and love being involved in school activities and also love being in the Adventure

Princess Program. They look forward to all of the FUN things that we do. Some of those things

are Parades, Campouts, Car Races, Boat Races, Car Rally, Skating, Overnighter, Christmas Party,

Easter Party and so much more. They love to find Officers out and about and collect fluffs for

their fluff trails and get patches at events to put on their vests. They especially like to meet other Fine Dad's and Daughters that are in the program. It is a truly awesome experience that you will

never forget and will never regret. Trust me, the time spent in the activities with our Outpost and

with the organization is truly a flies by.

To all the mom's out there, if my wife would of not told me to join I would of missed out of way too much time that is spent during my girls' prime time of growing and gaining knowledge and

understanding how much Dad's mean to their Daughters.

The Adventure Princess program means so much that just words can't explain. Our motto is

FRIENDS ALWAYS and that we will be.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Friends Always

Tim ( Thunder Bird)

Brandi ( Thunder Star)

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Welcome New Forest Territory

Hello and welcome to the Members of the New Forest Territory from your outgoing Forest Territory Scouts Sam and Jennifer Santabarbara. You’ve made a great decision to spend some important Dad/Daughter time together. As I

complete my eighth year in the Adventure Princess Program (three daughters), I can tell you the fun and memories will be cherished forever!

As you begin your journey into the Adventure Princess Program (or return with daughter #2 or #3 or #4!!), please try your best to attend as many programs as you can. Believe me, you will be amazed at how fast the four years goes.

When you attend the events, clear your mind of the stresses from work and home and concentrate on having fun. You will find all the events throughout the year are well planned by a great group of officers and Outposts. Lend a hand whenever you can, as it will always be appreciated.

From car races to campouts from horseback riding to parades, you are in for some fun times. Take lots of pictures,

enjoy the fun and make some great memories.

Sam and Jennifer Santabarbara Forest Territory Scouts 2008

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ADVENTURE PRINCESS

FAMILY SKATE

Admission: 1-2 Non-perishable food items per person that will be donated to a local Hunger Center Who: All Adventure Princesses and their entire families When: Sunday, November 16, 2008 Where: Brookpark Skateland, 13445 Brookpark Road, Brookpark, OH Time: 4:45 PM – 6:45 PM Skate Cost: $2.50 for regular skates, $4.50 for roller blades

(you can bring your own skates/roller blades

but NO black stoppers)

OIC Steve DeLuca (440) 842-9711

Brought to you by

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Welcome New Forest Territory!!

As a mother of an Adventure Princess for the past 6 years, I would like to share my experience in the program with new mother’s coming into the Forest Territory.

I had never heard of this program prior to my husband and daughter joining so everything was very new to me. It differs from most of the programs out there as this is a father/daughter program and all the functions are done

together or with the entire family.

The family functions are very enjoyable. We have all had a great time at the boat races and car races. My children will have memories that will last a lifetime with their father.

My girls look so forward to the campouts every year. They have had the opportunity to learn so many new things. The crafts we have collected from the campouts will be memories they can cherish for the rest of their

lives.

The program is very flexible, as you are able to join with a stepfather, grandfather or significant other if your daughter’s father is not available. The functions are also as flexible. You sign up for the one’s you want to

attend. Watching my girls look forward to all of the programs is always a delight for me. I like to see them build their

boats, cars, ornaments, etc. with their dad. They get to be as creative as they like.

We have also developed several strong relationships with other neighborhood families that I know will last a lifetime.

Cassie Lakatos 2008 Trailboss Wife

Welcome New Forest Territory… Spend some meaningful time with your daughter!

The Adventure Princess program provides you an opportunity to do so many things, and make many new

friends. Throughout the 4 year program you will see your "little girl" mature into a "young lady". She will

have so many new things to try & will grow so much.

Friends Always

Steve, Lauryn, and Olivya DeLuca

2008 Fire Territory Scout

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2008 ADVENTURE PRINCESS CAR RALLY

Games, Food, Inflatables, and Prizes!

When: Sunday, October 5, 2008 – 12 noon to 4:30pm Where: Follow directions to end point. Destination unknown. Who: All Adventure Princesses & Families (FAMILY EVENT) Cost: $11 per fami ly… On or before SEPTEMBER 28

PRICE AFTER 9/28--$15.00 PER FAMILY

WELCOME NEW FOREST TERRITORY This event is free to all New Forest Territory fami lies!

