New Business: A new tire will be purchased for the trailer prior to the next camping trip.
Logan Teodoro has been awarded a NYLT scholarship based on his application.
The troop has been asked to once again support the Pearson Park Ice Cream Social on August 14 (date to be confirmed).
Spaghetti Dinner is on hold until next year, hopefully in February 2012.
PHILAGANZA trip details are in the works. Cost to each participant will be $100. This will be payable in two installments, $50 on May 2 and the final payment on June 13. Scholarships will be available. The drop-dead date for cancellations is June 6 in order to receive a refund.
Resident camp has 8 scouts registered for regular camping and one scout for high adventure. Scouts will meet at the church and be prepared to leave at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Scouts must me in bathing suits and Class A uniforms.
Hike on May 7 has been changed to May 8.
Financial: Balance in the account is $8,420.30, council store balance is $373.65, and scout balance is $2,000.04. Dues are payable at the first of the month, and Phillip will make the necessary calls to keep everyone current.
Senior Patrol Leader: The SPL offered brief summaries for the agendas for the next four weeks.
Troop Webmaster: Nathan reviewed updates to the website and suggested a scout could soon handle the responsibility with the help of an advisor.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Liberty Hike- (April 16): A 12-mile hike from New Castle to Ellwood City.
Invasive Species Clean-up (April 23): Reservations have been made for some scouts to participate in the Jennings Environmental Center clean-up. It will be held from 9-1 and is a good opportunity for a community service project. Nine scouts/adults are needed for this project.
First Payment (May 2): PHILAGANZA deposit of $50 to reserve a spot.
Hike (May 8): 10-mile hike at a location to be determined.
Woodsy Owl Weekend (May 13-15): Camping and Woodsy Owl clean-up at Clear Creek. Five sites reserved for an estimated 40 attendees. Clearing Hunter Trail will be part of the weekend. We may also be able to rent canoes from the park (cost of $5 per scout), weather permitting. Doug’s work associate and family will join our group at a cost of $20 (as agreed by the committee).
Tan and Green Banquet (May 20): The potluck family dinner will have the scouts provide a talent show for entertainment. This will be held in Mc Guirk Hall.
Flag Placement (May 21): Memorial Day observance. Details to follow.
Relay for Life (May 21-22): Scouts interested in participating in this event are asked to contact Colleen.
NO MEETING (May 30): Holiday!
Blood Drive (Tentative Summer 2011): The First Alliance Church location is under consideration for a blood drive. Additional information will be forthcoming.
Summer Day Events: Anticipate some additional events to be planned for weekdays during the summer.
Bike Ride (June 4): A 10 or 15-mile ride at Stavich Trail in New Castle.
Refund Date (June 6): Drop dead date for a refund for PHILAGANZA trip.
Final Payment (June 13): PHILAGANZA final payment of $50.
Boy Scout Resident Camp (June 19-25): The troop will camp at Camp Bucoco. Scouts will meet at the church and be prepared to leave at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Scouts must me in bathing suits and Class A uniforms.
NYLT-Silver Wolf Training (June 16-19 and June 23-26): Training for any scout (First Class and above).
PHILAGANZA (July 5-9): The dates for travel have been set. This Tuesday through Saturday event is something not to be missed! Service hours, swimming, history, fun and much more! Mark your calendars.
Hike (July 16): A 10-mile hike at a location to be determined.
Bike Ride (July 30): A bike ride on a trail in Ohio from Trumbull to Ashtabula is planned.
Camping, Ohio (August 5-7): Trip to Colleen’s parents for a weekend of fun with army vehicles and memorabilia. A hike will also be planned.
Ice Cream Social (August 14): Serving ice cream in Pearson Park. Date is tentative.
JEEPFEST (August 20): Annual troop fundraising event at Pearson Park. Overnight camping on Friday night (August 19) will be available.
Cuyahoga Bike-Aboard (September 18): The group will board a train at Peninsula, Ohio and ride to the interpretive visitors’ center. After unloading the bikes from the train, the troop will enjoy an 11-mile bike ride. Cost is $5 for the train ride with an additional cost for a dinner stop. The event will run from 9-5:00 pm.
The meeting schedule for the Committee is the 1st Tuesday of the month. All parents and scouts are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to be a part of what is going on in your troop. The next meeting is scheduled for May 3 at 7:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully,
Donna A. Matuch
Committee Secretary
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