The regular meeting of the Committee Members was held on Tuesday October 28, 2008, at the Oxford Fire Hall (Board Room). The meeting was called to order at 7:05 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

John Grim, Committee Member

Jon Hoover, Public Relations Chair

Ray Ramberger, Outdoor Chair, Asst Scoutmaster

Tammy Ramberger, Committee Member

Brian Urig, Committee Member

Kelly Vining, Treasurer

Mark Vining, Committee Member, Asst Scoutmaster

Two Life Scouts

Ben Jackson, Parent

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

OPENING PRESENTATION — Eagle Scout Candidate

Eagle project update was presented to Committee for discussion and questions. Project consists of tearing out and rebuilding horseshoe pits and rebuilding and repainting a bridge in the Nottingham Park. Mr. Grim stressed the importance of "youth" help which the Eagle candidate is expected to supervise; avoid "family" and "adult" help. It was also pointed out that time is of the essence pending his 18^th birthday in January 2009.

CHAIRMAN — Bill Day reported:

Christmas Tree Sales were discussed.

• Larry Groseclose is handling signs for advertizing.
• Ray Ramberger is handling delivery and number of trees (80) and wreaths (20) for first weekend of sales.
• Becky George is handling Armstrong Cable advertizing. It was agreed that ad should run for the month starting on Monday, November 17^th thru Monday, December 15^th.
• Jim George is responsible for securing the bailer and netting from Bev Jones which will clear $150.00 amount owed to the Troop (from Summer Camp 2008) from Aaron Jones’ Scout account.

Board of Review documentation was distributed among the Committee members. It was suggested that in the event a Scout does not advance after a Board of Review, Scout status would be referred to as having "deferred" not "failed" his Board with the opportunity to have a follow up Board of Review as soon as possible.

Paperwork is due into Council in December for Troop #13 rechartering for 2009.

SCOUTMASTER - Pops Griffin reported:

One Scout is ready for his Board of Review for rank of Life Scout:

scheduled for November 13^th

Upcoming Events include:

• October 30^th : Oxford Halloween Parade; to meet at 6pm.
• November PLC Meeting: To be held at the George’s home on Tuesday, November 4^th @ 7pm.
• November 6^th : Webelo Pack 252 to visit Troop meeting; activities have been planned.
• November 7^th — 9^th : Rifle weekend @ Camp Horseshoe. The 5 eligible scouts are to complete the Shotgun Merit Badge with Mr. Jordan, Mr. Groseclose and Mr. George.

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:

One Second Class Scout still needs to bring a friend in order to advance to 1^st Class….

Jered Hook’s Eagle Recognition Ceremony will be held at the Russellville Grange on Sunday, November 2^nd @ 2pm. Invitations were mailed. Mr. George to follow up with Nadine Hook in regards to Scout participation and program.

SECRETARY — No report

TREASURER — No report

PUBLIC RELATIONS — Website continues to be updated. A news release has been written and will be sent to local media outlets in an attempt to garner free publicity for the upcoming Christmas Tree Sale.

CLOSING PRESENTATION — Life Scout

Preliminary Eagle project was presented to Committee for discussion and questions. Blueprint for the project consists of landscaping a large amount of property surrounding the new Union Firehouse Substation in Nottingham Township. Mr. Ramberger stressed the importance and extent of planning necessary for a project of this scope which would all need to be researched and completed before submission of paperwork for approval by District Eagle Advisor. Emphasis was made that this was a very involved and detailed project. Because plants and trees are involved, the suggestion was made to the Scout that he would need to consult a professional landscaper during the planning and construction stages to ensure proper plant selection, soil preparation and planting, and most importantly to ensure proper plant care after the project is completed.

EQUIPMENT — Brian Urig has now taken duties from Matt D’Antonio and will fill the current vacancy.

The conditions and status of both the canoe trailer and equipment trailer were briefly discussed.

On a motion by Bill Day, seconded by Committee, the meeting was adjourned @ 9:20 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

Next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 25^th, 2008 @ 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Becky George

Committee Secretary