Kathy Canfield

Term ends 2025

Church Affiliation: St. Matthew's EC Church

 

Birthday: March 15

 

What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination?: I became a member of Seibert EC Church as a teenager and transferred my membership to Christ EC Church in 2013. I am a member of St. Matthew's EC Church in Emmaus.  I grew up at Waldheim but purchased my first very own cottage in 2006. I became involved in the Civic Association and served as President to the Civic from 2008-2012. I felt called to serve on the Board of Directors and was elected in 2010. A few years later, I was in charge of the Reservations for the park and in 2012 I became vice-president of the Board. I became president of the Board in the Spring of 2014 and served until 2022.

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of? I currently serve as chair for the annual Allentown Band Concert.

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy? The biggest blessing is to be a part of my granddaughters' lives on a daily basis. When they go home, you may find me at my sewing machine or embroidery machine creating.

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: As a kid, we would come swimming at the pool and as we got older, our youth group had many summer activities here and then, on occasion, we would sleep at my cousin's cottage. When my sister purchased a cottage here, I spent lots of time hanging out with her during the summer. Now that I own a cottage, I love to set up my sewing machine on the front porch and make little projects while listening to the chirping of nature. In the evenings, I enjoy sitting out back, reading and watching the deer and reflecting on how creative God was to make all these creatures the way He did.

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are really good at? When I chose the name of my cottage, I had in mind the phrase "Whispers of Love" in my favorite hymn, Blessed Assurance. 

What is the best way to contact you? You can call or text me at 973-219-0288 or you can email me at canfield.kathy@gmail.com.

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Susan Mazza

Treasurer; Term ends 2026

Church Affiliation: Calvary Baptist

Birthday: April 26

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What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination?   My first visit to Waldheim was when I was four months old while my father, Rev. Harold P. Scanlin, was director for School of Methods youth camp during campmeetings. 

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of?

I currently serve as the Treasurer for the Association.

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy?

I enjoy skiing at Blue Mountain and walking my dogs in downtown Bethlehem.

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: I grew up in Evangelical Congregational churches in Myerstown, Lebanon and Richland as my father served churches in the area and taught at Evangelical Seminary.  I was also taken to Herndon, Rosedale and Waldheim campmeetings where I listened to my grandfather, Bishop Harold H. Scanlin, preach many times.

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are good at? I graduated from Eastern Lebanon County High School and from New York University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.  I have previously worked in the for-profit world and am now working full time in a non-profit.  I am married to Joseph Mazza, we are the parents of Michael, Katie and Grace Mazza. Our daughter, Grace, grew up at Waldheim where my parents live year-round.

What is the best way to contact you? You can reach me at waldheimtreasurer@aol.com or 610-217-3329.

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Craig “Snig” Siegfried

Board Member; Term ends 2024

Church affiliation: St. Matthews EC Church

 

Birthday: January 14

 

What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination? I was born in the EC denomination at Zion Allentown. I have been going to Waldheim about as long as I have been in the cottage, since 1973.

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of? 

Secretary of the Board and in charge of electrical at the park.

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy?

Something outdoors.

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: I used to swim in the pool until I was blue and then go up to the store and point to the penny candy until I finally spent a dime.

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are good at? I can play guitar OK.

 

 

Karen Berard

Swimming Pool; Term ends 2025

Church Affiliation:  Christ EC Church

 

Birthday:  February 25th

 

What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination?  I grew up in the park.  Since I was a kid, my dad did the electrical work and my mom would bring us to the pool to swim.  On Sunday nights, we went to services.  My uncle also had a cottage and we would visit my cousins all of the time.  When I was a kid, Seibert EC Church was a part of Waldheim and we had many youth group events there that I attended.  As an adult, I brought my children too Waldheim Pool to swim.  Being that at one time I had my lifeguard certification, once they were older, I would bring my children there while I was lifeguarding  It was something that I enjoyed doing.  I lifeguarded for 7 years at Waldheim.  I then got a cottage and it was a blessing.  My now adult children both have cottages there.  Waldheim is just in my blood!

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of?  I am the head of the Waldheim Pool Committee so I manage the lifeguards, pool schedule, events at the pool, etc.

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy?  On any given free day, you will find me either on FaceTime or Skype with my grandkids or my daughter or you will find me at the pool.  There is a good chance if it is summer, you will find me doing both of those things at the same time!

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory:  Going to the Sunday night services and summer youth group on Wednesdays.

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share?  Or something you think you are really good at?  I'll have to get back to you on that one too!

What is the best way to contact you? You can call or text me at 484-347-4670 or you can find me on Facebook.

 

 

Gayle Carls-Smith

Board Member; Term ends 2025

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Don Knier

President; Term ends 2024

Church Affiliation: Trinity EC Church
of Boyertown

 

Birthday: November 19

 

What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination? I wanted to get involved in ministry and Waldheim. We came here when our kids were young. My wife and I attend the Sunday night services. I am an EC pastor, currently associate pastor of congregational care at Boyertown Trinity EC Church. I grew up in the EC church.

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of? I am in charge of the Ministries Committee.

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy? I love spending time with my wife and family.

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: After Sunday night services, having ice cream or dessert and coffee with my wife, Susan, and Tim and Rupert.

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are really good at? I love to make meals and serve others. I am trying to be practical at Bible application in every day life.

What is the best way to contact you? You can reach me at spaceghost59@comcast.net or 484-347-9070

 

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Harrison Leuckel

Vice President; Term ends 2024

Church Affiliation: Horizon Church

 

Birthday: December 11

 

What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination? Nancy and I were introduced to Waldheim by Karen Berard, a friend and associate. We found the people to be friendly and the surroundings peaceful. We then purchased a “fixer upper” cottage #52, and we now call it Acorn Corner. We are members of an EC church.

