Committee Meeting Notes April 10, 2018

Boy Scout Troop 287

Meeting:                      Troop 287 Committee Meeting

Date & Time:               April  10, 2018  7:30 PM

Location:                     Wilson United Methodist Church

In attendance:            S. Warner,  L. Durrenberger,P. Reeves ,R. Pharris, M. Pharris, M. Kellner,S. Johnston,S. Diggs, D Reeves. T. Sharp

Lisa Durrenberger – Committee Chair

Opened Meeting 

• Discussion regarding recognition for 25 years being a Troop.
• Camp Card discussion and Bass Pro Sales in April 14th, 2018, camp cards distributed.
• Summary of Troop Roster count, 24 Scouts , 8 Scoutmasters.
• REMINDER ***Court of Honor date change to June 12, 2018.
• Discussion of Youth Protection Training, training has been updated and needs to be completed by October 2018. Email was sent out. There is also position specific training if needed.
• Discussion regarding proposed service projects.

Troop Secretary- Sandy Diggs

• Reviewed last March 13, 2018 meeting notes

Sean Warner – Scoutmaster.

• Great Sand Dunes feedback provided. Troop led with 2 hiking opportunities. The Visitor Center was a learning opportunity for scouts.
• Backpacking Trip scheduled for May 18^th – 20^th, 2018 , 2 levels of backpacking will be available for older and younger scouts.
• Summer Camp is coming up, starting June 17, 2018. It is important to have physicals completed and merit badge selection in.
• SeaBase Trip is scheduled for August 5-11th, 2019, Coral Reef Trip ,2 boats reserved , costs discussed. Asking for additional scouts to participate.
• Discussion regarding need for new troop gear.
• Order of Arrow nominations will be at the next scout meeting April 17^th, 2018.
• Game Night, April 24th, 2018, 6 to 8 p.m.  At Battlefield, 120 W Costilla St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Danny Reeves – Committee Treasurer: 

• Gave the current status of the Troop’s total accounts.

Sandy Johnston Committee Member

• Flag opportunities and positions discussed. Need all time slots for the season to be filled. Sign Up Genius for all 5 events will be sent.
• Reminder and follow ups will be made to all who sign up.
• Volunteers needed for Flag Program Coordinators.Troop and parent meetings are scheduled. Please all parents plan to attend May 1st, 2018