2013 Annual Report (PDF version)
Dear Friends,
During 2013, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp evolved into a multifaceted independent scouting organization. During the annual meeting, held in January, the Board of Directors amended the bylaws to expand the purpose of the organization. Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp is now dedicated to Promoting Wilderness Camping, Supporting The Worldwide Scouting Movement, and Sponsoring Community Service Projects…“We’re Not Just A Camp Anymore”.
The following are some of the highlights and accomplishments from 2013.
During 2013, the Corporation received income of $10,856. The expenses of the Corporation totaled $10,673. On December 31, 2013, the net value of the Corporation’s cash assets was $8,340. The estimated fair market value of the Corporation’s physical assets is $73,800. The total value of the Corporation is estimated at $82,140.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Directors and our volunteers for all of their effort and contributions during 2013. Together, we have made our first year of operation, as a fully functional scouting organization, something to be proud of. In addition to operating the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond, we promoted wilderness camping, supported the Worldwide Scouting Movement, and sponsored community service projects.
Respectfully Submitted, Date: January 2, 2014
Luc Caron, Chairman
During 2013, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp evolved into a multifaceted independent scouting organization. During the annual meeting, held in January, the Board of Directors amended the bylaws to expand the purpose of the organization. Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp is now dedicated to Promoting Wilderness Camping, Supporting The Worldwide Scouting Movement, and Sponsoring Community Service Projects…“We’re Not Just A Camp Anymore”.
The following are some of the highlights and accomplishments from 2013.
- The MSC Trading Post has continued to support the financial needs of the organization. The Trading Post is now a Premium eBay Store that has earned “Top Rated – Power Seller” branding. In addition to selling scout memorabilia, we have expanded our selection of vintage collectibles and have partnered with several local dealers by selling their items on consignment.
- In February, the Board of Directors established the MSC Campership Program in support of the ideals set forth by the Worldwide Scouting Movement and in order to promote wilderness camping experiences. The program was designed to make a variety of camperships available to any scout upon the recommendation of his / her scout group leader. For more information on the MSC Campership Program, see http://www.memorialscoutcamp.org/msc-campership-program.html
- On April 1, $700 in camperships were awarded as follows:
- The Adam Beggs Campership was awarded to Jacob True of Troop 580 from Rumford, ME.
- The Craig Goodwin Campership was awarded to Richard Pinkham of Troop 610 from Richmond, ME.
- An Award of Merit was given to Mitchell Becker of Troop 19 from Middleton, MA.
- An Award of Merit was given to Lucas Mahar of Pack 25 from Hermon, ME.
- Many improvement projects were completed at the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond, including the following:
- The wood stove in Adam’s Cabin was repaired, new stove pipe installed, and the walls around the stove were covered with heat resistant tiles.
- The interior of the cabin was completely cleaned out, redecorated, and a dining area was established.
- The deteriorating post and beam foundation under the cabin was replaced with solid wood beams and cement pilings.
- Two tons of refuse and junk were removed from the site.
- A new vinyl floor was installed in the cabin.
- A camper was removed from the property enabling the Goodwin Campsite to be doubled in size.
- The wood stove in Adam’s Cabin was repaired, new stove pipe installed, and the walls around the stove were covered with heat resistant tiles.
- Boy Scout Troop 89 from Bar Harbor, ME became the first scout group to use the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond after its official opening. They used the facility from April 14 to 16. Since that time, the camp has been used as follows:
- June 7 to 9…Camp Dedication Weekend & Open House
- August 1 to 6…Boy Scout Troop 609 from Windsor, ME
- August 7 to 8…Boy Scout Troop 417 from Winslow, ME
- August 23 to 25…Private Booking…Non-scout Family Camping
- September 9 to 14…Private Booking…Scout Family Camping
- June 7 to 9…Camp Dedication Weekend & Open House
- On August 10, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp partnered with the City of Auburn in sponsoring the MSC CITO, which was a city wide cleanup effort. 19 volunteers from the local Geocaching Community collected approximately four tons of trash and illicitly dumped junk from public lands located across the city.
- This fall, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp sponsored the second annual Scouts Against Hunger project, which was a food drive to benefit St. Martin DePorres Homeless Shelter in Lewiston, ME. 15 volunteers participated in the event and nearly 300 bags of food were collected.
During 2013, the Corporation received income of $10,856. The expenses of the Corporation totaled $10,673. On December 31, 2013, the net value of the Corporation’s cash assets was $8,340. The estimated fair market value of the Corporation’s physical assets is $73,800. The total value of the Corporation is estimated at $82,140.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Directors and our volunteers for all of their effort and contributions during 2013. Together, we have made our first year of operation, as a fully functional scouting organization, something to be proud of. In addition to operating the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond, we promoted wilderness camping, supported the Worldwide Scouting Movement, and sponsored community service projects.
Respectfully Submitted, Date: January 2, 2014
Luc Caron, Chairman
