Troop 303 New & Updates (5/12/10)

Announcements:

1. The idea of meeting on Monday Nights during the Summer Months is being discussed (June and July). If you interested, email Martha Passman .
2. Parent Evaluations. We would like to hear you thoughts. Please complete a troop evaluations attached and return it to the Scoutmaster.
3. Thanks to Kathy Barber for coordinating our Troop participating in FBLA Day of Merit on May 8.
4. Please remember Davis in your prayers.
5. June 1 at 6:30pm: Parent meeting & Troop Committee Meeting at Scout Hut (Dad’s, we need you to volunteer to lead an outing next year.)
   

Troop 303 Calendar for 2010

• Sunday, May 16 2010 9:30 am 9:15am - 3pm

The Georgia Orienteering Club is having an event on May 16th at Dukes Creek. Beginner instruction begins at 10 am with the course starting at 11 am. Instruction will be lead by volunteers of the club. This will meet all the requirements for the First Class Rank Orienteering requirement.Please bring a sack lunch and we will have a lunch at the park following the course completion.
Fee for this event are $15. $10 for the course, $3 map, $2 gas and travel expenses
Adult Leaders: Jennifer Head, Allyson David: Contact Jennifer Head

• May 30, Troop Mountain Bike Trek on Montgomery Creek Loop

Cost: Free
To sign-up email Roger Greer at
Meet at the church parking with your bike, a water bottle and snacks at 1pm
http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=BGD037-032

• May 23 (They’ll need help putting up the Veteran’s markers for Memorial Day: watch the paper for details.)

• June 1 at 6:30pm: Parent meeting & Troop Committee Meeting at Scout Hut (Dad’s, we need you to volunteer to lead an outing next year.)

• Troop Elections

• June 13, Chestatee River: Day Canoe Trip (Great Family Trip.)

Cost: $20 per person
To sign-up email Roger Greer at
Meet at the Appalachian Outfitters, a water bottle and snacks at 1pm
http://www.canoegeorgia.com/canoe.php4#Chestatee

• June 14: Spring/Summer Court of Honor at DBC

It’s a wonderful learning adventure for a lifetime. Woodruff Summer Camp 2010 (June 27-July 3). Cost is $280 per scout.
Check-out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTOfYusWw4
Scouts signed-up: John Passman, Sam Barrentine, Justin Scott, Landon Tennant, Damian Mobley, Nicklas Chaput, Patrick Barber, Gregory Barber, Michael Pierce, Davis Gabriel, Luke Hebert, Darrien
Adult Leadership: Paul Passman, David Scott & Chris Mobley (Betsy Chaput is contact person)

Eagles Scout Tracking & Updates:

Please help encourage these scouts.

Scouts Name Rank Birthdate Eagle deadlines

Jacob Walden Life 8/20/1992 Aug 2010 (PR Yahoola Creek Project)
Davis S Gabriel Life 12/06/1992 Dec 2010 (Elem Trail Project)
Eric Fergusion Life 01/09/1993 Jan 2011 (Veteran Markers)
Anthony Bennett Life 2/14/1993 Feb 2011 (???)
Daniel Mihok 5/08/1993 May 2011
Eric Niconovich 1st Class 6/29/1993 June 2011
Michael Pierce Life 6/09/1994 June 2012
Luke Hebert Life 8/17/1995 Oct 2013
Micah Mihok Star 6/08/1995 June 2013
Danny Niconvich 1st Class 10/18/1995 Oct 2013
Jonathan McCraney Life (AT Trail Project)
Gregory Barber Life 5/03/94 May 2012


News for NEGA Council:

National Youth Leadership Training 2010
May 30-June 4, 2010 at Scoutland

Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 7pm, First Baptist Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive in Cumming, Ga
District Banquet on May 13

Troop 303’s Youth Leadership Council:

• Senior Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Danny Niconovich
• Troop Quartermaster: Eric Niconovich
• Assistant Quartermaster:
• Troop Historian: Jonathon McCraney
• Troop Librarian: Daniel Mihok
• Instructor: Jacob Walden, Luke Hebert, Michael Pierce
• Jr Assist Scoutmaster: Will Passman, Trey Greer
• Thrasher Patrol Leader: Anthony Bennett
• Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
• Black Hawk Patrol Leader: John Passman
• Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
• Panther Patrol Leader: Micah Mihok
• Assistant Leader: Daniel Mihok

All parents are encourage to be active within the Troop either on the Committee or on Monday Nights, or leading outings for the scouts. We need everyone engaged and active to have an awesome troop.

• Troop 303 Updates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html
• Etowah District website: http://etowah-bsa.org/
• NEGA Council website: http://www.nega-bsa.org/

Adult Training:
BSA On-line Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/info/bsfs.html
We’re requesting that you use the web link above and take the "Troop Committee Challenge" and “Youth Protection” Training on-line.

