ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Minutes for October 20, 2008 Committee Meeting
Created October 20, 2008
Attendees: Mary Bullinger, Pat McDermott, John Dittman, Dennis Fugate, Brian Smith, Doug Smith, Randy Strem, Dale Walker
Previous Minutes: September minutes with minor date corrections.
Committee Chair’s Report: Pat presented copies of submitted committee reports.
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted in writing. Checks received to date have been deposits have. Caving reimbursements are being finalized.
Scout Credits: Submitted in writing. Caving not included.
Scout Master’s Report: Brian noted that the troop election went well and that he is pleased with the “happenings” in the troop. There is some concern in those working on eagle ranks that are approaching their 18th birthdays. Gabe had considerable help in making his squirrel houses.
Greenbar Report: Doug reported on the Greenbar meeting. The scouts decided to cancel the meetings that were scheduled for December 23rd and 30th. The holiday party is being moved to December 16th. Dan is going to have an archery demonstration at the Tuesday meeting in preparation for the upcoming WOR that is occurring this weekend. Dale was asked to bring the archery equipment for the demonstration. Several patrols are planning to work on merit badges at the troop meetings.
Advancement Chairperson Report: John recommended that we set the fees for the upcoming recharter process. The committee agreed to keep the rates the same as last year pending increases in from National BSA. The rates used last year for troop registration are as follow: $50 for recharter, $55 for new scout (currently registered in BSA), $75 for new scouts (not registered in BSA) and $11 for adults. Troop fees will change in accordance with any changes from national fees, if applicable.
Merit Badge Counselors Report: Pat is working on getting the merit badge counselor documents to the proper person in the district.
Quartermaster’s Report: Randy is going to bring the archery targets to the WOR. Dale was asked to bring the troops’ bow, arrows and safety glasses. This will be for backup purposes and for the troop to use after the trials close. Randy asked if there were any materials/gear that needed to be purchased or current items that needed attention for the WOR
Activities Coordinator Report: Submitted in writing. Priority issues include: 1) We need a POC for the WOR. 2) We need to arrange the historic camp/hike trip that is scheduled for November 7-9. The troop is going to be approached about possibly attending the activity at Mount Vernon on November 1st instead of the aforementioned camp/hike trip.
Roundtable Minutes: Presented in writing.
Troop Information Manager Report: The troop web page has been altered. Our photo storage and transfer rate is now unlimited due to the addition of a Kodak web server. Access to the site is available through our current Geocities web page. Eventually all of the troop pictures will be transferred to the new site. Dale thanked Pat for preparing the minutes for the last meeting.
To do:
1) Get a spare for the trailer. We temporarily are using Brian’s father spare until we pick up a used one.
2) 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.
3) Need to scheduled CPR and first aid training for those that need full training.
4) Howard made contact with the Franciscan Friars Monastery and received permission to set up a place for archery. We need to schedule some dates before it gets too cold.
5) Dennis is going to contact in reference to the 4th of July cleanup and troop tee shirs.
Miscellaneous: no items
Next committee meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2008 starting at 7:00 pm at Emory Church. We will not have a committee meeting in November.
Meeting: Started 7:09 PM; Ended 8:25 PM