Aviation Merit Badge

On Saturday, Feb. 1st, the troop will be participating with the EAA Young Eagles program at the Hickory airport and have the opportunity to earn the Aviation merit badge.  This will be a great chance to earn an awesome merit badge!  Part of the course will include the chance to to take a short (15-20 min) flight with a fully credentialed pilot from the Hickory area.  We will meet at the airport at 9am and should be able to complete the merit badge sometime shortly after lunch.  There is no cost to participate and other activities will include a visit to the Aviation Museum and the air traffic control tower at the airport.  The Cafe at the airport has a special low-cost lunch deal for the participants of the Young Eagles Program.

However, I need a headcount for them to make arrangements for enough planes and pilots needed.  So, please respond to me via email to let me know if your scout will be there.

Thanks!

Mark

Beech Mtn Ski Trip

Our next activity will be a ski trip to Beech Mountain Ski Resort on Sunday, January 26th.  We will leave the church at 8am on Sunday and return to Hickory around 4:30- 5pm.  The cost for this event is $54 to ski or $57 to snowboard.  This cost includes equipment rental, lift ticket, lunch, and a lesson (normally a $95 value).  Please try to bring exact change, if possible, or bring a check made out to PIEDMONT COUNCIL BSA. We had lots of fun last year skiing at Beech and I hope everyone will be able to make it  this year.  Parents, siblings, and friends are welcome to join us.  Invite a friend to scouting!

If able, please send me an email to let me know if you are attending so that we can ensure enough vehicle space.  Thanks and see you Sunday before 8am.