Provides camperships in memory of Bryan Levy, a serial entrepreneur who had a special love for BB Camp. Bryan believed every child deserved the opportunity to experience the joy of Camp, build lifelong friendships, and create memories that last a lifetime.

Bryan grew up in the Seattle area and attended BB Camp as a child. From a young age, he was into electronics, which later led to him opening his own company, Eastside A/V. As a business owner, Bryan had a network of other small businesses owners, and they would regularly meet to find ways to support each other. Bryan passed away in 2019, and his camp friends set up this fund to continue his work of making camp accessible to everyone.

Funding camperships named in memory of Steve Kantor, who lived a life full of commitment to his family, volunteerism, good food, and laughter.

Steve grew up in Portland and was voted the Friendliest Man in his 1967 graduating class of Sunset High School. He attended University of Oregon as well as Lew & Clark Law School. After earning his CPA Designation and passing the Oregon bar exam, Steve joined the law firm of what it is today, Samuels Yoelin Kantor. A dedicated family man, Steve was a regular volunteer at many of Portland’s nonprofit agencies, and was known to have an incredible sense of humor. Steve passed away in 2021.

Funding camperships named in memory of Mike Gotesman, former BB Camp Director, MJCC Director of Youth Services, and counselor to many when they needed him the most.

Mike was the BB Camp Director in 1977 and 1978, known for his fun antics, love for sport, and putting camper care at the top of his priorities. In many ways, Mike’s care for campers was ahead of it’s time, and a precursor to the MESH work which continues to this day. Mike would go on to become a social worker focusing on child development. He was a mentor to generations of campers, staff, and lay leaders, bringing Jewish values and caring to everything he did.

Funding BB Camp scholarships in memory of Milt Carl, long-time chairman of the B’nai Brith Men’s Camp Association Board of Directors. He paved the way for us to follow.

Milt Carl was the Men’s Camp Association Board of Directors President starting in 1971, and stayed in that role for 35 years. During that time, he was the consummate fundraiser for Jewish agencies across Portland, especially for BB Camp and he laid the foundation so the next generation of the Men’s Camp Association could thrive. Milt’s top priority was raising money for camperships, giving every child the opportunity to attend BB Camp, so it is fitting that this campership fund is named in his honor.