Troop 81 Committee Meeting Minutes - November 16, 2006

Participants: Gale Marvin, Bob Centola, Dan Lassiter, Tim Meeks,
	Dave Knust, Pat Kelly, Scott McCray, Norm Meador
Minutes: John Benavides
Chair: John Benavides
Scouts: 

0. Since enrollment is very low for the next campout, we will
   be having a Troop meeting on Monday November 20th.

1. Mr. Marvin and Mr. Christensen presented plans on Winter Camp.
   Information will be posted on the web.

2. Mr. Centola presented final information on Group Dynamix
   locking.  Cost is $40.  Information is posted on the web.

3. Review of January campout plans - Pyro patrol and Mr. McCarthy

   Planning on Mineral Wells -- need handout for Monday December 11th
   meeting.

4. Roundtable - Craig Christensen

   No report

5. Treasurer - Jeanie Lawson

   John Benavides presented the report for Jeanie.
   The Troop Committee accepted the report.

6. Meetings - Bob Centola
    Webelos' visits meeting dates

    => December 4th, 2006
    => January 8th, 2006

   December 4th -- presentation by a man who climbed Mt. Fuji.
   Next Troop Committee meeting will be earlier

     UPCOMING MERIT BADGE CLASSES
	
    REI (Plano store) is partnering with several businesses and non-profits in the
    area (including the Heard Museum, Canyons of Frisco, Kayakpower.com,
    LLELA, Plano Parks and Recreation, McKinney Parks and Recreation, with more
    organizations on the way) to bring a variety of merit badge training to you at once.

    Class list

     Environmental Science - Jan 11, 13 & 20 - $39
     Climbing - Jan 25, Jan 27 -  $45 ($35 for REI members)
     Reptile and Amphibian Study - Feb 1 & 3 - $30 ($25 for REI members)
     Canoeing February 22, 24 - Price yet to be determined
     Fish and Wildlife Management-  March 1,10,17 - $49 ($39 for REI members)
     Fishing - March-  Price yet to be determined
     Fly Fishing - March - Price yet to be determined
     Cycling - April-  Price yet to be determined 

     For more details see:
     http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=95

6. Volunteers for adult leadership
   sub-committee. 
    John Benavides reported that work is continuing
    The slate will be announced at the December Committee meeting.

    Slate for next year:
	Senior Scoutmaster
	Scoutmaster of Camping
	Scoutmaster of 1st Years
	Scoutmaster of Leadership
	Scoutmaster of Meeting
	Scoutmaster of Advance
	Scoutmaster of Recruiting
	Committee Chair
	Treasurer

7. Leadership - Rick Montgomery

   No report

8. New Scouts - Gale Marvin

   Lots of opportunities for advancement at this weekend's campout.

8 Recruiting - Charlie Rachuig

   No report

9. Advancement - Bonnie Branch
    o Eagles - Pat Kelly

    * Board of review for Philip Pool.
    * Project for Alan Aragon went well -- finished on Nov 11th.
        Did engraving on all of the St.Joesph’s Kitchen equipment (over 250 items).

10. PLC update - Jack Benavides

    No report

11. Camping - Dennis McCarthy

   Current camping/event calendar:

    Nov 17-19 Bat caves campout -- Inks Lake State park
       [Owner: Fox  Patrol    - PLC:Sep 25 TC:Oct 19 TR:Oct 30]

    Dec 9-10  Lock-in  -- Group Dynamix, Whirlley Ball or other
       [Owner: ASPL/Mr Centola- PLC:Oct 23 TC:Oct 19 TR:Nov 6 ]

    Dec 27-31 Winter Camp -- Owner:  Mr.Marvin/Mr. Christensen
       [Owner: Balloo(Adults) - PLC:Nov 20 TC:Nov 16 TR:Nov 27]

    === 2007 ========
    Jan 12-14 Backpacking -- Could extend to MLK holiday, Jan 15th
        [Owner: Pyro           - PLC:Nov 20 TC:Nov 16 TR:Dec 11]
        Looking at going to Mineral Wells.

    Feb 10-11 Family campout -- Bonham State park
        [Owner: Balloo patrol   - PLC:Jan 15 TC:Dec 21 TR:Jan 8]
        Secured reservation.

    Mar 23-25 Camporee   -- Jim Hopkins
      [Owner: Balloo           - PLC:Feb 12 TC:Feb 15 TR:Feb 26]

    Apr 13-15 Float Trip --
      [Owner: Shark          - PLC:Feb 12 TC:Mar 8  TR:Mar 19]

    May 4-6   Nothing/Fire -- Camp at Mr. Marvin's spread
      [Owner: Spartan        - PLC:Mar 26 TC:Mar 8  TR:Apr 9 ]

    June 10-22 Philmont Trek -- Mr. Montgomery is coordinating
        Looks like we got enough for one crew.

    July 8-14  Summer Camp - Camp Pioneer - Arkansas

    For each activity, the general planning time line is:
    a. The initial plans are presented to the PLC on the date noted with "PLC:"
    b. The plans are presented to the Troop Committee on the date noted with "TC:"
    c. At least three weeks before the activity, the information is presented
       to the Troop (date noted with "TR:")

Troop 81 Web site: http://t81.freewebpage.org

Regards,
   John Benavides