Pre-Registration is Sunday, September 28t h (You must still register)

Please leave your house at noon and

make your way to the following starting points: If you li ve WEST of Ridge Rd: If you li ve EAST of Ridge Rd: Begin at Valley Forge HS Begin at Normandy High School 9999 Independence Blvd 2500 W. Pleasant Valley Rd Parking lot across from Tri-C Between State and Ridge Roads _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (please print)

Please check if you are a NEW FOREST TERRITORYMEMBER

Please make check payable to Adventure Princesses. Send Check to: $11 per fami ly before 9/28. $15 per fami ly after 9/28. Bruce Kendall New Forest Territory Members are FREE. 6886 Greenbriar Dr. Parma Heights, OH 44130 (440) 845-2663

NAME OUTPOST NATION # ADULTS # CHILDREN

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2008 Festival of Fluffs

What: Festival of Fluffs

Your big chance to do a great deal of fluffing with your outpost and maybe even sing a few songs along the way.

When: Friday, December 19, 2008

Start Time: Any time between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm

Start Location: T.B.A

Notes: • You will need a bag to collect your fluffs

• We will keep the driving to a minimum

considering gas prices

• A sharp mind and a strong stomach are always very handy to bring along

OIC: Bob Gulick – 440-842-7489

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FLUFF RAIDER’S LOG: 2008

There will be a patch given to Princesse s that Fluff Raid the officers at their homes. The first part of this 2-part patch will be awarded to any Princess who "raids" 14 officers at their home. The second part is for Princesse s who "raid" 5 officers after midnight. Use this Fluff Raiders Log to collect signatures from the officers. When you get the 14 regular

raids and/or 5 midnight raids, then "Raid" the Awards Maker for the patch(es.)

OFFICER: NAME: FLUFF COLOR:

REGULAR RAID MIDNIGHT

RAID

1. Trail Boss Russ Lakatos Multi

2. Asst. Trail Boss Phil

Thorne

Multi

3. Elder Jim Stew-

art

White

4. Fire Maker Bernie Willoughby Lt. Brown

5. Treasure Keeper Al Pereksta Red

6. Tally Keeper Patrick Thompson Orange

7. Awards Maker Keith Leggott Pink

8. Running Waters Editor Greg Noeth Lt. Orange

9. Asst. RW Editor Randy Zabarsky Rust

10. Legend Maker Bruce Kendall Lt. Pink

11. Asst. Legend Maker Chris Walker Aqua

12. Membership Tracker Jim Zito Teal

13. Asst. Mem. Tracker Paul Mathis Brown

14. Outfitter Dennis Miller Purple

15. Storyteller Bob Gulick Dark Pink

16. Sky Territory Scout Tim Hollo Royal Blue

17. Forest Territory Scout Sam Santabarbara Green

18. Sun Territory Scout Tim Wolfe Yellow

19. Fire Territory Scout Steve DeLuca Red

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Daughters Bring your Dads, Uncles or

Grandpas

To one of the 4 scheduled recruiting rallies

Sept 15th

& 16th

6:00 pm - 9:30pm

Parma Town Mall Conference room next to

the Parma Recreation Department across from the YMCA Express

Sept 18th

7:00pm – 9:00 pm

Royal Redeemer School

11680 Royalton Road, North Royalton

Sept 21st 6:00pm – 9:30 pm

Ridgewood YMCA

6840 Ridge Road

Parma

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Girls color this page and bring to the rallies listed on the back of this page.

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Meetings, Meetings and More Meetings… Go ahead, take a quick look at that calendar page. Did you ever notice

all of those meetings? Did you ever wonder what they were all about? Well, here is a little information on those meetings. Don’t leave yet…

there actually is a reason for this next part. ☺

Officer Meetings

These are held the fourth Thursday of every month (unless it falls on a holiday) at 7:15 PM at Busch

Funeral Home on Ridge Road. This meeting is for officers to discuss and plan Frontier-wide events. Note that this is not an official event. This means that if you arrive at 7:00 PM with Fluff Bag in hand

you just might walk out of there with a few fluffs (pounds?) Maybe even make this an outpost event.

