Troop 2 Collects Returnable Bottles & Cans

As a reminder, we collect returnable bottles and cans to raise funds for our programs. Funds raised help offset the cost of Summer Camp, equipment maintenance and materials, and financial aid for scouts in need.

We sort and count the returnables on THURSDAY nights from 7 PM until 10 PM. A small group of volunteers keeps this program running, however we really need more hands to help. The volume of incoming bottles and cans is growing tremendously, so if you can make it to the clubhouse to help, it will make a big difference.


Thank You for your continued support

Camp tents

Several parents of new scouts asked about the tents the scouts sleep in at Summer Camp. All first year scouts stay in troop tents, shown below. Tent inspection includes cleaning the area immediately surrounding the tent, rolling the sides and cleaning up around the cots and footlockers.

Photos from the E Weymouth Congregational Church Event

On Sunday June 24th Scoutmaster David Chase presented 6 of our 8 Eagles with their Eagle Palms, and the Troop presented a plaque recognizing our roots at the East Weymouth Congregational Church. This was a great opportunity to honor the scouts as well as the church.

Some photos of the event are below.

6/24 and 6/25 Reminders

 

1. On Sunday 6/24 the Troop will be presenting a plaque recognizing our first sponsor, the East Weymouth Congregational Church, where we got our start in April 1911. We are also honoring our Eagle scouts with the award of their Eagle palms, and will be presenting a recognition from the Mayor as well.

 

All Scouts should report in FULL UNIFORM (scout shirt, pants, neckerchief, slide, and belt) at 9:30 AM.

 

This is a very important event, and we are hoping all scouts will attend.

 

 

2. Monday, 6/25 is our first Camp night. Packets will be distributed with details about the program. All first year scouts are required to attend with their parents. All scouts who have been to camp previously must attend this meeting to pick up the packet and review with Mr. Chase.

 

By this time you should have turned in your RSVP for camp. This was distributed at the first meeting in June, and return was requested on 6/11 with 6/18 as a final check.

 

ALL scouts and adults planning to attend summer camp must RSVP so we can plan our activities. 

 

Our Scoutmaster, David Chase, has explained at several meetings the expectations for proper behavior and the results scouts can expect should they choose to disregard the guidelines. This program has been approved by our Troop Committee, and will be the model for all events. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chase.

 

Reminder - Thursday evenings: 7 PM WHC Garage – Processing returnables for redemption - Adult volunteers are encouraged to help. This is our fundraising source. Attendance has been sparse, and we need your help.

 

Please mark your calendar for these future Troop events

 

June 24th presentation of plaque marking our 100th anniversary to East Weymouth Congregational Church

 

Scout Summer Camp is July 28 to Aug 5 - Adults please coordinate with Mr. Chase for attendance considerations

 

SOAR 2012/Boston is Oct 6-8

 

 

Troop 2 Leadership Contact Information - please direct any questions or concerns to the Troop leaders.

 

Scoutmaster - David Chase - 781-361-2677 -dmaychase@comcast.net

Troop Committee Chair- Brian Chase- 617-413-4437 -brian.chase1@comcast.net

 

 

 

Photos from the Relay for Life

Some assorted photos from the Troop 2 Relay for Life event. Our scouts did a phenomenal job, and it was a great honor to be asked to participate.

Thanks to Mrs. Vautour for these photos.

Message for All Scouts - Sunday June 24th Special Event

Dear Scouts,


We are meeting Sunday June 24th where it all began for Troop 2.


On Sunday at 9:30 in the morning please join me at the East Weymouth Congregational Church in upper Jackson Square. Please be in full uniforms.

I will be presenting a plaque to the church with the names of the first group of Scouts of Troop 2 and awarding eight of our current Eagle Scouts their palms.


I would like to see you all there. If you have any questions please call me at 781-361-2677.

Yours in Scouting,


David Chase

Troop 2 Scoutmaster

Troop 2 6/18 Search and Rescue Activity

Our surprise activity last night involved a mock Search and Rescue drill. Our scouts put into practice skills they were taught at the previous weeks meeting to help find a missing person,  Theodore "Teddy",  our lost Tiger Scout. As the story goes, he was lost while playing at the Emery Estate.

