Agendas & Meeting Minutes
Troop180 Agenda June 4, 2008
Minutes to the Committee Meeting of June 4, 2008 follow.
Attendees:
Dan Heney, Rod
Callahan, Dean Leonard, Barb Klett, Allan Scofield, Mark Goodwin, Doug Maly
COURT OF HONOR:
SPENCER
. next Monday, June 9
. scouts be there by
6:00pm in full uniform
. event begins at
7:00pm
. bring a desert (no
brownies)
. please RSVP
. encourage family
members to come
10JUN Meeting:
Canoeing
. meet 6:30pm at the
church
. reply and say if you
are going
14JUN Trail Cleanup
. meet 8:00am at the
church
. bring tools:
loppers, shovels, buckets ... and your normal stuff, like bug spray, hat, boots
and be dressed for trail work.
High Adventure
. we discussed 7~10AUG,
but date has not totally firmed up yet
23AUG Rope Bridge
. need to call Bob
Juckins and Dan Newman to 'support' the bridge
West Point
Trip
* need to decide on
date
10SEP - scout
weekend
1NOV -
football game (day after Halloween)
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Troop180 Agenda April 1, 2008
TODOS
. recover
troop equipment stored at home
. buy a
new cast iron Dutch oven - 12qt
. buy 2x
GPS units
. deep
dive on troop inventory - and trash all extra junk
.
Cooperstown: meet at church @ 8:00am Saturday, April 19
. think
of ideas for activity on the way home from Cooperstown
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Attendees:
Barb
Klett, Dean Leonard, Joe Pescaro, Allan Scofield, Ralph Peck, Dan Heney, Rod
Callahan, Doug Maly
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Proposals
for next year:
.
Buffet? Could do combination, with servers for the first round, and buffet for
seconds.
. Plan
for larger servings, and do bread family style.
TREASURY
. Balance
is approximately $7400.
ADVANCEMENT
. Bob D
to present the troop with up-to-date status on awards.
.
Planning to: keep constant encouragement up for boys to work towards
advancement
COURT
OF HONOR
. Plan to
hold them twice per year => next one is in Fall 2008 (besides Spencer's Eagle in
May 2008).
QUARTERMASTER
. Started
on inventory.
.
Everything is on shelves now.
. Note to
all: Need to search your basement and garage shelves for troop equipment - much
is missing.
COOPERSTOWN
. Meet at
church @ 8:00am Saturday, April 19.
. Think
of ideas for activity on the way home.
. Plan
menus next meeting (Tuesday, April 8).
TROOP
ACTIVITIES
. Time to
think about getting back to maintaining the Bob Elms trail.
. The
Worcester Ecotarium is undergoing some changes - could be a good Eagle Project.
HIGH
ADVENTURE
. Looks
like Moose River is the destination.
. Boys
have put their own committee together.
.
Timing: first part of August 2008, proposed 6~11 of August with travel
included.
.
Planning the "Bow Trip": 37 miles with about 1 mile portage.
.
Requirements: swimming and canoeing merit badges.
SUMMER CAMP 2008: info at http://www.nashuavalleybsa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=22&Itemid=42
.
Looks like a good turnout.
. Price
is $310 when paid by June 1, 2008.
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Troop180 Agenda February
20, 2008
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Troop180 Agenda January
16, 2008
Committee Meeting Minutes
BSA Troop 180
Mohegan Council
Quinsigamond District
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Attendees
Ralph Peck Committee Chairman Emeritus
Rod Callahan Scoutmaster
Dan Heney Assistant Scoutmaster
Bob Diehl Awards Chair
Barb Klett Treasurer
Joe Pescaro Transportation
Doug Maly Secretary
Allen Scofield
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Recent Events: Trout Brook
. a few people were unprepared, but on the whole the campout went well, esp.
