In it together. We believe health is "not merely the absence of disease", and pursue opportunities to help others thrive. Through trust-filled partnerships, we identify areas of need, facilitate support, and invest in the future of others. Consider joining an upcoming service event or contributing to our scholarship fund.
COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
Board Liason
Michelle LeGrand
Michelle, a consultant for business & community development, holds a professional degree in social work from the U of Texas at Austin. With a non-linear path from counselor, to teacher, to program developer, and business owner, her career has noticeably been tied to education and health arenas. Passion for connecting with and helping others to achieve their best has been a common thread at each turn. A resident of Hunterdon since 2007, she serves in various volunteer roles at church and many local non-profits. As a Board Member, she is proud to promote the BaseCamp mission of physical, mental and social well being in the community.
As empty nesters, Michelle and her husband Rich are active members of BaseCamp Athletics. When not visiting their adult children, they strive for 1st place in the “Ignore Housework Division” while enjoying running, hiking, biking, or participating in the local races with friends.
Scholarship Coordinator
Alysia Puma
Alysia Puma has been a member of Basecamp 31 since its inception. As a year-round athlete in high school and a field hockey player at Swarthmore College, she has thrived in this local community where she is able to connect with like minded individuals who are still looking to live their best lives and find new avenues of growth. Inspired by others at various points in their journey, Basecamp and ProActivity have provided a fountain of support as Alysia ran ultra distances, the Grand Canyon, and various marathons including New York, Chicago, the Marine Corps, Rome, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Steamtown, and Boston, among others. Alysia teaches eleventh and twelfth-grade English at Hillsborough High School where she also serves as the assistant boys' cross country coach. She is proud of her commitment to public education which began in 1994. Alysia and her husband Eric, a competitive runner and the Hillsborough High School head soccer coach, live in Flemington.
Community Liason
Beth Sosidka
Beth is a proud member of the BaseCamp Walking Club on Saturday mornings! Through positive energy, team spirit, and new friendships, she found success in accomplishing challenging events such as Muscle Up 4 Art and many fun local races over the past 2 years. As the Community Liaison for the BaseCamp Service Committee it is an honor for her to serve the mission of creating a strong, healthy, thriving community. Beth connects groups serving Hunterdon County’s needs for mental, physical, or spiritual health with those who can help. She served as a Councilwoman for the Town of Clinton for 6 years. She's lived in Clinton for 27 years, where she and her husband Dave raised their two sons, Ben and Jon. Beth cares deeply about keeping the strong sense of a healthy community alive for children, adults, seniors, and animals too!
Making a Difference
BaseCamp 31 members are proud to live and serve in the communities of Hunterdon County. From annual "PLOGging" and other cleanup events around Earth Day, to helping out when the local food bank needs a hand, we're happy to pitch in.
Local organizations like the Family Harvest Success Center and America's Grow-A-Row help make lives better, and we like to help them succeed!
TALK TO US
1250 Route 31 N
Lebanon, NJ 08833