November
9, 2003
Members Present
Glenn Alexander, Gary Bernhardt, William Easley, Terry Ellis, Ted Fuehr, Chuck Gibson, Bill Haner, Rick Isham, Greg Kent, Bob Lehleitner, Marc McCarty, Steve Ornduff, Brent Reynolds, Ken Roberson, Allan Schoof, Greg Spies, Herb Strain, Jim Wasko, Bryce Wells, Tom Wineland
SCOUTMASTERS MINUTE – Bill Haner:
The Feast campout went very well.
Eagle Scout Tents – at the last PLC meeting, the
scouts voted to ask the committee to allow Eagle Scouts to use personal tents
at campouts. The committee will allow
this with the following rules:
·
Use of personal
tents is at their own risk…
The Troop is not responsible for any damage.
·
No very large tents
allowed (4 person maximum size)
·
Must be in-line with
other tents and with their Patrol
·
Eagle Scouts are the
only Scouts that may sleep in these tents
·
Zero tolerance for violation
of these rules – ALL Eagle Scouts will loose this
privilege if anyone violates the rules.
ADVANCEMENT – Brent Reynolds:
Assistant Scoutmasters MUST have a signed “Scout
Spirit” card before they start any Scoutmaster’s Conference. The Scoutmaster MUST have an initialed
ORIGINAL Eagle Scout Rank Application before starting an Eagle Scout
Scoutmaster’s Conference.
EAGLE SCOUTS – Greg Kent:
Provided a printout of Life Scouts and their
progress. He estimates that we should
have 4-5 Eagle Scouts at the April 2004 Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
EAGLE SCOUT COURT – Terry Ellis:
Reported that Joe Johnson and Larry Lehman are on
schedule for the November 16th Court at BVNWHS. Allan Schoof has received RSVPs for the
12:30pm luncheon.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Rick Isham & Ted Fuehr
The Camporee went well. The Webelos had a great time.
Everyone enjoyed the rockets.
The Feast went well.
The landowner was pleased with the work our Troop provided.
Whiteman AFB has canceled our December plans. Bill Haner and Rick Isham have done some
preliminary study of going to Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge (Mound City;
northwest of St. Joseph, MO). We might
camp at Geiger Scout Camp, Lewis & Clark Park or Big Lake Park. ‘Eagle Days’ is schedule the same weekend.
BARTLE 2004 – Terry Ellis:
We were 10 out of 10 in the campsite lottery. We selected Session #4 at Campsite Seneca (½
Pawnee) July 14-23, 2004. Possible 130
Scouts & full time adults.
HIGH ADVENTURE – Bryce Wells:
Boundary Waters – We have committed to attend
Canadian boundary waters fishing and canoeing trip June 12-18, 2004. $1100 per person. Crews of 8. Piragis
Outfitters. Fly-in Fly-out, All
equipment provided. We will get a flyer
on the Website and send out an email.
Deposits due mid December. $1000
deposit will be sent soon.
Spring Break 2004 – White water trip still in
planning stage. Will send out email and
request a deposit to determine number of interested people.
Double H Ranch (Steve Ornduff) – Asked for 4 Crews
summer 2004. Placed on a waiting list
(#20). Expect we might get some
openings when the $$$ is due from other Troops. Will coordinate with Philmont 2005.
Philmont 2005 (Herb Strain) – Online reservation
request was place October 28th.
10 Crews were requested. Should
know outcome in mid December.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE – Herb Strain:
Had a great response from the Webelos at
Camporee. Sent out a reminder to the
Webelos about our meeting November 24th. Will get a PowerPoint presentation together for that day. Will duplicate it for the Parents
meeting. Troop 10 whistle, light &
key chain are finished.
TREASURER REPORT – Terry Ellis & Herb Strain
Financial statement distributed. Scout balances are down from last
month. Greenery funds are being
processed.
Greenery order was placed for $4,619.50
Hen House – received $72
Price Chopper – received $44
Alan Myers will send out another reminder asking
folks to sign up for these programs.
TRUCK REPORT – Allan Schoof:
Greg Williams fixed the body of the truck and had new
glass installed. We still need a side
mirror and turn signal reflector.
ADULT TRAINING – Steve Ornduff:
The Committee discussed the plans for Adult Leader
Training expectations. Tried to clarify
some issues discussed last month.
We have two categories:
1) Registered Adult Leaders
2) Registered Adult Non-Leaders.
Non-Leaders are usually parents that want to attend
Bartle Summer Camp (registration is required).
We expect these folks to take Fast Start Training & Youth Protection
Training. Both of these are available
online. These adults will be entered on
the Charter as Assistant Scoutmasters so as not to give them a vote at
Committee Meetings.
Leaders are adults willing to take on a position of
responsibility with the Troop. When they
register, the Committee Chair will ask what their intentions are. If the plan to work with the Scouts at
meetings and outings, they will be registered as Assistant Scoutmasters and
informed that they are expected to complete training for that position. If they plan to only function in an
administrative support position, they will be registered as a Committee Member
and informed that they are expected to complete training for that position.
We are still trying to get ALL current Registered
Adult Leaders fully trained.
NEW BUSINESS:
GRUBMASTER & EQUIPMENT – Terry Ellis
Terry
Ellis reported that Rusty Howell will be unable to function as grubmaster for a
few months. He is looking for an
assistant to step in to help in this position.
Rusty has offered the Troop the use of his equipment for campouts as
needed. No one volunteered but we will
keep looking. We will try and create a
grubmaster Committee to perform this large job. We also discussed having adults eat with the Patrols.
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY – Terry Ellis
We only had 4 Scouts and 4 Adults and last months
service project. We will have the
Patrol Leaders make calls and get the Scouts lined up for this in the
future. We might have a signup sheet so
we can see in advance the amount of expected participation. Chuck Gibson suggested we might start a
weekend campout by meeting and completing this project before we leave for the
campsite.
AUTOMOBILE & INSURANCE INFORMATION:
We will
request updated vehicle information on an annual basis for the purpose of
having accurate information for our Tour Permits. Terry Ellis discussed the Heart of America Council’s Insurance
coverage for the Troop. There is a large
liability policy that covers the Leaders as long as we follow BSA policies. He referenced the “Guide to Safe Scouting”. There is also health insurance that covers
the first $300 of medical expenses that occur during a Scout event. It then covers expenses after the Scout
personal insurance has paid. Rick Isham
will get out a message.
(National Tour Permit
Application Assistance)
Insurance
Information for Volunteers
Request
for Liability Insurance Certificate
Accident
& Sickness Insurance Claim Form
NEW TRUCK:
Greg Spies has checked into buying a used U-Haul Truck that will handle more
equipment and a heavier load. Glenn
Alexander has a possible contact at UPS that might donate a used truck that
will accomplish the same needs. The
committee approved the U-Haul if the UPS does not come thru. The U-Haul truck purchase was capped at
$3600, not including tax, licenses, etc.
POWDER HORN TRAINING – Terry Ellis
High
Adventure Adult Training – August 2004.
Possibly for our High Adventure Coordinator.
MIC-O-SAY / ORDER OF THE ARROW – Greg Spies
These
Scouts were once again called out at the campfire yesterday. Several Scouts did not have their coup
necklaces. They were reminded again of
the Troop’s expectations for membership and elevation. (This was also done at
the September 2003 campout)
SKIING CAMPOUT – Herb Strain
We will
start signup for this as the price goes up on January 10th.
TRAILHEAD MERIT BADGE FORUM – Herb Strain
Registration
due December 4th.
VENTURE CREW 2010 – Gary Bernhardt
Gary
asked to speak to the Scouts about joining the Crew. Reported that there is a Council Ski trip in January or February
2004. They should also plan other
outings.
The
meeting was ended at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted
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