Girl Scouts USA
Seymour falls under the Waterbury Service Center of the Connecticut Trails
Council of Girl Scouts USA. Scouting offers an informal educational
program designed to inspire girls with high ideals of character, conduct,
patriotism and service, and to help them to become happy and resourceful
citizens.
The organization is open to all girls between the ages of 5 and 17 and to adults
who accept the Girl Scout promise and law.
Troops usually meet weekly, but this may vary according to the interest and
needs of members. In addition to troop activities, members can participate
in events sponsored by the Connecticut Trails Council and GSUSA. These
events include crafts, nature study, camping, community service and physical
fitness.
The Seymour Service Unit Manager is Joan Daly 203-881-5502. The
Waterbury Workbase, 203-757-1340, can also provide information.
Healthy Valley 2000
The mission of Healthy Valley is to improve the health and quality of life in
the community by making the Valley a better place to live, work, raise a family
and enjoy life. Underlying this mission is a commitment to maintain Valley
unity through regional cooperation; work to enhance community image and pride;
better use the Valley's resources, especially its two major rivers, and embrace
cultural diversity.
Those seeking additional information about Healthy Valley 2000 may call
203-732-3942.
Junior Fire Department
This group is open to any student living in Seymour between the ages of 14 and
18. It meets weekly. Members are able to respond to emergencies with
the town's Fire Department. The students also fill support rolls.
Due to OSHA regulations, students may not be directly involved in fire
suppression, but it is a challenging, fun organization that trains future
firefighters.
Those interested may leave a message at 203-888-1909
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the largest lay organization in the Catholic Church
with over 1.6 million members. Locally, many local charities are helped
throughout the community. Local information is available at 167 Main
Street, Seymour and by calling 203-888-2825.
Morning Star Lodge #47 AF&AM
Morning Star Lodge is recognized by the Grand Lodge of Connecticut. It is
a fraternal organization. The lodge contributes to the Masonic Charity
Foundation and is affiliated with the Masonic Coleman Hospital, a health care
facility which is open to the public.
The lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays monthly, except July
and August, during Grand Lodge and on holidays, in the Swan Building, Broad
Street. Membership is open to residents who are over the age of 21 years.
Lodge secretary Robert Peck, can be reached at 203-888-9698 for additional
information.
Olive Chapter #26 Order of
the Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star seeks to provide an organization where women and
men with high moral and social character may contribute time, energy and wisdom
to the order for the good of all mankind. Olive Chapter works to support
cancer research, the heart fund, adult and youth scholarships, Masonic
charities, the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children and its Burn Centers and
local food banks.
Membership is open to master masons and their wives, daughters, mothers,
sisters, granddaughters, nieces and daughters-in-law over the age or 18.
The chapter meets the first Friday of each month, except for July and August, at
the Congregational Church, Broad Street. Jane Tuttle, secretary,
203-888-6572, may be called for additional information.
Parent Teacher Associations
All three elementary schools have active PTAs. Each is affiliated with the
National PTA and strives to promote the welfare of children in home, school and
community, raise the standards of home life and to bring a closer relationship
between the school and home. Events held throughout the year include
holiday parties, book fairs, science fairs and after-school programs.
Information about the PTAs may be obtained by called Bungay School 203-888-9009,
Chatfield School, 203-888-4640, and Anna LoPresti School, 203-888-2009.
Pop Warner Football
Seymour Pop Warner is recognized as a member of the national Pop Warner
organization, which is the only national youth football and cheerleading
organization in the USA. The organization requires "satisfactory" academic
progress to participate. Pop Warner has stringent safety rules, one
of which is an age-weight schematic. This system insures maximum safety.
Pop Warner has a "no-cut" rule, which means that tryouts aren't allowed.
First-come, first-on is the way it works. Games and practices are held at
the Seymour High School. Those seeking additional information may call
203-888-2801or go to the web-site at
www.seymourpopwarner.com.
Pumpkin Festival
Association
The Pumpkin Festival is held each September at French Memorial Park. Admission is
free. Featured activities include rides, contests, and prizes for
youngsters; art and crafts and food booths. The festival gives local
organization the opportunity to raise funds. It operates on a non-profit
basis; net proceeds benefit worthy causes in the community. Membership is
open to those wishing to join on the recommendation of a present member.
Membership work is voluntary; there are no paid positions and there are no dues.
Meetings are called as needed by the chairperson on a monthly basis. The
annual meeting is held at the close of the fiscal year when the election of
officers takes place. Those seeking additional information you can contact
Alex Danka, President at 203-881-3400 or email at
pumpkinfestivalbooth@hotmail.com.
