The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday September 23, 2008, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:10 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

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

Ben Jackson, Parent

Ray Ramberger, Outdoor Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Brian Urig, Committee Member

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Asst Scoutmaster

One youth member, Life Scout

Larry Groseclose, Asst Scoutmaster

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

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

OPENING PRESENTATION — One youth member’s Eagle project was presented to Committee for discussion and questions. The project is to build a Prayer Garden at the St. John’s UMC and he plans to begin working by October 1st. His project was approved by Mr. Tom Murphy the previous week. He asked Mr. Day to be his Eagle Advisor and Mr. Day accepted.

CHAIRMAN — Bill Day reported:

Christmas Tree Sales were discussed. Cameron’s (Jeff Laub) is very receptive and accommodating.

Scouts will be required to work Thursday thru Sunday for four weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mr. D’Antonio will be creating a work schedule for Scouts to sign up for shifts. Mr. George and Mr. Ramberger have contacted Underwood Trees who will be supplying 200 #2 local trees; 6’ — 8’ Douglas Fir and Frazier Pine. Troop cost will be $19.00 - $21.00/tree and should sell for $40.00 - $45.00/tree. Mr. Ramberger suggested setting trees upright to display for better sales.

Further discussion will be necessary to determine the breakdown of profits to Troop and how the scout hours worked will be calculated into account dollars.

Advertising was discussed — use of Oxford Firehouse sign, ads on Armstrong Cable, local newspaper ads, flyers, additional signs, etc.

Presentation to parents will occur at Court of Honor.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops Griffin reported:

The following Scout received his Board of Review for rank of Eagle Scout:

One youth member - August 28^th

One member — to be scheduled for October 7^th

Mr. Grim will oversee the Board of Review for one member. Mr. Grim assured the Committee that, as with all BOR’s for Eagle, it would be fair and unprejudiced with issues of concern to be raised and discussed. The following individuals will also sit on his Board of Review: Bill Day (Committee Member), Jim George (Committee Member), Brian Urig (Committee Member), Tom Murphy (Council Representative) and an additional outside individual. Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters are not eligible to sit on these BORs.

Jon Hoover created "Service Time Cards" for Scouts to document service time earned. This will improve recordkeeping for Advancement.

The Scoutmaster for Troop #44 announced that he will be stepping down effective January, 2010. Discussion followed regarding Troop #13 welcoming "transfer" scouts and a possible cap on our Troop membership. Further discussion will be necessary.

Upcoming Events include:

• September 26^th — 28^th: Backpacking weekend scheduled
• September 26^th — 28^th: Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship and Ordeal weekend is scheduledOne youth member is an Ordeal Candidate planning to participate. Two youth members will also be attending as members of OA.
• September 27^th — Jennersville Hospital Health Fair @ New London Park; Mrs. Russell is coordinating for Medicine merit badge.
• October PLC Meeting — TBA
• October 9^th — Court of Honor and Parent’s Meeting at the Cabin starting at 7pm. Invites were sent home with Scouts on September 11^th.
• October ?: Complete Shotgun merit badge requirements for five scouts; to coordinate with Larry Groseclose and Jim Jordan for details.
• October ? — Webelo Pack 252 to visit Troop meeting; TBA
• October 24^th — 26^th — Camporee?

EQUIPMENT — Matt D’Antonio volunteered to fill the current vacancy.

The conditions of both the canoe trailer and equipment trailer were briefly discussed.

ADVANCEMENT —Jim George reported:

One former youth member spoke with Pops on September 4^th and has decided to quit the Troop. If he should want to return, he would be welcome.

Numerous Boards of Review were scheduled in September:

September 11^th: Mark Groseclose (Bronze Palm)

One youth member — Second Class

September 18^th: One youth member — Star

One youth member - Tenderfoot

The following Scouts are ready for BORs, as per Mr. George’s records:

Life: One youth member — scheduled for September 25^th

One youth member — scheduled for September 25^th

1^ST Class: One youth member — scheduled for October 2^nd

The topic of stricter BORs was suggested as necessary for advancement to the rank of Life.

Discussion of meeting structure which will include skills and mentoring was led by Mr. Urig. He suggested that the scouts would benefit from a 10 minute discussion led by the adult "Patrol Mentor" followed by Basic Skill sessions and should be a weekly part of every meeting. Committee agreed and this would be presented to the scouts and introduced in October.

SECRETARY - Becky George reported:

• Thank you letters will be sent to both the Oxford Rotary and Mr. and Mrs. Hannum for donations which were received over the summer, secretary was notified at September meeting.
• Invitations were sent home with scouts for Court of Honor on September 11^th. Email reminder to parents will be sent out one week before event.
• Mrs. Russell will oversee scout service time at Jennersville Health Fair on Saturday, September 27^th. Mr. Jackson will assist her in presenting material to fulfill requirements for Medicine Merit Badge, as well.
• A few scouts did not receive blue cards for merit badges earned at summer camp. Council was contacted and completed blue cards have been issued to both Advancement Chair and scouts; merit badges will be awarded at the Court of Honor.

TREASURER — No report

PUBLIC RELATIONS — No report

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 October 28^th, 2008 @ 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary