COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Friendswood Library
March 21, 2007

Welcome and Introduction:  Carla called the meeting to order at 7:08pm.  Those present:  Carla, Mark T., John, Randy, Karen, Mark, Gregg, Dorothea, Doug and son.
Previous minutes: Dorothea noted Carla had sent an email stating her computer did not crash but lost the password.  Committee approved the minutes with this amendment.
Treasury Report:  Denise was not present.  Gregg stated the fourth tire for the trailer purchased.  Mark asked how to prevent dry rot from occurring.  Doug suggested using Sunblock on the tires; purchased at an RV shop.
Eagle Project:  Aaron C. proposed a project at the Knights of Columbus to improve drainage.  The project has two parts: 1) drainage across the path to the gazebo- dig a trench 8" deep and backfill with crushed concrete, may need to place landscape timbers; 2) remove gravel between parking spots and sidewalk then level areas to prevent standing water.  He stated he would need 20 Scouts and 4 adults for the project that he believes can be completed in a day.  He presented a list of supplies needed.  He will have water and Gatorade available as well as serve pizza for lunch.  K of C will supply materials needed.  Committee suggested he include pictures of the work area with diagrams of planned project, safety glasses, face masks, specify type of shoe required for participants, and that he may need to find other people besides Scouts to help for the required number needed for the project.  It was also suggested for him to possibly split participants into a morning and afternoon crew. Aaron estimates completing the project sometime in April.  Project approved by Committee.
SPL Report:  none available
Camping/ Activities:  Fishing trip March 30- April 1: Scouts will do a conservation project at campout and a cobbler cook off.
Camporee in April: cancelled.  Kathleen is checking into camping elsewhere that weekend.
Flag sales: April
Summer Camp: waiting list for Pack & Paddle
NYLT: June 3-8, have two Scouts volunteering to go; Carla asked if Committee wanted to approve funds to pay for the Scouts to go.  Dorothea stated Committee had approved at a previous meeting that if a Scout is willing to participate in the training, the Troop would pay the fee.
Roundtable: no report
Recharter:  Carla stated 35 Scouts and 21 adults have rechartered.  She needs Father Skip's signature for submission.
Fundraising:  Mark noted the Scouts would be at Summer Camp for Flag Day.  He will need Scouts who are not going to set up flags on that day or he will use the alternate day in February to set up flags.
Other:  Mark is now Scoutmaster.  He needs someone to volunteer to take over the Troop medical forms.
Mark stated the Troop is at Summer Camp when they normally have the flag retirement ceremony- will have to hold it at camp or hold it another time.  At present, he has only one flag to retire.
Randy stated he received a call from Father Skip.  He would like the Scouts to paint the curbs at the Church.  Committee thought this might be an Eagle project.  Doug will check with his son to see if he would like to do this as an Eagle project and let Randy know.
Randy stated a meeting is set up with Father Skip for Saturday at 9:30 am to discuss the garage bay.  Mark and Carla will attend.  Committee suggested they also discuss the trailer.
Dorothea stated she has 14 Scouts participating in Ad Altare Dei.  She asked Randy if it was possible to use a classroom.  Randy said he would check on it.
Gregg noted the death of Mr. Rushing's wife.  He commented that Mr. Rushing is very active in Scouting and led the contingency to the Jamboree.  Gregg felt the Troop should send condolences to Mr. Rushing.  Karen stated the family has requested no flowers.  Dorothea stated his wife was a diabetic- maybe the Troop could donate to the Diabetes Foundation.  Committee approved a donation of $50 to the Diabetes Foundation in Mrs. Rushing's name from Troop 452.  Carla stated she would notify Denise.
Adjournment:  Carla noted the library is booked for the next planned Committee meeting.  She suggested meeting at an alternate place or an alternate date.  Committee decided to schedule the meeting for Thursday instead of Wednesday.  Carla said she would see if the library was available that day.  The meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm.