The Origin of the Troop.
As we all get older, it gets harder to remember all the things that the troop has experienced over the years. This page will hopefully grow into a diary of the troop. For now, it's a collection of remembered events. If you have something that could be added, please feel free to contact us. You can find many pictures in our photo album.
Troop 20 was first chartered as Troop 21 sponsored by the First Church in Hudson, NH.
The Troop's first Scout Master was Fred Pollard, the Troop Committee Chair was Bill Stetzler. In 1969 the First Church, the original Charter Organization, decided that they no longer wanted to sponsor a scout troop so a new sponsor was sought.
The Lion's Club of Hudson agreed to become the new sponsor and the troop was offered a number in the hundreds. They wanted to retain their old number but the church wanted to hold the number 21 as they still sponsored the Cub Scout Pack with this same number. Finally Daniel Webster Council offered the troop the number 20 and the rest is history.... oh, yes... that's what this is about!
The troop still meets once a week at the Lion's
Hall. There were several special accomplishments that Troop 20 can be proud to have
in its history. They consistently make Quality Unit. Among these are:
 | 1994 - Best Klondike Derby sled design. |
| 2004 - 2nd Place Klondike Derby |
| 31 Eagle Scouts (and climbing) |
| 1997, 2002 - West Point Camporee |
| 2000 - Canada Camporee |
| 2004 - Unit of Honor |
| 2005 - September Cover of Boy Life Magazine |
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Scoutmasters Hall of Fame
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1969-1971 | ||
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1972-1975 | ||
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1976-1979 | ||
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1979 | ||
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1980-1982 | ||
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1983 | ||
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1984-1985 | ||
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1984-1985 | ||
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1988-1989 | ||
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1990 | ||
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1991-1993 | ||
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1993-1994 | ||
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1994-?? |
Where are they now.....?
Some of Troop 20 alumni that have wandered off and their current status in the world as best we know it:
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Ron Fontaine: Eagle Scout, recently married, works with the troop when he can. |
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Shaun Whitney: Eagle Scout, retired from the Air Force, working in MD. |
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Darrell Keiley: Eagle Scout, stationed somewhere in the Army |
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Adam Griggs: Eagle Scout, Playing football at Bentley College |
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Ryan L'Italien: Eagle Scout, at Plymouth State |
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Mike Griggs: Eagle Scout, Playing football at Bentley College |
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Matt Joyce: Eagle Scout, at UNH |
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Ken Quinlan: Eagle Scout, going to school in Boston |
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Brandon Griggs: Eagle Scout, at MacIntosh College |
If you know where the rest are, let us know.
Support to the Community
Beside the traditional activities such as Scouting for Food, Troop 20 has been part of the following projects to help the town of Hudson and surrounding communities:
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New American Flags at Alvirne |
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Duck Houses and viewing area at Musquash Pond |
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Landscaping at First Church |
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Refurbished softball field at Bishop Gurtin |
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Refurbished baseball dugouts at Alvirne |
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Scoreboard and field upgrade of Library St. School playground |
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Refoliating brushfire damaged areas in Hudson and Windham |
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Helped with re-building of Merryfield Park in Hudson |
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Refurbished dugouts, bleachers and grassy areas at Lion's Field |
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Kiosk at Mushquash Pond |
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Distributed "Vials of Life" to local citizens |
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Retired over 2600 American flags |
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Built a set of stairs at Lions Field leading to H.O. Smith fields |
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Built a web site for the Hudson Rec. Dept |
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Landscaping at Nottingham West School |
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Food Drive for St. John's Food Kitchen |
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New bridges on Cross Country Course at High School |
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School Supplies Drive |