Other training opportunities:

• "Fast Start: Boy Scouting"
• "Safe Swim Defense"
• "Safety Afloat"

--
Roger Greer
Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 303
http://www.bsa303.org/
706-867-7047
706-867-9001
rgreer@lumpkin.k12.ga.us



Troop 303 New & Updates (3/22/10)

Announcements:

• Sunday, March 28th is the BSA Troop Swimming Test 2010 at North Georgia College University Pool from 2-4pm. Any scouts wishing to go canoeing in Spring with Troop or planning on attending Summer Camp needs to take this test. All scouts and parents are welcome.
  

• Next Monday Night (March 29th), we need to finalizes our Troop list of scout list for Summer. Parents, I would enjoy any scout to sign-up. It’s a wonderful learning adventure for a lifetime.
  

Woodruff Summer Camp 2010 (June 27-July 3). Cost is $280 per scout.
Check-out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTOfYusWw4 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTOfYusWw4>
Or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPIoeFAoGw <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPIoeFAoGw>

• First Deposit Due of $70: February 1st
• Second Deposit Due of $70: March 1st
• Third Deposit Due of $70: March 29th (Last opportunity to sign-up.)
• Final Deposit Due of $70 or Balance Due: May 3rd
  

Scouts signed-up: John Passman, Sam Barrentine, Justin Scott, Landon Tennant, Damian Mobley, Nicklas Chaput, Patrick Barber, Gregory Barber, Michael Pierce
Adult Leadership: Paul Passman, David Scott & Chris Mobley

• Next session TBA.“Communication” & “Citizenship of the Nation” Merit Badge Classes (Lead by Kimberly & Chris Mihok) started February 1st from 7:35-8pm at the Scout Hut. (For additional details or to sign-up, email Kimberly Mihok <accinc@windstream.net>.
  

Troop 303 Calendar for 2010

• March 25 (Thursday Night) Taste of the Mountains (see Roger Greer) 3:30-8:30pm
• March 28 Swim Test at NGCSU 2-4pm
  

LCS Spring Break (April 3-11)

• April 9-11 Climbing Trip (Sandrock, AL) (Tentative Date)
• April 18 Day Hike (Blood Mountain)
  

Scouts signed-up: Joseph Head, Damian Mobley, Sam Barrentine, Miles Clark, Nicklas Chaput

• TBA: Day Canoe Trip (Must pass BSA swim test.)
  

Scouts signed-up: Damian Mobley, Joseph Head, Landon Tennant, Conner Legler, Justin Scott, Ethan David, Gregory Barber, Patrick Barber, Nicklas Chaput

• May 8, 2010, FBLA Day of Merit, North Forsyth High School, Registration begins March 1, 2010, This is a double session - Scouts can earn two merit badges in one day (Kathy Barber is contact person)
  

• May 16 or 23 (They’ll need help putting up the Veteran’s markers for Memorial Day: watch the paper for details.)
• May TBA
  

• June 27-July 3 (Summer Camp at Woodruff) Paul Passman & David Scott, Chris Mobley (Betsy Chaput is contact person)
  

News for NEGA Council:

• National Youth Leadership Training 2010
  

May 30-June 4, 2010 at Scoutland

• Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 7pm, First Baptist Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive in Cumming, Ga
  

District Banquet on May 13

Troop 303’s Youth Leadership Council:

• Senior Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Danny Niconovich
• Troop Quartermaster: Eric Niconovich
• Assistant Quartermaster:
• Troop Historian: Jonathon McCraney
• Troop Librarian: Daniel Mihok
• Instructor: Jacob Walden, Luke Hebert, Michael Pierce
• Jr Assist Scoutmaster: Will Passman, Trey Greer
  
  • Thrasher Patrol Leader: Anthony Bennett
  • Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
  • Black Hawk Patrol Leader: John Passman
  • Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
  • Panther Patrol Leader: Micah Mihok
  • Assistant Leader: Daniel Mihok
    

All parents are encourage to be active within the Troop either on the Committee or on Monday Nights, or leading outings for the scouts. We need everyone engaged and active to have an awesome troop.

Troop 303 Updates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html
Etowah District website: http://etowah-bsa.org/
NEGA Council website: http://www.nega-bsa.org/

Adult Training:
BSA On-line Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/info/bsfs.html
We’re requesting that you use the web link above and take the "Troop Committee Challenge" and “Youth Protection” Training on-line.