- programming
- food, advance planning and preparation at camp
- campfire
- Cub activities
. good interaction with the Cub Scouts
. need to work on:
- better packing (pack lighter)
- physical conditioning, especially for longer hikes or high adventure
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Upcoming: Klondike Derby 26JAN2008
. need adults (though adults are not to assist scout activities)
. missing two troop GPS units
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Upcoming: Scout Sunday on 10FEB2008
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Upcoming: Join Boy Scouts Open House 12FEB2008, 7:00~8:00 at Church
. need to plan the meeting with recruitment in mind
. run Greg's video
. give information to Landmark in advance
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Upcoming: Spaghetti Dinner 8MAR2008
. everyone to send preferred vendors, if any (to be solicited)
. Bob D. is recruiting volunteers to make phone calls
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Upcoming: Need to schedule two Courts of Honor
1 - Spencer's Eagle Court of Honor, in April?
2 - General Court of Honor, in ?
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Troop Items
. web site: keep maintaining scheduled events
. quartermaster report:
- Greg volunteered to take over
- the supply room has progressed greatly
- need to inventory troop equipment
- schedule to skin the inside of room
- need any recommendations for new equipment
. high adventure 2008: PLC is planning on a trip to Maine; Dean has already
compiled background information
. high adventure 2009: collecting proposals
- schooner in Caribbean
- Scotland
- ...
. council roundtable is first Monday of every month, looking for volunteers to
represent the troop
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Troop180 Agenda January 23, 2008
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How did Trout Brook Campout go? 10 mins Rod, Dan
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Klondike Derby January 26. 5 mins Rod, Dan
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Join Boy Scouting February 12 Open House 5 mins Rod
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Web Site 3 mins Dean
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Quarter Master Report 2 mins Dean
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Treasurers Report Weekly Dues 5 mins Vallery, Barbara
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High Adventure: 2007 5 mins Dean
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High Adventure: 2008 2 mins Allen
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Spaghetti Supper Vendor Marketing 20 mins Bob D, Ralph, Rod & Vallery
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Training needed 5 mins Rod & Howie
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Banquet 5 mins Bob D
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New Business 5 mins
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BSA Committee Meeting
5 DEC 2007
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COMING EVENTS
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11 DEC DARE; start on food for campout
18 DEC meeting - begin physical exercise
?? DEC proposed: find time between meetings of 18DEC and 8JAN to meet informally
and finish sleds - order pizza
8 JAN last meeting before campout
12-13 JAN winter campout - Trout Brook - coordinate with Cub Scouts
15 JAN meeting
22 JAN meeting
27 JAN Klondike derby
29 JAN Court of Honor
5 FEB meeting
10 FEB Scout Sunday
WREATH SALE
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. grossed $1361 with approx $700 in costs
. with little extra organization, could double the take next year by pushing for
more sales
. accordingly, proposed
kick off wreath sale in Sep next year
individual profits from fundraiser
buy a few sample wreaths and set up for roadside sales
FINANCE
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. Troop 180 checking balance: $3177.75 (5DEC2007)
. just paid charter ($600)
. Greg S. to collect dues of $1/week
TROOP POSITIONS
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. Rob Lanara is new awards chair
. Rod Callahan to begin scaling back as Scoutmaster, replacement needed in 2008
EAGLE SCOUT
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. Spencer's Court of Honor needs planning - date in April?
PROJECTS
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. church basement renovations is half way done
need to finish - a few people volunteered
need lights installed - this is a paid job
. high adventure 2008
several in senior patrol have shown interest
"Maine High Adventure" is a leading candidate
scouts need more experience backpacking
Jim Matheson and Mike Dubois are good adult resources
. high adventure 2009
crew a sailboat?
. need to develop adult training for outdoors
SPAGHETTI SUPPER
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9:00 kitchen open
3:00 gym open
. discussed planning - several people volunteered
. marketing
flyers etc
reserve sign by Bank of America (through town hall)
cost for banner across road? (need approval by town hall)
notice in Landmark running for three weeks preceding
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Troop 180 Committee Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2007
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Items Discussed
. review leadership positions
* Barbara volunteered as Appointed Treasurer
. review October campout
. website has many updates
. next campout: New Bedford
* leaving Sat the 17th, 8:00am from church
. high adventure 2008: Baxter State Park
* time to be between mid-June and mid-Aug
* need to decide on choice of activities
(canoeing, white water ...)
