COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 29, 2006
Meeting was called to order and all were welcomed to a new year by Chairperson Ed Hook. Others present were: Larry Groseclose, Becky George, Pops Griffin, Jon Hoover, Joanne Bagley, JB Jones, Rick Micolucci , Nadine Hook and Ray Ramberger.
SCOUTMASTER- Pops reported that September 28th has been set for Court of Honor at the cabin. Secretary to send out invites for this meeting to parents. After the Court, the upcoming year schedule and Discipline Policy will be presented to the parents. Secretary to have Welcome Packets available for distribution to all. PLC meeting was held August 22, and the tentative trip schedule for the year was set.
OUTDOORS- Ray distributed copies of the tentative schedule for the year. Some changes will have to be made: Rocketry weekend cannot be held at Upper Oxford Park due to booked and another site must be chosen and may include a date change especially since it is OA weekend. Suggestions were given by the committee. Joanne will look into changing summer camp dates since it coincides with the trip to Philmont. For the trip to Raystown, inquiries will be made into making reservations to stay at the nearby scout camp. Tentative program as now:
ADVANCEMENT- Joanne reported that Mark needs a Board for Silver Palm and the new boys need physical fitness to be Tenderfoot. Since last year the troop has earned 56 merit badges, 4 World Conservation, 1 mile swim award. One Scout is working on his Eagle project and two other Scouts are obtaining projects. She stressed we must have committee members registered with council to sit on boards. At this time Rick and Ed will be registered as members, will look into others. Adults must take Youth Protection Course and this may be done online now. She advised we name a Patrol Advisor for the new scouts. She also wanted to know what reports she needed at meetings to conserve paper, ink and time. It was agreed reports for partial merit badges and ranks were needed and she only needs to make a copy for Pops and one or two to pass around to the committee for review. For Eric’s long term of service, it was discussed to honor him this year. Plans will be made at a later date. Joanne reported that there is new Troop Master program and it was agreed for her to purchase it.
EQUIPMENT- Larry reported that he purchased a splitting maul for firewood. He showed some tent choices and the committee agreed that they preferred the dome tents. He would research further and purchase one to inspect before more were bought. England’s cannot fix stove so Pops ordered part and will fix. Joanne bought a new drink cooler. Larry reported that we need some more coolers and Mark Vining is looking into possibilities for new/another fixture on tree for more connections.
TREASURER- Rick agreed to stay with Treasurer until the first of the year by which a willing, interested successor can be found. No reports were given.
PR- JB will be handling paper PR and Jon will handle the website and requested pictures.
During the reports, each committee chair was asked to continue. All will continue with the exception of treasurer at the end of the year and secretary. Ed reported that Nadine thought it was time for change and asked if anyone was interested in the job of secretary. Becky George volunteered and will take over at the next meeting. Ed thanked Pops and a Scout who were the only scouts who showed up and packed the 400 takeouts for the Grange BBQ on August 26. Troop 13 will be doing parking at the Oxford Festival, Locust Street, Aug 31 and Sept 4.
Next meeting will be held September 26th at 7:00.