Memorial Day weekend events - thank you!

Thank you to all scouts and their friends and family who participated and helped out with the decorating of three cemeteries on Saturday and the Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Both days were hot and sunny, and our scouts did a phenomenal job!

Special Mass for Recipients of the Ad Altare Dei at Immaculate Conception Church

All members of the troop and friends and family are encouraged to attend a special mass recognizing and honoring the 10 scouts who recently received the Ad Altare Dei award. This mass will be held at 10 AM on Sunday, June 3rd at the Immaculate Conception, with a reception following at the Parish Center.


Scouts should wear full uniforms for this event.

June - Upcoming Events & reminders

Upcoming Events & Reminders
 

As of June 1 we are on Summer Schedule – uniforms are not required, unless otherwise indicated for special events. Our Monday meetings for June include preparations for summer camp and work on specific merit badges. All scouts are encouraged to attend, even if they are not attending summer camp, as we plan to work on some badges in Weymouth through August.

Summer Camp will be held from June 28^th until August 5^th at Cliff Island.

Information packets will be distributed in mid to late June, along with merit badge information. If do not plan to attend camp, please let Mr. Chase know.

Adults are encouraged to attend camp – we need your help with the programs and staffing. As a reminder, all adults planning to attend camp must be registered with the troop and must have completed Safe Scouting training. If you are planning to attend camp, please let Mr. Chase know as soon as possible.

Three important events are planned – all require full uniforms, and are significant opportunities for our Troop to be visible in the community. All scouts are strongly urged to attend

1. All members of the troop and friends and family are encouraged to attend a special mass recognizing and honoring the 10 scouts who recently received the Ad Altare Dei award. This mass will be held at 10 AM on Sunday, June 3rd at the Immaculate Conception, with a reception following at the Parish Center
2. Our Troop has been asked to participate in the opening ceremonies for the Relay for Life on Friday Evening, June 15^th.  More information will be provided soon. Please check the BLOG for updates 
3. On June 24^th we’ll be meeting at the East Weymouth Congregational Church to present a plaque to the congregation recognizing our start there over 100 years ago. In addition we’ll be presenting several honors to our Eagle scouts, and their Eagle palms.

Dates for the month of June are below

6/3 - Special Mass for Ad Altare Dei recipients, 10 AM Immaculate Conception

6/4 - WHC Meeting - Summer Schedule (Class B uniforms) – Emergency Prepardeness and Safety presentation - 7 PM Drumming.

6/10 - Troop Committee meeting, 7 PM WHC

6/11 – WHC Meeting - Summer Schedule (Class B uniforms) – 7 PM

6/15 – Opening ceremonies, Relay for Life – Full Uniforms – time TBD

6/18 - WHC Meeting - Summer Schedule (Class B uniforms) – 7 PM

6/23 - Pack 2/Troop 2 Canoe Day

6/23 - WHC potluck dinner business meeting

6/24- Presentation of 100th anniversary plaque to East Weymouth Congregational Church,  presentation of Eagle honors & palms – Full Uniforms

6/25 - Gym Night – location tbd

Troop 2 Welcomes a New Scout

In a special ceremony at the Weymouth Heights Club during our weekly meeting on Monday, May 21st, Robert B. crossed over from Pack 73 and joined Troop 2. 

Please welcome Robert as he continues his Scouting journey with our Troop.

Troop 2 Weekend Events

Troop 2 has two observances scheduled for this weekend to honor the sacrifices of the men and women who have given their lives to preserve and protect our freedom, and all those who have served in the armed forces.

On Saturday we will be placing flags on the graves of veterans at three cemeteries. We begin at 8 AM at the Village Cemetery, across from Kentucky Fried Chicken on Rt. 53. From that cemetery we proceed to the Old North Cemetery on North and Norton St. near the clubhouse (this cemetery is where our first scoutmaster, Ernest Smith, is buried.) and we end at the St. Francis Cemetery across from Shaws on Middle Street. After the flagging we proceed to the Wessagusset Post VFW on Broad Street for pizza lunch.

Scouts do not need to wear uniforms for this event, however they are encouraged to wear a Troop 2 Tshirt. A hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and water are all suggested.

