ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Minutes for March 16, 2009 Committee Meeting
Created March 19, 2009
Attendees: Mary Bullinger, Todd Coffelt, Dennis Fugate, Pat McDermott, John Dittman, Brian Smith, Randy Strem, Dale Walker, Howard Warner
Previous Minutes: February minutes accepted as written.
Committee Chair’s Report:
Treasurer’s Report: Submitted in writing. The troop still has not received funds from the 4th of July cleanup. Randy said that he heard that the problem was that Howard County did not have a troop contact and that the county wants to know if want to do it again this year. The committee voted to use funds left over from former scout to curtail the balance owed on the Timberline ski trip.
Scout Credits: See note above about former scout’s credits. Ben S’s funds will be transferred into his crew account.
Scout Master’s Report: Brian will be traveling a lot during the spring for his job, so he will be missing several meetings. CPR training will take place the first 3 Tuesdays in May. The swim test will most likely be rescheduled (originally planned for May 5 or 6th). Cost is $40 per person and will include Adult/child CPR and first aid.
Greenbar Report: The scouts will be holding elections in the upcoming weeks. The scouts will be forming new patrols. Scouts formerly in the Eagle patrol (older scouts) will now be incorporated into the new patrols. The only exclusion will be the new Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). Our new scout (Miles) will be in a patrol with Randy, Aaron, an instructor and the new guide. The new SPL will only be allowed to choose two Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (ASPL). Todd will be taking various scouts to Roundtable meeting to promote scouting and discuss troop achievements to the cub scouts. The scouts have their own program with the Family night. Gabe sent a letter to council to acknowledge that the troop met the one ton challenge that was presented.
Advancement Chairperson Report: Mike M. scheduled to have Eagle board of review on 3-17-09. Collin and Gabe’s Eagle review need to be scheduled. Luke D. earned the rank of star.
Merit Badge Counselors Report: John will contact Mr. Scarborough again to see if merit badge counselors are up to date with out records. Mr. Scarborough supposedly sent out the new list, but John did not receive it.
Quartermaster’s Report: Randy purchased the materials needed for making arrows and bow strings for those scouts pursuing the archery merit badge. The troop now has a bow string making rig. It was suggested that we take the rig to various scouting events to use for demonstrations to attract new scouts. It was also suggested that the troop have a banner made with contact information to show at events. Haxel was a possible source. Pat said that he would check around to get prices.
Activities Coordinator Report: Submitted in writing. Priority issues include: 1) Bridging of new scout on March 20th. Brian has a troop neckerchief. Several leaders and scouts will attend. 2) Spring Camp-o-ree (now known at the Scavenger-ree on March 27-29. 3) Venture crew is having a fundraiser at Elkridge Pizza Hut on March 25th from 5-9(please bring flyer). 4) The troop really needs to work on recruiting new scouts. 5) Family night rescheduled to March 24. The meeting will start at 7 pm. Pizza will be provided (Howard will check prices and order, but needs someone to pick it up). Scouts will be assigned drinks, snacks, dessert, etc. Activities will include the Friends and “State of the troop”. 6) The Junior Leader Training (JLT) is April 3-5th. 7) The 20 mile hike is April 18-19. Brian will investigate camps and Howard will run logistics. The Philmont Crew will carry packs the first 10 miles.
Roundtable Minutes: Submitted in writing.
Troop Information Manager Report: Submitted items have been posted. Still need to get some electronic copies of committee documents. Pictures received have been posted except for cabin camping.
To do:
1) Get a spare for the trailer.
2) Howard made contact with the Franciscan Friars Monastery and received permission to set up a place for archery. We need to schedule some dates for the spring.
3) The troop will need to schedule adult archery training some time late in the spring.
4) Reserve Rockburn Park for the August COH
5) Todd has the opportunity to have a troop promotional disk/presentation created free of charge.
Miscellaneous: Josh D. presented his Eagle Project. The committee approved the project pending the submittal of the paper work.
Next committee meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2009 starting at 7:00 pm at Emory Church.
Meeting: Started 7:07 PM; Ended 8:38 PM