Other training opportunities:

• "Fast Start: Boy Scouting"
• "Safe Swim Defense"
• "Safety Afloat"
  

--
Roger Greer
Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 303
http://www.bsa303.org/
706-867-7047
706-867-9001
rgreer@lumpkin.k12.ga.us

Troop 303 New & Updates (3/18/10)

Announcements:

• “Communication” & “Citizenship of the Nation” Merit Badge Classes (Lead by Kimberly & Chris Mihok) started February 1st from 7:35-8pm at the Scout Hut. (For additional details or to sign-up, email Kimberly Mihok <accinc@windstream.net>. Next session TBA.
  

• It is time to sign-up for Woodruff Summer Camp 2010 (June 27-July 3). Cost is $280 per scout.
  

Check-out this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTOfYusWw4 <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTOfYusWw4>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPIoeFAoGw <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctPIoeFAoGw>

• First Deposit Due of $70: February 1st
• Second Deposit Due of $70: March 1st
• Third Deposit Due of $70: March 31st (Last opportunity to sign-up.)
• Final Deposit Due of $70 or Balance Due: May 3rd
  

Scouts signed-up: John Passman, Sam Barrentine, Justin Scott, Landon Tennant, Damian Mobley, Nicklas Chaput, Patrick Barber, Gregory Barber, Michael Pierce
Adult Leadership: Paul Passman, David Scott & Chris Mobley

Troop 303 Calendar for 2010

• March 25 (Thursday Night) Taste of the Mountains (see Roger Greer)
• March 28 Day Hike (Blood Mountain)
  

Scouts signed-up: Joseph Head, Damian Mobley, Sam Barrentine, Miles Clark, Nicklas Chaput

LCS Spring Break (April 3-11)

• April 9-11 Climbing Trip (Sandrock, AL) (Tentative Date)
• Swim Test at NGCSU: TBA
• April 18 Day Canoe Trip (Must pass swim test.)
  

Scouts signed-up: Damian Mobley, Joseph Head, Landon Tennant, Conner Legler, Justin Scott, Ethan David, Gregory Barber, Patrick Barber, Nicklas Chaput

• May 8, 2010, FBLA Day of Merit, North Forsyth High School, Registration begins March 1, 2010, This is a double session - Scouts can earn two merit badges in one day (Kathy Barber is contact person)
• May 16 or 23 (They’ll need help putting up the Veteran’s markers for Memorial Day: watch the paper for details.)
• May TBA
  

• June 27-July 3 (Summer Camp at Woodruff) Paul Passman & David Scott, Chris Mobley (Betsy Chaput is contact person)
  

News for NEGA Council:

• National Youth Leadership Training 2010
  

May 30-June 4, 2010 at Scoutland

• Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 7pm, First Baptist Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive in Cumming, Ga
  

District Banquet on May 13

Troop 303’s Youth Leadership Council:

• Senior Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Danny Niconovich
• Troop Quartermaster: Eric Niconovich
• Assistant Quartermaster:
• Troop Historian: Jonathon McCraney
• Troop Librarian: Daniel Mihok
• Instructor: Jacob Walden, Luke Hebert, Michael Pierce
• Jr Assist Scoutmaster: Will Passman, Trey Greer
  
  • Thrasher Patrol Leader: Anthony Bennett
  • Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
  • Black Hawk Patrol Leader: John Passman
  • Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
  • Panther Patrol Leader: Micah Mihok
  • Assistant Leader: Daniel Mihok
    

All parents are encourage to be active within the Troop either on the Committee or on Monday Nights, or leading outings for the scouts. We need everyone engaged and active to have an awesome troop.

Troop 303 Updates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html
Etowah District website: http://etowah-bsa.org/
NEGA Council website: http://www.nega-bsa.org/

Adult Training:
BSA On-line Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/info/bsfs.html
We’re requesting that you use the web link above and take the "Troop Committee Challenge" and “Youth Protection” Training on-line.

Other training opportunities:

• "Fast Start: Boy Scouting"
• "Safe Swim Defense"
• "Safety Afloat"
  

--
Roger Greer
Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 303
http://www.bsa303.org/
706-867-7047
706-867-9001
rgreer@lumpkin.k12.ga.us

Troop 303 New & Updates (1/26/10)

Upcoming Dates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html

Photos from COH: http://picasaweb.google.com/rogergreer311/Troop303COHJan2010?feat=directlink

Announcements:

Congratulations to Eric Niconovich for completing his 1st Rank and John Passman for completing his Life Rank last night.

“Citizenship of the Nation” Merit Badge Classes (Lead by Kimberly & Chris Mihok) starts February 1st from 7:35-8:15pm at the Scout Hut. (For additional details or to sign-up, email Kimberly Mihok .

• February 1st: Pack 36 Webelos visiting Troop 303
• February 1st: Dahlonega City Council Meeting 6pm (See Kevin McCraney for details JKMCCRAN@southernco.com ) Jonathon and I are planning to attend Dahlonega City Council next Monday, February 1 at 6:00 PM. If you need to attend a public meeting for a merit badge requirement such as Communications or Citizenship in the Community, please plan to meet us there. The Council meeting will be held at City Hall behind the Park and Rec center at the end of Riley Rd. We will meet in the foyer outside the courtroom and go inside no later than 5:55 PM. Please bring a notepad and pencil to take notes since both MBs require you to discuss the meeting with your merit badge counselor. We plan to got to the Scout Hut after the meeting. Don't forget to wear class A uniforms. We're representing our troop! Thanks, Kevin
  

• February 8th, Sunrise Rotary is hosting a banquet to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. They are inviting Eagle Scouts, Adult Leaders, and older scouts (Star & Life) of all ages.

The following Scouts are sign-up to attend. Don’t forget to wear class A uniforms, your representing our troop!
Luke Hebert, Michael Pierce, John Passman, Anthony Bennett, Davis Gabriel, Gregory Barber, Danny Niconovich,
Jonathon McCraney, Eric Fergusion, Micha Mihok, Eric Niconovich, Danny Niconovich, Jacob Walden
Eagle Scouts: Will Passman, Trey Greer, Steve Roys
Adult Leaders: Kevin McCraney, Jim Pierce, Paul Passman, Roger Greer

• Feb 15-16: Winter Ski Connect 2010 (Sugar Mountain, NC) Cost $130
  

Damian Mobley, Justin Scott, Michael Pierce, Melissa Pierce, Jonathon McCraney, Ethan David, Patrick Barber, Trey Greer
Adults: Jim Pierce and Roger Greer

• Feb 14-15: Troop Camp-out (For more details see Betsy Chaput and Jennifer Head)
• Feb 22nd: Troop Physicals Night starting at 6pm till 8pm. Sign-up. See Cara Barrentine Feb 22nd at 7pm: Parent’s Meeting to discuss Troop Updates. (Friends of Scouting)
• It is time to sign-up for Woodruff Summer Camp 2010 (June 27-July 3). Cost is $280 per scout. Check-out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEROoEJUuS

First Deposit Due of $70: February 1st
Second Deposit Due of $70: March 1st
Third Deposit Due of $70: March 31st
Final Deposit Due of $70 or Balance Due: May 3rd


If you would like to lead a Troop Outing, Event, or Merit Badge this year contact Roger Greer.
FBLA Day of Merit, North Forsyth High School, May 8, 2010, Registration begins March 1, 2010, This is a double session - Scouts can earn two merit badges in one day

Troop Calendar for 2010

• LCS Winter Break (Feb 13-21)
• Feb 15-16 (Ski Trip) Jim Pierce, Roger Greer
• March (Day Hike)
• Taste of the Mountains Roger Greer/ David Scott
• March 6th: $16 Centennial Service Project at Wahsega 4H Camp 7am-5:30pm (See NEGA Flyer)
• April (Climbing Trip)
• LCS Spring Break (April 3-11)
• May (Day Canoe Trip)

(RAFB Air Show: May 1-2) http://www.robins.af.mil/

• June 27-July 3 (Summer Camp at Woodruff) David Scott, Jeff Tennant, Chris Mobley

News for NEGA Council:

National Youth Leadership Training 2010
May 30-June 4, 2010 at Scoutland

Troop Leadership Training TBA

Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 7pm, First Baptist Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive in Cumming, Ga
District Banquet on May 13

Adult Leader Training
Advanced Outdoor Skills Training
Wood Badge 2010, Camp Rainey Mountain, April 23-25 & May 14-16, 2010

Troop 303’s Youth Leadership Council:

• Senior Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Danny Niconovich
• Troop Quartermaster: Eric Niconovich
• Assistant Quartermaster:
• Troop Historian: Jonathon McCraney
• Troop Librarian: Daniel Mihok
• Instructor: Jacob Walden, Luke Hebert, Michael Pierce
• Jr Assist Scoutmaster: Will Passman, Trey Greer

• Thrasher Patrol Leader: Anthony Bennett
• Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
• Black Hawk Patrol Leader: John Passman
• Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
• Panther Patrol Leader: Micah Mihok
• Assistant Leader: Daniel Mihok

(See Troop Data Sheet for list of new patrol members.)