Parents are encouraged to join us to help decorate the graves. Carpooling is greatly appreciated, and parking is available inside the cemeteries.

On Monday we march in the Weymouth Memorial Day Parade. Historically, this was our first parade, as we marched in the 1911 parade at the invitation of the town.

Scouts must report in FULL UNIFORM - shirt, neckerchief, pants, belt - sashes are not required. We meet at 9 AM at Pingree School to set up the drum corps and issue leggings and flags.

PLEASE REPORT PROMPTLY - we need to get everyone set up and in line before we can begin marching.  Leggings take a bit of time to get on, as do flag straps, and flags and banners will be issued to scouts as they arrive. Leggings must be returned at the end of the parade.

Please meet your son at Abigail Adams Middle School at the end of the parade.

If you have any questions, please contact Troop Leadership.


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


Some photos of our Troop from the early days

Opening Remarks from the 2012 Eagle Banquet

Good Evening, and welcome to the 2012 Eagle Court of Honor and Awards and Recognition Dinner for Troop 2.

On this night we recognize and honor 7 young men…..scouts from our Troop who have completed the requirements for the Eagle rank and have been awarded their badges, and welcome them to the fellowship of the nearly 250 Eagle scouts of Troop 2.

The rank of Eagle scout is a pinnacle award.

It represents the ultimate goal and achievement for Scouts. Although 1 in 4 young men join scouting, statistically, less than 5% of all scouts achieve this rank. Almost 2 million have been awarded since 1912.

Requirements have evolved over the 100 year timeline… however they’ve always included the fundamental concepts of leadership and accountability.

Eagle Scouts are expected to set an example for other Scouts at all times, and to be the leaders in life that they have demonstrated themselves to be in Scouting.

Earning the Eagle rank takes time, discipline, and fortitude. A Scout must be motivated to stay on track to complete the work required, and will grow as a leader throughout the process.

The challenge to balance work in and out of scouting often can overwhelm a young man as he works toward Eagle, and it is both our pleasure and role as adult leaders and parents to help them along the way.

The Eagle rank is not a form of graduation from the Troop. It’s NOT a reward, it is an achievement. It does not come with special privileges or other rank based rewards, and should never be used as a means of securing special treatment or consideration.

On the contrary, the Eagle rank is a significant achievement and honor, and comes with a responsibility and invitation to participate as an exemplary scout at a higher level, showing scout spirit, integrity, and leadership while giving back to the Scouting community at Troop 2.

The Eagle scout is always accountable for his behavior, and must carry the spirit of Scouting in his heart. His actions reflect on himself, as well as on his peers and on his troop.

Remember - you are always an Eagle scout, and should never be referred to as “a former Eagle scout” nor should you consider this an award from your youth – it’s a regular reminder of your duties and the expectations of society and scouting.

It is our sincere hope that our newest Eagle scouts will continue to be an integral part of our Senior Scout team, and will remain connected to Troop 2, working closely with troop leadership and each other to serve as role models and provide guidance and support to younger scouts. 

In nature an Eagle does not just perch idly, it soars majestically.

Please join me in saluting these Eagle scouts, and please continue to support them as they soar forward in life.

Thank You To All Who Helped

Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the Awards and Recognition Banquet on May 19th. 

 

Without your support and participation, our program would not be possible.

 

Each scout in our organization is indebted to you for their success, whether it be a brand new Tenderfoot or an Eagle scout. 

 

Your actions in support of our organization and your belief in the importance of Scouting and it's ideals helps our Troop leadership continue to present programs that develop critical life skills, including Leadership, Accountability, and Character.  Your actions also show our youth the importance of volunteering and pitching in and participating to provide the best possible experiences for them..

 

Please continue to participate in our program throughout the year.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

Ad Altare Dei Recipients at the Cathedral

A Scout is Reverent - Here are a few photos of our 10 Reverent Scouts at the Cathedral today receiving their Ad Altare Dei awards. A big thanks to Mrs. McCabe, Mrs. Schneider, and Mr. David Chase for their work with these young men to guide them along their pastoral journey.

Troop Events, May 18-21st - Please review!

