Camp Timberlane has always had a good reputation for its socials. Master Jim Goldstein was heard to say, impartially, “They’re the best in the Northwoods!” Most camps in the area have simply a turntable, few records, and a meek amplifier, to say the least. Timberlane boasts 600 watts of power, controlled through a Dynaco amp., two turntables, a computer-controlled cassette deck, an audio mixer, and a fully equipped light board, a creation of Jim Goldstein Productions, Inc.

The board is a conglomeration of color organs, a chase motor, dimmers, hand-controlled chase sequences, and indicator lights for everything above. The four-foot high structure is made of sheet metal, and feeds out electrical wire to the lights and strobe units it controls. Also not mentioned is a mirrored ball, which is connected to the lodge ceiling, and is controlled from the Goldie machine. Two short range spotlights are aimed at either sides of the ball, creating a rotating star pattern on the floor below.

The hours put into assembling this machinery, and setting it up for each social are well appreciated through the many compliments Jim and the camp receive.

This year we have had four socials. Two with Chippewa Ranch Camp, one with Camp Agawak, and a special one with Camp Otahnagon. The social with Otahnagon began after lunch and went on until the end of the night. During the afternoon the girls and the boys participated in activities together and ate dinner together. Later that night the dance took place. As is usual for socials the campers were split up between the two camps. During this particular occasion the younger campers were at Otahnagon while the older ones were here at Timberlane.