Boy Scout

Troop 100

Minutes

A regularly scheduled meeting of the BSA Troop 100 Committee was called to order at 7:40 p.m. on September 5, 2007 by Committee Chair Art Silverman at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.  In attendance were Art Silverman, Steve Comer, Mike Kirkpatrick, Michele Bond, Gloria Robles, John Le Mon, Annie Noel, Elizabeth Gross,  Kip Gregory, Amy Wooden, Jill Cassasola, Lisa Hoke, Don Francis, and Ralph Wooden.

Treasurer’s Report: 

Treasurer’s Report:  Don Francis reported that the balance at this time is about $7,800, which is about $3,000 below where we should be at this time.  Dues were $130 last year.  It was moved to increase the dues to $150. An amendment was proposed to make a 2-installment option available, with one being due in September and one being due in January, to reduce any financial hardship the increase might cause.  The amendment passed unanimously, as did the motion.  In addition, Don will attempt to provide a budget for the next committee meeting.

Scoutmaster’s Report: 

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1)  The Pack/Troop Picnic in June was well-attended and lots of fun.

2)  Goshen went well.  The Troop went down on Saturday, one day early.  Sad to say, the GR (Goshen Restaurant) is closed after many, many years of providing the Troop with meals on the way to camp.  John went to the Scoutmaster’s dinner with the Council Scouting Executive to discuss the Council plans for the Camp.  Goshen may offer a 7-day option for camping next year.  The Camping Executive came to dinner with the Troop on Wednesday and enjoyed the experience.  As a result of the week at camp, a minor reshuffle has been done with the patrols.

3)  The first campout of the year will be the last weekend of September at Gettysburg.  The next few meetings will include information on the battle there, in order to prepare the Scouts for the trip. 

4) The draft Troop calendar has been sent out.  Scouts and parents alike should review it for potential conflicts with school and other schedules.  Please notify John Le Mon of any significant conflicts.  

5) When Scouts will be selling Pancake Breakfast tickets during meetings in October, parents will be need to drive Scouts to their sales locations.

6)  The October campout will be the Banneker District Camporee.  The theme will be “Leave No Trace”, and it will be a three-day trip.

7)  November’s campout is the Appalachian Trail trip.  The Troop will leave around 4:00 to catch the 5:00 train from Rockville.  Parents will be needed to pick up the Scouts and leaders in West Virginia and bring everyone back.

8)  A Scouter from Spain visited the meeting and the Scouts really enjoyed hearing about Scouting in another country.

9)  October 10th is the Scouting For Food Collection.  The Troop will be manning the collection point.

10)  The next Board of Review is October 1.  Four scouts are up for Tenderfoot and one for Second class.

Kip Gregory suggested setting up a listerve to enhance the communication between and among adults in the Troop.

Council Fire:

The Council Fire is progressing well. Art has almost everything he needs except the Scout drawings, which will be done tonight. Lisa Hoke has done two mailings to advertisers and hasbetween $800 and $900 in hand. Several ads were passed out for parents to pick up.

Amy Wooden,

Outgoing

Committee Sectretary

Officers:

A new slate of officers for the coming year was elected, as follows:

Chairman:  Art Silverman

Secretary:  Kip Gregory

Treasurer:  Don Francis

Advancement:  Michele Bond

Hospitality:  Gloria Robles

Christmas Tree Sale:  Amy Wooden

Council Fire:  Editorial/Ads-Art Silverman and Elizabeth Gross, Ad Sales-Lisa Hoke w/ Committee 

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