For those of you that knew him well, Buffalo Bob Smith was a kind and gentle soul whose excellent record of leadership set the bar high for staff members from the late 1970s onward. For those of us that were too young to know him or have only heard the name, Bob was a legendary […]
As we move closer to celebrating our Centennial, I’ve been spending some time digging around the archives at the Cheshire Y’s Main Office and speaking with long time Takodians about our rich history. My goal is to track down, and share with you, key items, documents, photographs and other such records that show important milestones […]
The sun has set on another summer camping season, and like most summers, we had the honor of awarding 10 Year Jackets to a series of outstanding Takodians. As always, they span multiple generations, roles and responsibilities around our beloved Camp. To the latest recipients, I send my most sincere congratulations. For those of […]
Written by: Graeme Noseworthy The origins of the Takodah Friendship Circles program is something every alumni can relate to. It was a hot summer day at the end of Mini Camp 2012. I was sitting in a wicker arm chair on the porch of Cabin 21 next to Matt Carey – a friend I made […]
