Over the past years, the Alumni Association has made substantial contributions to Yawgoog, thanks to the membership trust fund interest combined with extra project donations.
Thanks to the continued support of Yawgoog Alumni, we have been able to assist the current camp leadership in a partnership to "keep the spirit of Yawgoog burning brightly for all future generations." Your annual dues have allowed the restricted Alumni Trust fund to see continuous growth. Your annual pledges to Alumni Projects through the Council Capital Campaign has made many dreams become reality.
Project I - 1982/1983 ($2,300)
- Refurbishment of Donald North Court.
- 130 rhododendron, arbor vitae were planted.
- Re-Roofing of the Brown University Drinking fountain and the T. Dawson Brown Gateway.
Project II - 1984 (4,100)
- Refurbishment of parts of the J. Harold Williams Amphitheatre.
- Two new totem poles carved and painted.
- 82 oaks, spruce, arbor vitae and rhodedendrons were planted.
- Financial assistance for PA and lighting.
Project III - 1985 ($4,000 + an ongoing project)
- Memorabilia. Twenty four page, self-standing display rack for memorabilia purchased. Storage area constructed at Scout center.
- Part II of the Yawgoog Story written by Gus Anthony and 1,500 copies printed (including the original Part I).
- All dues paying members received this book for free.
- Outreach effort for pictures, memorabilia, newspaper clippings related to CY.
Project IV - 1986 ($4,200 + an ongoing project)
- Financial assistance for hurricane Gloria damage.
- $1,000 aid towards spraying for gypsy moths.
- Restoration of all seats in the amphitheater.
- Restoration of fence and landscaping of flagpole area on Tim O'Neil Field, plus new parade PA system.
- Colorful plaques laminated and mounted at Amphitheater totems.
- Finances reserved to seal and preserve the totems.
H.Cushman Anthony Stockade Proj. Phase I - 1987/88 ($52,000)
- Most ambitious undertaking of the Association.
- Stockade replaced the old Crafts Center with TWO blockhouses and extended fence. Named after Gus Anthony (Chairman Emeritus) and dedicated on July 30, 1988.
- Mahoganey tablets and signs carved and mounted.
H. Cushman Anthony Stockade Proj. Phase II - 1989 ($30,000)
- Four Pavilions (activity shelters) constructed.
- Stockade stained.
- Flagpole installed.
- Crafts tables/benches constructed.
- Electrical system installed.
- Mahoganey showcase with watercolor portrait of Gus added.
Diamond Jubilee Project - 1990 ($24,000)
- Diamond Jubilee Photo Book to celebrate
- Yawgoog's 75th anniversary ($15,175)
- plus Diamond Jubilee Reunion and spruce up projects ($8,540)
J. Harold Williams Amphitheater Project - 1991 ($25,000)
- Construction of new fence. ...New electrical system.
- New lighting system. ....New PA system.
- Spotlight purchased. ....New shrubs added.
- Woodchips. .....Asphalt.
- Mahoganey signs. .....Microphones.
- FM intercom headsets purchased.
- New quartz outside lighting added. .....Landscaping.
- Sandy Beach PA system rewired and 4 speakers added.
Promo-Video/Scaling Tower/PA System Proj. - 1992 ($13,000)
- 9 Minute promotional video. (500 copies distributed)
- Scaling tower added to the challenge center.
- Two microphones purchased for the Dining hall PA systems.
- Crafts center and Stockade stained.
- Bleachers replaced in amphitheater.
- New wall section constructed in amphitheater.
- Landscaping of amphitheater. Woodchips added.
- Stockade sign refurbished.
- Additional electrical outlets added to stage area.
- 900 Photo books donated to Narragansett Council.
- Damage from Hurricane Bob corrected (Crafts Pavilion refurbished).
- Four Glass Showcases constructed for each dining hall and main trading post
Project 1993 - ($15,000 +)
- Memorial Bell Tower refurbishment including Re-Dedication Plaque
- Ashaway Aquatic Center Refurbishment including:
- Sail Storage Bin & Drying Rack........New Fence
- Paddle/Helmet Rack........Windows in Shed
- Flagpole Hardware........Life Jacket Storage Rack
- Donald North Court Landscaping
- Camp Amphitheaters upgraded - New Seating at MB and TP
- Campsite Conservation Plantings (Adopt-a-Campsite) [Ongoing project]
- Including Ribbon Award & Certificate
- First Alumni Staff Scholarship ($500)
- Distribution of more Yawgoog Promotional Videos
- Mahogany Showcase for portrait of J.Harold Williams in Amphitheater
Projects 1994 - ($68,000 + Capital Campaign Cabin Phase I)
- Additional filming for Yawgoog Video ($200).
