Troop News & Updates (8/24/09)

Announcements:

• Welcome Greg & Patrick Barber to Troop 303!!!
• Any one who would like to help is welcome. Direction questions to (706)531-5104 or email back at: treygr@gmail.com. Next Work Day is Saturday, August 29 at Yahoola Creek (8am till Done.) Trey’s Eagle Project: Building the Swings at Lumpkin County Park & Recreation (Yahoola Creek) See Trey for details. Here are a few photos from past weekend’s work days. http://picasaweb.google.com/rogergreer311/TreySEagleProject?feat=directlink
• If you would like to lead a Troop Outing or Event this year is Roger Greer.
  

Troop Calendar for 2009-10

• TBA (Day Hike) Allyson & Andy David
• (Day Bike Trail) Allyson & Andy David/ David Scott
• Sept 14, 21, 28 & Oct 3rd Aviation Merit Badge
• taught by Chris Mihok (Mondays from 7:30-8pm & Saturday Morning 10am at the Airport.
• Sept 12 (Day Fishing Trip) Jennifer & Brian/ Jim Pierce/ Martha Passman
• Sept 19-20 (Silver Comet Trail) Jim Pierce / David Scott
• (LCMS Roundup)
• Oct 23-25 (Etowah Fall Camp-O-ree) Kevin McCraney
• County Campground on Old Federal Rd in Forsyth County
• (Advanced padding trip for Older Scouts)
• Oct 17-18 (Gold Rush Booth) Co-lead Jim Pierce
• (Jack River’s Backpacking Trail) Samuel Roys
• Nov (Climbing Trip) Roger Greer
• Dec 7 Fall Court of Honor
• Dec 14 Christmas Bowling Match
• Dec (Backpacking Trip) Roger Greer/ David Scott/ Samuel Roys
• 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 attached 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

Announcements:

• We went to welcome Greg & Patrick Barber to Troop 303!!!

• Trey’s Eagle Project: Building the Swings at Lumpkin County Park & Recreation (Yahoola Creek) See Trey for details. Here are a few photos from this past weekend’s work days. http://picasaweb.google.com/rogergreer311/TreySEagleProject?feat=directlink
  

Next Work Days will be:

• Friday, August 14th at Scout Hut from 4-7pm
• Sunday, August 16th at Scout Hut from 2-7pm

Any one who would like to help out on that dates please give me a call
at: (706)531-5104 or email back at: treygr@gmail.com. So that I can plan
on you being there. Trey

• Please double check troop data sheet for correct addresses, phone number, and email addresses. Thank you. Roger Greer

• Troop Calendar is coming along, see details below. I need all adult leaders to meet with me next Monday during recreation time (7pm) to talking about outings and what is your roles as a outing leader? (Scheduling, Adult Leadership, Youth Leadership, Tour Permits, Permission form and more...) Bring your questions. If you would like to add something to the calendar, we can always do that. Roger Greer

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
• Jr Assist Scoutmaster: Will Passman, Trey Greer

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

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

Troop Calendar for 2009-10

August (Day Hike) Allyson & Andy David

(Day Bike Trail) Allyson & Andy David/ David Scott

Sept (Silver Comet Trail) Jim Pierce / David Scott

(Day Fishing Trip) Jennifer & Brian/ Jim Pierce/ Martha Passman

(LCMS Roundup)

Oct (Etowah Fall Camp-O-ree: Oct 23-25) Kevin McCraney

(Advanced padding trip for Older Scouts)
(Gold Rush Booth) Co-lead Jim Pierce
(Jack River’s Backpacking Trail) Samuel Roys
Nov (Climbing Trip) Roger Greer

Dec (Backpacking Trip) Roger Greer/ David Scott/ Samuel Roys
Jan (Winter Backpacking Trip) David Scott
Feb (Advanca-a-Rama at NGCSU: Feb 27th) Martha & Paul Passman
(Ski Trip) Jim Pierce
LCS Winter Break (13-21)
March (Day Hike)
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/
June/July (Summer Camp) David Scott

News for NEGA Council:

Fall Camporee 2009, Oct 23-25, 2009, County Campground on Old Federal Rd in Forsyth County

Powder Horn 2009
16 or older by September 1st, 2009
Camp Rainey Mountain, Sept 12-13, 2009
Whitewater Express, Ocoee Camp, Sept 26-27, 2009
Scoutland, October 10-11, 2009

Advance-a-rama, Feb 27th at NGCSU

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


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 News (4-27-09)

Announcements:

* Please pay up on your scout accounts. We have a lot money tied up with Summer Camp 2009 this year. If you need an updated personal account summary sheet see TJ Gabriel
* May 1st: Camp Woodruff Balance Final payment due: $120
* If you have not completed a new annual physical for this year, please do so ASAP. (Questions to Cara Barrentine.)
* Please bring your Scout book on Monday nights.
* Trey’s work days for his Eagle Project: TBA
* Justin Scott & Ethan David completed their Scout Rank Requirements, last night.


* May 2-3: Canoeing Trek $30
o Meet at the Troop Hut Saturday Morning at 9:30am
o Departing for Reservoir at 10am, After lunch paddling the Chestatee River
o Camping at Appalachian Outfitters on Hwy 60
o Sunday Morning Paddling TBA (Maybe Etowah River HWY 9 to Castleberry Bridge.)
1. John Passman (need permission form)
2. Grant Lytch
3. Braden Barrentine (Sat Only)
4. Sam Barrentine (Sat Only)
5. Joseph Head (need permission form)
6. Landon Tennant
7. Justin Scott (need permission form)
8. Damian Mobley
9. Trey Greer
10. Jacob Walden (need permission form)
11. Luke Herbert (Grab-master)
12. Paul Passman
13. David Scott
14. Roger Greer
15. Jeff Barrentine (Sat Only)
16. Mr. Tennant



o We are starting to draft on the 2009-2010 Troop 303 Calendar. Adult Leaders & Parents please help us by volunteering to lead a outing or trip next year.


o May 4: Regular Scout Meeting


* We are rescheduling the May 4th, Troop Committee Meeting at 6pm for May 11th (Senior Patrol Leadership Meeting 6pm) Adult Leaders & Parents please attend.


