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Club/Organization: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN BRIDGEPORT AREA BRANCH (or AAUW )
Street Address: See website
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Internet Address: http://www.aauwbridgeport.org/index.html
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See Website

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Year Established: 1916
Organization Type: CULTURAL, SCHOLARSHIPS, FRATERNAL
Updated: December, 2006

Club/Organization: AMERICAN RED CROSS - MID-FAIRFIELD COUNTY CHAPTER
Street Address: 158 Brooklawn Ave
City/State/Zipcode: BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604-2095
Contact: Erin Butler Lombardo
Contact Phone Number: 1-800-319-9935
Fax: (203) 576-0080
Email Address: info@mfcarc.org
Internet Address: http://www.mfcarc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: M-F 8:30 - 4:30 flexible hours
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities:

The Mid-Fairfield County Chapter of the American Red Cross has been serving the communities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, and Wilton since 1898. The chapter is committed to fulfilling the Red Cross mission of helping people to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies by providing disaster relief, disaster preparedness, blood services, armed forces emergency services, international social services and health and safety education, including first aid, CPR, swimming and lifesaving.

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Fees/Dues: NONE
Eligibility/ Membership Information: ANYONE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING IS WELCOME. WE WILL TRAIN
Year Established: 1898
Organization Type: EDUCATION, SERVICE, VOLUNTEERS, EMERGENCY SERVICES/ HOMECARE
Updated: September, 2006

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

Officers Names/Terms of Office: See Website
Fees/Dues: $20.00 family, $10.00 individual, $5.00 seniors 65+
Eligibility/ Membership Information: Open to public
Year Established: 1898
Organization Type: Advocacy, environment
Entered/Updated: February, 2007

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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: Andrea Guarniere
Contact Phone Number: (203) 876-6868 EXT 280
Fax: (203) 876-6884
Email Address: aguarnie@bsamail.org
Internet Address: http://ctyankee.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: Flexible - 1 1/2 Hours a Week
Meetings Open to Public: YES
Description of Organization and Activities::

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE B.S.A. TO SERVE OTHERS BY HELPING TO INSTILL VALUES IN YOUNG PEOPLE AND IN OTHER WAYS TO 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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Fees/Dues: $15.00/YEAR
Eligibility/Membership Information: CUB SCOUTS: 1ST GRADE THROUGH 5TH GRADE - AGES 7 TO 10 YEARS OLD; BOY SCOUTS: 6TH GRADE THROUGH 12TH GRADE - AGES 11 TO 18 YEARS OLD: VENTURERS, EXPLORERS, AND SEA SCOUTS BOTH MALES AND FEMALES FROM 14 TO 20 YEARS OLD.
Year Established: 1910
Organization Type: Youth, Community, Education
Updated: October, 2006

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Club/Organization: CENTER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF EASTERN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC.
Street Address:753 Fairfield Avenue
City/State/Zipcode: Bridgeport, CT 06604
Contact: Kristine Hazzard, President and CEO
Contact Phone Number: (203) 334-6154
Fax: (203) 579-8882
Email Address: khazzard@cwfefc.org
Internet Address: http://www.cwfefc.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: Open 9am to 5pm
Meetings Open to Public?: NA
Description of Organization and Activities:

CWF is dedicated to strenthening women and families and to eliminating violence and abuse through education, intervention, advocacy, and community collaboration. Created in 1895 as the Young Women's Christian Association of Bridgeport, CWF has a long tradition of support and service to women and their families. Today, CWF serves residents of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull. All services are confidential and available in both English and Spanish.

Officers Names/Terms of Office: N/A
Fees/Dues: NA
Eligibility/ Membership Information: NA
Year Established: 1895 as YWCA of Bridgeport
Organization Type: Advocacy, Children, Education, Women,
Date Entered: October, 2006

Club/Organization: CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF GREATER BRIDGEPORT
Street Address:148 BEACH ROAD
City/State/Zipcode: FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
Contact:
Contact Phone Number: (203) 255-2631
Fax: (203) 256-8532
Email Address:
Internet Address: http://www.cgcgb.org
Meetings/Days & Hours/Locations: MONDAY, TUESDAY, FRIDAY 9-5: WEDNESDAY 9-8: THURSDAY 1-8.
Meetings Open to Public?: NO
Description of Organization and Activities:

CGC IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT AGENCY ESTABLISHED IN 1925 TO PROVIDE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT TO CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. THE AGENCY SERVES THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY UP TO AGE 18.

