Troop 2 Weekly News

Troop 2 Newsletter

for Monday. Oct. 5, 2020

 

AGENDA COURT OF HONOR 

 

7:00 Opening & Welcome - SPL Jonathan Bael

 

            Scout Oath, Scout Law, Outdoor Code

 

            Status Popcorn and Wreath Sales

 

AWARDS

 

            Activity Awards

 

            Merit Badges

 

            Rank Awards

 

New Officers

            SPL - Dylan

            Scribe - Ben Wagner

            Quartermaster - Michael Perelstein

            DRAGONS Patrol Leader              Nick Hernandez  

            KIWIS Patrol Leader                      Ben Wagner

            WOLVES  Patrol Leader                Harvey Kay

 

Slide Show of Summer Activities

 

Scoutmaster Moment - Scouting Past & Future

 

 8:30 - Closing, SPL Dylan Mohler

 

Bike Trip Report

Saturday twelve of us went on a bike trip on South Hill and around Ithaca College was great fun.

Thanks to Grace and Shaan Jena for the introduction to Geocaching and use of GPS.

Fall color is starting. The weather was nice.  It was a beautiful day. 

 

Troop 2 October Calendar

 

Thursday Oct. 8 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm  Patrol Leaders Council  +  Advancement & Skills

        Topics for PLC -  Possible Outside Activity

         Outdoor activities> Campouts requested 

                    > what will be the themes or challenges?

        COOKING competition - foil, dutch ovens, quick/slow

        Knots and Lashing - Generating poles for lashing and rack w/ cover at the Refuge

        Backpack some distance or HIKE > on Fnger Lakes Trail, Shingdagan Hollow, Fall Creek Refuge, Lime Hollow

 

        Possible Troop Meeting themes

        Cooking, for advancement or merit badge

        Sustainability Merit Badge (eagle required - inside activities)

        GPS and Geocaching



Monday   Oct. 12 - 7:00 - 8:00   

 

  

 Troop Meeting -  Indigenous People’s Day

 

Thursday Oct. 15 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm   Scout Skills 

 

PROPOSED CAMPOUT/ Sat-Sun Oct 17-18 

        Proposed date for short overnight at the Refuge on Fall Creek, or another location.

        Pancake flipping contest for lunch.  Open-fire cooking contest for dinner. Afternoon lashing project.



Monday   Oct. 19 - 7:00 - 8:00   

 

 

Troop Meeting

Thursday Oct. 22 - 7:00 - 8:00       Scout Skills 

Jery Stedinger

Scoutmaster Troop 2 Ithaca, N.Y

Woodbadge NE-III-133; Beaver patrol

Home: 607-257-8016; Work: 607-255-2351

CELL: 607-279-9688

Web Site: http://www.troop2ithaca.org/

JRS5@cornell.edu

 


Troop 2 Newsletter

for July 20, 2020

  

              Monday Meeting Agenda

 

7:00 Opening

 

Eagle Project Report> Noah finished working at the Lakeside Cemetery. Congratulations!

 

 

Announcement - EVENTS THIS WEEK

 

          Thursday July 23, 7-8 pm,  ZOOM Meeting - Prepared for Field Day

 

          Saturday  July 25 -- field day activities with adult.   Meet at Church 9 am - 1 pm.  

          Fire building. Scouts cook a hot meal on fire or stove. Compass course. Orienteering course. (w/ adult) 

 

 

7:20 Discussion with Scouts and parents - meeting frequency?

 

7:35 PROGRAM:  Orienteering Ideas and Map Reading

 

8:15 Go Find It - Orientating Theme

 

8:25-8:30 Closing

 

 

                              Troop 2 Summer Calendar / REVISED Again

 

July 20-25 Quaran-Camped week - virtual summer camp put on by Baden-Powell Council.

 

Monday   July 20 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday July 23  - 7-8:00 pm    Scout Skills

Saturday  July 25  - field day activities with adult - Meet at Church. 9 am - 1 pm.

            Fire building. Scouts cook a hot meal.  Compass and orienteering courses.

