ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Minutes for August 4, 2008 Committee Meeting
Created September 15, 2008
Attendees: Janet Boettcher, Pat McDermott, Dennis Fugate, Brian Smith, Randy Strem, Howard Warner,
Gy Williams, Mary Bullinger
Previous Minutes: July minutes were approved as written.
Committee Chair’s Report: Pat presented copies of submitted committee reports.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted in writing. Seabase needs reconciled.
Scout Credits:
Scout Master’s Report: Brian noted that summer camp went well. There were lots of advancements and no issues.
Greenbar Report: Greenbar meeting was moved to Aug 17 so there is nothing to report.
Advancement Chairperson Report: Summer Camp Data: 70+ merit badges earned. Only about 10% of the merit badges taken at summer camp returned as partials.
Merit Badge Counselors Report: We need to make sure that we have enough coverage for eagle required merit badges that will be left vacant by departing adults.
Quartermaster’s Report: Nothing to report.
Activities Coordinator Report: Submitted in writing. Priority issues include: Need a POC for Beach trip and need to be sure Safe Swim certified adults are present. Activities report was reviewed.
Roundtable Minutes: No minutes for August.
Troop Information Manager Report: Nothing to Report
To do:
1) Get a spare for the trailer.
2) 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. Date change still pending.
3) 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.
4) Need to scheduled CPR and first aid training for those that need full training.
5) Howard is going to contact monastery to see if we can set up a place for archery so we can shoot during the summer meetings.
6) Need reschedule the water park day trip.
Miscellaneous: Eagle project presentations was made by Mike McDermott. The committee requested some clarifications.
Next committee meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm at Emory Church.