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HomeMy WebLinkAboutyouth enfield before eccEnfield Youth Program (Before the Enfield Community Council)On June 15, 1948 the Community Council of Enfield met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arland C. Cretser to plan Old Home Day. “Old Home Day” at Enfield Center July 4, 1951 with a basket picnic in the Grange hall. There will be a parade two ball games and contests for children. The parade will be headed by the Trumansburg High School Band. Emily Warren is in charge of the parade and a committee headed by Vincent Oliver and Stanley Czrenza was appointed by the chairman of the Community Council, Hazel Updike, to have charge of the day’s activities.In May 1950 the Enfield Community Council was held at the home of the president Hazel Updike. Plans were made for another fun Night and other activities in the future.On August 3, 1950 A meeting to discuss the organization of an Enfield Community Council was held at the Enfield Fireman’s hall. Previous meetings were held to study possibilities for youth activities and recreation Each organization in the town will have a delegate with voting power.On May 10, 1951 the Enfield Community Council was held at the home of the president Hazel Updike. Plans were made for another fun Night and other activities in the future.April, 28, 1951 Enfield Center Community Fun Night at Grange Hall sponsored by Community Council. Bring Cookies.Oct. 20, 1952 Enfield County Grange youth Fun Night Enfield Valley Grange Hall May 11, 1954AlliedYouthmet at Upper Enfield for their annual picnic. The committee who helped plan it include Alice Bly, Nora Campbell, John Cameron, Yvonne Cronk, Nancy Green, Anne DeLill, Annette Korb, David Smock, Barbara Smith. The club will elect its 1954-55 officers at its May 25 meeting. The nominating committee includes Barbara Dan Dorf, Ruth Griffith, Rhoda Linton, Betty Orcutt, and Herbie Warren.In June 1957 a certificate of Incorporation of Enfield Community Center Inc. was entered into Tompkins County. The names and residences of the directors of the corporation until its first annul meeting are: John W. Gunning, Ernest G. Laue, Lena M. Boyce, Frances M. Newhart, Sarah Jane Michener all of RD 5, Ithaca, New York. Witnesses above plus Velma G. Inman, Perl E. Calkins and Alice Laue.Residents of the Enfield area in June 1962 have adopted the name “Enfield Community Council” for their new organization. Bylaws presented by a committee headed by Paul Wright, were approved at a meeting Tuesday night and will become effective after permanent officers are election Hugh Galt, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlaepfer, Frank Spadaro, Carl Updike and Wilfred Drew Jr. were chosen for a committee to prepare the first slate of permanent officers and executive committee. Mrs Walter Schlaepfer is serving as temporary president and Mrs. Paul Wright, secretary. A tentative budget of $500 was approved after a report given by Frank Spadaro. The unit hopes to be included in the United Fund (UF) Drive. Paul Wright and Hugh Galt were named to meet with the UF town branch. Purpose of the council, as stated in the by-laws, is “To promote community welfare by giving greater efficiency to existing organizations through mutual cooperation and coordination and when necessary, by sponsoring new activities. On the program for the first year will be meetings, support and coordination of the existing teen program and summer day camp for elementary age children in 1963 at the school.In April 1963 Carlton W. Snyder was named chairman of a recreation committee which named directors to carry on a program for Enfield’s Youth. He was appointed during the first meeting of the Community Council with representatives of the Enfield Town Board. The youth program will include dances, swimming and baseball. Named to the committee with Snyder are Dr Berkhard Bohlard, Norman Snyder, Alfred Reed and Harold Clark. A budget will be formulated on April 25 at a Council meeting at the Enfield Fire Hall.In March 1963 Mr. Seabring and Mr. Reed attended a Enfield Town Board meeting they were present and discussed a Youth Council program for the Town. Mr. Updike appointed an Exploratory Recreation Committee to look into the program. Committee: Alfred Reed, Harold Clark, Norman Snyder, Carlton Snyder (Chairman) Dr. BoklandIn August 1963 two weeks of free swimming instruction for children from six through teenage, sponsored by the Enfield Community Council was set. Lessons were given at lower Treman State Park and followed approved American Red Cross Style. The first week instructors were Susan Parsons and Beverley Beisner. Mrs. Joan