Dan makes the Patriot Ledger

The Patriot Ledger has a great article about Dan and his Eagle Project.  Check out the article at:
www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x511161272/Boy-Scout-fixes-Girl-Scout-house

Congratulations Dan!

Annual Registration Time

It is once again time to re-register for both adults and youth members of Troop 2.  Payment for registration is due by 12/14/09 for all Troop members.    Payments received after that date run the risk of a lapse in membership.

Please note that we will be keeping the registration cost the same as last year, even though BSA has raised their cost of registration by a total of $6 per individual.  We will probably not be able to keep our costs down again next year.  Please make checks payable to Troop 2 Weymouth in the amount of $20 for adult members and $40 for youth members.  Please get you payment to Mr. Keenan or Mr. Schneider as soon as possible.

Checks can be mailed directly to the clubhouse:

Troop 2
Attn:  Joe Keenan
598 North Street
Weymouth, MA 02189

Bottles & Cans

As you know we collect returnable bottles and cans to raise funds for our programs.

We also can use any beer boxes to sort and return glass bottles to the redemption center.

Please keep an eye out for these, and if you have some, drop them at the clubhouse. You can leave them whole, or remove glue and tape and collapse them - either way they're a big help.

Note - we can only use 24 bottle boxes, not wine boxes or other cardboard.

Thank You for your continued support.

Can you help us ?

The Troop is looking for someone who is good with words and would be willing to help us with some of our publicity and public relations efforts.  We can provide the details and facts - can you put it into an interesting and coherent article?

We would like to increase our profile within the community by getting stories published in the local papers.  Our boys do a lot of great stuff, but we need help getting the word out.

Please let me know if you can help. Contact me via email

Flag Retirement and Turkey Dinner recap (w/ pics)

Thank you to all that joined us at Valley Pines this weekend.  We estimate about 120 brave souls enjoyed the day with us.  Thanks to all those that made the day possible - those that shopped, cooked, cleaned, and worked to make the event the success it was.  The food was fantastic and the weather was not as bad as predicted.

New Merit Badge for 2010 - Scuba

New for 2010 - In response to input from the scouts, BSA is introducing the Scuba Merit Badge.  Click on the badge to learn more.

Veteran's Day Parade - Pictures

From Mrs. Zeigler . . .

Veteran's Day Parade - Pictures

From Mrs. Davis . . .


From Mrs. Murphy . . .

Saturday's Turkey Dinner / Flag Retirement Is On.

This event is being held rain or shine. We will have tarps up, to provide a dry place to eat. We'll keep the fires burning high to keep everyone warm.

Troop 2 in the News

The Weymouth News (see the article) mentioned Dan and his Eagle Project:

While driving on Central Street in South Weymouth you may have noticed some frantic activity and great changes to the Girl Scout house at 55 Central Street. Daniel McMahon, a South Weymouth Boy Scout with Troop 2, has been working on improving the appearance of the house for his Eagle project. After raising funds through a weekend car wash, Dan with the help of Troop 2 Boys Scouts and their families, sanded, scraped and completely repainted the exterior of the building. Dan and the volunteers also constructed a new cement walkway and made repairs to the front entrance handicap ramp. The improved look of the house and repairs took hours of preparation and work and is greatly appreciated by the Girl Scouts and their leaders.

Reminder - Veterans Day Parade on Wed 11/11 at 9 AM

What: Veterans Day Parade
When: November 11th, 2009, 9 AM to 11 AM
Details:All scouts are expected to march with the troop in the annual Veterans Day parade.

We will meet at Brady’s Package Store parking lot opposite the CVS at 9:00 AM to issue gear and prepare for the parade.

Please assemble in FULL uniform with comfortable shoes. Wear a warm undershirt if possible.

Please do not wear your sash.

Parents, please pick up your son promptly after the parade at Abigail Adams Middle School.

We typically march behind the school and remove our gear. Your best bet might be to park on Academy Avenue, or at the Academy Avenue school and walk up to the middle school to meet your son.

The parade typically ends at 11 AM when the observences begin at Town Hall on the memorial green.

We will be wearing the following troop gear, which must be returned by your son at the end of the parade to the troop leaders.

All scouts will carry a flag, a banner, or perform with the drum corps.