* need to decide money and dates before Jan 1, 2008
. summer camp: week of July 6, 2008
. spaghetti dinner: March 8, 2008
. discussed leader training
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Scheduled Meetings
NOV 13 get ready for campout
NOV 20 youth protection video
NOV 27 nativity scene
DEC 4 tbd
DEC 11 Court of Honor
DEC 18 tbd
DEC 25 no meeting
JAN 1 no meeting
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TODOS
. Doug: Send out phone list to all boys and parents
. Doug: Call parents about coming events
o campout: leaving Sat the 17th, 8:00am @ church
o 2 sheets + copy of license
o wreath orders were due Sat 10th
o youth protection movie to be shown on Nov 20th
. Bob D: Provide list of merit badge counselors
. All: Feedback on website
. All: Plan coming court of honor (Dec 11, 2007)
. All: Build new Klondike Derby sleds
. Next Committee Meeting:
Plan out details of Spaghetti Dinner
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troop180_agenda__2007_11_07
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How did Oct Campout go 5 mins Rod, Dan, Allen
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Phone tree - complete? 2 mins Doug
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Filling Offices (need help) Assist Treasurer 2 mins Ralph & Bob F
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Web Site 3 mins Dean
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New Bedford 5 mins Rod & Dan
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Clean up day Church (Nov 3 or 10) 5 mins Rod&Dan
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Wreath sale (Is it set?) 5 mins Rod & Dan
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Quarter Master report 2 mins Dean
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Treasurers report 2 mins Vallery
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High Adventure: 2007 2 mins Dean
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High Adventure:2008 2 mins Allen
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Spaghetti Supper 15 mins Bob D, Ralph, Rod & Vallery
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Training needed 5 mins Rod & Howie
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New Business 5 mins
Positions:
Rod Callahan Scout Master
Dan Heney Assistant Scout Master
Ralph Peck Committee Chairman Emeritus
Bob Flagg Appointed Committee Chairman
Vallery Schrank Treasurer
?? Appointed Treasurer
Bob Diehl Awards Chair
Bob Diehl Advancement Officer
Joe Pescaro Transportation
Doug Maly Historian
Doug Maly Secretary
Dean Leonard Quartermaster
Dean
Leonard Web Site
troop180_minutes__2007_09_05
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September 5, 2007
Committee Meeting Minutes
BSA Troop 180
Mohegan Council
Quinsigamond District
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Attendees
Ralph Peck Committee Chairman Emeritus
Bob Flagg Committee Chairman
Rod Callahan Scoutmaster
Vallery Schrank Treasurer
Joe Pescaro Transportation
Doug Maly Secretary
Dean Leonard
Barb Klett
___ Klett
Dan Heney
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BSA regulations require both a scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster.
Open positions are:
. Assistant Scoutmaster
. Quartermaster
. Transportation
. Treasurer to take over from Vallery
. Historian
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Two upcoming events need planning:
1) Spaghetti Supper
. Vallery volunteered to cook
TODOS
- recruit a coordinator
- compile lists of past donors
- can Bob Diehl volunteer again?
- need to buy bulk in advance
- buy bulk salad one day in advance
- pick date
- reserve church
2) High Adventure
Plan ahead - need to reserve facilities and equipment well in advance.
Possible destination: 1 week in Maine.
Recruit the "High Adventure Committee"
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Additional Planning:
. Nickerson campout: need a trailer (Dan) and make reservations (Rod)
. April vacation trip
. framing and finishing store room
. finish the storeroom
. post all information on the website
. finally, will need more adults at summer camp
. Eagle court of honor to be scheduled for Spencer in JAN or FEB 2008
. everyone needs:
1 - CORI
2 - youth project (online)
3 - adult registration
4 - youth protection video
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Other Notes
. Howie Gilless is our interface to council. We would like volunteers to council
roundtable the first Monday of the month.
. Troop has $4039 in the bank + $800 in stale checks
. upcoming schedule
29~30SEP campout: Nickerson
13~14OCT district Camporee
16~18NOV West Point
Feedback: Please feedback any concerns or kudos.
(todo: possible to set up electronic inbox?)
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