The History of Troop 130 in Maynard
1927 Scoutmaster Saxon starts Troop 1, which meets at St. George's Episcopal Church. The troop lasts at least one year.
1930's Pollard and Taylor are Scoutmasters of Troop 1, which falls apart later in the decade.
1940's Troop 5, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Kelley, meets at the old Fowler Middle School. The troop collects and sells scrap newspaper to raise money. A week at Camp Resolute costs $12 and a pound of sugar. The troop folds in 1947.
1950's Troop 1, which has been defunct for over a decade, is restarted by Paul D. Sawyer at the Union Congregational Church. A week at Resolute costs about $21.
1951 Fred Robinson starts Troop 30 at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. The troop grows to 32 Scouts within that year. John West and Robert Luosalo are charter Scouts.
1961 John West begins his 14-year tenure as Scoutmaster of Troop 30. Robert Luosalo is ASM.
1966 Luosalo leaves Troop 30 and restarts Troop 1. Over the next twenty years, the troop takes many 50-mile hikes in Vermont and New Hampshire, and Luosalo publishes a monthly newsletter known as Smoke Signals using a typewriter and blue stencils.
1973 Troop 1 attends the National Jamboree at Moraine State Park in Pennsylvania.
1974 Troop 1 travels to the Hemenway State Forest in Tamworth, NH, beginning Maynard's long-standing tradition.
1975 West retires from Troop 30. The troop is led by Scoutmaster Hatch for about six years and then becomes defunct.
1979 A week at Resolute costs about $80.
1982 At the urging of council, Yiao-Tee Hsia restarts Troop 30. He has five Scouts his first year. He is told that Troop 1 is flourishing with sixty Scouts, but it is in fact struggling with rapidly decreasing enrollment. The troops have many joint camping trips, and a merger is suggested.
1984 After a summer of negotiations, Troop 130 is officially begun in December 1984 with Hsia as Scoutmaster. Robert Luosalo's career as Scoutmaster of Troop 1 ends, making him the longest-serving Scoutmaster in Maynard history.
1987 Explorer Post 13, with an emphasis on computer science, is started at Digital Equipment Corporation by Mr. Difinizio.
1993 Troop visits the National Jamboree at Ft. AP Hill, VA
1994 Crew of 11 scouts and adults go to Philmont, A week at Camp Resolute costs $155 (and no bag of sugar.)
1995 First trip to Florida Seabase for Scuba cert and out island camping. Scoutmaster Bob Burgess takes over the troop.
1996 Scoutmaster Christine Thorp takes over the troop.
1997 Five scouts and 2 adults attend the National Jamboree as members of the council contingent.
1999 Venture Crew 130 (Co-ed scout program). Sixteen scouts and adults travel to Philmont.
2000 Venture Crew 130 hikes the AT from Franconia to Crawford Notch. Seven travel to Seabase for Scuba cert, early evacuation due to Hurricane Debbie.
2002 Troop 130 celebrates it's 20th Anniversary. First Co-ed contingent from Maynard travels to Philmont. Scoutmaster Thorp retires to concentrate on Venture Crew and Bob Hill takes over as scoutmaster of the troop.
2005 First Co-ed contingent to Florida Seabase
2007 Troop 130 celebrates 25th anniversary. Forty-eight scouts, venturers and adults travel to Philmont.
2009 Troop and Crew travel to Seabase for sailing and scuba adventure. First Co-ed contingent
2011 Troop returns to the Westpoint Camporee. Troop and Crew 1st visit to the Northern Tier Canoe Base earning some members the Triple Crown.
2012 Forty Scouts attend summer camp, our largest contingent yet!
2013 Trip to Philmont
2015 Troop travels to Seabase
2016 The Maynard Rod & Gun Club becomes our new Chartering Organization after the United Congregational Church closes, ending a 34 year Scouting partnership
2017 Our 35th year. Troop returns to Northern Tier
2018 Scoutmaster Bob Hill retires after 16 years, the longest serving Scoutmaster in Troop History
2019 Scoutmaster Crissy Mitchell takes over the troop. Troop sends contingent to Philmont
2021 Seabase trip
2022 Celebrating 40 years of Scouting with a crew returning to the Northern Tier this summer. A week at camp costs $510
1930's Pollard and Taylor are Scoutmasters of Troop 1, which falls apart later in the decade.
1940's Troop 5, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Kelley, meets at the old Fowler Middle School. The troop collects and sells scrap newspaper to raise money. A week at Camp Resolute costs $12 and a pound of sugar. The troop folds in 1947.
1950's Troop 1, which has been defunct for over a decade, is restarted by Paul D. Sawyer at the Union Congregational Church. A week at Resolute costs about $21.
1951 Fred Robinson starts Troop 30 at the United Methodist Church on Main Street. The troop grows to 32 Scouts within that year. John West and Robert Luosalo are charter Scouts.
1961 John West begins his 14-year tenure as Scoutmaster of Troop 30. Robert Luosalo is ASM.
1966 Luosalo leaves Troop 30 and restarts Troop 1. Over the next twenty years, the troop takes many 50-mile hikes in Vermont and New Hampshire, and Luosalo publishes a monthly newsletter known as Smoke Signals using a typewriter and blue stencils.
1973 Troop 1 attends the National Jamboree at Moraine State Park in Pennsylvania.
1974 Troop 1 travels to the Hemenway State Forest in Tamworth, NH, beginning Maynard's long-standing tradition.
1975 West retires from Troop 30. The troop is led by Scoutmaster Hatch for about six years and then becomes defunct.
1979 A week at Resolute costs about $80.
1982 At the urging of council, Yiao-Tee Hsia restarts Troop 30. He has five Scouts his first year. He is told that Troop 1 is flourishing with sixty Scouts, but it is in fact struggling with rapidly decreasing enrollment. The troops have many joint camping trips, and a merger is suggested.
1984 After a summer of negotiations, Troop 130 is officially begun in December 1984 with Hsia as Scoutmaster. Robert Luosalo's career as Scoutmaster of Troop 1 ends, making him the longest-serving Scoutmaster in Maynard history.
1987 Explorer Post 13, with an emphasis on computer science, is started at Digital Equipment Corporation by Mr. Difinizio.
1993 Troop visits the National Jamboree at Ft. AP Hill, VA
1994 Crew of 11 scouts and adults go to Philmont, A week at Camp Resolute costs $155 (and no bag of sugar.)
1995 First trip to Florida Seabase for Scuba cert and out island camping. Scoutmaster Bob Burgess takes over the troop.
1996 Scoutmaster Christine Thorp takes over the troop.
1997 Five scouts and 2 adults attend the National Jamboree as members of the council contingent.
1999 Venture Crew 130 (Co-ed scout program). Sixteen scouts and adults travel to Philmont.
2000 Venture Crew 130 hikes the AT from Franconia to Crawford Notch. Seven travel to Seabase for Scuba cert, early evacuation due to Hurricane Debbie.
2002 Troop 130 celebrates it's 20th Anniversary. First Co-ed contingent from Maynard travels to Philmont. Scoutmaster Thorp retires to concentrate on Venture Crew and Bob Hill takes over as scoutmaster of the troop.
2005 First Co-ed contingent to Florida Seabase
2007 Troop 130 celebrates 25th anniversary. Forty-eight scouts, venturers and adults travel to Philmont.
2009 Troop and Crew travel to Seabase for sailing and scuba adventure. First Co-ed contingent
2011 Troop returns to the Westpoint Camporee. Troop and Crew 1st visit to the Northern Tier Canoe Base earning some members the Triple Crown.
