The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Bill Day, Chairman.

Matthew D’Antonio, Committee Member

Bill Day, Chairman

Becky George, Secretary

Jim George, Advancement Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Pops Griffin, Scoutmaster

John Grim, Committee Member

Larry Groseclose, Asst Scoutmaster

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

Ray Ramberger, Outdoor Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Brian Urig, Committee Member

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Asst Scoutmaster

Ken Arni, Committee Member

Joanne Bagley, Committee Member

Ed Hook, Committee Member

Nadine Hook, Committee Member

J.B. Jones, Committee Member

Rick Micolucci, Committee Member

Tom Morgan, Committee Member

Eric Todd, Committee Member

CHAIRMAN — Bill reported:

Christmas Tree Sales were discussed. Bill Day will contact Cameron’s for information and procedure.

Scouts will be required to work Thursday thru Sunday for four weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops reported:

The following two scouts have received their Boards of Review for rank of Eagle Scout and one additional board was scheduled.

Mr. Urig voiced concern regarding the possible Board of Review for a Life Scout, as based upon his experience with this scout in school and he asked that he be allowed to sit on any BOR for this scout. Discussion followed regarding scout and his scouting career. The committee was not in agreement regarding this matter. Mr. Grim explained the Board of Review process for all ranks and the rights of a Scout to receive a BOR. Mr. George (Advancement Chair) asked Mr. Grim to oversee any BOR for this particular scout. Committee decide that in the future, to avoid any questions regarding eligibility for rank of Eagle, a scout’s career must be very carefully examined at the BOR for the rank of Life Scout. If there are any doubts about a Scout’s behavior/character, the rank of Life would be denied and the scout would be given additional time to make improvements.

PLC meeting was held on August 14^th and the yearly activities and trips were decided and scheduled. It was decided that one adult and one scout are to plan each trip together, but the adult should not be the scout’s parent/guardian.

Upcoming Events include:

• September 4^th: Scout work session @ OARA grounds @ 6:30pm.
• September ?: Complete Shotgun merit badge requirements for five scouts; Jim George to coordinate with Larry Groseclose and Jim Jordan for specific date and time.
• September 26^th — 28^th: Backpacking weekend scheduled
• September 26^th — 28^th: Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship and Ordeal weekend is scheduled. One scout is an Ordeal Candidate planning to participate.
• September 27^th — Jennersville Hospital Health Fair @ New London Township building. Mrs. Russell is coordinating this event in conjunction with the Medicine merit badge.

OUTDOORS — Ray reported:

Adult Leaders/Committee members were asked to provide updated driver information.

ADVANCEMENT —Jim reported:

Fall Court of Honor has been scheduled for October 9^th at 7:00pm at the cabin. Invitations will be distributed to the scouts in early September.

Election of new Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders need to be held on September11th in order to offer other scouts the opportunity to earn leadership requirements necessary for future rank advancements. This should occur every six months, as protocol.

Numerous Boards of Review are to be scheduled for September and October:

September 11^th: One Eagle Scout (second Silver Palm)

One Scout (Tenderfoot and 2^nd Class)

One Tenderfoot (2^nd Class)

The following scouts qualify for BORs, as per Mr. George’s records:

Life Scout: 3 Star Scouts

Tenderfoot and 2^nd Class: Two Scouts

Scout: one member

EQUIPMENT — No report (Equipment Chair is currently vacant)

TREASURER — No report

PUBLIC RELATIONS — No report

SECRETARY - Becky reported:

• Thank you letters were sent to all individuals who contributed their time and facility for the Citizenship in the Community merit badge in June.
• Tenderfoot requirements were completed on May 29^th.
• Personal Fitness merit badge work was completed on August 28^th. Paperwork from the scouts is due on September 11th in order to complete this merit badge.

Mr. Urig made the suggestion to change the weekly Scout Meeting time from 7:00pm to 6:30pm. It was agreed that the matter would be discussed with the parents at the Fall Court of Honor in October before a decision is made.

Mr. Urig made the suggestion to change the monthly Committee Meeting time from 7:00pm to 6:30pm. It was agreed that the change would go into effect starting with the September meeting.

Mr. Ramberger mentioned Toys for Tots Christmas toy drive in Stroudsburg, Pa. Details to follow.

On a motion by Bill Day, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:45 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 23^rd, 2008 @ 6:30pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary