There are a number of new items on the site, we have a great animated knots site (thanks Phil) and a primer for First Aid that may be helpful as a refresher for anyone interested. Jery also sent me a link to a very comprehensive web site www.enquiry.net that covers everything from Advancement to Zoroastrianism, if you have several hours/days to spend you may well enjoy browsing this site (all 2280 pages). If you have seen the barber's pole with a duck mounted on top and wondered what it is all about then pay attention to the Klondike Derby (details below) as this is the event at which Troop 2 keeps leading the way in participation.

December 28 at the Lutheran Church, Ithaca. Michael's achievement was recognized by a good number of the troop and parents. In recognition official letters of congratulation came from the state senate, several political leaders, the US senate and, particularly, President G. W. Bush and the First Lady Laura Bush. Congratulations to Michael and family, we have several pictures of the evening on the troop photos page.

January 19 - 21 are the dates for our traditional cold weather/emergency situation campout at Camp Barton (not sure what is going to happen this year) and the patrols will be planning menus at the meeting Monday 1/15. Be sure to dress appropriately as this is a whole weekend of outdoor activities. If you have any questions please contact Mart Tate mwt5@cornell.edu or speak to your patrol leader.