2012 Forty Scouts attend summer camp, our largest contingent yet!
2013 Trip to Philmont
2015 Troop travels to Seabase
2016 The Maynard Rod & Gun Club becomes our new Chartering Organization after the United Congregational Church closes, ending a 34 year Scouting partnership
2017 Our 35th year. Troop returns to Northern Tier
2018 Scoutmaster Bob Hill retires after 16 years, the longest serving Scoutmaster in Troop History
2019 Scoutmaster Crissy Mitchell takes over the troop. Troop sends contingent to Philmont
2021 Seabase trip
2022 Celebrating 40 years of Scouting with a crew returning to the Northern Tier this summer. A week at camp costs $510
Leadership
The Troop is led by the Scoutmaster, who is the adult leader responsible for the image, program, and orderly operation of the Troop. Our Assistant Scoutmasters aid the Scoutmaster in program delivery and supervision of the Scouts. The Troop Committee, led by the Committee Chairman, supports the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters in delivering a quality program, and handles Troop administration. The members of our Troop Committee include parents of current scouts, parents of former scouts, former scouts, and interested community members. Boy Scouts is a youth run program. All troop meetings and most troop activities are planned and run by the boys. Our adult leaders offer support and guidance, but the boys run the program.
Patrols
The Troop is made up of Patrols. Each boy joining the Troop is placed in a Patrol. Patrols are the building blocks of Scouting. A Patrol is a team of six to eight Scouts. The Patrol is lead by a Patrol Leader recommended by the Scoutmaster and confirmed by the Junior Leaders. He may recommend an Assistant Patrol Leader who is also confirmed by the Junior Leaders.
The Troop is run through the "Patrol Method." The Patrol Method helps the boys work as a unit and allows the Scouts to learn and contribute more. For example: Scouts plan their menu and buy, cook, eat, and clean up after their meals as a Patrol.
Patrols are such an important element of Scouting, that part of each Troop meeting is set-aside for “Patrol Corners”. During this time weekly dues are collected, uniforms inspected, Patrol based planning and training activities occur. At other times, a Patrol may meet outside of a Troop Meeting for a special Patrol activity.
Junior Leaders
The Boy Scouts of America is a youth run program. Primary responsibility for the planning and operation of our program, events, and activities falls to our Junior Leaders. The Troop’s Junior Leaders (“JL”s, also known as the “Green Bar” because of the green bars running through their badges of rank) are the members of the Senior Patrol. Junior leaders include the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides, and any other positions the Scoutmaster deems appropriate for inclusion in the Junior Leadership ranks.
As the youth leaders of the Troop, the Junior Leaders set the example for the other Scouts to follow. A Scout who accepts a junior leadership position must take his position very seriously. A junior leader readily follows and respects the instructions of others. He will always do his best and try his hardest to complete those tasks assigned to him. He must show initiative in responding to the problems of running the Troop and the task. At all times, he must act maturely. A junior leader works hard to master his position in the Troop and to know his role and job. This in particular includes completing the research and preparation that is necessary outside the Troop meeting and other Troop activities to successfully complete his assigned tasks.
Adult Leaders
Adult volunteer leaders are the foundation on which a successful scouting program is built. We have a number of adult volunteers who serve as registered leaders, troop committee members, or in similar positions, however, every parent can assist in the support and operation of the troop. This may include working on our various fundraising activities such as our bottle drive, car wash and pancake breakfast, or by acting as a merit badge counselor, giving a skill demonstration at a troop meeting, providing transportation to and from our many trips and activities, and/or attending a troop outing or activity. Parents of scouts who are new to the troop, or who have just crossed over from Cub Scouts can observe the operation of the troop as “a youth led program” by watching the older scouts apply the “Patrol Method” of leadership. The Patrol Method provides the opportunity for the youth leaders to plan and lead activities, train younger scouts, and to develop and practice leadership skills.
