PATROL LEADERS' COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 2003

TROOP 272
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
7:00 p.m. - Opening and call to order (led by Senior Patrol Leader)
7:05 p.m. - Roll call and reading of the log (minutes) (led by Troop Scribe)
The Scoutmaster agreed to act as Troop Scribe for this meeting.
Present: Chris, Ethan, Steven; Mr. Cunningham, Dr. McCarthy
The minutes for the previous meeting on August 26, 2003 were read and accepted.
7:10 p.m. - Patrol Reports (given by Patrol Leaders)
Murphy Patrol Leader Ethan McCarthy reported on the Camp Rotary Cope Course outing.
7:25 p.m. - Old business (led by SPL)
Dr. McCarthy reported on his conversation with Mawanjidiwin District Executive Jason Kerschke regarding recruitment. He reported that Mr. Kerschke was sympathetic with the situation in Troop 272 at this time; was optimistic for the future of Scouting in Holt; encouraged us to make contact with the active packs in the five elementary schools in Holt; was willing to help to advertise Troop Open Houses in Holt with the distribution of a flyer; and indicated that there was some possibility that the Council might take into account extenuating circumstances with regard to our rechartering in December, particularly if there was some clear promise that the Troop would grow in the near future (e.g. through Webelos crossovers in February of 2004).
7:40 p.m. - Big event/monthly outing planning (led by SPL)
The PLC made some further plans regarding the agenda for the Troop Open House on October 21, 2003.
  • Opening Flag Ceremony
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Firebuilding
Mr. Cunningham indicated that he could get a projector for the Power Point Presentation.
7:55 p.m. Troop Meeting Planning (led by SPL)
The PLC planned the troop meetings for October.
8:10 p.m. New Business (led by SPL)

The PLC decided that our plans to attend the Mawanjidiwin District Fall Camporee would be cancelled provided that Olivet permits us to conduct a Preparation for Troop Open House event on Friday-Saturday, October 17-18, 2003. Mr. Cunningham agreed to ask Olivet for permission to conduct this "Prep" event.

The next PLC meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2003.
8:25 p.m. Scoutmaster's Minute (led by Scoutmaster)
The Scoutmaster commended the PLC for their work.
8:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by the SPL.
Minutes submitted by Scoutmaster John D. McCarthy
Last revised 10/22/03
John D. McCarthy