The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday February 24^th, 2009, at the Oxford Fire Hall (kitchenette). The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Bill Day, Chairperson.

Matthew D’Antonio, Committee Member

Becky George, Secretary

Jim George, Advancement Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Pops Griffin, Scoutmaster

John Grim, Committee Member

Mark Groseclose, Committee Member

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

Ben Jackson, Fundraising Chair

Ray Ramberger, Outdoors Chair

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Asst Scoutmaster

Brian Urig, Equipment Chair

Jim Jordan, District Commissioner

CHAIRMAN — Bill Day reported:

Christmas Tree Sales went very well. Paperwork was turned over to Treasurer, Kelly Vining, but was not discussed.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops Griffin reported:

Ongoing problems with Chester County Council and the District Executive

Webelos Pack 252 plan to crossover 5 to 6 scouts and join Troop #13. Ceremony will take place at the cabin on Thursday, March 12^th.

Mark Groseclose presented a Powerpoint presentation on Eagle Scouts and their accomplishments/contributions to our society and country. It was very well done and received by the Scouts.

Upcoming Events include:

• March PLC Meeting: To be held at the Vining’s home at 7pm on Tuesday, March 3^rd.

February 26^th meeting — Cleaning the cabin; began to plan the update of plaques and awards around the cabin as incentive for current Scouts.

• Annual Banquet/Court of Honor: March 7^th 2009, 6pm at the Oxford Senior Center.

OUTDOORS - Ray Ramberger reported:

Upcoming Activities:

February 27^th — March 1^st : Sledding at Hunting Cabin — CANCELLED due to lack of interest.

March 13^th — 15^th : Gettysburg Trip

April 17^th — 19^th : Canoe Trip (tentative date) Jim George to handle

May 1^st — 3^rd : French Creek / Orienteering

June TBA : OARA work weekend

July 12^th — 19^th : BSA Summer Camp

August 13^th — 19^th : Sea Base, Becky George to handle

August ?: Activity for the scouts who are ineligible to participate in Sea Base High Adventure. Circle M was suggested by Jim Jordan.

Council now requires that an adult in the Troop must be Weather Safety Certified, Matt D'Antonio volunteered to take the online certification.

Trips more than 50 miles away from Cabin, must file a National Tour Permit for trips.

ADVANCEMENT —Jim George reported:

Kurt Russell —Eagle Board of Review scheduled for march 10th; various committee members have agreed to sit on board.

Completed Boards of Review: February 19^th:

One Tenderfoot Scout— Rank of 2^nd Class Scout

One Eagle Scout— Bronze Palm

One Second Class Scout—Board of Review for rank of 1^st Class

One Star Scout— Rank of Life Scout

SECRETARY — Becky George reported:

Banquet plans are coming together. Invitations were mailed and distributed to Scouts. A reminder email was sent to all scout families regarding RSVP deadline for February 26^th. Vi Carter is aware of menu and a headcount will be given to her on Friday, February 27^th so she can begin to shop for the food. On Saturday, February 28^th, Becky George and Kelly Vining will meet at the Oxford Senior Center to make payment ($100.00) and look over the facility for seating, etc. Setup for banquet will take place Saturday, March 7^th, the day of the banquet.

End of Year Picnic: June 4^th at the George’s house; details to follow.

TREASURER — NO REPORT

PUBLIC RELATIONS — Jon reported:

Website has been revamped…check out the new, improved look of Troop #13 website! http://www.scoutingpages.org/us/pa/troop13/

EQUIPMENT — Brian Urig absent/ NO REPORT

FUNDRAISING — Ben Jackson reported:

Jim Jordan suggested our Troop should consider a holding a Philly Pretzel ($1.00) and soda sale ($.75) fundraiser at local Walmart . He has purchased 120 pretzels/$400 in North East, MD. Setup tents on Sundays (are best) sale runs from 9AM — 5PM. Additional items needed would be plastic gloves and wax paper sheets.

Mark Vining and Jim George will handle the transfer of the Oxford Fire Hall sign to Troop #13.

On a motion by Bill Day, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:25 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday March 24^th, 2009 @ 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary