The Scene PEACE-OF-MIND % "The key to being a good camp director is being able to think on your feet," says Friedman. The only con- stant is change." Here's a brief look at how Friedman, who received a degree in psychology at Michigan State University, spends his time: October January: Recruiting campers. "I call every family who has attended Tanuga in the past year and communicate with them, asking them what they liked and didn't like in the past. It's good to hear the negatives, too." This year, Tanuga is expecting about 90 percent of its former campers to return. Friedman also visits families who are interested in learning more about the camp. January spring: Recruiting staff from all over the world. "We could hire people just from U-M and MSU but we don't. We like diversity, both among the staff and the campers (Friedman stresses that although 80 percent of the campers are Jewish, Tanuga is working hard to become more diverse, "like the real world"). Mid May June 27: School camps. "We run two school camp programs with Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills and Scotch School in the West Bloomfield District." There's also a program with Cedar Crest Academy in Clarkston. June 28 early August: Summer camp. "By the time the 28th rolls around, we've been operating for six weeks. Then our two, three-week ses- sions begin." Every day throughout the year: Upkeep. "Maintenance is a huge issue. We pour thousands and thou- sands of dollars into the facility and often people don't see it, like ovens, pots and pans, paint ... all of those things that aren't real noticeable, unlike a new ski boat or new climb- ing wall." Plus, Friedman's staff cre- ates two newsletters during the year and updates the camp's Web site: www.camptanuga.corn. A typical mid-summer's day: Friedman and co-director Coden get up around 6:30 a.m. "We have several meetings before the kids get up to dis- cuss maintenance, kitchen personnel, counselor updates, unit director responsibilities, the weather, arts and crafts materials, availability of boat gas, who's going where, medical situa- tions, etc.," Friedman says. "There's a huge accountability factor that has to be implemented or you have no chance of survival in terms of being a summer camp." II - AFT* 12-MONTH CD OUR new one-year Millennium CD will protect your money through the turn of the new century at the highest return in the area. At Paramount Bank, we always look out for your best interest. That is because we believe that our customers are our greatest assets. Paramount Bank is your hometown bank. From our convenient hours to our wide range of products, we work hard to meet all your financial needs. 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