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News & Featured Stories
CMC Vellore Foundation – Update
Recent Word from our friends at CMC Vellore Foundation is... CMC Vellore Hospital,President J.V. Peter, sent word to New York, that,"”Although the second wave continues to wane, albeit slowly in our region, we are on guard to ensure that we are prepared to face...
Edwina Scudder Youth
We are saddened to report the death of Edwina Scudder Youth in Levittown, Pa on May 15, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1934 in Huntingdon, Long Island to Edwin and Susan Scudder. As a child, Edwina developed a passion for medicine and received a nursing degree from the Columbia University School of Nursing in September, 1955. She became head nurse of the surgical department at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, and later at Mercer Medical Center in Trenton, New Jersey.
Your Family Needs You
So Do Our Friends in India For over 200 years the Scudders have provided direct medical care and comfort to the peoples of India. For over 100 years Scudder families have provided financial support to those medical services through the philanthropic efforts of the...
We Need Your Help – NOW
For over 200 years the Scudders have provided direct medical care and comfort to the peoples of India. For over 100 years Scudder families have provided financial support to those medical services through the philanthropic efforts of the Scudder Association Foundation. It is a tradition we have quietly continued. However, not since the turbulent period of Indian Independence in the 1940’s, has the work begun by the Scudders and continued by the thousands of graduates of the CMC Vellore and Scudder Memorial Hospital medical programs come under a graver threat to the welfare of the communities they serve, than now.
We Need Your Help – NOW
As most of you are aware, there is a health crisis of unimaginable proportion in India today. While our prayers and thoughts go to all of the people there who suffer, the scope of the Covid infection is too vast for our Foundation to mitigate the crisis nationwide. We can though, and we must, do what we can for those Institutions, founded by our family, to see that they weather this unprecedented epidemic.
President’s 2020 Address
PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS AT THE 2020 ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE SCUDDER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION, INC. November 16, 2020 Charles S. K. Scudder, President Good evening everyone. I am glad that you are participating in this virtual Annual Meeting of The Scudder...
May Your Christmas Be Bright
And nothing brightens Christmas morning like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! To that end, our resident Historian Chair, Margery Boyden, has sent us a link that will support our Christmas prayer, that your Christmas be filled with all the love and joy, this special...
Don’t Be Late For A Very Important Date
As we continue to celebrate Ida S. Scudder’s birthday we would like to remind you to that our very own Dr. James Taylor will be presenting the Ida Scudder Oration this coming Wednesday at 9:00 AM.
Join in an Around the World Celebration of Dr. Ida Scudder’s 150th Birthday
We encourage all SAF members to link in and participate in the celebration of a very remarkable woman. Saturday,December 5, 2020 from 2:00PM EST - 5PM EST
An Oration a 150 Years in the Making
The Scudder Association Foundation is proud to announce this year's Ida Scudder Humanitarian Oration, will be presented by Board Member and India Grant, Chair, Dr. James Taylor. Jim Taylor's road to the Oration invitation is a circuitous, and much like his legendary...
Like Father Like Son
Recently Rajaratnam Abel, contacted our President Charles Scudder, whom he met last year on the Scudder Foundation's bicentennial return to India. Abel was putting the finishing touches on his most recent book, Dr. John Scudder: World's First Medical...
Coin of the Realm
There are a lot of moving parts to this post, so let's start at the beginning. Our Historian Margery Boyden, recently received an inquiry from Dave Cleaves, an antiquarian book collector who acquired a 1797 book on arithmetic, one of the first written...
CMC – In the News
CMC was recently spotlighted on India Today due to its extraordinary response to the coronavirus in India and in Harvard Business Review as a leading and innovative non-profits in Health Care. Check out these news stories.
A Road Trip Down Scudder Avenue, Literally
It all started with a phone call. What was going to be a simple outing to a car museum for my dad’s 79th birthday, turned into a deep dive into my family’s ancestry with several surprising connections along the way.
If You Are an American Scudder,
Which Is Your Courageous Immigrant Ancestor? John Scudder, b. 1618 or his sister Elizabeth Scudder, b. 1625 or Their Uncle Thomas Scudder, 1587? From the beginning of the history of the American Scudder family, one family trait stands out strong. Scudders are willing and able to do hard things to better their circumstances.
