Welcome to the Troop 479 home page!

Troop 479 is part of the Foothills District of the Atlanta Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.

Purpose of the BSA

The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal fitness training for youth.

Specifically, the BSA endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society.

Our mission is to help our boys become responsible, confident, Godly young men, and to have fun while doing so.

Our Upcoming Events!!

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Rock Creek Backpacking/Dump Camping Nov 14~15

Mad Mad Whirled Lock-in Dec 18

Philmont 2010

Annual Health and Medical form

Adult Leader Training Opportunities

Be sure to take advantage of the on line leadership training opportunities. From the comfort of your home computer you can take Youth Protection Training, Boy Scout Leader Fast Start, Safety Afloat, Safe Swim Defense, Troop Committee Challenge and Hazardous Weather.

Just go to http://olc.scouting.org .

Click on the course you want to take and log in to your account. After successfully completing the course, You can print out the completion card. Be sure to show this to Brian Chaney so it can be entered in the Troop records. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one. For this you will need your account number from the front of your BSA membership card. If you don't have a membership card, see Brian Chaney to get registered with the Troop.

Remember every Scout deserves a trained leader!

A Guide to the Operation of Troop 479

Click below to sign up for Philmont in 2010

Don’t just say the Scout Oath, live the Scout Oath!

Scout Oath (or Promise)

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.

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We are sponsored by:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
2922 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
770-971-4600

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Meeting Time and Place

Holy Trinity is located on Sandy Plains Rd. next to the Post Office. The troop meets in Fellowship Hall. Meetings are held on Monday nights at 7:30 PM. Click here for a map showing the location of the church.

Troop Organization

Scouting is boy-led. Troop 479 practices the patrol method. The Senior Patrol Leader leads all meetings and outings. We currently have four patrols of about 5 Scouts each. We have several Assistant Scoutmasters who work closely with the patrols, and a very active Troop Committee.

Leaders

Our troop leaders are:

	Scoutmaster	Committee Chair
	Rob Taylor	Doug Polley
	770-565-2675	404-357-4023
	robsan_@msn.com	dpolley@maxairinc.com

Advancement

Advancement is an important feature of the Scouting program, culminating in the earning of the Eagle award. Our program is designed to help each new scout achieve First Class rank within the first year in the troop. Campouts are designed to reinforce scouting skills. The troop's program changes as the scout gains experience, allowing him to advance to Star, Life and eventually Eagle.

Junior Leader Training

Scouting is boy-led, but to effectively lead, the scout must be trained. Training is offered to each Scout as he moves into leadership positions within the troop.

Troop Visits

Webelos Dens and others interested in visiting the troop are asked to call the Scoutmaster at least two weeks in advance.

Religious Awards

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church offers the entire God and Country award series for all young men and women attending a Protestant church. For middle school aged boys, the church offers the God and Church award, and for high-schoolers, the Living Faith award.

The troop encourages scouts who are not Protestant to earn the religious award of their faith through their church or synagogue. All scouts earning a religious award are recognized by the troop.

Summer Camp

Our troop attends summer camp every year at Camp Woodruff in the beautiful north Georgia mountains. We usually attend camp in the middle of June. While at camp, the scouts have an opportunity to earn merit badges, go white water rafting, learn about nature and have fun. Older scouts have the opportunity for high adventure programs, including mountain biking, rappelling and a more adventurous rafting trip.