Minutes
of Committee Meeting 11/23/09
In attendance:
Tim Farrell Terry Dorman John Brautigam Pat Kellegher
John Graffigna Michael Delio Mike Trietsch Doug Lyons
Roger Cocchi
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance $10,171.75 Annual dues are now over-due: 8 scouts still outstanding. Tim Farrell will follow-up with scouts who are over-due.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
summary of planned events:
December Camping Trip:
Camp Glen Gray, NJ, 12/4 – 12/6. Cabin camping.
January Camping Trip:
1/8 – 1/10; John Graffigna will investigate availability in Clear
Lake in Westchester County.
Klondike Derby:
January 30, Muttontown
Ski Trip: Windham/Tri-Mount,
NY 2/5 – 2/7. Tri-Mount already reserved.
There is a mandatory training
on Sunday December 6, 12:00 -5:00 at Chaminade H.S. for all participants
in the Council’s Blue Nose Weekend at Onteora Scout Reservation
(February 13-15). More details to follow.
A deposit was sent to reserve
Summer Camp at Camp Trexler, June 27 –July 3, 2010, same campsite
as last year.
Other Upcoming Activities:
Ten Commandment Hike:
This year, in Williston Park/Mineola, on Friday November 27, 2009.
Popcorn Sales:
All payments are due on Monday, December 7th.
Sporting Clays Day Trip:
Sunday, November 29 at Peconic River Sportsman’s Club, Manorville,
NY. No cost, for those scouts who sold a minimum of 10 units of popcorn
in the council fundraiser (27 scouts eligible to attend).
Holiday Party:
Monday December 21 at Island Rock, Plainview.
F. Advancement Coordinator: The next Board of Review is Monday, November 30. Scouts ready to advance to the next rank should se Mr. Dorman for a Scoutmaster’s Conference on Monday November 23.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator:
Holiday gifts for scouts are selected and ordered. T-shirts and sweatshirts
will be re-ordered. We will look into ordering a polar fleece jacket
that will be available for scouts participating in high adventure activities.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
Minutes
of Committee Meeting 10/19/09
In attendance:
Tim Farrell Terry Dorman John Brautigam
John Graffigna Michael Delio Mike Trietsch
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance $7,736.59. Annual dues for the 2009/2010 season should be paid before the end of October: twenty scouts still outstanding.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
summary of planned events:
Order of the Arrow Induction
weekend: for those elected to the Order of the Arrow, at Schiff
Scout Reservation, October 23, 24 and 25
November Camping Trip:
Camp Alpine, Alpine, NJ, 11/13 – 11/15. Lean-to camping.
December Camping Trip:
Camp Glen Gray, NJ, 12/4 – 12/6. Cabin camping.
There is a mandatory training
on Sunday December 6, 12:00 -5:00 for all participants in the Council’s
Blue Nose Weekend at Onteora Scout Reservation (February 13-15). More
details to follow.
Other Upcoming Activities:
Popcorn Sales:
all the scouts have received their order forms either at the last troop
meeting or in the mail. Popcorn orders and prize selections are
due on Monday, November 2nd; orders cannot be accepted after
that date. Each scout must sell a minimum of 5 units; a minimum
sale of 10 units is required to attend the shotgun trip.
Sporting Clays Day Trip:
no cost, for those scouts who sell a minimum of 10 units of popcorn
in the council fundraiser. Date to be determined.
The committee agreed to place
a reservation for Camp Trexler for Summer Camp 2010 the week of June
27 –July 3.
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report. The next Board of Review is Monday, October 26. Scouts ready to advance to the next rank should se Mr. Dorman for a Scoutmaster’s Conference on Monday November 2.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator:
No report.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
Minutes
of Committee Meeting, 8/24/09
In attendance:
Tim Farrell Pat Kellegher Terry Dorman
Doug Lyons Michael Delio Roger Cocchi
Beth Dowd Tim Ryan Mike Trietsch
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance approximately $7,000.00. Annual dues for the 2009/2010 season should be paid in the month of September.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
summary of planned events:
September Camping Trip:
Kayak trip on the Peconic River, camping at Schiff Scout Reservation,
September 25, 26 and 27.
