The Cat Shelter effort planned for this Sunday has been cancelled due to the recent snow. Please contact Charlie Clancy if you have any questions.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Save the date: Feb 6 Scout Sunday
On February 6th, all Scouts are invited to celebrate Scout Sunday at Immaculate Conception Parish. We will join other scouts there for this annual celebration.
Scouts should meet in the chapel at 9:30, wearing their complete uniforms.
Find out more about Scout Sunday:
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Scout meeting 1/31 - Uniform Inspection, and Scout Sunday reminders
Reminder- Monday, January 31st will be a uniform inspection night.
All scouts must be in full uniform, including the following items
Scout pants
Scout shirt
Neckerchief
Neckerchief slide
Scout belt
Current rank should be applied, as well as any earned patches for leadership roles, drum corps, cliff island, etc
Scouts should also have applied the new Troop 2 100th anniversary patch to their uniforms for this meeting.
In addition, scouts are asked to bring their sashes for this review.
Full uniforms will also be required for Scout Sunday, which will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church on February 6th and at the First Church, Weymouth Heights on February 13th. Scouts should gather at 9:30 for each service so we can assemble and march in together. Mass starts at 10 AM, and in both cases refreshments will be served afterward.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Update on Community Service Opportunity, With Cats!
Several scouts participated in community service over the weekend at Ce Ce and Friends, a Cat Shelter at the South Weymouth Airbase, helping to socialize cats and kittens.
This activity will continue on Sundays, with a slight adjustment in time to go from 11 to 12:30
If you have questions, please contact Mr Clancy (1-781-217-8142)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Community Service Opportunity - With Cats!
Mr. Clancy mentioned this organization at the Ski Trip and passed out some hand-outs to the scouts.
Where: Ce Ce and Friends, Cat Shelter at the South Weymouth Airbase, which is located at the first Building / house on the left as you drive in about ¼ mile in
When: Jan 16, 2011 10AM- 12:00 noon.
January 16 2011 meet at Ce Ce and Friends to help socialize Cats and Kittens. The Cat Shelter at the South Weymouth Airbase is located at the first Building / house on the left as you drive in about ¼ mile in.
If you have questions, please contact Mr Clancy (1-781-217-8142)
If you have questions, please contact Mr Clancy (1-781-217-8142)
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Ski Trip Day 2
Breakfast today was pancakes and bacon.
A soon as breakfast was over the boys headed to the mountain to beat the crowds. Mr Kelley started his lessons for the beginners and some of the boys really took to it well.
Derek headed to Portland , with his dad and Doug, for his 10:30 appointment with the bone doctors.
The day was very nice, for weather; much warmer than last year.
Lunch was chicken sandwiches. After lunch Mr Kelley ran his Snow Sports class.
Dinner was pasta with meatballs, chicken parm and homemade minestrone soup.
Most of the boys headed back out for some night skiing.
Derek arrived back at the lodge at 7:30, in his new sling. He seems to be doing well, but no more snowboarding for a while.
The football game is currently on the TV, but the real competition is on the foosball table. Mr Wallace and James Annis are currently dominating the competition.
No other major injuries today; JB did cut his finger pretty good on his boot buckles and we had some pretty good falls.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Ski Trip Day1
People arrived at the lodge in waves, depending on school and work schedules. Some arrived early enough that they managed to work in some daytime skiing.
The menu for tonight included minestrone soup and meatball subs - in case people didn't eat on the ride up.
After 6pm most of the group was here and they headed up to the mountain for some night skiing.
Derek and his friends where on one of their first night time runs when he fell - hard. With some assistance he was brought down the mountain and then off to the local hospital. The doctors there were able to confirm that he had broken his wrist, but were unable to set the bone.
The hospital in Portland (about an hour away) was the closest place - so they would need to head there on Saturday. Derek made it back to the lodge about 11:30pm, with his wrist wrapped up and some pain medication. Fortunately Derek's dad was here and was able to go with Derek to the hospital.
