Memorial Day Parade 2010

What: Memorial Day Parade
When: Monday, May 31th, 9 AM to 11 AM

Details: All scouts are expected to march with the troop in the annual Memorial Day parade.

We will meet at Brady’s Package Store parking lot opposite the CVS at 9:00 AM to issue gear and prepare for the parade.

Please assemble in FULL uniform with comfortable dark-colored shoes. Please do not wear your sash.

Parents, please pick up your son promptly after the parade at Abigail Adams Middle School. The parade typically ends at 11 AM when the observances begin at Town Hall on the memorial green.


We will be wearing the following troop gear, which must be returned by your son at the end of the parade. Scouts will carry a flag, a banner, or perform with the drum corps.

· White leggings or gaiters
· Drum straps, flag straps

Memorial Day Weekend Troop 2 Activity Schedule

• Saturday, May 29 - Cemetery Flagging
• Sunday, May 30 - Drum Practice, 6:30 PM at Weymouth Heights Club - all drummers required to attend to prepare for parade.
• Monday, May 31 - Parade - assemble at lower Jackson Square in FULL UNIFORM, black shoes included if possible, by 9 AM to prepare equipment and line up for marching
  No Monday night meeting.

Cemetery Flagging - May 29th

All scouts gather at 7:30 at the Fireman's Memorial, in the cemetery across from KFC on Rt 53 - this is the first cemetery we flag, followed by the North Weymouth cemetery at 9 AM where we are joined by the Cub Scouts, followed by the St Francis Cemetery, behind Papa Gino's on the corner of Middle and Washington St (Rt 53) - afterward pizza at the Wessagussett Post VFW on Broad St. All done by 2 PM. Transportation needed (parental carpools) between cemeteries and the VFW.

No uniforms - please wear Troop 2 Class B shirts - drum corps, camp, etc.

Swim Night Tonight - 5/24 @ 7:30pm

Short notice, change in plans.

Tonight's gym night has been changed to a Swim Night. We will have the use of the DCR Connell Pool (aka - the MDC pool) from 7:30 - 9pm tonight.

Event Report: Welch/Dickey Hike

12 Scouts and 6 adults left the Weymouth Heights Club at about 8am on Saturday. We arrived in Campton NH around 10:30 and began setting up our camp site. After the tents were up and everyone had some lunch we began to prepare for the hike. By noon we were at the trailhead and ready to go. It was a warm, clear day and the bugs were of no issue at all. Conditions were perfect. The Welch/Dickey loop is a very well maintained trail and the hiking was fairly easy. After about 90 minutes we had arrived at the first of many great views. The great slabs of granite gave a nice place to relax and take in the scenery. We had broken into two groups; a "fast group" that moved a little more steadily, and a second group that preferred a slower pace. The first group stopped along the way to pick up a geocache, so the second group actually made it to this area first. Everyone shed their packs and took a breather as we prepared for the steeper work that was ahead of us. After a rest we moved on to conquer Mt. Welch, the first of our two peaks for today. The way to the top was steep at times, with monolithic faces of granite to make our way up. Other times we were scrambling up and around boulders. Along this stretch, some started to develop some leg cramping from the work and possibly due to lack of water. The openness and height made others nervous at times. We also had to treat a couple of cases of blistering and hot-spots. But with work and determination, we all arrived at the summit. At the top of Mt. Welch we took another rest. Everyone found a spot to enjoy this new view, at 2600 feet above sea-level, and have a drink and maybe a snack. After a while we headed off for Mt. Dickey. Going down the back of Mt. Welch was steep at times, but fortunately we did not have to go down too far. The saddle between Welch and Dickey meant we only had to go down about 180 feet and then up about 320 feet before we were at the top of Mt. Dickey. Another short rest here at 2730 feet and we were ready for the descent. On the way back down we broke up into two groups again. Derek, Joe, Paul, PK, Antonio, Matt, Mitchel and Tim took the lead along with Mr. D Chase, Mr. Cowels and Mr. Keenan. AJ, Jackson, Nick and Tom followed in the second group, along with Mr. B Chase, Mr. Kelley and Mr. O'Brien. The way down was often across impressively large sheets of granite. The trail was marked by painted yellow blazes and also large cairns. When the treeline opened up, we could look back and see the two summits we had just visited. About 4 1/2 hours after we first started, we were all together again at the trailhead. Everyone was worn but in very good spirits. Our goal for the day had been met; 12 scouts had put the work in and now had two new peaks to add to their list of accomplishments. At the campground, everyone headed to the nearby Mad River for a splash. We cleaned up and cooled off and then made our way back for dinner. For dinner, the boys all prepared "one-pot" meals - quick food with a minimum of prep or equipment needed. After dinner, we cleaned up and made ready for a campfire. Nick and AJ lead us in some campfire activities until Mr Kelley called for lights-out. We were in our tents by 9:30. Grunts of soreness mixed with snoring from the men's tents, until sunrise. We were up early and made quick breakfasts of oatmeal or bagels. The entire camp was packed up and we were on the road by 8am, headed back to Weymouth. Another successful Troop 2 adventure was done.

