ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Minutes for April 21, 2008 Committee Meeting
Created April 22, 2008
Updated 4-23-08
Attendees: Janet Boettcher, Mary Bullinger, Pat McDermott, John Dittman, Dennis Fugate, Robin Nussbaum, Randy Strem, Dale Walker, Howard Warner,
Previous Minutes: Last month’s minutes were approved as written.
Committee Chair’s Report: Pat presented copies of submitted committee reports.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted in writing. Funds from the “pizza” fundraiser are in the account. Dennis still needs to assign amounts to the scout credits.
Scout Credits: As noted above, scout credits need to be adjusted for the “pizza’ fundraiser. There are several former scout families that need to be removed from the sheet.
Scout Master’s Report: Brian not present due to illness. Troop 759 earned 4 of 7 awards at the JLT. The charter has been received and given to Howard.
Greenbar Report: Gabe is going to establish a code of conduct for the summer camp. The committee suggested that we use the code for all events. The scouts were reminded of the challenged to improve attendance at events and rank advancements. If goal are met, then the scouts will receive a two hour session at “Shadow Land”. The exact goals will be forthcoming.
Advancement Chairperson Report: Paul H. earned First Class. We need to have the “spl” call several scouts that have not been attending the meetings.
Merit Badge Counselors Report: no updates.
Quartermaster’s Report: For the Adventur -ee Randy topped off 2 propane tanks and made a hanging flag pole for a troop flag that found in the cupboard upstairs. So we now have a troop flag for camping trips. Randy is working with Brian to obtain spare for the trailer. Possible option is to borrow a tire during events. Brian’s father has one that fits. It was suggested that we could use 2” dense foam insulation for archery targets. We also need to make some stands. Randy is going to bring tools to the nest troop meeting to see if we can get into the second floor closet that is stuck closed.
Activities Coordinator Report: Submitted in writing. Priority issues include: 1) We have 23 going on the May 16-18 rafting trip. The balance is due May 12th. 2) We are planning on doing the swim test on April 30. 3) The scouts are preparing the Boat Float which was moved to June 14th. 4) Troop needs to decide on a location for the June 27-29 camp/bike trip. 5) CPR recertification is scheduled for April 29. 6) We Remember is coming up. We will have the same area as last year. 7) Howard is going to contact Mt. Hebron to see if we can set up a place for archery so we can shoot during the summer meetings. 8) Alex’s Eagle COH is May 24th. 9) Troop COH is being moved to May 13. 10) The troop is talking about moving the caving trip to October 10-12 to avoid the possible wintery conditions at Laurel Caverns in November.
Roundtable Minutes: Submitted in writing.
Troop Information Manager Report: Site is up to date. Need to get an electronic copy of the new charter and the April roundtable minutes.
To do:
1) Scan charter for web page.
2) Get a spare for the trailer.
3) Investigate the price of archery targets and new faces for the two existing targets. Possible use 2” dense foam.
4) Purchase flag poles: $17.50 for 8’x1” (size of current troop poles) and field stands: $18.30. Dale will also investigate flag bags. Waiting for the pole and stands to come in.
5) Camping is available at Laurel Caverns during the proposed November 14-16 caving trip, but the troop is considerer moving the date to October to avoid wintery conditions.
6) We need to task the Troop Librarian to collect the merit badge books back from the scouts. Several are missing from the library. If “borrow” list is not in existence, it needs to be started so the troop can keep track of the book location.
7) Need to scheduled CPR and first aid training for those that need full training.
8) Howard is going to contact Mt. Hebron to see if we can set up a place for archery so we can shoot during the summer meetings.
9) See if we have a “code of conduct” in the achieves. Update; Dale checked, but did not find one.
10) We need to post the location for the SCUBA intro.
11) Need to have adult POC to coordinate the water park day trip scheduled for June 20th. Update 4-23-08
12) Mary said that she would get Mark to look into the “July 4th Cleanup”. Update 4-23-08
Miscellaneous: The opening for the July 23-30, 2008 Sea Base trip has been filled.
Next committee meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Pat’s house.
Start: approximately 7:02pm
End: 8:15 pm