[Asm] Re: [Committee] E-Mail Committee Meeting Notes

[Peter Reich]

Erik & Committee:

Boards of Review: will be held during the Troop meeting on Dec. 6; I will send a more detailed announcement to the Troop via e-mail and to Patti for the newsletter.

December Bike Ride:  I am planning on riding with the scouts.  One of my suggestions for improvement is that we do more bike rides, including bike camping, which I am happy to organize and participate in.

Suggestions:  I think this troop is extremely well run, compared to the troop I was in as a scout, and others with which I have come into contact.  Some of the membership ups and downs are part of long-term demographic and cultural cycles over which we have no immediate control, such as birth rate, computers, media/sports models, etc.  Our challenge is provide activities that grab kids' interest and give them something different than what mainstream  society feeds them.  I will give Erik some more specific ideas in the evaluation.

Peter       

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Erik
 
Agenda - Committee Meeting - November 7, 2005
 
Scoutmaster Report  - Erik
*Surveys - parents, scouts,  patrols
 
In progress. We have had a lot of Scouts drop  out recently with more 
planning on leaving. I am looking for suggestions for  improvement. I am also 
concerned about the quality of the Troop's program so far  this year. From the 
limited evaluations I have gotten from the Scouts so far  tonight, I have not gotten 
much useful information. Scouts do not like to write  in detail.

*Other Business
*PLC - Anthony, Casey, Christian, David,  Chris
 
Trying to get them to work together more,  coordinate activities, and follow 
through with their jobs.

*Joshua Tree Campout - what happened to non-climbing  program
 
Casey did not relay the plan to the PLC members  attending. See comment above.

*Mock Trial - Marc Bernstein - lawyer #1/ ??? - lawyer  #2
 
Rod Rummelsburg will be Trial Lawyer #2. We  will divide the Troop into two 
equal groups at the first meeting. It will not be  done by Patrol. Uniform will 
be Class B for the first night. We will need to  start at 7 PM sharp both 
Tuesdays. It is very important for ALL Scouts to be in  attendance on BOTH nights 
for this to work. One group will go to the AM Vet's  building, the other one 
will remain at the shack. Each group will be doing the  same trial. Parts will 
be assigned the first night. There are approximately 15  parts plus jurors 
for each trial. After parts are decided, the lawyers will  start interviewing 
winterizes. There will be a game outside for jurors and  witnesses to 
participate in while not being interviewed. The REAL lawyers will  go over procedures 
with the Judge and attorneys.
 
It is very important that witnesses only talk  to the attorneys about what 
they know and only give information that they are  asked for. They also should 
not add any additional information to their scripts.  Attorneys can continue 
interviewing witnesses over the phone between weeks if  needed to prepare for 
the trial.
 
The second Tuesday, the trial will start at 7  PM sharp. Scouts should dress 
appropriately for their part in the trial. For  example, lawyers in suits, 
bailiff in uniform, etc. It is vitally important that  every Scout with a part 
shows up on time for the trial. Each witness holds keys  to the case. Scouts who 
were not at the first meeting will be jurors. The jury  will hopefully come 
up with a verdict by the end of the  night.
 
PUT THE ABOVE COMMENTS IN THE  NEWSLETTER.

*Bike Ride - scouts to bring money for lunch and   arcade (about$20?)/ 2nd 
class advancement?will need map, scouts  bring compass
 
We will leave at 9 AM and return around 4 PM.  We need adults to ride with 
the Scouts. There will be no free games or rides  this year.

*Broom ball
 
Casey should plan this.

*When is Planning meeting for rest of the year?
 
Early December is best. Anthony should plan  this. He is supposed to be 
having monthly PLC meetings with the ASPLs and Patrol  Leaders.

*Webelos - need to invite soon for the Jan.21/22 casitas  campoput. How much 
shld we charge? Need adult to cook  dinner/breakfast, bring sack lunch. Invite 
 to troop mtg Jan17, parent mtg/webelos program during mtg.
 
ANY VOLUNTEERS?????

Committees:
*Camping - Mara
*Spruce Grove  Backpacking Campout - Nov. 19/20
Are all details in  order: water, map, reservation name or number or no res.  
necessary?
Flyer info needed by Thursday to make the  newsletter, $10per scout
 
I really want to change this to Musch Camp.  Spruce Grove is 4 miles mostly 
uphill on the way their and I am worried that  many of the younger Scouts may 
have a difficult time with this as their first  backpack. I also have not heard 
if Spruce Grove is  accessible.

*Conrad Chinnock Family Campout - Feb. 25/26, price per  person and 
deadline?$40/Tuesday before campout
*Court of Honor - Judy  G.
*Will troop provide refreshment?
*CCMS winter  musical - know of 2 scouts participating, date stays as is, 
Dec. 20, 6:30-9pm,  LinHowe
*Advancement - Peter
*Dates for BOR, other  business/issues?
*Popcorn - Madhavi
*Delivery date - ?,  Will need help with pick up at warehouse
*Spaghetti Dinner -  Susannah
*Set date for first meeting (sometime in January) to  form/confirm committee, 
chose ticket sale dates
*Houseboat - Jack  Maia
*Enough o fill one boat - started waitlist - may add a boat  if more people 
sign up
*Rotary Caroling - Richard  Marcus
*Do we have a date yet? Will you be able to lead?