Walk #291
October 22–25, 2026
Lay Director: Karla Seaborn
Spiritual Director: Nancy Hammond
Calendar
Upcoming events
Chrysalis Flight
January 15–18, 2027
Lay Director: Jennifer McRae
Spiritual Director: TBD
Chrysalis Flight
February 12–15, 2027
Lay Director: Zach Ledford
Spiritual Director: TBD
Upcoming Walks
Walks scheduled for 2026
| Walk # | Dates | Lay Director | Spiritual Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 291 (Women) | Oct 22-25, 2026 | Karla Seaborn | Nancy Hammond |
Leadership
2026 Governing Board
Positions marked with an asterisk are non-voting, non-elected positions.
| Position | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Larry Bates | 850.218.6586 | savedbygrace010509@gmail.com |
| Vice Chairperson | Wendy Ross | 850.865.6669 | dawross@aol.com |
| Past Chairperson | Randy Brooke | 850.543.5337 | randyrbrooke@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Peggy Lynes | 850.582.3461 | magmegpeg@yahoo.com |
| Team Selection Chair | Cheri Perry | 850.217.2348 | ncheriperry@hotmail.com |
| Agape | Kristia Schmitt | 850.292.3509 | kks2blessed@gmail.com |
| 4th Day | Phil Coty | 334.695.6060 | phillip.coty@gmail.com |
| Blue Lake Camp Liaison | John Bozarth | 850.814.3394 | bozarjl@gmail.com |
| Community Lay Director for Emmaus | Iris Schipper | 850.685.7010 | iris@pbmgmt.com |
| Emmaus/Community Spiritual Director | Rev. Scott Hohn | 850.240.2289 | scottchohn@gmail.com |
| Chrysalis Lay Director | Cissy Scott | 251.510.7357 | cissyscott91@gmail.com |
| Spiritual Director for Chrysalis | Rev. Stacie Lee | 334.652.2535 | leestacie.sl@gmail.com |
| Treasurer * | Tom Risavalto | 850.585.7927 | trisalvato@gmail.com |
| Registrar * | Vida Straley | 850.206.1019 | straley.registrar@gmail.com |
| Community Support Coordinator * | Denise Heath | 850.865.5734 | heathgator@cox.net |
| Data Manager | Dawn Hall | 803.580.9487 | pinkgerberba71@gmail.com |
| LD Trainer | Joquita McKibben | 850.982.5959 | joy4heart@bellsouth.net |
| Newsletter Editor * | Larry Bates | 850.218.6586 | savedbygrace010509@gmail.com |
| Bluelake.us Webmaster * | Jim Reynolds | 850.261.9044 | web.master@bluelake.us |
| Agape Community Contact * | Sherry Hall | 803.580.9488 | BlueLakeEmmausWallAgape@gmail.com / agape@bluelake.us |
Candidates & Sponsors
Kairos Weekend resources
Blue Lake also links community members to Alabama and Emerald Coast Kairos Prison Ministry information.
Giving
Donations
Donations to the Blue Lake Emmaus Community may be made during Candle Light services or mailed by check.
Mail donations to
Blue Lake Emmaus Community
PO Box 820
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549