Welch/Dickey Hike: a report from the field

attempting to post from my phone.  this will be quick.
we did the entire hike and everyone made it through with no problems or injuries.


we are back at the camp now and everyone is taking a swim/bath in the river.

dinner soon.

full report w/ pictures when we get back.

Troop2 Welch/Dickey Hike

Event:  Welch/Dickey Hike

When:  Leave Heights Club on Saturday 5/22/10 7:30am - Sunday 5/23/10

Where:  White Mountain National Forest's Welch/Dickey loop trail

Who:  All Scouts

Bring:  Clothing: 

• Hiking boots or work boots
• Jacket
• Long sleeved shirt 
• Pants
• Sweater or sweatshirt
• Extra socks (not cotton)
• T shirt and underwear
• Rain poncho or coat
• Camp shoes (other than hiking shoes)
• Hat and gloves

Essential Gear for any hike:

1. Internal or External frame back pack to hold the following
2. Map and compass (we will provide the map this time)
3. Water - bring canteen or water bottles (2 quarts minimum)
4. Flashlight or headlamp
5. Food - trail snacks
6. Raingear and clothes -  poncho/rain coat, warm top, extra socks
7. Firestarter - water proof matches or lighter
8. First aid kit including moleskin
9. Sunscreen - hat, sunglasses and SPF
10. Bug repellent with DEET if possible
11. Whistle for emergency signaling

Gear for camping:

• sleeping bag and ground pad (no cots)
• cooking pots and pans
• sponge to clean pots
• cup and plate
• knife, fork and spoon
• resealable plastic bags
• biodegradable camp soap
• personal grooming kit including toothpaste, toothbrush and wash cloth

Food:

• Lunch - Something that can be eaten on the trail (no cooking)
• Dinner - A one-pot meal is recommended. High carb is good. Remember to bring pots for cooking.
• Breakfast - A quick breakfast. Cereal, fruit, beverage.

Event Report: 5/17/10 Meeting - more prep for NH Hike

Mr. Cowles gave a cooking demo for the Troop.  Everyone headed outside and Mr. Cowles went over the basics for preparing a quick and tasty one-pot meal.  The dinner took only minutes to prepare and the ingredients were very basic including canned chicken, rice and dried mushrooms.  Everyone got to sample the results and they generally agreed that the meal was both easy to prepare and also tasty.  A variety of spices and other ingredients were reviewed for the benefit of the boys.  Hopefully they will be able to take what they learned and cook up some great dinners on the hike.

Advancement Report for April 2010

The following is all the Rank Advancements and Merit Badges that were earned during the month of April 2010.  Share this with your scout - ask him how he doing when compared to his peers.  Talk to Mr. Kelley if you have any questions regarding your scouts advancement.

Rank Advancement
Shane	Eagle Palm (Eagle +20 Merit Badges)
Jordan	Star
Dan L	Tenderfoot
Matt M	Tenderfoot
Brandon	Scout
Nate	Scout
Merit Badges Earned
Matt W	Dentistry
Matt W	Mammal Study
Nate	Wilderness Survival
Awards Earned
Ben	Den Chief Service Award
Brandon	Totin' Chip
Nate	Totin' Chip

2010 Eagle Banquet - note of thanks

Our 2010 Eagle Banquet was a great success. As an organization we officially recognized the achievements of four recent Eagle Scouts. The food was great, the drummers sounded fantastic and many scouts were also awarded Rank Advancement and Merit Badges. It goes without saying that putting on such an event is a large task and it would never have been possible without the work and effort of many people – the people who make scouting possible for your boy. Plans for this event started months ago and the work started at just about the same time. The Troop would like to thank the people involved in all the following aspects of making this event the success it was: The Weymouth Heights Club for their support The people that worked with the boys on their advancement throughout their career Those adults serving on the Troop’s Eagle Board The committee members that planned and organized the event Our Scoutmaster, his assistants and all the committee members for their constant support The people who contacted the many political dignitaries for awards and letters of recognition The parents that organized and ran the raffles or donated raffle items The people that printed the tickets and programs Businesses that donated items, loaned us equipment or helped us with their services The volunteers that made the many shopping trips for the event Anyone that helped set up the hall and hang the banners The menu planners and cooks that worked at either the WHC or Immaculate Conception The many kitchen helpers, pot scrubbers and food servers The scouts that played bugle or drums at the banquet Anyone that spoke during the event or helped to run the ceremonies The photographers that captured the event for us Those that helped clean up the hall and kitchen after the event The people that put away the troop gear and equipment after the event was over For those that know they are mentioned in several of the above – we extend a special thanks for your dedication.

2010 Eagle Banquet - Photos

The pictures in the slideshow below are courtesy of Lisa Davis.

Lisa took over 240 pictures and would be glad to share them. If you would like to contact Lisa regarding her pictures, just let us know via Email

The pictures in the slideshow below are courtesy of Mike Curran

This is a small sample of the over 120+ pictures that Mike took. Visit his web site to see all the pictures.

The Troop extends it's thanks to Lisa and Mike.