The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday January 26^th, 2010, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:10pm by Bill Day, Chairman.

Matthew D’Antonio, Committee Member

Bill Day, Chairman

Becky George, Secretary

Jim George, Advancement Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Pops Griffin, Scoutmaster

Jon Hoover, PR Chair, Committee Member

Ben Jackson, Fundraising Chair

Nancy Miller, Parent

Nathan Ramberger, Jr. Asst Scoutmaster

Ray Ramberger, Outdoors Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

John Grim, Committee Member

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Brian Urig, Equipment Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Asst Scoutmaster

CHAIRMAN — Bill Day reported:

• Christmas Tree Sale was a success! Sold out of trees on December 13^th, but wreaths did not sell out and were discarded. Wreaths were overpriced and didn’t sell well.
• Kelly Vining will check if Cameron’s has any more tree money for Troop. Kelly will finalize the proceeds.
• Matt D’Antonio will complete the Scout hours for the split of proceeds to Troop and to Scouts.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops Griffin reported:

• Tuesday, February 2^nd — George’s House @ 7PM
• Klondike Derby: January 29^th — January 31^st @ Camp Ware. One Scout will be in complete charge of this trip, as necessary for next rank advancement. At last count, 17 Scouts were signed up to attend. Adults attending will be Pops Griffin and Matt D’Antonio.

OUTDOORS - Ray Ramberger reported:

January 29^th — 31^st: Klondike Derby (no tour permit needed)

February: Ski Trip ( Ben Jackson)

March: Rock Climbing (Mark Vining)

March 20th: Spring Court of Honor and Awards Banquet

April: Canoe Trip ( Jim George)

April 30^th — May 2^nd: French Creek Orienteering w/ Girl Scouts (Nathan Ramberger / Ray Ramberger)

May 21^st — 23^rd: Camping with Troop #191 (Nathan Ramberger / Ray Ramberger)

May 31^st: Oxford Memorial Day Parade

June: End of year picnic

July 11^th — 18^th: BSA Summer Camp

ADVANCEMENT — Jim George reported:

One First Class Scout— Star Scout (if leadership requirements are satisfied at Klondike Derby)

One Scout— Tenderfoot

One Tenderfoot— 2^nd Class

Prior to Banquet:

One First Class Scout— Star Project completed?

7 Scouts — Scout requirements + 2 Scouts — Tenderfoot requirements

1. Main Street, Inc.
2. Oxford Rotary Club — quarterly trash pickup

Newly registered adult Committee members include:

1. Matt Perry
2. Nathan Ramberger
3. Lori Urig

Committee discussed an incident with a Scout. It was suggested that the Scout be asked to attend the February Committee meeting at which time Scout will have an opportunity to explain the incident and the Committee will then decide on next action. Jim George will ask the Scout to come before the Board next month.

Points System was discussed, as was the infrequency of attendance taking, uniforms and leadership. SPL and ASPL (2) will change over in March and will be announced at the Banquet. Elections will be held by the Troop in March before the Banquet.

EQUIPMENT — Brian Urig absent/NO REPORT

Upcoming Troop expenses include:

1. Tents (purchase new to replace damaged tents)
2. Canoe trailer repairs (needed before Canoe Trip scheduled April 2010)

TREASURER — Kelly Vining reported:

* December 2009 Minutes: It was agreed by both Bill Day (Chairman) and Pops Griffin (ScoutMaster) that this amount currently in savings be placed in a 6-month CD, as witnessed by Becky George (Secretary). Kelly Vining (Treasurer) will handle. Treasurer has not had a chance to handle, as of January 2010.

FUNDRAISING — Ben Jackson reported:

Upcoming Klondike Derby: food sales will generate funds for the Troop

Discussion included various fundraisers for Spring/Summer 2010 including: Car show, selling pretzels/sodas at Wal-Mart, Spring Mulch Sale, Fall Chicken BBQ, Winter/December Christmas Tree Sales.

Ben will have a "Quarterly Fundraising Events Calendar" for planning and budgeting purposes. Once fundraisers are agreed upon and scheduled for the quarter/year, Ben will create a document to be distributed to all Scouts and parents.

PUBLIC RELATIONS — Jon Hoover reported:

More photos posted to website from Christmas Tree Sales

Jon Reported the local newspapers were extremely helpful in publicizing our Christmas Tree Sale. News releases were published in the following papers:

• Avon Grove Sun
• Chester County Press
• Community Courier

SECRETARY — Becky George reported:

Annual Banquet will be held at the Oxford Senior Center on March 20^th, 2010. Vi Carter will handle the food again this year. It was decided that we will serve turkey this year as a change of pace. Prices were discussed and committee decided that Troop would cover the expense for all Scouts again this year and last year’s prices would remain the same for guests: Adults = $12.00, 10 and under = $6.00. Becky George will prepare the invitations and distribute/ mail as appropriate.

Thank you letter will be sent to Cameron’s for Christmas Tree Sale venue and support.

On a motion by Bill Day, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:50.m. by a unanimous vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary