About
​The Bucks Hill Community Club

NOTE:
The Bucks Hill Community Club is NOT a neighborhood housing association, and it never has been, despite having this erroneous label on the City's official website.
  1. Description of the Bucks Hill Community Club 
    1. ​The Bucks Hill Community Club is a volunteer organization which aims for the safety and betterment of the Bucks Hill neighborhood community.
    2. Meetings are generally held monthly at their clubhouse on North Main Street.
    3. The Bucks Hill Community Club publishes, at least among its members, a periodic newsletter, The Bucks Hill Bulletin.
    4. Other events are sponsored, in whole or in part, by the Bucks Hill Community Club
      1. Some are annual events
    5. Although this, and many other neighborhood associations and neighborhood community clubs have existed in this city for, in some cases, over 100 years, and although none of them have ever been neighborhood housing associations, they have been erroneously listed as such on the official City of Waterbury website as such.  To be clear, neighborhood housing associations are very much different from condo associations, and both of those are very different from organizations such as Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury (NHSW) and Loyola Development Corporation, and all of those are vastly different from any of Waterbury's neighborhood associations and neighborhood community clubs.  The function, purpose, and manifestation of each of these types of organizations is significantly different, and none should be confused with the other.
  2. ​Management of the Bucks Hill Community Club (this section, #2, has not been sanctioned by the Bucks Hill Community Club, and is only shown here as an example of a typical outline of similar organizations' guiding principals and bylaws.)
    1. ​President
      1. ​Melvin Cooney
    2. Vice-President
    3. Recording Secretary
      1. ​Alfred Coppola
    4. Correspondence Secretary
    5. Treasurer
      1. ​Helen Faber
    6. Deputy Treasurer
    7. Sargeant-at-Arms
    8. Deputy Sargeant-at-Arms
    9. Board of Directors
    10. Board of Trustees
    11. Board of Advisors
    12. Committees
      1. ​Public Relations Committee
        1. ​Performs as the "face" of the Bucks Hill Community Club
        2. Ensures that the appropriate messaging is conveyed appropriately to the public and to public, private, and partnering organizations.
      2. Communications Committee
        1. ​Ensures that members, internal committees, the board of directors, and the officers have an appropriate means of communication between and betwixt each other.
      3. Beautification Committee
        1. ​Provides for the guidelines to define beautification within the Bucks Hill Community Club territory.
        2. Manages the implementation of authorized beautification projects with the Bucks Hill Community Club parameters.
        3. Acts as a liaison to external groups, as authorized, with external organizations.
      4. Fundraising Committee
        1. ​Define the fundraising activities of the Bucks Hill Community Club.
        2. Manages the implementation of Bucks Hill Community Club fundraising activities.
      5. Safety Committee
      6. Membership Committee
      7. Welcoming Committee
        1. ​Welcomes new Bucks Hill Community Club members.
        2. Introduces new members to other members of the Bucks Hill Community Club.
        3. Onboards new members so that each new member understands the nuances of the Bucks Hill Community Club, and the responsibilities of each member.
      8. Ethics Committee
        1. ​Outlines appropriate and necessary behavior of all members who are acting as representation of the Bucks Hill Community Club.
        2. Provides a safe and secret line of communication for members to file appropriate complaints.
        3. Endeavors to resolve any ethics violations and complaints.
        4. Processes complaints in a timely, professional, respectful, and private manner.
      9. By-Laws Committee
        1. ​Is responsible for providing the by-laws, in print or digital fashion, to all new members.
        2. Maintains a current and validated copy of the by-laws.
        3. Reviews the by-laws annually for appropriateness.
        4. Provides recommendations to the Board of Directors for further action and implementation.
      10. Hospitality Committee
      11. Events Committee
      12. Sports Committee
      13. Youth Engagement Committee
      14. Guidance Committee
      15. Nominations Committee
  3. History of the Bucks Hill Community Club
    1. ​Existed since at least 1931, and perhaps earlier.
      1. As evidenced by newspaper clippings herein
      2. Other sources indicate 1963 as the founding date
        1. This may be an official founding date as an entity by legal standards, as opposed to an informal club
  4. ​​Other Names for the Bucks Hill Community Club 
  5. Business Plan for the Bucks Hill Community Club (this section, #5, has not been sanctioned by the Bucks Hill Community Club, and is only shown here as an example of a typical outline of similar organizations' procedures.)
    1. Purpose of the Bucks Hill Community Club
    2. Vision of the Bucks Hill Community Club
    3. Mission of the Bucks Hill Community Club
    4. Methodology
    5. Strategy
    6. Tactics
  6. By Laws of the Bucks Hill Community Club
    1. ​The by-laws of the Bucks Hill Community Club may be available to members by request.
  7. Partnerships of the Bucks Hill Community Club​​
    1. ​Bucks Hill Athletic Club [circa 1934]
    2. Historic Overlook Community Club
    3. others
  8. Sponsors and Benefactors of the Bucks Hill Community Club
    1. ​Membership dues fund, at least in part, various activities of the Bucks Hill Community Club
    2. Other fundraisers may take place periodically
    3. Donations can be made specifically for the purpose of funding the Bucks Hill Bulletin.
    4. Other sources of funding may exist
  9. Community Outreach and Involvement
    1. ​Adopt-a-Spot (at least 3 known)
      1. ​North Main Street
      2. Intersection of North Main Street and Montoe Road
      3. Intersection of North Main Street and Bucks Hill Road
  10. Events that are sponsored by the Bucks Hill Community Club​
    1. ​Monthly member meetings
    2. Annual Christmas Party
    3. other events
  11. Bucks Hill Community Club Citizen's Patrol
    1. ​For further information regarding the Bucks Hill Community Club Citizen's Patrol, and similar entities, contact a member.
  12. ​Filings and Similar Reportings
    1. ​Bucks Hill Community Club | Waterbury, CT | Cause IQ
    2. Bucks Hill Community Club Inc - GuideStar Profile
    3. EIN 06-6074533 - Bucks Hill Community Club Inc, Waterbury, Connecticut (eintaxid.com)
  13. Contact the Bucks Hill Community Club
    1. ​Filing:
      1. Po Box 4635, 06704-0635
      2. Registered Agent: Gene Schmidt, 391 Chestnut Hill Drive, 06704
      3. Secretary: Alfred Coppola, 3097 North Main Street, 06704
      4. Treasurer: Helen Faber, 3010 North Main Street, 06704
      5. President: Melvin Cooney, 61 Buckridge Road, 06704
    2. Per WaterburyCT.org as of 2024.03.01:
      1. Steve Allen - Pres.
      2. 2851 N. Main St. 06704
      3. (203) 910-2832 (cell)
      4. ​secbhcc@gmail.com
  14. Supporting and Related Links
    1. ​Social Media Page
      1. Bucks Hill Community Club | Facebook
    2. Social Media Group
    3. Dedicated Website
    4. WaterburyLife.com pages
      1. BHCC
      2. Bucks Hill 
      3. Bucks Hill (Montoe) Park

