Weekly Scout Meeting Cancelled

Due to the Weymouth Schools Closing on Monday the scout meeting/halloween party is cancelled.

Valley Pines campout - Oct 27th

Our Troop is camping at Valley Pines,  505 Grove Street, Norwell MA this weekend, October 27-28.

Scouts should arrive by 9:30 - 10 AM on Saturday, and should be picked up between 7:30 and 8 AM on Sunday.

This campout will include focus on advancement work for rank and merit badges. All scouts working toward Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class are urged to attend this weekend to ensure timely rank advancement is achieved.

Scouts should dress warmly, wear sturdy shoes or boots, hat and gloves, and bring a warm sleeping bag with a blanket or ground cloth. A change of clothes is also suggested, and scouts should dress in layers.

All scouts should bring a bag lunch, food to prepare for dinner, and a morning snack. If a scout is planning to cook their supper, they should bring all necessary utensils and pans for cooking, including cooking spray, a spatula, a mitt or glove to remove their pot from the cooking fire, a mess kit or plate to eat from and utensils to eat with, and materials to clean up after themselves.

Scouts should bring water sufficient for a two day stay and for any cooking needs.

As a reminder, scouts should NOT bring soft drinks, candy, and junk food to Valley Pines. Electronics, including cell phones, Ipods, and video games are also discouraged when we camp. 

If you have any questions or concerns, 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

Gym Night tonight - 8 PM, First Church Weymouth Heights

Tonight is a Gym Night. Gym Night runs from 8 PM until 9 PM at the First Church, Weymouth Heights.

The First Church graciously allows us the use of their gym – please respect the facility and patrons.

Please do not enter the gym until the previous group has left. Please leave promptly at 9 PM. 

Reminders

• Uniforms are not required for Gym Night - please wear comfortable shoes and athletic attire, and bring a bottle of water. No food, chewing gum, or soft drinks are permitted in the gym. 

 

• All scouts must stay in the gym. If you need to visit the restroom you need to go with a buddy , and must let Mr. Chase know that you are leaving the gym. 

 

• Only registered scouts of Troop 2 are able to participate in Gym Nights due to insurance considerations. No siblings or friends should attend. Gym Nights are not appropriate meetings for introducing potential new scouts to Troop 2.

• Scouts with a preexisting injury or illness should see Mr. Chase before participating in Gym Nights. 

• Gym Night is a scouts event, run by the Senior Patrol and Senior Scouts. The only adults that should be in the gym from 8 to 9 are the Scoutmaster and his Assistants. 

 

• Parents and other Troop adults are encouraged to meet in the kitchen area during Gym Night to discuss upcoming plans and opportunities to pitch in to assist the troop  with programs for October and November.

National Certificate of Merit Awarded to Mr. Brian Chase

This evening at our weekly scout meeting a surprise award was presented to Mr. Brian Chase by Scoutmaster David Chase and Senior District Executive Bill Dunbar from Old Colony Council.

In recognition of Performance of a Significant Act of Service, The Boy Scouts of America, upon recommendation of the National Court of Honor awarded the National Certificate of Merit to Brian Edward Chase of Troop 2. 

The National Certificate of Merit is awarded to a youth member or adult leader who has performed a significant act of service that deserves national recognition. The Boy Scouts of America has awarded this recognition rarely, with only around 1500 issued since the award’s inception.

The events that led to this recognition are detailed below:

At our Scout Meeting on Monday August 27th we had an event at the Emery Estate behind the Weymouth Heights Club, which included a short hike and orienteering exercise.

The troop assembled at 7 PM, and walked up Commercial Street to the main entrance. Approximately 30 scouts and adults were involved.

As we left the Emery Estate property at dusk to return to the clubhouse, we disturbed a wasp nest. Several adults were bit by one or more wasps as they followed the scouts from the estate property.

During the walk back to the WHC (less than ¼ mile downhill) Mr. Griffin, an Assistant Scoutmaster, shared with Mr. Brian Chase that he had been bitten and was experiencing allergic symptoms. He went on to state he is highly allergic to stings, and did not have his EpiPen with him.

Mr. Chase assisted Mr. Griffin to the Weymouth Heights Club, which was less than 50 yards away at this point, sat him on a bench and assessed his condition, assuring he was breathing and reasonably comfortable. He was continuing to report symptoms of anaphylactic shock, with labored breathing and lightheadedness, so Mr. Chase called 911, and stayed on the phone with the operator while the ambulance, police and fire trucks arrived providing them with details about Mr. Griffin’s condition.

