Elizabeth Lussier Chosen to Lead Program Development and Marketing at Grotonwood-Oceanwood
GROTON, MA (January 31, 2011) - Grotonwood & Oceanwood are excited to expand their growing team with Elizabeth Lussier, who will serve as the full time Director of Program Development and Marketing for both camping and conference centers.
Liz's skills in relationship-building are based in integrity, trust, and compassion, and will be indispensable as she reaches out to churches to grow Grotonwood & Oceanwood's ministries. In this role she will assess the needs and desires of the camps' greater communities and implement relevant and effective programs at both sites.
With 25 years of experience in Christian education, programming and administration, Liz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new position. Her professional history includes service as the Administrative Head for a private Christian school, Regional Administrator for the Association of Christian Schools International (N.E./NY), Assistant Chair of the New England Association of Schools & Colleges Inc. Visiting Team, Treasurer of Rhode Island Association of Camps, and director of a Christian camp in Rhode Island.
In these positions, Liz developed major marketing plans, connected with leading Christian organizations nationwide, reaccredited a camp with A.C.A., implemented new programs, and restored buildings using endowment funding and donor gifts.
As Liz works to strengthen relationships within the community, she is driven by the passion to inspire others to recognize and hone their God-given skills. She welcomes volunteers interested in furthering the camps' reach within the region and beyond to assist her in these efforts. Liz and her husband Chris are active members of Wakefield Baptist Church (RI). Liz has one daughter, Rachael, who lives in Fairfax County, VA. Friends of Grotonwood - Oceanwood are encouraged to reach out to welcome Liz to the family.

Grotonwood-Oceanwood Welcomes Scott Merrow as Oceanwood's New Resident Director
OCEAN PARK, ME (January 31, 2011) - Grotonwood- Oceanwood Camp and Conference Center is excited to welcome Scott Merrow as Oceanwood's new full-time Resident Director.
Scott's passion, enthusiasm, and inspiring, versatile, and hands-on leadership style equip him with unequaled suitability in his role as Resident Director. Friends of Oceanwood can expect positive growth within their much loved camp in coming months, as Scott settles into this new position and begins to look towards the future.
Scott comes to Oceanwood with over 15 years of experience as a summer camp and retreat center professional. Scott's heart for camping originated at Camp Calumet in Freedom, NH, where he spent ten summers serving as a CIT, support staff member, counselor, leader, and director. From his origins at Camp Calumet, Scott has branched out as Camp Director, Executive Director, and Consultant at other camps and nonprofits in the Northeast.
Topping out a long list of qualifications include Scott's active membership in the American Camp Association, where he has served as the Chair of the New and Emerging Camp Directors Course, the Public Relations Committee, a Camp and Conference Center Standards Visitor, and General Sessions Chair of the Tri-State Camp Conference. Over the years, Scott also gave his time to Camp Marist & Marist Retreat Center (NH), Camps Kenwood & Evergreen (NH), Camp Schodack (in the Berkshires), and the Camp Fire Boys and Girls (Eastern MA).
In the early spring, Scott will marry his fiance Dayna and his family of six will include C.J. (19), Mitchell (17), Tyler (11), and Meghan (7). Scott remarks,"I am very excited about becoming a member of the Oceanwood Family. I have started to meet some of the alumni, current families and staff and already get a sense for want a special community this is. It feels like an ideal fit for me and my family." Friends of Grotonwood-Oceanwood are invited to reach out to Scott and his family to welcome them to our family.