Category Archives: Historic
#23 Gordon M. “Sandy” MacLaren
Sandy was born in Newark, N.J., April 23, 1907, the son of James and Bertha Schaffer MacLaren. Sandy joined Boy Scouts when Scouting was in its infancy and became a Tenderfoot at age 13 and worked his way up to … Continue reading
We are still updating
We have had a busy week and have been working hard at update the posts even after they were originally posted. There are several additional pictures and updates to the list. Take a second look back even if you read … Continue reading
A Letter about Walt Keating
This is a nice treat for you that may have never seen this letter before. This letter mentions Walt Keating several times. I especially like how the Philmont Staff Association started in 1975. The Babcock Hovey Alumni Association got its … Continue reading
#22 J. Walter Keating
J. Walter Keating was born Feb. 17, 1910, in Farmington, youngest son of Jeremiah and Catherine Sullivan Keating. He graduated from Brockport State Teachers College in 1937 and received a master’s degree from Cornell University in 1950. J. Walter … Continue reading
#21 Ganeodiyo Lodge Chiefs and Advisors
Year Lodge Chief Troop Lodge Advisor Troop 1949 Eugene Orbaker 90/125? ?? ?? 1950 ? ?? ?? ?? 1951 Paul Carter 166/167? ?? ?? 1952 Roger Leroy 111? ?? ?? 1953 Wilfred W. Ward ?? ?? ?? 1954 Richard Gilbert … Continue reading
#20 Ganeodiyo Lodge Vigil List
Year Youth/ Adult Name Vigil Name Meaning Vigil Name 1954 Adult J. Walter Keating (D) The Reformer Kentuwes?? 1955 Michael Joseph O’Connor Came With the Dawn _________Petapan?? 1956 Youth Louis Voit The Listener Hathondes James B M Frost He Who … Continue reading
#19 Ganeodiyo Lodge
Ganeodiyo the Lodge In the autumn of 1948, a small group of Scouters and veteran camp staff personnel met to discuss the formation of an Order of the Arrow Lodge within the boundaries of the Finger Lakes Council. In December … Continue reading
#18 Hovey Lodge
In 1947, Harry Hovey’s interest in Camp Babcock-Hovey was rekindled. He offer to build a conference and training facility to build a conference and training facility to the west of the parade field. When completed, it was will furnished, with … Continue reading
Did you see that?
There has been a lot of development in the short stories and we want to make sure you have had a chance to see it all. There are many interesting facts that you may want to take a second look … Continue reading
#17 The Wooden Anniversary and the Babcock Chapel
1944 was the wooden anniversary of the opening of camp. The “Babcock Memorial Chapel” was dedicated and Penn Yan Lodge made its way into camp. The “Babcock Memorial Chapel” was a gift of Mrs. Alice Bailey of Phelps. Mrs. Bailey … Continue reading
Babcock-Hovey Alumni Association 