Chuck "Papa" Hill †
I was raised on 120 acres in the great outdoors of Michigan's lower
Peninsula where the Maple River and Fish Creek meet. My love for all of
Gods creation began from my youth. I built my share of ground and tree
forts, dug caves, pieced together rafts, was a Boy Scout and hunted
everything in season. I became competent in small boat operations, small
arms, and competed in canoe racing.
After graduating from Pewamo-Westphalia High School I left the comforts of
home and attended Central Michigan University graduating with a Major in
Broadcasting and a Minor in Interpersonal and Public Communication.
Currently I'm working on a Masters degree at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
at
Corner Stone University.
My credentials include a Radio Telephone Operators Permit issued by the
Federal Communications Commission, with an emphasis in radio programming,
production, sales, equipment repair and maintenance. Formally trained in
first aid and CPR through the American Heart Association. Past member of he
Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Chaplain of the Jaycees, Stephen
Ministry Leader, adult bible study leader, Ducks Unlimited Associate
member,active member of the Fortune Bay Company of Sparta, Michigan,
experienced in expeditionary kayaking, cold weather survival, and I love
vegetable gardening. I'm currently licensed by the state of Michigan in
property and casualty, life, and health insurance. Hunt, fish, camp was
coined by yours truly, not some sporting goods chain store.
My wife Cindy quietly enjoys me getting out from under her
feet in all these
activities. We live in Greenville, Michigan and are happily married or at
least we were the last time I asked her. We have four children.
Team Qualifications:
Sweeper
- Soo Locks
and St Marys River Expedition 2004
Expedition Leader
- Manitou Islands Expedition 2003
Sweeper - Michipicoten Expedition 2001
Sweeper - Agawa River Portage Expedition 2002
Assistant Instructor - Advanced Ropework 2003
