Troop 28 Committee Meeting Minutes

September 11, 2006

 

1.  Walt called the meeting called to order at 7:05pm.

 

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.  

    - Checking account balance:               $2,138.20

    - Scout account balances:                  $  437.59

    - Scout store account balance:            $  100.00

 St. Charles provided $250 check for Troop 28 support of the Fish Fry.  Ed to notify Shawn of Scout participation to ensure correct Scout account credit of these funds.

 

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. 

    - Committee Challenge:  We will look into scheduling this following the Webelos crossover.

    - Current adult training records:  Kristen will provide these from Troopmaster.

    - 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:

    - Advancement statistics: Scout individual history reports were provided to Shawn and Doran to assist with their Scout counseling efforts.

    - 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:

    - We recruited one new Scout at the St Charles Middle School Open House & School Night.

    - 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:

    - Sept 16 Wekiva Springs:  This activity is on track and Ed has the lead.

    - Sept 21 Roundtable

    - Fort Gatlin Reunion, October 7:  We will not participate in this event.

    - 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.

    - 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.

    - Merit Badge in a Day is tentatively planned for early to mid December.

 

16.  Meeting adjourned at 8:15.      

 

 

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