ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Minutes for February 25, 2008 Committee Meeting
Created February 26, 2008
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. It appears that we will have a small new patrol this year. There are only 2 scouts committed at this time.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted in writing. Dennis said that he tried to duplicate the format use by Judy. There were excess funds in the ski trip account after expenditures. Dennis asked the committee if it would be appropriate to reimburse one of the scouts that paid in full ($149) but was unable to attend. The committee agreed to pay half of the money back ($75), with the understanding that this is not standard troop policy and is not guaranteed in the future. We were lucky this year to come out ahead due to a last minute attendee and a break in cost by Timberline.
Scout Credits: Report was not ready to be submitted in writing. Still need to complete a few items.
Scout Master’s Report: Brian not in attendance.
Greenbar Report: The meeting was held this month but no report was submitted.
Advancement Chairperson Report: Several scouts are moving quickly and are expected to advance in the near future.
Merit Badge Counselors Report: It was confirmed that a merit badge counselor only needs to be 18 years old. Wesley approached and agreed to be the troop first aid counselor. Three scouts earned the rifle merit badge and 1 scout earned the camping merit badge at the winter cabin camping trip
Quartermaster’s Report: Report submitted in writing. Randy cleaned the troop items that were in the trailer and compiled an inventory list. Several members of the committee will meet at the troop meeting February 26 and discuss the future of some items that have appeared to complete their useful life with the troop. Randy sketched up some plans for storage unites for the troop trailer. The committee like the concept and allocated $130 to purchase materials to complete the task. Randy asked if he should pursue the procurement of a ¾ axe for the troop. The committee agreed that this would be a good acquisition.
Activities Coordinator Report: Submitted in writing. Priority issues include: 1) The troop will need a lot of support from the younger scouts this Saturday “Scouting for Food” since many of the older scouts will by busy with spring sports, work schedules, etc. 2)The troop is looking at doing a pizza fundraiser. Janet is trying to get the documents to distribute at the February 26 meeting. 3) Howard suggested that we promote the Ad-Venturee April 4-6. Since the scouts will not need to help at a station, they will get the chance to participate in the activities. 4) We need to investigate a venue and date for the swim test. The proposed date of April is not available at the facility that we used last year. 5) The scouts need to start planning for the Boat Float on June 9th. The committee voted to pay the $50 entrance. 6) Troop needs to decide on a location for the June 27-29 camp/bike trip. 7) Preliminary findings for the May 16-18 rafting trip. Dale called several outfitters. For the Lower Yough (class 3-5) we are looking at $103 for rafting plus about $15 for food, $5 camping plus transportation. It takes about 3.5 hours to get there. I also made contact with the outfitter on the Lower New river (class 3-5). They are offering a package for $113. This trip includes 2 nights camping on preassembled platform tents, breakfast, lunch dinner (steak, salmon, chicken or pasta), wet suit, and boot rental. This is where the crew rafter twice last year. The biggest negative to this trip is the drive time which is about 5 hours without traffic. Both facilities offer trips on class 1-2 rivers at a lower price. 8) The troop is interested in doing first aid and CPR recertification and new training. We will contact Tammy Cinato to see if she is available on April 15 and 22. 9) We Remember is coming up. We will have the same area as last year.
Roundtable Minutes: Submitted in writing. Highlights: the district is in need of scouts to staff the upcoming JLT training.
Troop Information Manager Report: The archery equipment has been received. Dale still needs to investigate the price of targets and new faces for the two existing targets. Flag poles are available for $16.80 for 6’ x 1” and $17.50 for 8’x1” (size of current troop poles). Dale will also investigate field stands and flag bags. Currents documents have been posted on the web. Please give pictures from events to Dale for posting.
Miscellaneous: Committee elections have been finalized and posted.
Next committee meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Emory Church.