Committee Members
Interested parents are invited to attend the Troop Committee meetings. These meetings are generally held the first Thursday of every month at the Maynard Public Library
The following is the Troop 130 Committee and Leaders:
Name, Troop Position
The Troop is led by the Scoutmaster, who is the adult leader responsible for the image, program, and orderly operation of the Troop. Our Assistant Scoutmasters aid the Scoutmaster in program delivery and supervision of the Scouts. The Troop Committee, led by the Committee Chairman, supports the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters in delivering a quality program, and handles Troop administration. The members of our Troop Committee include parents of current scouts, parents of former scouts, former scouts, and interested community members. Boy Scouts is a youth run program. All troop meetings and most troop activities are planned and run by the boys. Our adult leaders offer support and guidance, but the boys run the program.
Patrols
The Troop is made up of Patrols. Each boy joining the Troop is placed in a Patrol. Patrols are the building blocks of Scouting. A Patrol is a team of six to eight Scouts. The Patrol is lead by a Patrol Leader recommended by the Scoutmaster and confirmed by the Junior Leaders. He may recommend an Assistant Patrol Leader who is also confirmed by the Junior Leaders.
The Troop is run through the "Patrol Method." The Patrol Method helps the boys work as a unit and allows the Scouts to learn and contribute more. For example: Scouts plan their menu and buy, cook, eat, and clean up after their meals as a Patrol.
Patrols are such an important element of Scouting, that part of each Troop meeting is set-aside for “Patrol Corners”. During this time weekly dues are collected, uniforms inspected, Patrol based planning and training activities occur. At other times, a Patrol may meet outside of a Troop Meeting for a special Patrol activity.
Junior Leaders
The Boy Scouts of America is a youth run program. Primary responsibility for the planning and operation of our program, events, and activities falls to our Junior Leaders. The Troop’s Junior Leaders (“JL”s, also known as the “Green Bar” because of the green bars running through their badges of rank) are the members of the Senior Patrol. Junior leaders include the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides, and any other positions the Scoutmaster deems appropriate for inclusion in the Junior Leadership ranks.
As the youth leaders of the Troop, the Junior Leaders set the example for the other Scouts to follow. A Scout who accepts a junior leadership position must take his position very seriously. A junior leader readily follows and respects the instructions of others. He will always do his best and try his hardest to complete those tasks assigned to him. He must show initiative in responding to the problems of running the Troop and the task. At all times, he must act maturely. A junior leader works hard to master his position in the Troop and to know his role and job. This in particular includes completing the research and preparation that is necessary outside the Troop meeting and other Troop activities to successfully complete his assigned tasks.
Adult Leaders
Adult volunteer leaders are the foundation on which a successful scouting program is built. We have a number of adult volunteers who serve as registered leaders, troop committee members, or in similar positions, however, every parent can assist in the support and operation of the troop. This may include working on our various fundraising activities such as our bottle drive, car wash and pancake breakfast, or by acting as a merit badge counselor, giving a skill demonstration at a troop meeting, providing transportation to and from our many trips and activities, and/or attending a troop outing or activity. Parents of scouts who are new to the troop, or who have just crossed over from Cub Scouts can observe the operation of the troop as “a youth led program” by watching the older scouts apply the “Patrol Method” of leadership. The Patrol Method provides the opportunity for the youth leaders to plan and lead activities, train younger scouts, and to develop and practice leadership skills.
