Thomas Mercaldo

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Volunteer Experience

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts  Graphic

    Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts

    - Present 4 years 8 months

    Social Services

    Serve on the Board of Advisors for the Ronald McDonald House in New Haven

  • Member Board of Directors

    Pathfinders, inc

    - Present 2 years 1 month

    Environment

    Serving on the Board of Pathfinders, a non-profit established to secure and maintain Deer Lake as Open Space

  • Co-President / Co-Chair

    Prepared 2 Help

    - Present 1 year 4 months

    Social Services

    Prepared to Help is a 501(c)3 charity that is involved in providing food and clothing to those in need. The charity also supports scholarships

  • Boy Scouts of America Graphic

    Assistant Scoutmaster

    Boy Scouts of America

    - Present 43 years 7 months

    Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 1, Milford
    Campmaster, Camp Sequassen
    Wepawaug Valley District Food Drive Chair
    Nomination Committee Chair, Wepawaug Valley District
    Eagle Scout
    District Award of Merit
    Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 67 Trumbull CT 1988-1992 (Fairfield County Council)
    Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 19, Milford, CT 1981-1984 (Quinnipiac Council)
    Committee Chairman, Pack 7, Milford, CT 2003-2010 (CT Yankee Council)
    Eagle Board of Review, 1991-1994 (Nutmeg…

    Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 1, Milford
    Campmaster, Camp Sequassen
    Wepawaug Valley District Food Drive Chair
    Nomination Committee Chair, Wepawaug Valley District
    Eagle Scout
    District Award of Merit
    Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 67 Trumbull CT 1988-1992 (Fairfield County Council)
    Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 19, Milford, CT 1981-1984 (Quinnipiac Council)
    Committee Chairman, Pack 7, Milford, CT 2003-2010 (CT Yankee Council)
    Eagle Board of Review, 1991-1994 (Nutmeg District, Fairfield County Council), CT Yankee Council(2016-present)
    District Executive Selection Committee (CT Yankee Council)
    Program Director, Camp Sequassen 2009-2010

  • Chairperson

    Thanks for Giving Food Drive

    - Present 21 years

    Poverty Alleviation

    Chairman of the Thanks for Giving Food Drive, one of the largest Food Collection efforts in Connecticut. Over the past 17 years, the Thanks for Giving Food drive has provided Food to more than 3800 Milford families and provided support to more than a dozen different food distribution charities. Sponsored by area Scouts the principal beneficiaries of the drive include the Milford Food Bank, John Rigley Food Pantry, Cornerstone Food Pantry and Food2Kids. More than 130,000 pounds of food and…

    Chairman of the Thanks for Giving Food Drive, one of the largest Food Collection efforts in Connecticut. Over the past 17 years, the Thanks for Giving Food drive has provided Food to more than 3800 Milford families and provided support to more than a dozen different food distribution charities. Sponsored by area Scouts the principal beneficiaries of the drive include the Milford Food Bank, John Rigley Food Pantry, Cornerstone Food Pantry and Food2Kids. More than 130,000 pounds of food and 5,251 turkeys; and $43,000 has been raised to help feed those in need

  • Board Member, President, and past treasurer

    Clark Commons Association

    - Present 9 years

    Board Member and Treasurer of Clark Commons Associaton

  • Member, Board of Advisors

    Breaker Beach Condo Association

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • Board of Directors

    Connecticut Special Olympics

    - 2 years 10 months

    Children

    Helped organize the CT Special Olympics Summer games, including playing a major role in organizing public relations surrounding the event. Also was involved in securing donations and volunteering at the event.

  • Board of Directors

    Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Berkshire County

    - 2 years

    Children

  • Board of Directors

    Milford Land Conservation Trust

    1992 – 1995 (3 years)
    1981 – 1984 (3 years)
    1992 – 1995 Vice President
    Life Member
    Milford Land Trust, Distinguished Service Award, 1980, 1991

  • Coach

    Milford United Soccer League, MUSC

    - 15 years 1 month

  • Volunteer

    Other Volunteer Experience

    Thanks for Giving Food Drive 2005- present
    Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2001-2002
    Connecticut Special Olympics, 1983-1987 `
    Connecticut Red Cross 1977-1985
    Ronald McDonald House, New Haven, CT, 1984, 1985
    Greater Pittsfield Jaycees 1986-1988, President 1987 & 1988
    Milford Jaycees 1988-1997
    CCD instructor Saint Theresa School 1986 - 1988
    Parish Council Member, Saint Mary's Church 1990-1993
    Milford National Lou Gehrig Little League, Manager/Coach 2002-2007
    Orange…

