Dave Filpus read letter from former T9 Eagle Scout John Bagby. John is asking whether T9 will be doing anything special for scouting's 100th anniversary and requests that he would like to be remembered as a T9 Eagle Scout. T9 would like to reply back to John to see if we could get additional history or memorabilia. Gregg volunteered to work with the T9 scribe in order to craft an appropriate reply.
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balance now where recent expenses were for troop rechartering and
patrol boxes. Discussion about raising dues was briefly
revisited. Requests for projected capital expenses and concern about
whether presently spending more per boy than taking in. Possible
expenses: (1) more patrol box. Maintenance of patrol box
should just be consumable replacement and should use trip meal
funds. Expenses expected for camporee. Remainder of
troop dues discussion is tabled.
Eno River - Successful two night/two campsite outing
Johnson's Mill day hike - successful feedback obtained, but hike date needed to be rescheduled due to weather.
Greg Gerdau scheduling scoutmaster growth conferences; 3 done already for rank advancement and board of reviews.
Scout day at church was well received, appreciative of our efforts made.
Astronomy merit badge - Dave will lead. No cost, dress warm. (2) UNC astrophysicist will lead. Scheduled for this Friday.
Sunday, 2/19, will be rescheduled day hike.
Caving on 2/24 - 2/25 at Lost Sea. This is a guided tour with dinner provided, a boat ride, cave tour, and wild exploration. Sleep overnight in the cave. Bring wet wipes and change of clothing for trip home. Long drive, ~8 hours. Considering moving trip start to Friday evening in order to break up trip out to 4 hour blocks.
March 3 - District pinewood derby - going to set up table for recruiting - would like an older scout and parent to man table and represent troop
Quality unit award ended last year. A new award is the centennial award. This award is prospective; ie. Troop will make commitments for certain categories designed to help the troop improve. Figures are adjusted specifically for each troop/pack, then are monitored. Needs to be filed by mid-March. Greg Gerdau wants to ask permission to make suggestions in order to meet deadline, then will bring results to committee. Trish states that the committee can vote by email. Greg Gerdau will be working troop numbers with Mark Hannah (the District Commissioner). This award spans 3 years. There were various examples discussed covering leadership, training, youth protection, recruiting, retaining, etc.
Greg Gerdau can do this. Trish and Mark have submitted forms to be Merit Badge Counselor, but have not scheduled training? Needs to be scheduled.
Dave Filpus will need to manage.