Marcia Swiger -- President

Dennis Koshmider  --  Treasurer

Marcia has served on the board for many years in many capacities.  She brings a passion for introducing children to Jesus.  She and her husband Mark, have a 14 year old daughter.  Marcia has been involved with home schooling.  Her husband Mark works for the Muskingam Watershed conservancy.  They both love God’s incredible creation that is so evident at Camp Buckeye.  Their family attends New Hope Ministries in New Philadelphia. Dennis brings an analytical mind and a sense of humor to the board.  His gifts help keep camp on track in many ways.  Dennis owns and operates a local business along with his father-in-law.  Dennis has a gift of working with children and served as youth sponsor at Walnut Creek Mennonite where he attends with his wife, Sonia and their 3 children.  He just recently took on the additional task of coaching college girls softball for Malone College.

Jane Sewell -- Vice President

Jennifer Spies -- Secretary

Jane Sewell of Beach City, has joined the Buckeye Board. Jane is a registered nurse at Aultman Hospital in Canton, and has served as camp nurse for the past three summers. She brings a passion for introducing youth to God and the outdoors. She has a lot of experience in fund raising. Her two children, Sam & Emily have attended Camp Buckeye and her husband, Sam, has assisted camp with vehicle maintenance and water sports. They attend Faith United Church of Christ. We look forward to having her as a board member. Jennifer brings multiple needed gifts to the Board. She has lived in Tuscarawas County all her life, and knows almost everyone in the county. Her experience on various state association boards is an asset. She currently serves as the Community Relations Coordinator at Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia. She also worked as Marketing Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters and as a Prevention Consultant at the Alcohol and Addiction Center. She is a graduate of Kent State. She is married to Mike, a youth pastor, and they have 3 children in school at Dover. Jennifer is a member of Schoenbrunn Moravian Church, and is currently attending New Pointe. “I’ve been a part of Camp Buckeye since the beginning in various roles and I’ve seen it grow stronger. I want to be a part of making it continue” is why Jennifer is giving her time as a member of the Board.

Marion Beyeler

Vernon Yoder   

Marion is the Ohio Representative for Mennonite Foundation.  He and his wife Jane have been married 34 years.  They met at a church camp in 8th grade, consequently his passion for Christian camps.  They have 4 grown children living in Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee and Indiana providing opportunity for lots of travel.  They just became grandparents for the first time in February.  Marions hobbies are putzing on his 6 acres, golf & fishing.  �Christian camp is where we (Jane & Marion) have experienced God working, and serving on the board is one way of encouraging youth to experience God�s love and wholeness.� Vernon Yoder hails from Wayne County and is a mason by trade. He is also an auctioneer, doing many benefit sales. Vernon loves helping people, both old and young. He does yard work for the elderly, teaches Sunday School for youth, and volunteers with a youth outreach in Canton. His motivation for serving on the Board at Camp Buckeye is to help make a difference in the lives of young people. He attends Gospel Haven Church.
 

 

 

The Board of Camp Buckeye welcomes any questions or suggestions regarding the direction of Camp from those of you who support or are otherwise involved in our ministry.

   

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