    Thanks for Giving Food Drive 2005- present
    Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2001-2002
    Connecticut Special Olympics, 1983-1987 `
    Connecticut Red Cross 1977-1985
    Ronald McDonald House, New Haven, CT, 1984, 1985
    Greater Pittsfield Jaycees 1986-1988, President 1987 & 1988
    Milford Jaycees 1988-1997
    CCD instructor Saint Theresa School 1986 - 1988
    Parish Council Member, Saint Mary's Church 1990-1993
    Milford National Lou Gehrig Little League, Manager/Coach 2002-2007
    Orange Soccer League, Coach 2002
    Manager, Pittsfield Little League 1987
    Milford YMCA, 1978-1980
    Elizabeth O’Hara Walsh School, 1979
    Boy Village Tutoring Program, 1978-1981
    Milford Oyster Festival 1980-1981
    Easter Seals 2006
    Red Cross Bloodmobile volunteer 1977-1986
    Chairman of the largest single blood mobile in CT 1984 (589 pints / 478% increase over prior year)

Publications

  • The BIG Book of Camping Jokes and Riddles August 9, 2018

    Aquinas Eagle Publishing

    Campfire Jokes and Riddles is a compilation of hilarious jokes and riddles related to camping and hiking. This book is great for individuals and groups looking for some great laughs while also enjoying comical pictures and cartoons.

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  • The Big, Ginormous Book of Clean Jokes and Riddles: Over 600 Jokes and Riddles for Kids

    Aquinas Eagle Publishing

    Featuring over 600 clean jokes that have been kid tested and mom approved. Don't forget about the comical cartoons that accompany many of the jokes. The Big Ginormous Book of Clean Jokes and Riddles for Kids provides hours of family fun at a great value!

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  • Dare To Soar: Graduate Edition: A Gift, and a Challenge to the Graduate

    Aquinas Eagle Publishing

    Dare to Soar Graduate edition challenges young people to pursue a life of excellence. Graduating is an important life milestone. For some, graduation is the end of a journey; for others it is the beginning of a journey toward a life filled with success and accomplishment. Dare to Soar challenges the graduate to reach new heights. They are asked to listen to a higher calling, one that includes developing charisma and intellect, showing courage and character, and giving to others. The graduate is…

    Dare to Soar Graduate edition challenges young people to pursue a life of excellence. Graduating is an important life milestone. For some, graduation is the end of a journey; for others it is the beginning of a journey toward a life filled with success and accomplishment. Dare to Soar challenges the graduate to reach new heights. They are asked to listen to a higher calling, one that includes developing charisma and intellect, showing courage and character, and giving to others. The graduate is challenged to fearlessly fly to new heights and to soar above the clouds.

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  • Dare To Soar: A Gift, and a Challenge to the Eagle Scout

    Aquinas Eagle Publishing

    This book commends the Eagle Scout on their accomplishment while challenging the new Eagle Scout to go on to be all they can be. To take the lessons learned along the Eagle Trail to another level, and to live a life of accomplishment.The book contains eight challenges to the Eagle Scout ("8 Eagle Scout Dares"), along with inspirational messages, facts, quotes and stories all targeted for the Eagle Scout. Dare to Soar invites Eagle Scouts to strive to be nothing less than great in every way,

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  • Author of 25 specialty books primarily in the categories of motivational and humor

    Aquinas Eagle Publishing, (formerly Aquinas Scout Books), United States

    Author and Publisher active in the distribution of 32 publications including: Dare to Soar(Graduate Edition), Dare to Soar(Eagle Scout Edition), The Big Book of Campfire Jokes and Riddles, The Big Ginormous Book of Clean Jokes and Riddles, Scout Jokes, Scout Skits, The Scout Riddle Book, Campfire Tales, Scout Games, More Scout Skits, Campfire Skits, Run on's and Even More Scout Skits, Superior Campfires, Scoutmaster Minutes, Youth Skits for Girls, Scout Cheers, Scoutmaster Minutes II, Ranger…

    Author and Publisher active in the distribution of 32 publications including: Dare to Soar(Graduate Edition), Dare to Soar(Eagle Scout Edition), The Big Book of Campfire Jokes and Riddles, The Big Ginormous Book of Clean Jokes and Riddles, Scout Jokes, Scout Skits, The Scout Riddle Book, Campfire Tales, Scout Games, More Scout Skits, Campfire Skits, Run on's and Even More Scout Skits, Superior Campfires, Scoutmaster Minutes, Youth Skits for Girls, Scout Cheers, Scoutmaster Minutes II, Ranger Skits, Creative Campfires, The Scout Puzzle and Activity Book, DisMissives, Sequassen Secrets, . Dare to Soar: Gold Award Edition, The US Presidents Joke Book, Along the Scouting Trail, Sequassen: Past and Present

Honors & Awards

  • District Award of Merit

    Connecticut Yankee Council BSA - Wepawaug Valley District

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