Officers Names/Terms of Office: N/A
Fees/Dues: SLIDING SCALE/Insurance Reimbursable
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Year Established: 1978 IN FAIRFIELD
Organization Type: CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, FAMILIES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Updated: July, 2006

Club/Organization: COLLEGE PARK ASSOCIATION
Street Address: 140 COLLEGE PARK DRIVE
City/State/Zipcode: FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
Contact: CHARLES RHUDY
Contact Phone Number: 203-255-5436
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Meetings/Days & Hours: None
Meetings Open to Public: No
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NEIGHBORHOOD HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION

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.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 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: 2006 Season: President, Lou Schueler; Vice President, Cheryl Beacock; Secretary, Beth Stuhlman; Treasurer, Bill Bigelow. Officers serve a 1-year term (3/06 to 3/07).
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 suggested.
Year Established: 1994
Organization Type: Recreation, Education, Sports
Updated: July, 2006

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
Meetings/Days & Hours: open daily
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.
Officers/Terms of Office: N/A
Fees/Dues: N/A
Eligibility/Membership Information:N/A
Year Established: 2001
Organization Type: Arts, Community, Volunteers
Date Entered: September, 2006

Club/Organization: CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY BIRDCRAFT MUSEUM & SANCTUARY
Street Address: 314 Unquowa Road
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Bernard M. Mucci
Contact Phone Number: 203-259 - 0416
Fax: 203-259 -1344
Email Address: bmucci@ctaudubon.org
Internet Address: www.ctaudubon.org
Meetings/Days & Hours: TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10 AM - 5 PM; SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12 - 5 PM
Meetings Open to Public: N/A
Description of Organization and Activities::

NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. BIRDCRAFT MUSEUM, AND ITS ADJOINING SANCTUARY, FOSTERS KNOWLEDGE OF NATURAL HISTORY AND PRESERVES THE HERITAGE OF THE FIRST PRIVATELY OWNED SONGBIRD SANCTUARY IN THE U.S. GALLERIES OFFER CHANGING AND PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND YEAR 'ROUND ENVIRONMENTAL CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND LECTURES. A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK. A SITE ON THE CONNECTICUT WOMEN'S HERITAGE TRAIL.

Officers/Terms of Office: OFFICERS: Judith Fay Richardson, Chairperson, Board of Governors; Peter Kunkel, Vice-Chairman; Kathleen Van Der Aue, Secretary; Frederick Schroeder, Treasurer
Fees/Dues: CAS Yearly Membership: $40 Individual;
$55 Family
Eligibility/Membership Information: Call 203-259-0416
Year Established:1914 Museum; 1898 Parent Organization, CT Audubon Society
Organization Type: Education, Environment
Updated: September, 2006

Club/Organization: CONNECTICUT AUDUBON SOCIETY CENTER AT FAIRFIELD
Street Address: 2325 Burr Street
City/State/Zipcode: Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Bernard M. Mucci
Contact Phone Number: 203 259 - 6305
Fax: 203-254-7365
Email Address: bmucci@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.

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Fees/Dues: CAS YEARLY MEMBERSHIP - $40 Individual; $55 Family
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Year Established:1898
Organization Type: EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT
Updated: September, 2006

Club/Organization: CT METR0-NORTH RAIL COMMUTER COUNCIL

Street Address: 55 DuBois St
City/State/Zipcode: Darien, CT 06820-5224
Contact: Jim Cameron, Vice 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.

Officers/Terms of Office:see Web site.
Fees/Dues: Zero
Eligibility/Membership Information:Legislative appointment
Year Established:1983
Organization Type: advocacy, civic, community
Updated: July, 2006.

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Club/Organization: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS CENTER, INC.
Internet Address: http://www.dvccct.org
24 hour hotline: 203-384-9559 or 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: October, 2006

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