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