The scouts immediately began the Search components at the estate, searching the grounds for the missing person. After a comprehensive and thorough sweep, JB found Teddy hugging the tree like he learned at our  training. 

Scoutmaster David Chase reports  "I am proud of all of the Scouts of Troop 2 that helped out this evening."

Thanks to the scouts and adult volunteers who helped make this drill a success.

Photos below

Fundraising Yard Sale - Donations Needed

A Troop 2 parent, Teresa Quinton, is having a Fundraising Yard Sale on Saturday, June 23rd from 9 AM -1 PM to raise money for the Breast Cancer 3 Day walk.

 

To help with this event, donations of saleable items are greatly appreciated.

 

Items can be dropped off at 79 Front Street any time this week.

 

 

Weekly Meeting - June 18th - Special Event

On Monday, June 18th we'll be having a special event at the Weymouth Heights Club for our scout meeting.

Attendees should wear sturdy sneakers or shoes (No Flip Flops or Sandals - if we can see your toes you are wearing the wrong shoes), and bring a flashlight, bug spray, and a bottle of water. Long pants/long sleeve shirt are recommended.

The meeting starts promptly at 7:30. Drum practice runs from 7 to 7:30.

Reminder to all scouts and interested adult leaders - if you have not turned in your RSVP for camp, distributed at the June 4th meeting and via mail, please do so at this meeting. 

If your response is not received by June 18th and you have not contacted Mr. Chase, we will not reserve a place for you on the island and you will not be eligible for summer camp in July. 

Troop 2 at the Relay for Life

Reminder - Troop 2 will be participating in the opening ceremonies along with several other Weymouth scout troops, on Friday evening.

Scoust should meet at 4:30 PM at the Weymouth High School track near the concession stand, in FULL UNIFORM for this event.

Reminder - "Are You Coming to Camp" response due on MONDAY June 11th

Reminder - we need to know if you are coming to camp - Adults and Scouts - so we can plan meals and activities for the week.

 

This RSVP is expected at the meeting tonight, June 11th, and no later than the meeting on June 18th.

 

Camp packets and parent orientation willbe held on Monday, June 25th.

 

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Chase.

 

 

 

 

Weekly Meeting Reminders

Monday night meetings at the WHC begin at 7:30.

 

Drum Corps please report promptly at 7 PM for practice

 

Summer schedule is in effect - Class B uniforms (Troop shirt) should be worn.

 

Two full uniform events this month

 

- Relay for Life opening ceremony Friday 6/15

- Presentation of 100th anniversary plaque and Eagle Scout honors 6/24

 

 

 

Eagle candidates - Reminder regarding APPROVAL

As a reminder - the Eagle scout application and approval process has significantly changed in 2012. 

 

Once a candidate has an idea, the next step, approval from council, must occur before any fund raising, receipt of donations, or physical work can begin.

To be clear - this means you cannot begin accepting donations of materials, funds, or begin site work for your prospective project,

This is a MANDATORY requirement. If you are already in progress and your project is not formally approved you are not following the process correctly.

There are three components needed from the candidate in order to obtain approval from Old Colony Council for the proposed project

1. A project proposal - several paragraphs outlining the project, who benefits, what those benefits are, and the source of materials/funding. (Note, if the scout is planning fund raising, a special form and approval is now required) - please see pages 7 through 10 of the Eagle workbook (http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927_fillable.pdf) for details.

2. Before photos - please present 4-6 photos of the area where the work is taking place - these should show the current state of the site. These should be hard copy (not on a phone or electronic) and should be retained for the final report.

3. The coversheet, prepared by our Eagle coordinator, with contact details fort he candidate and our leadership team, sponsor, etc (found on page 6 of the workbook)

In the workbook, pages 7 through 10 are a great guide for determining what is required to complete an Eagle project successfully, and serve as a great basis for the Eagle service project report down the road.

