Mainewoods Staff

Many of our staff members are unpaid volunteers. We all believe in Mainewoods as an enduring concept and gladly and willingly give of our time to make it work!


Helen Blum is our camp Registrar, and for years has made Mainewoods' wonderful nametags.

Richard Brown is in charge of the camp sound system, and oversees photos and the review DVDs. He is also President of the Mainewoods Board.

Ping Chun is the summer editor of Mainewoods Memories, the camp newspaper. Ping was also our very first Mainewoods Board President, and is a current Board member.

George Fogg is indispensable in the kitchen and is always willing to fill in whenever and wherever he is needed. Fortunately for us, he is always there to teach English Country and American dances when called upon.

Bill Havens is our treasurer, and is also a member of the Mainewoods Board.

Karen Havens is the Mainewoods webmaster, in charge of updating and maintaining this website.

Betty Reswick is returning this year as our invaluable camp laundress.

Sandy Starkman is our Camp Coordinator and Program Director. She oversees the teaching schedule and leads our evening dance parties with just the right mix of dances.

Patricia Williams works in the office and runs our Binge program. In the off-season she also works on marketing for Mainewoods.

Alan Wright is our camp "gofer" and jack of all trades. If anything needs to be done, Alan is there to help.

Jeannine Wright is our on-site Kitchen Crew Coordinator. You will find her working alongside the kitchen staff before and after meals.

Our Current Board of Directors Richard Brown - President   (Kirkwood, NY) Ping Chun - Vice-President   (Morristown, NJ) Bill Havens - Treasurer   (Syracuse, NY) Sally Martin - Secretary   (Chatham, NJ) Lee Friedman   (Philadelphia, PA) Beth Holloway   (Endicott, NY) Sandy Starkman   (Toronto, ON) Patricia Williams   (Alexandria, VA) Alan Wright   (Matthews, NC)

Some of our current and former Board members