Troop News

for those going on the Ski Trip.... Mr. Young has called NC and found that helmets are available at the lodge to rent for about $6.00 if you or you son want to rent one for the day....They are not mandatory on the slopes....

If you or your son went to philmont went to Philmont, and he has read the hiking/backpacking merit badge booklet..he is probably close to a sign off on a blue card for it.

Also.... he is real close to be eligible, if not already, to earn his fifty miler patch since he did Philmont. At the next meeting we will discuss the requirements he needs. The Adult Crew Chief of each crew can pick up the paper work at the hut if the entire crew is eligible. Most are and will just need a few hours of trail cleaning, or less, to be eligible for it. He earned it, he should follow up on the paper work for his patch. Also note that th Philmont Ranch has a large selection of hats, shirts and Philmont items (souveniers) available at the following web site in case he would like to purchase more as he earns more....toothoftimetraders.com..same for Seabase.

I happened across a copy of the "Eagletter," a news magazine for Eagles who are members of NESA, National Eagle Scout Association.

It is an interesting magazine with a great deal information in it. If any of our leaders are members, could you start dropping your copy off at the Hut for information if you don't save them...we can keep latest copies in our library.

There is registration available for the University of Scouting...We will have copies available at the Hut this coming Monday if you don't want to register on line....GAC universityofscouting.org with your credit card. They are offering a great variety of courses this year at Gadsen State Community College. There are a great deal of courses are are certificate BSA courses also. Others are interesting and worth your time.... The date is March 7, 2009.

Have a son who is an Eagle? Well..there are several academic scholarships he is eligible for...they start at less than $7500.00 and can be more than $59,000. These forms are available through NESA at NESA.org ..The only ones not eligible are those Eagles attending the U.S. Military Academies.

Remember that January 29th is the Vulcan District Awards Banquet...since our members our all eligible, maybe this year we'll get an award for service in the District. It normally starts at 6:30 PM at the Metropolitan Church of God, close to the Hoover Schools Admin building off of the Acton Road exit.

If your son Eagled this year, he will be invited to the annual Eagle Banquet in March 09 where all the Eagles of 2009 from GAC are anknowledged along with Silver Beaver reciepients.

Thanks for all your support...

YiS Dan S "Delivering the Promise"