 

 

Monday   July 27 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday July 30 - 7-8:00 pm  Scout Skills

 

Monday   Aug 3 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 6 - 7-8:00 pm  Plan skits and events for Campout

Saturday  Aug 8 - Socially distanced campout Sat night - fire starting, cooking, orienteering

 

Monday   Aug 10 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 13 - 7-8:00 pm  Troop Skills

 

Monday   Aug 17 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 20 - 7-8:00 pm    Scout Skills

Saturday  Aug 22 - field day activities or campout

 

Monday   Aug 24 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 27 - 7-8:00 pm    Scout Skills

 

Monday   Aug 31- 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Sept 3 - 7-8:00 pm    Scout Skills

Saturday  Sept 5 - Labor Day Weekend

Monday  Sept 7 - Labor Day

 

Jery Stedinger

Scoutmaster Troop 2 Ithaca, N.Y

Woodbadge NE-III-133; Beaver patrol

Home: 607-257-8016; Work: 607-255-2351

CELL: 607-279-9688

Web Site: http://www.troop2ithaca.org/

JRS5@cornell.edu

 

 

Troop 2 Newsletter

for July 13, 2020

  

Thursday this week, July 16, 

Thursday Troop meeting at Cass Park Pavilion 7-8:30 (outside and 90 minutes)

Bring your mask and social distancing behavior for fun and scout activities. 

Focus on scouts skills, especially knot tying or lashing.

Will have a traditional Troop 2 Knot Race. FRISBEE throwing.

Close with a KNOT Scoutmaster Moment. 

 

Saturday Bike Hike was Great!

The virus is still a risk, and the troop wants to be safe and follow safe practices. With masks when close, and  social distancing, we had our first trip of the summer. Eighteen of us, scouts and adults, met at the Children’s Garden near Cass Park (picture above). We took the Black Diamond trail to upper Taughannock Falls State park. Charlies and Nick navigated. One group practiced compass/map skills to follow a planned detour for part of the trip.  At the top we had a friendly and socially distanced lunch (see below). The overlook of the stream above the falls provided a nice view.  We were joined by Tim Bael for a relatively fast all-downhill return trip back to the Gardens. Thank you to Jamie Jett who left water for us in TWO locations. 

 

Post-Trip Safety Review

Our post-trip review of safety indicated it seemed to go well and scouts did wear masks when close. However, CDC guidelines suggest we should also be careful to screen participants before events. CDC suggests asking: 

            1) Have you had COVID-19 symptoms in the last 14 days?  

Symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, pain or pressure on the chest that doesn't go away, confusion or trouble waking up, bluish lips or face,  or at least two of the following symptoms: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of sense of smell or taste.

            2) Have you had a positive test for COVID-19 in the last 14 days?

            3) Have you had close contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in the last 14 days?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, you should stay home and not attend any in-person events.

 

Saturday Campout Coming in 2 Weeks

Our Patrol Leader’s Conference agreed to have a real Saturday-night campout (with distancing).

Scouts sleep in their own tents (w. family member optional) and cook on single burner stoves in small groups so they need not crowd around a campfire. Should patrols agree on a menu which several groups would prepare individually, or should each group select, purchase and prepare their own menu? Location & menu TBA.

 

              Monday Meeting Agenda

 

7:00 Opening

 

          Bike Trip Report

 

7:10 Mystery Tour Lord Baden Powell's English Manor House 

 

          Locked in — can your patrol get out?

 

8:30 Closing

 

 

 

 

 

                                 Tentative Troop 2 Summer Calendar / REVISED

 

If you are planning to participate in Quaran-Camped Together 2020 July 20-24 please let me know.

I am thinking I will help teach Signs-Signals-Codes; we could do some activities together.  

Citizenship in the Nation, or Communication would also be good for scouts to take.  

SM Stedinger. 

 

 

 

Monday   July 13 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting - Tour of Lord Baden Powell's English Manor House

Thursday July 16 - 7-8:30 pm  Troop Skills & Frisbee @ CASS Park Pavilion/evening

 

July 20-25 Quaran-Camped week - virtual summer camp put on by Baden-Powell Council.

 

Monday   July 20 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday July 23  - 7-8:00 pm  Plan skits and events for Campout

Saturday  July 25 - Socially distanced campout Sat night - fire starting, cooking, orienteering

 

Monday   July 27 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday July 30 - 7-8:00 pm  Troop Skills

 

Monday   Aug 3 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 6 - 7-8:00 pm  Troop Skills

Saturday  Aug 8 - 1 mile orienteering course - field day activities

 

Monday   Aug 10 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 13 - 7-8:00 pm  Troop Skills

 

Monday   Aug 17 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 20 - 7-8:00 pm  

Saturday  Aug 22 - field day activities or campout

 

Monday   Aug 24 - 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Aug 27 - 7-8:00 pm  Troop Skills

 

Monday   Aug 31- 7 - 8:30 Troop Meeting

Thursday Sept 3 - 7-8:00 pm  Troop Skills

Saturday  Sept 5 - Labor Day Weekend

Monday  Sept 7 - Labor Day

 

Jery Stedinger
Scoutmaster Troop 2 Ithaca, N.Y
Woodbadge NE-III-133; Beaver patrol
Home: 607-257-8016; Work: 607-255-2351
CELL: 607-279-9688
Web Site: http://www.troop2ithaca.org/
JRS5@cornell.edu

 

 

Scouts BSA Barton and Tuscarora

Quaran-Camped Together 2020!

July 20-24

This exciting program includes the following:

The option to sign up for as many as 6 badges in a week! 

Merit Badges are being taught by subject-matter experts!  

COST: $125, includes Camp-in-a-Box with souvenirs from each camp, Merit Badge pamphlets for each class you sign up for and the Quaran-Camped Together patch. The Camp-in-a-Box can be picked up at the Scout Office or shipped for an additional fee.  

Also included in your registration, you and your family have the opportunity for one FREE 2-night campout for you and your family at one of our Camps once they are fully reopened (Must be used prior to October 1, 2020. Must bring own personal tents). 

Reservations must be made through the Camping Coordinator, Rebekah Moore, at Camp.Secretary@Scouting.org.

*T-shirts sold separately through Class B and will be shipping directly to your house. To order, please click here: https://tradingpost.classb.com/baden-powell-council-store/

Safety is our top priority. All Youth Protection guidelines will be followed.

Parents are welcome to attend all sessions.  

Merit Badges include the following and we are adding more regularly:

Art, Drafting, Energy, Genealogy, Music, American Cultures, Citizenship in the Nation, 

Communications, Personal Fitness, Plant Science, Pets, Reading, Signs-Signals-and-Codes, Scouting Heritage, Inventing

 

Troop 2 News 

for June 29, 2020

 

 

Meeting this Monday  June 29 - 7 pm.  PLC and skill instruction.

 

No meeting Thursday July 2nd

 

No meeting Monday  July 6th

 

Resume meetings THURSDAY July 9th - 7 pm

 

 

AGENDA for Monday June 29

 

7:00  Opening  —  Announcements

 

Need to collect Cybership Home Assignments - see below.

 

Announce winners of Animal Identification Contest at Campout

 

Participation in Quaran-Camped Barton July 20-24

 

Chip and Noah Eagle Projects starting this week. Please help,

            See announcement.

 

 

7:30 Family Life Merit Badge

 

            i) PLEASE send your list of reasons you are important to your family

 

            ii) Be prepared to share your personal and family projects you have selected

 

            iii) Will do Requirement 6a: Discuss your plans to hold an EFFECTIVE family meeting. 

 

 

7:50 Troop Splits

 

            (1) Advancement - breakout groups

 

            (2) Patrol Leaders Council for Patrol Leaders and troop officers

 

                        TO Discuss July - August Activities and program with social distancing

                                    Bike Hike

                                    Hike

                                    1-mile orienteering course 

                                    Campout of some sort 

                                    Cooking challenge at local park

                                    Day event: signaling, measurement, fire-building, KNOTS! Water rescues done on grass

 

8:25 Scoutmasters Moment and Closing

 

Cyberchip Home Assignment

Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices,

 including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.

PLEASE e-mail your contract to Scoutmaster Stedinger so he can record competition of this requirement.

 

 

PLEASE HELP - Two Eagle Projects starting this week

Social distancing must be maintained. Please bring your own mask to wear.

 

Seed Barn Children's Garden 

Tues June 30 & Wed July 1 - 9am to 11am.
Chip Andrulis is starting group work for his Eagle Project assembling a seed barn for the Ithaca Children's Garden and requires help sanding and staining the wood for the project, and then help with the installation of the barn at the Garden. Pre-assembly tasks will take place at Chip’s house at 112 E York St, Ithaca and include sanding and staining wood.  Activities are Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1 from 9am to 11am.  Once the barn is assembled, Chip will need help installing the barn at the ICG which includes digging a hole over two feet deep. Tools will be provided, including sandpaper, stain, shovels, and paintbrushes. Scouts are encouraged to bring their own gloves, water and snacks, in addition to insect repellent and sunscreen. Work will be done in the shade if possible. 

            chip.andrulis@gmail.com         607-216-8354

 