* Spring Court of Honor???


* May 31-June 6: Summer Camp at Woodruff 2009

Adult Coordinator: Jim Pierce
Camp Dues: $280


Adults: Jim Pierce (except Wed), Paul Passman (All week), David Scott ??, Jeff Barrentine ???, Tom Campell (2 days)

1. Grant Lytch
2. Luke Hebert
3. Braden Barrentine
4. Sam Barrentine
5. Eric Niconovich
6. Danny Niconovich
7. Michael Pierce
8. John Passman
9. Davis Gabriel
10. Landon Tennant
11. Jacob Walden
12. Justin Scott
13. Micah Mihok
14. Daniel Mihok
15. Joseph Head
16. Ethan David


* Summer Long Backpacking Trek (AT NC/VA: July 6-17 or 12-24)
* LCS 2009-10 school year start August 7th for students.


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"

Troop News & Updates (4/20/09)

Announcements:

• Please pay up on your scout accounts. We have a lot money tied up with Summer Camp 2009 this year. If you need an updated personal account summary sheet see TJ Gabriel
• If you have not completed a new annual physical for this year, please do so ASAP. (Questions to Cara Barrentine.)
• Please bring your Scout book on Monday nights.
• Trey’s work days for his Eagle Project: TBA
  

We had a wonderful Climbing Weekend on April 17-19. Thank you Paul Passman and David Scott for your help. Here are few photos:
http://picasaweb.google.com/rogergreer311/SandrockApril2009?feat=directlink
(Jacob Walden, Michael Pierce, Kaleb Hunt, Justin Scott, Davis Gabriel, Grant Lytch , Trey Greer , and John Passman)
Adults: Paul Passman, David Scott, Roger Greer, Scott Gooch

• May 1st: Camp Woodruff Balance Final payment due: $120
• May 2-3: Canoeing Trek $30
• Drafting on the 2009-2010 Troop 303 Calendar
• May 4: Troop Committee Meeting 6pm (Senior Patrol Leadership Meeting 6pm)
• Spring Court of Honor???
  

May 31-June 6: Summer Camp at Woodruff
April 1st: Camp Woodruff 2nd deposit due: $100
February 1st: Camp Woodruff 1st Deposit Due: $60
May 31-June 6, 2009
Woodruff Summer Camp
Adult Coordinator: Jim Pierce
Camp Dues: $280
Promo Video – Woodruff: Just follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEROoEJUuSM.

Adults: Jim Pierce (except Wed), Paul Passman (All week), Scott Gooch (3 days), David Scott ??, Jeff Barrentine ???, Tom Campell (2 days)

1. Grant Lytch
2. Luke Hebert
3. Braden Barrentine
4. Sam Barrentine
5. Eric Niconovich
6. Danny Niconovich
7. Michael Pierce
8. Nick Gooch
9. John Passman
10. Davis Gabriel
11. Landon Tennant
12. Jacob Walden
13. Justin Scott
14. Damian Mobley
15. Micah Mihok
16. Daniel Mihok
17. Joseph Head
18. Ethan David

• Summer Long Backpacking Trek (AT NC/VA: July 6-17 or 12-24)
• LCS 2009-10 school year start August 7th for students.
  

• 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 News (3-27-09)

Announcements:

• Welcome to the five new Scouts and their Family from Pack 357. ( Damion Mobley, Jeffery Tennant, Justin Scott, Joseph Head, Ethan David)
• Thank you, Dean Sockwell for helping us with our troop physicals last night.
• If you have not completed a new annual physical for this year, please do so ASAP. (Questions to Cara Barrentine.)
• Please bring your Scout book on Monday nights.
• Trey's Work Days for his Eagle Project: TBA.
• April 1st will be your last opportunities to sign-up for Summer Camp before we start giving back some of the 9 spaces left we reserved.
• March 26th: Taste of the Mountains (See Roger Greer for details.)
  
• April 1st: Camp Woodruff 2nd deposit due: $100
• February 1st: Camp Woodruff 1st Deposit Due: $60 We have 11 scouts sign-up with only 9 open spot left. Sign-up today!
• May 31-June 6, 2009 Woodruff Summer Camp

Adult Coordinator: Jim Pierce
Camp Dues: $280
Promo Video - Woodruff: Just follow this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEROoEJUuSM.

• April 18-19: Canoe Trek
• Spring Court of Honor (April 20)
• April 25th: Side by Side Community Service Day
• May 1st: Camp Woodruff Balance due: $120
• May 2-3: Rock Climbing Trek
• May 4: Troop Committee Meeting 6pm (Senior Patrol Leadership Meeting 6pm)
• May 31-June 6: Summer Camp at Woodruff ($280)
  
1. Grant Lytch
2. Luke Hebert
3. Braden Barrentine
4. Sam Barrentine
5. Eric Niconovich
6. Danny Niconovich
7. Michael Pierce
8. Nick Gooch
9. John Passman
10. Davis Gabriel
11. Landon Tennant
• Summer Long Backpacking Trek (AT NC/VA: July 6-17 or 12-24)

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