IF HARRIET SCUDDER’S FAITH COULD TAME WILD TIGERS
If Harriet Scudder’s Faith Could Tame Wild Tigers and Elephants in an Indian Jungle, We Too Can Receive Strength to Confront Trials in Our World Crisis from COVID-19 Messages of Courage from the Pen of Harriet (Waterbury) Scudder, Missionary, 1819–1849 . Dr. John and...
Scudder Board Welcomes Phoebe N. Flint
Please join us in welcoming Phoebe N. Flint, as our newest member of the Scudder Association Foundation, Board of Directors. Phoebe currently is working with the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, as a Paralegal Specialist, Bureau of Competition. Prior to that...
PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
President Charles S.K. Scudder's 2019 Annual Meeting Address Presented to the Members or the Scudder Association Foundation Annual Meeting On December 16th, 2019, the Scudder Association Foundation held their Annual Meeting via video conference in conjunction...
Three Sons of Henry Scudder, Yeoman of Horton Kirby, Kent continued: Correction #2.
In this issue of our online Journal, we continue our series of articles to clarify and correct the history of the three sons of Henry Scudder, Yeoman of Horton Kirby, Kent (read Our Story begins with Henry Skudder (Scudder) Yeoman). This is necessary due to frequent...
Thomas Scudder Did Not Marry Elizabeth Lowers! She was Another Man’s Wife! – Correction #2.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Horton Kirby, Kent, England[1] (click images to enlarge) “Thomas1 Scudder (T)” is the way the Scudder Association Foundation refers to the original immigrant ancestor of the Scudder (T) line in America. This designation serves to...
Christmas at Vellore Medical School
Christmas at the Vellore Medical School, circa 1939 Excerpts from a letter written by Dr. Ida B. Scudder soon after her return. Reprinted from Scudder Bulletin, volume VII, (March 1940): 7. “Well, Christmas is over and the New Year almost upon us. I had my celebration...
Happy 149th Birthday Aunt Ida
Happy 149th Birthday Aunt Ida We celebrate the 149th Anniversary of Dr (Aunt) Ida S. Scudder on December 9th each year (December 9, 1870 – May 23, 1960) was a third-generation American medical missionary in India of the Reformed Church in America. She dedicated her...
2019 Annual Meeting
Scudder Association Foundation 2019 Annual MeetingThe annual meeting of the Foundation will be help on December 16th, 2019 at the DoubleTree Hotel, in Norwalk, CT. starting at 6 pm EST (dinner available). we will be voting on renewing the terms for four (4) current...
The Beat Goes on and on
The Beat Goes on and on and ... Our recent CMC Vellore Foundation, Chairwoman, Dr. Honorine Ward, forwarded this link to us; saying how pleased she was to be passing it along. Like Honorine, we should all be pleased and proud of the Taylor family and their remarkable...
A Surprising Scudder India Bicentennial Bonus
Two Additional 1819 Scudder Missionaries That Were Hidden from View! In this issue, Margery Boyden, Scudder Association Foundation Historian, shares her findings that 2 additional “Scudder” missionaries were sailing with Dr. John and Harriet Scudder in 1819. Curiosity...
No Greater Love
No Greater Love The Scudders of India have a long family tradition of devoting their lives to the assistance of others. But what if you were not a Scudder? When a Scudder took a bride, planning to return to India, did their vow include," ...to have and to hold from...
Journey to India
An Indian Chronicle by Charles S. K. Scudder President of the Scudder Association Foundation, Inc. This Chronicle is a record of the trip to India by members of The Scudder Association Foundation in January 2019 to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of John and...
One Step At A Time by Dr. Reena George
The Scudder Association Foundation members who traveled to Vellore for the 200th year centennial of Dr John and Harriet Scudder's mission work in India and Sri Lanka met with author Reene George. 'She took us on a tour of the central parts of the campus which were...
Dinner with Dr. Thomas Samuel Ram
The Scudder family members who are in Vellore and Ranipet, India this week for the Bicentennial Year celebration of Scudders in India, attended a dinner hosted by Dr. Thomas Samuel Ram and his family. Dr Ram is Professor and Head of the Radiation Oncology Unit 1 at...
Happy New Year
The Scudder Association Foundation is proud to be celebrating what has become a 200 year tradition of service to others.
Here’s wishing the world new hope, new joy and new beginnings in 2019…
To All Our Members
Wishing all our members the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years.
From The Scudder Association Foundation
CMC – Centennial Gala
Gala Honors Anna Pulimood & Chelsea Clinton at 100th Anniversary Celebration Thursday December 13, 2018, the CMC Foundation celebrated the founding of CMC by Dr. Ida Scudder 100 years ago, by presenting awards to Dr. Anna Pulimood, President of CMC College and...
2018 Bicentennial Reunion
The Scudder Association met in Hull, Massachusetts at the Nantasket Beach Resort on October 12- 14, 2018. The Reunion was very special this year. It was held in the Boston area to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Dr. John Scudder and his wife Harriet’s departure...
Trip to India – Jan 2019
The Arrangements Have Been Made Imagine being 25 years old with a young bride and departing from Boston's Fulton Dock on the 8th day of June 1818. Dr. and Mrs. John Scudder began a four (4) month journey to Calcutta, and on to Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The...
Wife and Mother of 4 Board Members Leaves Us
It is with great regret that we note the passing of Marian Bunce. Marian Bunce, of Huntington, NY, has long been an important part of the Scudder Association. Her influence on the Association can not be overstated; her husband Arthur, and 4 children, Annmarie, Thomas,...
The Beat Goes On
Witness the powerful presentation of a 7th Generation Scudder's return to India Dr. Allison Taylor, great,great,great,great granddaughter of Dr. Silas Scudder, founder of Scudder Memorial Hospital, Ranipet, India, presented to the Board of Directors' Bicentennial...
100 Years in the Making
Former President, Rob Fish, Delivers The 7th Annual Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration On August 9, 2018 the seventh annual Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration was held in the Scudder Auditorium, Christian Medical College, Vellore. The Oration was delivered...
We’re Back!
You may recall we sent you this email back in April, 2017. It was our intention at the time to roll out an ambitious membership campaign via the Internet and Social Media to a portion of the Scudders discovered in Linkedin . However due to limited,...
Bad News – Good News
First the Bad News . . . Now the Good News . . . Nantasket has extended the Reservation Deadline to September 5th, 2018 We have been notified that the Nantasket Hotel is fully booked for our Reunion Weekend and that they can only honor those requesting a reservation...
India Travel Requirements
Travel Visa: Print or Download This Document Visa Online Application it can take more than 2 weeks to get your visa, so plan well in advance (costs may vary based on conversion rate at application time) Country Duration of Visa Consular Fee US Citizens...
Count Down to History
Mark your Calendars - 60 Days to Our Historic Bicentennial Celebration Come join us as we celebrate an historic occasion - 200 years of a family's devotion to the service of others. The Scudder Association will hold its Annual Meeting just outside Boston, in...
Former Scudder Association President to deliver Ida Scudder Humanitarian Oration
We are proud to announce that Dr. Rob Fish will be delivering the 8th Annual Ida S. Scudder Oration on the campus of the CMC Vellore Hospital and Medical School, 99 years after Dr. Scudder began practicing medicine in India. Rob is related to both Ida S. Scudder and...
2018 Vellore CMC Foundation Annual Meeting
The Foundation welcomed its CMC Guests: Dr. JV Peter (Director), Dr. Jayanthi Peter and Dr. Vikram Mathews (Associate Director). This was Dr. Peter’s first visit to NYC since assuming the role of Director in late 2017. Dr. Peter provided an update on the latest awards...
Medical College of Wisconsin Honors the Scudder’s 199 Years of Service
This July, the Medical College of Wisconsin's website, honored the Scudder family's 199 year commitment of service to others. The tribute spotlighted Dr. Jim Taylor and his family's connection between MCW and Scudder's Medical work in India. It is a wonderful...
Scudder Bicentennial Celebration
The Scudders are coming! October 12 -14, 2018 Come with us this fall as we gather in Boston for our next Annual Meeting and to celebrate Dr. John Scudder and his wife, Harriet, sailing for the far east in 1818 to begin the Scudder’s long tradition of medical...
Edwina Youth-Scudder Hospitalized
A Venerable Member of the Scudder Association Hospitalized We recently received the following notice from Patricia Carrol with Vellore CMC Foundation. Hello everyone, I spoke with Dr. Elise Youth, the daughter of Edwina Scudder-Youth, who advised me that her mother...
Bicentennial Visitation Gift
As the Scudder Association prepares for its January journey to India's medical missions, founded and operated by Scudders, join the Board of Governors in a fund raising campaign to present a financial gift to Scudder Memorial Hospital during our visit. The Board has...
Dr. Rob Fish to Deliver CMC’s Annual Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration
The Scudder Family Honored as CMC Celebrates 100 Years of Medical Education CMC Oration Committee, has invited former Scudder Association President, Rob Fish, to deliver the 8th Annual Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration, August 9th, 2018 at the CMC...
An Exponential Family Man
The Scudder Association Mourns the Loss of a Good Friend and Great Genealogist It is with sadness the Scudder Association announces the sudden passing of Christopher Eric Scudder, a Board member, Genealogy Officer and dear friend to many in the Association. Chris...
Who says you can’t go home again?
In spite of Thomas Wolfe's assertion, Dr. James Taylor, his wife, Dr. Susan Taylor and his daughter Allison, a 4th year medical student returned to India where they continued a nearly 200 year tradition of fostering medical care. Dr.James Taylor, serves on the Boards...
7th Generation Scudder – Off to India
199 Years And 7 Generations Later ... Another Scudder Departs for India Allison Taylor, continues a long and proud tradition of Scudders in service to the medical community of India. Both her father, Jim Taylor and mother, Susan Taylor are physicians and Allison is...
Annmarie Bunce Named Teacher of the Year !!
Annmarie a life long member of the Scudder Association family and past Board Member has won, "Teacher of the Year", at Walt Whitman High School in Huntington Station, NY. Annmarie's brother, Arthur Bunce, said in his Facebook post 'It also came as no surprise to...
President’s Introductory Remarks
The following is a transcript of Charles S.K. Scudder's introductory remarks on being elected President of the Scudder Association, at the Annual Meeting of the General Membership, December,4, 2017. Dear Cousins, Well, thank you all very much indeed for electing...
Sri Lanka Celebrates 200 Years of Scudder Service
This is a special news item submitted by Jack Gillmar The Church of the American Ceylon Mission has been celebrating its 200-year old history of work with missionaries from the United States for two years. Five young men, students of Williams College in...
Final Letter from Rob Fish – President
As I conclude my second term as the president of your family organization, The Scudder Association, I want to thank all those who have supported my efforts these past 6 years. You all know who you are, and I do not need to read off all the names. As I now live in...
Newsletter November 2017
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....
Annual Meeting December 4, 2017
Hear ye, Hear ye !! You are invited to and may attend in person or via conference call the meeting of the Membership of The Scudder Association, Inc. to be held on December 4, 2017. Attend In Person: At the Doubletree Hotel, 789 Connecticut Ave Norwalk,...
Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You
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...
The world is a little colder now
Gordon R. Sherman, June 21, 1937 - August 2, 2017 It is with great sadness to announce we have lost one of our most active and endearing members, Gordon Sherman. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to his wife and life long partner, Cy, as well as his children...
Happy 4th – Thank you to the Scudders who made it possible
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...
CMC Vellore Names New Director
The Scudder Association would like to thank Dr. Sunil Chandy for his excellent service during his 4 year appointment and congratulate Dr. JV Peter on his selection as CMC Director. Click here to link to CMC announcement
Ringling, Barnum, Bailey & Scudder
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...
Making Friends & Finding Family
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....
The Long Way Home
A Gesture of Love and Esteem Finds Its Way Home After a journey of 85 years and tens of thousands of miles, this historic commemorative silver tray has found its way back to its place of origin, Scudder Memorial Hospital. Discover the woman behind the tray and...
Special “K”
Not all Scudders spell it with a "C". Hear and read Paul Skudder's account of his "Mirakle" on a mountain. Dr. Harley Rotbart, Professor, Vice Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Pediatrics University of Colorado Medical School, and Dr. Paul Skudder, a vascular...
Exciting News from SMH
This is our third report from our Indian Grant Chair, Dr. James Taylor's recent trip to India. Thomas Cook Travel Donates 5 Much Needed Dialysis Machines With a generous grant from the Thomas Cook Travel Group, SMH's dialysis unit will nearly double in size with 5...
Friendly Incoming
Giving is a 2 Way Street While virtue may be its own reward, it is gratifying nonetheless, to be on the receiving end of someone's appreciation. That was exactly how we felt when Emma Bigelow contacted us from Lake Michigan College with her kind words. We look forward...
“Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
Our intrepid India Grants Chair, Dr. James Taylor, was busy on his recent visit to India. He just forwarded us this report, supplemented with photos from our friends at CMC Vellore Foundation. Thank you to all who helped. Brick laying ceremony for Kannigapuram...
Indian Grant Chairman, Progress Report – 164 Years in the Making*
*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...
God Bless the Dreamers
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...
Meet a Scudder
Nathaniel Scudder (May 10, 1733 – October 17, 1781) was an American physician and patriot leader during the Revolutionary War. He served as a delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress, where he was one of two delegates from New Jersey to sign the Articles of...
Let’s Get Social
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...
Let's get social. 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...
Invite Some Friends for Lunch this New Year
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....
Help Santa Knock Off Early Christmas Eve
Scudder Association memberships make wonderful last minute Christmas presents. A gift from you that can last a lifetime. A downloadable membership certificate with a gift note will be sent to you for printing in time to put in their stocking or to...
Happy 146th Birthday Aunt ‘Dr.’ Ida S. Scudder
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...
Welcome Back !
Dear Cousins: Darwin noted that a species either adapts to change or goes extinct. The Scudder Association is no different. The last decade has seen dramatic changes in both the Association and the way the world communicates. To respond to this, we have devoted...
Jawadhi Hills Campaign
“One small step for philanthropy, one giant leap for the Scudder Association.”
It is a distinct pleasure to launch our first fully integrated on-line charitable campaign.
Introducing Scudder Association 2.0
The Scudder Association is happy to announce the roll-out of our new Member Resource Management system.
Something to Smile About
We had asked our President, Rob Fish to assist us in getting the word out about our new Scudder Association digital network and discovered that he was unavailable over the weekend. We assumed he was sailing, golfing or just savoring the lingering vestiges of summer....
CMC Vellore Recognized as one of India’s Most Trusted Healthcare Brands
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Scudder Memorial Hospital Celebrates 150th Birthday
Scudder Memorial Hospital celebrated its Sesquicentennial on September 3rd and the founder's great-great grandson, Dr. James H. Taylor was in attendance. James has been a active supporter at SMH and was invited as one of the keynote speakers at the celebration. James...
Dr. Ida Scudder, Vellore, India.
Find out how this legendary woman’s spirit lives on today.
Members Requested to Register for New Scudder Association 2.0 Digital System
The Scudder Association is in the final stage of deploying their digital Member Resource Management system.
Watch for an email soon!
Dr. James H. Taylor to Represent Scudder Association at the SMH 150 Year Anninversary
Dr. James Taylor is scheduled to attend the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Scudder Memorial Hospital in Ranipet, India. Founder's Day is September 3rd. Dr. Taylor's great-great grandfather, Dr. Silas Downer Scudder started the hospital in 1866. Dr. Silas...
2016 Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration Watch it Live Here
The Foundation, in partnership with CMC, are pleased to announce the 2016 Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration honoree, Dr. K. Srinath Reddy. Prof. Reddy is President of the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). He formerly headed the Department of Cardiology...
Dr. Anbu Suresh Rao – Scudder Memorial Hospital – Video Conference to Scudder Association
Dr. Anbu Suresh Rao, Superintendent of Scudder Memorial Hospital, met recently via video conference, with a number of Scudder Association Board members. The Board was universally impressed with the accomplishments outlined in Anbu's presentation. We would encourage...
Scudder Association Launches New Network
This spring, The Scudder Association will roll-out a new network designed to reach Scudders world wide. Leading the effort is Richard Scudder, of Scudder Technologies. Richard brings a wealth of technical expertise to the project.
Letter From Japan – One of the First American Accounts of Hiroshima
On May 27, 2016, the President of the United States, visited the city of Hiroshima, where he spoke these words: "Seventy-one years ago, on a bright cloudless morning, death fell from the sky and the world was changed. A flash of light and a wall of fire destroyed a...
Ida Scudder 1899 Cornell Fellowship Awarded
Dr. Madelon Finkel, Foundation Board member as well as Director Office of Global Health Education and Professor of Healthcare Policy and Research at Weill Cornell Medical College (WCMC), hosted the annual Reception for Global Health Fellows on Thursday, May 12 at the College.
Scudder Association 2015 Annual Meeting
Our 2015 annual meeting was held in Long Island, New York on October 23-25.