Troop 13, Oxford, Pennsylvania


Troop Committee Meeting Minutes

The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Monday January 24, 2011, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by Chairman Brian Urig.          

 

ATTENDING WERE:

Matthew DıAntonio, Member

Mark Dunphy, Parent

Becky George, Secretary (Sept 2006)

Jim George, Advancement Chair (Feb 2007)

Ron ³Pops² Griffin, Scoutmaster (1995)

Mark Groseclose, Member

Matt Groseclose, Member

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair (Mar 2006)

Ben Jackson, Fundraising Chair (Jan 2009)

Jeff Masciantonio, Equipment Chair (Sept 2010)

Nancy Miller, Parent

Ray Ramberger, ASM

Jim Salve, Outdoor Chair (Oct 2010)

Brian Urig, Chairman (Oct 2008)

Kelly Vining, Treasurer (Mar 2007)

 

ABSENT WERE:

 

Meeting Minutes Approval: On a motion by Mr. Urig, seconded by Mr. DıAntonio, BE IT RESOLVED that the Troop #13 Committee hereby approves the minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 2010 as presented.

 

CHAIRMAN – Brian Urig reported:

 

Update on discipline/intervention: Mr. George had discussed situation with parent. Scout is still not permitted to attend overnight events. Discussion as to if the scout realizes that there are consequences for his actions. Discussion regarding scout making a decision if he is in or out.

 

Troop 13 Hosting 2013 Klondike Derby: Troop 13 was asked to host. Mr. DıAntonio had contacted Carol DeShong regarding what was involved. Will involve a lot of work – discussion regarding having a parent to be in charge of organizing this event and/or co hosting with another troop. Mr. DıAntonio will be gathering more information..

 

Scout Sunday: February 6, 2011 Scouts will be asked to attend the church of their choice and wear their scout uniform. Scouts will be asked to invite boys that do not have a church to attend with them.

 

CCC First Aide Meet: Will be held March 12, 2011 at the Oxford High School. This is a close event and the entire troop should attend. This is a competition and it is not believed that the boys will be able to obtain their first aide or CPR certification.

 

Troop Computers: 3 good computers( currently Brian, Nancy and Matt have these), 1 not useable and 1 that doesnıt have internet capability(This computer will go to Kelly to put the treasurer information on to make it easy to pass on).

 

Policy regarding Medications on Troop Functions: Question arose regarding scout self medicating and troops liability. Mr. DıAntonio will contact counsel to see if they have a policy and if so what it says.

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SCOUTMASTER - Pops Griffin reported:

 

·       Troop needs to order number patches and Neckerchiefs.

·       Meetings – boys are doing more teaching

·       Grange has asked troop to put on a program – will work on date.

·       PLC meeting to be held Feb. 1, 2011 7pm at the Georges house.

·       Discision to adopt format used at last Weblos visit . Also, all communication between Weblos should go through either the SPL or the Scoutmaster to schedule visitations..

 

TREASURER – Kelly Vining reported:

 

            Account balances were given.

 

 

EQUIPMENT – Jeff Masciantonio reported/NO REPORT

 

ADVANCEMENT – Jim George reported:

 

Pending Monthly Board of Reviews

 

2 new scouts have joined..

 

Progression: Scouts need signoff on books in order to move forward; still seem reluctant to approach Advancement Chair for advancement.

 

Need to encourage the older scouts to work with the younger scouts in order to complete requirements.

 

FUNDRAISING – Ben Jackson reported:

 

Christmas tree Sale:

            Sale went well, brief discussion of a few correction that need to be made.

 

            Tabled discussion of further fund raisers until February meeting which will be dedicated to fund raising.   

 

 

OUTDOORS - Jim Salve reported:

 

 

Upcoming Activities for 2010-11: (changes in RED)

 

February 26th: Rock Climbing/Cabelaıs –Mr. Hoover (adult)

March 25th – 26th: Nottingham Park Service Work Mr. Urig (adult)

April 15th – 17th: Caving/Canoeing – Clay George, Mr. George (adult)

May 6th – 8th: Orienteering @ French Creek –?? (adult)

June 4th: Snorkeling –Clay George, ?? (adult)

July 10th – 17th: 2011 Summer Camp @ Camp Horseshoe Scout Reservation (Cost to scout = $315)

August 19th – 21st: Frontier Town?? (adult)

 

3 week policy is working well!

 

Rotary Clean Up – troop needs to be more active, but we need more advance notice of when they will be held.

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS – Jon Hoover reported:

 

Web Site is up to date!

 

SECRETARY – Becky George/Nancy Miller reported:

 

            Discussion on the Spring Court of Honor – decided on a date of March 19th

 

            Reviewed guest list.

 

            Nancy will contact some place regarding availability and space – troop has outgrown the Senior Center.

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

 

TO DO ACTION LIST

            Nancy will send out Thank You letters to Camerons and to Tree Farm.

 

On a motion by Mr. Urig, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:35 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

 

Everyone was reminded that the February meeting was to be dedicated to Fund – Raising.

 

*** Next meeting will be held on Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 7:00pm ***NOTE DAY AND TIME CHANGE (as requested by Chairman).                                                                                             

 

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy B. Miller

 

Committee Secretary