Minutes

Troop 10 Committee Meeting

August 5, 2004

Blue Hills Country Club

 

 

Members Present

 

John Ahart, Doug Ball, Paul Bertrand, William Easley, Roger Eaton, Marc Elkins, Terry Ellis, Bill Haner, Dave Holt, Rusty Howell, Rick Isham, Bob Key, Larry Lehman, Jeff Muchow, Alan Myers, Steve Ornduff, Brent Reynolds, Ken Roberson, Greg Spies, Alan Stetson, Herb Strain, Joe Vogliardo, Jim Wasko, Tom Wineland & Greg Williams

 

 

Terry Ellis called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

 

Terry Ellis – summer camp went very well – we received the National Camping Award and the HOAC Camping Award – he read a thank you note from a camper- he thanked Herb for putting so much of the summer camp together for us

 

Steve Ornduff – discussed the experience of our troop’s crews at Double-H Camp – it was very positive for our 8 adults and 10 scouts

 

Terry Ellis – there will be a slide show of all our troop’s summer experiences at the 8/30 troop meeting

 

Bill Haner – Quetico trip was also great

 

Bill Haner – Scoutmaster update – the new SPL was selected at summer camp – they are discussing who his ASPL’s will be – 3 of 4 have already agreed to serve – he felt the scouts who stood in as leaders at camp did a commendable job – he will continue this during the year

 

Bill Haner – 8/23 meeting was cancelled

 

Rick Isham – outdoor activities – trying to put the scout’s issues into reality – a group of older scouts discussed this at camp

 

Bill Haner – camporee – will have a Lewis and Clark theme

 

There was discussion but no objections to the plan for the year.  Rick Isham will work on the specifics

 

Paul Bertrand – Shooter Safety Campout – only 2 meetings prior to the campout – discussed options for targets since the scouts requested some different types – there will be prone and sitting stations – would like committee to help with various aspects including new prizes – will put out an email asking for assistance and specific types of firearms – will need someone to lead the archery – on 9/13 we will have a speaker to address safety rules – will try to offer opportunity for scouts to complete Archery Merit Badge for those who did not finish it at Bartle – he will buy some ear protection for the Troop so we don’t have to borrow them in the future

 

Bill Haner – 2004-2005 High Adventure – discussed a variety of options – Jamboree, Bartle and two others will be available for next summer – we will explore Blackbeards, Gila, Packard, Double-H and any other suggestions

 

Bill Haner – Jamboree – there will be a Council contingent – not many have expressed an interest yet – it will be at Fort A P Hill in Virginia with a side trip to Washington D C for a total of 10 to 14 days

 

Terry Ellis – Bryce Wells will also be looking into a canoe trip down the Buffalo River that will be in addition to that month’s campout

 

Terry Ellis– Treasurer’s Report – good cash balance - $5000 still owed from scouts – better than last year

 

Alan Myers – Fundraising – Grocery store promotion – Hen House and Price Chopper – everyone needs to reenroll and mark Troop 10 as where they want their 1% to go – he will announce this and make forms available at the picnic and Court of Honor

 

Alan Myers – greenery sales – similar to last year – packets will be handed out in early October – each scout must sell $80 to bring in $40 for the troop or must do a $40 buyout – above $80 in sales will give scouts a credit toward camping expenses

 

Herb Strain – Bartle Treasurer Report – we are doing well and paying off all bills – in October we will be participating in the Bartle lottery for next summer

 

Brent Reynolds – 37 rank advancements at Bartle – Tom Wineland got all the conferences together – they have an improvement plan for next year

 

Rusty Howell – congratulated Jim Wasko for continuing the excellent 1st year scout program

 

Joe Vogliardo – anticipates 6-7 for next Eagle Court – 2 have already received their Eagle –

 

Herb Strain – 9/29 is the date life scouts must have things completed to be included in the next Eagle Court

 

Terry Ellis – OA – Rob Wheeler will be our new OA Adult Leader – he is wanting some other adult leaders to help with Section Conclave in Springfield on October 6-8 – we will be encouraging scouts to participate in this – the Ozark Trails Council who is sponsoring this has a dual OA/Mic-O-Say program also – there will be a Fall Fellowship at Naish

 

Herb Strain – emphasized the need for more adult leadership for OA to encourage the scouts with this program which is national and international in nature

 

Herb Strain – Two of the OA events will now count as campouts

 

Greg Spies – Mic-O-Say – 3 paint elevations, 11 new warriors, 7 honorary warriors, 15 new braves and 24 foxmen at Bartle

 

Terry Ellis – Troop picnic on 8/21 – flyer is on the website – at Stu Sharp’s farm – please bring lawn chairs and side dishes and desserts – there will be some recognition given to adult leaders – pork shoulder and turkey will be the main courses – setup will begin around 2 PM – Rusty Howell will need helpers with the cooking – please RSVP to Herb Strain by 8/16 so we can get a headcount

 

Terry Ellis – discussion of committee positions that need to be filled – please speak to him if you are interested in taking on any roles for the troop

 

Dave Holt – discussed adult training for leaders – Trailhead has various offerings and he will offer things specifically for our troop

 

Herb – 5 steps to being a trained leader:

1.      Youth protection

2.      Fast start

3.      1 1/2 hour new leader essentials

4.      Assistant scout master training

5.      One night campout in a patrol structure

 

Bill Haner – Roundtable – discussed Camporee, Powderhorn, adult training

 

Greg Spies – replacing patrol pots, pans, and other items in patrol boxes – it was decided we would buy non-hiking equipment

 

Herb Strain – locker inventory on 9/11

 

William Easley – asked if we could provide a flag ceremony for a 10/5 meeting with a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, Lt Col Leo Thorness who will do a presentation on Leadership and Patriotism

 

Jim Wasko – discussed how well summer camp went for 1st year scouts and their advancement

 

The meeting was ended at 9:00 p.m.

 

                                                               Respectfully submitted

Larry Lehman

 

 

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