Next Committee Meeting: December 14, 2005 In the Parish Center, Lower Level 7:30 PM. Please join us as we finalize the Requirements for Participation in Summer Camps and Major Long-Term Trips. A draft of the document was circulated during the first fruit delivery and is also printed in this edition of the Hiker. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND IT!
The Troop Has Held 2 Committee Meetings since the last Hiker:
October 12, 2005 In attendance were: Bob Bell, Sr. (Acting Chairman), Steve Colclough, Norbert Luken, Walt Clary, Ellie Myers, Calvin Anthony, Mike Cox, Katherine Holmes, Bill Freeburger, Scott Conner, Mike Conner, Kim Stansbury, Georgianne Lelonek, Rick Lelonek, Mike King and Jim Vickers.
November 9, 2005 In attendance were Bob Bell, Sr. (Acting Chairman), Mike King, Georgianne Lelonek, Mike Cox, Chris Gagliardi, Norbert Luken, Bill Freeburger, Rick Lelonek, Pat Myers, Calvin Anthony, Katheryn Holmes, Jack Amrhein, Steve Colclough and Jim Vickers.
Summary of Topics discussed at Committee Meeting October 12:
Scout Master's Report: Bill Freeburger/Walt Clary: Walt and Bill spoke of working toward reorganizing the troop so that the older boys wouldfill key positions to train the younger boys in the right way of doing things and contribute more in the overall running of the troop. Area's discussed were:
- Nutrition: Meal planning for camping trips
- Backpacking Group - for those willing to do the longer hikes
- More 'real' leadership positions for boys - more accountability
- Troop Chaplin and Assistant
- Fill the required leadership positions while retaining older boys.
Treasurer's Report: Mr. Norbert reported the balances of the Checking account as well as the CD. He also reviewed expenditures and income since the last report. He also reiterated how important the Citrus sale is to the Troop. See Citrus Sale Ideas below.
More Adult Participation: The idea to use this room for an Adult meeting while the troop is meeting in the scout building was discussed - We hope to show parents what the Troop Goals are and how they can help to achieve them.
Summer Camp 2006: Spend a week on the C & O Canal. Bicycling in the morning and doing merit badges in the afternoon. July 15 thru 22 2006 - More information to follow.
Treasurer's Report: Mr. Norbert reported the balances of the Checking account as well as the CD. He also reviewed expenditures and income since the last report. Mr. Norbert explained to the committee the new pricing structure of the Citrus and asked committee members to be sure that information was being disseminated to the scouts.
2006 Re-Chartering: All members are reminded that our Re-Chartering is due December 30, 2005. That means everyone must have his/her yearly dues to Mr. Norbert by the end of DECEMBER!
Scouts: $25 per Year and additional $5 if you receive Boy's Life
Adults: $10 per Year.
Training Items:
Brownsea Training: Troop 746 sent 19 people to BrownSea Training this year: 6 Boys were participants, 4 were on staff and 9 Adult Leaders assisted.
Certification Circus 2006: Saturday January 21 st at the Valley Baptist Church from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. See www.dulaneybsa.org for more information and a registration form.
Training: All Adult members of the Troop who complete training - STAND, Youth Protection or any other Boy Scout sponsored event are encouraged to let Pat Myers know so he can keep the records updated. Remember: It's REQUIRED! |
Good Sources of Information and Training: Area Scouter, www.troop746.com and Dulaney District Web Site: www.dulaneybsa.com . Full of ideas, training dates and links to MORE information!
Citrus Sale Ideas:
- Print up some guidelines to be used by the boys making the citrus calls
- How to deal with those who sell nothing
- Motivational plans - contests, point system, accountability
- Mike Cox will hit the school with Citrus Flyers
- Line up volunteers to sell fruit before/after masses at Church.
Advancement Report - Last Troop Meeting:
- 49 boys earned 140 merit badges
- Brown Sea Youth Training is coming up.
Quartermaster Report:
- New shelves for trailer - hold grills
- Mr. Henry is finishing up purchasing new pots and pans for each patrol.
Dues are Due!
- $30 -- $25 dues and $5 for Boys Life.
Summary of Topics discussed at Committee Meeting November 9th:
Scout Master's Report: Plans are being finalized for next year's Summer Camp/Bike Trip to be held on the C&O Canal . Initial plans call for biking in the mornings and working on several merit badges in the afternoon. Will take place July 15 thru 22nd 2006.
Eagle Scout Report: Kyle has been forced to reschedule his Eagle project at the Marshy Point Nature Center to the spring.
Quartermaster Report: Mike King reported that all tents from the last camping trip have been returned and accounted for. He also described the new shelves and other things he installed to better organize the Troop 746 trailer.
Holiday Fruit Baskets: Beth Diehl-Svrjeck and Stephanie Danesie are Co-Chairs of the Holiday Food Baskets for Needy Families project and they need your help! Please bring a bag of food donations OR a cash donation to the Citrus Delivery on December 16 th . The baskets will be made up and delivered on December 17th . THANKS for your help!
Citrus Sales: Please Remember These Dates!
December 16th and 17th
January 20th and 21st
March 3rd and 4th
Requirements for Participation in Summer Camps and Long Range Trips: Over the past several months, the Committee has been discussing several ways to ways to increase individual accountability in regard to Troop fundraising. A review of prior years' records indicated that several members of the troop have not been participating as expected. We saw a need to begin tracking involvement in sales and distribution to be sure all members of Troop 746 are involved equally in fundraising activities. Out of this came the revival of the document at the end of this Hiker. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT! If there are questions or comments, please join us at the monthly committee meeting on December 14 at 7:30 in the Parish Center - we are usually in the basement.
