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

CHAIRMAN — Ed sent out an email before meeting to inform committee of his desire to step down from his current committee position in the near future.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops reported:

Adult leaders had a great time @ summer camp this year, as did the scouts.

Scouts will be responsible for planning all trips this upcoming year. Tour permits will be due 2 weeks prior to trip. Worksheets are available to help scouts plan trips.

PLC meeting was held August 22^nd and September events were planned as were the tentative trips for the year.

Upcoming Events for the month include:

• Thursday, September 6^th — Opening meeting for fall; painting sleds/cleaning out lockers @ cabin — class "B" uniforms.
• Thursday, September 20^th will be "Webelos Night" at the cabin with Packs 252 and 213. These Packs have called and shown interest in joining Troop for OARA camping trip in September.
• Friday, September 21 thru Sunday, September 23 — Camping @ OARA grounds. Rocket kits? Joanne to contact JB for information.
• Thursday, September 27^{th -} Court of Honor (originally) scheduled (was rescheduled after the meeting for Thursday, October 4^th). Secretary to prepare invitations; suggested that refreshments be served — who will be responsible for coordinating?
• Fall Chix BBQ Fundraiser for Troop — Saturday, October 13^th (was rescheduled after the meeting for Saturday, November 17^th). Secretary to print and distribute tickets to Scouts — who will be responsible for coordinating?

Next PLC meeting will be on September 25th, 2007 @ the Vining’s (7pm).

Scheduled Board of Reviews: one First Class Scout to Star Rank on September 6^th.

OUTDOORS — Ray reported:

Permission slips, menus and shopping are all the responsibility of the scout "planning" the trip for the month. Need adults to look over schedule and "co-chair" and assist the scout with the scheduled trips and to be responsible for the collection of the permission slips and the money.

Bike Trip: need shorter distances so the younger scouts can get an opportunity to earn the Bicycling Badge.

Discussion of upcoming trips…..

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

ADVANCEMENT — Jim reported:

• Upcoming Court of Honor — 51 Merit Badges will be awarded; 3 Rank Advancements including:One Scout to Tenderfoot, one second class scout to to 1^st Class and one First Class to Star.

EQUIPMENT - Larry reported:

• Mark Vining says trailer paperwork is in the process of being transferred. Needs fender work and new tires, lettering/paint; wire shelving; over-all servicing.
• Buyer for old trailer? Keep trailer for additional storage of equipment?
• Discussion in regards to Quartermaster vs. scout in charge of trip prepare trailer for trips — inform QM of any items missing, etc.
• Wish List was discussed with an Eagle Scout and two parents to include new canoes, camping items, dutch ovens, etc.
• Pops priced new canoe trailers
• Discussion regarding existing and new canoes

TREASURER — Mark reported:

• Account standings were distributed @
• Report of Troop funds
• Discussion of "Equipment Fund"
• Over/Under — to return to Troop Checking Account

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Jon reported:

• NO REPORT
• Tammy would like to submit an article to the Community Courier to cover the Philmont Trip — 1-2 lines from each participating scout.

SECRETARY - Becky reported:

• NO REPORT

OLD BUSINESS —

• Bill Day announced that the Grays Nichols Post No. 1779, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Oxford, Pa donated two checks to the Troop to fulfill the wishlist. Secretary to send thank you.

Next meeting will be held on September 25th, 2007 @ 7:00.

Becky George, Committee Secretary