The Sequassen Alumni Association
The Sequassen Alumni Association is a group of adults devoted to service to Camp Sequassen and the preservation and perpetuation of its customs and traditions as they have developed from the camp's inception in 1927 to the present. The Camp is owned and operated by the Connecticut Yankee Council BSA



Current Officers
(October 2008 - October 2010)

President David Applegate
Vice President David Smith
Secretary / Treasurer Thomas Gordon
Ancient Advisor Bob Marzullo

Membership Requirements

Currently the only requirements for Associate Membership are that you are at least 17 years old and have camped at Sequassen. The ANNUAL dues of the Association are $25.00 for Full Membership (over age 21) or $10.00 for Associate Membership (ages 17 through 20). These dues are used for camperships, camp projects, donations to Camp, newsletters and mailing costs.

To hold an elected office one must be a Full Member (age 21 minimum and FIRST camped at Sequassen at least 5 years earlier). For membership details see Article I Section F of the bylaws.

An ANNUAL Family Membership for two or more qualifying members in the same household (same address) is available for $50. All applicants must be at least 17 years old and have camped at Sequassen. Some mailing limitations may be applied for each mailing. Each family member should submit a seperate application.

Click here to get an application which you can print out and mail

Camp Sequassen

Camp Sequassen is owned and operated by the Connecticut Yankee Council BSA which was recently formed by the merging of the Quinnipiac Council and the Fairfild County Council. The Ct. Yankee Council serves most of the New Haven and Fairfield Counties in southern Connecticut. The Camp is located in northwest Connecticut in New Hartford which is at the foot of the Berkshires. The five hundred-plus acres of diversified forest abounds with plants and wildlife. Being located on the crystal clear, mile long, spring fed West Hill Pond makes the waterfront an aquatic adventure paradise.

Summer Program

The camp offers many programs and facilities. An exciting Summer Camp program is provided for Scouts, Webelos and Cubs.

Rentals

Rentals of Cabins, Adirondack Shelters, Tent Sites, Dining Hall and other buildings and facilities are available when the Summer Camp is not in Session.

International Heritage

Sequassen is proud of it's seventy plus year history. International Camporees were held here in 1962, 1976, 1982, 1986 and 1992. Every year the staff includes several international counselors. Because of this the Camp has a strong international heritage, filled with many traditions of world brotherhood.

For more Camp Information contact the Camp Director/Ranger at

791 West Hill Road, Winsted, Connecticut 06098

(860) 379-2009


Alumni Patch Picture

Patch Symbolism

The Patch Symbolism

The Patch


The central figure is the eager beaver holding out the laurel leaves in friendship to all campers who will accept it.

The three laurel leaves are the symbol of Camp. Like the points of the Fluer-de-lis, they represent the three parts of the Scout Oath.

The eager beaver signifies service to the Camp by us as Scouts, as recognized by the ranger. Hopefully, the patch will signify service to the Camp by us as adults.

Sequassen's pines are perhaps the first thing one is aware of upon entering Camp. It is the nostalgic scent of the tall pine forest that arouses the senses and stirs our memories of those wonderful times spent at Camp

It is the cool refreshing nectar of the Hermit's Spring that beckons us to return year after year, as no doubt it will for the rest of our lives. It was the drink of that magic water that surely resulted in our first reunion and which tests the saying "He who loved the woods and drinks from the spring will return".

"The Trails Invite Us Still" is an excerpt from a poem written by Chief Samuel D. Bogan. The sentiment it conveys is most apropos to our Alumni.

The stars, like those on the trefoil Scout badge, stand for the ideals of Truth and Knowledge of the Scout movement. They guide us by night and suggest a scout's outdoor life.

The Patch


S.A.A. History


In 1975 a group of men were gathered at Camp Sequassen. They realized that they all had been campers 25 years before in the 50's. Someone suggested they meet annually at Camp for a reunion. This idea grew, bylaws were written and officers were elected. By the summer of 1976 the full Sequassen Alumni Association concept had developed.

Over the years the bylaws and requirements for membership have been modified, but the original purpose and intent has remained a constant.


Statement of Purpose and Intent

1. The Alumni's prime objective is "service" to Camp Sequassen and the preservation and perpetuation of its customs and traditions as they have developed from the camp's inception in 1927 to the present and including those especially begun by Chief Bogan.

2. The Alumni is dedicated to help restore the camp, or work with the Scout Executive on any other worthwhile projects that would benefit Camp Sequassen.

