[Committee] E-Mail Committee Meeting Notes

Wed Nov 9 13:11:16 EST 2005

If we change the the campout to Musch camp do we need reservations? 

-----Original Message-----
From: Jean Ballantine <j.ballantine at comcast.net>
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I like Peter's response. 
I think more adult participation is key. 

Jean 
----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Reich" <preich at law.whittier.edu> 
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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 >>> 
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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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