October Camping Trip:
Backpacking trip at Harriman State Park, October 10 and 11
Order of the Arrow Induction
weekend: for those elected to the Order of the Arrow, at Schiff
Scout Reservation, October 23, 24 and 25
Other Upcoming Activities:
Tim Farrell recommended placing
a reservation for Camp Trexler for Summer Camp 2010 the week of June
27 –July 3. Tim will also contact Camp Barton near Ithaca, New York,
to follow-up on a recommendation from another scout troop. This may
be an alternate option for Summer Camp 2010.
F. Advancement Coordinator: Scouts ready to advance in rank should schedule scoutmaster conferences with Mr. Dorman for Monday, October 5. The next Board of Review is Monday, October 26.
Merit badges earned at summer
camp will be awarded at the troop meeting/awards night on Monday, September
21.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator:
Tents that are still outstanding must be returned to the first troop
meeting on Monday September 14.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
Minutes
of Parent Meeting, 5/11/09
In attendance:
Tim Farrell Pat Kellegher Terry Dorman
Doug Lyons Michael Delio Roger
Cocchi
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance approximately $7,000. All wreath money has been collected. One scout still owe dues for the current year; Beth Dowd to be notified to follow up.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
summary of planned events:
June Camping Trip: June 13, 14; Cub Pack 201 Moving-Up ceremonies, Christopher Morley Park. Beth Dowd to verify.
Summer Camp:
June 28 –July 4, Camp Trexler, PA
According to information from
Tim Ryan, 33 Scouts are signed up to attend summer camp with 1 more
possible. Roger Cocchi to check into due dates for final payment
of camp fee and also medical form requirements. We can bring 4
registered adult leaders at no cost. Other adults wishing to attend
will be charged $17.00 per day for meal costs, or $100.00 per week.
Summer camp swim test is tentatively
scheduled for Tuesday, May 26. Tim Farrell and Roger Cocchi to
check into pool availability at other locations since Eisenhower Park
pool is closed for renovations.
Other Upcoming Activities:
Next Year Activities:
F. Advancement Coordinator: Scouts ready to advance in rank should schedule scoutmaster conferences with Mr. Dorman by no later than Monday, June 1. Last Board of Review for this year is Monday, June 8.
Summer Camp merit badge selection
is due by June 1.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator:
Tents taken home by scouts for cleaning/drying from whitewater trip
are due back at the troop meeting on Monday, May 18. Patrick Kellegher
to purchase new father’s box with wheels. Doug Lyons to obtain
propane for summer camp. Michael Trietsch to purchase troop backpacking
stove. Roger Cocchi to purchase additional troop water filter.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
Log on to the troop website at www.grizzlytroop201ny.com for updates on the troop calendar and activities. Log on to the council web site at www.trcbsa.org for information on programs offered by Shelter Rock District and the Theodore Roosevelt Council.
Minutes
of Parent Meeting, 4/7/09
In attendance:
John Brautigam Mike Trietsch Tim Farrell
Doug Lyons Michael Delio Roger Cocchi
Terry Dorman
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance $9369.70 with some money still due for wreaths. Wreath fundraiser profits were approximately $4000.00. Two scouts still owe dues for the current year.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
summary of planned events:
May Camping Trip: Whitewater rafting; May 8, 9 following dam release date
June Camping Trip: June 13, 14; Cub Pack 201 Moving-Up ceremonies, Christopher Morley Park.
Summer Camp:
June 28 –July 4, Camp Trexler, PA
Tim Ryan reports 31 Scouts
paid deposits for summer camp, to date. We can bring 4 registered adult
leaders at no cost. Other adults wishing to attend will be charged $17.00
per day for meal costs, or $100.00 per week.
A swim test/free swim will
be scheduled at Eisenhower Park Pool for Monday May 18 and/or Tuesday
May 26.
Other Upcoming Activities:
No information yet from Citi
Field on dates for Scouting Days at the new Mets stadium.
