2016 Annual Report (PDF Version)
Dear Friends,
Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp has now completed its sixth year of operation. During 2016, our organization continued to offer the use of the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond at no cost to anyone interested in wilderness camping experiences. We sponsored community service projects within the Lewiston / Auburn area of Maine. Our scout oriented donation programs reached across both state and national borders to assist scouts in need. We feel that we have developed a well rounded scouting organization and dedicate ourselves to the task of improving our existing programs in 2017.
During 2016, the Corporation received income of $7,267. The expenses of the Corporation totaled $5,368. On December 31, 2016, the net value of the Corporation’s cash assets was $7,589. The estimated fair market value of the Corporation’s physical assets is $81,300. The total value of the Corporation is estimated at $88,889.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Directors, our volunteers, and contributors for their continued support. I would encourage our Directors to stay focused on Promoting Wilderness Camping - Supporting The Worldwide Scouting Movement - Sponsoring Community Service.
Respectfully Submitted, Date: January 2, 2017
Luc Caron, Chairman
Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp has now completed its sixth year of operation. During 2016, our organization continued to offer the use of the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond at no cost to anyone interested in wilderness camping experiences. We sponsored community service projects within the Lewiston / Auburn area of Maine. Our scout oriented donation programs reached across both state and national borders to assist scouts in need. We feel that we have developed a well rounded scouting organization and dedicate ourselves to the task of improving our existing programs in 2017.
- The following are some of the highlights and accomplishments from 2016.
- In April, $1,200 in camperships were awarded through the MSC Campership Program:
- The Adam Beggs Campership was awarded to Natasha Austin, Troop 20142, Canastota, NY
- The Craig Goodwin Campership was awarded to Ryan Giles, Troop 648, Freeport, ME
- The Joe Beggs Campership was awarded to Cheyenne Terry, Troop 41140, Wolcott, NY
- In addition to the full $300 camperships listed above, the Directors awarded the following $100 Awards of Merit
- Dale Varney, Troop 497, Jackman, ME
- Evan Kearns, Troop 202, Brunswick, ME
- Patrick Cortis, Troop 4, Gardner, MA
- In May, the Facilities Committee held its annual work weekend at the Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond. Several minor improvement projects were completed.
- The Memorial Scout Camp at Spectacle Pond was occupied for 51 days during 2016. It was used by 4 BSA scout groups, 2 scout families, and 5 private parties.
- On August 20, the fourth annual MSC CITO was held in collaboration with the City of Auburn. 21 Geocachers, from across the State of Maine, participated in the event. They filled 4 one ton dump trucks with general litter and illicitly dumped junk that was removed from 50 sites located across the City of Auburn.
- In October, 8 scouts received camping equipment through the MSC Camping Essentials Program. The following scouts were recipients.
- Receiving Hiking Boots
- Dan Duitman, Glendale 101, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Receiving Winter Boots
- Anthony Morabito, Troop 42, Quincy, MA
- Robert Boufard, Troop 497, Jackman, ME
- Receiving A Sleeping Bag
- Zac Cushman, Sea Scout Ship 243, Warren, ME
- Receiving A Backpack
- Adian Norton, Troop 648, Harpswell, ME
- Receiving Hiking Boots
- On October 5, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp officially became a local group of the International Scout and Guide Fellowship. We hope that our affiliation with the ISGF will help us in promoting our organization on an international scale.
- In October - November, Troop 160 Memorial Scout Camp sponsored the fourth annual Scouts Against Hunger Program to benefit St. Martin DePorres Homeless Shelter in Lewiston, ME.
- On Sunday, October 30, 15 volunteers went door to door distributing 1500 flyers.
- On Sunday, November 6, 19 volunteers collected over 300 bags of food that were left out on people's porches.
- In addition to the food collected, we purchased and donated dish soap, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, coffee, sugar, and tissues.
During 2016, the Corporation received income of $7,267. The expenses of the Corporation totaled $5,368. On December 31, 2016, the net value of the Corporation’s cash assets was $7,589. The estimated fair market value of the Corporation’s physical assets is $81,300. The total value of the Corporation is estimated at $88,889.
In closing, I would like to thank the Board of Directors, our volunteers, and contributors for their continued support. I would encourage our Directors to stay focused on Promoting Wilderness Camping - Supporting The Worldwide Scouting Movement - Sponsoring Community Service.
Respectfully Submitted, Date: January 2, 2017
Luc Caron, Chairman
