On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight........... A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Troop 2 weekly update and camp 2013 reminders

Thanks to all scouts and adults who helped with the Relay for Life opening ceremonies and the Pack 2 Canoe Day on Whitman's Pond. Both events were a success, and your attendance and help is greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events

-       Troop 2 game night - on Monday, June 24th, from 7 PM to 9 PM we will be hosting the East Coast Gaming mobile video game theater at the Weymouth Heights Club. Parking will be available that evening on the street only - please park in front of the clubhouse, across the street, etc. All scouts will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of video game entertainment. Please visit www.eastcoastgaming2u.com for more information.

-       The Annual Weymouth Heights Club Potluck Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome to attend. Please feel free to bring your favorite dish to share.  Following the Dinner the annual meeting of the Weymouth Heights Club will be held.
Camp Planning Update.
At our meeting on June 17 Camp Packets were distributed, along with proposed class schedules for each scout.  Please return the signed code of conduct, along with medical forms, and dues, as soon as possible. If your son did not attend the meeting, please stop by the WHC on Thursday evening at 7 PM to pick up his packet.

If you have not returned the RSVP for camp which was due on June 10th,  and still plan to attend camp , please email us at troop2weymouth@gmail.com so we can ensure you are accounted for in planning camp.  
All active scouts are encouraged to attend.  Headcount will be finalized at our meeting on June 24th.

Please Note - Camp 2013 dues are $240.00 for youth, $30.00 per day for adults, with the maximum per family cost at $600.00.  Please contact Mr. Chase with any financial questions.

Important dates for Camp2013
Monday,   July 8 –  Confirmation of Tent Partners for Camp2013, new parents (first year scouts) orientation meeting at 7:45, all adult paperwork is due (BSA registration, medical forms, complete Safe Scouting and present certificate)
Sunday,  July 14 - Camp 2013 Adult planning meeting, 7 PM WHC
Monday,  July 15 - All dues for Camp2013 must be paid by this date, all scout paperwork is due (code of conduct, medical forms)
Monday,  July 22 - Last meeting before Camp2013 – Packing for camp
  
Medical Forms:

In order to attend Camp2013 all participants must have a current medical form on file with the Troop.

 This form includes three sections, and is available at the following location

If you have a serious allergy (bee stings, food, etc), any  fears or concerns,  or need to take special medications, please provide details in a letter to the Scoutmaster before camp.

If your son takes behavioral medications we strongly urge you not to suspend his medications for the week at camp.

Adult volunteers planning to  participate in camp 2013 must complete the following materials by July 8th

- BSA Adult Registration filed with Troop
- BSA Safe Scouting completed (available online at http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx)
- CORI Form completed
- Contact information and medical brief on file with Troop (adult volunteers are expected to work, and must disclose any condition that would prohibit strenuous physical activity.)
- Attend  Adult Planning/ Camp 2013 orientation Sunday July 14th at WHC 7:00

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