Rotary Scout Reservation
thunderbird club
A Scout Is Helpful
The Thunderbird Club was started as a way for past staff members and friends of RSR to contribute directly to the camp for projects and programs that positively affect the campers’ experiences while at camp. All donations to the Thunderbird Club are used solely to enhance the facilities and purchase program equipment for Rotary Scout Reservation.
Recent projects have included:
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•Construction of the Joe “Grizz” Uline Memorial Picnic Pavilions
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The Thunderbird Club supplemented the over $10,000 in designated funds raised for this project in memory of Grizz.
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•New pavilions in the Taconic and Algonquin campsites
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•A new beach volleyball court near Seneca Lodge
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•Construction of new tent platforms
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•Road repair work
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•Significant upgrades to the Kitchen storeroom shelving
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•Purchase of six new Kayaks for the Aquatics program
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•Purchase of new target rifles for the Shooting Sports program
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•Purchase of a new sailboat for the Aquatics program
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•Construction a self-guided trail for the Ecology program
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•Construction of a new washhouse for Seik and Dearborn Cabins
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•Clearing of the site for the new campwide septic system.
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•New basketball court
Thank you to all of those who have supported the Thunderbird Club with their time, talents, and financial contributions.
Thunderbird Club Campaign 2011
You can help support Rotary Scout Reservation by making your contribution to the Thunderbird Club today. Each and every contribution is important and to thank you we are providing a series of special membership gifts.
Donation Amount Membership Gift
$25.00 2011 RSR Camp Patch
$75.00 2011 Thunderbird Club edition Camp Patch
$250.00 2011 Complete set of all 2011 RSR Camp Patches
$500.00 Plaque Recognition
To make a contribution today, please download the Thunderbird Club Donation Form: Thunderbird Club Donation Form.pdf
For questions about the Thunderbird Club, email: thunderbirdclub@rsrbsa.org.
Your name will be added to the perpetual plaque maintained in the RSR Dining Hall. This level of donation may be accrued beginning with donations from 2005.
Grizz Uline Family Picnic Pavilion
Thank you to all of the volunteers and friends of Rotary and the Uline family who contributed their time and money to help build the Grizz Uline Family Picnic Pavilion and BBQ Pavilion. These two new pavilions will stand as a fitting tribute to a man who was the heart of Rotary Scout Reservation for so many years and who loved the Family Night BBQs.
Please enjoy the following video, which shows how the Pavilion project went from being a dream to a reality in 2009.
Special thanks to Ed Keilen, who created this video.
RSR is pleased to offer a brand new Twin Rivers Council CSP celebrating Scouting’s 100th Anniversary in America and the great Scouting tradition at Rotary Scout Reservation! The CSP, which was designed by RSR Staff alumnus Jack Earl, features the founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell, along with local icon Uncle Sam. The history of Uncle Sam is traced to Sam Wilson, a native of nearby Troy, NY. Rotary Scout Reservation was originally owned by the Uncle Sam Council, and early camp patches feature a profile of the distinctive national icon.
Commemorative council strips are still available for $5 each, while supplies last. A limited number of special edition gold bordered versions of the patch are also available for a $250 donation to the RSR Thunderbird Club. Only 50 of the gold bordered patches were produced. To order a patch, please email Brian at campdirector@rsrbsa.org.
BSA100 RSR Council Strip
Twin Rivers Council, BSA
Western Massachusetts Council Partner Camp
New Campfire Area Adopt-A-Bench Campaign
This summer Rotary Scout Reservation will be unveiling the Baden Powell Campfire Area, a dedicated campfire space to enhance the summer camp program at RSR. The Baden Powell Campfire Area is a natural amphitheater nestled in an isolated and picturesque wooded area, yet it is also close enough to the parking lot to support easy access for parents and visitors on Family Night.
To further develop the campfire area, and improve comfort for our Scouts and guests, we would like to install terraced bench seating. To make this dream a reality we need your help!
Please consider making a contribution today to the Baden Powell Campfire Area Adopt A Bench Campaign. Each bench costs $250. For each $250 contribution you make, we will affix to one of the benches a brass nameplate with the message of your choice. The Adopt a Bench Campaign is a great way to recognize your Troop or Crew, or a dedicated Scout or Scouter.
Each contribution will help us to achieve our goal. All contributions of $50 or more will be recognized on a plaque which will hang in the RSR Dining Hall for all to see.
For more information download the campaign contribution form.