Download Newsletter, Attend Meeting

Download the most recent Bucks Hill Bulletin, the January 2018 version, at right.  Details of the upcoming meeting, including who the special guest speaker is, and more are included!
Bucks Hill Community Club Newsletter January 2018
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Archived News

Also see the Bucks Hill neighborhood page here.
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Monthly Member Meeting
February 27th, 2018
​The Bucks Hill Community Club (BHCC) is hosting it's monthly member meeting at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th, 2018, Tuesday, at 2851 North Main Street.  Attend to discuss any City matters or community concerns with Waterbury.  Anyone who notices any unordinary activity or items in the vicinity of the Club House is urged to contact one of the BHCC Officers immediately. ​
Monthly Member Meeting
Tuesday, October 24th, 2017
The Bucks Hill Community Club (BHCC)* will be holding it's monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.  at the Autumn Lake Health Center, 2817 North Main Street.  Guest speakers include Probate Judge Candidates Matthew P. Vaccarelli and sitting City of Waterbury Alderman Jerry Padula.  
Election of Officers 
January 28, 2014
​ The Election of Officers for 2014 will take place at the January 28th meeting. The current slate of Officers consist of: President Mel Cooney, Vice President Steve Allen, and Treasurer Helen Faber.  The Board of Directors includes: Al Coppola, Dorothy Doolittle, Charlie Schmidt, Irene Schmidt, Jean Schmidt and Maryann Cooney.  Any person that wishes to be an Officer or serve on the Board is urged to attend the January meeting and let his or her intentions be known.  We are in need of a Secretary and additional Board members.
Meeting Announcement
January 28, 2014
​The Bucks Hill Community Club invites you to join with your neighbors at the next Buck’s Hill Community Club general meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the BHCC Hall, 2851 North Main Street.

