- Scout Troop 187 Committee Meeting
- April 7, 2001
Present:
Tom Koch, Dick Shaffer, Reid Cornwell, Robyn Cornwell, Everett Thomas,
Jerry Rawles, Charlie Simpson
The
meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
I.
Approval of 2/7/01 minutes, seconded, and carried unanimously.
II.
Scoutmaster’s Report- Dick Shaffer
A.
Snow Cave Campout: Ten
scouts and seven adults attended. About 50% of the scouts used sleds to carry
gear. They were good for younger scouts who could not carry weight of gear and
bad for those who did not know how to lash on gear. Going uphill, gear fell off
and going downhill, the sleds kept hitting scouts in the leg. Dick would prefer
not to use sleds in the future unless scouts are taught how to lash on gear or
pack sleds properly.
B.
Backpacking Trip (April 27-29)
1.
Check Buena Vista area. Colorado Trail (flat away from snow) area would
be ideal. Would be nice to find hot springs to enjoy as well.
C.
Order of the Arrow elections
1.
Need to
set a date. Someone comes from the lodge and runs the election.
D.
Swim Merit Badge
1.
Dick
would like to do it in May. Ev offered that the Rec Center will be
closed May 14th through
May 22nd for repairs
E. Assistant Scoutmasters
1.
Dick
would like to have a meeting before the backpacking campout and
divide up responsibilities. He is
very concerned about wasting the time and talents of these people. He would also
like to tie training in with the meeting. Currently, the assistant scoutmasters
being brought before the committee are: Rick Herwehe, Jon Fredrickson, Lee
Edwards, Josh Mirto, John Woods, and David Zajek. He would also like to approach
Doug Pearson and Bill Marvin.
2.
After
much discussion, all assistant scoutmasters were approved with
the exception of Lee Edwards.
However, some were approved conditionally. Josh Mirto needs training. John Woods
needs one more training session. David needs: additional training, a complete
uniform, to read the
Scoutmaster’s Handbook, and to stop chewing tobacco at the meetings. A
reasonable time will be allowed for the above criteria to be met.
3.
In the
future, the following criteria must be met in order for an individual
to be an assistant scoutmaster.
a)
Purchase
and wear a complete uniform,
b)
Complete at
least Fast Start and Youth Protection training,
c)
Read the
Scoutmaster’s Handbook, and
d)
Model
appropriate behavior and the values of scouting.
III.
Activities- Tom Koch
A.
Summer Camp Update
1.
Tom
suggested that an assistant scoutmaster work with the Activities Chairperson in
order to know upcoming events/ activities and promote them with the scouts.
B.
COPES
1.
We are online for the COPES program. Once again, we need an assistant
scoutmaster
to commit to this activity. Training
will be on the 4th and 5th of May. Tom has received
literature on the Tahosa program for younger boys. The additional adult will be
Rick Herwehe.
IV.
Fund Raising- Ev Thomas
A.
Christmas Tree sales
1.
Ev has
made a fundraising plan and is waiting to hear from Travis.
2.
Ev
recommended that we table the discussion until he hears back from Travis.
V.
Advancement- Reid Cornwell
A. Boards
of Review
1.
The troop
had a successful Court of Honor.
2.
The troop
is in need of a merit badge counselor for Coin Collecting.
3.
Climbing
merit badge counselor will be Brad La Rachelle.
VI.
Equipment- Bill Marvin
A. Status
of equipment
1.
The large
gas tank can not be welded. No one will fill it. Maybe it can be made into a
cooker.
2.
Bill has
not been in the trailer in a while. There are plans to build shelves in May.
Jerry Rawles, John Woods, and Bill Snead have all offered to help build shelves.
3.
We
currently have a good inventory of equipment. Needs: stacking pots, extra camp
kits. Tents are currently in good shape.
4.
Chris
Marvin is current Quartermaster.
VII.
Treasurer’s Report- Kate Johnson
1.
Report tabled due to Kate’s absence.
VIII. Old
Business:
A.
Training (Tom)
1.
Tom
committed to putting some training opportunities together for assistant
scoutmasters meeting on Thursday, April 19th.
B.
Parent Handbook
1.
Committee members suggested a few changes and moved to approve. The
committee thanks Tom for his efforts in this area. Good job, Tom!
VIII.
New Business:
A. Chairmanship
(Ev).
1.
Ev
announced that this meeting will be his last as Chairperson of the Committee. He
is resigning but would like to stay involved in scouting if someone will take
his position.
2.
A motion
was brought forward to make Tom Koch chairperson. Tom accepted, Reid agreed to
do Activities for Tom, and Ev said he would take over Advancement for Reid.
3.
A
suggestion was made to invite Lee Edwards to join the committee.
IX.
Announcements:
1.
None
Meeting
was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Next
meeting: Wednesday, June 6, 2001 7:00
p.m. at Upper Blue Elementary.
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