May 19 - Campout, 9 AM, Valley
Pines, pickup up Sunday at 8 AM – plan to camp outdoors, cook outdoors, and
bring plenty of water and food to prepare.
May 21 – Gym Night, 8 PM First
Church – please pay for Ft Ticonderoga if you haven’t already
May 26 - Annual replacement of
graveside flags at Cemeteries (8 AM Village, 9 AM Old North) – we ask that
scouts carpool to Village and from Village to Old North, and remind all that
this is a solemn occasion, not an event with a timer and accuracy is the goal,
not speed. Scouts should wear their uniform shirts, no sashes, and depending on
the weather we may suggest shorts rather than scout pants – please wait for
further instruction.
May 28 – No Meeting (Memorial Day
holiday) - Parade, meet at 9:15 at the Korean War Memorial in Jackson Square –
full uniforms, including green pants, belt, shoes, shirt, NO SASHES
June 2 -3
Fort Ticonderoga trip
CAMP2018 – July 22nd –
July 29th
Drum Corps reminder – we may be
practicing a few evenings before the parade – watch for more info.
All Scouts are reminded of the
following
At meeting and events you are in
the care of troop leadership – we ask that you please have the courtesy and
respect to let the Scoutmaster know when you are leaving early from a meeting
or event.
Please do not leave the Clubhouse
and venture across North Street to 7-11 – this is a busy street, and while you
are in OUR care we ask that you remain on the property.
Two very
simple requests for your safety and our sanity. If you have any questions, let
us know.
- Troop 2 is planning an
overnight visit and stay at Fort Ticonderoga in upstate NY on June 2 and
3rd. In this scout program, scouts will be immersed in the daily routine
of the Continental soldiers garrisoning Fort Ticonderoga in the weeks
after the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold
in 1775. Attendance is limited to 30, cost will be $150.00 and includes
transportation and food.
Participants
will need to bring a uniform shirt, sleeping bag and pad, and clothes and
footwear sufficient for an overnight stay. We will be sleeping in tents at the
fort. Scouts should pack their gear in a backpack or large bag to keep it all
together.
- We will be attending MassJam in
October 6-8 2018 - On Columbus Day weekend, 2018 thousands of Scouts,
Webelos, and Venturers from Massachusetts and surrounding states will
descend on the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth, Massachusetts for
three days of Scouting fun. More information will be shared throughout the
summer.
- Eagles - Mayflower Council has
issued a new form for Eagle Scout Candidate Letters of
Recommendation https://www.mayflowerbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/Eagle-Scout-Reference-Letter-Request.pdf
The process remains the same - candidates should print this form, and
provide their references with the preaddressed envelope (all letters must
be mailed to the Clubhouse) and a postage stamp. Candidates must provide
letters of recommendation from a parent, clergy, teacher, employer, and
two others. A Life scout can request these references at any time during
their Eagle scout candidacy, which begins 6 months after they've received
their LIFE rank. If you have any questions, please let us know!
- We've had several questions
about the changes in Boy Scouting and the impact on our Troop. The link
below provides some guidance to the changes at the National level, and
serve as a guide while the program evolves. https://scoutingwire.org/the-boy-scouts-of-america-organization-name-is-not-changing-and-other-facts-to-set-the-record-straight/
To clear any confusion - Troop 2 (and Pack 2) are not chartered as
co-educational units. Troop 2 does not plan to offer a co-educational
program, and will remain a male only Troop. Youth interested in a
co-educational scouting program are encouraged to contact Mayflower
Council to find a chartered program in their area. The Weymouth Heights
Club, our chartering organization, also sponsors and supports Girl Scout
programs that meet regularly in the clubhouse (chartering for Girl
Scouting a different process than Boy Scouting). To ensure accurate
and clear answers to any questions, please email us at troop2weymouth@gmail.com or connect
in person with David or I.
- Reminder – Unless otherwise
noted, attendance at Boy Scout events is restricted to registered Boy
Scouts, ages 11-18, and registered Adults. Unless otherwise noted,
siblings, adults, and guests are not anticipated at events, and are not
covered by BSA liability insurance in most cases. Please speak to Mr.
Chase if you have any questions or concerns.