F. Advancement Coordinator: Scouts ready to advance in rank should schedule scoutmaster conferences with Mr. Dorman on Tuesday April 21. Next Board of Review is scheduled for Monday April 27. Additionally, future troop meetings will be structured so that training for various Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class requirements can be completed. Efforts will be made to keep the groups of boys as small as possible with several senior scouts doing the training overseen by adult leaders.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator:
Tents sent home with scouts for cleaning/drying after the last camping
trip are due back at the troop meeting Tuesday April 21.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
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Boy Scout Troop 201
Minutes
of Parent Meeting, 2/9/09
In attendance:
Pat Kellegher Ellen Vespe Joan Schiesser Mike Trietsch
John Brautigam Michael Delio Roger Cocchi Tim Farrell
Terry Dorman Beth Dowd Tim Ryan
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting. Charter submitted and paid.
D. Troop Treasurer:
Current balance $8,423.20 with some money still due for popcorn and
wreaths. Three scouts still owe dues for the current year. The committee
approved covering the cost of Wilderness First Aid training through
the American Red Cross for Tim Farrell and Mike Trietsch.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
summary of planned events:
March Camping Trip: scheduled Mar. 13, 14, 15; Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, NJ.
April Camping Trip: scheduled Apr. 3, 4, 5; District Camporee at Schiff.
May Camping Trip: Whitewater rafting; May 8, 9 following dam release date
June Camping Trip: June 13, 14; Cub Pack 201 Moving-Up ceremonies.
Summer Camp:
June 28 –July 4, Camp Trexler, PA
Other Upcoming Activities:
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator:
Container purchased and will be delivered Friday February 13. Pat Kellegher
has secured shelving and a safety release bar for the door and will
install the required vent.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
- Monday 3/16 – switch to American Legion Hall
Log on to the troop website at www.grizzlytroop201ny.com for updates on the troop calendar and activities. Log on to the council web site at www.trcbsa.org for information on programs offered by Shelter Rock District and the Theodore Roosevelt Council.
Minutes
of Parent Meeting, 1/20/09
In attendance:
Pat Kellegher Ellen Vespe Christine Giunta Mike Trietsch
John Brautigam Michael Delio Roger Cocchi Tim Farrell
Roger Barnaby Beth Dowd
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting. Charter renewal due next week. Committee needs to elect new committee chair in order to re-charter.
D. Troop Treasurer:
Current balance $12,178.00 with some money still due for popcorn and
wreaths. Four scouts still owe dues for the current year.
E.
Outdoor Activities Coordinator: summary of planned events:
January Ski Trip: We will reserve the same two cabins at Tri-Mount for the same weekend next year (January 15-17, 2010).
February Camping Trip: scheduled Feb. 6, 7, 8; location to be determined.
March Camping Trip: scheduled Mar. 13, 14, 15; location to be determined.
April Camping Trip: scheduled Apr. 3, 4, 5; District Camporee at Schiff.
May Camping Trip: three possible events:
June Camping Trip: June 13, 14; Cub Pack 201 Moving-Up ceremonies.
Summer Camp:
June 28 –July 4, Camp Trexler, PA
Other Upcoming Activities:
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator:
Two bow saws purchased. School district has given permission
to place troop purchased shipping container at Searingtown School as
long as it meets the state safety requirements. Pat Kellegher and Roger
Cocchi located a suitable container for sale. Price is $2600.00 including
new door seals, installation of side door, and installation of roof
vent. Pat is able to provide shelving and hardware for emergency release
locks for side door. Committee voted approval to move forward with purchase.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
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Minutes of Parent Meeting, 11/17/08
I. Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
Pat Kellegher Douglas Lyons Terry Dorman Tim Ryan
John Brautigam Michael Trietsch Michael Delio Joan Schiesser
Paul Tantillo Roger Barnaby Roger Cocchi Tim Farrell
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting: Read and accepted.
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of minutes from last meeting.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance: $6430.92. Dues for the new season were due by October 1. Six scouts still have dues outstanding from the current season. Including new registrants, we currently have 49 active scouts in the troop. We passed on refunds to four scouts who paid for but were unable to attend summer camp 2008 at Onteora.
Popcorn money is due by December 1. Wreath money is due no later than January 12.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
The sporting clay outing was rained out and will be re-scheduled for early spring. Mike Delio will return checks to those who signed up for the trip.
December Advancement Trip: December 12-14 to Glen Gray, NJ. Scouts will plan, shop for and prepare all meals by patrol.
January Ski Trip: January 16-18 to Camp Tri-Mount, NY. Tim will investigate skiing at Hunter or Windham, whichever includes snow-tubing. Limited cabin accommodations may restrict the number of participants. The Committee agreed we would announce to scouts that those fulfilling their obligation in our troop fundraising will be given preference.
February Camping Trip: Resica Falls, PA.
Other suggestions to be investigated for the remainder of the season: West Point Camporee (now scheduled for May 1-3), visit to the Intrepid Air and Space Museum and a bicycle trip in the spring. We have a reservation in place for the first week at Camp Onteora for Summer Camp 2009 (July 5-11), but are seeking a reservation for week two at Camp Trexler, PA (June 28-July 4).
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: Roger Cocchi will follow-up with the school, and school board, to seek permission for the placement of our own container in the parking lot of Searingtown School to store all our troop gear.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
- Tuesday 1/20 - secure Searingtown APR
- Monday 4/6 - PTA meeting at Searingtown: switch to American Legion Hall
- Tuesday 4/21 - secure Searingtown APR
- Tuesday 5/26 - secure Searingtown APR
Minutes of Parent Meeting, 10/20/08
I. Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
Pat Kellegher
John Brautigam Michael Trietsch
Danamarie Bilella Roger Barnaby
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting: Read and accepted.
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of calendar and upcoming events.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance: $6959.51. Dues for the new season were due by October 1. Three scouts still have dues outstanding from 2007/2008. Eighteen scouts still have dues outstanding from the current season. Including new registrants, we currently have 49 active scouts in the troop.
Orders for the holiday wreath fundraiser (59 dozen/708 wreaths) were placed. Roger Barnaby suggested renting a trailer to pick up wreaths if the truck and driver we used last year are not available.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
Cub Pack 201 Inspection Night: The troop was asked to assist with Cub Pack 201 Inspection Night on Friday November 14.
November Sporting Clays Shooting Trip: Saturday November 15 to Peconic Sportsman’s Club, Manorville. Cost (with shot shells) will be $45.00 each scout, $55.00 each adult. Snacks, Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Ten Commandments Hike: Friday November 28 in Long Beach. Mandatory for religious emblem participants: everyone welcome. $5.00 fee includes lunch.
December Advancement Trip: December 12-14 to Glen Gray, NJ (If Glen Gray is not available we already have a tentative reservation at Camp Conron, Holmes, NY.)
Other suggestions to be investigated for the remainder of the year: West Point Camporee, visit to the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, and a bicycle trip in the spring. We have a reservation in place for the first week at Camp Onteora for Summer Camp 2009, but are seeking a reservation for week one at Camp Trexler, Kunkletown, PA.
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: Roger Cocchi investigated the cost of a container for the Searingtown School Parking lot. He will follow-up with the school, and school board, to seek permission for the placement of the container to store all our troop gear.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
- Monday 11/3 - PTA meeting in Searingtown School, switch to American Legion Hall
- Monday 11/10 – Sporting Clay preparation meeting, switch to American Legion Hall
- Tuesday 1/20 - secure Searingtown APR
- Monday 4/6 - PTA meeting at Searingtown: switch to American Legion Hall
- Tuesday 4/21 - secure Searingtown APR
- Tuesday 5/26 - secure Searingtown APR
Log on to the troop website at www.grizzlytroop201ny.com for updates on the troop calendar and activities. Log on to the council web site at www.trcbsa.org for information on programs offered by Shelter Rock District and the Theodore Roosevelt Council.
Minutes of Parent Meeting, 9/22/08
I. Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
Beth Dowd Roger Cocchi
Tim Farrell Douglas Lyons Terry Dorman
John Brautigam Tim Ryan Michael Trietsch
Monica Pavlidis Bob Vella
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting: Read and accepted.
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of updates to Troop Guidelines and Procedures. Review of calendar and upcoming events.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance: $6796.02. Dues for the new season are due by October 1. The committee agreed that the troop will pay for workbooks required for scouts to complete their religious emblems, as well as the award medal and patch.