Working Draft Troop 303 Committee for 2010-2011

• Chair (Steve Roys)
• Chartered organization representative (James Kelly & Jim Frentheway)
• Scoutmaster (Roger Greer, Jim Pierce)
• Adult Training Coordinator (Steve Roys, Allyson David)
• Advance Coordinator (Paul & Martha Passman)
• Court of Honor Coordinator (Jennifer Head)
• Merit Badge Coordinator (Martha Passman & Kathy Barber)
• Chaplain (Open)
• Equipment Coordinator (Kevin McCraney)
• Outdoor/Activities Coordinator (Jim Pierce, Samuel Roys, Trey Greer)
• Community Projects Coordinator (Chris & Kimberly Mihok & Cara & Jeff Barrentine )
• Summer Camp Coordinator (David Scott & Jeff Tennant)
• Secretary (Betsy Chaput)
• Webmaster (Trey Greer)
• Updating Troop Annual Physicals & Applications: (Jeff & Cara Barrentine )
• Treasurer (TJ & Terri Gabriel & Allyson David)
• Fundraiser Coordinator (Becky Hebert , Tina Walden, Paul Bennett)

All parents are encourage to be active within the Troop either on the Committee or on Monday Nights, or leading outings for the scouts. We need everyone engaged and active to have an awesome troop.

Troop 303 Updates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html
Etowah District website: http://etowah-bsa.org/
NEGA Council website: http://www.nega-bsa.org/

Adult Training:
BSA On-line Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/info/bsfs.html
We’re requesting that you use the web link above and take the "Troop Committee Challenge" and “Youth Protection” Training on-line.

Other training opportunities:
"Fast Start: Boy Scouting"
"Safe Swim Defense"
"Safety Afloat"
--
Roger Greer
Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 303
http://www.bsa303.org/
706-867-7047
706-867-9001
rgreer@lumpkin.k12.ga.us

Troop 303 News & Updates

Photos from COH: http://picasaweb.google.com/rogergreer311/Troop303COHJan2010?feat=directlink

http://lumpkin.ga.lch.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=LatestNews&Section=Highlights&ItemID=49769&ISrc=School&Itype=Highlights&SchoolID=3015

Court of Honor - Summary of Awards - January 17, 2010

• Barber, Gregory - Hiking 6/22/09
• Barber, Patrick - Forestry 06/29/09, Indian Lore 07/07/09, Plant Science 06/29/09, Swimming* 06/29/09
• Barrentine, Sam - Aviation 10/5/2009
• Chaput, Nicklas - Model Design 11/7/2009, Scout Rank 11/2/2009
• Cusiamo, Chandler - Scout Rank 1/4/2010
• David, Ethan - Aviation 10/5/2009, Space Exploration 8/31/2009, Tenderfoot Rank 12/7/2009
• Gabriel, Davis - Cit In Community* 9/7/2009, Life Rank 7/13/2009
• Greer, Trey - Cit In Community* 8/17/2009, Personal Management* 7/24/2009, EAGLE RANK (Congratulations Trey!)
• Hebert, Luke - Communications* 09/08/08, Star Rank09/08/08
• Lytch, Grant - Aviation 10/19/2009, Cit In Community* 8/20/2009
• Mihok, Daniel - Aviation 10/5/2009, Cit In Community* 04/20/09, Swimming* 05/01/07, 1st Class Rank 7/6/2009, Star Rank 11/30/2009
• Mihok, Micah - Aviation 10/5/2009, Cit In Community* 12/6/2009, Cit In World* 12/7/2009, Family Life* 12/7/2009, 2nd Class Rank 7/6/2009, 1st Class Rank 7/20/2009, Star Rank 12/7/2009
• Mobley, Damian - Aviation 10/3/2009, Tenderfoot Rank 11/30/2009
• Niconovich, Danny - Cit In Community* 10/13/2009, First Aid* 8/31/2009, Model Design 11/7/2009, 1st Class Rank 8/24/2009, Star Rank 12/26/2009
• Niconovich, Eric - Auto Mechanics 05/08/09, Cit In Community* 12/26/2009, Computers 11/7/2009, Lifesaving* 11/30/2009, 2nd Class Rank 09/15/08
• Passman, John - Camping* 10/26/2009, Cit In Community* 10/12/2009, Star Rank 7/6/2009
• Pierce, Michael - Cit In Community* 12/7/2009, Star Rank 7/6/2009
• Scott, Justin - Tenderfoot Rank 11/30/2009
• Walden, Jacob - Climbing 06/08/09, Communications* 7/16/2009, Life Rank 7/20/2009
  

Announcements:

Troop 303 Scouts and Scouters,

Here are some details about the upcoming Advance-a-rama.

WHEN: Saturday, January 23, 2010
WHERE: North Georgia College and State University
BRING: Please bring at least one can of food to help Scouting for Food resupply some of the local food banks.

We'll meet between 7:30 and 7:45 AM in front of the gym. Please be PROMPT!

Lunch is provided at the NGCSU mess hall.

Parents please plan to pick up your son BY 4:30 PM. Please be PROMPT! Also, please be available by phone in case your son's class is released early.


The following Scouts signed up for TNT (1st year Scouting program).



The following Scouts are signed up for Merit Badge classes. Please note the prerequisites(particularly if you are in Swimming).




If you have not signed up but are interested in taking a Merit Badge class it is not too late to sign up, however, time is running short.

Tuesday, January 19 is the last day! I must have your request to take a Merit Badge by Tuesday! Here are the classes available. Please note the Seats Available as several classes have already filled up.



For anyone interested (Scouts or Parents) there will be a Life to Eagle Seminar during the Morning Session (8:30 to 11:45 AM).

If you have any questions please call reply to this email of call me or Martha at 706-864-4737.

I look forward to seeing you next Saturday.

Paul Passman

• The 2010 Advance-A-Rama being held at North Georgia State University, on Saturday, January 23rd. The cost is $15.00 plus a can of food, this includes lunch. Registration is now open for merit badge classes and it is a first come first serve opportunity! Mr. Passman is signing boys up as they email us to sure you get your class before it fills up! Please let us know as soon as possible what you three choices would be in priority sequence! Thanks! Send to mpassman@windstream.net.
  

• It is time to sign-up for Woodruff Summer Camp 2010 (June 27-July 3). Cost is $280 per scout.
  

Check-out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEROoEJUuS

• First Deposit Due of $70: February 1st
• Second Deposit Due of $70: March 1st
• Third Deposit Due of $70: March 31st
• Final Deposit Due of $70 or Balance Due: May 3rd
  

• February 8th, Sunrise Rotary is hosting a banquet to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. They are inviting Eagle Scouts, Adult Leaders, and older scouts (Star & Life) of all ages. More details later. RG
  

• Feb 15-16: Winter Ski Connect 2010 (Sugar Mountain, NC) Cost $130

$50 deposit due by January 25th (Sign-up at Scout Hut)

• Feb 22nd: Troop Physicals Night starting at 6pm till 8pm. Sign-up. See Cara Barrentine <ched86@aol.com>
  

• Feb 22nd at 7pm: Parent’s Meeting to discuss Troop Updates. (Friends of Scouting)
  

• Please help me encourage these scouts to their Eagle. Roger Greer
  

Scouts Name Rank Birthdate Eagle deadlines

1. Jacob Walden Life 8/20/1992 Aug 2010
2. Davis S Gabriel Life 12/06/1992 Dec 2010
3. Anthony Bennett Star 2/14/1993 Feb 2011
4. Daniel Mihok Star 6/08/1993 June 2011
5. Eric Niconovich 2nd Class 6/29/1993 June 2011
6. Eric Fergusion Life 07/09/1994 Jan 2012
7. Jonathan McCraney Life 03/07/1994 March 2012
8. Gregory Barber Life 05/03/1994 May 2012
9. Michael Pierce Star 6/09/1994 June 2012
10. Luke Hebert Star 8/17/1995 Oct 2013
11. Micah Mihok Star 5/08/1995 May 2013
12. Danny Niconvich Star 10/18/1995 Oct 2013
    

• If you would like to lead a Troop Outing, Event, or Merit Badge this year contact Roger Greer.
• FBLA Day of Merit, North Forsyth High School, May 8, 2010, Registration begins March 1, 2010, This is a double session - Scouts can earn two merit badges in one day
  

Troop Calendar for 2010

• Jan 27 (Advanca-a-Rama at NGCSU) Martha & Paul Passman
• LCS Winter Break (Feb 13-21)
• Feb 15-16 (Ski Trip) Jim Pierce, Roger Greer
  

• March (Day Hike)
  

Taste of the Mountains Roger Greer/ David Scott

• March 6th: $16 Centennial Service Project at Wahsega 4H Camp 7am-5:30pm (See NEGA Flyer)
• April (Climbing Trip)
  

LCS Spring Break (April 3-11)

• May (Day Canoe Trip)
  

(RAFB Air Show: May 1-2) http://www.robins.af.mil/ Jeff & Amy Tennant

• June 27-July 3 (Summer Camp at Woodruff) David Scott, Jeff Tennant, Chris Mobley
  

News for NEGA Council:

National Youth Leadership Training 2010

May 30-June 4, 2010 at Scoutland

Troop Leadership Training TBA

Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 7pm, First Baptist Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive in Cumming, Ga
Recharter Workshop, Dec 10th, 7pm
District Banquet on May 13

Adult Leader Training

Advanced Outdoor Skills Training
Wood Badge 2010, Camp Rainey Mountain, April 23-25 & May 14-16, 2010

Troop 303’s Youth Leadership Council:

• Senior Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Danny Niconovich
• Troop Quartermaster: Eric Niconovich
• Assistant Quartermaster:
• Troop Historian: Jonathon McCraney
• Troop Librarian: Daniel Mihok
• Instructor: Jacob Walden, Luke Hebert, Michael Pierce
• Jr Assist Scoutmaster: Will Passman, Trey Greer
  
  • Thrasher Patrol Leader: Anthony Bennett
  • Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
  • Black Hawk Patrol Leader: John Passman
  • Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
  • Panther Patrol Leader: Micah Mihok
  • Assistant Leader: Daniel Mihok
    

(See Troop Data Sheet for list of new patrol members.)

