ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Minutes for February 23, 2010 Committee Meeting
Created February 23, 2010
Attendees: Mary Bullinger, Belinda Byrns, Todd Coffelt, Marcelle Coleman, John Dittman, Paul Hartman, Mike Holt, Gary Romsaas, Brian Smith, Mary Strem, Randy Strem, Dale Walker, Howard Warner, plus several visiting Webelos parents. Meeting started at 8:02 pm and ended at 8:46 pm.
Old Business: Face Book account was opened. Only two people responded to Howard’s request for training and vehicle updates. Howard will resend email with details.
Previous Minutes: Minutes are online but were hard copies were not presented at meeting due to miscommunication between Dale and Todd, but were accepted.
Committee Chair’s Report: BAC is asking troop to station an activity for the Fort McHenry Centennial event. Troop is going to ask if doing an activity will allow us to camp at the fort. Rescheduling of Scout Sunday was discussed. It was decided to see if March 7th was a good date for the church. Follow-up, Dale confirmed March 7th with Pastor Venable at Mount Hebron. It was reported by the visiting commissioner that our troop is “strong and vibrant”, even though our numbers are declining. We need to get a message to the higher officers that we need a feeder pack. We are working hard to recruit with minimal return to date.
Treasurer’s Report: Presented in writing.
Scout Credits: Todd and Marcelle were still working out some details. No updates.
Scout Master’s Report: Brian said that “Ian is taking Chaplin’s aid over the top” and is being recognized at high levels in the scouting organization. Troop activities, equipment and fundraiser were explained to the visiting Webelos parents.
Green Bar Report: Chris said that the Greenbar discussed the upcoming OA and troop elections. Preparations were made for this Saturday’s Scouting For Food. The scouts will need two adults to supervise when they light fires as part of the wilderness survival program which is scheduled for the next several troop meetings. Evaluations will be made each week with a prize at the end.
Advancement Chairperson Report: Several scouts are ready to advance. Patrick’s eagle project was approved. Langston is still waiting for his project to be approved. Doug has completed the last merit badge for life.
Merit Badge Counselors Report: Counselor list has been updated. It was posted on the web page 2-23-2010.
Activities Coordinator:
1) Scouting for Food is this and next weekend. Some logistics were discussed. Howard had hard copies of the permission form, info sheet and troop 759 canvass area. These items are also available on the troop web page. 2) Scout Sunday has been moved to March 7th starting at 10:00 AM at Mount Hebron Presbyterian Church and on March 14 at Emory Church.
3) Cabin Camping is now scheduled for March 12-14. Documents are on line. We will be firing on the rifle range.
Quartermaster’s Report: Nothing to report.
Roundtable Minutes: Meeting was cancelled due to snow.
Troop Information Manager Report:
1) New web page is up and running “scout759ec.com”.
2) New troop face book account was created by Justin. Some pictures have been posted. Dale is looking for feedback before proceeding with more pictures. The new account is “troop SevenFiveNine”.
3) The merit badge counselor list is now posted.
To do:
1) Get a spare for the trailer. No update
2) The troop needs updated adult training and vehicle information. Please send the following information to Howard:
-A list of vehicles (make, model) you may use to transport boys and the tag number of each vehicle.
-Driver's license number (and your spouse if they also drive any scouts other than your own kids to any activities other than troop meetings). The year of expiration is also helpful.
-Name of your insurance company.
-Do you meet or exceed BSA insurance minimum requirements (yes/no)
Here are the BSA insurance rules for autos:
All vehicles MUST be covered by a liability insurance policy. The amount of this coverage must meet or exceed the insurance requirement of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. (It is recommended, however, that coverage limits are at least $100,000 combined single limit.) Any vehicle carrying 10 or more passengers is required to have limits of $500,000 single limit.
Note: The Driver Information will be maintained in confidence and will be released only as needed to secure tour permits.
Miscellaneous:
1) The pizza fundraiser will be held in May with an early June pickup
2) New BSA policy states that a person has to be 14 years of age or be 13 and completed 8th grade in order to be a Venture scouts.
3) Camp Ware has a new science and communication merit badge program. Marcelle wants to send Miles and was wondering if anyone else would be interested in going this summer.
Next committee meeting is scheduled for March 15, starting at 7:45 pm at Hebron House.