Copake Community Organizations
(Clicking on any underlined organization in bold
blue opens their website.)
American
Legion Closson-Raught Post #1160
Mission
To uphold and defend the Constitution of
the United States of America. To foster and perpetuate a one hundred
percent Americanism; To preserve the memories and incidents of our
associations in the great wars; To inculcate a sense of individual
obligation to the community, state and nation; To combat the autocracy
of both the classes and the masses; To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and good-will on earth; To safeguard and transmit to
posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; To
consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual
helpfulness.
Contact
Fred
Sawyer 518-329-1519
Closson-Raught Post #1160
Route 344 P.O.Box 97
Copake Falls, NY 12517
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Third Tuesday of each month
6:30pm at the Legion Hall, Route 344,
Copake Falls, NY
Activities
Bingo, 50/50, Parades and Color Guard
For information on the newly formed
Ladies Auxiliary contact Sandy Sawyer at
518-329-1519.
Boy Scout Troop 752
is chartered by Cadby Shutts VFW in
Hillsdale, NY.
Contact
Doreen Aberg
518-325-9450
Activities
In addition to the usual scouting
activities with special emphasis on camping and open fire cooking, the
troop helps decorate on Memorial Day and participates in cemetery
maintenance in Hillsdale.
Copake
Democratic Club
Mission
To advance the candidates and goals of
the Democratic Party.
Contact
Bob Rosegarten
President 518-325-7616
Deb
Cohen Vice-President
Ned Schneier Secretary
Carol
Sacks Treasurer
Meetings
Are monthly in the Copake Town Hall.
Activities
Are focused by central
committees on Issues and Challenges
Membership
Fund Raising
Copake
Grange
began in the 1860s as a farming support
group. Now a subordinate Grange to the New York State Grange, it
provides active support for community affairs including the Copake
Theatre Company, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts among others.
Contact
Master William Seymour
518-325-4404
Jane
Traver 518-329-0305
Regularly
Scheduled Meetings
are on the second Monday of each month
at 1pm at the Grange.
Copake Lake Conservation Society
Mission
The Copake Lake Conservation Society,
Inc. (CLCS) is a non-profit, voluntary organization of property owners,
neighbors and friends who are dedicated to preserving and improving the
quality and beauty of the lake area.
Officers
David Craw
President 518-325-5820
Denise Chickery
Vice-President
Barbara Rindler
Treasurer 518-325-5295
John Mastropolo
Secretary
P.O. Box 37
Craryville, NY 12532
Watch for more news
and information on the website and in the CLCS News.
Join the fight for
a clean lake by becoming a member now.
Lake Member $100
Lake Lover $200 Lake Fanatic $500 Lake Angel $1000
Make checks payable
to Copake Lake Conservation Society and mail to:
CLCS P.O. Box
37 Craryville, NY 12521
For more
information contact Barbara Bunger, Education Committee at 518-325-5820.
Copake
Republican Club
P.O.
Box 357
Copake, NY 12516
Mission
To advance the candidates and goals of
the Republican Party.
Contact
Bill Kane
President 518-329-7616
Donna Curtzinger Vice-president
Jeff Nayer
Treasurer
Meetings
Are monthly in the Copake Town Hall
Activities
Are focused on the true issues to the people of Copake.
Caucus, July 21st. 1:00pm, Copake Town Hall
Chicken BBQ, July 22nd
Cub Scout
Pack 130
Mahikan District, Twin Rivers Council, chartered by West Copake Reformed
Church
Contact
Cubmaster Trish MacArthur
518-329-0532
pmac@taconic.net
Activities
July
15, 4pm Rain Gutter Regatta, Copake Park Pavilion
Bring your own
picnic. The Pack will provide dessert.
August 19 Outdoor
hike. Information will follow soon. If we get 50% attendance
over the summer events, we will earn a special Scouting Award which can
be worn on the uniform.
September Fall
registration for new Scouts. Open to all boys ages 7-11 or 1st
- 4th grades. Date to be determined.
Harlem Valley Rail Trail Association
has more than 700 members
and over 100 volunteers who assist with funding, safety issues, trail
publicity and design of trail amenities. A membership form is available
on-line by clicking on their website above.
Ridge Runners Car Club
began in 1998 and has been active continuously since then. Local
car owners and enthusiasts get together to attend car shows, cruises and
other related functions.
Contact
Tom Varelli
518-851-2089
tomsvar68@highstream.net
Roeliff-Jansen Community Library Association
is available through the
Roeliff Jansen Community Library website.
In addition to information about the library, the website also
provides many links to a wide variety of organizations and topics. Be
sure to check the FRIENDS page and consider joining as an individual, a
family or for life.
Taconic Shores Property Owners Association, Inc.
is a private lake community of over 400 homes founded in 1957 and
centered round Robinson Pond. Our membership consists of both full-time
and part-time residents. Visit our website for more information.
President Shawn McClain Telephone:
518-329-2881
P.O. Box
25 FAX:
518-329-0517
Copake, NY 12516
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7955
Constitution
The objects of the Veterans of Foreign Wars are Fraternal,
Patriotic, Historical and Educational; to preserve and strengthen
comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate
the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and
orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United
States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster
true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American
freedom; and to preserve and defend the United State from all her
enemies, Whomsoever.
Contact
Post Commander
Richard G. Clark 518-329-1217
Post Quartermaster/Adjutant Arnold T.
Anderson, Jr.
518-329-7554
P.O. Box 456
Copake, NY 12516
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Second Monday of each month.
7:00pm at the West Copake Firehouse
Activities
Youth essay contest at THCS for grades 7, 8 and 9
Voice of Democracy essay contest at THCS for grades 10,
11 and 12
Adopt needy families on Thanksgiving and Christmas
Support the veterans at the Newman Home in Copake
Americanism education at THCS on Flag Day and Veterans
Day.
We host the Memorial Day services on Memorial Day to include a
parade in Copake with color guard and float and sunrise services at all
the cemeteries in Copake and Ancram. We also host flea markets in Copake
during the summer
Our website provides more information.
Young at Hearters
is a social club for seniors. The club meets at Hillsdale Firehouse
and enjoys a variety of activities including trips, Christmas Luncheon
and Halloween Party.
Contact
Mike Salvatore 518-329-6640
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Third Tuesday of each month.
