Brian Urig, Chairman

Matthew D’Antonio, Member

Jim Salve, Outdoors Chair

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

Meeting Minutes Approval: On a motion by Mr. Urig, the minutes from the February meeting were approved without dissent.

Chairman Urig reported Chester County Council has no problem with Scouts self-administering medications on trips if the scout’s parents say it is okay.

Treasurer: No report. Treasurer not in attendance. Chairman Urig reported on average, over the past
three years, the Troop spends $3,356 annually. Most of the expenses are related to trailer maintenance. A list of the donations received by the Troop at the banquet will be provided to the secretary so thank you letters can be written.

Secretary: No report, Secretary not in attendance. The committee thanked the secretary for her efforts in organizing the annual banquet.

Outdoors: Chairman Salve reported: A camping trip to Nottingham Park is scheduled for March 26. Five boys have committed to attend.

• Canoe Trip, scheduled for April 30. Tentative plans are to canoe the Octorara Creek and camp Saturday night at Horseshoe Scout Reservation.

• The Mid-Atlantic Scouting Orienteering Championship, May 7, at French Creek State Park. Some discussion was held on whether to make this a day-trip, due to it being Mother’s
Day weekend, but it was decided to continue with this as a camping experience for the Scouts.

• Troop 191 Camporee, scheduled for May 20-22 at the Troop 191 cabin in Avondale.

• Snorkeling Trip, tentatively scheduled for June.

• Summer Camp, July 10-17, Camp Horseshoe.

The recent First Aid Meet was discussed. I was noted that most of the Scouts who attended did not think it was a positive experience. There was too much down time before and during the meet. Appropriate feedback will be provided to Chester County Council.

Advancement: No report, chairman not in attendance. The committee did discuss a recent board of review in which a scout either failed to keep accurate records or misrepresented the community service required to advance to the next rank. The committee chose to place a six-month hold on the scout’s advancement. In addition, the committee implemented the use of "community service record cards" to help scouts keep accurate records of community service. A signature from a registered Troop 13 adult or other responsible adult will be required on the cards. Eagle Scout candidates will also be required to provide the advancement chairman records of all community service time scouts have provided for Eagle Scout projects.

A question was raised regarding scouts who recently completed the Family Life merit badge and why the scouts had not yet received the merit badge.

Equipment: No report, chairman not in attendance. In equipment-related business, Chairman Urig
reported a recent inspection of the canoe trailer revealed it needed tires and additional lights.

Mr. D’Antonio said he would contact scouts who have troop tents and ask them to return them.

Fund Raising: No report, chairman not in attendance. The on-going mulch sale was discussed, with the committee taking no action.

Public Relations: Chairman Hoover reported there had been many recent updates to the troop’s web site. Some discussion followed about the troop calendar and ways to make updating it more user friendly.

Next Committee Meeting: April 26, 2011, at the Fire Co. Boardroom.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jon Hoover