GETTING STARTED 1969–1979
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PEOPLE It took a lot of people working together to develop an overnight camp. Dick Mason started as the first Director of YMCA Camp Surf in 1970 and was instrumental in developing the first programs and improving facilities. Val Hoy Jr. served as the Camp Executive Director from 1970-1973 and was responsible for turning around and growing the camp department from one to three camps. He was replaced by Fred L. Bradley, as Executive director who handed over the reins to John Marciano in 1977. John served until he was appointed as Senior Vice President of Facilities for the YMCA of San Diego County. Dick resigned as the YMCA Camp Surf Director after the summer of 1975 and was followed by James Baker. Board members also played key roles in starting YMCA Camp Surf. Captain Vincent L. Cassini Jr. relieved Captain Fargo as Commanding Officer Fleet Training Center in 1969. Captain Cassini joined the YMCA Camp Board as Chairman of the Camp Surf Committee that same year. Captain Fargo, who retired from the Navy in 1969, continued to support YMCA Camp Surf and Chaired the Camp Committee in 1974. During this period, the Camp Committee was comprised of well-known civic leaders that included Art Jacobs, George Carter Jessop Jr. , Milton Cheverton, Junior Todd, Tim Reed, Bob Johnson and several retired senior Naval Officers. 12 |||| Getting Started 1969-1979
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