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

Week between Christmas and New Years

Just a reminder that the week between Christmas and New Year’s (that’s this week!) is a great week to organize Merit Badge outings.

Kudos to Kevin McQuade who has organized a Chemistry Merit Badge Outing on Thursday.

Anyone else?

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you! We REALLY appreciate the work you do on behalf of the boys.

Looking forward to a GREAT 08!

Mike

New Advancement Requirements as of Jan 1, 08

 

New Boy Scout rank requirements effective January 1, 2008

The National Youth Protection Committee recommended additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes will help us advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal safety and protection.

The changes will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements book and the revised ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.

Tenderfoot Rank

Revised requirement 9:

Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one.

Second Class Rank

New requirement 8b:

Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.

First Class Rank

New requirement 12:

Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyberbully and how you should respond to one.