Baton Twirling Network

ABOUT US

The Baton Twirling Network was incorporated in 2002 by David Mindlin and Karen Cammer and is a family operated organization that believes in its Mission Statement:

Building overall character and expanding life experiences through baton twirling and associated athletic and artistic activities.
     It is our hope that everyone who experiences one of our events will leave feeling they have learned something. That they have been helped in the efforts to reach their full potential. So much can be learned in the non-competitive arena. FUN is a great catalyst.
     Our clinics, workshops and camps have expertly scheduled curriculum that encompasses baton twirling and related activities for every age and ability level; for the athlete as well as the professional. We pride ourselves on hiring only the very best and dedicated of staff.
     We want to offer everyone..... whatever they believe they have a need for. All are welcome! All suggestions for future events and curriculum are gratefully accepted.

COME EXPERIENCE BATON TWIRLING AS YOU NEVER HAVE BEFORE!

BIOS

Directors:

David Mindlin, President
David is from Manhattan, New York. He is a graduate of Yale University and Georgetown University Law School. He owns and operates a successful file management company in North Bergen, New Jersey. David brings to the organization a vast background in law and business and believes that all children should have an equal opportunity to participate and grow personally through the sport of baton. He actively pursues the accomplishing of BTNI’s mission for all participants, which is; Building overall character while expanding life experiences through baton twirling and associated athletic and artistic activities. David is the #1 Fan of all athletes who participate in any BTNI event.

Karen Cammer, Director

Karen is from Long Island, New York. She is a certified coach and judge and made baton twirling her career choice right out of high school. Karen was a lifetime member, former captain and coach for the infamous Huntington Thunderers Live Show Corp. She also was the coach of the Greenwood Lake Cavaliers Live Parade Corps of New Jersey for many years. Karen’s coaching background includes Mirage and PAL Sparklers both of Long Island as well as many recreational programs across Long Island. Karen’s dream is for every child in this country to experience even a little bit of the joy, thrill and success she has had via a lifetime of baton twirling experiences.

Staff:

Paige Campbell
Paige has been involved in the sport of baton twirling for over 30 years. She has been an accomplished athlete, respected coach and valuable judge. Paige enjoys dancing, traveling and attending concerts and professional sport events. She lives in California and teaches 5th grade at Hillbrook School. In 2005, she was selected by Johns Hopkins University for a "Teacher of the Year" fellowship. Her personal philosophy includes living each day to the fullest by working hard and playing even harder. She enjoys instructing camps and clinics throughout the US.

Kathy Forsythe

Kathy’s name is internationally recognized. She coaches throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She runs a highly successful recreational twirling program in Seattle. Kathy coaches beginner to world class athletes in solo and multiple baton events, freestyle, pairs and teams. She is especially adept at breaking material down and teaching coaches how to teach twirls successfully.

Ginnette Groome
USTA Master Judge and Certified Coach, Served on the US Technical Committee for 13 years and on the Essentials Commission for many years, where I helped establish the levels of compulsories and movement technique for the Competitive Achievement System.
Coach of several past and current Grand National Champions in various events. Have had athletes on the US World Team from 1991 to the present. Presently living in New Hampshire, but still a New Yorker at heart (and a Yankee fan)! Nationally Certified and Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Reflexologist and Internationally Registered Practitioner of the Bach Flower Essences. Adjunct Faculty member of the NY College of Health Professions for 14 years and presently teaching in the Massage School of the NH Community Technical College. Maintains a massage therapy practice in NY and NH and coaches baton twirling throughout the US and Canada.

KeriAnn Lynch
KeriAnn is originally from Londonderry, New Hampshire and now living in Boston. Through 18 years of twirling she has acquired approximately 43 NBTA National and World Open Championship titles. Fun Performances on her resume include;

• Two U.S Presidential Performances
• Carnival Cruise's Sensation
• The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• The Insight.com Bowl, Liberty Bowl, Gator Bowl, and Sugar Bowl Halftimes
• St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ireland
• 2003 NCAA Basketball Championship Game at the Super Dome (Go Syracuse!)
• 2 years as a contracted performer (twirl, dance, and fire manipulation) at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

KeriAnn was the Syracuse Orange Girl 2000-2004 and a Red Star Twirler since 1989. She now works as an instructor for the Red Star Twirlers and is the author of the twirling children's book "If At First You Don't Succeed..."

Dawn Riley
Dawn lives in North Babylon, New York. She is originally from Maryland. Dawn is a graduate of Hofstra University and is currently a Spanish Teacher. As an athlete she was most recently the 2005 International Cup Gold Medalist. Dawn is a former State and Regional Champion. She is a certified Coach and Judge.

Jackie Stewart
Jackie is and has been for many years a member of the USTA Board of Directors. She was Co-Chair of the U.S. Technical Committee for almost 20 years and now is a member of the newly formed Technical Advisory Group. She is the USTA’s National Judges Liaison, has been asked to serve as the Director of Education for USTA and is the chair of the World Baton Twirling Federation’s Judges Committee. Jackie is a certified coach and has a program that encompasses all level beginner through elite. She has coached many champions from the state level through and including the world championships. Jackie teaches in the USA and Canada as well as several other countries.