Page 41 - Final Annual Report 2020

• May – BSA held a national “Virtual Campout” where scouting families camped on their own. Our Troop
scouts met on a zoom meeting from their own home campsites, had their own fires, and camped outside for
the night. For Memorial Day, in recognition of the pandemic, Troop 1 led the way in creating a Memorial
Day video presentation combining highlights from prior years with small vignettes of live ceremonies such
as Jack Worcester performing the flag ceremony and Mike Kickham speaking.
• June – Scouts participated in a social-distanced trail cleanup at Rocky Narrows. We held our first virtual
Court of Honor. Andrew Guillette passed his Eagle Board of Review and achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout.
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Congratulations! On June 26 , the Troop camped at the Barber Reservation.
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• July to August – On July 10 , our Scouts met in Dover and camped at the Lancaster property. On July 17 ,
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the Troop hiked and camped at BSA Nobscot Property in Framingham/Sudbury. Unfortunately, due to
COVID-19, BSA was forced to cancel some events including summer camp this year, and the National
Jamboree next summer. Our troop is still planning a trip to Philmont this coming summer, and it looks to be
a great crew going.
• September – The Troop kicked off the year with an outdoor meeting held at the Guillette’s house. We
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discussed activities for the year, played a game of whiffle ball, and had ice cream. On September 12 , Scouts
met to play Mini Golf in Holliston. The following week, they worked on advancements, orienteering and
played games at Jameson field.
• October – In early October, the Troop hiked at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, played Mini Golf nearby, and
then camped out at Sutton Falls campground. Later in October, taking advantage of good weather and
daylight, the Troop met outside at Jameson Fields and worked on First Aid MB and played basketball. Late
in October, senior Scouts held a virtual Green Bar meeting to plan November / December meetings and
activities. At the end of October, to celebrate Halloween, the Scouts met at the Lynch’s house to enjoy some
socially distanced pumpkin carving and cookies by the firepit.
• November – Scouts worked on Citizenship in the World MB and Cooking MB; met at the Collins house to
prepare wreathes for delivery; reviewed the requirements for the Salesmanship MB; and reviewed sales
techniques and made calls to sell wreaths and candles as part of our annual sale. Pierce Gregory passed his
Eagle Board of Review and achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout. Congratulations!
• December – We conducted our annual wreath sale fundraiser with Mike Kickham leading the boys who
delivered the wreaths . . . thanks to Collins for hosting! Discussed leadership positions for next 6 months.
Discussed new requirement for Diversity and Inclusion MB starting in 2021. Scouts competed in a Holiday
trivia online contest. The boys held a Virtual Yankee Swap to exchange gifts (to be delivered later).
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Advancement check-ins were hosted online for Scouts with 1 Class and up. Logan Lancaster passed his
Eagle Board of Review and achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout. Congratulations!

B. Registered Scouts:

Our Senior Patrol Leaders were Alex Kaplian for the Winter / Spring and Will Guillette for the Summer / Fall.
Eighteen Scouts registered with Troop 1 for 2021:

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