Frontier Meetings

These are held the first Thursday of every month (unless if falls on a holiday) at 7:45 PM at Busch

Funeral Home on Ridge Road. This meeting is for Adventure Princess Dads. It is a really good idea for all dads to attend at least one or two meetings a year. It is an even better idea for at least one dad from

each Outpost to attend every Frontier Meeting. At these meetings plans for upcoming events and

comments concerning past events are shared. If you have a suggestion or idea this is the meeting for

you!

Outpost Meetings

Here is the chance for your Outpost to plan your own events or plan your Outpost’s involvement with

one of the Frontier events. Remember, every Outpost needs to help run a couple of events each year so

that everyone can have a great time. In all honesty sometimes running an event can be more fun than

attending depending upon how many of your friends are there to help. Speaking of which, that schedule of events is in here somewhere. Do you know which event you are working?

Did You Know…

The leather vests are one of the most visible symbols of the Adventure Princess program. Just look

around during the Council Fire March or any of the community parades to see how well our vests show

how proud we are to be Adventure Princesses. Even more amazing is how your vest also helps you to tell your own personal Adventure Princess Story. Go take a look at your vest. Look at those patches (you

might need to ask dad which drawer or coffee cup he has the last few patches hidden in) and think back

to the event that each patch represents. Just look at all of the amazing things you have done.

Adventure Princess Handbook, Page 35

What Stories Do You Have to Share?

Is there some special event or really amazing thing that happened to you or your outpost? Regardless of

your Territory I am sure you have at least one interesting story to share. If you would like to share a

special story please e-mail (storyteller@TheBigCreekFrontier.org) it to me. I plan on sharing some of

your stories here in the coming months.

Rebecca (Wild Bears,) Sarah (Firecrackers) and Bob Gulick, Storyteller

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Adventure Princesses

T A R S S S D O C S F P X N H

C R E Y G K E J U R T N X O K

A C I A K N Y S I T E F R O H

R H T W Q B I E S R P S A A E

R E N L I K N E U E E O O R P

A R O A E D C T O B C N S W C

L Y R Q S N N Z A N Y N G T C

L U F R E E H C P M A C I C A

Y N L I V Q K C N Y B C Z R M

I E T D N R T S E R O F P Y P

K A A U I T E R R I T O R Y F

P A G D B O A T R A C E B S I

O S I T T U P T T U P F C U T

T N B O W L I N G F I R E N C

G E C N E I D E B O P M X X H

ADVENTURE ALWAYS ARCHERY

BOAT RACE BOWLING CAMP CHEERFUL

CAMP FITCH CANOEING CAR RALLY

CRAFTS FIRE FOREST

FRIENDS FRONTIER HORSE BACK RIDING

OBEDIENCE OUTPOST PATIENCE

PRINCESSES PUTT PUTT SKY

SUN TERRITORY YNOAH

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GIRLS MAKE YOUR DAD’S STAY UP ALL NIGHT

ADVENTURE PRINCESS OVERNIGHTER

Strongsville Rec Center

18100 Royalton Road (Rt82) Strongsville (Behind Target)

Saturday, November 29th 2008

10:00 till 3:30 a.m.

Swimming, Crafts, Movies, Pizza and Snacks. Bring your sleeping bags and swim suits

(Sorry no girls in the hot tub or saunas)

SHOES MUST BE WORN OUTSIDE OF THE POOL AREA

Bring a plate of goodies to share!!!

Before November 10th $ 7.00 per person

After November 10th $ 9.00 per person

OIC - Randy Zabarsky asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org

OIC - Bob Gulick storyteller@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Mail Payment to : Randy Zabarsky 9006 Malvern Drive, Parma Ohio 44129

Name ______________________ Territory_______________________

Outpost_____________________ Attending______________________

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ADVENTURE PRINCESSES

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Join The Fun at

Mardi Gras 2009 When: Feburary 7th 2009 6:30pm to 12:30am

Where: U.A.W. Hall Chevrolet Blvd

Door Prizes, Games, Side Boards, Beer, Wash, Finger Foods, D.J., Music and Dancing B.Y.O.B.

The Mardi Gras Party is our annual Fundraiser for the Adventure Princesses.