3. The Alumni is to annually sponsor a "Chief Bogan Honor Award" (the guidelines of which are on record with the secretary and can be modified from time to time by the membership).

4. The Alumni shall always refer to Samuel D. Bogan as "CHIEF" in any of its correspondence or when making any other reference to Chief Bogan

5. Chief Bogan and all deceased members in good standing shall have membership in perpetuity in this Association.

6. CHARTER MEMBERS: Those members who were present at the founding and first meeting of this organization are listed below.

Don Cornwall, Allan (Lynn) Hart, Ray Delehant, Harvey Hoffman, Pete DeLeonardo, Guy (Tonto) Lampo, Bill Farat, Bob Macklin, Attilio Fasano Jr., Allan Schwartz, Don Fowler, Vinnie Vannicola, Barry (Goldfinger) Gold, John (Zaniewski) Zane

BYLAWS, RULES AND GOVERNMENT
ARTICLE I
Organizational Name
General Procedures
Membership
ARTICLE II
Elections
Administrative Structure
Duties of Officers
ARTICLE III
Dues
Finances
ARTICLE IV
Meetings
ARTICLE V
Patch & Insignia Regulations
ARTICLE VI
Operating Committees



ARTICLE I
ORGANIZATION NAME - PROCEDURES - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION A ... ORGANIZATION NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Sequassen Alumni Association.

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GENERAL PROCEEDURES

SECTION B

Item 1. The Alumni shall conduct all meetings in accordance with "Roberts Rules of Order".

Item 2. All Alumni functions,unless specifically stated otherwise, shall be restricted to members and prospective members of the Association.

SECTION C

The "Statement of Purpose and Intent" of this Association can be amended as to aid in their meaning, added to as a means of enhancement or improving, but cannot be changed or otherwise altered in any manner that would detract from the original intent.

SECTION D

The Bylaws are amended by vote of the membership present at the annual Fall Reunion Meeting and/or Spring Meeting. Amendments and or changes must be sent in writing to all members at least 30 days prior to the voting of such amendments and/or changes, at a meeting called by the President.

SECTION E

A quorum shall be 10% of the membership in good standing.

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SECTION F... MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Item 1. Full Membership: An applicant must be at least twenty one (21) years of age, have been a camper, scouter or staff member at Camp Sequassen at least five (5) years prior to his application date and also have paid his dues to the Association.

Item 2. Associate Membership: An applicant must be at least seventeen (17) years of age and less than twenty-one (21) years of age, and have spent at least one night at Camp Sequassen. The applicant is entitled to all rights and privileges of membership, with the exception of holding office.

Item 3. Honorary Membership: This should be extended to those persons who have contributed in an outstanding manner to the operation and preservation of Camp Sequassen.

Item 4. Auxiliary Membership: This should be extended to those persons who have assisted our Association by giving aid and support.


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ARTICLE II
ELECTIONS - ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS


SECTION A.... ELECTIONS

Item 1. Voting for the purpose of electing a President,Vice President,Secretary/Treasurer shall be held every two (2) years (on the even numbered years) and take place at the annual Fall Reunion Meeting.

Item 2. All terms of office (President-Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer) shall be for one term (2 years) except Ancient Advisor which shall be for two terms (4 years).

Item 3. Officers can be re-elected to serve in the same position for two consecutive terms only (a total of 4 years). They may be re-elected to that office after a lapse of one term.

Item 4. Voting for officers is open to the general membership.

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SECTION B ... ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Item 1. An Advisory Committee shall be made up, consisting of a Chairman (the Ancient Advisor) and five members, four of which serve at the pleasure of the President and one (the immediate past president) who shall serve for one term (2 years). The four members are appointed by the President.

Item 2. The Advisory Committee together with the Officers shall make up the Executive Board.

Item 3. The Chairman of the Advisory Committee (Ancient Advisor) shall,in the event of a deadlock,be the tie breaker vote on the Executive Board.

Item 4. The Executive Board can meet from time to time as the need may arise to recommend programs and committees.

Item 5. Positions on the Executive Board can only be held by full members.


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SECTION C ... DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

Item 1. The President shall preside over all meetings except the audit committee( which is exclusive of officers of the Alumni).

Item 2. In the absence of the President; the Vice President, Secretary,Treasurer and Ancient Advisor,shall preside in that order.

Item 3. The President shall have the power to appoint all committees.