- Editing and distribution of "revised" video ($800)
- Second Alumni Staff Scholarship (two scholarships @$500 each)
- Seeding of J. Harold Williams Amphitheater Stage Area ($50)
- Phase I of Waterfront Cabin Projects - Fall, 1994 = demolition and excavation of MB Waterfront Cabin. (Estimate @ $40,000)
- (Alumni involvement in Council Capital Campaign)
- Adopt-a-campsite - Second Year. ($200)
- Writing and Publication of the New Yawgoog Trails Book
- Capital Campaign Fund raising.
- Financial Assistance to the Yawgoog Water System Project ($50,000)
- Two Microphones purchased ($100)
Project 1995 - ($42,900 including Phase I of WF Cabin Project)
- Construction of the MB Waterfront Cabin Facility (@$40,000)
- Plaques & Dedication
- Adopt a Campsite - Third Year ($200)
- Yawgoog Alumni Staff Scholarship (Third Year) [Two @ $500 each]
- Publishing of the New Yawgoog Trails Book. ($500)
- Construction of Sandy Beach Amphitheater ($1,000)
- Purchase of W/less Microphone & Lights for Amphitheater ($200)
Project 1996 - ($41,100 including Phase II of WF Cabin Project)
- Construction of Three Point Water. Cabin Facility (Estimate @ $35,000)
- Plaques and Dedication
- Reprinting of Yawgoog Trails Book ($500)
- Adopt a Campsite - fourth year - ($200)
- New Stage Curtains for Sandy Beach Dining Hall ($3,000)
- Duplication of Yawgoog Promotional Video ($1,000)
- Purchase of Amphitheatre Communication Headsets ($200)
- Heritage Museum Lighting & Additional Showcases/Displays ($200)
- Yawgoog Alumni Scholarship (Fourth Year) [Three@ $500 each]
- Design & Reproduction of the New Alumni 5 Color Decal ($500)
- Replacement of Amphithreatre Amplifier ($800)
Project 1997 - ($54,000 including Phase III of WF Project)
- Construction of Sandy Beach Water. Cabin Facility (Estimate @45,000)
- Plaques and Dedication for SBWF
- Adopt a Campsite - fifth year - Purchase of Shrubs ($500)
- Yawgoog Alumni Scholarship (Fifth Year) [Four @$500 each]
- New Oval Rug in Memorial Room ($400)
- Indianlore Program Assistance ($1,000)
- Reprinting of Yawgoog Trails Book ($500)
- Heritage Museum Project ($500)
- History of Yawgoog (Volume III) - Ongoing Project
- Memorial Room Flag Holders, Photos, Frames refurbishment
- New Replacement Rifles for Rifle Range ($3,000)
- New Crafts Benches ($500); Promotional Videos ($200)
Project 1998/1999 - (Estimated at $204,000)
- Reprinting of Yawgoog Trails Book ($500)
- Adopt a Campsite - 6th year - Shrubs between campsites ($500)
- Yawgoog Alumni Scholarship (6th Year) [Four @$750 each]
- Blue Prints & Drawings of the Yawgoog Alumni Heritage Center
- Museum Project Continued (Estimated Cost = $200k)
- Museum Storage Containers Purchased
- Yawgoog Promotional Video Reproduced ($500)
Project 1999/2000
- Adopt a Campsite 7th year - Shrubs between campsites ($500)
- Yawgoog Alumni Scholarship (7th Year) [Four $750.00 each]
- Heritage Center Project Continued (Planning; Designing)
Project 2000/2001
- Continued Heritage Center Planning
- Yawgoog Alumni Scholarships
Project 2001/2002
- Continued Heritage Center Planning
- Yawgoog Alumni Scholarships
Project for 2002/2005
- Construction of the Yawgoog Alumni Heritage Museum Building
Project for 2006
- New Dyer Dhow Sailboats
- New Gate Totems
Project for 2007
- Replacement of the Chief Yawgoog and J. H. Williams Totem Poles
Project for 2008
- Replacement SAndy Beach Amphitheatre
- Bucklin Windows
- Rifles for the Shooting SAports Program
Project Proposed for 2009
- Replacement of the Three Point Amphitheatre
- Replacement rifles for Shooting Sports
ONGOING PROJECTS:
- Maintanence of ALL past projects.
- Yawgoog Alumni Staff Scholarship (Four @ $1000 each)
- Publication of two Newsletters (Spring and Fall) THE BELLTOWER
- Planning and implementation of Annual Reunion
- Heritage and memorabilia
Reunions
The Yawgoog Alumni Association holds it's annual reunion at Yawgoog, Saturday, Week 5. Week 5 is always the last week of July/first week of August.
Scholarship Award
Since 1993 the Yawgoog Alumni Association has awarded college scholarships to Yawgoog camp staff. Donate Online Now.
In 2008 Four deserving Camp Staff members were awarded $1,000 each in scholarships. The funds for these scholarships are drawn from the Alumni Association's annual budget.
We established a separate "Staff Scholarship" Endowment Fund in order to secure the future of the Scholarship Program and provide for its expansion in the years to come. Donate to the Scholarship Fund online today.