Working Draft Troop 303 Committee for 2010-2011

• Chair (Steve Roys)
• Chartered organization representative (James Kelly & Jim Frentheway)
• Scoutmaster (Roger Greer, Jim Pierce)
• Adult Training Coordinator (Steve Roys, Allyson David)
• Advance Coordinator (Paul & Martha Passman)
• Court of Honor Coordinator (Jennifer Head)
• Merit Badge Coordinator (Martha Passman & Kathy Barber)
• Chaplain (Open)
• Equipment Coordinator (Kevin McCraney)
• Outdoor/Activities Coordinator (Jim Pierce, Samuel Roys, Trey Greer)
• Community Projects Coordinator (Chris & Kimberly Mihok & Cara & Jeff Barrentine
• Summer Camp Coordinator (David Scott & Jeff Tennant)
• Secretary (Betsy Chaput)
• Webmaster (Trey Greer)
• Updating Troop Annual Physicals & Applications: Jeff & Cara Barrentine
• Treasurer (TJ & Terri Gabriel & Allyson David)
• Fundraiser Coordinator (Becky Hebert , Tina Walden, Paul Bennett)
  

All parents are encourage to be active within the Troop either on the Committee or on Monday Nights, or leading outings for the scouts. We need everyone engaged and active to have an awesome troop.

Troop 303 Updates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html
Etowah District website: http://etowah-bsa.org/
NEGA Council website: http://www.nega-bsa.org/

Adult Training:
BSA On-line Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/info/bsfs.html
We’re requesting that you use the web link above and take the "Troop Committee Challenge" and “Youth Protection” Training on-line.

Other training opportunities:

• "Fast Start: Boy Scouting"
• "Safe Swim Defense"
• "Safety Afloat"
  

--
Roger Greer
Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 303
http://www.bsa303.org/
706-867-7047
706-867-9001
rgreer@lumpkin.k12.ga.us

Troop 303 New & Updates (12/15/09)

Upcoming Dates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html

Announcements:

• Thanks for a wonderful night at the Troop Christmas Bowling Match. We had 19 Scouts plus Adult Leaders & Family Members.
• We wish each of you a very Merry Christmas. Our next meeting will be January 4th. We’ll be doing Troop Elections.
• Next Court of Honor is January 17th at Camp Hope. Jennifer Head is coordinating the food. Her email is bjhead@windstream.net
• It’s time for our annual troop recharter! Our annual Troop Recharter is due on January 14th.
  

Troop 303 Annual Dues for the 2010 year are $62 per scout (2nd scout in same family is $45) and $15 per adult leader.

These troop dues cover:

• BSA annual registration fee
• Subscription to Boy’s Life for the Troops, other outdoor magazines and guide for books.
• Accident insurance per scout or adult leader
• Funds that go to the Troop Budget for equipment, gear, supplies, and individual awards during the year.
  

We need your annual dues ASAP. You may pay the full or break it into 2 payments of $31 each (The first payment is due before the December 7th and the second payment due on January 5th.) Only scouts and adult leaders that have paid their annual dues & their scout accounts are paid up will be chartered on January 14th.

• It’s time to start looking at next year and your role within our troop. We need to schedule a meeting after Christmas to discuss our next steps forward as a troop. Adults what about meeting on January 5th (Tuesday) at 6:30pm at the Scout Hut?
  

Working Draft Troop 303 Committee for 2010-2011

• Chair (Steve Roys)
• Chartered organization representative (James Kelly & Jim Frentheway)
• Scoutmaster (Roger Greer, Jim Pierce)
• Adult Training Coordinator (Steve Roys, Allyson David)
• Advance Coordinator (Paul & Martha Passman)
• Court of Honor Coordinator (Jennifer Head)
• Merit Badge Coordinator (Martha Passman & Kathy Barber)
• Chaplain (Open)
• Equipment Coordinator (Kevin McCraney)
• Outdoor/Activities Coordinator (Jim Pierce, Samuel Roys, Trey Greer)
• Community Projects Coordinator (Chris & Kimberly Mihok & Cara & Jeff Barrentine
• Summer Camp Coordinator (David Scott & Jeff Tennant)
• Secretary (Betsy Chaput)
• Webmaster (Trey Greer)
• Updating Troop Annual Physicals & Applications: Jeff & Cara Barrentine
• Treasurer (TJ & Terri Gabriel & Allyson David)
• Fundraiser Coordinator (Becky Hebert , Tina Walden, Paul Bennett)
  

All parents are encourage to be active within the Troop either on the Committee or on Monday Nights, or leading outings for the scouts. We need everyone engaged and active to have an awesome troop.

