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1 UNITED METHODIST HOUSE NEWS Box 115 Chautauqua, New York May 2017 The United Methodist House in Chautauqua is open year round for retreats, Rest and renewal and family gatherings. For information and reservations, Please call Almost like being there. I did not physically get to Chautauqua this winter, but I did check the progress of the Amphitheater building project via the amp cams on the Institution s website. I heard of members of our Board who checked those cameras daily from wherever they happened to be this winter. I particularly enjoyed the camera angles which showed the UM House in the background. I ve been there, I know that place, I can t wait to go back and see how things look live and in person! This winter our oldest son and his wife adopted a 2 year old little boy from China. They were in China for over two weeks and we eagerly anticipated the daily videos and pictures from them as we waited at home. The photos and video chats were priceless and almost like being there. But being at the Buffalo airport upon their return was better than any pictures. We now know firsthand the grin of our newest grandson and his love of balloons, airplanes and fish. The wait and anticipation made the meeting of Landon so sweet and so live! The UM House is gearing up for another summer season. This newsletter will share much of what you may want to know about our summer schedule. During the 2017 season you can follow the House activities online at umhouse.blogspot.com thanks to hosts Bob and Karen Douds. It will be almost like being there. But even better will be if you can come in person from June 24- August 27 we will be LIVE! Brenda Baird, President On April 4, 2017, the new president of Chautauqua Institution, Michael Hill, was interviewed by the Buffalo, New York PBS television station, WNED. This interview was taped before a live (but silent) audience of which my husband and I were part. It was equally fascinating to see how the interview was produced as well as to hear the lively views of the new president. Following the taping, the audience had a chance to ask questions of Mr. Hill. A reception capped off the event which gave me an opportunity to invite the new president to visit the UM House anytime. Thanks to Larry Baird for capturing the moment. Brenda Baird and Michael Hill

2 The United Methodist House News Page 2 Greetings from our United Methodist House Host Couple nited Methodist Ho se Cha ta q a What is missing???? It is YOU (U), of course!!! While we love the beautiful home dating from 1888, enjoy the Institution s programs, appreciate the spirit that is Chautauqua what keeps us returning for amazing summers is YOU! We so value the friendships we have made and the opportunity to know more guests and visitors to the porch each summer. Whether you will stay with us for a week or visit for a few minutes, know we welcome you. Remember, even if you aren t staying with us, we have some terrific programs during the week and YOU are invited to attend. Begin your week by worshipping with us in our chapel at 9am on Sunday. On Tuesday, our Chaplain s Chat is at noon and Thursday evening join us for cappuccino or iced coffee and discuss a topic chosen by our chaplain of the week. Bob and Karen Douds, Host Couple Property Committee News Looking forward to seeing YOU on the porch! Spring is here, everything is turning green and the mud is starting to dry out. We look forward to getting everything ready for the new season. Personally, I enjoy getting out the furniture and doing other preparations in spring and summer more than putting things away in the fall. The boiler that heats the floor in the chapel was replaced this winter as scheduled. We are in the process of getting new packing for the hydraulic cylinder for the elevator, which should be completed by the end of April. The brick road in front of the house has taken a beating as well as the southeast corner of the lawn, due to heavy construction equipment used in the Amphitheater rebuilding. Amp construction seems to be coming along well. You can follow the progress through photos and two live-stream web cameras at ciweb.org/amp. The picture of the Amp was taken from the porch balcony on April 13. Come join us during our two work weekends scheduled for June 9 th &10 th and 16 th & 17 th. The house is available for workers to stay. Those who stay will need to provide for their meals. Participants usually go out for dinner Saturday evening. All are welcome to join us. Contact Debbie at Hurlbut Church for room reservations. For those who want to get an early start, I will be there both Friday afternoons. We will start work around 9 am Saturday. Come have fun and good fellowship as we work together to get the house ready for the season. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at pamconradhow@yahoo.com or Conrad Howard, Property Chair

