January 2023 - Ray Palmer Passes the Scoutmaster Torch to Brad Boutilier

At the first meeting of Troop 497 on 5 January 2023 Ray Palmer passed the Scoutmaster torch to Brad Boutilier. Mr. Palmer became the Scoutmaster of Troop 497 on 18 November 1982 - more than 40 years ago! Around 70 of the 210 Scouts to earn the rank of Eagle Scout and many former adult leaders came back for this surprise celebration.

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