What Waldheim committee are you currently on and are you chair of any? Grounds & Maintenance

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day? What hobby do you enjoy? In my spare time (when I have some), I usually read books or go fishing, both fresh water and salt water. I also collect old fishing lures, reels and bamboo poles.

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: I love the coolness of the woods, the friendship, Sunday services in the open air Tabernacle and the summer breakfasts and dinners at the Kumme Esse.

What is one unique thing about you that you would like to share? My wife, Nancy, and I make a good team who will tackle almost any project and we have fun doing it!

What is the best way to contact you?  You can call me at 610-730-3225.

 

Karen Ludwig

Stock/Lease Secretary; Term ends 2026

Church Affiliation: Bethany EC Church

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Birthday: July 30

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What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination? Approximately 30 years ago, my parents purchased a cottage at Waldheim Park. Until that time I didn't even know the Park existed. Once I became familiar with the Park, I fell in love with the peace and tranquility compared to the outside world.

What Waldheim committee are you currently on and are you chair of any? I serve as the Stock/Lease Secretary of the Association.

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day? What hobby do you enjoy? In my spare time I enjoy spending time at the pool with my grands or working in my garden.

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: All the memories I have of Waldheim are good. I love the ministry, people and fellowship.

What is the best way to contact you?  You can call me at 610-297-2587 or email at waldheimstocksecretary@gmail.com

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Don Smith

Cottage Committee; Term ends 2024

Church Affiliation: Ebenezer Reformed

 

Birthday: May 4

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What is the best way to contact you? You can reach me at dotti49@yahoo.com or 610-442-1393.

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JoAnn Grazer

Reservations  Term ends 2025

Church Affiliation: New Bethany EC Church

 

Birthday: November 28

 

What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination? I first came to Waldheim park many years ago when my sister bought a cottage. Then our mom and dad purchased Grace on 79 Ferndale Walk. After our dad passed away, I took over Grace and learned to love Waldheim in a Spiritual way. We enjoyed many Spirit filled times at our little cottage. What I love most about Waldheim is the peace you feel when you enter the park.

 

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of? I serve as Chair of the Reservations Committee.

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What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy? I love to watch my grandchildren play sports and granddaughter’s dance recitals. I love gathering at my cottage with family and friends.

 

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: During the pandemic mom and I would sit on the porch and listen to church and even have communion together. Our family made many precious memories in our special, Spirit filled gathering place! I could always feel Gods presence.

 

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are really good at? I am a really good friend and I love my family.

 

What is the best way to contact you? You can reach me at waldheimreservations@gmail.com or 610-451-6818.

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Janet Freeby

Term ends 2025

Church Affiliation: Bethany EC Church

 

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What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination? I started to come to camp as a young person. Our church would run a bus for Sunday School night. I just loved the outdoor services. The park has a special feeling, somehow, of being closer to God. Waldheim is surely a special place with a purpose of making God known. 

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What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of? I am new to the Board and have not yet been appointed to a committee.

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What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy? I love to cook.

 

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory: I always thought how wonderful it would be to have a cottage here and in June 2009 was able to make that possible.

 

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are really good at? I have been a member of an EC Church for 58 years and have served in my church as Bible School director, treasurer and steward.

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What is the best way to contact you? You can reach me at jfreeby052786@gmail.com or 484-464-1762.

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Nilda Santiago

Term ends 2026

Church Affiliation: Bethany EC Church

Birthday: 

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What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination?

I first came to Waldheim with New Bethany EC Church when they had a worship night about 8 or 9 years ago. I always wanted to buy a cottage here but at that time we weren’t able to afford it.

 

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of? If none, what is your area of interest or expertise that will be a benefit to the Association?

I don’t currently serve on a committee, as it is our first full season as cottage owners. I am skilled at doing clerical work. My husband and I love the peace of the Park.

 

What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy?

I work hard, so I enjoy resting and spending time with my friends and family. Maybe a backyard cookout.

 

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory:

One year when my children were younger, we took them camping to Tuscarora State Park. We stayed in a cabin and relaxed by the campfire at night! We all had a lot of fun camping in the woods. I have enjoyed bringing my grandchildren to the 4th of July parade and swimming pool at Waldheim. My husband, Heriberto and I enjoy Sunday evening ministry events.

 

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are good at?

I am good at doing the Lord’s work. I actually take pride in it.

 

What is the best way to contact you?

 I can be reached at:     Nilsan430@gmail.com or 610-504-0040

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Marlyn Sabastro-Potts

Term ends 2024

Church Affiliation: Bethany EC Church

Birthday: 

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What brings you to serve at Waldheim? What is your history with Waldheim and/or the EC denomination?

It is an honor to serve on the Board of Directors. I am an out-of-season resident in the Park. I am active in my church. I assist with cooking meals and help in any way I can. I bring my experience of working with people to achieve Association goals in a spiritual manner.

 

What Waldheim Committee are you currently on/are you in charge of? If none, what is your area of interest or expertise that will be a benefit to the Association?

I am currently serving on the Civic Association and am also being mentored by the Executive Board for the Screening Committee Chair position.

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What is your favorite thing to do on a free day/what hobby do you enjoy?

I enjoy cooking, cleaning and meeting new people.

 

Tell one summer and/or Waldheim memory:

I enjoy the 4th of July Parade and fellowship with my neighbors.

 

What is one unique thing about you that you'd like to share? Or something you think you are good at?

I am good at cooking, cleaning and organizing events.

 

What is the best way to contact you?

 I can be reached at: 484-695-6065