3 The United Methodist House News Page 3 Spring Greetings from the Finance Committee! Many of us have been keeping tabs on the new Amp construction via the Institution s Amp Cam. Living near Chautauqua year-round and attending Hurlbut Memorial UMC, I ve also been able to check it out in person on Sundays as I head for home after morning services at Hurlbut UMC. It will be interesting to see how our visual sight lines and ability to hear the programming will be affected in the coming 2017 Season! As usual, we have had a number of planned building projects (new foundation and new gas boiler) as well as an unexpected expense (major elevator repair), which have diminished our funds. The Board truly appreciates the generous support you provide through gifts and bequests, which are critical to our United Methodist House. On behalf of the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors, I would ask you to prayerfully consider a financial gift this year. Mike Corey, Treasurer & Finance Chair 2017 United Methodist House Chaplains Week 1 6/25 6/24 Rev. Stephanie Gottschalk, Volunteers in Mission and Mission Director for WPAUMC revgottschalk@gmail.com Week 2 7/2 7/8 Rev. Donald Messer Rocky Mountain Conference Executive Director Center for Health and Hope, focusing on global HIV and AIDS gobalaids@gmail.com Week 3 7/9 7/15 Rev. Holly Nye, Pastor of Burnt Hills UMC, Upper New York hnye@nycap.rr.com Week 4 7/16 7/22 Rev. Ed Bailey, Executive Director of United Methodist Foundation WPA baileye@umfoundation.org Week 5 7/23 7/29 Rev. Anthony Fallisi, Pastor of Holiday Park UMC, WPA tfallisi@holidayparkumc.org Week 6 7/30 8/5 Rev. Brooke Newell, Pastor of Potsdam UMC, Upper New York Brooke@cjgreen.net Week 7 8/6 8/12 Rev. Heather Murray Elkins, West Virginia UMC, Professor at Drew Seminary helkins@drew.edu

4 The United Methodist House News Page 4 Week 8 8/13 8/19 Bishop Peggy Johnson, UMC Philadelphia Area Bshpajohnson@aol.com Week 9 8/20 8/26 Rev. Emily Huyge, Pastor of Mexico UMC in Mexico, NY Upper New York emhuyge@gmail.com Final Weekend Rev. Larry Homitsky, President of The United Methodist Church Union and Pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh Revlarry@umchurchunion.org Reservation Information for the Chautauqua Season Two rooms are available for the 2017 season, Week 9. A waiting list is maintained in case there are cancellations. Call (716) Any United Methodist or Member of the United Methodist House may make reservations for the Chautauqua Season. Members are those who have financially contributed to the UM House in past years. Reservations may only be made by calling (716) after 9 am on the first Monday of October (United Methodists and Members) or after 9 am on the first Tuesday (everyone.) Reservations will be taken over the phone on a first come first served basis. Messages for reservations will not be accepted. Individuals may rent a room or the suite for only one week each season. A waiting list will be maintained in the event of cancellations. A week during the Season is from 3:00 pm, Saturday to 10:00 am the following Saturday. A reservation will be confirmed only if a $200 deposit is received within two weeks. The balance is due in full before April 1. In the event of a cancellation, any funds paid will be returned only if the room can be re-rented. Weekly Room Rental Rates Chautauqua Season Boehm Room $675 (This room is slightly smaller) - 2 people in twin beds All other rooms $775 (Four rooms) - 2 people in twin beds Wesley Suite $1,350 (Two room suite) - 4 people in twin beds and 2 people in convertible chair/beds Reservation Information for the Retreat Season (Off-Season) Reservations for the retreat season are invited at any time up to 3 years in advance by calling (716) The retreat season is from Labor Day through May. Retreat Season Rental Rates for the entire house (United Methodist groups) $100 per day (day use only) $425 per two-night stay Retreat Season Rental Rates for the entire house (Non-United Methodist groups) $600 per two-night stay Available Dates in /1-9/3, 12/8-12/10, 12/15-12/17 Available Dates in /16-3/18, 3/23-3/25, 3/30-4/1, 4/6-4-8, 4/13-4/15, 4/20-4/22, 5/4-5/6, 8/31-9/2, 12/7-12/9, 12/14-12/16, 12/21-12/23 House Rules Like all fine historic accommodations, the UM House is 100% non-smoking! Only seeing eye pets are allowed. As in all United Methodist facilities, alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