Also - for the proposal, you do not need to complete this document (http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_web.pdf) - we fill that out from Troopmaster, which is the electronic record keeping system used by Troop 2 when you complete all required badges and your service project report is ready for the Board of Review.

Keep in mind - the process has changed both at council and nationally. In our troop we've adopted a new model to improve the flow of the Eagle scout process and to assure the candidates are continuously informed of the necessary steps.

 

If you  have any questions or concerns as you navigate the process, please contact Mr. Chase.  

Troop 2 Announcements - reminder, Troop Committee Meeting Sunday 6/10, WHC meeting Monday 6/11

Upcoming Events & Reminders

Two important events are planned for this month – all require full uniforms, and are significant opportunities for our Troop to be visible in the community. All scouts are strongly urged to attend these events.

• Our Troop has been asked to participate in the opening ceremonies for the Relay for Life on Friday Evening, June 15^th.  More information will be provided soon. Please check the BLOG for updates

• On June 24^th we’ll be meeting at the East Weymouth Congregational Church to present a plaque to the congregation recognizing our start there over 100 years ago. In addition we’ll be presenting several honors to our Eagle scouts, and their Eagle palms.

Two handouts were sent home on Monday, 6/4 – one document requires a response (RSVP for Camp 2012) to allow time for planning and preparation, the other is an informational document outlining youth member behavior guidelines and expectations.

Please check out the BLOG for other recent announcements, including guidance on electronics and a great photo of our recent Ad Altare Dei recipients, who were honored by Rev. William Salmon at a special mass on Sunday June 3^rd at Immaculate Conception where they were presented with a special ribbon and medal. Congratulations Scouts!

Dates for the month of June are below:

6/10 - Troop Committee meeting, 7 PM WHC
6/11 – WHC Meeting - Summer Schedule (Class B uniforms) – 7 PM – “Are you coming to camp” responses are due. Rowing & Canoeing night. All new scouts are strongly urged to attend this meeting.
6/15 – Opening ceremonies, Relay for Life – Full Uniforms – time TBD
6/16 – Tot’n Chip training (knives and axes) for all new scouts. 8:30 AM, WHC
6/18 - WHC Meeting - Summer Schedule (Class B uniforms) – 7 PM
6/23 - Pack 2/Troop 2 Canoe Day – information TBD
6/23 - WHC potluck dinner business meeting
6/24-  Presentation of 100th anniversary plaque to East Weymouth Congregational Church,  presentation of Eagle honors & Eagle palms – Full Uniforms - All scouts please attend.
6/25 – WHC meeting – camp packets distributed. All first year campers and their parents are required to attend for orientation.

Uniforms/Schedule - As of June 1 we are on Summer Schedule – uniforms are not required, unless otherwise indicated for special events. Our Monday meetings for June include preparations for summer camp and work on specific merit badges. All scouts are encouraged to attend, even if they are not attending summer camp, as we plan to work on some badges in Weymouth through August. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM, and drum practice continues at 7 PM. Meetings with alternative locations (softball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, etc) will be announced in advance and will be posted on the BLOG)

Camp - Summer Camp will be held from July 28^th until August 5^th at Cliff Island. Cost will be $210.00 for the week. Information packets will be distributed June 25th, along with merit badge information. If do not plan to attend camp, please let Mr. Chase know. Adults are encouraged to attend camp – we need your help with the programs and staffing. As a reminder, all adults planning to attend camp must be registered with the troop and must have completed Safe Scouting training. If you are planning to attend camp, please let Mr. Chase know as soon as possible.

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Our next Troop Committee meeting is Sunday, June 10^th at 7 PM. Please arrive promptly.

The agenda is below

Meeting Date – June 10, 2012
Meeting Duration – 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Meeting Location – Weymouth Heights Club


Before the meeting (6:45 - 7:00 PM) - please report any items for discussion under New Business to the Troop Committee Chair for review.

