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"
  

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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