5 The United Methodist House News Page 5 United Methodist House Trustees Class of 2017 (Upper NY) Brenda Baird bbaird52@aol.com Lee Mount leelaine@twcny.rr.com Carolyn Stow pastor.carolyn.stow@gmail.com Class of 2018 (Chautauqua Community) Willow Brost willowb74@live.com Mike Corey corey@mikecorey.com Conrad Howard pamconradhow@yahoo.com J. Howard Wright (none) Class of 2019 (Western PA) Meeting Schedule Board Meeting Jun 16, 3 pm Spring Work Weekends Jun 9-11 & Jun Board Meeting Jul 12, 3 pm Annual Meeting Jul 12, 4 pm Board Meeting Aug 28, 3 pm All meetings at the United Methodist House Committees meet prior to Board Meetings at the call of the chair. Newsletter Article Deadlines Sept 1, Dec 1, May 1 Roger Brumagin Barry Lewis Beth Nelson Ex-Officio Sherri Rood Joe Patterson Judie Peterson Chuck Bolan Carmen Perry Host Couple Karen and Bob Douds Retreat Season Hostess Debbie Caruso firstaid@velocity.net bl643lewis@yahoo.com BethLNelson1@gmail.com sherrirood@unyumc.org emdsjp@gmail.com japete@windstgream.net chonnie@twc.com carmenperry10@yahoo.com douds2@comcast.net debbiecaruso99@gmail.com About the United Methodist House The United Methodist House is located at 14 Pratt Ave, directly behind the Chautauqua Amphitheater. It was built in 1888 as a Methodist Episcopal Headquarters for approximately $4,000 ($100,000 in today s dollars). The original trustees included Chautauqua founders John Vincent and Lewis Miller. Job Opening The United Methodist House at Chautauqua Institution is seeking a Financial Secretary. This position is paid a small annual stipend and responsibilities include: Banking, record keeping, and reporting of all monies collected. Work with the Hurlbut Church office as UM House summer and retreat season reservations are received. Serve as a member of the UM House Finance Committee Attend Board of Trustee meetings 3 times a year. For more information or to apply, please contact: Brenda Baird, Trustee President bbaird52@aol.com, or Mike Corey, Finance Chairperson corey@mikecorey.com

6 The United Methodist House News Page 6 With gratitude, we thank Those who have made possible the ministry of The United Methodist House at Chautauqua In the year 2016 Benefactors of $500 and Up Chautauqua Catholic Community, Bob and Karen Douds, Rev. Gene M. & Joy Ferguson, M. Fletcher and Elsie O. Gornall Fund of the Erie Community Foundation, Dr. Richard P. and Karen Heitzenrater, Robert E. & Mary Kemmerer, Frances J. Lopus, Gerald P. Maloney, Timothy J. Mattocks, Thomas P. Spier, Rev. Donald E. & Shirley Struchen, Dr. Richard TenHaken, United Methodist Women of Warren PA Sustaining Members $250-$499 Nancy J. Adams, Rev. Larry & Brenda Baird, Dr. Bruce D. & Barbara Burr, Chautauqua Men s Club, Mr. & Mrs. Healy, Rev. Harold R. & Peggy Kelly, Robert J. & Carol McKiernan, Lawrence R. & Carol Sewell, Gerald R. & Christine Siess, Mary Urban-Keary, D. Henry Watts, Bishop & Mrs. Peter D. Weaver, and Robert F. & Katherine Williams Patrons $100-$249 Linda J. Almasy-Hohman, Kay B. Brown, Penelope L. Brown, Rev. J. Fay & Ruth Cleveland, Michael A. & Laura Corey, Ronald L. & Carol Corsaro, Dick & Lorena Crosby, Dr. David W. & Beverly Doupe, Dr. Roger A. & Carol Forden, Thomas L. & Narda Funk, Dr. William T., Jr. & Fann Greer, Hamburg United Methodist Women, Virginia W. Heath, Dr. Ronald R. & Joyce Hoellein, Kenneth M. & Beverly Humbert, Richard C. & Shirley Ingraham, Nathan A. & Dorothy Ivey, John A. & Juanita Jackson, Ardelle E. Johnson, Jane B. Kennedy, Alice W. LaGraves, Ernest H. & Lois Lawrence, Rev. Barry L. & Andrea Lewis, Craig A. & Kathy Lopus, Judy Loveless, W. Garner & Louise McNett, Merle H. & Linda Meashey, Robert N. & Gloria Merenick, Nikki Morey, Rev. Beth L. Nelson, Christine P. Nieman, Iris November, Judie Peterson, Chris & Susan Redmond, Mr. & Mrs. Harley E. Rex, Rev. Robert F. & Nancy Richards, Glenn C. Rodgers, Frederick J. & Beverly Rowland, Willam J. & Mary Jane Russell, C. Nels & Lois Sandberg, Rev. S. James Schmittle, David G. & Cynthia Shuff, Rev. Douglas J. & Celia Thompson, Leonard M. & Linda Tompkins, Harold H. Uble, Don & Amy Weaver, Jean M. Wood, Phyllis M. Wood, and Rev. J. Howard & Carol Wright Donors of $50-$99 Charles M. & Bonnie Bolan, Catherine L. Cassidy, Janet H. Fitts, G. A. Fleming, Pauline George, Frances B. Gunner, Michael & Elizabeth Hansen, Eloise H. Hedstrom, Mary K. Hilmey, Louise H. Howe, Duane R. & Anne Marie Lenhardt, David P. & Marian Lubba, Rev. F. Victor & Barbara Metivier, John C. & Kathleen Pearson, Dr. John H. & Nancy Peterson, Kathleen F. Petco, Charles W. & Rev. Sandra Rogers, Rev. Paul E. & Carolynn Schrading, Loy D. Thompson III, Marlene A. Varner, Joanne W. Vineyard, Joseph E. & Jeanie Wiest, Col. Howard E., Jr. & Nancy Wilcox, and Zonta Club of Jamestown Friends up to $49 Anonymous, Ray & Marisa Albridge, Betty Lou Albright, Virginia E. Archer, Christ First UMC United Methodist Women, Margaret P. Colucci, Julie M. Dougherty, Ralph P. Edwards, Janice Eichberg, J. Victor & Cynthia Erickson, Martha A. Fisher, Charles & Mary Friederich, John Fritschner, David R. Green, Douglas & Susan Grove-DeJarnett, John F. & Marilyn Henning, Gerald K. Hornung, Patricia R. Hurley, Martin F. & Patricia Idzik, Daniel B. & Susan Kasten, David F. & Mary Keller, Nora L. Malcolm, Barbara R. Manhardt, Lisa A. Marchal, Edward J. & Jane McCarthy, Kathleen Morando, James R. & Anna Marie Neutrelle, Rev. Robert E. & Nancy Osgood, Sharon R. Parker, Thomas D. & Margaret Sleeman, Danie Lee & Ralena Smith, Kenneth C. & Priscilla Stenman, Anne H. Surrette, Mark R. & Phyllis Terwilliger, Evangeline G. VanTries, E. Philip Wilson and Joy F. Wilstead Gifts to our Endowment Fund Virginia E. Archer

