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Sherborn Boy Scouts - Troop 1

Annual Report - 2019

A. Troop Programs and Activities:

Sherborn continues to enjoy an active and engaged Boy Scout Troop due to the support of Pilgrim Church, our
Chartered Organization, and the Sherborn community at large. Our Scouts performed many civic duties including
leading Eagle projects, participating in Town events like the Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day services, and
providing support via many community service projects.
As many are aware, Boy Scouting has undergone significant changes nationally due to demographics and to more
inclusive policies. Locally, we experienced a change as our Knox Trail Council, based in Marlborough, merged
with Old Colony Council, based on the South Shore, to form Mayflower Council, which is now based in
Marlborough. It was felt that this merger will better leverage Council leadership and financial resources.

Troop 1 had another active year with programs to challenge the older scouts and to provide them a chance to lead
and mentor the younger boys. Our goals are to have fun, learn new skills, build confidence and leadership ability,
serve the community, and provide recognition and rank advancement to encourage participation.
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On May 19 , we conducted an Eagle Scout Court of Honor led by Charlie Williams to recognize Nate Sullivan for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. During the program year, we also held several Troop Courts of Honor to
recognize the other Scouts advancement and merit badges earned.

The following are highlights of our Troop’s monthly activities for 2019:
• January – The scouts helped our COA by cooking for a meal for them.

• February – Troops meetings, merit badge and rank advancements.
• March – On March 2 & 9, we had several scouts attend Merit Badge College and on March 14 we had 8
scouts attend the Campout at Snow Hill.
• April – on April 6, the Troop had 12 scouts attend the Rocky Narrows Campout and on April 9 the Troop
attend the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner
• May – on the 19th we held Nate Sullivan’s Eagle Ceremony and on the 27th the Troop had 21
scouts/leaders/troop committee members participate in the Memorial Day and ceremonies.
• June – We held our end of year Court of Honor.
• July to August – We sent 10 Scouts plus 3 leaders to the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico for a
challenging and memorable trek. For the other boys, Troop 1 also sent 11 Scouts to Camp Yawgoog in
Rhode Island.
• September –The Fall program was launched with the kick-off picnic at the O’Neil’s house on Sept 15. We
also host our Crossover ceremony and welcomed 8 new scouts to our Troop.
• October – Troops meetings, merit badge and rank advancements. On October 24th, Joey Scrimshaw-Hall
passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review.
• November – 10 scouts participated in the Veterans Day ceremonies at Town Hall led by Mike Kickham and
on Nov. 23 the troop had 13 scouts attend the Rocky Narrows Hike and campout. On November 19th,
Oren Weimeyer passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review
• December – We conducted our annual wreath sale fundraiser. The boys learned salesmanship and
communication skills by decorating, selling, and delivering wreaths as well as boxes of Hanukah candles.
Thanks to the Kapilian’s for hosting in their garage and to Mike Kickham leading the boys.

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