Orders for the holiday wreath fundraiser will be placed by October 1. Terry will look into the minimum order required to get the special discounts. We have supplies left over from last year that will reduce the overall cost this year. Tim Farrell will report back on the availability of a truck and driver to pickup and deliver the wreaths.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
October Backpacking Trip: Saturday/Sunday October 18, 19 to Harriman State Park, NY
November Sporting Clays Shooting Trip: Saturday November 15 to Peconic Sportsman’s Club, Long Island
December Advancement Trip: December 12-14 to Clear Lake, NY
The scouts will decide whether to take part in the Blue Nose cold weather camp at Onteora in February (requires a mandatory training day in December)
Other suggestions to be investigated for the remainder of the year: West Point Camporee, visit to the Intrepid Air and Space Museum, and a bicycle trip in the spring. We have a reservation in place for the first week at Camp Onteora for Summer Camp 2009, but will investigate other options, including camp Trexler, and decide our destination before the end of this year.
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: No report.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
- Tuesday 10/14 - secure Searingtown APR
- Monday 11/10 – Sporting Clay preparation meeting, switch to American Legion Hall
- Tuesday 1/20 - secure Searingtown APR
- Monday 4/6 - PTA meeting at Searingtown: switch to American Legion Hall
- Tuesday 4/21 - secure Searingtown APR
- Tuesday 5/26 - secure Searingtown APR
Boy Scout Troop 201
Minutes of Parent Meeting, 7/28/08
I. Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
John Graffigna Roger Cocchi Paul Tantillo
Tim Farrell Michael Delio Terry Dorman Pat Kellegher
John Brautigam Tim Ryan Michael Trietsch Ellen Vespe
Beth Dowd Monica Pavlidis Jimmy Han Keith Schresser
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting: Read and accepted.
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Review of updates to Troop Guidelines and Procedures. Review of calendar and upcoming events.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance: $4942.88.
Four scout families still owe dues for the 2007/2008 season.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
Mets Scout Day at Shea: Sunday September 14. Game at 1:10; pre-game parade on field begins at 12:30. Limited seats available: $15.00 per person (flyer sent out to all parents and scouts via e-mail).
September Kayak Trip: Peconic Paddler is still open. Reservations for camping at Schiff, 9/19 – 9/21, with kayaking on the Peconic River Saturday.
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: Tents and equipment will be checked and cleaned at the first Troop meeting in September.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
Following are the minutes of the parent/leader meeting held on Monday June 9. An information page about summer camp will be sent later in the week. Here are other important highlights:
Boy Scout Troop 201
Minutes of Parent Meeting, 6/9/08
I. Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
Bob
Vella
Roger
Cocchi
Paul Tantillo
Pat
Kellegher
Tim
Farrell
Michael
Delio
Terry Dorman
Larry Rubin
John Brautigam
Tim
Ryan
Michael Trietsch
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting: Read and accepted
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: No report.
D. Troop Treasurer: Current balance: $10,673.52, with approximately $2500.00 in cash still to deposit. Once summer camp fees are payed, we should have a surplus of +$3000.00.
Roger Cocchi agreed to follow-up with scout families who still owe dues for this season.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
Sporting Clay Shooting: one-day outing - Saturday June 21 in New Paltz, NY. Permission/information forms were e-mailed to all scouts. Forms and payment due at the Monday June 16 meeting.
Parent/Scout softball game: Monday, June 23 at Searingtown School. Troop provides BBQ and refreshments, starting at 6:00 P.M.
Summer Camp: July 6-12, Onteora Scout Reservation, Livingston Manor, NY
Met at Searingtown school 8:00 A.M. on Sunday July 6. Scouts must wear full Class A uniforms, and either wear (under the uniform) or pack separately a bathing suit, and towel. It’s recommended that all campers bring lunch and refreshments with them.
September Kayak Trip: Peconic Paddler is reported to be closing in July. We will investigate other local options for a Kayak trip. Tentative dates: 9/12 – 9/14 and 9/19 – 9/21, with overnight camping at Schiff Scout Reservation.
September Mets
Game: Tim Ryan will confirm date of Scouting Day at
Shea Stadium.
