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	Committee Minutes - 1998
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Minute distribution: attendees, Dennis Benoit, Kathie Braunstein, Tom Cies, Ed Nichols, Kay Parker, Tracy Russell, Jeff Branch. * Action items shown in bold.* PRELIMINARIES Eagle Scout Update - Lou Hocker/George Kerr Matt Meyers - turned in first version of Eagle Scout project plan. Jonathan Cook - gave briefing to Lou on his plan. Eagle Scout Presentation - none Financial Report - Pat Thompson October Financial summary distributed. Motion: Accept financial report. Motion passed. Letters were sent out to holders of delinquent scout accounts. Of the replies received thus far, only one person requested a refund for their balance. November PLC PLC Motion: The Troop 81 scout hat is the only hat designated as part of the Class A Scout uniform. Any other official scout hat may be worn as part of the Class B Scout uniform. This motion was passed by the scouts, and approved by the Troop Committee. PLC Motion: To require Troop 81 Adult leadership in the positions of Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and Patrol Councilors wear Class A uniforms whenever the scouts are required to do so. The Troop Committee felt this motion was problematic, so it will be sent back to the PLC for reconsideration. No discussions concerning Troop 81 hat redesign will be considered by the PLC at present. Roundtable Announcements - John Floyd Contact John Floyd if interested in the following information: Eagle Scout Scholarship information Computerized "phone tree" service Oak Leaf Training (April 10/11) Safety Afloat program Winter Camp orientation (Dec. 16) Tour Permits now require a 2 week notice. Summer Camp deposits have been turned in. Scouting for Food (Feb. 13; commitments due Jan. 6) District Dinner (Jan. 15) - Adult Awards given Acorn Junior Leadership Training (must be 13 by start date of course). Circle 10 Troops are required to fax list of current and registered members to council. Advancement: Read Scout Book and Scoutmaster Handbook. Board of Review not meant as examination. Eagle award - determined nationally. To test scout skills, have older scout teach younger scout needed skill. They will learn by doing. Merit Badge Program - Bonnie Branch December 7^th : Scout Conferences, Family Life M.B. and scouts will choose Merit Badges desired for Spring session. Communication M.B. - Scheduling MC requirement could be a time problem. A list of the boys taking this badge will be given to Bonnie Branch. Input for Newsletter/Web page: Newsletter - no report Web page additions: Still having a problem getting photos for Web page. ASPL will follow up with Troop Librarian and Historian. Membership/Position changes -Craig Cox No report. New Scouts - Craig Cox - no report New Agenda Item - Adult Position Coordinator Report (John Floyd) John handed out the Merit Badge Councilor List to Troop Committee members present. This list needs to be finalized and sent to council and made available to our scouts. Pat Kelly: Noted that the list of councilors was relatively small. More scout parent participation would help here. This list will be updated annually Bonnie will add the names of Merit Badge councilors who are not on the list but are currently teaching required Merit Badges in our troop. Prior action items - none OLD BUSINESS Budgeting for Scouting Skills and Activities The January PLC will take up the issue of what activities will be planned for the Spring 1999 session and identify needed equipment. The PLC will also take up the issue of wood fire vs. Propane stove troop cooking policy. Quartermasters: Any camping equipment needs should be identified and noted for the January TCM. Troop Trailer Painting - George Kerr - $350/trailer for vinyl logo. George will seek additional estimates. CPR Training - no report. Troop 81 hat logo redesign - not on agenda (see November PLC report above) Newsletter discussion - Tom Cies not present - no report. NEW BUSINESS Fund Raiser for Richland Bible Fellowship Building Project - Pat Kelly RBF in the midst of a capital improvement building campaign Pat K. feels it is time to show our support for the churc One proposal: Spring Garage Sale for the Church. Other ideas and PLC input would be welcome. Medication Policy - Richard Carter Scout records not always complete on medical (prescription drug) information. Lou H. , Craig C. and Larry Herrin will review troop medication policy and institute guidelines. January Troop Event (Ram Patrol) - Jirah Cox Where: USS Lexington Trip, Corpus Christi When: January 16-18^th Cost: $120/scout Minimum 30 scouts for the Lexington reservation, 40 per bus. Slots filled on a first come - first served basis. Information Letter will be made available for Monday night meeting (11/23) Payment due on next meeting (11/30) Motion: To reserve spot on the Lexington ($50/troop). Motion approved. