Who We Are

Jones Pond at Bement Camp

There is a great, big, scary world out there.  With today's economy in the shape it's in, the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts has decided to close Bement Camp and Conference Center, located in Charlton, MA.

One possible option regarding the future of the Camp has been the sale of the camp to an aligned non-profit group comprised of Bement alumni and other friends of Bement.  This web site will serve as the central hub and outpost of that effort.

Our mission statement is:

"We, the Bement Alumni Association, in order to continue fulfilling Mary Bement's legacy created by her bequest, and in grateful appreciation for the impact that Bement Camp and Conference Center has had in so many lives, will endeavor to create in Bement Camp and Conference Center a spiritually rich environment where all individuals can explore their faith in God, enjoy and learn from His creation, experience His love in a safe and nurturing space; and to ensure a stable future for Bement, its attendees and alumni."

We are a federal 501(c)3 Nonprofit Corporation working to preserve Bement.  At present, the organization is represented by the following board members:

Member Years at Bement Committees
President – Peter Climo 1968 - 1977  
Vice-President - David DeSantis 1967 - 1977 Fundraising
Clerk – Karen Haynes-Dvareckas 1969 -1973, 1998  Membership
Treasurer - Mike Dvareckas Friend of Bement
Asst- Treasurer - Carolyn Johnson  1969 - 1980 Membership
Justin Varteresian 2001  
Jeff Ware 1968 - 1976  
Kevin J. McCarthy Friend of Bement  
Reed Ide 1958 - 62, 1965

Fundraising

Bob Johnston 1968 - 76  
Member At-Large - Mary Tufts 1964 - 1973
Member At-Large - Jim Climo Jr 1957 - 1972 tech
Member At-Large - Crystal Lee Zimmer 1993 - 2006 tech

 

All are welcome to attend our meetings, the details of which will be posted on this web site.

We have a Facebook group dedicated to this effort as well, which is available to join, and many good discussions take place there.

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