Boy Scout Troop News
Under the guidance of leader Walter “Sam” Gailey, the Boy Scouts have been working on their merit badges for Backpacking, in which you carry all that you will need for camping on your back while hiking into the woods. The Troop is building towards two 15-mile/2-night trips and one 30-mile/4-night trip this spring and summer.
Additionally, the Troop has been busy with the Eagle Scout project designed and organized by Nicholas Nunn who organized volunteers to build a staircase in the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department. The staircase leads to a second floor storage area that was previously accessible only by climbing a ladder. The work took four weekends to complete and the boys learned many carpentry skills with this project, including the complexities of building a staircase from scratch. The project was assisted by many talented adult Scout leaders.
The Boy Scout Troop is for boys in grades 6-12 and meets Tuesday evenings at the Hampton Congregational Church from 7-8:30 PM. For more information contact: John Tillinghast, 455.9387 or jwaltill@mindspring.com
Cub Scout Pack News
Back in December, each Cub Scout was given a simple cardboard box containing a block of wood and four tiny wheels. The Scouts worked with their families and den leaders during the winter to craft their very own Pinewood Derby racing cars. Designs ranged from army tanks and sports models to (completely separate) entries of a strip of bacon and two fried eggs! On March 3rd, it all came together for the big race and the winners were: 1st place: Ryan Rondeau, of Hampton; 2nd place: Blake Zevetchin, of Chaplin; 3rd place: Zane Finch, of Canterbury. All boys did a great job cheering one another on. Thank you to parent Indu Poonja for her coordination of the event!
The Cub Scout Pack is for boys in grades K-5 and the next Pack meeting is Tuesday, April 3rd at the Hampton Congregational Church at 6 PM. For more information contact: Michelle Mlyniec, 465.7344 or MMmlyniec@gmail.com
Michelle Mlyniec, Heather Nunn, and John Tillinghast.