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS (back to top) (printable view) BSA Troop 81 Troop Committee Meeting Minutes December 16, 1998 ATTENDEES Adults: Craig Cox, Bonnie Branch, Luke Pierce, Pat Thompson, Dan Lassiter, Richard Carter, Mark Steger, Lou Hocker, Bill Scott, John Floyd, Brad Lamb. Scouts: Jason Harris, Jirah Cox, Brett Johnston Meeting time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Meeting conducted by: Craig Cox Minutes recorded by: Luke Pierce Email Minute distribution: Brad Lamb, Richard Carter, Pat Kelly, Ellen Steger, Jim Horton, Larry Herrin, Luke Pierce, Greg Etheridge, Carla Smith and Craig Cox. Minute distribution: attendees, Dennis Benoit, Kathie Braunstein, Tom Cies, Ed Nichols, Kay Parker, Tracy Russell, Jeff Branch. PRELIMINARIES Eagle Scout Update - Lou Hocker no report Eagle Scout Presentation Brent Johnston - Eagle Scout Presentation Proposal: Shelving/refurbishing closets for the Northwest Bible Church Date: Jan. 2^nd Work involves patching holes / replacing ceiling tiles and hanging shelves. Project reviewed and approved by Troop Committee. Financial Report - Pat Thompson November Financial Summary distributed. Motion: Accept financial report. Motion passed. $600 over budget projections, but $400 of this due to pie money collections. Discussion: Collection of dues is problematic around Christmas, with so many other financial outlays. Bonnie B. proposal: Troop 81 should have once a year dues collection during Fall sign-up (early September) , along with a notification letter to parents 1 week before collection date, amount of dues based on Treasurer’s request. Motion passed. December PLC No December PLC was scheduled. Bonnie suggested that for the April campout, rock climbing may be considered as an alternative to canoeing, since rappelling was not offered in the fall. January Campout - Ram Patrol Jirah Cox passed out updated Lexington Trip information. Electronic devices will be allowed on this trip, but only on the bus. Roundtable Announcements - John Floyd Contact John Floyd if interested in the following information: Scouting for Food (Feb. 13; commitments due Jan. 6) - additional staffing needed, both adults and scouts Discussion on training: Current leaders would like to train additional volunteers for Venture Scouting and Fund raising activities, as well as any other activities that can be taught. Merit Badge Program - Bonnie Branch Many 7^th graders have signed up for Citizenship in the World merit badge. This may be too challenging for them. This badge is better for 8^th graders, when it coincides with school curriculum. Other options: Skating MB or planned activity. Pat Thompson needs more adults to help with Personal Fitness. 40 kids have signed up. Input for Newsletter The following articles have been planned: Church Pledge Efforts Lexington write up Winter Camp write up Input for Web Page - no report Adult Position Coordinator Report - John Floyd John passed out revised merit badge councilor listing John also passed out a "merit badge information" packet he has developed to listed councilors present at tonight’s meeting. Richard Carter: Clarification needed on adult leadership assignments, i.e., who are the adult "mentors" for Scout Leadership positions in the troop. Membership/Position changes -Craig Cox No report. New Scouts - Craig Cox - no report Prior action items - none OLD BUSINESS Troop Trailer Painting - George Kerr - no report Fund Raiser for Richland Bible Fellowship Church is in the midst of a 2 week pledge drive Construction is a $2.1 MM project. Proposal: Troop 81 make a commitment of $1000/year for 3 years. Motion: Troop 81 will participate in the RBF Pledge drive for $1000/year for a period of 3 years. Motion passed. Troop 81 Adult leadership Uniform policy - no report. CPR Training - no report. NEW BUSINESS Fund Raiser for Richland Bible Fellowship Building Project - see Old Business. Medication Policy - no report. Will be discussed at next TCM. Troop size considerations for accepting new scouts - to be discussed at next TCM. FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS (back to top)