Troop 290 Committee

                   Boy Scouts of America

                        Colts Neck, NJ

 

The first 2001-2002 monthly Troop 290  Committee meeting was called to order by Thomas Clarke- Chairperson at 7:30 PM on November 13, 2001 at Colts Neck Grange.

 

Members Present:

              Joseph W Schauer III                    Jerry Ceres

              Elizabeth Wilson                            Debbie Loving

              Russ Cline                                      Maureen Staub

              Kathleen Walsh                              Sean Race

              Barry Calder                                   Flo D’Elia

              Ken Knapp                                     Anne Marie Olenik

              Maggie Snead                                 Patrick White

              Clive Lay                                        Howard Bernstein

              Dwight Wolf                                  Thomas Clarke

 

The first order of business was the affirmation of monthly meetings to be held on the second Tuesday night of the month.

 

COMMITTEES:  The majority of the meeting was used to discuss and clarify upcoming events as they pertain to individual committees. Since timing is important in the scheduling and securing of appropriate locations for outings many events are well into the initial planning stages. The Activities Committee with Maggie Snead as Chairperson will begin to finalize plans and function shortly.

                            It was decided by the Troop Committee that the Bowl a Thon will not be a Fund raising event for our troop. Anyone wishing to participate individually or as a family is welcome to. Information will be supplied.

                            A discussion regarding alternate transportation for events which take place at a significant distance ensued. Due to potential challenges it was generally felt that more information was needed to make a decision.

                            The Scouting for Food Event will take place in March (due to the greater need to replenish food banks in spring) and will be spearheaded by Maureen Staub and Anne Marie Olenik.

                            Courts of Honor will be held 3 or 4 times per year with refreshments handled by the appropriate committee chaired by Flo D’Elia.

                            In order to give the scouts a regular forum for advancement and encouragement Board of Reviews will be held the 2^nd Wednesday of each month. Dwight Wolf Chairperson will arrange a signup list for volunteers for each month. Three adults are needed for each Review.

 

A discussion regarding Troop committees ensued. It was felt that each individual committee should report back all pertinent activity to the monthly Troop Committee Meeting. It was also reiterated that Troop 290 is a boy-run troop. The scouts decide which programs/events they wish to take part in and help in the planning and running of same. Adult volunteers are there for help and guidance.

                            

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING:  Jerry Ceres Scoutmaster discussed the role of Friends of Scouting and the need for contributions. It costs approximately $100.00/year/scout for the various programs Monmouth Council provides (Quail Hill, Forrestburg etc). A presentation from FOS at a future meeting is a consideration. Other options were discussed.

 

WEB SITE:  Sean Race will maintain and update the website. This will include committee chairs, events calendar and other important information for adult volunteers as well as scouts.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM by Thomas Clarke. The next meeting will be held December 11 2001 at the Grange. The Holiday party will be held December 19 at the Firehouse.

 

Respectfully Submitted

 

 

Joseph W Schauer III Chairperson

 Communications Committee