Troop 45 Troop Committee Meeting 24 August 2009

The Hanover Boy Scout Troop 45 monthly troop committee meeting was held Monday, 24 August 2009 at the Richard Black Community Center in Hanover.  In attendance were  Yorke Brown (chairman), Tim Smith (Scoutmaster), Nick Collins (IR), Norma Young (treasurer), and Caroline Tischbein.

Yorke called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
The minutes of the meeting of 22 June were approved as distributed.

STANDING COMMITTEE AND OFFICER REPORTS

Treasurer (Norma Young):  Current cash on hand $2,822.25, plus $106.63 on account at the Scout Shop.  There are still some outstanding items related to the Long Paddle, but these are expected to be settled soon.

Advancement:  Yorke noted that Carl Tischbein's Eagle application has been submitted.

Scoutmaster (Tim Smith):

o  Tim reported on the numerous outings of the summer.  In particular, he was very pleased with the expedition to Camp Bell.  We had 14 Scouts and 4 adults participating and shared a campsite with the Norwich troop.

o  The Long Paddle came off successfully with 5 Scouts and 3 adults (and 1 dog). troop participated in Muster Day.

o  Tim intends to hold JLT before troop elections.

o  Tim was please by the role Scouts played in the Hanover Independence Day celebration.

Institutional Representative (Nick Collins):

o  Nick suggested that we limit troop outings to one per month with the expectation that this policy would lead to less stress on adult leaders and more participation by Scouts.

o  Nick requests that we ask Scouts to return their borrowed merit badge pamphlets to the library.

Chairman (Yorke Brown):

o  Yorke reported that he had not attended roundtable.


OLD BUSINESS

o Adult Training.  Yorke reported that he had approached Christian Passow and Frank Roberts about taking Wood Badge.  Christian was agreeable, but Frank indicated that he would not have the necessary availability this fall.  Nick continues to explore possibilities for courses.

o  Yorke reported that Sonya Campbell had agreed to be Popcorn Kernel, and was off and running with a program.  A motion was passed that we would again permit Scouts to keep their proceeds for use on Scouting-related expenditures.  Unspent funds would revert to the troop on 1 Oct 2010.

**Action TPS:  Coordinate with Sonya for a kickoff on 2 Sep.

o  Laptop Donation.  Yorke reported that he had completed donation of the old troop laptop to SGARES Amateur Radio Emergency Service, and that the gift was much appreciated.  The computer is in service.

NEW BUSINESS

o  Geason Eagle Court of Honor.  Tim reported that at the request of the family we have set the date of 27 Sep for Matt's ECoH.  We discussed preparations.  Yorke will coordinate following the pattern from the Desaulniers event.  Specifically:

**Action YJB:  General coordination.
**Action YJB:  Ask Adina Desaulniers to handle reception.
**Action TPS:  Commendations.
**Action CT:  Mailings.


ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:28. The next meeting will be held 28 September. month.


ACTION REVIEW

Completed Items

**Action YJB:  Keep looking for a Popcorn Kernel.
**Action YJB:  Donate computer to ARES.
**Action NHC:  Pursue recruiting a class for Basic Leader Training.
**Action YJB:  Approach Christian Passow and Frank Roberts about taking Wood Badge this fall.

Outstanding Items

**Action YJB:  Find a secretary for the committee.

New Items

**Action TPS:  Coordinate with Sonya for a kickoff on 2 Sep.

Re: Geason ECoH:
**Action YJB:  General coordination.
**Action YJB:  Ask Adina Desaulniers to handle reception.
**Action TPS:  Commendations.
**Action CT:  Mailings.