Troop Committee Meeting
August 9, 2004
- Camping Report
- Summer camp was held from July 11 to July 18. 26 scouts and 13 adults attended camp.
- Mackinac Service Camp was July 31 to Aug 7. 7 boys attended as guides. They were Colin and Logan B., Andrew C., Ethan D., Andrew K., Brandon M., and Mike W.
- 8 Scouts attended trail to Eagle.
- Cedar Point is scheduled for September 17 to 19. The cost is $50.00 per scout.
- Camporee is scheduled for October 8,9, and 10 at Kensington Group Campgrounds.
- Winter Camporee is scheduled for Feb. 4 to 6. Mr. B. will do polar bear if the scout is prepared. Equipment checkout is required.
- Activities:
- Pool kickoff party is scheduled for Dr. M's. house on August 29 from 4 to 7 pm. Each scout should bring a food item. See your patrol leader for more information.
- The fall court of honor will be held September 26 in the early evening.
- Scout Mass is September 12 at 10:00 am.
- Advancement Report.
- 119 Merit Badges
- 6 Rank Advancements
- 7 Special Awards
- Treasurers Report
- The treasurer reported the troop was solvent.
- Father T. sent a letter of thank you for the donation made.
- Quartermaster Report
- Mr. K. reported he needed to spend $600.00 on troop equipment.
- Philmont Report
- The 6 scouts and the 4 adults had the adventure of a lifetime there.
- Sea Base is being looked into as the next high adventure. Possibly at Christmas 05.
- A regular high adventure trip is in the planning phases. June 17 to July 1st is a tentative date
- Scoutmaster Report
- Rob K. presented the new honor patrol points for the troop.
- Patrol of the period will take the place of Patrol of the quarter.
- Rank advancements points are now 200 points.
- The Scoutmaster was awarded 200 points for discretional use.
- Also points were awarded for PLC meetings, training, and service hours.
- Next Committee meeting is September 13 at 7:30 pm at Dr. M's house.
Respectfully submitted by Gerry F.