Tree Talk: Be Crew, Not Passengers by Porter Barnes (2026)

In his inspiring Tree Talk, Waterfront Director Porter Barnes reflects on a family mantra born during the three years they lived aboard a sailboat: “Be crew, not passengers.” The saying encourages taking responsibility rather than passively letting life unfold. He connects this lesson to life at Pasquaney, urging campers to contribute actively and showing how doing so builds respect and influence.