
The RSAA
Ranger School Alumni Association
- Amended and Restated Bylaws (PDF)
- SUNY Alumni Association Guidelines
- Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
- Internal Control Policy (PDF)
- Restated Certificate of Incorporation (PDF)
- Whistleblower Policy (PDF)
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Newsletters
- Summer 2019 (PDF)
- Winter 2018-19 (PDF)
- Summer 2018 (PDF)
- Winter 2017-18 (PDF)
- Summer 2017 (PDF)
- Winter 2016-17 (PDF)
- Summer 2016 (PDF)
- Winter 2015-16 (PDF)
- Summer 2015 (PDF)
Awards and Scholarships
The Philip J. Haddock Award for Excellence
The Philip J. Haddock award is presented by the Board of Directors each year. It is voted on at the Spring meeting and presented during the reunion. Nominations are solicited in the winter newsletter. “ The person selected does not have to be (or have been) an officer of the RSAA or a member of the Executive Committee, but neither should such persons be excluded. The person selected should be one who has made an outstanding contribution of some kind (not monetary). This contribution may be in the nature of a single, noteworthy actor a lower-keyed, but long term commitment to the School and/or the RSAA or for the alumni in general.”
Past recipients:
- 2019Michael H. Webb '74
- 2018Arnie Lanckton '53
- 2017Dr. Michael Bridgen
- 2016Lawrence R. Hawkins, '55
- 2015Peter Zubal, '59
- 2014Thomas Hodges, '53
- 2013Jerald Holbrook, '56
- 2012Robert Simmons
- 2011Wayne Allen, '79
- 2010Jerry Kniskern ’50
- 2009Bruce Williams ‘76
- 2008Lee Berry ‘68
- 2007Charles Hartnett ‘51
- 2006Lawrence Hill ‘50
- 2005Ken Myers ‘52
- 2004Dick Thomas ‘54
- 2003Stephen Coulthart ‘53
- 2002Christopher Westbrook ‘73
- 2001Thomas Martin ‘76
- 2000Gail Simmons
All other recipients back to 1980 are posted each year in the Newsletter
Kermit E. Remele Award of Meritorious Service
The award is presented by the RSAA in honor of Kermit E Remele. Professor Remele, a 1943 graduate of the Ranger School, served on the Ranger School faculty for over 30 years. As an active member of the RSAA he served as editor of the Alumni News and held the office of Secretary for many years. One of his greatest strengths was his ability to mobilize an motivate people to work for the betterment of the Ranger School. The intent of this award is therefore to recognize groups of people who have combined efforts have gone beyond the norm to have a positive lasting influence on the Ranger School.
Past recipients:
- 2019The NYS Forest Rangers
- 2017Star Lake Fire Department
- 2018Wanakena Historical Association
- 2017Star Lake Fire Department
- 2016Clifton-Fine Hospital
- 2013Ranger School Centennial Committee
- 2012Administration of SUNY ESF
- 2011St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Environment Division
- 2009Village of Wanakena residents
- 2008Class of 1968
- 2005Class of 1955
- 2003Surveying Friends Committee
- 2000Class of 1950
Other Awards
The following awards are presented each year at the beginning of the Spring semester by the RSAA President:
- Van Witsen
- Wesson
- Eagle Award Matthew Moore ‘90
... and more.
RSAA Board of Directors
RSAA President
Chris Westbrook '73 | email
Vice-President
Chris Tcimpidis '93 | email
Secretary
Bob Diehl '97 | email
Treasurer
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Properties Manager
Michael Bushey '02 | email
Members-at-Large
Lee Berry '68 | email
Rob Cole '04 | email
Dylan Haines '13 | email
Travis Hamilton '03 | email
Frank Morehouse '04 | email
Michael Rozeski '90 | email
Rob Snyder '97 | email
Gregory Vaverchak '02 | email
Steven D. Whalen '71 | email
Edwin White '59 | email
Scott Wilkinson '02 | email
Bruce Williams '76 | email
Ellen Wright '12 | email
Past President
Ariane Tanski '09 | email
ESF President
Joanie Mahoney | email
Executive Director, ESF College Foundation
Brenda Greenfield | email
ESF Alumnni Director
Debbie Caviness | email
Ranger School Director
Mariann Johnston | email
RSAA Office Manager
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