Troop 28 Committee
Meeting Minutes
1.
Walt called the meeting called to order at
2.
The August Committee meeting minutes were reviewed and accepted.
3.
Ed gave a detailed Scoutmaster report which was also provided via separate
handout. Troop is preparing for growth via ongoing school
night recruiting efforts and pending Webelos crossover. Tentatively scheduled a
9/20 meeting with the Webelos Den leader to discuss crossover and summer camp
planning. No Sept PLC meeting due
to schedule limitations. Weekly scout
attendance and uniform inspection is being performed by the Scribe. No current disciplinary issues. Requests adults sign up to lead the upcoming
Troop events. Additional topics are
included where appropriate in these minutes
4.
Doran and Shawn gave the 17 August Roundtable report. Disc of Scout promos will be available at the
next Roundtable. Troop rechartering will
begin in November.
5.
Shawn gave the Treasurer’s report.
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Checking account balance: $2,138.20
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Scout account balances: $ 437.59
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Scout store account balance: $ 100.00
6.
Shawn provided an update on the popcorn sales. Show-n-Sell events are scheduled for 9/17 and
9/24 at the College Park Publix. Doran to check availability of additional Show-n-Sell events at
JoAnn, Etc.
7. Doran
provided an update on Scout and Leader training.
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Committee Challenge: We will look into
scheduling this following the Webelos crossover.
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Current adult training records: Kristen
will provide these from Troopmaster.
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Availability of all upcoming youth and adult training: Doran will prepare a matrix outlining
recommended training sessions and their availability.
8.
Kristen provided the Advancement Chair report:
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Advancement statistics: Scout individual history reports were provided to Shawn
and Doran to assist with their Scout counseling efforts.
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Schedule of upcoming Boards of Review:
Scheduled for 9/19 and 10/10.
- Eagle Court of Honor scheduled for 9/26.
- Scout Court of Honor is scheduled for
10/24. Maria and Kristen have volunteered
to lead this event.
- Status
of Scout award materials: Kristen will
inventory and procure all items needed for the upcoming Scout Court of Honor.
- Action:
Kristen to transition our Troopmaster database to the online advancement
database.
9.
Maria provided the Membership Chair report:
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We recruited one new Scout at the St Charles Middle School Open House &
School Night.
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Troop 48 to hold the Lee Middle School Rally on 9/11.
- There may be up to three troops
recruiting at the Lee Middle School Scout Night on 9/12. Ed has the lead for this event. All materials and forms are ready.
- Action:
Maria to update the Troop’s contact roster once we receive all of the
new Scouts’ information.
10.
Quartermaster. We anticipate the requirement for additional camping
items as our Troop continues to grow.
Shawn will research the cost and availability of tents. Doran has volunteered to provide two patrol
boxes available from his prior Troop, they may require minor repairs/restocking.
11.
Chaplain.
Doug
Absent, no report.
12.
Chartering
Organization. Doug
Absent, no report.
13. Three
month activities review:
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Sept 16 Wekiva Springs: This activity is
on track and Ed has the lead.
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Sept 21 Roundtable
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Camporee, Oct 13-15: Ed has the lead on
this event.
- Court of Honor, Oct 24: Maria and Kristen to co-coordinate.
- Nov 4 & 11: Scouting for Food: Doran has the lead on this event.
- Nov 17-19: Methodist Retreat: Shawn has the lead on this event.
- Dec TBD, Aguille Rock climbing: Walt has the lead. Need to confirm date.
- Dec TBD, Mistletoe sales: Shawn to coordinate WalMart reservation and
dates.
14.
Old business. None.
15.
New business.
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Web site update. Jerra is working on the website. It was also noted that the Council no longer has
a link to our web site.
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Merit Badge in a Day is tentatively planned for early to mid December.
16.
Meeting adjourned at