Several Advancement changes took place as of 1/1/2010 for ranks and there has been a new merit badge added: Scuba Diving. See the following link for requirements.

Friends of Scouting (FOS) 2010 has officially begun!

Brochures and pledge cards will be available at upcoming Troop meetings and handed out at the Feburary 22nd Court of Honor, or you can set up a contribution online using the following website address:

Yes, you are - at least until you pass your knowledge on! Sign up as a Merit Badge Counselor today!

Below is a list of Merit Badges where we DO NOT have an active counselor in Troop 69. I know of one scout, at least, who asked about Indian Lore. If you can handle it - sign up today. Contact Chris Dietel for details dietelc@comcast.net

This merit badge clinic is being hosted by Troop 1717 and Cross of Life
Lutheran Church in Roswell Ga. Go to www.meritbadge.info for signups. See ASM Chris Dietel for blue cards. Please coordinate with other T69 scouts to arrive and check in as a unit - T69 is not formally coordinating a group to attend.

Go to www.meritbadge.info for signups. See ASM Chris Dietel for blue cards prior to the event.

Troop 143 and our chartering organization, Johns Creek United Methodist Church, are proud to host the T143 2010 Merit Badge Clinic on Saturday February 20, 2010.

Registration deadline is January 9th 2010 for this 1/30/2010 event. There are a few merit badge classes accepting Scouts. Go to www.meritbadge.info to sign up.