Help is Always Needed - Adult help is ALWAYS needed for merit badge counseling, to plan monthly camping trips and plan the long range trips. Come to ANY Committee Meeting - They are held on the 2nd Wednesday of EVERY month and Volunteer! |
Troop Calendar:
December
16 Citrus Order Delivery St. Joseph Gym 6:00pm
17 Citrus Order Pickup Class A Uniform 7:15am
23 No Meeting
30 No Meeting
January
6 Regular Meeting
13 Camping at Camp Horseshoe
20 Citrus Order Delivery St. Joseph Gym 6:00pm
21 Citrus Order Pickup Class A Uniform 7:15am
27 Regular Meeting
February
3 Regular Meeting
10 Weekend Camping at Camp Rodney
17 Regular Meeting
24 Regular Meeting
26 Scout Banquet at St. Joseph Parish Center
March
3 Citrus Order Delivery St. Joseph Gym 6:00pm
4 Citrus Order Pickup Class A Uniform 7:15am
10 Regular Meeting
17 Regular Meeting
24 Regular Meeting
31 Regular Meeting
Boy Scout Troop #746
Trip Finance Committee Report
Subject: Requirements for Participation in Summer Camps and Major long Term Trips
Approved by the Troop Committee: Original Approval: May 19, 1994
Revised: September 18, 1997
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Fundamental requirements for credit towards summer camps and future long-term trips are as follows for Scouts:
• The scout must be an active member of Troop #746 for a minimum of one (1) year.
• The scout must have participated in a minimum of (1) weeklong summer camp with Troop #746 to receive long-term trip allocation of troop funds.
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Scout Requirements for credit towards summer camps and future long term trips
POINTS TO BE EARNED BY EACH SCOUT TO GAIN 60% OR MORE OF ALLOCATED COST OF SUMMER CAMPS AND LONG-TERM TRIPS:
40 POINTS |
Citrus Drive
Requirements and Procedures for Citrus Drives:
- The troop retains funds in a treasury for all future fundraisers held specifically for the boys. Detailed records will be kept by the treasurer for each boy. The scout can draw only from these funds for scout functions, supplies, or uniform replacements.
- Service Points for all activities involved in the Citrus Drives will be calculated as follows
- 4 points - making phone calls from an assigned list
- 3 points - unloading the truck on Friday evening (times vary)
- 3 points - Saturday distribution of fruit
- 3 points - Participating by selling fruit during church services
- (The above requirements were reaffirmed by the Troop Committee on October 9, 1992 and again on September 18, 1997)
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25 POINTS |
Minimum of 50% attendance at all Troop meetings |
20 POINTS |
Minimum of 50% attendance at all Troop camping events |
15 POINTS |
Participation in any two (2) community service projects or special events in one (1) year such as the Special Olympics, Webelos Camporee, Brownsea, Eagle Scout projects, etc |
100 POINTS |
= Maximum Total |
Funds earned remain part of the Troop treasury and if not used for the specific, stated purpose, will be forfeited.
100 points are required for a Scout to earn 100% of his allocation of troop monies. Scouts earning fewer points will receive a prorated allocation of troop funds in 10% increments.
Adult Requirements for Credit Towards Summer Camps and Future Long-Term Trips:
These requirements are intended for Leaders, Parents, and Scouts over the age of 18 who wish to remain active and receive credit for summer camps and future long-term trips.
POINTS TO BE EARNED BY EACH PARENT/ADULT LEADER TO GAIN FULL OR PARTIAL CREDIT FROM FUNDS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE SCOUTS ARE FULLY FUNDED ARE AS FOLLOWS:
30 POINTS |
Citrus Drives
• Monitor phone calls made by Scout
• Assisting Scout in selling citrus or taking orders outside of scheduled delivery weekends
• Assist with unloading trucks on Friday
• Assist with distribution |
9 - 36 POINTS |
Earn 3 Points for each Committee Meeting Attended (Goal is to attend at least three, attendance after 3 earns bonus points) |
25 POINTS |
Assistance at 50% of Troop Meetings ex. participation in Board of Reviews, teaching Merit Badges, helping to repair facilities, assist quartermasters, assist in Scout advancements, etc. |
35 POINTS |
Participation in 50% of Troop camping trips or provide transportation to camping events |
20 POINTS |
Other Services to the Troop Outside of Meetings such as holding a leadership position which requires time to be spend outside of official meetings; planning or assisting in event/trip planning. |
100 POINTS |
= Maximum Total |
Funds earned remain part of the Troop treasury and if not used for the specific, stated purpose, will be forfeited.
100 points are required for an adult to earn 100% of his or her allocation of troop monies. Adults earning fewer points will receive a prorated allocation of troop funds in 10% increments. Some active adults may earn more than 100 points.
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Every attempt will be made to keep accurate participation records for both youth and adults. It is recommended that participants also keep their own log of activities assisting the Troop.
PLEASE JOIN US WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14TH AT 7:30 IN THE PARISH CENTER TO DISCUSS THIS IMPORTANT DOCUMENT! WE WILL BE VOTING ON THE FINAL REVISION!
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