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Agriculture
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Order
of Patrons of Husbandry, known as the National Grange, was
founded on December 4, 1867 in
Washington by William
Saunders, Superintendent of Propagating Gardens in the Department of
Agriculture. Today the Grange is the nation’s oldest
national agricultural organization, with a presence
in 3,600 communities and 300,000 members in 37 states. New
England State Granges with their own web site include, Connecticut
State Grange,
Massachusetts
State Grange,
New
Hampshire State Grange and Vermont
State Grange.
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Chess
With apologies to Harvard's leadership,
women have achieved some modest success in fields previously known
for masculine predominance. Susan Polgar
is one of chess's few Grand Masters who started the Susan Polgar Foundation
to promote chess and chess playing, especially among girls and
women. While not from New England, (New York no less) we New
Englanders have been know to sit at a board, working on our end game.
Although different game from chess, players at the
New
England Backgammon Club
take their competitions just as seriously. The Club meets
at the Holiday Inn, in
Somerville,
Massachusetts.
Breeds...
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The
New England Old English Sheepdog Rescue,
does what it says, rescues the dog from harm.
The Irish
Setter Club of New England, Inc.
from West Greenwich, RI.
Yankee
Golden Retriever Club
an interesting site, like the animal, with an extensive events
listing for New England.
Tom Pollard
is from Massachusetts
and he runs a
site that's all for the dogs....of a particular breed. New England
Saint Bernard Club
A word of caution, use the mute or you'll hear the barking.
Great
Dane Club Of New England has an obvious interest in
promoting the grand canine but it also has a hard and fast
Code of Ethics on the raising, treatment and purchase of Great
Danes. They treat the ownership of these animals with a
seriousness that the responsibility should entail. As they say
in on the highly informative page on acquiring a Great Dane,
" buying a Great Dane is not a decision to be taken lightly."
The
Club runs a Great Dane Rescue from members in West Tisbury, Massachusetts
and holds Shows and Matches throughout the year.
Then there is The
Collie Club of New England,
the
Dalmatian Club of Southern New England,
the
West Highland White Terrier Club of New England and the New
England Sled Dog Club.
Lovers of the
Alpaca can get help at The
New England Alpaca Owners & Breeders Association
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On the Air...
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The
National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL)
headquartered in
Newington, Connecticut
was founded in 1914 as the American Radio Relay
League by Hiram Percy Maxim of Hartford. Today
the non profit group has over 160,000 members nation-wide and
maintains international ties to hundreds of thousands of
"hams" in over 150 countries. While full membership is
granted to fully licensed radio amateurs, the organization welcomes
all with an interest in radio communication by becoming an Associate
Member in ARRL. The site includes technical radio news,
legislative information and radio events of note for hams.
The
New England Division of The American Radio Relay League
works to promote and organize ham radio clubs in the region.
They also can assist people wanting to know how to pass the
licensing examination.
The
National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL)
headquartered in
Newington, Connecticut was founded in 1914 as
the American Radio Relay League by Hiram Percy Maxim of
Hartford. Today the non profited group has over
160,000 members nation-wide and it maintains international ties
to hundreds of thousands
of "hams" in over 150 countries. While full
membership is granted to only to fully licensed radio
amateurs, the organization welcomes all with an interest in
radio communication by becoming an Associate Member in
ARRL. The site includes technical radio news, legislative
information and radio events of note for hams.
Stamford
Amateur Radio Association meets every month
in Connecticut
to compare news and
notes on this changing and growing mode of communication.
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In and on New
England's water...
The
American Schooner Association in Mystic,
Connecticut is an
organization which fosters, promotes and encourages interest in the
preservation, traditions and enjoyment of schooner and traditionally rigged
vessels. The ASA accomplishes these goals by providing a record of these vessels
past and present, and coordinating a program of cruising and racing.
The Boston Harbor Sailing Club
was started in 1974 to make sailing an affordable pastime for the
public and today they have a true "fleet" of over 60 boats
ranging is size from just over 20 feet long to much larger
yachts.
Instructors hold appropriate Coast Guard licenses
in particular specialty-Basic Keelboat, Coastal Cruising and Bareboat
Charting to name a few-preparing student for certification with the
American Sailing Association and employment with charter companies, government
agencies and others. The site includes class offerings,
employment opportunities, plans for a new clubhouse on the harbor and
membership options to suit individual needs and interests.
And more
Earthbound...
New
England Fly Tyers is a non-profit that seeks to foster the art of
fly tying, fly fishing and to encourage sportsmanship in this grand
outdoor activity. They also encourage the conservation of
New England's natural fish habitats.
The
Maine Morgan Horse Club
is a non-profit organization that is an official chapter of the
American Morgan Horse Club and an affiliated organization of the
Maine Equine Industry Association.
The
Horsemen's Guide
is a 52-56 page newspaper focusing on horses in New England and Eastern/Central
NY. Circulated (FREE) at your tack shop, feed store, equestrian barns.
New
England Dressage Association
for key information about the equestrian community in the region.
The National Rifle
Association has affiliated chapters in all New England States but we
were only able to find two with web pages. Each has a good
listing on what each is doing and upcoming events of note for shooting sports
enthusiasts. The
Connecticut State Rifle and Revolver Association Gun
Owners' Action League is the Massachusetts chapter
The
New England Botanical Club
and New
England Rose Society
are fine sites for information about making our soil work.
To record our
works for pleasure or history, the Camera
Clubs of New England
offers links to local clubs and The
New England Camera Club Council, Inc.
has information for local camera buffs.
New
England Horseshoes
contains a complete listing with links to state and local
clubs, events, rankings and tournaments. Many are scheduled a
year in advance.
The
2001 New England Horseshoes Championship
was held in Keene, New Hampshire in September.
In the air
and sky...
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The
Aero Club of New England
was established in 1902 and as such is the oldest aeronautical club
in America and the second oldest in the world.
Vermont
Hang Gliding Association
is a group of hang gliding and paragliding pilots that enjoy flying
off the mountains of Vermont and New England. The offer
information and connections for beginners to experts.
There is also an interesting section on the state laws and rules that
Hand Gliders must follow. The site has some fine photographs of
people doing what hand gliders do.
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