Update on September 17, 2008

Fall Court of Honor (COH), Mon Sept 29, 7:30 FAMILIES are invited

No new scout advancement or merit badge classes.
Families and parents invited to see scouts recognized for
rank advancement, merit badges, new officers, and hear about Philmont.
Troop Committee will share news and plans for anniversary event.
Kevin and Spartan patrol should bring cookies or some goodies
Christopher and Ithaka patrol will bring drinks

Fall dues of $35 due.

Dues for the year - Scout accounts
Troop dues are again $35 per semester.
For scouts who participate in Wreath and Popcorn sales,
20% of sales are returned to a scout*s scout account for use
in paying their way in scout activities this year.
($175 in sales pays your spring dues!)
Remember a scout is thrifty and scout sales allow a scout to pay
his own way, to help our troop, and to help the council.
And look at all the popcorn prizes.

Wreath Sales

This year the troop is selling two kinds of wreaths (diameter 25")
The wreaths can be delivered locally or sent by mail.
Scouts received brochures on Monday Sept. 22. More available at COH.
Holiday Wreaths scouts deliver locally; INCLUDES Hanger
Classic Wreath $22
Victorian Wreath $27
Mail Order Holiday Wreaths; arrives in box with Hanger
Have customer fill out form with delivery address & message.
Classic Wreath $28
Victorian Wreath $32
Scouts should collect money for mail order wreaths when orders are placed. Collect money for local wreaths when the wreaths are delivered.
Wreath orders due Oct. 20.
Sales contact information Mark Ladd, 272-6429
607-738-7424; 107 Treva Ave., Ithaca. snadlow@worldnet.att.net

Popcorn Sales
Tony Brock and Mark Ladd have popcorn order forms if your scout does not have his. "Tony Brock" <tbrock@virtualcash.biz>, 257-8776.
Mark Ladd information above. Popcorn orders due Oct. 27.
Great assortment of popcorn and magazine vouchers that can be sold to support Troop 2 activities, AND Baden-Powell Council. Thanks for your support. Great prizes for the scouts.

B-P COUNCIL Technology-Camporee, Fri-Sat-Sun. Oct 17-18-19

At Camp Tuscarora below Binghamton. Come see our other council camp.
tech·no adj. Employing or being influenced by technology.
-ree suff. Signifying a gathering of people to celebrate or for a common, FUN experience. http://www.bpcouncil.org/page.php?94
tech.no.ree n. Some FUN with technology in Scouting and better than just a video game. Geocaching, Engineering Challenges, Pioneering Physics, Signaling.
And More Fun Stuff To Do.

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Patrol Leaders Council (planning meeting), Mon, Oct. 6 from 7:30 - 9 pm
New Scout Advancement 7:30 - 9 pm.

Troop meeting, Monday, Oct. 13 at FCC, 7:30 pm (New Scout Advancement @ 7 pm)

Fri-Sat-Sun. Oct 17-18-19; Technology-Camporee
 

Troop meeting, Monday, Oct. 20 at FCC, 7:30 pm (New Scout Advancement @ 7 pm)
Wreath orders due
 

Sat. Oct 25, 10-noon, Clean up day at Church: A scout is helpful.
Counts as service project for rank advancement.
 

Troop meeting, Monday, Oct. 27 at FCC, 7:30 pm (New Scout Advancement @ 7 pm)
Popcorn orders due
 

Troop meeting, Monday, Nov. 3 at FCC, 7:30 pm (New Scout Advancement @ 7 pm)

September 15, 2008

Popcorn Sales Have Started
Tony Brock has popcorn order forms if your scout does not have his.
Great assortment of popcorn and magazine vouchers that can be sold to support Troop 2 activities, AND the Baden-Powell Council. Thanks for your support.

Troop Bike Hike, Saturday Sept. 20
Patrol Leaders Council planned a bike hike. Will vary the
route so everyone can keep up. Plan to explore southeast of Ithaca
to Shinndagin Hollow State Forest.
ADULTS WELCOME.
Great summer weather this fall, so lets enjoy the outdoors!
Meet at church at 9 am. Patrols responsible for bringing lunch, $3.
Will stop for lunch and games. Return mid-afternoon.
Scouts working on second class can use a 10 mile bike trip to fulfill the 5 mike map and compass hike.

Fall Court of Honor, Monday Sept 29
Families and parents invited to see scout recognized for
rank advancement, merit badges, new officers, and hear about Philmont.
Troop Committee will also share news and plans.

Taughannock District Technology-Camporee, Fri-Sat-Sun. Oct 17-18-19
tech·no adj. Employing or being influenced by technology.
-ree suff. Signifying a gathering of people to celebrate or for a common, FUN experience
tech.no.ree n. Some FUN with technology in Scouting and better than just a video game. Geocaching, Engineering Challenges, Pioneering Physics, Signaling.
And More Fun Stuff To Do. http://www.bpcouncil.org/page.php?94

Cross-Country/Cowboy Challenge October 10-11-12 <Interest?>
This Horses and Cowboy event with wagon train style camping, and 3 days of activities has been brought to my attention. Location near Taughannock State Pack. cayuga lakeside stables
They were hoping the troop would be willing to serve as volunteers and help with events and such. ANYONE INTERESTED?