The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Bill Day, Chairman.

Bill Day, Chairman

Pops Griffin, Scoutmaster

Jim George, Advancement Chair

Larry Groseclose, Equipment Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster

Ray Ramberger, Outdoor Chair, Assistant Scoutmaster

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

Becky George, Secretary

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Assistant Scoutmaster

Ken Arni, Committee Member (inactive)

Joanne Bagley, Committee Member

John Grim, Committee Member (inactive)

Ed Hook, Assistant Scoutmaster

Nadine Hook, Committee Member

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

J.B. Jones, Committee Member (inactive)

Rick Micolucci, Committee Member

Tom Morgan, Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Member (inactive)

Eric Todd, Committee Member (inactive)

CHAIRMAN — Bill reported:

2008 Recharter of Troop #13 — Secretary was notified by Sorin Holland, new District Executive, that a completed adult application for Committee Chair needs to be filed with Council before the end of this week.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops reported:

Cub Scout Troop #272 has folded.

Upcoming Events include:

• Saturday, March 1^st - Annual Awards Banquet: Masonic Temple in Oxford, PA @ 6pm. Vi Carter will handle the food, menu is set, Girl Scouts to help serve/clean up.
• Community Service Time opportunities: March 29^th - Boy Scout Troop #44 Banquet @ Oxford Presbyterian Church @ 6pm. Need scouts to help!
• Tuesday, March 4^th - Next PLC meeting @ Pop’s home @ 7:00 p.m.
• March 14^th - 16^th - Sledding Trip to Oxford Hunting Cabin
• May - Chix BBQ? Further discussion next meeting. Specific Fundraiser Chair needed to oversee project; will announce at banquet.

OUTDOORS — Ray reported:

• March 14^th thru 16^th — Sledding Trip @ Ramberger’s cabin; Ray Ramberger in charge.
• March 29^th: Shotgun Merit Badge @ Camp Horseshoe; for scouts who have started but not completed requirements.
• Saturday, April 26^th — Annual Mulch Sale Fundraiser
• April 25^th thru 27^th — TRIP CANCELLED (following weekend is May trip).
• May 2^nd thru 4^th — Orienteering Trip @ French Creek; Ray Ramberger in charge.
• June 13^th — 15^th : Canoe Trip — Ben Jackson to coordinate trip.
• June 28^th — July 5^th : Science Camp
• July 6^th — July 13^th : Summer Camp
• August TBA — Beach Trip

ADVANCEMENT — Jim reported:

Trip to Chester County CC Council:

• Turned in 4 applications for new scouts to Council.
• Purchased 21 Merit Badges and 3 Advancement Rank patches to be awarded at upcoming Awards Banquet.
• Approximate $600.00 Balance in account, returned check to Treasurer.

Completed 3 Board of Reviews

Various Merit Badges discussed, including Cooking Merit Badge and Backpacking Merit Badge requirements; also various partial merit badge requirements — Scouts must be held accountable for follow up.

"Active Policy" mentioned, as two Eagle Scout candidates are currently "inactive", as per policy. Pops will speak to both Scouts at next opportunity.

Laptop for Troop discussed to keep better records for merit badges and requirements.

EQUIPMENT — Larry reported:

• Dining Fly needed; 20’ X 12’ w/ 8 legs was decided for purchase.
• Canoe Trailer was discussed; Even trade for Ray Ramberger’s larger trailer in exchange for our current (smaller) equipment trailer. New, large equipment trailer needs to be prepped to paint. Scheduled evening meeting @ Ramberger’s for Work Day on March 6^th.

TREASURER — Kelly reported:

• Discussed balances in Scout Accounts for scouts no longer w/ Troop….will revisit next meeting.

PUBLIC RELATIONS — NO REPORT

SECRETARY - Becky reported:

• Final details for banquet awards, program, presentation, etc.

Christmas Tree Sales @ Cameron’s — Pop’s sent an email to JB Jones for additional information and asking for monies to be turned over to the Troop by tonight — no response!

On a motion by Bill Day, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 9:25 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 25^th, 2008 @ 7:00.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary