2013-01-07 BOS Packet - Released

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December 15,2012 Ms. Deb Mauger,Chairman Board of Selectmen 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420 i i Dear Ms.Mauger, I am proud to inform you that Samuel G.Williams,a resident of Lexington, Massachusetts and a member of Boy Scout Troop 16o,has recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. This letter is to ask for your assistance in recognizing and honoring his recent achievement and service. Sam became a Tiger Cub in Pack 16o in 2001. As a Cub Scout,he liked the overnights at the Museum of Science and the U.S.S.Salem,and was one of the top salesmen for the popcorn fundraiser. He advanced through the Cub Scout ranks,earned his Arrow of Light and then crossed over to Troop 16o in the spring of 2oo6. Sam loved every aspect of scouting,but enjoyed the camping trips most of all;his favorite being the Deep Freeze. In 2010,Sam went on a high-adventure trip to Matagamon,Maine for a nine day,50 mile canoe trip. Each summer Sam would attend two weeks of scout camp and joined the staff of Camp Bell in 2011. As he advanced through the ranks,Sam earned 33 merit badges including wilderness survival and lifesaving. Sam advanced to Eagle in October of 2012. Sam was given many opportunities to develop his leadership skills. Sam served as Patrol Leader six times. He also acted as Assistant Patrol Leader, Instructor,and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. He was elected for two consecutive terms as Senior patrol Leader before serving as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. His experience of planning,teaching,motivating,and executing in these various leadership roles helped Sam to prepare to undertake his Eagle Project. For his Eagle Project,Sam built a replacement platform and podium for the Lexington Celebrations Committee to be used for outdoor ceremonies on the Town Green. Sam's project involved 265 total man hours over five days. The platform podium will make its debut at the 2013 Patriot's Day Parade in April. Sam is going to college in the fall to study engineering. He will always enjoy the outdoors,plans to stay active in scouting,and will continue to live his life by the Scout Law and Oath. Sam's Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony is being planned for Sunday,January 13,a013. We would appreciate a letter of commendation to read at his Court of Honor. Please send the letter directly to our new Eagle Scout at the following address: Samuel G.Williams 498 Waltham Street Lexington, MA 02421 Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to help our Troop and community recognize the achievements and service of Eagle Scout Samuel G.Williams. Sincerely, Suzanne E. Barry Boy Scout Troop 16o Eagle Scout Ceremony Coordinator msmt4barry@verizon.net