Lakeview Cemetery Restoration

Starting Tuesday, June 30

Starting Tuesday, June 30, until early-July,  Troop 2 scout Noah Andrulis is starting work for his Eagle Project at the Lakeview Cemetery (access from E. Shore Dr).  Time slots will be from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Saturdays.  The duties involve: loading soil into a trailer attached to a Lawn Tractor, dumping the soil from the trailer at designated spots, and spreading the soil over the holes that need to be filled. We are planning two passes to fill first subsoil and then topsoil over two weeks. The possibility of spare shovels exists, but it is not to be counted on, so please bring a shovel if you have one.  All volunteer scouts must bring their own water, snacks, insect repellant, sun screen.  All scouts must be prepared to do physical labor. 

            noah.andrulis@gmail.com       607-216-8354

 

Troop 2 Calendar 

 

June 30    Start Chip & Noah eagle projects

 

July 20-24 Quaran-Camped Barton

 

Mondays - Troop Meetings 7 - 8:30

/exception July 6th - no meeting/

Opening, Programs, Scout Discussion, Games, SM Moment

Ongoing Family Life Merit badge

 

Thursdays - Advancement 7-8 pm

/exception July 2th - no meeting/

Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class

Merit badges if pre-arranged.

Send Thursday advancement requests to Mrs. Stedinger  <robinstedinger@earthlink.net>   Hopes can be realized. 



Troop 2 Newsletter
March 20, 2020

Dear Scouts -

The real fact of the matter is that our nation is in the grip of a very severe disease outbreak of the Coronavirus disease COVID-19.  New York State is a hot spot. California is a hot spot.  But no spot is safe as this disease spreads from person to person across the country. And we are not alone. The pandemic started in China and has spread to Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain, and other countries.

A scout is loyal, helpful, obedient ….  We are good citizens. We need to support local efforts to limit the rate COVID-19 spreads so the number of medical cases can be handled.  We hope that those most likely to suffer severe cases of COVID-19 can be spared by practicing social distancing including staying home so they do not become infected. It is important that ALL of us practice social distancing to decrease the spread of COVID-19 and to protect those most susceptible to severe cases. 

However, while we are sequestered in our homes during evening or days, we can still be productive. We can do scout things: advancement, programs, games and competitions. Scouts could earn PUBLIC HEALTH merit badge. All while you stay at home. 

Scoutmaster Jery Stedinger


March 23, 2020

Troop 2 meetings will now be held online using Zoom until further notice because of COVID-19.
If you missed the meeting, then here is the slideshow
We will be working on obtaining the Public Health Merit Badge online, which the resources required are provided here.


November 9th, 2019
Great campout last week at Robert Treman State Park. An emphasis on cooking. The Kiwi Patrol had Ramen soup that was tremendous. Chip cooked to complete the cooking merit badge and had a wonderful Irish beef stew with apple crisp for desert. As a group we hiked up the gorge trail to see the falls, and then down the Finger Lakes Trail to the Y Group Campout Site where we set up when we arrived.


November 2nd, 2019
Had Service Project at Church in the morning. Clean up effort was a great success. Our thanks to all who helped out.

Troop 2 Newsletter

Jan.  27, 2020

 

UPCOMING

 

Feb. 10  Monday - 7:30 Winter Court of Honor - families invited

 

Feb. 22 Sat SCOUT DAY AT GREEK PEAK for whole family

Let’s GO.

WINTER CAMPOREE REPORT

 

8 adults and 17 scouts from Troop 2 participated this weekend in the 

Taughannock District BSA winter Cook-a-ree camporee at Camp Barton.

10 slept over Friday and 8 Saturday night. (with 6 people both nights)

Not too cold, but it was very wet and rainy sometimes. Chateau Lodge was comfortable,

and being on the lake is magical. 

 

Four Webelos joined us - they were great. (Harold, Chris, Will, Ben)

 

Four Adults and Chip Andrulis ran two of the stations - Cooking First Aid + Food & Health.

We brought in a Cornell professional from their Food Safety program,

and a local doctor to run the two stations. 

No one was hurt or became sick, and we hope scouts are now more informed. 

 

This year the two patrols put wheels on their sleds - two per sled: 

Next to each other so as to form a “cart” rather than like a bicycle. 

Wheel design made the sled race particular interesting.  The Dragon Patrol with the Moo Sled

finished the race with one wheel still working - that gave them First Place at

the campout for SCOUT SPIRIT. The Kiwi Patrol had a perfect score earning all the credit for 

Cooking Merit badge possible.

 

Both patrols did a great job with the two big cooking contents.  

They showed great skill, team work, and especially creativity.

The Dragon Patrol discovered that fires in the rain can go out so dutch ovens do not heat up.

Had Pancakes on Sunday morning -- wonderful.

For his Cooking merit badge, Chip provided a great dinner and oatmeal-apple breakfast.

Gordon Holloway is a great pastry chief.