Meeting was called to order by Ed Hook. Others present were: Joanne Bagley, Jim and Becky George, Pops Griffin, Larry Groseclose, Nadine Hook, Jon Hoover, Rick Micolucci, Ray and Tammy Ramberger and Mark Vining.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops reported:

Three new scouts have joined the Troop from Pack 272 (2) and Pack 252 (1).

There are a few opportunities for Scouts to earn Service Time — color code new fire hydrant; work available at Fire House including upcoming Parade in September — paint fire trucks/fire hall walls; Cemetery in Nottingham.

Upcoming Events include:

• April 26^th — Fulton Bank
• May Meetings to be held @ Upper Oxford Park, Class "C" uniforms.
• May 19 — Chix BBQ

Next PLC meeting may 1st, 2007 @ the Hoover’s (7pm).

Scheduled Board of Reviews: A 2nd Class Scout to 1^st Class on May 3rd

OUTDOORS — Ray reported:

Upcoming Trips include:

• March 31 — Shotgun Shoot @ Oxford Gun Club (10am). (Daytrip) 10 — Noon

• April 27—29 — OA Weekend
• May 4—6 — MANDITORY Philmont Shakedown Weekend
• May 11-13 — Clearing the OACR grounds. Tammy to handle permission slips.

• June 15-16 — Fishing trip, Rock Hall, MD w/ Gunsmoke Charters.

• July 6—20 — Philmont — medical forms need to be returned to council.
• July 8-14 — Summer Camp: Mark Vining to bring down trailer, Larry Groseclose for additional support.
• August 17—19 — Raystown Lake

Tammy announced (again) that all drivers need to supply troop w/ driver’s license #, Insurance Co. name/coverage amount, car make/model, year, etc.

Discussion regarding permission slips and Scouts taking a more active role in activity planning/trip coordinating next year. It was agreed that the slips need to be distributed/returned two weeks prior to trips; discussed how to handle trip planning.

ADVANCEMENT — Jim reported:

• Need Blue Cards from Council.
• Partial merit badges were discussed.
• Eagle Advisor — John Grim; New District Eagle Advisor — Tom Murphy
• Life Scouts from Troop 13 were named to the following leadership positions: Quartermaster, Troop Guide, Troop Scribe and Chaplin's Aide.

Q: Joanne asked for updated roster — Jim to distribute as soon as he receives all applications, etc.

• Troop is in good shape.
• Need to recheck tents; perhaps purchase new smaller tents.
• Larry spoke to a salesperson in Cabella’s regarding "A-frame" tents for Philmont. Mark to "paraphrase" conversation and email to Adult Philmont leaders.
• Need to order one backpacking stove for Philmont.
• To purchase clay targets @ Oxford Gun Club the day of Shotgun Shoot. Hand thrower was discussed.

TREASURER — Kelly reported:

• Reformat the money collection envelopes — to contact J.B. Jones for information.
• Checkbook signature card was taken care of @ bank.
• Discussion of Scouts and Adult Leaders with negative balances in accounts.
• New, updated passbook accounts to distribute Thursday evening.
• Spring Chix BBQ — profit of sales to Scouts (who sold tickets). Fall Chix BBQ — profit of sales to Troop.
• A Scout held a Battle of the Bands for Senior Project and donated $465 to Troop. Need to send letter of thanks and certificate. To acknowledge at picnic.

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Jon reported:

• Continues to post new photos from past scouting events on the website.

SECRETARY - Becky reported:

• To coordinate Chix BBQ sales — money and tickets; Nadine to order chickens and pickup groceries; Mason-Dixon Mechanical to donate sodas (Jim to handle); Herr’s to donate chips (Pops to handle); Tammy to coordinate desserts; Cheryl Russell to donate plastic ware and napkins; Cameron’s to donate charcoal (Larry to handle).
• Thank you notes were sent to: Acme for donating 2 cases of water for Ski Trip, Donald Watterson/Deaver Memorials and Phyllis Deaver.
• Upper Oxford Park is secured for all May meetings and June 7^th picnic.

OLD BUSINESS —

• Christmas Tree Sale proceeds from Cameron’s — Q: How much money was raised?

• Thursday, June 7^th - Troop End of Year picnic will be held from 6pm — 8pm @ Upper Oxford Park. Becky George/Secretary to make up "flyer" and signup sheet for number attending and covered dish. Coordinated by Nadine Hook and Kelly Vining.
• Need to get new parents more active and encourage attendance at Committee Meetings. Suggested info to be added to end of picnic "flyer".
• Saturday, June 9^th — Grange Chix BBQ; Approximately 4-6 scouts needed to help from 9 — 11 packing lunches.

Next meeting will be held on May 29th, 2007 @ 7:00.

Becky George, Committee Secretary