TROOP 49 COMMITTEE MEETING
July 21, 2010

Web:  http://www.austintroop49.org/
Email list:  austintroop49@googlegroups.com


Attending:  Mr. Morris, Mr. & Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. Galewsky, Mrs. Nyfeler, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Mr. Henry, Mr. & Mrs. Hoang, Mr. Franke, Mrs. Pargmann, Mr. Wilson


Review Recent Activities:
Colorado summer camping tri - This is a reminder that all adults will follow BSA rules for discipline and safety.  As adults we also need to support each other as we work with the boys.  Troop 49 follows BSA rules which are:  first infraction ? patrol leader and/or adult talks to them, second infraction ? scout is removed for 20-30 minutes, third infraction ? mom & dad are called to pick up the scout.  Parents are requested to remind their scout of behavior expectations before each event.  The boys also need patrol leader training so they will be better prepared.  We will also adjust our Junior Leader Training camp out so that more leadership training occurs.

Colorado receipts - Patrick Morris needs all receipts for the trip, sent to him via email, mail or hand delivery.  The Committee also voted to evenly split the hotel costs for the ill scouts coming back.

Camp t-shirts - We should get the t-shirts ordered before camp within the next 10 days.  Thanks to Mrs. Harrington-King for organizing this.

Camp Medical forms ? If you have a copy of your Colorado medical form, give it to Mrs. Maxwell for the T49 files.

Church update:
Various rooms in the church are being redone.  The T49 meeting location may be changed accordingly.  Our motto for this time of transition will be ?Be prepared.?


Review July Activities:
7/27/10 ? Scouting for Food.  Scout Coordinator - Richard M. said he would send out the info.  Adult Coordinator ? Mr. Alexander.
7/28/10 - 6-8 p.m.  Adult meeting to create agenda for annual planning meeting.  The annual planning meeting (August 7) is where scouts and parents plan the next year of activities for T49.   At the agenda-setting meeting, Mrs. Maxwell will talk to parents about how we plan and how to be best prepared for the August 7 event.  This is an especially good meeting for new parents.

Review August Activities:
8/3/10 ? Scouts, bring your books. While adults sign-off on merit badge and advancements earned at camp, the Senior Patrol Leader (PLC) will discuss troop positions and upcoming elections.  Then if there?s time, scouts will do show n? tell and skits.

8/7/10 ? 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Annual planning meeting.  Scouts will be in upstairs meeting room.  Adults will be in the gym.  Bring your school, family, band, district calendars.  Help plan a great year for T49.
8/10/10 ? Troop elections and discussion of Court of Honor.  Patrol Leader Council (PLC) follows.
8/17/10 ? Court of Honor.  Scout Coordinator (SC) ? Richard M; Adult Coordinator (AC) ? Mrs. Smith
8/24/10 ? Planned at the next PLC
8/31/10 ? Planned at the next PLC

Eagle Scouts:
8/8/10 ? Stuart F?s Eagle Court of Honor, 2 p.m. Bullock Texas History Museum
8/8/14 ? James P?s Eagle Court of Honor, 9:30 ? 11:30 a.m. at his home

Advancements:
Mrs. Moore has the merit badge accomplishment checklists from Colorado.  They will be transferred to the Scouts? books during the August 3 troop meeting.

Equipment:
Mr. Henry has been given the OK by the Troop Committee to purchase camping kitchen equipment from a troop that is disbanding.
Trailer report - We chewed up a pair of tires on the way up to Colorado.  We either need to get a new axel or put on a lighter load/rent a UHaul.

Training:
Task Force on Boy Lead Dynamics  ? Mrs. Hoang, Mrs. Pargmann will come up with a plan for training & leadership development.  They will bring it to the Troop Committee.


Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Nyfeler
Troop 49 Committee Secretary