We fund all of our events for the year through this event. Your support would be greatly appreciated. It is a great time and a great

way to meet all the moms and dads in the organization. This is an Adult only party. You must be 21 and over to attend. All are welcome.

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INDUCTION CEREMONY

WELCOME NEW FOREST

TERRITORY

THE BIG CREEK FRONTIER WELCOMES THE NEW FOREST

TERRITORY PRINCESSES AND DAD’S !!!!!

SUNDAY JANUARY 2009 1:00 PM

VALLEY FORGE HIGH SCHOOL

NEW FOREST TERRITORY INDUCTION

Sky, fire and Sun territories will receive their 2nd

, 3rd

and 4th

year patches. We will also be honoring the outgoing mighty forest

nation.

New forest territory dads and daughters should bring two sticks, one

marked “Patience” and the other marked “Obedience”. These can be

Popsicle sticks or ordinary tree limbs. Wear your vest necklaces and

headbands.

PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF GOODIES TO SHARE AND

ALSO ONE NON-PERISHABLE CAN OR BOX OF FOOD FOR

THE NEEDY. EVENT WILL START PROMPTLY AT 1:00

This is a family event and everyone is welcomed, including your

grandparents.

OIC: Russ Lakatos

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We’ll never regret the time we’ve shared with one another. Time goes by quickly and

Adventure Princesses has provided us with time together. Come join us and make time for

one another.

The Fire Makers Ava, Alexis

and Dad

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Hi!

My name is Heather Thorne. I want to tell you about the Adventure Princesses from my eyes!

The Adventure Princess program is really fun because you get to spend time with your dad and

meet a bunch of new friends!!!!! You get to do things together like camping, father-daughter

dinner dances, and midnight fluff raids. My favorite event is the Father-daughter dinner dance. I

get to dance with my dad and also my friends. It is funny to see all the dad’s doing the

Macarena!!!! This is my last year as an Adventure Princess, and I am really going to miss it. I

wish it would last another four years!!!

I love being an Adventure Princess…I hope you will too.

Yetta-hey,

From Heather Thorne

Hi!

My name is Holly Thorne. I am in my first year as an Adventure Princess. I like being an

Adventure Princess because it is the best thing in the world. It only lasts four years, and I’d like

it to last ten! I’ve met some new friends. I like going camping with my dad. I’ve even made it

to the top of the rock wall at camp!

Join the Adventure Princesses!!

Holly Thorne

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A story of an Uncle who joins with his Niece

YETTA HEY!

My name is John Kwiatkowski and I am a member of the YMCA Adventure Princesses with my niece

Jessica Robertson. We are in the Firecrackers outpost of the Fire territory.

On June 28, 2006 Jessica’s father unexpectedly passed away. As a result, Jessica and her family

went through many changes. They moved closer to our family in Parma and Jessica and her two brothers

attended a new school. I remember the day that Jessica called me and told me about the YMCA Adventure

Princesses and how a dad and daughter were at her school talking about the organization and the many

different things that they do together. Jessica said that the dad and daughter showed the car and boat that

they built for the car and boat race and they wore the vests that all the dads and daughters wear at camp.

She was very excited and asked me if I would join the Adventure Princesses with her. Without hesitation I

told Jessica that I would join with her. We were very excited to find out that her two cousins and uncles

would be joining also.

Jessica and I are now in our second year and have had a lot of fun together. We have created a lot

of memories together and look forward to many more. The YMCA Adventure Princesses is an organization that I would encourage all dads to join with their daughters and take advantage of the time

that you would be able to spend with your daughter. I feel very lucky because I do not have a daughter and

have been given the opportunity to experience this great program. Jessica has become like a daughter to

me and I will cherish each and every moment that we spend together while in the Adventure Princesses.

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Ghost March Tour If You Dare !!!

When: October 17th at 7pm

Where: Camp Cheerful Mess Hall

Who: All New Forest Members Dress: Halloween Costumes for

Halloween Party (Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, clothes for the ghost march)

Cost : Free

Candy for the girls will be passed out along each stop

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My name is Morgan Zabarsky and I love Adventure Princess because I have made real

friends with the girls from our outpost, the Mighty Mustangs. I see them at least once a

month at events or outpost meetings. It is great spending time with my dad, he encourages

me to do things that I have not done before. I really enjoy

doing new things with my dad. My favorite event is

camping because it is great staying up late and sleeping

in the cabin. Another reason I like being in the Adventure

Princesses is that we do things that we would not have

thought of doing otherwise such as the father daughter

dance, the car and boat race.