Bucks Hill Meeting

November 26th, 2013
​The next meeting of The Bucks Hill Community Club will be on Tuesday November 26th, 2013 at 7:00 pm. at our hall at 2851 North Main Street.  This will be the last meeting of the year, and will feature nomination of Officers.  All are invited and residents of Bucks Hill are urged to attend.  For more info contact Mel Cooney - 203-755-5598

September 21st, 2013
Bucks Hill Community Club Voices Loud Opposition to Renaming of City School
WaterburyLife.com exclusive
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                       November 16th, 1931
Donations to Milk Fund
The Bucks Hill Community Club purchased two tickets, at an expense of $1 each, to the upcoming (basketball? baseball?) game between Crosby High School and Wilby High School.  Proceeds will be donated to the Milk Fund.
                         Saturday, July 4th, 1931
Independence Day Celebration
The Bucks Hill Community Club sponsored several activities, including a parade, in celebration of our nation's birthday.
Card Club Banquet
Bucks Hill Wants Tarred Roads

Archived Events

  • Tuesday, February 27th, 2018, Member Meeting
  • Tuesday, October 24th, 2017, Member Meeting
  • Tuesday, January 28th, 2014, Member Meeting
  • Friday, October 5th, 1934, Member Meeting
  • Wednesday, July 4th, 1934, Celebration
  • ​Wednesday, November 29th, 1933, Member Meeting
  • Saturday, July 4th, 1931, Celebration
  • Friday, April 27th, Social
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Club Reaches Community to Help Find Dog

Around mid-November 2014, a Bucks Hill resident was walking his dog, Ruthie, who got loose and ran away.  About three weeks later, neighbors reached out to the Bucks Hill Community Club to circulate the news, along with a picture of Ruthie.  Nearly a week later, Ruthie was back home.
Blood Pressure Clinic
The Bucks Hill Community Club monthly Blood Pressure Clinic will be held at the Aurora Senior Living of Bucks Hill, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29th, 2016.  All are welcome to come and enjoy free donuts, too.
Membership Renewal Time 

Plans are in the works to make the Buck’s Hill Community Club a more vibrant and active social facility to enrich the lives of all residents of the Bucks Hill area.

We need to grow, and we need the help of ALL members for the survival of our organization. Why not make a New Year’s resolution this year to be an active member and attend the monthly meetings. Also, ask your friends and neighbors to become involved.  With your help, we can meet our goals.

January is the time for membership renewals and forms are included with this bulletin. 

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FLAG RAISERS

Thanks to our corps of flag raisers who are responsible for hoisting the flag each morning and retrieving it in the evening.

Dec.1st –          Dec. 8th                    Victor Buzak
Dec.8th –          Dec. 15th                 Charlie Schmidt
Dec.15th          Dec.22nd                  Al Coppola
Dec.22rd         Dec.29th                   Charlie Schmidt
Dec.30th         Jan. 5th                     Frank Alvarez 
Jan. 5th –       Jan. 12th                  Victor Buzak 
Jan.12th         Jan.19th                    Charlie Schmidt 
Jan.19th         Jan.26th                    Mel Cooney
Jan.26th        Feb.2nd                       Frank Alvarez

From the January 2014 Bucks Hill Bulletin.

About Bucks Hill

The Bucks Hill neighborhood has established an association called the Bucks Hill Community Club.

Contact Information

Bucks Hill Community Club
2851 North Main St. 
Waterbury, CT 06704 
BucksHillCommunityClub@yahoo.com

Mel Cooney, President
P.O. Box 4635
Waterbury, CT  06704
(203) 755-5598

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