- One of the favorite activities of the day, especially for the kids, was panning for gold and gemstones - hosted by Consolidated Gold Mine of Dahlonega. Alumni enjoyed re-enacting Singing on the Porch after lunch.
- The worship service was led by former Glisson Director/Managers, from left to right, Rev. Jimmy Moor, Rev. Bob Landord and Rev. Gary Greenwald. Pictured at far right is current Glisson Director/Manager, Russell Davis. In the photo to the right, former Glisson lifeguards model the shirts created by Virgil Eady (second from left), who served as lifeguard at Cane Creek Falls in 1953.
- The archery range, located behind the Holland Building, was a new addition to the summer camp program in 2007. Glisson Day visitors had a chance to try their luck with the help of Glisson staff.
- The last activity of the day was the closing circle after the swimming center consecration. The "My Friend" song was sung - a fitting end to a very memorable day.
- Board member Margaret Freeman and her daughter admire the handmade quilt displayed during the Cane Creek Falls Fellowship unveiling ceremony. Development Director Phil Dodson with an example of the Glisson lifeguard t-shirts which had been donated to Glisson by alumnus Virgil Eady.
- Live bluegrass gospel music was provided by the Gold Rush band of Dahlonega. The Stecovich family tries a hand at making lanyards in the Craft Shack.
- Our Dining Hall was filled to the rafters on Glisson Day, with diners spilling out onto the patio, porch and even beyond. Built in 1952 to house no more than a few hundred campers in a summer, we now must be creative when feeding the over 2,500 summer campers we serve annually.
- Glisson staff members were happy to serve on Glisson Day. Robert and Judy Boullineau helped visitors decorate their nametags, while Shirley Chastain helped visitors with general information and lunch tickets.
- Board member Mary Owens and her husband Dudley pictured at the Cane Creek Falls Fellowship reception. At right, Trey Hockman proves he's just as proficient with archery instruction as he is as leader of worship music or singing-on-the-porch.
- Alumnus Susan Posey takes communion from Rev. Bob Lanford and Rev. Gary Greenwald. At right, former staff member and current Board member Bradley McEntyre is cutting-up while preparing for Singing-on-the-porch.
- A Glisson summer staffer helps young visitors in the Craft Shack. Emily McEntyre helps monitor some children, including her own, while their parents play guitar for Singing-on-the-porch.
- More photos of young prospectors panning for gold and gemstones.
- For generations, children have enjoyed playing in Cane Creek here at the base of Cane Creek Falls. At right, the musicians leading Singing-on-the-porch begin gathering and rehearsing before going on-stage.
- Glisson summer staff members help facilitate the Alpine Tower climbers - including Keenan Klayman in his brightly-colored Crocs. Speaking of bright colors, alumni of all ages enjoyed decorating their wooden nametags - which many of us recall wearing all week long when we were campers years ago.
- New camper families were offered a chance to board the "Happy Bus" for a tour of the Glisson Outpost - home to the Adventure Outpost program.
- Margaret Owens and Thelma Childers visit together during the Cane Creek Falls Fellowship reception during the morning. At right, Becky Davis, Raymond Deblois and Ryan Jarrett relax and take-in the surroundings.
- Jim Combs, current Chair of the Glisson Board of Directors, shares some comments during the Swimming Center Dedication ceremony at the end of the day. At right, Lige and Ena Moore visit with their son Robert (center, rear) and their daughter Becky White (back to camera) and Becky's husband Joseph.
- Two alumni who also happen to have served as Chair of the Glisson Board of Directors visit together - Haines Hill and Elaine Sharp. At right, the crowd begins heading toward the Dining Hall at lunchtime.
- By the afternoon, the clouds had moved out and the weather was perfect for alumni to sit at the Falls to reminisce about younger days as campers. Many reunions occurred in front of the chapel after worship ended.
- In the interest of true servant leadership, our summer staff who were completing Pre-camp activities this weekend voluntarily waited to eat lunch later than our visitors - and they chose to sit on the sidewalk out in front of the Dining Hall to make as much seating as possible available to alumni and visitors.
- Former Director/Manager Jimmy Moor is pictured with his wife Julie, a member of the current Glisson Board of Directors, and their daughter Allyson. At right, Trey Hockman facilitates accoustic worship music in the Chapel.
- Development Director Phil Dodson during the official unveiling of the Cane Creek Falls Fellowship and recognition of the Charter Members of that planned giving society. Those who attended the Fellowship unveiling were serenaded by violin music.
If you have photos from Glisson Day which you would be willing to share with us, please contact Phil Dodson at (706) 864-6181 or developmentdir(at)campglisson.org.