Republican Town Committee
The Republican Town Committee acts as a vehicle for nominating candidates for
town offices, as well as supporting the party's activities and its elected
officials. Membership is limited to 50 residents who are registered
Republicans. Candidates for membership are elected by a majority vote of
the town's registered party members. The committee meets the third
Thursday monthly. It also conducts periodic fund-raising events to raise
money for election campaigns and other party functions. Information about
the committee may be obtained from the RTC, Chairman Bill Paecht,
BillPaecht09@aol.com
Seymour Fish and Game Club
Located on Chestnut Tree Hill Road, Oxford, the 350-member club, which has been
in existence since 1930, offers trap shooting until 9 p.m. each Tuesday and
Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Club members also hunt
pheasant on leased land.
The club is active in the community, sponsoring a fishing rodeo, presenting
scholarships to Seymour High and Nonnewaug High School students who plan careers
in science-related fields, and donating to each of the Oxford elementary
schools. Information about the Seymour Fish and Game Club may be obtained
at the Town Clerks Office at Seymour Town Hall or by calling (860) 424-3200 the
DEP Parks and Recreation Department.
Those seeking additional information may go to the web-site at
http://www.seymourfishandgame.com.
Seymour Garden Club
The Seymour Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Shady
Knoll, 41 Skokorat Street. There are no meetings in June, July, or August.
The local club ascribes to the same ideals as the National Council of State
Garden Clubs, Inc., which "promotes conservation of natural resources,
environmental awareness, community awareness, community service projects,
outreach programs for youth and international affiliates; encourages civic
development and legislative advocacy."
The NCSGC "awards annual college scholarships, sponsors courses in environmental
education; flower arranging, gardening study, landscaping design and encourages
good horticultural practices.
The Garden Club has constructed a flower and vegetable garden for the residents
of Shady Knoll and hope to plant an area close to the Seymour Historical
Society. Meetings are open to the public. Those interested in
membership or activities may call 203-881-1393.
Seymour Historical Society
The Seymour Historical Society was organized in 1975. In 1988 their
collection of artifacts was moved to the former home of Miss Katharine Matthies,
a local philanthropist, at 59 West Street. The museum serves as a
historical resource center and is open for tours, local historical research, and
genealogy by appointment. Eight historical/educational programs are
presented at the museum each year, generally on the last Sunday of the month
(February-May and August-November). Availability of the speaker may dictate a
change of date or location. A program is currently being restructured for
use in schools or at the museum.
To contact the Seymour Historical Society and for information, call 203-888-7471.
Seymour Historical Society has a website.
Please visit the following link for any information and events.
http://sites.google.com/site/seymourhistoricalsociety/Home
Seymour Land Conservation
Trust, Inc.
The purpose of the Seymour Land Conservation Trust is to preserve the natural
resources of the Town of Seymour: water resources, wetlands, woodlands and open
spaces, including plant and animal habitats. It also is interested in the
preservation of unique historic and scenic areas.
The Land Trust seeks wise and responsible management of local woodlands, open
spaces and water resources. One of the trust's chief concerns is the
potential loss of Seymour's forest land through over-development or neglect.
Annual event sponsored by the trust include a Fishing Rodeo at Legion Pool,
hikes and nature walks and a December visit from Santa Claus. Please
contact the Land Trust President, Alex Danka at 203-881-3400 for more information or visit the LandTrust at 13 Chatfield
Street, Seymour, CT, Or go to
www.seymourlandtrust.org
Seymour Lions Club
Lions are members of community service clubs, dedicated to the idea that the men
and women who live in a community are in the best position to know who needs
help and why. The association is both non-political and non-sectarian.
Lions are now best known for sight-related programs, including Sight First, the
world's largest blindness prevention program. The Seymour Lions Club is in
District 23A and meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month
at John J. Sullivans, Ansonia, CT. Those seeking additional information
please contact Lions Club Secretary, Melissa Smith Poynton at 203-430-9356.
Seymour-Oxford Newcomers Club
The Seymour-Oxford Newcomers Club is a women's social and civic group dedicated
to raising funds for local charities. Membership is open to any resident
of Seymour or Oxford. The club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday
of each month at the Seymour Public Library. The club is host of the Heart
and Home Craft Fair and also sponsors adult and children socials and parties for
members of the club. Those seeking additional information may call Therese
Kennett 203-888-9707.
Seymour Volunteer Ambulance
Association
Membership in the Seymour Volunteer Ambulance Association is open to those 16
years of age and older. Seymour Ambulance provides all necessary training.
Previous training as an Emergency Medical Technician is preferred, but not
required. The association can always use more volunteer staff. It
pays day care expenses for parent volunteers who have small children not yet in
school. Those interested in volunteering should call Scott Andrews at
203-888-8843.
Seymour-Oxford Rotary Club
The Seymour-Oxford Rotary Club, part of Rotary International, is an organization
of business and professional persons united worldwide to provide humanitarian
service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build good
will and peace in the world. Those who live or work in Oxford and Seymour
and serve in a management position are eligible to join. Meetings are at 7
a.m. every Thursday at the Sandwich Man Restaurant, Klarides Village, Route 67,
Seymour.
