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Directors

Jeff Anderson: Jeff was the original Director for the Mountaineer Area Council COPE Course. He designed and started the construction of the course in 1992. He currently operates the COPE program for the Mountaineer Area Council, BSA. Jeff is the Assistant COPE Director at the New England Campus - National Camping School.

Year NCS Certified: 1992
Favorite Initiative Game: Preditor/Prey
Favorite Low Course Element: The Wall
Favorite High Course Element: Pirates Crossing

Send E-mail to: drrope@literati.com




Van F. Anderson, EdD: Van joined the COPE Staff in the spring of 1995. He works with a wide variety of groups, from Scouts to large businesses. Van is currently the Director of Professional Services for the National Recreation and Park Association. Each June Van is the Director of the New England based National Camping School.

Year NCS Certified: 1995
Favorite Initiative Game: Balloon Frantic
Favorite Low Course Element: Spider's Web
Favorite High Course Element: Zip Line

Send E-mail to: hotairav8r@aol.com




Phil Efaw: Phil started working with the Mountaineer Area Council COPE Program in the fall of 1996. He currently works with College aged groups, particularly from Fairmont State College. Phil is currently working on a degree from Fairmont State College.

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Year NCS Certified: 1993
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Send E-mail to: pefaw@fsc1.fairmont.wvnet.edu




Jay Jamison Jr.: Jay first worked with the Mountaineer Area Council COPE Program as a Construction Crew member. Jay has a long history of ropework with the EMS Rescue Squad from Monongalia County. He is employed as as an Electrical Technician in his family owned business of Jamison Electric.

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Year NCS Certified: 1996
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Brian Schuller: Brian has worked with the COPE Program for a number of years. In 1996 he joined the COPE Staff full time as a COPE Summer Camp Staff member. Brian runs the COPE Program for a number of College and Professional groups. He is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy from West Virginia University.

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Year NCS Certified: 1996
Favorite Initiative Game: Elbow Tag
Favorite Low Course Element: Poisonous Peanut Butter Pit
Favorite High Course Element: Pirates Crossing

Send E-mail to: bschulle@wvu.edu




Andy Wilkins: Andy has held many positions within Mountaineer Area Council for years. He joined the COPE Staff in the spring of 1996 and is responsible for a number of Scout groups which utilize the course. Andy is the owner of Wilkins Rentals in Morgantown, WV.

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Year NCS Certified: 1996
Favorite Initiative Game: Trollies
Favorite Low Course Element: Mohawk Walk
Favorite High Course Element: Giant's Ladder

Send E-mail to: awilkins@imagixx.net



Instructors

Dave Laishley: Dave was the first Instructor for the Mountaineer Area Council COPE Program. He works with a wide variety of COPE groups, from Scouts to large organizations. Dave is pursuing a Communications degree at West Virginia University.

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Year Certified: 1995
Favorite Initiative Game: Whitchit - Whatchit
Favorite Low Course Element: Artesian Beams
Favorite High Course Element: Sailor's Walk

Send E-mail to: laishley@access.mountain.net




Kevin Schuller: Kevin joined the COPE Staff in the spring of 1996. His work on the COPE Course ranges from Scout groups to large organizations. Kevin goes to Morgantown High School and enjoys a number of school related activities, one of his favorites is Drama.

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Year Certified: 1995
Favorite Initiative Game: Mine Field
Favorite Low Course Element: Artesian Beams
Favorite High Course Element: Burma Loops

Send E-mail to: u1b03692@wvnvm.wvnet.edu



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