This raffle is the sole fundraiser for the Eagle Scout Scholarship. Last year, through the generous donations of Troop 2 families, we were able to raise over $800.00 and funded several Eagle Scout Scholarships. The Eagle Scout Scholarship is available to any scout who achieves the rank of Eagle Scout upon successful completion of a semester of higher education.
Your help is needed to make the year's raffle a success. Please consider donating an item to the raffle or partnering with another scout family to donate an item. Another option this year is to consider making a small monetary contribution in lieu of an item. The contribution can be any amount ($5-$10 or whatever you are comfortable with). These contributions add up quickly and allow us to purchase a large raffle item. Please send contributions to a weekly scout meeting with your son in a sealed envelope - clearly marked – “Eagle Scout Scholarship Raffle Contribution”.
Past items have run the gamut from gift cards, gift certificates to local establishments and services, outdoor equipment and scouting items, gift baskets and handmade items. Personal services have included boat rides and cooking lessons. A big hit item has been a free week at camp and a free ski trip. Tickets to Red Sox and Revolution games are also a perennial favorite.
We would like to receive all items by Friday, March 13. Items and contributions can be brought to any Monday night scout meeting or can be dropped off at 79 Front Street. We're also looking for volunteers to help the night of the banquet, and to assist with seeking donations from area businesses.
Teresa Quinton, mother of Paul Scannell, is coordinating the raffle. Please contact her with any questions or to volunteer to help at 781-985-6475.
