Troop 9 has a new assistant scoutmaster, Scott Patterson and John Dennison has returned to the troop as Junior assistant scoutmaster, Welcome to both young men to the Troop 9 staff.

Three scouts have been chosen to attend the District Leader Development Course at Camp Durant in March. Those attending are Joe Reckford, Mike Walston, and John Dennison.

The troop charter will be renewed in March with Dr. Karl Leinfelder as your new Troop Committee Chairman. We ask your continued support for Karl - who has amply demonstrated his capabilities this past year as Advancement Chairman.

Watch for the final details of the barbecue and bake sale in the March Newsletter. The proceeds will be used to purchase the much needed tents which will cost approximately $700.00. Our present budget is $425.00 with expenditures for February/March expected to be about $160.00 for charter renewal and the cost of the Leadership Development Course. Your full cooperation will be needed to make these events a success. Other fund raising projects ar planned for the ensuing year,

NOTE: Please pick your son up after the weekly troop meetings PROMPTLY at 9:00 pm. The building must be closed - locked before the staff goes home and the staff cannot lock up and leave until all boys have left.

The following events are scheduled for the next 6 months. Note that long distance driving has been eliminated due to the current gas shortage. The trips listed should not pose a problem for parents in providing transportation.

March 1st-3rd; 15-17; 29-31; Troop Leadership Development Course; Reckford, Walston; Dennison
March 22nd - 24 - Camporee at Police grounds - Hwy. 86 - boys will hike to site
March 23rd - Campfire at Camporee All adults are urged to attend = bring your family - expect an evening of fun.
March 21st - Board of Review - to pass advancement requirements
April 25th - Court of Honor - presentation of awards for rank advancement and other awards.
April 20th - Conservation Program to be conducted by a botanist from UNC
April - (dates to be announced) - patrols will plan camping independently or other special events or projects - staff will announce  date for a separate camping trip for staff members only
May 4th - Scoutorama - Raleigh - State Fairground
May 17 - 19th - Kerr Lake camping trip for the scout and the dads. The family is invited to bring a picnic lunch on the 19th and spend the day
June 8th - 9th - Order of the Arrow Ordeal
June 20th - Board of Review for Advancement
July 10th - Court of Honor at Camp Reeves. Adults should bring their own supper and bug spray!
July 7th - 13th - Summer camp - Camp Reeves

Unlike a year ago - we are now a busy and active troop. The flustrations of organizing a working committee, searching for a scoutmaster and working with Jim Coke and his overwhelming responsibilities are over. An exciting, rewarding program is underway - and we wish to thank you for your faithful support that has made the committee proud to represent you on behalf of your son. We urge that you continue your support to the new committee, the scout staff and especially to your growing son -the scout.