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The 1937 Society offers our NEMC family a way to give directly to the two most iconic and nostalgic places at camp, The Lodge and The Bowl. The designated funds are used for the preservation and restoration of these two historic camp landmarks. The 1937 Society is open to those who pledge a minimum of $1,937, whether it be in a single payment or over the course of several years. John & Amy Applegate Peter and Alison Atallah Paul and Lori Billyard Bluthenthal-Toff Family Foundation Iain, Linda & Margot Bruce John & Fiona Bryan Cheryl Campbell & Jim Culver Erica Cole Andy & Chris Cook John Dixon Bart Dunning Noam Dworman Paul & Rinta Gellert Steven Girard Leon & Linda Gregorian Lauren Gross Lori Guess Gretchen Hall Zachary Hampton Joe Hanig Robin Henry & Jonathan Goodman Norman Cynthia Hodes Jeffrey Hodes David & Heather Holinger Howard & Susan Holinger Mary Holton Diana Hovey & Cary Spencer Kristen Johnson David Klafter Gail B. Levinsky, Herbert & Roslyn Levinsky Christopher & Nia Luck Alison Melick & Duncan Kruse Susan Merkt Douglas & Margaret Moore Meredith Moore Matthew Morris James & Joanne Moss Eric Neff Bethany Niedbala Cynthia Niedbala Dan & Jan O’Sullivan Patricia O’Sullivan Jean Oursler Andrea Palm Myron & Janet Pratt Robert and Marietta Ramsdell Thomas Raphael Keith Reiner Scott Rumery Bonnie Schinagle Bill Schmearer William & Dorothy Schmearer Glenn & Donna Scimonelli Bill Scott Peter & Sue Stern Henry Sternberg Jo-Ann Sternberg & William McCartney Beth Tappan-deFrees Lisa Tarzia & Eric Amidon William Thompson Nancy Toff William and Mary Ann Tortolano Jeanette Wiggin Kim Wiggin Matthew Wiggin Andrew & Janel Willmott 30
The Lodge, Center of Life at Snow Pond Although the Bowl in the Pines is arguably the most iconic building on the Snow Pond property, it is the Lodge where almost everyone who attends any of the programs here eventually congregate. It is also one of the oldest buildings on the property, and preserving its historical integrity, while also meeting the needs and codes of today has been a particular challenge. With the recent renovations on this wonderful building, we thought it would be fun to look at its history. The lodge was one of the original buildings on the property when a group of musicians leased the property in 1931 and established the Eastern Music Camp. But the building itself was built at some point prior to 1928 and was operated as a kosher Jewish resort hotel called Big Moose Lodge. Both the lodge and an adjacent building, which is used as a dormitory-style building for camp programs, were built by the Frank A. Rumery Company of South Portland. Interestingly, Frank’s great-grandson Scott, raised in Cape Elizabeth, attended NEMC as a camper in the 1980’s, and only then learned of the connection to the property! Scott returned to camp as a counselor, head counselor, and guest conductor, and both of his daughters, Anika and Claire, have been campers as well. Actually, Claire is here this summer working as a counselor and lifeguard. The Rumery connection continues! The lower level of the Lodge has not changed significantly in almost 100 years. The main dining room continues to be the center of almost all of the meals served at Snow Pond, and the porches and smaller dining room provide additional seating. The small lounge continues to be a gathering place for staff and guests alike. But these spaces have offered a variety of creative uses throughout the years as well. Prior to the construction of Alumni Hall in 1963, recitals were held in the main dining room, as were dances. The lounge has also served as the camp canteen, laundry distribution center, and even now is the central operation center for the New England Adult Music Camp in August. The two upper floors continue to house faculty and staff during all of the summer programs, providing a variety of individual rooms and small “apartments”. Much of the work that has occurred in the Lodge over the past few years is not readily visible to the general public. The entire building has been insulated, re-wired (there were miles of cloth-covered wire in the walls!) and a fire-response system installed. New windows were added, and the original wood floors have been restored. The first floor is now heated and air conditioned, allowing for yearround use. New bathrooms were added for the staff, and most of the furnishings were updated. More easily seen is the beautiful new patio that was completed last summer, and the new landscaping. And now, the kitchen has been fully remodeled and modernized, new ADA accessible bathrooms have been added to the main floor, one of the porches has doubled in size to allow for additional seating and use, and a magnificent sun deck has been added to the second floor. And yet, from the outside, this historical building still looks very similar to the original Rumery construction. The Lodge is now a fully functional year round building. In addition to all of the summer programs, there are weddings, meetings, and even pond hockey tournaments that find a comfortable, functional, and spectacular location overlooking the shores of Messalonskee. As stewards of this special place, we hope it will continue to be a welcoming host to many more generations of guests. What a wonderful tribute to that builder from South Portland! 31
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