Abbreviated Minutes from August 25
Members Present: Janet, Gary, Jeff, Peggy, Sue
1. Committee meeting minutes from July were approved.
2. Reports
Peggy: There were some merit badges from Moose camporee not given out at COH. The records exist for these and those badges will be given out at the next COH. Scout books will be checked for advancement dates, leadership and service. The scoutmaster should be sure all requirements are signed off in the scout’s handbook at the scoutmaster conference. Some boys have come to BOR without having requirements signed off. Corey L. and Chris H.’ s eagle projects were deemed acceptable but the write ups need to be cleaned up. Peggy is working with these scouts. There will be merit badge training on September 8 for adults who signed up as MB counselors. Peggy would like to talk with new Life scouts as they advance about Eagle project write ups in terms of detail and format needed. The life purpose paper for prospective Eagle candidates is due at their Eagle scoutmaster conference.
Sue: $5015.45 is in the bank. Insurance for the trailer is on the way. Note that contents in the trailer will not be covered with the insurance.
Jeff: New dining flys/tarps were assembled tonight. Jeff will check the propane supply prior to Apple Harvest.
3. Old Business: Jeff will set up a meeting date and time to resolve the issues raised during the Philmont trip.
4. New Business: Mike agreed to be the training coordinator for the committee. Youth Protection training is needed in the troop. Popcorn order forms were mailed and scouts should be taking orders. Applebee’s tickets will be available the first week in September.
Agenda for September 29:
1. Approval of August minutes.
2. Reports from committee members.
3. Old Business: Popcorn sales- need a volunteer to pick up the troop’s popcorn order on Nov. 7. Applebee’s- need a volunteer to make a large sign to put on Rt. 29 and another to buy a couple dozen donuts for the kitchen staff. Decals for trailer- need a volunteer to price decals for trailer.
4. New Business: Youth Protection Training- set an October date for adult training if possible. Review letter to council regarding committee’s recomendations from the Philmont trip. Jordan F. presentation of his Eagle project concept paper.
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