Committee Meeting Agenda for March 24

March 19, 2008

Committee Meeting: Monday March 24 7:30PM

Agenda

Reports: Scoutmaster (Jay), Outdoor Activities Coordinator (Gary), Treasurer (Sue), Advancement (Peggy), Training (Lita), Equipment (Jeff) and Chartered Organization (Neil)

On the table for discussion:

  1. Recruitment- both boy and adult. We need to find a volunteer to be the membership coordinator (if we don’t have one already).
  2. Fundraisers- tree sales results, Applebee’s
  3. Leftover popcorn/peanuts. Need to determine if it is expired. If not, we need a volunteer to schedule a time/place to sell it in the very near future.
  4. Schedule Rt. 20 Spring cleanup.

BSA Troop 37

Committee Meeting Minutes – 2/25/08

Members Present:  Peter Michaels, Lisa Hearl, Janet Stern, Gary Banks, Peggy Ives, Lita Flowers, Sue Martin, and Neil McLlaughlin

REPORTS:

Outdoor Coordinator:

Summer Camp:  Deadline to register the troop for camp is 3/1. Camp week is 6/22 – 6/28. There is a $40 deposit due 2/28 along with verbal commitment that scout is attending. If a scout changes his mind later and does not attend camp, the deposit will not be refunded. Camp fee is $185 this year and $225 if paid late. Money can be deducted from scout accounts with balances. All scouts receive notice about camp via direct contact:  Janet will contact new boys from Pack 74, Lita will contact the Ducks, Peter will contact the Bulls, Sue will contact the Cobras, and Chuck will contact the Roadrunners. Sue will maintain a list of scouts who will attend camp and verify payment.

Treasurer:

Disbursement of scout funds from accounts of non-registered scouts will be absorbed back into the troop’s account. All remaining funds from non-registered scouts will be considered a donation to the troop.

There seems to be 2 boys from summer camp last year that have not paid there fees. Neil will follow up & confirm if payment is still needed. If it was deducted from the troop’s funds, the deposit will cover the reimbursement.

The troop has completed rechartering to include all boys that identified that they wish to continue with the troop. Not all boys have paid the $30 registration fee that was due. Sue will send a letter to all of the boys who still owe money & let them know that the full amount will be deducted from their scout accounts. If a boy’s scout account does not have a sufficient balance to cover the $30 amount, a deadline will be set requesting that the registration fee be paid in full. 

Advancement: 

Merit badge counselors are needed in all areas. Boys should think about recruiting teachers, coaches, neighbors, etc. Parents will be encouraged to register as a counselor for areas that they feel comfortable teaching or that they may have some expertise in.

Scouts need to be held accountable for leadership positions, whether it be Historian or Patrol Leader or any other elected role, if they are going to use the position for rank. Adult leaders need to be diligent during Board of Reviews to verify the positions & question the boys to determine follow through from each regarding the duties of their elected positions.


Troop Program through June

March 14, 2008

The troop program for mid-March through early June is now online.


Merit Badge Opportunities at the Virginia Aviation Museum

March 2, 2008

25 March (Tuesday / 9:30.a.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Introduction to Aviation — BSA Aviation Merit Badge Opportunity (but open to all 11 years or older). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details

26 March (Wednesday / 9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.): Introduction to Weather — BSA Aviation Merit Badge Opportunity (but open to all 11 years or older). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details

26 March (Wednesday / 1:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Introduction to Weather — Repeat of above offering

27 March (Thursday / 9:30.a.m. – 4:30 p.m.): Introduction to Aviation — BSA Weather Merit Badge Opportunity (but open to all 11 years or older). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details

29-30 March (9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., both days): Wings ‘n Rails — All Aboard the Family Fun Express! Get ready for the Ninth annual model railroad extravaganza. Program is free with paid museum admission.

12 April (Saturday / 1:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. p.m.): Meet Jay Jay™ Day — Bring your family and friends when Jay Jay the Jet Plane lands at the Virginia Aviation Museum! Meet Jay Jay and have your picture taken with this adorable little plane! Plus, face-painting, balloon art, button-making, crafts and more! Tickets are $8 each for all ages and include Virginia Aviation Museum admission.

26 April (Saturday / 9:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. ): Outta’ Sight Flight — GSUSA Junior Aerospace Badge Opportunity (but open to all). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other details

03 May (Saturday / 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.): F-14 Tomcat Forum — a rare opportunity immerse yourself in the history and operation of one of aviation’s most recognized icons. You learn why and how the Tomcat was developed. You’ll meet F-14 pilots and RIOs and hear their personal stores flying training and operational missions around the world from aircraft carriers

07 June (Saturday / 9:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. ): Outta’ Sight Flight — GSUSA Junior Aerospace Badge Opportunity (but open to all). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other detail.

09 July 07 June (Saturday / 9:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. ): Outta’ Sight Flight — GSUSA Junior Aerospace Badge Opportunity (but open to all). Visit our web site (vam.smv.org) for registration form, fee, and other detail.

07 October (Saturday: SR-71 Forum (TENTATIVE DATE) … stay tuned