Troop 2 is on the go with several events this weekend - please attend, and help out if you can!

 

 

Friday

Drum Corps dress rehearsal at 7 pm at the Weymouth Heights Club - Mandatory for all drummers.

Saturday

- Help is needed at the Immaculate Conception Church at 8:30 AM to set up tables and decorations for the Awards and Recognition banquet.

- Doors open for the banquet at 5:30 PM, and dinner will be served by 6:30. Tickets will be available at the door, cost is $6.00 per person.

- Adults are needed to help serve the dinner, and if you're available to help out with cooking, please report to the hall early (4:30-5:00).

- Please participate in our raffle - this is our source of fundraising to support the Eagle Scout scholarships. 


Scouts are also encouraged to participate in townwide clean up efforts around Weymouth on Saturday morning after the set up, which are running through noon.

Several scouts will be headed to Brad Hawes Park at 10 AM and Weston Park soon after, and lunch will served at Weston courtesy of Pepsi Corp.

Sunday

10 scouts from Troop 2 will be receiving their Ad Altare Dei award ribbons at the cathedral of the Holy Cross. Scouts must report to the cathedral at 1:00 PM for the ceremony.

Monday

Regular weekly meeting at the WHC - Full uniforms. Be sure to bring your book, a pen or pencil, and a pad of paper or notebook to every meeting.

Announcement

Life scouts working toward Eagle please review the BLOG posting to assure you are following the proper procedures for your Eagle service project and proposals.


If you have any questions, please let us know


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

Life Scouts, Working on Eagle - reminder on projects

Reminder - If you are a Life scout working on Eagle you must have received formal approval for your project before you can begin any fundraising or work parties for your service project.

Please note - BSA changed the process in 2012, and the new process is significantly different than previous directions.
If you have a project idea you must follow the steps below before you can begin work.

1. Outline your project in a paragraph or so, detailing the work you will be doing, the expected result, and an approximate cost and time to complete. This must be presented to our Scoutmaster, Mr. David Chase, for review.

2. If your project passes the Scoutmaster review, meet with our Eagle coordinator Mr. Brian Chase to confirm the project will meet the necessary requirements for an acceptable Eagle scout service project at the Council and National level. At this time you should have your paragraph, any additional notes, and "before" pictures of your project.

3. If your project meets the guidelines, you will need to fill out the appropriate Project Proposal form, which is reviewed and signed by several troop leaders, and is submitted for approval, after which you will be scheduled for a project proposal review with an Old Colony Council representative. Please note, if your project involves fundraising a special form must be submitted at that time.

At this point you will have received a letter from Old Colony Council confirming your project is approved, and can begin fundraising and physical work on the project.

As you are working through the Eagle scout service project process you should be working in parallel to complete all required merit badges for Eagle and any other requirements (time in rank, leadership roles, etc) and should be meeting regularly with Mr. Brian Chase and Mr. John Kelley, our Eagle scout coordinators.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chase.

The Ad Altare Dei award will be presented at a special Scout Award Sunday mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on May 20th.

The following scouts will be presented with the Ad Altare Dei award at a special Scout Award Sunday mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross on May 20, 2012.

Nicholas C

Antonio C

Alvin "A.J." S

Mitchel S

Joseph K.

Jordan B

Jonathan S

Andrew M

Timothy M

Timothy J

A great deal of thanks goes to the instructors, Catherine McCabe and Laura Schneider, for their time and energy guiding the scouts along this journey, and to their Scoutmaster, David Chase, who participated in the program and approved the materials.

The Award was established in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1926 as a means of recognizing First Class scouts who had served as altar boys “with loyalty and fidelity”. The name comes from the 43^rd Psalm, and was also part of the preparatory prayers the priest said at the beginning of the Tridentine (latin) mass – “Introibo ad altare Dei” meaning I will go to God’s altar. BSA incorporated this local award at the national level in 1939, and subsequently revised requirements.

To date over 300,000 scouts have received this badge, which along with the Light of Christ and the Parvuli Dei received in Cub Scouts, and the Pope Pius XII award represent the religious awards for the Roman Catholic faith.

