Formed in 1916 with the Reverend H.J. Condit of the First Congregational Church as the first Scoutmaster, Troop 2 has, apart from a few years around the 2nd World War, nearly ninety years as an active unit offering great opportunities for self-improvement and learning to boys in the Ithaca area. Weekly meetings are held year round at our sponsoring organization, First Congregational Church, 309 Highland Rd in Ithaca. Troop 2 usually camps out at least once a month, as well as attending summer camp and other activities. We are compiling a troop history and would be pleased to receive any information or photos to fill in the gaps, names of scoutmasters, Eagle scouts etc.
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
A Scout is:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
As a citizen of the world, I will do my best, to be clean in my outdoor manners, to be careful with fire, to be considerate of the outdoors, and to be conservation minded.