Minutes

Troop 10 Committee Meeting

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Meeting 6:00 pm

Blue Hills Country Club

 

Members Present

 

Blake Williams, Jeff Muchow, Tim & Elaine Navickas, Barb Kozial,  Ken Roberson, David Contag, John McCabe, Tracy Thomas, Briton Heck, Greg Spies, Donna Wilson, John Ahart, Charlie Laudon, Ted Fuehr, Ron Wood, Tom Baker, Mark Parkins, Sandy Parkins, Quintin Cookingtin, Chuck Gibson, Doug Ball, Garrett Shropshire, Scott Bower, Dan Schorgle.

 

Blake Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00pm

 

Introductions & Opening Comments – Blake Williams

1.      Welcome and introductions – Blake called the meeting to order @ 6:00

2.      Thanked Jeff Muchow for running last month’s meeting

3.      Reviewed Adult Leader’s roster and needs to fill key spots

 

Scoutmaster Update – Greg Spies

1.   Report

·        Need a 2nd project for Webloes night – Monday after next campout

·        Scouts at last PLC wanted to have Wasko in Feathers (tribal attire)

·        Comando will be plaid at campout

·        No service project planned at the Feast

·        Discussion regarding too much adult noise at school

·        Chaplain aides will perform Grace at the Old Goats meals

·        1 Den of Webloes will join us for the feast – no overnight

a.      8 scouts

b.      3 dads

 

2.   Senior Patrol Leader – Briton Heck

·        Campout – Discussion regarding game for Feast

·        Discussion regarding appropriateness of a speaker from West Point addressing the Troop – Approved

·        Discussion regarding splitting color teams up during troop meeting to allow increased focus on each team – less distraction

 

Outdoor Activities – Tom Baker/Briton Heck

1.   November 15-16, Feast Campout

·        Venture Crew planning on going out Friday night

2.   December 6-7,

·        Landua Park – 3 miles N. of Blue Springs

·        Biking & Geo-Caching

·        1 night

4.      High Adventure – Quintin Cokingtin

a.      Philmont

                                                                                                                                                                                                  i.      4th crew going

                                                                                                                                                                                                ii.      42 going

                                                                                                                                                                                              iii.      6 slots still available for scouts

b.      October is the month to enter the lottery for calendar year 2010

                                                                                                                                                                                                  i.      Consensus is that troop should apply for 2 crews

c.      Blackbeard’s adventures should also be pursued

 

Grubmaster Report – Tim Navickas

1.      November Feast Campout

a.      Attendance – approx. 170

 

Equipment Coordinator – Chuck Gibson

1.   Report – No report

 

Membership – Donna Wilson

1.   Recruiting update

2.   Webelo meeting - need 2 projectors

·        Webeloes night is Monday after Feast

·        13 cubs coming from various packs

 

Crew 2010 Update – Scott Weaver/Jim Leaper – Plan to meet Monday after Troop Meeting

 

Community Service Projects – Deb Dellinger

1.   Salvation Army Bell Ringing, November and December – No report

 

Leawood Lions – Gary Flick/Chick Atwell

1.         Discussion

a.      Truck was in Leawood Parade

b.      Pancake participation also went well – Barb Kozial has record

 

Advancement – Brent Reynolds – Doug Ball

1.   Scout thru Life – Brent Reynolds/Doug Ball

·        Numerous 1st class scouts needing JLT training / position when it occurs middle of period

·        Discussion regarding solutions

o       One on one w/ position coordinator/color team leads

2.         Eagle Candidates – Tracy Thomas

a.      Prep for COH progressing

b.      17 young men will go through 2 weeks from tonight

c.      Could have another 12 to 14 in the Spring

 

Finance – John Martin

1.     Treasurer’s report

·        14,000 in bank

·        Big checks went out to Philmont

·        AR of $4,800

·        John to follow-up

2.     Fundraising – Barbara Cusick

·        Greenery packets Oct 6, collect Oct 27, delivery November 18-26

3.    2009 Fees

·        Prior year fees have been $100 + $12 for Boy’s Life + $10 Order of Arrow + $10 Adult

·        Motion on the floor included an amendment for pro-ration after Bartle.

·        Motion passed

3.         Donation for Shooter Safety Municipal officers - $200

 

Honor Programs

1.   O/A  – David Contag

·        coo’s of the Far Traveler have been received

·        Kevin Tenny has been elected District Assistant Lodge Chief

·        January Banquet

2.   Mic-O-Say – Bob Tenny/Jim Wasko/Rusty Howell

 

Trailhead District Round Table Information

·        Trailhead District Merit Badge Forum

o       January 10 / Feb 7

·        Trailhead District Dinner – January 24th

 

New Business/Open Discussion – All

·        Email – Trey Lelightner assistance with trauma case

o       National Scouting organization has a number of awards that the committee would like to pursue

§         Medal of Merit

§         National Certificate of Merit

§         Additional Counsel recognition could occur

·        Should Troop donate a picnic table to Camp Ernst?

o       Grubmasters will pursue at next purchasing expedition

·        Rusty Howell is retiring from Scouting

o       Rusty has communicated that the last Bartle was his last one

 

Blake Williams adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted by Secretary John McCabe

 

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