Over the years many Troop 2 Scouts have achieved this honor, including Scoutmasters Ron Parry, Jim Hamilton, Jim Kelley, and David Chase.. 

Several photos from our archives of previous recipients are below. Check back for photos next week of our most recent recipients!

 

 

 

Reminder - Hall Set up Saturday Morning, 8:30 AM Immaculate Conception Church

Reminder - Setup for the banquet, 8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church.

 

Scouts are also encouraged to participate in clean up efforts around town. Several scouts will be headed to  Brad Hawes Park and Weston Park, which are planned for Saturday morning, with lunch served at Weston courtesy of Pepsi Corp.

 

Drum Corps practice reminder from Scoutmaster David Chase to all Drum Corps members

Dear Drum Corps,

The annual Troop 2 Eagle Award and Troop Recognition Banquet is scheduled for May 19^th at Immaculate Conception Church Hall.

I will be presenting the Eagle award to Jonathan Hicks, Tyler Phillips, David Vallier Jr, Nicholas Chase, AJ Schneider, Joshua Wallace, and Benjamin Murphy.

We are going to be drumming at this event, and it is very important to me and all involved that we do a good job. 

We are having a dress rehearsal on Friday May 18^th at 7 pm at the Weymouth Heights Club with full drum corps.  I would like to see you all there.   If you have any questions please call me at 781-361-2677.

Sincerely,

David Chase

Troop 2 Scoutmaster

Reminder - Raffle Items needed for the Troop 2 Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet on May 19th

The Annual Banquet is quickly approaching, and as in the past we are asking scout families to help us fill the raffle table with items.

This raffle is the sole fundraiser for the Eagle Scout Scholarship. Last year, through the generous donations of Troop 2 families we were able to raise fund several Eagle Scout Scholarships. The Eagle Scout Scholarship is available to any scout who achieves the rank of Eagle Scout upon successful completion of a semester of higher education.

Your help is needed to make this year 's raffle a success. Please consider donating an item to the raffle or partnering with another scout family to donate an item. Another option this year is to consider making a small monetary contribution in lieu of an item. The contribution can be any amount ($5-$10 or whatever amount you are comfortable with). These contributions add up quickly and allow us to purchase a large raffle item. Please send contributions to the weekly scout meeting with your son in a sealed envelope- clearly marked - "Eagle Scout Scholsrship Raffle Contribution".

Past items have run the gamut from giftcards, gift certificates to local establishments and services, outdoor equipment and scouting items, gift baskets and handmade quilts.

Items can be brought to the Monday night scout meeting or can be droppedoff at 79 Front Street.

Kindly contact Teresa Quinton at 781-340-7446 /trjq@comcast.net or Michelle Donahue at 781-337-2182 if you need an item picked up or have any questions.

We would like to receive all items by May 16th.

Monday May 14th meeting - Class B uniforms

Reminder - Monday, May 14th will be a Class B uniform night. Scouts should wear a troop or pack shirt to the meeting. 

 

Please make sure your uniform is updated with all rank advancement and patches, and is clean and neatly pressed for the banquet.

This is our last meeting before the Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet. Please purchase all tickets in advance so we can establish the headcount for the event. 

Set up will take place at 9 AM on Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall. 

We need donations of raffle items for the Eagle Scout Scholarship fundraiser.

 

Please contact Mr. Chase if you have any questions.

Scout Meeting Reminder

As a reminder - all scouts should report to the weekly meeting with their Scout handbook, a pad of paper or notebook, and something to write with. Rank advancement must be signed off in the handbook.

If you have any questions, please see Mr. Chase

Valley Pines Campout Cancelled

Due to inclement weather the Valley Pines Campout scheduled for this weekend (May 5) has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Troop 2 Committee Meeting, Sunday May 6

Our next Troop Committee meeting is Sunday, May 6th 7 PM. Please arrive promptly.
The agenda is below

Meeting Date – May 6, 2012
Meeting Duration – 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Meeting Location – Weymouth Heights Club


Before the meeting (6:45 - 7:00 PM) - please report any items for discussion under New Business to the Troop Committee Chair for review.