Wright was swimming instructor.Buses picked up children at Kennedy's Corners Church, Enfield Elementary School, Enfield Fire House and corner of Hines Road. Enrolling children were to call Frank Davenport of Mecklenburg Road, chairman of the Council. The swimming program was conducted in July 1965 also Contacts were Roger Brown or Joan Wright.July 1970 United Fund 1871 Gross Budget 2,640 request $1,640. Softball, baseball and day camp with field trips are conducted in the summer with basketball, dances and other sports in the winter. The State Division for youth helps support the program, which has attracted more and more participation by town residents each year. June 1970 rummage sale by community youth council in Enfield school June 12, 1970 (Ithaca Journal).July 19, 1971 same as July 1970. July 8, 1972 same as 1971 and 1972 In the Summer of 1975 a small library for adults was established at the Enfield School by the Enfield Community Council. More than 250 books for adult readers were deposited in the library through the Finger lakes library system, in view of the fact that bookmobile service is not available to Enfield. Mrs. Louise Hebbard is the Librarian. Officers 1963T. Roger Brown coached baseball 1963: President Frank Davenport; Vice President: Frank Hummel; Secretary Mrs. Lyman Warren; Treasurer, Charles McGurk 1964: President Frank Davenport 1965: President Dr Bernard Bohland, secretary Mrs. Lyman H. Warren (ending a five-year term as secretary). 1966: President Charles Hubbell, Vice President Robert Senne; secretary, Mr. Shirley Hubbell and Treasurers, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schlaepfer. 1967: President James McClellen 1968: President: Richard Poyer, Vice President, Charles Hubbell, Secretary, Mrs. John (Helen) Smith; and Treasurer, Mrs. Roger (Ann) Hubbell. Project chairmen for year are: Baseball, Roger Brown; swimming, Mrs. Blanche Lovelace, teen dances, Mrs. Charles Hubbell; and United Fund representative, Mrs. Mary McClellen. Sandlot baseball for boys too small for little league teams, Mrs. Walter Schlaepfer will organize. 1968:1969: President John Juber; Vice Presidents: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith; Secretary, Mrs. John (Helen) Smith; and Treasurer, Mrs. Roger (Ann) Hubbell. 1970: President Mrs. Eleanor VanNederynen; Mrs. Melody Senne, treasurer. 1971: President Mrs. Melody Senne. Notes on Enfield Community Council Starting Years 1974 Nursery school in Enfield in the Enfield Methodist Church and Joanna Sturgeon was hired as the teacher for the fall of 1974. 1974 September 4 Town Board Meeting - Dottie Miller and 2 ladies were present to talk about pre-school class to be held in Methodist Church. 1975 Enfield Community Council founded 1975 – 1980 summer programs from 1975 to 1980 attempted to combine recreation with skill development and educational activities. Programs were held at Enfield Elementary School. 1975 January 8 Town Board Meeting – It was brought to the attention of the board that the youth recreation program might not be available, if a chairman for the Recreation Committee can not be found Mr. Phil White does not want chairmanship another year. Unless a new chairman is found soon , there will be no basketball schedule this winter. 197502/05/75 Town Board Meeting - No one to head up Recreation program as yet and it may go down the drain if no one volunteers to be chairman. 1975March 5 Town Board Meeting Rhoda Linton, Tom Brown and Nancy Wurster were present representing the Youth Council Burea. The assured the board that a director will be named real soon to keep the Enfield Town Youth Recreation Program alive motion by Bock sec by Smith authorizing Supervisor to sign applications of youth program. Carried. 197513 Feb. Enfield Community Youth Council reorganization meeting at Town Hall. 7:30 pm 1975March Note Town Board paid Youth Council bill each month. Pay Youth Council Day Care $134.56 1975April 2 Enfield Town Board MeetingRhoda Linton reported that the officers for the youth council had been appointed as follows: Rhoda Linton, Tom Brown and Nancy Wurster. 1975 May Rhoda Linton reported on the Youth Commison. There will be a baseball and softball programs under the direction of Roger Laue. They are having bake sales every Friday to increase their budget. Applications are being accepted for youth director and summer student aides. 1975 June 4 Enfield Town Board Meeting. Rhoda Linton was present and said a youth recreation program director might be named this week. Some teenagers will be hired as aides. 1975 July 6 TBM – Rhoda Linton reported that a director had been hired and reported on the recreation program.