November, 2017 — LATEST NEWS & EVENTS — Annual Meeting December 4th, 2017 – Norwalk CT – 6:00 PM Hear ye, Hear Ye ! You are invited to attend in person or via conference call the meeting of the Membership of the Scudder Association , Inc. This is an important meeting to […]
Newsletter November 2017 Read More »
There are a good many Scudders among the millions affected by Hurricanes Harvey & Irma. The hearts of the Country and our Association have been saddened at the vast destruction brought on by the hurricanes roiling out of the Caribbean. We have been fortunate that we have no reports of members injured. However, a number
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Here is a link to Hamilton Cochran\’s remarkable book Scudders in the American Revolution. The Scudders played a prominent role during the Revolution. We hope this link will allow you to appreciate the courage and sacrifice required for us to celebrate our Independence Day. Scudders in the American Revolution
Happy 4th – Thank you to the Scudders who made it possible Read More »
After a 207 year run, \”The Greatest Show On Earth\” will close where it all began. John Scudder, an amateur taxidermist, opens the American Museum in New York City at 21 Chatham Street. Catering to mostly wealthy gentlemen, the museum offered science lectures and natural history exhibits after opening. Economic hardship and the
Ringling, Barnum, Bailey & Scudder Read More »
April 2017 Dear Friends & Family, Growing up I never met another “Scudder” outside of my immediate family. It wasn’t until I had gone off in the Army that I bumped into my first new “Scudder”, a River Boat Pilot, in Saigon. It was a first time for both of us. What were the odds? So, imagine
Making Friends & Finding Family Read More »
*Excerpts from Dr. James Taylor\’s, Indian Grant Chairman\’s reporting on his recent visit to the Arni Higher Secondary School, Arni, India. \”An eye-opening visit to Arni Higher Secondary School:\” Since we have been sending money for many years, I took an afternoon to have a look, and meet the people. Arni is a town of
Indian Grant Chairman, Progress Report – 164 Years in the Making* Read More »
It is only fitting that today, on Martin Luther King Day, we remember that we were not the only ones inspired by \”Aunt Ida\’s\” love and compassion. Mahatma Gandhi visited Dr. Ida Scudder and the CMC Vellore Medical School, in 1928. It was an historic occasion when two great souls sat together. Two people who
God Bless the Dreamers Read More »
The Scudder Association is embarking into uncharted waters (for us) by launching a social media effort to reach out to current and potential members. In the coming weeks, we will be \”Friending\” and \”Connecting\” with cousins around the world. It is an exciting time to be a part of the Association and we look forward
We agree with our friends in Vellore, invite friends for lunch, early and often. We at the Scudder Association can think of no better New Year\’s Resolution than inviting friends for lunch, unless of course it\’s for dinner or inviting them to join our Association. Either way, you\’ll make them happy and help foster Ida\’s good
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In Honor of Aunt Ida\’s birthday December 9th, we want to send a BIG \’Thank You\’ to all \”Scudders\”, past and present who help continue her mission of providing medical care for all . We salute all of the thousands of CMC Vellore, medical and nursing students that have gone on to continue to live Aunt Ida\’s dream all over
Happy 146th Birthday Aunt \’Dr.\’ Ida S. Scudder Read More »