7 The United Methodist House News Page 7 Gifts to the House Restoration Fund Thomas L. & Narda Funk, Nathan A. & Dorothy Ivey, Nikki Morey Gifts for Roof and Foundation Repairs Rev. Gene M. & Joy Ferguson, Ardelle E. Johnson, Nora L. Malcolm William J. & Mary Jane Russell, Thomas P. Spier, Dr. Richard TenHaken, Leonard M. & Linda Tompkins and Jean M. Wood Gift in Memory of Rev. H. Pat Albright and in Honor of Betty Lou Albright Frederick J. & Beverly Rowland Gift in Memory of Jack Getman Rev. Robert F. & Nancy Richards Gift in Memory of Fletcher and Elsie Gornall Frederick J. & Beverly Rowland Gifts in Memory of Dr. Robert Spier Frances B. Gunner, Mr. & Mrs. Healy, Eloise H. Hedstrom, Mary K. Hilmey, Martin F. & Patricia Idzik, Dr. John H. & Nancy Peterson, Thomas P. Spier, & Phyllis M. Wood Gift in Honor of Judie Peterson Anonymous Donations for Use of Building Chautauqua Catholic Community, Chautauqua Men s Club and Zonta Club of Jamestown The kindness and generosity of our many donors throughout the year is most sincerely appreciated. It is with deepest gratitude that we thank each and every one of you who make possible the ministry of the United Methodist House in Chautauqua, and we welcome you to share in the hospitality found here as often as possible. If we have inadvertently missed anyone, please forgive our mistake and let us know so we can say thank you and correct our records. May many blessings be yours. Judie Peterson, Financial Secretary

8 United Methodist House P.O. Box Pratt Avenue Chautauqua, New York Non-Profit Organization U. S. Postage P A I D Permit No. 52 Chautauqua, N. Y Address Service Requested The United Methodist House at Chautauqua A year around center for retreats and renewal at Chautauqua offering a positive, radiant expression of United Methodist Christianity. Providing for spiritual refreshment, quiet renewal, friendship and fellowship! The United Methodist House is centrally located at the heart of the Chautauqua experience. The United Methodist House is available yearround for church and family groups. Reservations for the Retreat Season (September May) are taken at any time. Reservations for the Chautauqua Season are available starting on the first Monday of October of the previous year. For information and reservations call (716) UMHouse.com UMHouse.blogspot.com facebook.com/unitedmethodisthouse