Time/Action

7:00   Call to Order/Opening Remarks
7:05   Circulate attendance sheet/approve minutes from last meeting
7:10   Scoutmaster Monthly report/ Troopmaster advancement reports
7:20   Eagle Scout advancement report
7:30   Merit badge update
7:35   Membership Report
7:40   Treasurers & Fundraising report
7:45   Public relations & 100th Anniversary update
7:50   Announcement of upcoming events
8:00   New Business discussion (items presented before meeting)
8:30   Close


Reminder - Thursday evenings: 7 PM WHC Garage – Processing returnables for redemption - Adult volunteers are encouraged to help. This is our fundraising source.

Please mark your calendar for these future Troop events

•June 15th Relay for Life Opening Ceremony
•June 24th presentation of plaque marking our 100th anniversary to East Weymouth Congregational Church
•Scout Summer Camp is July 28 to Aug 5 - Adults please coordinate with Mr. Chase for attendance considerations
•SOAR 2012/Boston is Oct 6-8

 
As always, please check the BLOG for more details or updates on these events and other Troop activities.


Troop 2 Leadership Contact Information - please direct any questions or concerns to the Troop leaders.

Scoutmaster - David Chase - 781-361-2677 - dmaychase@comcast.net
Troop Committee Chair- Brian Chase- 617-413-4437 - brian.chase1@comcast.net

Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested in the activities of the Troop.

If you have received this email in error, or wish to be removed from our email list, please contact Brian Chase at brian.chase1@comcast.net.

Troop 2 at the Relay for Life

Our Troop has been invited to participate in the opening ceremonies for the Relay for Life on Friday, June 15th at Weymouth High School.

Scout should report in full uniforms (shirt, neckerchief, neckerchief slide, pants, belt) at 4:45 PM, arriving at the field side of the High School.

We will assemble and fall in for a lap of the track behind the VFW color guard, and will be joined by scouts from other troops as well as cub scouts and girl scouts.

Please make every effort to attend this event.

Troop 2 Policy on Electronics (cell phones, video game players, etc)

Troop 2 Campout and Weekly Meeting Cellphone Policy

Cellphones are STRONGLY discouraged at meetings and on overnight campouts and at Cliff Island.

At weekly troop meetings cellphones should be set to vibrate or should be turned off to prevent distractions. All phones must be placed in the clear box at the front of the hall.

In outdoor cases the following rules apply.

• Cellphones must be placed in a Ziploc bag with the scouts name and contact information
• Cellphones will be stored in a central location (waterproof box)
• Cellphones can be used between 5 PM and 7 PM (incoming and outgoing calls) and between 8 AM and 9 AM
• In an emergency situation please contact the designated contact members of the troop to reach your son.
• If your son contacts you unexpectedly to pick him up from a campout or meeting, or summer camp, please contact us immediately so we can confirm the necessity and coordinate with you.
• At any time, any scout can access their phones, provided they contact an adult member of the troop for access.

We are not responsible for your son's electronic devices. If they are lost or damaged we will not replace them. 

These rules are similar to the rules your son is familiar with from school, and are designed to assure your son’s safety and attention and the safety and attention of the other scouts in our program.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact Mr. Chase

Troop 2 Leadership Contact Information 

Scoutmaster - David Chase - 781-361-2677 - dmaychase@comcast.net
Troop Committee Chair- Brian Chase- 617-413-4437 - brian.chase1@comcast.net

Troop 2 Ad Altare Dei Scouts Recognized at Immaculate Conception Church

The 10 scoutsfrom Troop 2 who recently received the Ad Altare Dei award were honored today at the 10 AM mass at Immaculate Conception Church by Rev. William Salmon.

The group was called to the altar, and each scout was presented with a neck ribbon inscribed with recognition from the parish.

In his sermon Rev. Salmon mentioned the hard work and dedication this group of young men undertook to pursue and complete this award. Their achievement as a group shows perseverence, scout spirit, and underscores the importance of working hard as an individual while participating as part of a unit.

Each scout worked on his materials as both part of a classroom group, and on their own with their parents,  their instructors as well as Rev. Salmon to complete this medal. Their teamwork and focus on this effort further illustrates the goals of scouting.

Please join us in congratulating these 10 scouts for their achievement!