Meeting: July 13
The meeting started at 7:00 pm, at St. Camillus Church with the following adult members in attendance: Marilyn Moon, Colleen Chamberlain, Gary Wolford, Betsy Wolford and Donna Matuch. Jonathan Wherry represented the scouts.
Financial: Current balances not available at this meeting. Phillip is on vacation and the receipts from Philaganza have not yet been included in the tally. Amy had prepared a statement of expenses for the trip with total expenses at $1,957.67, cash in at $1,350.00. Expenses included transportation, food, entertainment and lodging. The overage for the trip was $607.67
A Blood Drive will be held on July 18 (Monday night) at the First Alliance Church from 2-8. All scouts are encouraged to use this time for community service. Parents are encouraged to donate a pint of blood.
After-action comments from Philaganza were mostly positive with the exception of the oversight of the Boardwalk water park. Our hosts Tony and Laura Visco (Amy Na’s parents) were gracious hosts to a backyard full of scouts. A personalized thank-you photo was mailed to the Viscos.
Jonathan Wherry presented his Eagle project idea to the adults. He will create benches for the City
Rescue Mission.
The SPL’s agenda was not available for the up-coming weeks.
The troop will not be selling additional items during the Christmas holiday, i.e. Mona’s Chocolates.
When the merit badge counselor list is complete, a copy will be distributed to the scouts.
Gary will again take the position as popcorn kernel for the annual popcorn sale.
All adults must complete the Youth Protection Training prior to the end of the year. A copy of the certificate should go to Colleen.
Starting July 25, Monday meetings will be held at Pearson Park till further notice.
Merit badge work will be held at a Monday meeting once a month. On July 25, Personal Management (Michael Matuch) and Family Life (Donna Matuch) will be reviewed for those who are interested in these Eagle required badges. Any counselor who wishes to coordinate merit badge work on a Monday meeting to help the scouts, please contact Colleen.
Bike aboard event (July 30) may be moved to Stavich Trail in New Castle due to the inability to transport the trailer.
Colleen will follow-up with scheduling Den Chief training. This training needs to be completed in August or September.
Zachary Matuch had suggested joint campout with Troop 746. When a date is set for Woodsy Owl, we will extend the opportunity to this young troop.
The Ryan family has generously offered to host a weekend event to focus on the Soil & Conservation badge and the Farm Machinery badge. The last weekend in August was suggested. More information will follow.
Father Tom has requested a calendar of events (up till May 2012). Colleen will forward this information.
Jeepfest: The menu will remain the same as prior years: soda, pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos and ice cream. Marilyn will investigate the cost for the sausage sandwiches.
Website: There was a huge spike in activity during the Philaganza trip. We will continue to post pictures as they happen on future events.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Summer Day Events: Anticipate some additional events to be planned for weekdays during the summer.
Hike (July 16): CANCELLED A 10-mile hike at North Country Trail.
Blood Drive (July 18): First Alliance Church from 2-7 for a blood drive. No scout meeting on this night.
Bike Ride (July 30): A bike ride on a trail on the Western Reserve Greenway Trail 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. Be prepared to leave the church lot at 5:30 pm on Friday.
Court of Honor (August 8): A guest speaker from Cray House will make a presentation. MC will be required for this event.
Ice Cream Social (August 14): Serving ice cream in Pearson Park. Details will follow.
JEEPFEST (August 20): Annual troop fundraising event at Pearson Park. Overnight camping on Friday night (August 19) will be available. Troop tee shirts will be distributed at this event.
Ryan Weekend (last weekend in August): Work on Soil & Conservation badge and the Farm Machinery badge. More information will follow.
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.
Court of Honor (November 14): More information to follow.
Court of Honor (February 13, 2012): More information to follow.
Tan and Green Banquet (May 18, 2012): More information to follow.
The meeting schedule for the Committee is the 1st Tuesday of the month. All parents and scouts are encouraged to attend. The next meeting is scheduled for August 2 at 7:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully,
Donna A. Matuch
Committee Secretary
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