Morgan Zabarsky

Why I like Being an Adventure Princess By Christine and Jennifer Santabarbara

I like being an Adventure Princess because it is time we can spend with just our Dad! Also, we have made many new friends. We get to sleep with our friends at Camp and do fun activities like: BB Guns, Archery and our favorite, Horseback Riding!! The best part of the campouts is the big bonfire on Saturday night. We get to sing songs and wear our vests and hats. The meals at the dining hall are great but don’t put your elbows on the table while you eat!! At Camp Fitch, we get to play in Lake Erie and jump in the waves. We also like when we have the Car Race and we get to make and decorate our own special cars. The Car Race is fun also because there is lots of good food and fun games to play in between the races. It is also a lot of fun to go to Outpost meetings at all of our Adventure Princess friend’s houses. One time, we did a project with glue and glitter at my friend Becky’s house. By the time we were done, there was glue and glitter all over the basement!! The Boat Race is another fun event. We get to play in the water, play some fun games and then watch our boats sail through the course. Our time in the Adventure Princesses has been great and we are sure you will love it too.

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2008 Frontier Officers Name Daughter Phone Address and Email

Trail Boss Russ Lakatos Jessica 440-842-1906 8302 Renwood Dr., Parma, Oh 44129 trailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Assistant Trail Boss Phil Thorne Heather, Holly 440-888-7015 7810 Valley Villas Dr. Parma, Oh 44130 assttrailboss@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Elder Jim Stewart Rachel, Rebecca, Robin 440-582-4564 3591 Wallings Rd., North Royalton, Oh 44133 elder@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Fire Maker Bernie Willoughby Ava 440-623-2015 7818 Fort Meyers Ct., Parma, Oh 44134 firemaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Treasure Keeper

Al Pereksta Nicole 440-845-2904 5853 Lotusdale Dr., Parma, Oh. 44130 treasurekeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Tally Keeper

Patrick Thompson Maddison, Maggie 440-845-1606 2682 Hetzel Dr., Parma, Oh 44134 tallykeeper@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Awards Maker

Keith Leggott Miranda 440-845-3471 10029 Ackley Blvd, Parma Hts., Oh 44130 awardsmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Running Waters Editor

Gregory Noeth Greta, Marlena 216-398-3428 4672 Hilland Drive, Cleveland, Oh 44109 rweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Assistant Running Waters Editor Randy Zabarsky Morgan 216-244-3662 9006 Malvern Drive, Parma, Oh 44129 asstrweditor@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Legend Maker

Bruce Kendall Katie 440-845-2663 6328 Manchester Dr., Parma, Oh 44129 legendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Assistant Legend Maker Chris Walker Hanah 440-888-1293 6134 Kelsey Road, Parma, Oh 44129 asstlegendmaker@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Membership Tracker Jim Zito Elizabeth 440-845-8326 10989 Holliston Lane, Parma Hts, Oh 44130 membershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Assistant Membership Tracker Paul Mathis Mary, Ally-Anna 440-888-9729 6113 Rousseau Drive, Parma, Oh. 44129 asstmembershiptracker@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Outfitter

Dennis Miller Haley 216 661-7117 1415 Lorimer Road, Parma, Oh 44134 outfitter@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Storyteller

Robert Gulick Rebecca, Sarah 440-842-7489 9400 Sapphire Ct., Parma, Oh 44130 storyteller@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Sky Territory Scout Tim Hollo Olivia ,Takacs 440-842-2266 6010 Alber, Parma, Oh 44129 skyscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Sun Territory Scout Tim Wolfe Brandi, Brieann 216-676-0807 6400 Edgehurst Drive Brookpark, Ohio 44142 sunscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Forest Territory Scout Sam Santabarbara Jennifer 216-573-7360 1342 E. Parkhaven, Seven Hills, Oh 44131 forestscout@thebigcreekfrontier.org

Fire Territory Scout Steve DeLuca Lauryn, Olivya 440-842-9711 7316 Renwood Dr., Parma, Oh 44129 firescout@thebigcreekfrontier.org