We are trying to get a final count and plan the trip this weekend. If you or your scout plans to attend the trip to McAfee Knob, please register by this evening (Registration <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFdQQzY4YkR3T i1aNG43bW5taEU4WVE6MQ#gid=5> & Permission Form) so we can have a final planning count. Tonight, we will be working on backpacking and cold weather skills and need all participants, present at the meeting. Bates Hal Lander Tee Maynard John Steed Derek Adult Total 4 Beck Walker Lander Watson Sommer Clayton Steed Michael Ryan Scout Total 5 Grand Total 9 Thank you for your prompt attention. **Journalism Merit badge: Please bring any and all homework to turn in this evening.** John Maynard From: John Maynard [mailto:John@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 12:19 PM To: Troop 17 - List (List@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx); Wordpress T17 Update (nofa449maqo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) Subject: T17 Backpacking Trip - McAfee Knob Hello folks, it's time to climb another mountain. We will be backpacking next Friday Nov. 11-13. Our schedule showed a "coastal" hike that has been postponed due to the hurricane damage to the trails in that area. We are now planning a Virginia Mountain hike to McAfee Knob on the Appalachian Trail <https://sites.google.com/site/scouttroop17/camping/campgrpbp/mcafee> (click for more info). This hike is listed as the most "photographed" section of the AT. Date: Friday November 11-13 Leave: 4:30p from the Scout Hut Return: 2p +/- Sunday 13th Cost: TBD (most likely gas $ + food on the road) Register: Registration <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFdQQzY4YkR3T i1aNG43bW5taEU4WVE6MQ#gid=5> & Permission Form (Online Form) We are now using a new "Online" Registration system (Scouts & Adults) which also doubles as the Permission Form for the scouts. This is important for the Adults as well as Scout registration. This produces a report that we will use for our trip planning so please register early so we don't miss anyone, by clicking this link: Registration <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFdQQzY4YkR3T i1aNG43bW5taEU4WVE6MQ#gid=5> & Permission Form. As always and is most important for "High Adventure" trips, we will be covering all details during the meeting prior to the trip (next Tuesday) so we need all scouts present (ready to take notes). We will be covering meal prep and seeing a Backpack demonstration and "shakedown". Any participating dads will greatly benefit as well. If you are not on the registration list, we will assume you are not on the trip. We do not need to know if you are not attending. This helps reduce emails. Thanks and we look forward to next weekend. See you Tuesday! John Maynard