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| Here is Derek's Xray. The Break is behind his wrist. |
Thanks go out to Mr O'Brien who took these pictures:
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Troop 2 35th Anniversary Photo
This historic photo is from the 35th Anniversary celebration for Troop 2 in 1946.
On the left is Ernest A. Smith, the first scoutmaster of Troop 2.
On his right is George Chalmers, who at that time was the only scout in the Troop whose father was also a scout in Troop 2.
Troop 2 Weymouth was organized by Mr. Smith at the East Weymouth Congregational Church in 1911. Sunday April 16, maybe called the date of organization for Troop 2 Weymouth.
We are the oldest continuously chartered and active troop in Weymouth. The reason we are not "Troop 1" is very interesting, as related below:
At the same time that Mr.Smith applied for commission as Scoutmaster, the minister of the Baptist Church at Weymouth Landing also applied for commission as Scoutmaster.
In the confusion at National Headquarters the numeral "1" was assigned to that organization, and Mr. Smith received the numeral "2".
Troop 1 however, was not organized for scout work until Troop 2 Weymouth had been in existence more than a year.
The first regular Troop 2 Weymouth Boy Scout meeting was held in the East Weymouth Congregational Church on Saturday, April 22, 1911.
Troop 2 is celebrating our 100th anniversary this year. Keep an eye on on our BLOG and webpage for further information.
Monday, January 3, 2011
100th Anniversary Unit Patch
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This patch, created in recognition of the kickoff of our 100th anniversary celebration incorporates elements of historic patches, both in it's size which is similar to the ones used in the 1940's - 1960's as seen in photos of Ron Parry and various photos of the Troop in action, and in the numeral itself, which is an older style 2 in a metallic bronze color, similar to numerals from the earlier scouting periods.
The patch background is an antiqued red color, which captures the historic brick red color of patches from the 1970's - 1990's.
The 100th bar is incorporated directly into the patch and replaces the seperate bar device that would be mounted between the Council Shoulder Patch and the Unit Numeral.
Scouts should place this on their uniform in place of their unit numeral as soon as possible, and should remove their current 2, as well as any bar devices (latest may be a 95 on the uniform).
If you are interested in purchasing these commemorative patches as a keepsake or gift, a limited quantity are available for a $10.00 donation.
Stay tuned to the blog and website for more details on our observations of the 100th anniversary of Troop 2.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Troop 2 Ski Trip - What you need to bring.
Pack your gear in a hockey type zippered bag or a small suitcase
What you need to bring
You can bring a cell phone and/or an IPod with you, however you should not bring an IPod skiing as it’s important to be able to hear the other skiers.
Please no video games or video players. If you choose to bring electronics or a phone, the troop is NOT responsible for them.
This is a recreational trip, however scouts can earn the Snow Sports merit badge as part of this weekend
Other Ski Trip posts:
What you need to bring
Sleeping bag and pillowNote- this weekend is often one of the coldest of the year, so dress warmly.
Two sets of long underwear (top and bottom) and four sets of regular underwear
Pajamas, robe, slippers – sleeping clothes.
Four pairs of warm socks
Snow boots (wear sneakers or workboots)
Warm coat, sweatshirt, hoodie, etc
Hat to cover your ears
Three pairs of gloves, waterproof if possible.
Ski goggles or sunglasses
Spending money for ride up (all food is provided at lodgings)
Sweaters or sweatshirts
Ski pants if you have them. If not, lined sweatpants or heavy jeans work well.
Toiletries including toothbrush and toothpaste, comb and bath towel. There are showers in lodgings.
Chapstick, ski mask
Your medications (if you are on any) – please let Mr. Clancy or Mr. Kelley know upon arrival.
You can bring a cell phone and/or an IPod with you, however you should not bring an IPod skiing as it’s important to be able to hear the other skiers.
Please no video games or video players. If you choose to bring electronics or a phone, the troop is NOT responsible for them.
This is a recreational trip, however scouts can earn the Snow Sports merit badge as part of this weekend
Other Ski Trip posts:
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