Advancement ceremony at VUMC in December of the Scouts #410 Webelos Den (fourth Graders): Cubmaster Chris Santiago and Den Leader Chris Reynolds with Declan McLaughlin, John Gray, Beckett Metcalf, and Lux Reynolds. (contributed photo)
Scouting Sunday is February 8, when Vassalboro BSA Scouting Troop #410 and Pack #410 will take part in the 10 a.m. worship service at their hosting organization, the Vassalboro United Methodist Church, at 614 Main Street. The public is invited to attend the special service and the lunch and time of fellowship that will immediately follow.
The celebration of Scouts Sunday is an opportunity for the community to acknowledge and support the Scouts’ dedication and hard work throughout the year; and to emphasize the importance of faith and duty to God as integral parts of the Scout Oath and Law. Scouts will attend in uniform and participate in some traditional aspects of the service, present the colors and share their experiences in scouting.
Boy Scouts were founded in England in 1908. The next year Chicago publisher, William D. Boyce was visiting London when he lost his way in a dense fog and a British Boy Scout came along and safely guided Boyce to his destination. When Boyce offered the youngster a tip he refused it, explaining that as a Scout he would not take payment for doing a good deed. This gesture inspired Boyce and he established Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910.
Vassalboro Scout Troop #410 received its charter in January 1970 from the Kennebec Valley District of the Pine Tree Council. At that time the troop was chartered by the East Vassalboro Grange and meetings were usually held there. Today the Vassalboro Scouts are chartered by the American Legion Post #126 and hosted by the Vassalboro United Methodist Church. According to Scoutmaster, Christopher Santiago there’s currently 44 Scouts – 28 in the Cub Pack and 14 in the Troop. When asked how the Vassalboro Scouts grew to such proportions Santiago related, “People found out by word of mouth about all that we do with our Scouts, which attracted some from outside of town.” Vassalboro BSA Scouting Troop and Pack #410 members are currently residents of six towns – China, Windsor, Palermo, Jefferson, Benton and Vassalboro.
If there is a storm this service will be postponed to Sunday, February 15, and notice of that would be posted on the Vassalboro United Methodist Church Facebook page. FMI call or text Pastor Karen Merrill at (207) 441-7086 or email info.VUMC@gmail.com. FMI about the Vassalboro Scouting Troop and Pack #410, email Scoutmaster Christopher Santiago at vassalborocubscoutpack410@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook.
Advancement ceremony at VUMC in December of the Scouts #410 Tiger Den (first graders): Cubmaster Chris Santiago and Den Leader Jamie Santiago with Maverick Quirion, Finn Theberge, Cameron Rairdon, Clay Rairdon, Ryan Kimball, and Eli Lathrop. (contributed photo)
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