Joined by family, friends, and fellow Scouts, Dominic Todd of Troop 200 received the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony held May 24 at the Camden Snow Bowl ski lodge. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in Scouting.

Dominic is the son of Jared and Kristi Todd of Rockport. He began his Scouting journey as a Tiger Cub at age five and continued through the Cub Scout ranks before crossing over into Troop 200 in 2019. Troop 200 is sponsored by the First Congregational Church in Camden.

The path to Eagle Scout is rigorous and requires persistence, organization, and hard work. Scouts must advance through each rank, remain active in their troop, and demonstrate the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. They are required to earn at least 21 merit badges, including 14 Eagle-required badges, serve in leadership roles, and plan and lead a community service project that benefits their community. The process concludes with a Scoutmaster conference and an Eagle Scout Board of Review.

Scoutmaster Capt. Doug Grant served as master of ceremonies, while fellow members of Troop 200 participated in the opening flag ceremony and recited the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and Outdoor Code.

Special presentations and remarks highlighted both the significance of the Eagle Scout rank and Dominic's journey to achieve it. Speakers included Kennebec Valley District Advancement Chair Luanne Chesley, Assistant Scoutmaster Ed Hurlburt, Eagle Mentor John Wood, and Bob Ohrt of the Limerock Council of the Knights of Columbus. During the ceremony, Eagle Mentor John Wood presented Dominic with an American flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol. The flag was provided through the office of U.S. Senator Susan Collins in recognition of Dominic's achievement.

The ceremony highlighted both Dominic’s journey through scouting as well as his Eagle Scout service project: the installation of a 25-foot American flagpole at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery on Rankin Street in Rockland.

Dominic collaborated with the Limerock Council of the Knights of Columbus at St. Brendan the Navigator Parish to raise funds and oversee the project from concept to completion. The effort brought together Scouts, parishioners, local businesses, and community volunteers. In total, the project raised $4,869 in funds and involved approximately 139.5 hours of work contributed by Dominic and volunteers.

To fund the project, Dominic spoke at Knights of Columbus breakfasts, solicited donations from local civic organizations, and organized a silent auction featuring contributions from area businesses. Once funding was secured, he coordinated volunteers and construction efforts, including the excavation and pouring of a concrete foundation for the flagpole.

On installation day, Scouts and volunteers assembled the internal flag system before transporting the 25-foot pole to the cemetery. With assistance from Ferraiolo Construction and numerous community volunteers, the flagpole was raised and secured. Dominic also supervised the installation of a solar light and the placement of pavers surrounding the base.

The completed project now serves as a lasting tribute to military veterans and community members laid to rest at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery.

During the ceremony, Dominic was presented with his Eagle Scout medal, neckerchief, and certificate. He also presented parent pins and mentor pins, recognizing the family members and leaders who supported him throughout his Scouting journey.

In remarks shared during the presentation of mentor pins, Dominic expressed gratitude to those who guided him along the way. He thanked Bob Ohrt for his support throughout the planning and completion of the Eagle Scout service project, noting his guidance from the earliest stages through the installation of the flagpole at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery.

He credited Eagle Scout mentor John Wood with helping him navigate the requirements, paperwork, and planning details of the Eagle project, saying he would not have reached Eagle without that support.

Dominic thanked former Scoutmaster Ed Weber for his leadership during his early Scouting years, including guidance through rank advancement and merit badges.

He expressed appreciation to Assistant Scoutmaster Ed Hurlburt for long-term encouragement throughout his Scouting journey, including supporting him in leadership roles, outdoor adventures such as Katahdin, and creative troop activities.

Dominic also thanked Scoutmaster Capt. Doug Grant for his guidance in recent years and steady support throughout the Eagle Scout process, including during the flagpole installation project.

Finally, he recognized Troop 200 Advancement Coordinator Jeni Mason for her help organizing the Court of Honor and ensuring he stayed on track throughout the Eagle process.

Dominic is a student at Camden Hills Regional High School and a member of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's national honor society. He is also a member of the Camden Hills Regional High School chapters of the National Honor Society and National Arts Honor Society, and a Gifted and Talented Art Student. He additionally earned an Honor Award from the United National Association of the United States of America for 94 hours of community service during the 2025-2026 school year. Dominic hopes to attend college to become an art teacher.