Troop 9 Parents Meeting 12/16/2008

 

Attendees:

Debbie Robertson

William Robertson

Andrew Pate

Lisa Ripperton

Tom Lynn

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Current Balance: $1726.16

 

Scoutmaster’s minute:

 

Patrols:

November PLC introduced additional items to the Patrol Duty Rosters:

            Patrol Flags on outings

            US Flag on outings

            Tent assignments by Patrol

            Reveille

            Lights Out

December PLC introduced the concept of PL’s giving every member something to do on an outing, to promote attendance and relieve the burden of one member doing much more than others.

 

Eagle Projects:

Daniel Ripperton started his Eagle project

James Vanderburg is working on a write-up with Derek Rodriguez for his Eagle Project.

Chris Hock is working with Aaron Houghton on defining his Eagle project.

 

New Scouts:

New Scout Matt Robertson joined, as did his parents William and Debbie as ASMs.

Garrett and Geoffrey Gerdau officially joined Troop 9 12/16/2008.

 

Merit Badges:

Personal Fitness Merit Badge will conclude with a class room session scheduled on January 10.

First Aid Merit Badge will be scheduled on January 24.

 

Summer Camp:

Need to get deposits in for Summer Camp to get lowest rates.

Units that take advantage of our Early Bird plan will qualify for a reduced camper fee rate! To qualify, a unit must submit their $100.00 site reservation fee and $70.00 youth pre-registration fee by December 31, 2008. Joining our Early Bird plan will reduce the unit per youth camper fee to $200.00. After December 31^st (until March 1st) the camper fee is $210.00. After March 1 it’s 230, after June 1 its 250.

Units must register a minimum of five (5) scouts (by name) to qualify for the Early Bird Program.

 

Upcoming Results:

Petersburg deep freeze details for 1/17-19 need to be worked out with Mike Taylor.

Next Court of Honor is on January 27^th and we’re looking for between 3 and 7 rank advancements plus merit badges for presentation at that time.

First Webelos Day Hike is January 31 at Johnson’s Mill.

 

Past Events:

This past weekend’s intermediate backpacking trip at Uwharrie was terrific. 8 Scouts and 4 adults hiked a beautiful 8.5 mile trail originally blazed as an Eagle project in 1930. We camped at their fire circle on Panther Creek, 5.5 miles up and into the Uwharrie National Forest. James Stonecypher advanced to Life on this campout. All the new Scouts learned orienteering skills with map and compass.

 

Old Business:

Troop Contingencies needed for:

Troop Committee Chairperson

Treasurer

Scoutmaster

Chartered Organization Representative

Secretary

Potential Service Projects for Scouts Benefiting Those Ministered to by Chapel of the Cross:

Distribution of wood to those in need. Scouts needed to load and unload trucks. 1^st Saturday of each month. Contact person: David Brown

 

New Business:

Troop 9 Chaplain: We have approached Ralph Smith, from Chapel of the Cross, to be the Troop 9 Chaplain.