As a former "Camp Fire Girl" (back in the days when the organization was only for girls), I know the impact that the Camp Fire organization had on my life, the socializing that was made available, the life lessons learned. As an adult, I'm privileged to serve on the board of directors for the Willamette Council, and volunteer my time to maintain the organization's high quality programs and community outreach. The Willamette Council serves a growing population of at-risk youth in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, keeping them in a structured setting, teaching them skills that support the lessons they learn in school as well as teaching about respect for others, and offering productive outlets for energy and enthsiasm for learning.