Meeting was called to order by Ed Hook. Others present were: Joanne Bagley, Jim and Becky George, Pops Griffin, Larry Groseclose, Jon Hoover, Ray and Tammy Ramberger, Mark and Kelly Vining. Missing was Treasurer Rick Micolucci

SCOUTMASTER - Pops reported:

Upcoming Events include:

• March 22— Fire Safety
• March 24 — Troop 44 Banquet @ Presbyterian Church; scouts needed to serve.
• March 29 — Cleaning out closet @ cabin; cleaning out trailer.
• March 31 - Pack 272 Banquet; Pops and a Scout to attend. Possibly 4 new scouts from pack will be joining troop.
• April 21 — Mulch sale
• May 19 — Chix BBQ; Joanne will ask JB to print out tix.

Next PLC meeting April 2nd, 2007 @ the Groseclose’s (7pm).

Q: Summer Camp — Is Troop 13 paying for 2 adults? YES

OUTDOORS — Ray reported:

Upcoming Trips include:

• March 25 — Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser @ Oxford Strike and Spare Lanes (9am).
• March 25 — (tentative date) MANDITORY Philmont meeting for Youth/Parent Orientation @ Willistown United Methodist Church (has since been confirmed for March 27th).
• March 31 — Shotgun @ Oxford Gun Club (10am). (Daytrip) 10 — Noon

• April 27 — 29 — OA Weekend
• May 4 — 6 — MANDITORY Philmont Shakedown Weekend
• May 11-13 — Clearing the OACR grounds. Frank Spohr to be contacted regarding various

• June 15-16 — Fishing trip, Rock Hall, MD w/ Gunsmoke Charters.

• July 8-14 — Summer Camp — $25.00 deposit and paperwork due on March 31^st. Important to secure "Kit Carson" camp site. Troop will be paying for 20 scouts in order to secure Kit Carson site.
• August 17 — 19 — Raystown Lake

All drivers need to supply troop w/ driver’s license #, Insurance Co. name/coverage amount, car make/model, year, etc.

Philmont = Trek 29

Thank you note needs to be sent to Acme for donating 2 cases of water for Ski Trip.

ADVANCEMENT — Jim reported Scouts were appointed to the following leadership positions:

• New SP
• New Assistant SPL
• Troop Guide
• Chaplin Assistant —

Q: Joanne asked for updated roster — Jim to distribute as soon as he receives all applications, etc.

Updated disks to both Joanne Bagley and Larry Groseclose.

Discussion regarding "50 Miler" Patch

EQUIPMENT - Larry reported:

• Propane tank(s) are full.

Philmont:

Q: Backpacking stoves needed? Need 2 reliable stoves, ship them out, purchase fuel there.

Q: Tablets for water purification needed?

TREASURER — Kelly reported:

• Rick has been training Kelly to take over Treasurer duties for troop.
• Looking into Quickbooks.

PUBLIC RELATIONS - Jon reported:

• Forms have now been added to website.
• Continues to post new photos from past scouting events on the website.

SECRETARY - Becky reported:

• To coordinate Chix BBQ sales — money and tix

OLD BUSINESS —

• Money from banquet to go towards costs for Summer Camp ’07.
• Donation to the Grange? $100.00 amount was discussed/agreed upon.
• Eric Todd — suggested his account $$ be donated to a Scout who needs financial "help" to attend Summer Camp ’07.
• Christmas Tree Sale proceeds from Cameron’s — Q: How much money was raised? Joanne to email JB for information.
• Ray mentioned that driver’s should not be required to pay transportation fee — discussed/agreed upon.

• April 21st — Mulch Sale; Ray placed ad in Community Courier.
• June 9^th — Grange Chix BBQ; Approximately 4-6 scouts needed to help from 9 — 11 packing lunches.
• Active Status discussed; 2 Eagle Scout candidates are currently "inactive", as per Troop guidelines.
• Training: Fast Start Training, Assistant Scoutmaster Training — Joanne Bagley nominated to become "Training Coordinator". Childline Clearance also discussed.
• Larry Groseclose has become NRA Rifle Instructor certified.

Next meeting will be held on April 24th, 2007 @ 7:00.

Becky George, Committee Secretary