The 1955 Area 2-D Conclave was hosted by Kamargo Lodge #294 and was held at Camp Russell.

There were at least 2 items issued for this event, a pocket patch:

Area 2-D 1955 Pocket Patch

There was also a neckerchief slide:

Area 2-D 1955 Neckerchief Slide

Thanks to Tom Wadnola for the scan of the slide.

Since there was a slide, can anyone confirm if there was a neckerchief?

Update Oct 10, 2009:

Yes there was a neckerchief

Area 2-D 1955 Neckerchief

According to the OA Section List, the following lodges were part of Area 2-D at this time:

• Sisilija Lodge #19
• Half Moon Lodge #28
• Wakpominee Lodge #48
• Mahikan Lodge #181
• Mohawk Lodge #267
• Ta-Oun-Ya-Wat-Ha Lodge #268
• Kamargo Lodge #294
• Loon Lodge #364
• Onteroraus Lodge #402
• Thay-En-Da-Ne-Gea Lodge #418

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I had previously posted about the 1982 Section NE-2B conclave, Ray Gould sends along some additional items issued for that event.  The Conclave was hosted by Adirondack Lodge #357 and held at Camp Portaferry.

First up is a staff neckerchief:

1982 Section NE-2B Staff Neckerchief

This is a need of mine as is the next item.  There was also a neckerchief slide issued for the event.

Section NE-2B 1982 Neckerchief Slide

I’ll add these items to the original post so they are all in one place.

Anything else for this event?

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The 1956 Area 2-D Conclave was hosted by Thay-En-Da-Ne-Gea Lodge #418 and was held at Woodworth Lake Scout Reservation.  There is some uncertainty about what was issued for this conclave.

There was certainly a pocket patch:

Area 2-D 1956 Pocket Patch

There is some question on the neckerchief.  The Blue Book identifies it as the Thay-En-Da-Ne-Gea Lodge #418, however I have heard from more than one source, that this is actually the conclave neckerchief.  Since Thay-En-Da-Ne-Gea Lodge #418was the host, they likely wore it at the event, but that it was a conclave issue.

Thay-En-Da-Ne-Gea Lodge #418 N1 or 1956 Area 2-D Neckerchief?

This specimen was partially embroidered by some enterprising Scout who gave up part way through the job.  The neckerchief is silkscreened.

Can anyone confirm how this neckerchief was issued for the Lodge or for the conclave?

According to the OA Section List, the following lodges were part of Area 2-D at this time:

• Sisilija Lodge #19
• Half Moon Lodge #28
• Wakpominee Lodge #48
• Mahikan Lodge #181
• Mohawk Lodge #267
• Ta-Oun-Ya-Wat-Ha Lodge #268
• Kamargo Lodge #294 (to 2-G in 1956 before or after the conclave?)
• Loon Lodge #364
• Onteroraus Lodge #402
• Thay-En-Da-Ne-Gea Lodge #418

Thanks to Tom Wadnola for the scan of the pocket patch.

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Long time reader and contributor Ray Gould announces the first annual Empire State Trade-O-Reeto be held on October 17, 2009.  Here are the details:

What: First Annual Empire State Trade-O-Ree

WHEN: October 17th, 2009 9:00 am-3:00 pm (dealer setup at 7:45 am)

WHERE: VERONA FIRE DEPARTMENT (Station #1)

Directions: (from NYS Thruway I-90…TOR is less than 1 mile from end of exit ramp): *Take Exit #33 (Verona-Rome-NY Route 365). *Head East on Rt. 365 (Eastbound) towards Rome. *At 2nd light from exit, take left onto Spring St. *At stop sign, make left onto Main St. *Turn right onto Volunteer Ave. *Fire station is at the top of the hill.

ADMISSION: FREE…FREE…FREE…FREE Dealers:

Tables: $8.00 provides you one 8-foot banquet table for selling/trading your items. Space is limited to 30 tables, so reserve yours TODAY!

This is shaping up to be one of NY’s premier Scout trading events and hope you’ll be there to make it even better. The Trade-O-Ree facility may be viewed online at http://www.veronafire.org/web/hall_rental_photos.htm

Ray seems to be doing everything he can to ensure attendance.

In addition to trading, buying, and selling Boy Scout memorabilia/collectibles, the following will also be available:

• Scouting Memorabilia Displays and Competition (details below)
• Collections Merit Badge offered
• Free Space available for “Trade Only” swapping (afer all, this is a TRADE-O-Ree)
• Nearby Lodging, Restaurants, and Entertainment Only Minutes Away

There will also be a display competition.

Scouting History / Memorabilia Display Competition: Open to anyone and costs nothing to enter. This is an effort to encourage collectors to display their accumulation of Scouting Heritage and share that knowledge with the next generation of Scouts and Scouters. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and judged on a number of criteria which include:
• Historic Significance
• Visual Presentation
• Oral Presentation
• Degree of Difficulty
• Archival Quality
• Relation to NY Scouting

A flyer can be found here:

I’m adding this one to my list.  Hey Ray save me two tables, the check is in the mail!

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