Evening Program Welcome J. Andrew Gibson Master of Ceremonies NESA Chairman, Mayflower Council, BSA Eagle Scout Class of 1984 Opening Ceremony Eagle Scout Class of 2019 Pledge of Allegiance Jayden Revil Scout Oath Mike Anderson Scout Law Steven Anderson Invocation Very Reverend John T. Bacon Eagle Scout Class of 1965 Welcoming Remarks Michael Rotar Council President Mayflower Council, BSA Eagle Scout Class of 1985 An Eagle Scout from Yesteryear Major Richard Keogh Eagle Scout Class of 1949 Keynote Speaker Richard Fuller Chief of Police, Town of Weymouth VFW Scholarship Sam Belanger Troop 7 Foxborough Presented by: John Larney Special Presentation Brigadier General Retired Emery Maddocks Military Order of the World Wars Evening Program Glenn & Melinda Adams John Riley NESA Award Troop 4 Hopkinton Presented by: Andrew Gibson Outstanding Eagle Scout Awards John Cox Eagle Scout Class of 1991 Presented by: Matthew Boczanowski Eagle Scout Class of 2004 Doug Foley Eagle Scout Class of 1983 Presented by: Sean Riley Eagle Scout Class of 2003 Christopher Lamie Eagle Scout Class of 1999 Presented by: Dave Barnett Eagle Scout Class of 1986 Michael Rotar Eagle Scout Class of 1985 Presented by: Ray Ewer Eagle Scout Class of 1971 A. Ross Troiano Eagle Scout Class of 1983 Presented by: Dave Barnett Eagle Scout Class of 1986 Benediction Very Reverend John T. Bacon The Mission of the Mayflower Council, BSA is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based upon the Scout Oath and Scout Law. It is the purpose of the Mayflower Council to provide the program support needed by the volunteer leaders of the various Cub Scout Packs, Scout Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorer Posts andLearning for Life Groups in the communities we serve in the Greater MetroWest and South Shore areas. The Mayflower Council was established in 2017 and is a result of the consolidation of Scouting programming that has served Greater MetroWest and the South Shore areas of Massachusetts for over a century. Comprised of territory that was once part of the Algonquin, Norumbega, Knox Trail, Squanto and Old Colony Councils, the Mayflower Council is rich with the traditions and history of generations of scouts and scouting families. The Mayflower Council serves 62 cities and towns in Eastern Massachusetts and extends from Stow, MA in the north and Plymouth, MA in the South. This overall territory is divided in-to five distinct areas, known as Districts, to ensure resources are evenly distributed amongst the Council’s constituent communities. Within and just outside the Council’s borders are three excellent Council-owned camping properties: Camp Resolute in Bolton, Camp Squanto in Plymouth and the Nobscot Scout Reservation on the boarder of Framingham and Sudbury, MA. Combined, they constitute over 1,400 acres of beautiful forested land, open space, lakes and streams, making each one into a true ‘Urban Oasis’. Eagle Scout from Yesteryear Richard J. Keogh Major, US Army (retired) Richard (Dick) Keogh has had a long career of service in the Boy Scouts of America. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1949. He was a member of the Camp Child Staff for over 20 years from 1948 to 1969. He received the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor in 1956, the Founders Award in 1989, and the Silver Beaver in 1993. In 1958, Dick graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He later earned a Masters degree from Pepperdine University in 1974. Dick began his distinguished military service in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, and then again from 1958 to 1973. He then continued in Civil Service for the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1976, and for the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1993. The capstone of Dick’s military service was his creation of the Hazardous Devices School at Redstone Arsenal, AL. This school trains all the bomb technicians who serve in the 425 Local, State, and Federal Public Safety Bomb Squads. The school has graduated approximately 10,000 Bomb Technicians since 1971. Every bomb technician in every civilian agency is a graduate of this school, and it is the only one of its kind in the country. Dick received many decorations for his contributions during his military service. These include the Bronze Star Medal (Valor) with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Distinguished Service Award from the International Association of Bomb Technicians in 1996. While in Hawaii Dick serves on the Advancement Committee of the Koolau District of the Aloha Council. As a District Representative he also sits on 2 or 3 Eagle Boards of Review each month. VFW Scholarship DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS Scout of the Year Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1910 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington. Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships. Samuel's nomination comes from VFW Post 2626 of Foxboro, MA. Sam Belanger Troop 7 Foxborough Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year The National Eagle Scout Association established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award to recognize valuable service of an exceptional nature by a Scout to a religious institution, a school, community, or other entity. The award recognizes the Scout for his Eagle Scout leadership service project, which is part of the requirements for earning the Eagle Scout Award. Each year, local councils select a council-level winner, and from that pool, each region selects a region-level winner. A national winner is then selected from the four regional finalists. The National Eagle Scout Association and the Mayflower Council, BSA proudly presents the 2019 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Award of the Year to: John Riley Troop 4 Hopkinton National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Outstanding Eagle Award The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. To be eligible for the NOESA, a recipient must be an Eagle Scout in good standing with the Boy Scouts of America and must either be registered with or have their primary residence within the boundaries of the nominating council. No length of time is required to have passed since earning the rank. Each recipient’s actions and accomplishments should elevate the stature of Eagle Scout in the public eye, and each recipient shall be held to the standards set forth in the Scout Oath, Scout Law and National BSA standards for membership. The National Eagle Scout Council and the Mayflower Council, BSA proudly presents the 2019 NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Awards to: John Cox Eagle Scout Class of 1991 Doug Foley Eagle Scout Class of 1983 Christopher Lamie Eagle Scout Class of 1999 Michael Rotar Eagle Scout Class of 1985 Ross Troiano Eagle Scout Class of 1983 Outstanding Eagle Scout Awards John Cox Eagle Scout Class of 1991 John is a Utility Lineman on the South Shore working in various locations. He graduated from Weymouth Vocational Technical High School in Weymouth in 1990. John translated his vocational education into a transportation career working as a Teamster for 15 years. After hearing of an opportunity arose, John attended North Shore Community College learning how the Utility Industry worked by earning a certificate in Energy Utility Technology. He has since had a career in this field. John is an Eagle Scout from Troop 19 in Weymouth were he joined the Troop after being a Cub Scout in Pack 33. He has attended Summer Camp each year with his Troop since 1988 consecutively serving on the Waterfront and the Kitchen and were else needed. His Troop has operated their own Summer Camp each year with small exception since 1967. He currently serves as the Troop 19 Committee Chairman, a position he has held for over 20 years now. John calls Weymouth his home along with his wife Nicole and their four boys. Three of the boys have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, John, Thomas, and Matthew. Their youngest son Brian is a Life Scout and the Senior Patrol Leader of the Troop 19. Outstanding Eagle Scout Awards Doug Foley Eagle Scout Class of 1983 Doug Foley is Eversource Energy’s Vice President of Electric Field Operations, Massachusetts and is responsible for leading field employees who maintains and construct the company’s transmission and distribution systems for 1.3 million customers throughout the state. In addition, he serves as incident commander for major power restoration efforts and was manager of large-scale emergency operations. Doug joined Eversource in 1989 and has held various positions in the company’s Operations organization. Over the past 28 years he has been a member of various professional, civic and industry organizations, including Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he is a member of the Strategic Energy Board.