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SCOUT COMMITTEE MEETING
December 20, 2007, Troop One Meeting Bldg.
Chairman Mike Nagle called the meeting to order at 7:03PM.
Minutes of the November 15, 2007, were reviewed, Greg Hogan made the motion to approve the minutes as submitted, motion was seconded and accepted.
GENERAL INFORMATION;
Newspaper recycling is going well, this requires no effort on the troop’s part and additional newspaper collections will increase our income. Please no plastic bags. The amount of other trash has increased, this just penalizes the Troop as to the amount of money we collect.
A flyer to advertise the newspaper recycling has been developed, duplicated and is available for distribution in the general neighborhood. The number to call when the recycle bin is full is 770 424 6397, (after hours leave a message)
Web site is up and running, check out www.bsatroop1.net . All types of information is available for the troop at this site and it will be kept more current than a monthly newsletter/meeting minutes can be. Items such as calendar of events for the troop and also the Covered Bridge District with merit badge clinics, etc;.
PARENTS NOTE: This site is your best way to keep abreast of the schedule and needs of your scout.
The newspaper recycling program is going well. Please do not put anything in the container except newspapers.
Warren Ingalls was welcomed to the Troop One committee meeting, he is new to the Atlanta area and has extensive scouting experience with Troops in other areas of the country.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mike Nagle asked for the monthly update on Eagle projects as reported by those scouts working on Eagle projects;
Greg Settle reported;
Graham W. is progressing on his project of collecting worn American flags for a proper disposal, he has established a collection banner and receptacle at the Scout hut and is planning on approaching local library branches about placing a receptacle for worn flags at these locations, plus other places. He has collected several flags.
James S. is entering the building phase of his project, which is constructing a large bookcase for MUST Ministries. He has received the needed materials as a donation from Mark Williams, local manager for a construction firm and former leader and father of a Troop One scout.
Brendan N. has just received another 5 bicycles for his project to supply 50 bicycles for children in Foster Homes, the project involves collecting bicycles; cleaning them up and doing minor repairs with other Scouts help, securing any major repairs needed by a professional cycle shop and then delivering them to the Foster Home organization.
Kevin G. and Andrew L. are getting close to getting started on an Eagle Project.
Greg Settle reported the Treasurer’s report for Denise Settle. A with a little over $500 having been spent on recharter activity for the Troop.
It was reported that all requirements for the Centenary Scouting Patch have been completed.
NEW BUSINESS:
RECENT ACTIVITIES;
Food Bank Community Service; Kevin, Matthew, Sam, Ryan, Joseph, John, James and Andrew, plus siblings and parents participated at the Douglas County Mental Health facility on November 17, 2007.
Christmas party at Troop meeting on December 18th, completely planned and executed by scouts, quite a success.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES;
January 5, 2008, day trip is planned to aviation museum at Warner Robins Air Base.
January 8th 2008, there will be a Troop Mobilization exercise planned and conducted by Scouts Matthew and Brendan.
January 15th the Scouts will have a bowling party.
A winter camping trip will be planned for February.
Kevin and Brandan have submitted applications and been interviewed for leadership positions at Green Bar training camp.
Greg Hogan is planning on a camping trip at the Scout Hut for the Vikings Patrol, especially to complete the cooking requirements for scouts to be able to progress in rank.
Greg Settle reported that the Troop Re-charter has been completed and submitted.
Andrew W. has volunteered to be the Troop Historian, the Troop Committee has accepted this and will furnish him with necessary information about the requirements for being a Troop Historian.
John Lauer, Scoutmaster, reminded everyone that the new year brings new elections for leadership positions in the Troop, this will be scheduled as soon as possible, so that different boys will get leadership experience.
The next Scout Meeting will be January 8th 2008, at 7:00 PM.
David Mackay made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM
Respectfully submitted;
Charles Switzer, Secretary
Attending;, Mike Nagle, Greg Settle, David Mackay, John Lauer, Greg Hogan, Warren Ingalls, and Charles Switzer