Troop 2 Newsletter
25 March 2010

 
Monday March 29 - Troop Meeting - Philmont Planning, PLC, First Year Advancement

 
7:00-7:30 Philmont_2011 meeting for older scouts. 
Lets discuss Troop Philmont trip and what it takes. Parent welcome.

 

 
Our arrival date is July 29, 2011.   (Departure: August 10, 2011)  Crew of 12. At least 2 adults.

 
Participants on PHILMONT backpacking expeditions hike through the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Philmont Scout Ranch, ranging in elevation from 6,600 feet at
Headquarters to 12,441 feet at the top of Baldy Mountain. Many fascinating backcountry programs
and more than 350 miles of challenging trails await those who seek to discover the wonder of
Scouting’s Paradise as over 880,000 Scouts, Venturers and leaders have since 1939.  
TROOP 2 has gone in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008.

 
Philmont Age Requirements - Philmont participants for 2011 must be 14 by September 1, 2011.

 
Basic cost including Philmont fees, camping in Colorado, and travel by train, bus & van likely to be around $1,500.

 
To be eligible to go in July 2011 scouts should be star rank, in good standing, have earned hiking merit badge,
participated in planning events so they are ready to work as a member of the crew and enjoy the opportunity.  
Be prepared!
For our scouts, Philmont treks have been an exhilarating unforgettable mountain top scouting experience.


 
7:30-9:00 Advancement for first years AND Patrol Leaders Council for older scouts & patrol leaders

 
CALENDAR

 
Sat March 27 -University of Scouting - annual council adult training day.
Chenango Forks High School* - An interesting all-day program offering dozens of training courses to help leaders in all Cub / Scout / Venture units to put on a better program for their youth members.

 
Sat/Sun April 24-25 Campout Watkins Glen
LIkely plant trees at race track and have a tour. Camping location unresolved.

 
Fri/Sat/Sun May 14-15-16, 1910 - Council Centennial Camporee
Celebrate 100 years of scouting. Greenwood Park, Lisle New York. 
Complete the rank and merit badge requirements as published in 1911. 

 
Sat/Sun June 19-20 Campout 

 
Mon. June 21 Final Family Picnic and Court of Honor

 
Week of July 4 - 10 Camp Barton

 
Jery Stedinger
Scoutmaster Troop 2 Ithaca, N.Y
Woodbadge NE-III-133; Beaver patrol
Home: 607-257-8016; Work: 607-255-2351
Web Site: 
http://www.troop2ithaca.org/