Monday, September 28, 2009

Troop News & Updates (9/28/09)

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

Announcements:
  • If you would like to lead a Troop Outing, Event, or Merit Badge this year contact Roger Greer.
  • The 2-121st Infantry Battalion commanded by our own Kenny Payne (Lt. Col) is a force of 704 soldiers now serving in Afghanistan. Let us remember their sacrifice and bravery. Dahlonega Baptist Church is coordinating an opportunity to send all 704 soldiers a care package before October 31st. I’m requesting that each patrol for our Troop send a box, three boxes at the Scout Hut, please bring things from the list the put-in them.
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO PACK IN THE “HERO BOX:”
Chap Stick shoe strings popcorn in plastic bags (already popped)
Sunflower seeds hot cocoa mix protein drinks (powder)
Altoids Pringles bubble gum
cereal bars high protein bars stick type deodorants (no aerosols)
beef jerky shampoo feminine hygiene items
play cards Mach III razor blades toothbrushes (cheap spin brushes)
toothpaste toothbrush caps foot powder (Gold Bond Extra Strength)
dental floss Under Armour Socks anti fungal foot spray
baby wipes/Wet Ones anti-bacterial eye wash/drop (Visine)
Q-tips brainteasers newspaper
Sudoku playing cards Jaw Breakers
hard candy magazines flip-flops for the shower
sun glasses prepaid call cards Heavy duty Ziploc plastic bags
tablet & pens crosswords letters from children

RESTRICTIONS: NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS, BREAKABLES, FLAMMABLES, DANGEROUS
ITEMS, ANYTHING WHICH WOULD MELT, FLASHLIGHTS, BATTERIES, SUNSCREEN,
ILLEGAL ITEMS, ITEMS WHICH WOULD SPOIL OR DETERIORATE RAPIDLY. NOTE: THE
HERO BOX WILL BE IN POSTAL CHANNELS FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS. ALL HERO
BOXES ARE INSPECTABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH US POSTAL SERVICE REGULATIONS.

Troop Calendar for 2009-10

  • Sept 14, 21, 28 (7:30-8pm)
  • & Oct 3rd Aviation Merit Badge taught by Chris Mihok
  • (Mondays from 7:30-8pm & Saturday Morning 10am at the Airport.
  • Oct 3-4 (Jack’s River Trail) Backpacking Trek (see Trey Greer to sign-up) Cost $30
  • Oct 6 & 20: Personal Management Merit Badge 6pm at Scout Hut (see Kevin McCraney for details)
  • TBA (LCMS Roundup)
  • Oct 17-18 (Gold Rush Booth) Co-lead Jim Pierce and Allyson David
  • Oct 23-25 Etowah Fall Camp-O-ree (see Kevin McCraney for details)
  • County Campground on Old Federal Rd in Forsyth County
  • (Advanced padding trip for Older Scouts)
  • Nov 7th: Looking for volunteers to help with Etowah Cub-mobile Race at Dobbs Creek Park (See Allyson David for details.)
  • Nov 13-15 (Backpacking Trip) Roger Greer /Samuel Roys
  • Dec 5-6 (Climbing Trip) Roger Greer/ David Scott/ Samuel Roys
  • Dec 7 Fall Court of Honor
  • Dec 14 Christmas Bowling Match
  • Jan (Winter Backpacking Trip) David Scott
  • Feb 27 (Advanca-a-Rama at NGCSU) Martha & Paul Passman
  • (Ski Trip) Jim Pierce
  • LCS Winter Break (13-21)
  • March (Day Hike) Jeff & Amy Tennant
  • Taste of the Mountains Roger Greer/ David Scott
  • April (Climbing Trip)
  • LCS Spring Break (3-11)
  • May (Day Canoe Trip)
  • (RAFB Air Show: May 1-2) http://www.robins.af.mil/ Jeff & Amy Tennant
  • June 6-12 (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, Scoutland, November 13-15, 2009
Wood Badge 2010, Camp Rainey Mountain, April 23-25 & May 14-16, 2010

Here are the Troop Elections Results:

  • 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
  • #1 Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
  • Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
  • #2 Patrol Leader: John Passman
  • Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
  • #3 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

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Troop News & Updates (9/15/09)

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

Announcements:
If you would like to lead a Troop Outing, Event, or Merit Badge this year contact Roger Greer.
Anyone interested in taking Personal management (See Kevin McCraney.)


Troop Calendar for 2009-10

  • Sept 14, 21, 28 (7:30-8pm)& Oct 3rd Aviation Merit Badge taught by Chris Mihok (Mondays from 7:30-8pm & Saturday Morning 10am at the Airport.
  • Sept 19 (Fly Fishing) Jennifer & Brian/ Jim Pierce (see Martha Passman for details)
  • Sept 26-27 (Silver Comet Trail) David Scott/ Roger Greer (see Jim Pierce for details) Cost $30
  • Oct 3-4 (Jack’s River Trail) Backpacking Trek (see Trey Greer to sign-up) Cost $30
TBA (LCMS Roundup)
Oct 17-18 (Gold Rush Booth) Co-lead Jim Pierce and Allyson David
Oct 23-25 Etowah Fall Camp-O-ree (see Kevin McCraney for details)
County Campground on Old Federal Rd in Forsyth County
(Advanced padding trip for Older Scouts)
Nov 13-15 (Backpacking Trip) Roger Greer /Samuel Roys
Dec 7 Fall Court of Honor
Dec 5-6 (Climbing Trip) Roger Greer/ David Scott/ Samuel Roys
Dec 14 Christmas Bowling Match

Jan (Winter Backpacking Trip) David Scott
Feb 27 (Advanca-a-Rama at NGCSU) Martha & Paul Passman
(Ski Trip) Jim Pierce
LCS Winter Break (13-21)
March (Day Hike) Jeff & Amy Tennant
Taste of the Mountains Roger Greer/ David Scott
April (Climbing Trip)
LCS Spring Break (3-11)
May (Day Canoe Trip)
(RAFB Air Show: May 1-2) http://www.robins.af.mil/ Jeff & Amy Tennant
June 6-12 (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, Scoutland, November 13-15, 2009
Wood Badge 2010, Camp Rainey Mountain, April 23-25 & May 14-16, 2010

Here are the Troop Elections Results:

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
#1 Patrol Leader: Davis Gabriel
Assistant Leader: Grant Lytch
#2 Patrol Leader: John Passman
Assistant Leader: Eric Niconovich
#3 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