· Campaign hat
· White leggings or gaiters
· Red wool coat (weather dependant)

Troop 2 Ski Trip - What you need to bring.

Troop 2 Ski Trip

It is not too late to get on the list - Mr. Warren needs your money ASAP.

Pack your gear in a hockey type zippered bag or a small suitcase

What you need to bring

Sleeping bag and pillow
Two sets of long underwear (top and bottom) and four sets of regular underwear
Pajamas, robe, slippers – sleeping clothes.
Four pairs of warm socks
Snow boots (wear sneakers or workboots)
Warm coat, sweatshirt, hoodie, etc
Hat to cover your ears
Three pairs of gloves, waterproof if possible.
Ski goggles or sunglasses
Spending money for ride up (all food is provided at lodgings)
Sweaters or sweatshirts
Ski pants if you have them. If not, lined sweatpants or heavy jeans work well.
Toiletries including toothbrush and toothpaste, comb and bath towel. There are showers in lodgings.
Chapstick, ski mask
Your medications (if you are on any) – please let Mr. Clancy know.

Note- this weekend is often one of the coldest of the year, so dress warmly.

You can bring a cell phone or an IPod with you, however you should not bring an IPod skiing as it’s important to be able to hear the other skiers.

Please no video games or video players. If you choose to bring electronics or a phone, the troop is NOT responsible for them.

This is a recreational trip, however scouts can earn the Snow Sports merit badge as part of this weekend.

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Clancy or Mr. Kelley.

Reminder - No Drum Practice on Sunday November 8th

There will be no drum practice on Sunday, November 8th due to the Troop Committee Meeting.

All drummers should plan to attend practice at 7:00 on Monday as usual, and as a reminder, we're planning to march in the parade on November 11th. Assembly at 9 AM at Brady's Package Store, Lower Jackson Square.

Mitchel Makes the Weymouth News

For those that didn't see it, check out Mitchel's appearance in the Weymouth News!

I don't know how long the picture will be available for, but try this link: Weymouth News

Troop 2 Halloween Party - Pictures

Thanks to Mr. Warren for providing these snapshots of our Halloween Party.

Weymouth Veteran's Day Parade - 11/11

What: Veterans Day Parade
When: November 11th, 2009, 9 AM to 11 AM

Details:

All scouts are expected to march with the troop in the annual Veterans Day parade.

We will meet at Brady’s Package Store parking lot opposite the CVS at 9:00 AM to issue gear and prepare for the parade.

Please assemble in FULL uniform with comfortable shoes. Please do not wear your sash.

Parents, please pick up your son promptly after the parade at Abigail Adams Middle School. We typically march behind the school and remove our gear. Your best bet might be to park on Academy Avenue, or at the Academy Avenue school and walk up to the middle school to meet your son.

The parade typically ends at 11 AM when the observences begin at Town Hall on the memorial green.

We will be wearing the following troop gear, which must be returned by your son at the end of the parade to the troop leaders. All scouts will carry a flag, a banner, or perform with the drum corps.

· Campaign hat
· White leggings or gaiters
· Red wool coat (weather dependant)




What is Veterans Day and why do we march?

Veterans Day is more than a holiday from school and work, and more than an excuse for parade. On Veterans Day we recognize the service and sacrifice of the members of our Armed Forces – our soldiers, sailors and airmen who give up their time, risking their lives to assure we continue to live in a free society. They defend and protect our constitutional rights, and serve as our strength both in this country and abroad.

Veterans Day started as Armistice Day – recognizing the end of World War 1 – called “The Great War” and “The War to End All Wars”. The significance of the day itself relates to the day the treaty to end hostilities in that war was signed, which was on the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. After World War 2 this day was changed to recognize all veterans, not just those of the First War, and on this day we humbly and solemnly thank those service members, who serve both in peacetime and in war.

Observances for the day include a parade, where we march alongside the veterans, with other groups, all honoring their service and sacrifice. We bring our flags and drum corps, and we respectfully march the parade route to the amphitheater next to Town Hall, where the names of the dead from Weymouth are inscribed in remembrance of their sacrifices.

So, when we march, be sure to acknowledge the veterans you see along the parade route. Nod, salute, or simply say Thank You. They served our country, and preserved our way of life.