Author: Eric Eisenhart

Happy 2018!  With almost three weeks in the books, it’s typically about this time of year that we’re starting to think seriously about the next 12 month journey ahead.  Were those resolutions realistic goals with an accompanied plan, or just fleeting thoughts catalyzed by the bubbling of a New Year’s toast or dropping of a ball?  Personally, I find it easy to get caught up, and all too often forget that goals aren’t just about achieving and checking off lists, but at least as much about the journey towards them, and the learning and enriching experiences gained along the way.

In 2018, we look forward to the journey’s that may start here…the events and community building that may coalesce, and the personal growth and development that may be shared among one another.  And so, we are excited for many things, but most especially in the early part of the year, that:

•  2018 Membership Enrollment / Re-Enrollment period is now open

• 2018 BC-AC Race Series has been announced including many local health-oriented events to participate in and support

• we’re kicking off the New Year with an event that started as a goal, but CELEBRATED THE JOURNEY!

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 22nd at 7p as members Mike & Helen Wellons share their journey, roughly 550 miles walking the “Camino de Santiago” across Spain.

 

It’s a special time of year…the perfect time to put a bow on more than just a holiday gift, but on an impactful year. For with your help there has been much goodness to look back on, and even more to anticipate ahead.  And so we pause a few moments to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thank you for so many of the ways you’ve helped BaseCamp 31 move a step further in it’s mission, and facilitate healthy community in 2017:

Over 50 BC-AC members and local athletes competing in the 2017 BC-AC race series, earning discounted entry and achievement filled finish lines across the state of NJ.

Teaching and facilitating healthy behaviors at Tewksbury Elementary & Immaculate Conception Schools in 2017

With Main Street Marathon, LLC, the North Hunterdon Educational Foundation, and Hunterdon County ESC, BaseCamp 31 helped promote various races and in doing so, donating much needed funding to organizations like the Municipal Alliance of Hunterdon County and the Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs program in support of drug abuse prevention for our youth, to Teen Challenge of NJ to assist those recovering from addiction, and to further fund the annual John Schaible Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

In support of the Flemington Food Pantry & Camp Fatima and in honor of our Veterans, members packed pantries and trucks full of supplies for those in need, and one member (Mike Mahaney) and friends even ran 50k to raise funding for veterans in need.

   

In collaboration with medical professionals nationwide, the Academy of Prevention & Health Promotion Therapies was born out of BaseCamp 31 in 2017, and is on a mission to develop and deliver a fundamentally different way to care.  Find out more at www.aphpt.org

Over 175 strong this year for the annual turkey trot!

Thanks to the BC31 Community & Pro-Activity clientele, over two car loads went down to Harvest Family Success Center and directly to local families in need, including over 40 gifts, and over $600 in gift cards. A great example of a community coming together to make an immediate impact!