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Clubs and Organizations Database

Club/Organization: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN BRIDGEPORT AREA BRANCH (or AAUW )
Street Address: See website
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Email Address: members@aauwbridgeport.org
Internet Address: http://www.aauwbridgeport.org
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Our organization advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. We have adopted Wilbur Cross School in Bridgeport for tutoring and mentoring. We support several organizations for women and girls in Bridgeport, and give college scholarships to women in the Bridgeport area every spring. We have book groups, global issues discussions, a networking group, authors luncheons, and advocates at the state house. Research conducted by our national association is respected.

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Year Established: 1916
Organization Type: Cultural, Scholarships, Fraternal
Updated: March, 2009

Club/Organization: AMERICAN RED CROSS - MID-FAIRFIELD COUNTY CHAPTER
Street Address: 158 Brooklawn Ave
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06604-2095
Contact: See website
Contact Phone Number: 1-800-319-9935
Fax: (203) 576-0080
Email Address: info@mfcarc.org
Internet Address: http://www.mfcarc.org
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Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities: from the website:

In July 2006, the Southeastern Fairfield and Mid-Fairfield County chapters merged to create a new Red Cross chapter. The new chapter, which retains the name Mid-Fairfield County, serves approximately 446,000 residents in the communities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton

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Year Established: 1898
Organization Type: See website
Updated: April, 2009

Club/Organization: ASH CREEK CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC.
Street Address: 247 Harborview Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06605
Contact: Gail Robinson
Contact Phone Number: 203-335-6690
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Email Address: ashcreekassoc@optonline.net
Internet Address: http://www.ashcreekassoc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: TBD each month
Meetings Open to Public: Some
Description of Organization and Activities:

Protect and preserve the Ash Creek tidal estuary in Bridgeport and Fairfield

Fees/Dues: $20.00 family, $10.00 individual, $5.00 seniors 65+
Eligibility/ Membership Information: Open to public
Year Established: 2003
Organization Type: Advocacy, environment
Updated: March, 2009

Club/Organization: BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL
Street Address: 60 Wellington Road, PO Box 32
City/State/Zipcode: Milford, CT 06460-0032
Contact: Local district website: http://www.ctyankee.org/districts/pomperaug/home
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Internet Address:CT Yankee Council: http://ctyankee.org
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Meetings Open to Public: YES
Description of Organization and Activities::

It is the mission of the Connecticut Yankee Council, Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law

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Year Established: 1910
Organization Type: Youth, Community, Education
Updated: April, 2009

Club/Organization: CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC.
Street Address:753 Fairfield Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact: http://www.cwfefc.org/contactus.html
Fax: (203) 579-8882
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.cwfefc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations:Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday - CLOSED
Meetings Open to Public?: NA
Description of Organization and Activities: From the website:

With roots in the greater Bridgeport community dating to 1895, The Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County has a long tradition of providing high quality support and services to women and families.

Fees/Dues: NA
Eligibility/ Membership Information: NA
Year Established: 1895 as YWCA of Bridgeport
Organization Type: Advocacy, Children, Education, Women,
Date Entered: April, 2009

Club/Organization: CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF GREATER BRIDGEPORT
Street Address:148 BEACH ROAD
City/State/Zipcode: FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
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Contact Phone Number: (203) 255-2631
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Internet Address: http://www.cgcgb.org
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Meetings Open to Public?: NO
Description of Organization and Activities:

The Child Guidance Center of Greater Bridgeport was founded in 1925 to
provide the emotional and psychological welfare of children and their families living in the Greater Bridgeport area.

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Year Established: 1978 in Fairfield
Organization Type: Children, Adolescents, Families, Professional Service
Updated: April, 2009

Club/Organization: COMMUNITY SAILING OF FAIRFIELD
Street Address: PO Box 553
City/State/Zipcode: Southport, CT 06890
Contact: Lou Schueler, President
Contact Phone Number: 203-254-0676 (CSF voice mail)
Fax: 203-255-8521
Email Address: LouSchueler@optonline.net
Internet Address:N/A
Meetings/Days & Hours: Randomly scheduled
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

Community Sailing of Fairfield, Inc. (CSF), a non-profit sailing program operated by its members under the auspices of the Town of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Department, is based at the Town Dock (Ye Yacht Yard) in beautiful Southport Harbor. This sailing program makes available to its members, two fixed keel, family-size Ideal 18 daysailers, and 2 one-man and 4 two man kayaks. The members of CSF share their use on a reservation basis. Household memberships are available to anyone over the age of 18 who pass our sailing and kayaking requirements. CSF offers sailing seminars to the public and lessons to members only. Lessons are taught for an added fee by a US Sailing-certified Sailing Instructor, or equipment familiarization, free from other members offering their services. Members are invited to participate in Pequot Yacht Club Ideal 18 races and area regattas. Members volunteer to operate and publicize the program, and maintain the boats.