Item 4. The Secretary/Treasurer must keep accurate minutes of all meetings and be prepared to mail out said minutes to the membership within 60 days or with the next newsletter which ever comes first. The Secretary/Treasurer must also keep accurate financial records and be prepared to present at meetings an accurate accounting of all expenditures and assets.

Item 5. The President has the power to create and fill new positions subject to approval by the Executive Board.


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ARTICLE III DUES & FINANCES

SECTION A ... DUES

Item 1. The annual dues as established by this Association shall be $25.00 (twenty five dollars) per individual per year; and $50.00 (fifty dollars) per family for Full Membership and $10.00 (ten dollars) per individual per year for Associate Membership. (A family is defined as multiple individuals living at the same address.) This amount can vary in accordance to the needs of the Alumni, but only by approval of its members by exercise of a By-Laws change.

Item 2. The fiscal year of the organization shall run from January 1st to December 31st.

Item 3. Dues shall be actively collected by the Secretary/Treasurer.

Item 4. The Secretary/Treasurer shall notify the membership, by notice in the newsletter, of the assessment of dues before the start of the fiscal year, so that dues shall become payable on or before the fiscal year.

Item 5. The Secretary/Treasurer upon written notice to a delinquent member (at least one year in arrears of dues) will revoke membership if payment is not forthcoming within 90 days of such notice.

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SECTION B ... FINANCES

Item 1. The membership may request that the President, form an audit committee exclusive of its officers, at any time, to audit the Secretary/Treasurer's records.

Item 2. At minimum,the Association must maintain from year to year an amount equal to the cost of sending at least two boys to camp under the "Chief Bogan Honor Award".

Item 3. Other than the normal operating expenditures necessary to operate the Association,the President shall be empowered to expend not more than $50 in any one month. Expenditures over that amount shall be subject to approval by the Executive Board. All expenditures shall be made for the benefit of the Alumni Association.

Item 4. The Executive Board may raise funds as needed to advance programs or offset debts without approval of the membership. This may be accomplished by whatever means deemed necessary,providing it meets the objectives and is in the best interest of the Association.

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ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS

SECTION A

The Alumni must hold a meeting of the membership at least twice a year: the annual Fall Reunion Meeting and the Spring Meeting.

SECTION B

. Notice of the biannual meetings must be sent to the membership in writing 30 days prior to the meeting date.


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ARTICLE V
PATCHES & INSIGNIAS

SECTION A ... Regulations

Item 1. Sequassen Alumni patches are to be worn by members in good standing only and as such,trading of the patch to non- members is not encouraged. If the patch is traded away,it should be made clear to the other party that only members of the Alumni are allowed to display the patch on their uniforms and jackets. All other Alumni logos and insignias may only be worn by members and/or their spouses.

Item 2. The Alumni Patch is to be worn 2" below the right shoulder seam on shirts and the same location or on the right pocket for jackets (at option of the wearer).

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ARTICLE VI
OPERATING COMMITTEES (SPECIAL & STANDING)

SECTION A

The following operating Committees shall be established and the President shall appoint their members

Item 1. Campership Committee: whose purpose it is to administer the Chief Bogan Honor Award to send or assist in sending two or more scouts from the Connecticut Yankee Council to Camp Sequassen for a period of one week each summer. The committee will also administer any other camperships whose administration and/or disbursement has been granted to the Sequassen Alumni Association.

Item 2. Camp Projects Committee: a service committee whose function it is to propose,plan and oversee various projects (constructions, restorations, etc.) that would benefit the camp by way of work weekends (the participants being the membership).

Item 3. Program Committee: an activities committee responsible for the planning and operation of the annual winter banquet and fall reunion.

Item 4. Sequassen Historical Committee: whose purpose is to gather, research and preserve all data, artifacts and memorabilia (songs, stories, people, events, etc.) of the Camp.

Item 5. Plaques and Memorial Committee: whose purpose is to initiate and present for the approval of the membership, such honors (awards, dedications, and memorials) as would be appropriate.

NOTE: Every Alumnus, who is able, shall serve on one or more of these committees. In this way each member shares in the responsibility for Alumni activities and projects.

Bylaw Index


Connecticut Yankee Council BSA

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The Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America serves most of New Haven and Fairfield Counties in southern Connecticut. It was formed by the merging of the Fairfield County and Quinnipiac Councils. The Council's Retail Store is also located at the Milford office.

Connecticut Yankee Council BSA

 60 Wellington Road, P.O.Box 32, Milford, CT 06460

(800) 333-7905 . . . or . . . (203) 876-6868


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