2015 Annual Report (PDF Version)
Dear Friends,
The end of 2015 marked the fifth year of operation for our organization. When we incorporated on October 13, 2010, our sole intention was to establish a memorial scout camp and make it available to scouts troops and scout families at no cost. Since then, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp has evolved into an independent scouting organization that manages five programs dedicated to Promoting Wilderness Camping - Supporting Worldwide Scouting - Sponsoring Community Service..."We're Not Just A Camp Anymore".
The following are some of the highlights and accomplishments from 2015.
On March 13, we participated in the Pine Tree Council University of Scouting. This event gave us the opportunity to promote our organization and its programs.
In April, $1,600 in camperships were awarded through the MSC Campership Program:
In May, the Facilities Committee held its annual work weekend at the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond. All of the large scale improvement projects slated for the camp have now been completed.
A 20 foot extension was added to the docking system at the Joe Beggs Waterfront.
New windows were added in Adams Cabin in an effort to brighten up the interior of the cabin.
At the request of our insurance company, the woodstove in Adam's Cabin has been removed and replaced with a blue flame propane heater.
The Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond was occupied for 41 days during 2015. It was used by 4 BSA scout groups, 1 scout family, and 2 private parties.
In July, a promotional video was released featuring the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond. This project was three years in the making. Big thanks to all who participated in the effort, especially to Roger Vachon of RMV Productions.
On August 15, the third annual MSC CITO was held in collaboration with the City of Auburn. 15 Geocachers, from across the State of Maine, participated in the event. General litter and illicitly dumped junk was removed from 50 municipal sites.
On August 20, the Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp Promotions Committee was established. The committee will be tasked with all aspects of promoting the organization and its programs.
In October, eight scouts received camping equipment through the MSC Camping Essentials Program. The following scouts were recipients.
Receiving Hiking Boots
In November, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp sponsored the fourth annual Scouts Against Hunger project to benefit St. Martin DePorres Homeless Shelter in Lewiston, ME.
On Sunday, November 1, 16 volunteers went door to door distributing 1500 flyers.
On Sunday, November 8, 12 volunteers collected over 300 bags of food that were left out on people's porches.
During 2015, the Corporation received income of $6,721. The expenses of the Corporation totaled $7,962. On December 31, 2015, the net value of the Corporation’s cash assets was $6,549. The estimated fair market value of the Corporation’s physical assets is $81,300. The total value of the Corporation is estimated at $87,849.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Directors, our volunteers, and contributors for their continued support. I challenge our Directors to continue grooming our programs during the upcoming year and would like to emphasis the importance of continued promotion to help our organization to grow.
Respectfully Submitted,
Luc Caron, Chairman
The end of 2015 marked the fifth year of operation for our organization. When we incorporated on October 13, 2010, our sole intention was to establish a memorial scout camp and make it available to scouts troops and scout families at no cost. Since then, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp has evolved into an independent scouting organization that manages five programs dedicated to Promoting Wilderness Camping - Supporting Worldwide Scouting - Sponsoring Community Service..."We're Not Just A Camp Anymore".
The following are some of the highlights and accomplishments from 2015.
On March 13, we participated in the Pine Tree Council University of Scouting. This event gave us the opportunity to promote our organization and its programs.
In April, $1,600 in camperships were awarded through the MSC Campership Program:
- The Adam Beggs Campership was awarded to Justin Grebouski, Troop 313, Berwick, ME
- The Craig Goodwin Campership was awarded to Brandon Barone, Troop 621, Bath, ME
- The Joe Beggs Campership was awarded to Fisher Riiska, Troop 23, Great Barrington, MA
- Deven Carter, Troop 308, Biddeford, ME
- Sara Emerson, Troop 11020, Uxbridge, MA...Our First Girl Scout Recipient
- Marty Flynn, Troop 281, Ware, MA
- Isaac Gallant, 3rd Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada...Our First International Recipient
- Jon Heath, Troop 200, Camden, ME
- Nicholas Huber, Troop 216, Jefferson, ME
- Martin Johnson, Troop 111, Auburn, ME
In May, the Facilities Committee held its annual work weekend at the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond. All of the large scale improvement projects slated for the camp have now been completed.
A 20 foot extension was added to the docking system at the Joe Beggs Waterfront.
New windows were added in Adams Cabin in an effort to brighten up the interior of the cabin.
At the request of our insurance company, the woodstove in Adam's Cabin has been removed and replaced with a blue flame propane heater.
The Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond was occupied for 41 days during 2015. It was used by 4 BSA scout groups, 1 scout family, and 2 private parties.
In July, a promotional video was released featuring the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond. This project was three years in the making. Big thanks to all who participated in the effort, especially to Roger Vachon of RMV Productions.
On August 15, the third annual MSC CITO was held in collaboration with the City of Auburn. 15 Geocachers, from across the State of Maine, participated in the event. General litter and illicitly dumped junk was removed from 50 municipal sites.
On August 20, the Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp Promotions Committee was established. The committee will be tasked with all aspects of promoting the organization and its programs.
In October, eight scouts received camping equipment through the MSC Camping Essentials Program. The following scouts were recipients.
Receiving Hiking Boots
- Benjamin Mahoney, Troop 301, York, ME
- Joseph Cristiani, Troop 42, Quincy, MA
- Sage McKellick, Troop 2080, Lisbon Falls, ME...Our First Girl Scout Recipient
- Barry Tucker, Troop 193, Limestone, ME
- David Tucker, Troop 193, Limestone, ME
- Karson Albert, Troop 193, Limestone, ME
- Caden Spencer, Troop 369, Lebanon, ME
- Patrick Cortis, Troop 4, Gardner, MA
In November, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp sponsored the fourth annual Scouts Against Hunger project to benefit St. Martin DePorres Homeless Shelter in Lewiston, ME.
On Sunday, November 1, 16 volunteers went door to door distributing 1500 flyers.
On Sunday, November 8, 12 volunteers collected over 300 bags of food that were left out on people's porches.
During 2015, the Corporation received income of $6,721. The expenses of the Corporation totaled $7,962. On December 31, 2015, the net value of the Corporation’s cash assets was $6,549. The estimated fair market value of the Corporation’s physical assets is $81,300. The total value of the Corporation is estimated at $87,849.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Directors, our volunteers, and contributors for their continued support. I challenge our Directors to continue grooming our programs during the upcoming year and would like to emphasis the importance of continued promotion to help our organization to grow.
Respectfully Submitted,
Luc Caron, Chairman