Time/Action

7:00   Call to Order/Opening Remarks
7:05   Circulate attendance sheet/approve minutes from last meeting
7:10   Scoutmaster Monthly report/ Troopmaster advancement reports
7:20   Eagle Scout advancement report
7:30   Merit badge update
7:35   Membership Report
7:40   Treasurers & Fundraising report
7:45   Public relations & 100th Anniversary update
7:50   Announcement of upcoming events
8:00   New Business discussion (items presented before meeting)
8:30   Close


May Dates
Saturday May 5 – Valley Pines camp out (last one until summer camp)
Sunday May 6 - No Drum Practice - Troop committee meeting
Sunday May 6 - Troop Committee Meeting, 7 PM WHC
Monday May 7 - Drum Practice, 7 PM WHC
Monday May 7 - Troop 2 Weekly Scout meeting - WHC - Full Uniform
Sunday May 13 - No Drum Practice - Mother's Day!
Monday May 14 - Drum Practice, 7 PM WHC
Monday May 14 - Troop 2 Weekly Scout meeting - WHC - Full Uniform
Thursday  May 17 - Possible hall setup for the banquet - Immaculate Conception Church - check BLOG for info
Saturday May 19 - Finish hall set up for the banquet - 9 AM, Immaculate Conception Church
Saturday May 19 - Troop 2 Awards and Recognition banquet - 5:30 Immaculate Conception Church
Sunday May 20 – Ad Altare Dei Awards Ceremony- Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston
Monday May 21 - Drum Practice, 7 PM WHC
Monday May 21 - Troop 2 Weekly Scout meeting - WHC - Full Uniform
Saturday May 26 – Cemetery Flagging - details pending
Monday May 28 - Memorial Day Parade - details pending
Monday May 28 - Troop 2 Weekly Meeting TBD


Reminder - Thursday evenings: 7 PM WHC Garage – Processing returnables for redemption - Adult volunteers are encouraged to help. This is our fundraising source.

Please mark your calendar for these future Troop events
•Eagle Award and Troop Recognition Dinner is May 19  - volunteers needed to help with cooking, presentation, and hall set up. Raffle items needed.
•Memorial Day Parade (details tbd)
•June 15th Relay for Life Opening Ceremony
•June 24th presentation of plaque marking our 100th anniversary to East Weymouth Congregational Church
•Scout Summer Camp is July 28 to Aug 5 - Adults please coordinate with Mr. Chase for attendance considerations
•SOAR 2012/Boston is Oct 6-8

 
As always, please check the BLOG for more details or updates on these events and other Troop activities.


Troop 2 Leadership Contact Information - please direct any questions or concerns to the Troop leaders.

Scoutmaster - David Chase - 781-361-2677 - dmaychase@comcast.net
Troop Committee Chair- Brian Chase- 617-413-4437 - brian.chase1@comcast.net

Congratulations to Scoutmaster David Chase for receiving the Boy Scout Leaders Training Award

Congratulations to Scoutmaster David Chase for receiving the Boy Scout Leaders Training award. This award is presented by Old Colony Council for completing the leadership training plan.  This award was presented by Bill Dunbar, our District Commissioner, at the May roundtable for Great Ponds District.

Mr. Chase, and his Assistant Scoutmasters Mr. Coughlan, Mr. Lapchak, and Mr. Griffin are all undertaking an ambitious and rigorous BSA training program to ensure our scouts and our program benefit from trained leaders. Training includes outdoor skills, program skills and tips and techniques for providing and administering a full range of activities.

Scout meeting reminder

As a reminder

 

- Scout meetings run from 7:30 PM until 9:00 PM. Drum Practice begins at 7 PM.

 

Please drop your son off and pick him up promptly, and please consider dropping in at the meeting to volunteer time, connect with the Troop leadership, and check on your sons progress.

 

Scout should not leave the Weymouth Heights Club until the meeting is adjourned, after the closing ceremony. If your son must leave, he must check in with the Scoutmaster before departing.

 

 

- Gym nights begin promptly at 8 PM and end at 9 PM. All scouts must wait to enter the church basement until the Jazzercize class is over, an must depart at 9 PM sharp.

 

Scouts should not bring outside balls or other gym equipment unless asked to do so by the Scoutmaster.

 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mr. Chase