Mr. Griffin remained calm on the bench outside the WHC, and Assistant Scoutmaster Lapchak monitored him to ensure he did not experience any breathing difficulties or become unconscious while Mr. Chase continued to talk to the dispatcher. Assistant Scoutmaster Coughlan proceeded to the entrance of the parking lot and guided the emergency responders onto the property. Scoutmaster David Chase conducted the remainder of the meeting inside the clubhouse, and all scouts stayed indoors and did not witness this event.

The ambulance arrived and the EMT’s stabilized and transported Mr. Griffin to South Shore Hospital, where he stayed overnight for observation. Mr. Griffin was fortunate in this case, as the ambulance responded in a timely manner, and was able to quickly manage his anaphylactic shock. He has since shared that had we not called 911 immediately he would have quickly become unresponsive, and was moments from a full allergic reaction.

In response to this event,  we’ve reviewed medical records, and will follow up with all scouts and adult participants who have reported allergies in future activities to urge open communication around these allergies and to ensure all participants with significant allergies bring their EpiPens to all events.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Chase for this recognition. A copy of the certificate is shown below:

Congratulations to Eagle Scout Joe K!

Congratulations to Joe K for completing his trail to Eagle! 

 

Joe is our first Eagle scout for this year, earning his rank during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout award, which was established in 1912.

For his community service project Joe restored the grotto at Immaculate Conception Church, which was built to honor soldiers who served in the Second World War. 

Joe joins nearly 250 Eagle scouts from Troop 2, and will be awarded with his rank patch on Monday evening.

Our annual Awards and Recognition Dinner and Eagle Court of Honor will be held in May 2013 at Immaculate Conception Parish Center.

Troop 2 Weekly Update - Oct 1-15

Upcoming Troop 2 Events -

1. Thursday, October 4th, 7 PM to 9 PM - Weymouth Heights Club - Sorting and processing of returnables.

On Thursday evenings adults from the WHC and Troop 2 meet to sort and package redeemable bottles and cans to support our programs. Please help when you can - this is our only fund raising source.

2. Saturday October 6th - Monday October 8th - SOAR2012 - 

Details for this event were sent home with your son on Monday Oct 1. Please contact Scoutmaster David Chase with any questions.

(Reminder - there is no weekly Scout meeting on Monday Oct 8th due to the Columbus Day holiday and SOAR2012)

3. Thursday, October 11th, 7 PM to 9 PM - Weymouth Heights Club - Sorting and processing of returnables.

On Thursday evenings adults from the WHC and Troop 2 meet to sort and package redeemable bottles and cans to support our programs. Please help when you can - this is our only fund raising source.

4. Sunday October 14th, 7PM - Troop Committee Meeting, Weymouth Heights Club

5.  Monday October 15th - 7 PM (Drumming) 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Meeting) - Weymouth Heights Club - Weekly Scout Meeting - All scouts should report in Full Uniforms. Any scouts who missed the Awards dinner can pick up their Summer Camp merit badges. Please keep an eye out for information about our annual unit rechartering and associated dues. The meeting ends at 9 PM, please pick up your son promptly.
 
Reminder – We are in the process of renewing our annual charter.  Please confirm your plans for registration with Troop 2 by returning the form sent home on October 1st to Mr. Chase by October 22^nd. All forms must be returned, and dues paid ($75.00 Scout, $35.00 Adult), by Monday, November 5^th to maintain your registration. Checks should be made out to Troop 2 Weymouth.

Weymouth Heights Club Announcements

The Weymouth Heights Club is a nonprofit, volunteer organization. The goal of the organization is to improve and enrich the lives of the youth of Weymouth by sponsoring and organizing youth and community groups. For over 80 years the Weymouth Heights Club has proudly sponsored Troop 2 of Weymouth, the oldest Boy Scout troop in the Old Colony Council, and one of the oldest in the United States, as well as Cub Scout Pack 2 and Girl Scout Troop 4383. 

There are two fundraisers planned for the WHC this fall.  All funds raised directly benefit the scouting programs sponsored by the club.

 - October Fundraiser - BAGS2SCHOOL Recycling Drive  - Please drop off bagged items in front of the garage door at the clubhouse from Saturday October 20th - Thursday October 25th - all textile items, including clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, curtains, bedding, towels, etc can be recycled. Items must be placed in BAGS. Please do not over fill.

- November Fundraiser - Comedy Night - Saturday November 3rd - 7 PM, Weymouth Elks - Tickets are $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the door.

---- Save the date---- The Weymouth Heights Club, in conjunction with Troop 2, will be hosting a Turkey Dinner and Flag Retirement at Valley Pines November 17^th – details to follow.