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: Pat investigated several trailer options available through local retailers. We will continue to research insurance, registration and maintenance costs, as well as a location to store the trailer. Roger Cocchi agreed to follow-up with the council office regarding an original filing receipt required by DMV to register the trailer.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
Boy Scout Troop 201
Minutes of Parent Meeting, 5/12/08
I.Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
| Bob Vella | Tim Farrell | John Brautigam | |
| Roger Cocchi | Jimmy Han | Tim Ryan | |
| Paul Tantillo | Terry Dorman |
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting : Read and accepted
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary:
D. Troop Treasurer: For the Whitewater rafting trip, we pre-paid for 30 participants. We actually had 25 attend, so we will be receiving vouchers for 5 for our next outing there.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
Williston Park Memorial Day Parade: Monday, May 26
Meet on Upper Broad Street, 9:30 a.m.
Fishing Trip: Saturday, May 31, Yankee III out of Captree, with Cub Pack 201
Space still available - call Tim Ryan at 516 746-1514, [OR, as a service project, pickup flags at Pinelawn Cemetery (time and meeting place to be announced)]
June outing: Cub Pack 201 Moving-Up ceremony, Christopher Morley Park, Saturday/Sunday, June 7 and 8
Service Weekend at Onteora
June 13-15, Adults only - assist in preparing the camp for the summer programs. Contact Tim Farrell for more information: 516-742-7396
Summer Camp: July 6-12, Onteora Scout Reservation, Livingston Manor, NY
Balance of $150.00 per scout and completed medical forms due Monday May 19. Twenty-six deposits have been received to date.
Parent/Scout softball game
Monday, June 23 at Searingtown School
Sporting Clay Shooting
One day outing -- Suday, June 22, in New Paltz, NY. We will poll the scouts at the May 19 meeting to determine if there is enough interest to add this event.
September Kayak Trip
Peconic Paddler is reported to be closing in July. We will investigate other local options for a kayak trip. Tentative dates: 9/12 - 9/14 and 9/19 - 9/21, with overnight camping at Schiff Scout Reservation.
September Mets Game
Tim Ryan will confirm date of Scouting Day at Shea Stadium and poll the scouts to determine if there is enough interest to add this event.
F. Advancement Coordinator: No report.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: Four life-lines with buoys purchased. Terry will procure nylon bags for these. Pat investigated several trailer options available through local retailers. We will continue to research insurance, registration, and maintenance costs, as well as possible locations for storage.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
· Website: John Brautigam agreed to assist regarding monthly updates to the troop website
· Troop Meeting Location Changes: Conflicts with the Searingtown School APR may require us to hold our meeting at the Community Center or American Legion Hall on May 19.
· Service Project: Williston Park Clean-up: Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. The Patrol leaders will utilize a calling chain on Thursday, May 15, to determine how many scouts are available for this service project. Bob Vella will look into a date of another possible service project to take place in the Albertson area.
Boy Scout Troop 201
Minutes of Parent Meeting, 4/28/08
I. Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
| Doric Capsis | Michael Trietsch | Greg Grandelli | |
| Pat Kellegher | Sherry Graffigna | Terry Dorman | |
| John Brautigam | Larry Rubin |
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting: Read and accepted
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Minutes will be prepared after each meeting and e-mailed to all parents on the contact list; also posted to the website.
D. Troop Treasurer: Account balance: $4706.12. Decision made not to compensate drivers for the weekend outing to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Funds from any Philmont specific fundraising events will be added to the troop account, and earmarked to cover Philmont expenses.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
May outing: Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River. May 9 and 10
Friday/Saturday only, at Whitewater Challengers. Permission slips due Monday May 5.
Fishing Trip: Saturday, May 31, Yankee III out of Captree, with Cub Pack 201
Permission slips due Monday May 5.
Memorial Day Parade: Monday May 26
Meet on Upper Broad Street, 9:30 A.M.
June outing: Cub
Pack 201 Moving-Up ceremony, Christopher Morley Park,
Saturday/Sunday June 7 and 8
Summer Camp: July 6-12, Onteora Scout Reservation, Livingston Manor, NY
Balance of $150.00 per scout and completed medical forms due Monday May 19.