Committee Members
Interested parents are invited to attend the Troop Committee meetings. These meetings are generally held the first Thursday of every month at the Maynard Public Library
The following is the Troop 130 Committee and Leaders:
Name, Troop Position
- Crissy Mitchell, Scoutmaster
- Greg Carven, Assistant Scoutmaster
- John Cramer, Assistant Scoutmaster, New Patrols & Advancement
- Bob Hill, Assistant Scoutmaster
- Yiao-Tee Hsia, Assistant Scoutmaster
- Dave Jones, Charter Organization Institutional Head/CR
- Patricia Crossland, Committee Chair, Scouting for Food Coordinator
- Subramanian (Manu) Prabakaran, Secretary
- John Newey, Activities Coordinator
- Ken DeMars, Unit Advancement Chair
- Mike Holm, Treasurer
- Garry Jackson, Recycling Drive Coordinator
- Adam Crossland, Webmaster
- Dan Pearce, Troop Apparel Coordinator
- Doug Cloutier, Quartermaster
- David Schwind, Quartermaster
- Paul Boothroyd, Unit Scouter Reserve, Committee Member
- Matt Johann, Electronics/Bottle Recycling Sign Coordinator
- Duane Mohney, Electronics/Bottle Recycling Sign Coordinator
- Julia Roith, Committee Member
- Colleen Strahs, Committee Member
- John Sullivan, Committee Member
- Christine Thorp, Committee Member
- Justine St. John, Unit Scouter Reserve
- Arthur St. John, Unit Scouter Reserve
Eagle Honor Roll
We have seen seventy-eight members of our Troop and Venture Crew reach Eagle, the highest rank in Boy Scouting, since 1988. They remain examples to those who come after them as to what you can achieve in Scouting. This is our Eagle Honor Roll:
1989
Rob M., Chad P., Jonathan W.
1990
Paul M., Wayne P., Matt R.
1992
Randy W.
1993
Jason C.
1994
Hans M., Ian W.
1997
Andrew D., Robert T.
1998
Andrew H., Brian B.
1999
Benjamin D., Cliff S.
2001
Russell A., Greg S., Ben T., Christopher S., Brian P.
2002
Eric D., Oliver L. (Venture)
2003
Jeremy M., Leigh A., Jeffrey H., Craig A.
2005
Daniel S., Jack M., Tyler H., John K., Michael K.
2006
Kevin T., Ben S.
2007
Maxwell S., Eric A., Daniel S., Jonathan P., Nicholas H., Owen L.
2008
Matthew J., Ryan B., Patrick S., Brian C., James J., James S.
2009
William H., Jeffrey B., Phillips M., Jason S.
2010
Paul M., Sean W.
2011
Kenneth R.
2012
Thomas S., George C. Y.
2013
James K., Benjamin V.
2014
Emmet K., Leo K., Matthew S, William W, Brian F.
2015
Jakob D., Sam J.
2016
Thomas B.
2017
Owen H., Evan J.
2018
Justin H., Jake H., Brandon H., Ben S.
2019
Soren N., Zach St. J
2020
Thomas B., Vincent B.
2021
Alonso M., Nick K., Finn B., Nathan S.
2022
Patrick C., Luke H., Charlie S., Matteo M.
2023
James C., Will F.
1989
Rob M., Chad P., Jonathan W.
1990
Paul M., Wayne P., Matt R.
1992
Randy W.
1993
Jason C.
1994
Hans M., Ian W.
1997
Andrew D., Robert T.
1998
Andrew H., Brian B.
1999
Benjamin D., Cliff S.
2001
Russell A., Greg S., Ben T., Christopher S., Brian P.
2002
Eric D., Oliver L. (Venture)
2003
Jeremy M., Leigh A., Jeffrey H., Craig A.
2005
Daniel S., Jack M., Tyler H., John K., Michael K.
2006
Kevin T., Ben S.
2007
Maxwell S., Eric A., Daniel S., Jonathan P., Nicholas H., Owen L.
2008
Matthew J., Ryan B., Patrick S., Brian C., James J., James S.
2009
William H., Jeffrey B., Phillips M., Jason S.
2010
Paul M., Sean W.
2011
Kenneth R.
2012
Thomas S., George C. Y.
2013
James K., Benjamin V.
2014
Emmet K., Leo K., Matthew S, William W, Brian F.
2015
Jakob D., Sam J.
2016
Thomas B.
2017
Owen H., Evan J.
2018
Justin H., Jake H., Brandon H., Ben S.
2019
Soren N., Zach St. J
2020
Thomas B., Vincent B.
2021
Alonso M., Nick K., Finn B., Nathan S.
2022
Patrick C., Luke H., Charlie S., Matteo M.
2023
James C., Will F.
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