YAA Chairman’s Letter Fall 2018 My name is Patrick McDonald and I am the new chairman of the Yawgoog Alumni Association. My first summer at camp began in June 1997 when I stepped off a yellow school bus on Tim O’Neil Field, fresh off the Motor Vessel Cape Henlopen, run by the Cross Sound Ferry […]
On September 8, members of the Yawgoog Alumni Association and guests convened at the 407 Outfitters for a hike around Yawgoog Pond, followed by a cookout on the Dam. All attendees appreciated the break in the summer heat as they walked the Yellow Trail around the Pond. After the hike, all convened on the Dam […]
From left to right: Matthew Delva, Quintin Reynolds, Nick Donahue, Robert Kelley, Jack Thomas. The Yawgoog Alumni Association has been awarding scholarships to deserving Camp Staff Members since 1993. From 2001 through 2018, the Yawgoog Alumni Association awarded $79,500 in Staff Scholarships. Additional thousands of dollars were awarded from 1993 to 2000! In addition […]
A CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL FINCH – ALUMNUS FROM LAKE PLACID, FL Recently, I (Judy) had a great conversation (albeit mostly one-sided) with Mike Finch. One-sided conversations result from asking the question, “So, tell me about your involvement in Scouting and your time at Camp Yawgoog”. Here’s what Mike answered: “I started in Scouting when I lived […]
Order of the Arrow Seeks Help Documenting History Our local Order of the Arrow Lodge has been engaged for over a decade in documenting and preserving the history of the OA in our Council and predecessor councils. They have assembled an exceptional repository of lodge history and are looking for our help. If any of […]
August 4, 2018 Yawgoog Alumni Reunion All had a great time between the downpours and raindrops! Registration Table under the Bucklin Walkway to stay dry. Alumni did get a chance to congregate and chat when the rain ceased. Sale of duplicate display items from the Museum took place in the West Cabin. Director of Camping/Reservation […]
Charles Wilbar Utter, retired Editor and Co-Publisher of the Westerly Sun passed away on October 12, 2010. Charlie was not only the editor of the Westerly Sun but he was a great friend and supporter of Scouting in the Narragansett Council. He was also a good friend to Gus Anthony. I’m sure Charlie won’t mind […]
