February 18, 2007

 

University of Scouting,

This is a great adult training opportunity with many of troop 2's adults participating, including our own Jery Stedinger running a course on advertising and publicity.

Scheduled for March 31, 2007 at Chenango Forks High School from 8:30AM until 4:30PM, the University costs $20 if booked by March 25 and $25 after or you may pay at the door. The Registration Form can be downloaded here and more information, including the schedule of courses can be found at www.bpmlegal.com/uos, or by contacting Lorraine Detweiler at: SALM5DET@aol.com or call at 607-656-8440

Camping and rafting trip,

April 21, 2007 we will be heading down into the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania for a weekend of camping and rafting. Pine Creek has provided troop 2 with lots of fun in the past and we expect this year to be a great opportunity to get out and get wet! We will leave the parking lot at FCC at 9:00AM and return around 3:00PM on Sunday afternoon. The cost of the trip is $40 including equipment rental, camp site rental and a commemorative patch. We will camp at Colton Point State Park on Saturday before rafting on Sunday morning. There are lots of opportunities to see wildlife (including Bald Eagles, Osprey and some really cool yellow Palomino Trout). For more information on the rafting experience see www.pinecrk.com and we have some pictures from our last visit  at 2004-5 photos  More details, including patrol food costs, will follow. For more information contact Tony Brock tbrock@virtualcash.biz or call 257-8776

Skioree 2007,

Greek Peak will be the venue for our annual overnight and skiing outing. Not just for the experienced skier, we have had boys go for the first time and become hooked instantly, the trip will be March 9-10 and more details can be found on the Skioree web pages or contact Timmie Miller (607-693-3988) timmie_rn@yahoo.com from Troop 180 or Jery Stedinger jrs5@cornell.edu or call 257-8016

Leadership growth opportunities for Scouts,

NYLT - National Youth Leadership Training for scouting youth will be available for boys interested in taking a more active role in the troop and getting great experience in leadership training. Courses will be held at Camps Barton and Tuscarora August 3-5, and 10-12, 2007. More details to follow or contact Jery Stedinger jrs5@cornell.edu or call 257-8016

Webelos visit troop 2,

At our next meeting, February 12, troop 2 are delighted to welcome senior webelos from Pack 4. Please come along to welcome our younger friends and let's make troop 2 the unit for them to move up to after crossing over. John will run a lashing program and Chris will tell us all about his recent trip to Africa. The Skioree is back on the calendar and details of the event can be found on our site at www.troop2ithaca.org/Skioree or by contacting Timmie Miller from Troop 180, timmie_rn@yahoo.com or call 607-768-1601.

Klondike emergency preparedness event,

Despite the lack of snow it was plenty cold enough when Troop 2 fielded three patrols for the annual Klondike at Camp Barton and, in keeping with our proud tradition, managed to place all three patrols in the top 10. There are pictures on the troop photos page, if anyone else has photos they would like to add then please get them in to me.

Upcoming events, January - March

Sat- Sun Feb 3-4, Scout Overnight followed by Scout Sunday

Mon Feb 5, Court of Honor at FCC. includes Friends of Scouting presentation, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Feb 12, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Tue Feb 13, Troop Committee meeting, FCC @ 7:30

Wed Feb 14, St. Valentine's Day

Mon Feb 19, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Feb 26, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Mar 5, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Fri-Sat Mar 9-10, Greek Peak Ski-O-Ree. Details to follow

Mon Mar 12, PLC meeting at FCC. First year patrol. Meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Mar 19, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Mar 26, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Sat Mar 31, University of Scouting, contact Jery Stedinger if you wish to learn more about how to make scouting work