Mike will look into the possibility of a one-day Sporting Clay Shooting
outing on Sunday June 22 in New Paltz, NY
F. Advancement Coordinator: Scouts need to see Mr. Rubin on a regular basis at weekly troop meetings to update the computer program and progress charts. Mr. Rubin also needs to log troop service positions.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: Pat will look into the purchase of 4-6 life lines to be used on the whitewater rafting trip. We will switch to 20 lb. propane tanks for both cooking and lighting, whenever possible, using the 1 lb. propane canisters for backpacking and hiking only. Pat will update the committee on issues involving the procurement of a troop trailer: cost, registration, insurance, storage.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
· Website: John Brautigam agreed to assist regarding monthly updates to the troop website
· Troop Meeting Location Changes: Conflicts with the Searingtown School APR may require us to hold our meeting at the Community Center or American Legion Hall on May 19.
· Service Project: John suggested scouts gain service time by taking part in a Williston Park Clean-up planned for Saturday May 17. More information to follow.
Boy Scout Troop 201
Minutes of Parent Meeting, 3/17/08
I.Opening of Meeting:
In attendance:
| Tim Farrell | Michael Trietsch | Tim Ryan | Jerry Houck |
| Roger Cocchi | Greg Grandelli | Bob Vella | John Brautigam |
| Ellen Vespe | Larry Rubin | Paul Tantillo | Pat Kellegher |
II. Submission of Minutes, previous meeting: Read and accepted
III. Reading of Reports:
A. Head of Charter Organization: No report.
B. Troop Committee Chair: No report
C. Troop Secretary: Minutes will be prepared after each meeting and e-mailed to all parents on the contact list; also posted to the website.
D. Troop Treasurer: Account balance: $4706.46. Roger Cocchi agreed to follow-up with six registered scouts who still owe dues. Yearly insurance was renewed in February. Greg Grandelli sent out a $10.00 per scout donation to “Friends of Scouting” in lieu of having the council make a presentation to our troop parents. Michael Delio agreed to take over Treasurer responsibilities from Greg Grandelli in the near future.
New policy set for gas/toll reimbursement for drivers on troop outings: if the destination is less than 100 miles, the reimbursement is $25.00 per driver; if the destination is over 100 miles, the reimbursement is $35.00 per driver.
E. Outdoor Activities Coordinator:
April outing: Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy Camporee April 25, 26, 27
More details to follow. Class “A” uniform required for this trip.
May outing: Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River. New dates: May 9 and 10
Friday/Saturday only, at Whitewater Challengers.
June outing: Cub Pack 201 Moving-Up ceremony, Christopher Morley Park,
New dates: Saturday/Sunday June 7 and 8
Summer Camp: July 6-12, Onteora Scout Reservation, Livingston Manor, NY
April 14: deposit of $150.00 per scout due
May 19: balance of $150.00 per scout due
May
21: completed medical forms due
F. Advancement Coordinator: Scouts need to see Mr. Rubin on a regular basis at weekly troop meetings to update the computer program and progress charts. Mr. Rubin also needs to log troop service positions. Roger Cocchi agreed to procure awards and advancement materials from the Scout Shop in Massapequa.
G. Chaplin: No report.
H. Equipment Coordinator: Broken ax handle to be replaced. All axes need sheaths. Greg Cocchi appointed scout Quartermaster.
IV. Old Business:
V. New Business:
· Website: John Brautigam agreed to assist regarding monthly updates to the troop website
· Eagle Scout update: Information on the “Path to Eagle” summer camp program was handed out to interested scouts: the information is available on the council website. Jerry Houck agreed to serve as Troop 201 Eagle Scout Coordinator.
· Troop Meeting Location Changes: Conflicts with the Searingtown School APR and the American Legion Hall may require us to hold our meetings at the Community Center on the following dates: April 7 and May 19.
· Visiting another troop: Roger Cocchi will arrange with Troop 544 (New Hyde Park) to bring our new Junior Leaders to one of their troop meetings to get ideas and suggestions for our own programs.
· Scoutwalk: Moved to Christopher Morley Park on April 19.
Log on to the troop website at www.grizzlytroop201ny.com for updates on the troop calendar and activities. Log on to the council web site at www.trcbsa.org for information on programs offered by Shelter Rock District and the Theodore Roosevelt Council.