Dear Future Troop 2 Boy Scouts and Families,
Come check out Troop 2 at our Webelos Open House at our regular meeting place and time:
When: 6:30 PM, Monday, November 16, 2009
Where: Weber Street Building, First Presbyterian Church
Other opportunities: Talk to us about visiting on another date or joining us for our all night lock-in in February.
Why check out Troop 2?
Challenging Outdoor Program
*Year-round camping and backpacking; Scouts learn to have fun and be safe in all
conditions.
*High Adventure (see pictures at troop2.homestead.com/Gallery.html
Florida Sea Base
Canyonlands 50-Miler and Boundary Waters Canoeing
Philmont Scout Ranch
Others limited only by your imagination
Steady Advancement
*Advancement opportunities at meetings, campouts, summer camp
*Counselors for most merit badges within the troop
*Challenging program keeps older boys involved to lead, teach, and advance
*Scouts make Eagle at several times the national rate
Balanced Leadership
*Scouts set the agenda
Older scouts stay involved, learn to lead effectively.
*Adults provide resources, supervision, and safety
Most adults involved in leadership
With everyone involved, no one burns out
Deep Roots
*One of the longest-established troops in the West
*Continuously chartered and supported by First Presbyterian Church since 1917
Effective Communications
*Web site and email lists keep everyone informed
No-Nonsense Finances
*Few but effective fundraisers
*ALL money raised goes into boy's accounts for camping, equipment, and high
adventure
*Dues and other contributions fund moderate troop expenses
Join us on the 16th and experience the adventure of Scouting!
