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

[Jean Ballantine]

I like Peter's response.
I think more adult participation is key.

Jean
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Reich" <preich at law.whittier.edu>
To: <BSA113 at aol.com>; <asm at bsatroop113.org>; <committee at bsatroop113.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Committee] E-Mail Committee Meeting Notes


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

>>> BSA113 at aol.com 11/07/05 10:45 PM >>>
Make sure to send any replies to _reply_ (mailto:committee at bsatroop113.org)
all. The lists have been set  up to send replies to everyone. My comments 
are
in bold.

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?


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