From: Matt Bib
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Subject: ePeacemaker010208

Please refer to the News page of the troop website for updated/current news!

Happy New Year!

At our last troop meeting we held troop and patrol elections for the new term. Our new SP, has made the remaining leadership assignments. And he and I have assigned Instructors and Junior Assistant Scoutmasters. All leaders should try to attend tomorrow's PLC. Those who cannot should let their superior SPL, ASPL or PL know.

SPL: Chris Gosling
ASPL: Kevin Neff (Patrols), Matt King (Junior Leaders)
Scribe: Nikhil Rao
Quartermaster: Zachary Zinner
Librarian: Stephen Salyer
Historian: Andrew Mason
Bugler: Joaquin Martinez
Troop Guide: Sam Bailey
OA Troop Representative: Bryan Bailey
Instructor: Matt Coyle, Cole Motley, Nate Smith
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster: Shane Chanpimol, Paul Fagan, Will King, Nate Litwin, Martin Martinez, Jack Neff

	Patrol Leader	Patrol Quartermaster	Assistant Patrol Leader
Warrior Patrol	Joel Rice	Billy Biddle	Thomas Camper
Brave Patrol	Lucas Leone	Peter Lauser	Ron Hanima
Cherokee Patrol	Matthew Morris	Morgan Crowder	Michael Krueger

PLC
Thursday @ 6:00 PM. All new youth leaders are expected to attend.

Troop Meeting
Thursday @ 7:00 PM. Younger Scouts will continue to work on rank advancement and should bring their handbooks. Older Scouts will continue to work on their merit badges or on their Eagle requirements. $15.00 due for January camping.

Troop Committee Meeting
Sunday, January 6 @ 7:00 PM. All troop leaders and parents are encouraged to attend. Adult participation and input is necessary to run a successful program.

Freedom Trail District Roundtable & Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, January 9 @ 7:00 PM at Limestone Presbyterian Church. All unit leaders are encouraged to attend Roundtable. All troop OA members are encouraged to attend the Chapter Meeting. Please let Matt Bib know if you need a ride to the Chapter Meeting.

Merit Badge College 2008
January 12 AND February 2, 2008 @ George Reed Middle School. Provided by Three Rivers District. Scouts must attend two sessions. So long as they complete all prerequisites and homework they'll earn the badges they sign up for. A great way to complete Eagle-required badges that aren't offered at summer camp or during the troop year. Scout Registration Forms were due on October 25. Be sure to complete all Prerequisites and blue merit badge cards prior to January 12.
- MB Prerequisites - MB Worksheets -

Camping: Roosevelt Scout Reservation (Frostbite)
January 18-20, 2008. Scouts will brave the cold at Roosevelt while camping in Adirondack shelters. Activities will include firebuilding, cooking and hiking. $15.00 due January 3.

Summer Camp 2008
August 10-16 @ Rodney Scout Reservation. A non-refundable $25.00 deposit is due at the January 31 troop meeting. For complete details click here.

Florida Sea Base 2009
Crew size/availability and trek dates will be known as early as February 15. However, before January 15 I need to know who in the troop is interested and committed to attending. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit will be due as soon as we receive our assignments. For complete details click here.

OA 2008 Lodge Dues
Members of Nentego Loge 20 should pay their dues now. Dues are now $15.00. Pay online here or turn cash/check payment in to Matt Bib if you haven't already mailed your payment.

Matt Bib
Scoutmaster, Troop #70
www.troop70peacemakers.com