PATROL LEADERS' COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 25, 2005

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: Senior Patrol Leader Ethan, Rising Sun Patrol Leader Michael, Rising Sun APL Nathan, SM John McCarthy, and ASM Gary Cunningham.
The minutes for the previous meeting on December 21, 2004 were read and accepted.
7:10 p.m. - Patrol Reports (given by Patrol Leaders)
Rising Sun Patrol Leader Michael reported on the Bertha Brock Outing. Michael said that the outing was good, the lodging was warm, and the food was great. He mentioned that there were lots of accidents, but said that he was sure that everyone would like to go again.
7:25 p.m. - Old business (led by SPL)
There was a discussion regarding a trailer for our troop. Nate suggested building upon our present trailer to make it an enclosed trailer. He said that he might be able to get materials to do this. Dr. McCarthy encouraged Nate to write up his ideas and submit them to the Troop Committee of Troop 272, asking them for advice on how best to use the resources which we might be able to gather.
7:40 p.m. - Big event/monthly outing planning (led by SPL)
The PLC discussed the:
Ethan encouraged our Scouts to register for this blitz soon, if they have not already done so. Nate indicated that he had already registered and received information from Mr. Elliott about the blitz. Michael had not yet registered. Dr. McCarthy said that he understood that Jacob had already registered, but was not sure whether or not Aaron had registered yet.

The PLC then discussed the:
Dr. McCarthy reported that the Troop Committee has asked our Scouts to serve as the color guard for this event and Michael Hannah to have a speaking role in the "Challenge Ceremony". Michael indicated that he did not think that he would be able to attend this event. Dr. McCarthy mentioned that Aaron was planning to attend and asked Nate to let him know as soon as possible whether he and Jacob would attend.

The PLC then decided to replace the outing to Burchfield Park on February 26 with a:
7:55 p.m. Troop Meeting Planning (led by SPL)
The PLC planned the troop meetings for February:
8:10 p.m. New Business (led by SPL)
Dr. McCarthy announced that Mrs. Zajac of Pack 640 has invited Troop 272 to Pack 640's Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet. The banquet is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the 9th grade Campus - Cafeteria in Holt. Dr. McCarthy told the Scouts to R.S.V.P to Mrs. Zajac by Thursday, January 27.

The next PLC meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2005.
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 1/26/05
John D. McCarthy