Meeting Preparation Checklist

1. Make sure the Patrol Leaders of the Service and Program Patrols know what they need to do to prepare for the meeting (Flags, Games, etc)

2. Make sure the QM knows what he has to do to make sure we have the appropriate instructional materials

3. Make sure you have Instructors lined up (you may want to have your Patrol Leaders let you know how many Scouts are attending Friday’s meeting)

4. Make sure your Troop Guide reminds the Jaguars about the meeting

5. Validate with any MB Counselors that they are attending and how much time they need

6. See if any of the ASMs or Committee have any announcements

Troop Web Master

PLC Responsibilities 

1. Attend the PLC
2. Gather the Meeting Plans and Campout Plans
3. Scan the Meeting and Campout Plans
4. Upload them to the website
5. Update the WIKI to reflect the changes
6. Send an email to all@troop66rf.org to let them know about the change

ASM Meeting, March 1, 2008 - Minutes

1. Review of Patrols and Advancement – All [15 minutes]
   • We discussed the older Scout patrols first and discussed the Vipers, Eagles, Falcons, Red Moon Raccoons, and Roadrunners.  A number of issues were discussed and various ASMs agreed to help work through these issues.
2. Recruiting new ASMs and Committee Members – Mike [5 minutes]
   • We had a discussion about the need to recruit new ASM and Committee members.  We also had a conversation about the Scouts crossing over from the various Packs and how to make sure we have the appropriate level of adult support as they cross over.
3. Adult Troop Positions – Mike [10 minutes]
   • Mike will update the current Troop Organization Chart to reflect the changes in both youth and adult leadership.
4. Ideas for delegation of duties - Mike [10 minutes]
   • The discussion centered around the ASMs taking responsibility for guiding the youth leadership in running the meetings and the campouts. 
   • It was agreed that several ASMs should take on the responsibility for the meetings with Mike’s guidance
5. High Adventure Update – Chuck [10 minutes] - Chuck was not present
6. Roundtable Discussion – all [10 minutes] 

ASM Meeting, March 1, 2008

Folks, we will have an ASM meeting on Saturday 1/12

Proposed Agenda

1. Review of Patrols and Advancement – All [15 minutes]
2. Recruiting new ASMs and Committee Members – Mike [5 minutes]
3. Adult Troop Positions – Mike [10 minutes]
4. Ideas for delegation of duties - Mike [10 minutes]
5. High Adventure Update – Chuck [10 minutes]
6. Roundtable Discussion – all [10 minutes] 

 PLC Agenda

1. Plan March 7 Troop Meeting
2. Determine Blue & Gold Crossover participants
3. Plan March 28th Troop Meeting
4. Discuss Getting the word out for the March 29th Climbing outing 

February 08 Campout - Camp Lowden

Here are the details of the cabin we are visiting.

Location: This rectangular building is 150 yards west of the parking lot near Gilwell Field. The service road from the southwest corner of the parking lot passes by the building.

Capacity: 30 people (no bunks; mattresses only)

Heat: Fireplace at one end of the building

Cook Stove: Electric stove

Refrigerator: Yes

Closest Latrine: Ranger or Riverview campsites

Electricity: Lights and outlets

No Troop Meeting this Friday, 2/15

No troop meeting on Friday.  Next meeting is the pre-campout meeting on Wednesday, 2/20.  Campout for next weekend 2/22 - 2/24.

Assistant Scoutmaster Meeting - Saturday, 2/9/08

ASM Meeting – 2/9/08

1. Review of Patrols and Advancement – All [10 minutes]
2. Recruiting new ASMs and Committee Members – Mike [5 minutes]
3. Review of Positions – Mike [10 minutes]
4. Adult Troop Positions – Mike [10 minutes]
5. High Adventure Options – Chuck [10 minutes]
6. New Scout Software feedback – Jeff [5 minutes]
7. Roundtable Discussion – all [10 minutes]

Troop Meeting on January 1/25/08

Folks, we will have a Scout meeting this Friday.  We will be working on knots and lashing.  We will also have Webelos visiting us to decide whether they will join or not.  Finally, we will be having a Personal Management Merit Badge session.

 Thanks,

Mike

No Troop Meeting this Friday, 1/18. Life to Eagle Meeting instead!

Life to Eagle Meeting at 7:00 at Grace!

All Life Scouts and Parents should attend!

Thanks to Mrs. C

Assistant Scoutmaster Meeting - Saturday, 1/12/08

Folks, we will have an ASM meeting on Saturday 1/12

Proposed Agenda

1. Calendar Review - Mike 
2. Patrol Reviews - Advancement - ASMs
3. Merit Badge Academy - Need help - Mike
4. Questions, Comments on new Scouting System - Jeff to answer
5. Winter Blast Help - Mike
6. Patrol Method - Observations, advice - Mike
7. PLC Agenda Review
8. Other items

PLC Agenda

1. Stop/Start/Continue
2. Plan 2/8, 2/29 Troop Meetings
3. Plan 2/22 to 2/24 Campout
4. Discuss Patrol Method and get feedback from boys