• It is time to sign-up for Woodruff Summer Camp 2010 (June 27-July 3). Cost is $250 per scout.
  

Check-out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEROoEJUuS

• First Deposit Due of $70: February 1st
• Second Deposit Due of $70: March 1st
• Third Deposit Due of $70: March 31st
• Final Deposit Due of $40 or Balance Due: May 3rd
  

• Feb 15-16: Winter Ski Connect 2010 (Sugar Mountain, NC) Cost $130
  

$50 deposit due by January 25th (Sign-up at Scout Hut)

• Please help me encourage these scouts to their Eagle. Roger Greer
  

Scouts Name Rank Birthdate Eagle deadlines

1. Jacob Walden Star 8/20/1992 Aug 2010
2. Davis S Gabriel Star 12/06/1992 Dec 2010
3. Eric Fergusion 01/09/1993 Jan 2011
4. Anthony Bennett 2/14/1993 Feb 2011
5. Daniel Mihok 5/08/1993 May 2011
6. Eric Niconovich 2nd Class 6/29/1993 June 2011
7. Jonathan McCraney Life 03/07/1994 March 2012
8. Michael Pierce Life 6/09/1994 June 2012
9. Luke Hebert Life 8/17/1995 Oct 2013
10. Micah Mihok Star 6/08/1995 June 2013
11. Danny Niconvich 1st Class 10/18/1995 Oct 2013
    

• If you would like to lead a Troop Outing, Event, or Merit Badge this year contact Roger Greer.
• FBLA Day of Merit, North Forsyth High School, May 8, 2010, Registration begins March 1, 2010, This is a double session - Scouts can earn two merit badges in one day
  

Troop Calendar for 2000

• Jan 4 First Monday Meeting after Christmas Break (Troop Elections)
• Jan 17 1st Semester Court of Honor at Camp Hope
• Jan 17-18 Camp Hope Camping Trip: Jennifer Head, David Scott, Steve Roys (Anthony Bennett & Eric Niconvich)
• LCS Winter Break (Feb 13-21)
• Feb 15-16 (Ski Trip) Jim Pierce, Roger Greer
• Feb 27 (Advanca-a-Rama at NGCSU) Martha & Paul Passman
  

• March (Day Hike) Jeff & Amy Tennant
  

Taste of the Mountains Roger Greer/ David Scott

• April (Climbing Trip)
  

LCS Spring Break (April 3-11)

• May (Day Canoe Trip)
  

(RAFB Air Show: May 1-2) http://www.robins.af.mil/ Jeff & Amy Tennant

• June 27-July 3 (Summer Camp at Woodruff) David Scott, Jeff Tennant, Chris Mobley
  

News for NEGA Council:

National Youth Leadership Training 2010

May 30-June 4, 2010 at Scoutland

Troop Leadership Training TBA

Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 7pm, First Baptist Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive in Cumming, Ga
Recharter Workshop, Dec 10th, 7pm
District Banquet on May 13

Adult Leader Training

Advanced Outdoor Skills Training
Wood Badge 2010, Camp Rainey Mountain, April 23-25 & May 14-16, 2010

Troop 303’s Youth Leadership Council:

• Senior Patrol Leader: Michael Pierce
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Luke Hebert
• Troop Quartermaster: Eric Niconovich
• Assistant Quartermaster: Sam Barrentine
• Troop Historian: Jonathon McCraney
• Troop Librarian: Anthony Bennett
• Instructor: Jacob Walden, Daniel Mihok
• Jr Assist Scoutmaster: Will Passman, Trey Greer
  
  • Thrasher Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
  • Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
  • Black Hawk Patrol Leader: John Passman
  • Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
  • Panther Patrol Leader: Micah Mihok
  • Assistant Leader: Daniel Mihok
    

(See Troop Data Sheet for list of new patrol members.)

Troop 303 Updates: http://bsa303.org/index_updates.html
Etowah District website: http://etowah-bsa.org/
NEGA Council website: http://www.nega-bsa.org/

Adult Training:
BSA On-line Learning Center: http://olc.scouting.org/info/bsfs.html
We’re requesting that you use the web link above and take the "Troop Committee Challenge" and “Youth Protection” Training on-line.

Other training opportunities:

• "Fast Start: Boy Scouting"
• "Safe Swim Defense"
• "Safety Afloat"
  

--
Roger Greer
Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 303
http://www.bsa303.org/
706-867-7047
706-867-9001
rgreer@lumpkin.k12.ga.us