The Mattatuck Messenger

The idea for a newsletter was the developed shortly after the death of our beloved friend and camp director, Tom Horan, on December 13, 1998. Former Scouts, camp staff members, and leaders came from far and wide to pay their respects to Tom. So many had questions about how camp was, or questions about former staff members. Many of us feel an obligation to help continue Tom's work. For some it will be to serve Scouting as a leader. For others it will be to help the Order of the Arrow or the Mattatuck Volunteers with work projects. Others may help by contributing money. This newsletter will give you information on how you can do these things. The sudden passing of Barney Surprenant further emphasizes the need for people to "step up to the plate". Our goal is to publish “Mattatuck Messenger” four times per year. We could have named it "Kenosha Log" after a camp newsletter from the 1950's, but felt it was important to use the name "Mattatuck" in the title. The name "Mattatuck Messenger" is borrowed from an old Mattatuck Council newsletter issued from time-to-time in the 1960's and 1970's. Most issues include:

• Dates of upcoming Order of the Arrow and Mattatuck Volunteer work projects.
  
  
• A “where is he now?” article on a Mattatuck Scout or leader from years past.
  
  
• “Trailblazers”, a story on one of camp's leaders from long ago.
  
  
• News about camp: new programs, buildings, staff reunions, present camp staff, etc.
  
  

We'd like to hear from you. If you have a story to tell, mail it or e-mail it. Have an old photo you'd like to share? Need to locate an old friend? Have a suggestion for a future article? Your input into the newsletter is most welcome.

Contact:
Joe LeClair
11 Altair Avenue
Plymouth, CT 06782
 [email protected]

Due to the cost of printing and mailing the newsletter, future issues of the Mattatuck Messenger will be distributed electronically.  To receive the electronic version, subscribe to the Mattatuck Volunteers Mailing List.

Issues

• No. 26 - Spring 2017
• No. 25 - Winter 2012-13
• No. 24 - December 2010
• No. 23 - August 2010
• No. 22 - July 2010
• No. 21 - March 2010
• No. 20 - Winter 2006-2007
• No. 19 - Fall 2006
• No. 18 - Spring 2006
• No. 17 - Winter 2006
• No. 16 - Winter 2005
• No. 15 - Fall 2003
• No. 14 - Summer 2003
• No. 13 - Spring 2003
• No. 12 - Fall 2002
• No. 11 - Spring 2002
• No. 10 - Winter 2002
• No. 9 - Fall 2001
• No. 8 - Summer 2001
• No. 7 - Winter 2000-2001
• No. 6 - Fall 2000
• No. 5 - Summer 2000
• No. 4 - Spring 2000
• No. 3 - Fall 1999
• No. 2 - Summer 1999
• No. 1 - March 1999

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