The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday November 25, 2008, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. 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, Public Relations Chair

Ray Ramberger, Outdoor Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Brian Urig, Committee Member

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

John Grim, Committee Member

Ben Jackson, Committee Member

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Asst Scoutmaster

Ken Arni, Committee Member

Joanne Bagley, Committee Member

Larry Groseclose, Asst Scoutmaster

Ed Hook, Committee Member

Nadine Hook, Committee Member

J.B. Jones, Committee Member

Rick Micolucci, Committee Member

Tom Morgan, Committee Member

Eric Todd, Committee Member

CHAIRMAN — Bill Day reported:

Christmas Tree Sales were discussed.

• Larry Groseclose delivered sign to Cameron’s which is now on display.
• Ray Ramberger picked up trees and wreaths for first weekend of sales. He will deliver them to Cameron’s on the morning of Friday, November 28^th.
• Jim George picked up the bailer and netting from Bev Jones and will deliver it to Cameron’s on the morning of Friday, November 28^th.
• Becky George placed ad with Armstrong Cable advertizing which is running from Sunday, November 16^th thru Sunday, December 21^st.
• Sign-in sheets for each shift were prepared and will be available at Cameron’s.
• Jon Hoover submitted news release which was published in the newspaper.

Paperwork is due into Council on December 31^st, 2008 for Troop #13 rechartering for 2009.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops Griffin reported:

Klondike Derby was discussed.

Upcoming Events include:

• December PLC Meeting: To be held at the Higgin’s home at 7pm on Tuesday, December 2^nd.
• No Meetings on Thursday, December 25^th or January 1^st.

OUTDOORS - Ray Ramberger reported:

Upcoming Activities:

December: No trip planned due to Christmas Tree sales

January 23^rd — 25^th : Klondike Derby

February 13^th — 15^th : Sledding at Hunting Cabin

March 13^th — 15^th : Gettysburg

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

ADVANCEMENT —Jim George reported:

The following Scouts are ready for a Board of Review:

One scout- scheduled for December 4^th for rank of Life Scout.

One scout scheduled for December 4^th for rank of Tenderfoot/2^nd Class Scout.

One scout scheduled for December 11^th for rank of 1^st Class Scout.

SECRETARY — No report

TREASURER — Kelly reported:

Scout accounts should be up-to-date and balances to be distributed by next month.

PUBLIC RELATIONS — No report

EQUIPMENT — Brian Urig reported:

Green Trailer is now fully functional and inspected. In order to "decorate" trailer, perhaps a contest between scouts for "logo" was suggested.

Canoe Trailer: Brian suggested he would contact local vo-tech schools to see if the trailer could be fabricated as part of the curriculum/educational project. Information to follow….

On a motion by Bill Day, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 8:20 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

It was agreed, no meeting in December — Merry Christmas!

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday January 27^th, 2009 @ 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary