| Next Saturday, July 18 – Pennacook Lodge will be holding another Summer Day of Cheerful Service at Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation. Even though WTCSR is closed to scout camping this summer, there is still much to be done to preserve and improve camp. Arrowmen will be leading and participating in service projects that will have a lasting impact on camp and the experience of campers in the future. Work projects will include facility repair, carpentry, painting, conservation projects, program area upgrades, and other site work, such as final Shanawanda work and help with the brand new Manchester Family cabin at Hawk’s Point The July 18 Day of Cheerful Service will take place between 9 am – 5 pm and the schedule will be as follows: 9:00 am – Arrival, Check-in, Work project prep 10:00am – 12:00pm – Service Projects 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch 1:00pm – 5:00pm – Service Projects Upon arrival at camp, all Arrowmen will sign-in with the health & safety officer, affirm he/she does not have symptoms of the coronavirus and is fit to perform a day of physical work. Lodge members will be following all COVID-19 Safety Protocols including small workgroups, social distancing, and the wearing of face masks. BSA activity permission slips will be required for all Arrowmen with those under 18 require a parent signature and those over 18 being able to sign themselves into camp. These slips will be available when you arrive at camp and can be filled out ahead of time here. There will be no overnight camping, outdoors, or in cabins, and all participants are asked to bring their own lunch and water bottle. Individually wrapped snacks and fresh fruit and bottled water will be provided. Each Arrowmen should come prepared with a personal face mask, appropriate work clothes and footwear, work gloves, bug spray, and sunscreen. Upcoming Days of Cheerful Service – mark your calendars and join us in cheerful service! Saturday, August 1 – New England Base Camp Thursday, August 6 – Camp Nihan, Saugus Saturday, August 15 – Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation A Special Gift of Appreciation for Service Project Participation! A Pennacook Lodge exclusive Summer of Cheerful Service T-shirt will be given to all Arrowmen who attend and participate in at least three of the five summer project days. This exclusive t-shirt can not be brought; only earned. The Spirit of Adventure Council’s safety guidelines and protocols for Scouting activities during the pandemic are available by visiting the Council website at www.scoutspirit.org. Please join your Brothers on a Day of Cheerful Service and get a chance to spend some valuable time in camp doing good work. |
| The 2019 Founders Award recipients were also recognized on July 9 during the Inauguration of officers. This annual recognition would have taken place at the Lodge Banquet which needed to be canceled due to the coronavirus. The two Arrowmen who received the honor of the Founders’ Award give outstanding service to our lodge and exhibit the spirit of the Order of the Arrow in their Scouting and everyday life. Pennacook Lodge is pleased to announce the 2019 Founders’ Award recipients: Greg Davis and Mr. Jim Bradley. Congratulations to you both. KTSA. |
