Troop 287 Committee Meeting Minutes
October 9 , 2012
6:30-8PM Taken by Andrea Warner
Discussion Items
Welcome
Attendance: Sean warner, Andrea warner, Gina Swanson, Kathy Kealin, Joyce Moore, Dan Rodriguez, Tom sharp, Chris Swanson, and Keith Moore
Approval of Minutes
Kathy motion approve minutes, Gina seconds all in favor
COH planning – November ?? 6PM – Thanksgiving Dinner??
Nov 20th was agreed upon
3 (to start with) turkeys done by volunteers cost of turkeys will be reimburse by the Troop with receipt so far it will be Kathy,Dan and Tom will do turkeys
Mash potatoes,stuffing,gravy, and rolls
Families to bring sides and dessert
Joyce suggest have volunteers this year ahead of time to help with set up and be here by 515pm
Kathy will do all the stuffing
Gina potatoes
Jen will do gravy
Joyce will do the program and she will send a reminder to Chris Swanson for the website
Gina will keep track of the RSVP
Gina suggests have the boys to public speaking at the COH for the communication merit badge.
Gina suggests doing a family related project for the COH, which will coincide with the family merit badge.
Gina will follow up on both of these
Chris Swanson came into meeting to advise that with the communication MB Andrew F will need to plan the program and will be master of ceremonies Joyce will work with him on the program.
Scoutmaster Report
Scout Master Conference are always on the 1sy & 3rd Tuesday
Dates: Oct 9th meeting: Check up on Family Life & personal Management MB
Tues Oct 16th Reg weekly meeting Swimming MB with Sean Warner worksheets
Oct19-21: Dino Death march Campout sign up sheet with Predator Patrol & start communication MB(Eagle Reequired)
Oct 23: Reg Weekly meeting working on swimming merit badge with Sean Warner
Oct 16th Popcorn orders due(money can be turned in also)
Oct 27th Swimming MB @ YMCA (3-5pm) $4 fee unless a YMCA member than free
Oct 27th Archery MB @ Council Office (preSign up with Council required)
Oct 30th Weekly meeting and PLC meeting
Nov 10 Popcorn pick up at Church
Nov 6 Game Night TBD
Nov 17: 20mile Hike sign up MMA Patrol
Nov 11th Veteran Day Flags (sign up now)
Nov 16-18 Camp Out @ TBD Sign up sheet MMA Patrol
Nov 20th : Court of Honor
Advancements Report
Ryan Wyndom board of eagle review went very well, Kathy advised
Joyce said there is one boy that has 2 advancements and there will only be 1 board of review this evening
Joyce feels that record keeping is improving and all is going very well.
Board of reviews will always be 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Treasurer’s Report
Andrea motion Joyce second all in favor to accept report
See attach
Recharger fee increased from $20 to $40 for the troop
Gina request to purchase hot chocolate and donuts for boys who do the flags for Veterans Day, it was not voted on but everyone seemed ok with it
Kathy advise a deposit will be due this week for Camp A which is about $350 the cost per boy $285
Popcorn Update
Orders due on Oct 16th
Flags Discussion
Table till next meeting due to time
Fundraising (ChickFilA, wreaths, etc)
Table till next meeting due to time
Journey to Excellence
Table till next meeting due to time
Other items
Eagle project discussion about Glen Erie has several projects that fits very well with scout eagle project
Next Meeting – Tuesday December 11 – 6:30PM
