Troop 2 100th Anniversary Neckerchief Slide

On Monday, April 18th, the Troop continued observances of our 100th anniversary with a cake, a brief discussion of our original members and chartering, and the presentation of a commemorative neckerchief slide, shown below.

If you missed the meeting, please see Mr. Chase to receive your slide.

100th Anniversary Unit Patch

All Scouts registered with the Troop for 2011 received a special edition Troop 2 Unit Numeral patch at the meeting this evening.

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.

Troop 2 100th Anniversary update

Troop 2 and the Weymouth Heights Club will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Troop 2 throughout 2011.

To mark this occasion we're hosting a homecoming event at Immaculate Conception Parish Center the weekend of September l0th -11th 2011, with light refreshments.

All troop alumni and friends of the troop are invited to attend this event, to catch up with old buddies, view pictures and other memorabilia from 100 years of scouting in Weymouth, and reminisce about their time with Troop 2.

Please keep an eye on our website at www.troop2weymouth.com, and if you have any questions, please send us a message via the "Contact Us" link on the website, or contact the Weymouth Heights Club by phone at 781-331-6006

100th Anniversary - kick off meeting minutes

Subject: 100^th Anniversary 2011 Planning – Kickoff Meeting

Date: December 5, 2009

Attendees: C.McCabe, K.Curran, M.Carney, M.Carney, L.Schneider, J.Kelley, J.Keenan, B.Chase

Notes:

Schedule of Events

• January- kickoff for active scouts – neckerchief, patch
• April – Alumni event – actual anniversary – sheet cake and coffee, exhibits – at Immaculate Conception
• May – Presentation of Eagle Awards
• June – 5^th anniversary recognition of Ron Parry’s death
• July – Camp- on island limited recognition in conjunction with Wellington St Park staff?
• August – townwide event – invite all scouts across town, council, politicians – recognize 100 years of scouting in Weymouth.
• Sept – Dec – schedule one more event as a “wind down” event for the troop to recollect and reflect as we move into another 100 years.

Discussion of plans and venue

August event – Weston Park, Wessagusset School, Town Hall. Each has logistic positives and negatives. Plan is to consider all three and review availability and considerations from Mayor’s office. All scouting groups invited. No solicitation permitted – focus is on community services and programs offered by each organization.

Next steps

C McCabe – confirm availability of Immaculate Conception hall for April dates

K Curran – initiate contact and discuss venues with Lee Hultin/Mayors Office

M&M Carney’s – review announcement opportunities – bulletin boards, church bulletins, etc

L Schneider – Compile contacts for Weymouth Girl Scouts to gauge interest in Aug event

J Kelley – discuss options for commemorative book with Pepes (similar to postcard book)

J Keenan – Compile contacts for Weymouth BSA and Cubs to gauge interest in Aug event

B Chase – create letter to distribute to scouting organizations, scan photos and materials, fliers, signage, and card info (if BB can print 100 handout business cards with dates and contact info) – raising awareness

Also - if you know of anyone interested in participating in this effort, we have plenty of time, and plenty to do - I still need to assign staff and get assistance with developing a Troop History, planning sheet cakes, signage, contact names for troop, potential sponsor list, planning a Ron Parry recognition event, etc

Next Meeting – Feb 6, 2010 9:00 AM WHC (watch blog for any changes to that date)

Updates in interim to B Chase.