Officers/Terms of Office: 2009 Season: President, Lou Schueler; Vice President, Jerry Hood; Secretary, Beth Stuhlman; Treasurer, Bill Bigelow. Officers serve a 1-year term (3/09 to 3/10).
Fees/Dues:Annual membership fees per household are as follows: $395 "Full"(7 days/week sailing privileges); $250 Weekday (sailing privileges limited to non-holiday weekdays); a 10% senior discount is offered to members over the age of 62. Membership fees are for the household and cover the cost of all insurance, maintenance and unlimited sailing in 2 hour time slots during the sailing season..
Eligibility/Membership Information: Open to all persons 18 years of age or older, who pass a test to demonstrate basic sailing and water safety skills. A Safe Boating Certificate (CBC) is required.
Year Established: 1994
Organization Type: Recreation, Education, Sports
Updated: March, 2009

Club/Organization: COMMUNITY THEATRE FOUNDATION
Street Address: 1424 Post Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Leo Redgate, President
Contact Phone Number: 203-255-6112, 203-255-6255 (showtimes)
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Email Address: staff@communitytheatrefoundation.org
Internet Address: http://www.communitytheatrefoundation.org
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Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities: Nonprofit movie theatre showing second-run films as well as art and independent films.
Fees/Dues: N/A
Eligibility/Membership Information:N/A
Year Established: 2001
Organization Type: Arts, Community, Volunteers
Date Entered: May, 2009

Club/Organization: CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDCRAFT MUSEUM & SANCTUARY
Street Address: 314 Unquowa Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
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Contact Phone Number: 203-259 - 0416
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Internet Address: http://www.ctaudubon.org/visit/birdcraft.htm
Meetings/Days & Hours: See website
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities::

Founded in 1914 by Connecticut Audubon Society founder Mabel Osgood Wright, Birdcraft is the first private bird sanctuary in the U.S. It includes the Teaching Bridge and Pavilion that abut Birdcraft Pond. Starting in the spring the pond is teeming with Painted Turtles and Tree Swallows, many duck species, visiting Black-crowned Night Herons and many other species of song birds.

Focus
To offer premier natural history education programs and exhibits for the benefit of school children and adults and to preserve the historic heritage of the facility as the first privately owned songbird sanctuary in the country.

Fees/Dues: See website
Eligibility/Membership Information: Call 203-259-0416
Year Established:1914 Museum; 1898 Parent Organization, CT Audubon Society
Organization Type: Education, Environment
Updated: May, 2009

Club/Organization: CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY CENTER AT FAIRFIELD
Street Address: 2325 Burr Street
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Nelson L. North
Contact Phone Number: 203 259 - 6305
Fax: 203-254-7365
Email Address: nnorth@ctaudubon.org
Internet Address: www.ctaudubon.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9AM - 4:30 PM
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities::

NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL, EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND ADVOCACY. THE CENTER ADJOINS THE 152-ACRE LARSEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY WITH OVER 7 MILES OF BOARDWALKS AND MARKED TRAILS. YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Fees/Dues: CAS YEARLY MEMBERSHIP - $40 Individual; $55 Family
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Year Established:1898
Organization Type: EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT
Updated: May, 2009

Club/Organization: CT METRO-NORTH RAIL COMMUTER COUNCIL

Street Address: 55 DuBois St
City/State/Zipcode: Darien, CT 06820-5224
Contact: Jim Cameron, Chairman
Contact Phone Number: 203 655-0138
Fax: 203-655-4752
Email Address: trains@camcomm.com
Internet Address: http://www.trainweb.org/ct
Meetings/Days & Hours: 3rd Wednesday each month - different towns. See Web site for details.
Meetings Open to Public: Yes
Description of Organization and Activities:

We represent all commuters on Metro-North and Shore Line East railroads, interfacing with CDOT and train operators on behalf of riders.

Fees/Dues: Zero
Eligibility/Membership Information:Legislative appointment
Year Established:1983
Organization Type: advocacy, civic, community
Updated: March, 2009

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Club/Organization: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER, INC.
Internet Address: http://www.dvccct.org
24 hour hotline: Toll-free 888-774-2900
Description of Organization and Activities: (From the website)

24 hours a day, we help individuals and their families achieve a life without violence. We’re here to ensure a victim’s immediate safety, and to help resolve medical and legal issues.

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Organization Type: Advocacy, Women, Children
Updated: April, 2009