TROOP 452 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

January 21, 2004

 

 

Call to order: Meeting was called to order by Robbie  McAfoos.

Approval of Minutes: Minutes from December 2003 were approved.

Calendar Review:

            Winter Camp: Steve Lippold reported on Winter Camp 2004. The female bathroom in the Scoutmaster’s Lodge was broken the entire week. Camp offered training, but it was not announced until camp week, so there was no early notification of training opportunities. Steve states camp will try to correct this in the future, and have training signup for adults pre-camp. Kathleen announced Polar Gator patches were ordered for Fall and Winter Camps, as the temperature dropped to freezing at both camps. She should receive some sort of notification by this spring.

            Caroling at the nursing home went well and was fun.

            A meeting with Mary Queen pastor, Father Skip, was held in December. Robbie McAfoos, Committee Chair, Alan Valicek, Scoutmaster attended. Also in attendance was outgoing Chartered Organizational Representative, Ken Shores, and incoming  Chartered Organizational Representative, Randy Waibel. The Committee thanks Ken Shores for his years of service, and looks forward to his continued input. The Troop still has a need for some storage space, and asked about the garage by the trailer. Father Skip will get back with the troop on this, as access needs to be approved by a church group. The Committee discussed that the Troop also needs to plan some service projects to assist the church. Scouts could also plan Eagle projects for the church. psam ordener suggested the troop consider posting announcements in the church bulletin. Randy Waibel will submit information for Scout Sunday. Kathleen Meyers stated she could submit further announcements as needed..

Reports:

·        Committee Chair: Robbie will contact Ron Harris to procure the PA system. It will be needed for the next Court of Honor. The recharter papers are not with the troop. Robbie will check on this. Registration and renewal will be done by Troop Master this year. Robbie will check with John Y’Barbo on this. Mark Manusov asked about the Cubs who are crossing over. psam stated the Cubs will renew as a pack and pay an additional $1.00 per scout.

·        Scoutmaster:  Alan Valicek stated Woodbadge training is still on for March. He and Henry Valdez will attend.

OA elections are coming up. A presentation needs to be scheduled before elections. The next OA ordeal is the second weekend in May. Alan stated he needs a list of all scouts elected and their addresses, as some elected in the past were not notified.

Trevor Harris has mentioned he is interested in meeting other troops, camping with them and sharing ideas. More to come.

·        Treasurer: psam ordener stated troop balance is $4582.11. Troop membership dues need to be paid by March 1, 2004. Dues are $50.00 per year per scout, or $25.00 now and the remaining $25.00 by September 1, 2004.

·        Training Coordinator:  Youth Protection Training will be offered at UTMB, Saturday, January 24, 2004, from 0900h-1400h. Attendees will be trained as unit YPT trainers. For further information, refer to the Bay Area Council website, http://www.bacbsa.org. The committee is asking for a volunteer to attend this training and to serve as the unit YPT trainer.  

Little Philmont training is also January 24, 2004.

University of Scouting is February 7, 2004. See the BAC website for more information. This is an excellent opportunity for training in all areas.

·        Fundraising:.The committee approved additional funds for purchase of First Aid supplies for the first aid kits. Scouts will prepare more kits for fundraising at an upcoming troop meeting.

·        Equipment: Troop 452 now has 2 new, indoor flagpoles and stands, and a new American flag.  Troop still needs a Texas flag. Kathleen stated she would like a set for outdoor display during campouts.

·        Calendar: Many upcoming events. Please consult troop’s website calendar for new listings, changes and updates. In addition to previously mentioned events, next district roundtable is Feb 12, 2004 at LDS Church in Friendswood.  Address is 505 Deseret. Stephen Le will present a program for the Aviation Merit Badge requirements in February during a troop meeting. Next campout is February 6-8, 2004, and will focus on completion of the Pioneering Merit Badge. Scout Sunday is Feb. 8, 2004. 

·        Discussion:

Bill Priniville presented information on Philmont 2005. He has graciously volunteered to assist the troop in all the necessary steps for registration and training for this High Adventure. The Committee agreed to fund $1200 to send in for deposit to reserve space for 24 scouts to meet the deadline. Scouts will repay the troop for the deposit.  Preparation and training on backpacking and hiking will begin soon.  There are age and weight requirements for Philmont. Scouts must be 14 years old by June 8, 2005 or have completed the 8th grade. There is a lot of information on the internet about Philmont.

Mark Manusov discussed Ad Altare Dei, (to the alter of God0, the Catholic scout religious emblem. He has requested a volunteer to act as counselor for interested scouts. Further information and requirements can be found at the Diocese of Galveston-Houston website, under Diocesan Catholic Committee of Scouting.

Karen Frank announced Daniel Frank’s father would like a fence perimeter painted. He will donate $200.00 to the troop and provide paint and supplies for scouts who volunteer to paint his fence. Service hours will be given. Karen will keep the troop informed with date and time.

Mark Manusov announced Pack 452 Crossover is the first week in March 2004. Troop 452 expects approximately 10 scouts from the pack.

·        Adjournment.

Next meeting will be Wednesday, February18, 2004, 1900h at the Friendswood Library.

 

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