Here is a quick update on our trip for this weekend. So far we have the following signed up: Adult Bates Hal 1 Burton Jim 1 Chrismon Michael 1 Lakey Bart 1 Martz Robert 1 Maynard John 1 Mills Cecil 1 Paonessa Nestor 1 Sartin Wes 1 Steed Derek 1 Adult Total 10 Scout Burton Will 1 Chrismon Matthew 1 DuPree Zachary 1 Easter Dylan 1 Lakey Hunter 1 Martz Sean 1 Pittman Zach 1 Sartin Charlie 1 Simpson Jack 1 Sommer Clayton 1 Steed Ryan 1 Stewart Jacob 1 Scout Total 12 Grand Total 22 Cost will be $10.00 for gas, please bring cash for easy distribution, and money is also needed for Friday dinner & Sunday lunch on the road) . We will need the following to drive and maybe one more if additional scouts sign up - Hal Bates (8), Mike Chrismon (4), Bart Lakey (7) & Rob Martz (5). Should you have any questions, please let me know. Hal Bates Scoutmaster - Troop 17 http://www.ScoutTroop17.org <http://www.scouttroop17.org/> 2204 Teal Court Burlington, NC 27215 HM: 336.585.1962 WK: 336.586.1325 MB: 336.269.2215 From: troop.list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:troop.list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John Maynard Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 4:07 PM To: undisclosed-recipients Subject: T17 Backpacking Trip - Appalachian Trail - Hotsprings, NC Hi Folks, we are ready and will be hitting the trail in just a few weeks. We have planned a fantastic Backpacking Trip on the Appalachian Trail in the Ashville, NC area. This will be a great opportunity for the boys to experience the World Renowned Trail as well as how to prepare for and endure a weekend in the mountain wilderness. Date: 4/13/12 to 4/15/12 (Normal times - Leave 4:30p Friday Return early afternoon Sunday) Location: Hotsprings, NC Cost: TBD (Gas $ plus Friday dinner & Sunday lunch on the road) Registration: http://www.scouttroop17.org/permission (separate forms for each participant, please) It is appreciated to have all scouts and participating adults to register for this trip as soon as possible for planning purposes. Transportation is our main need. You can find more info, maps, files & photos on our website location: https://sites.google.com/site/scouttroop17/camping/campgrpbp/campdestspr ing It will be important to participate in the next 2 (excluding Spring Break on the 3rd) troop meetings for training and information. Thank you and I look forward to having you aboard! John Maynard