The organization conducts a number of fundraisers to benefit the Seymour and
Oxford communities. Members serve on committees dedication to community
service, vocational service, international service, club service and
fundraising. The club annually awards a number of scholarships to students
from Oxford and Seymour. Those seeking additional information may call
President Nancy Valentine (203) 734-6945.
Seymour Soccer Association
The mission of the Seymour Soccer Association (SSA) is to provide a means of
recreation to all the children of Seymour while promoting the sport of soccer
and developing the skills of individual players. SSA’s vision is to create and
encourage an environment consistent with good
sportsmanship, physical fitness, respect,
team play, and having fun. As the great coach John Wooden said, “Sports do not
build character. They reveal it.” It is our hope that Seymour’s young people
will indeed reveal their character and realize the joy that participating in
soccer brings.
The objectives of SSA are: to educate players and coaches in the
skills of soccer; to stress positive attitudes,
equal opportunity, and fair play; and to support, promote, and assist the
development of soccer in the Town of Seymour at
the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
SSA
provides both recreational and competitive league activities throughout the year
for the youth of Seymour. Information regarding Seymour Soccer, its programs
and schedule of events may be found at
www.seymoursoccer.org.
TEAM, Inc.
Training Education and Manpower, Inc., is a non-profit corporation which helps
families find practical solutions to social problems. Stabilization of the
family is a primary goal.
TEAM programs include employment training; a fresh start process of identifying
and discussing changes that determine how participants live and use their
skills; support for career and life path changes; skill training for women in
such non-traditional fields as carpentry, painting, and lead abatement
certification; summer employment for youth; Head Start; preschool; kid care;
food reimbursements for day care homes; Toys for Tots; elderly support; energy
conservation; food banks and grants; eviction prevention; security deposit
application; used furniture referrals; and judicial system help.
TEAM is a member of the Valley Council of Health and Human Service
Organizations. Pauline Lounsbury is the Seymour representative. The
TEAM office, at 30 Elizabeth Street, Derby may be reached by phone at
203-736-5420.
Naugatuck Valley Chapter of
Trout Unlimited
Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's
trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. That mission is
accomplished on local, state and national levels with an extensive and dedicated
volunteer network.
The Naugatuck Chapter, which has been instrumental in the reclamation of the
Naugatuck River, partnered with local industry to fund the full-time position of
River Steward. The chapter has a hotline at 203-264-1976, which serves as
an information service about Naugatuck Valley Chapter meetings, activities and
events, as well as a notification system for reporting potential problems with
pollution, garbage dumping and poaching violations. Chapter president is
Albin Weber who may be reached by e-mail at
grapefishr@aol.com TU's Naugatuck's address is P.O. Box 100
Middlebury, CT 06762
Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce represents the business communities of
Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and the surrounding
areas. It provides leadership to enhance economic growth, development,
prosperity and quality of life in the region. The Chamber is currently
comprised of more than 800 members, which encompass a work force of more than
14,000 people. Membership is diverse, with representation from
manufacturing, retail, service and corporate businesses and ranging in size from
sole proprietors up to 1,000-plus employees.
Members share the common notion that commerce will function at its best when
business relationships are forged and resources utilized to their fullest
potential, creating "A Partnership for Prosperity". The Chamber is located
at 900 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton; phone, 203-925-4981; fax, 203-925-4984.
Valley Detachment Marine Corps
League
Incorporated by an act of Congress in 1937, the Marine Corps League perpetuates
the traditions and spirit of Marines who proudly wear or who have worn the
eagle, globe, and anchor of the corps. Members of the Marine Corps League
join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the
traditions and promoting the interests of U.S. Marine Corps. William
Cardow, 56 West Street, Seymour 06483 will provide more information.
Welcome Wagon of Shelton
The Welcome Wagon was founded in 1928 with the purpose of greeting new
homeowners and familiarizing them with their new communities. Welcome
Wagon began as a door-to-door service, quickly becoming the country's largest
company to reach new homeowners. Its personalized greetings and community
information went on to touch the lives of over 70 million including Presidents
Kennedy and Nixon as they moved into the White House. Betsy Hermann serves
the Valley area and can be reached at 929-7434.
Women's College Club,
Ansonia/Derby/Seymour/Shelton
The Women's College Club is a local non-profit club of college graduate women
which offers a forum for sharing interests and information and gives its members
a place to make friends and participate in the life of the community. It
encourages high standards of education in local schools by raising funds to
award college scholarships and loans to area girls based on academic merit and
need; funds are raised from a wide variety of events. Those seeking
additional information may call Sharon Wynn, 389-6554.
