| 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) |
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The Scoutmaster agreed to act as Troop
Scribe for this meeting. |
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Present: SPL Ethan, PL Michael, APL Nathan, SM John McCarthy, and ASM Gary Cunningham. |
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The minutes for the previous meeting on July 26, 2005 were read and accepted. |
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Dr. McCarthy added that Troop 272 had still not
been contacted by Wal-Mart regarding our application for a matching grant for the
Wal-Mart car wash fundraiser. He said that he did not expect to
hear anymore from Wal-Mart regarding this application. |
| 7:10 p.m. - Patrol Reports (given by
Patrol Leader) |
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APL Nathan reported on the Lake Michigan outing of
August 19-21, 2005. He said that the food was good, discussed some problems with Jacob's behavior on this outing,
and reported that the troop completed a five-mile hike on this outing, with some deviation from the original plan for
this hike, saw some beautiful sights along the way, and enjoyed a fun evening of swimming afterwards on Saturday night,
which closed with a beautiful sunset.
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Regarding discussions of problems with Scout's behavior, Dr. McCarthy mentioned that
he had read some Scouting literature which counselled leaders to mix criticism with praise, in the interest of helping Scouts
take the criticism to heart. SPL Ethan commented on the need to be fair in our judgements, pointing out that
one should not make strong judgements on weak evidence. Mr. Cunningham said that he felt that the members of the troop, including
the adult leaders, had been very critical of each other on this outing, and encouraged everyone to work on being more supportive
of one another.
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| 7:25 p.m. - Old business (led by SPL) |
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SPL Ethan agreed to provide specifications (e.g. dimensions) for the Rising Sun Patrol's flag to
APL Nathan, who agreed to make this flag following these specifications. |
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SPL Ethan reported that the Troop Flag will be presented by Pastor Ed at the
Court of Honor on October 4, 2005. |
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Dr. McCarthy agreed to provide APL Nathan with the length and width of the box on Dr. McCarthy's
trailer. Nathan agreed to draw up plans for a removable cover which will be used to convert this trailer to an enclosed trailer
for use on troop outings. The PLC agreed that they will then review Nathan's plans and make a decision regarding
the implementation of these plans. |
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SPL Ethan reported that Mrs. Cunningham has informed Troop 272 that we will not be able to set up a
bottle collection center at Olivet Baptist Church due to potential conflicts
with a collection center which has already been set up at Olivet Baptist Church
to support its youth group. |
| 7:40 p.m. - Big event/monthly outing planning (led by SPL) |
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The PLC discussed the:
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Since the program for this outing is being planned by the
Chief Okemos Council, the PLC agreed to
finalize the plans for this outing during the troop meetings in September. |
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The PLC also discussed the:
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Dr. McCarthy agreed to provide the PLC with sample scripts for this
Court of Honor. The PLC
agreed to choose a final program for this event from these scripts. |
| 7:55 p.m. - Troop meeting planning (led by SPL) |
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The PLC planned the troop meetings for
September: |
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SPL Ethan suggested that a small form should be made for use at PLC Meetings, listing the advancement requirements which our
Scouts need to complete their next rank(s). He indicated that this form would help the PLC to plan the Skills Instruction
portion of our troop meetings.
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| 8:10 p.m. New Business (led by SPL) |
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The PLC decided that the theme for the
Recruitment Night on September 20, 2005 will be Camping. They
agreed to invite the Webelos of Packs 640 and 700 of Holt, and friends of our Scouts, to this event. Dr.
McCarthy agreed to send out the invitations to the Webelos. The PLC agreed that our Scouts will invite
their friends.
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The PLC agreed to invite the Webelos of Pack 640 of Holt to the
Mawanjidiwin District Fall Camporee on Friday-Sunday, October 14-16, 2005.
Dr. McCarthy agreed to send out the invitations to these Webelos.
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There was no discussion regarding inventory of Troop 272's First Aid Kit.
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Mrs. Butler discussed with the PLC her mother's generous offer to make
neckerchiefs for Troop 272. Mrs. Butler showed the PLC some fabric which could be used to make
these neckerchiefs. The fabric had a red, white, and blue pattern. SPL Ethan suggested
a design requiring fabric with red, white, and blue stripes. The PLC agreed on Ethan's suggestion.
Mrs. Butler agreed to try to find an appropriate fabric for this design. |
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The PLC discussed possible embroidery for these neckerchiefs, including
the troop number, 272, and a thin gold border. Mrs. Butler agreed to bring one of Troop 141's neckerchiefs
to our Troop Meeting/Board of Review on September 6, 2005, so
that the PLC can make a final decision about the fabric and design of these neckerchiefs.
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Mrs. Butler said that the fabric for these neckerchiefs would be donated
to Troop 272, but she might have to ask Troop 272 to help out with the cost of the embroidery for these neckerchiefs.
She inquired about the number of neckerchiefs which should be made. Dr. McCarthy pointed out that there
were six Scouts in Troop 272. Mrs. Butler suggested that her mother should make twelve to thirteen neckerchiefs,
so that we could have some extra neckerchiefs for our growing troop. |
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There was no discussion regarding Mrs. McCarthy's suggestion for a Meal Planning contest. |
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There was no discussion regarding the purchasing of unnecessary items. |
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SPL Ethan agreed to write a thankyou note to General Motors, after consulting with Mr. Cunningham
about to whom this note should be sent.
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There was no discussion regarding Olivet Baptist Church's invitation to Troop 272 to conduct
a Scout Sunday on January 8, 2005. |
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The next PLC meeting was scheduled for
Tuesday, September 27, 2005. |
| 8:25 p.m. Scoutmaster's Minute (led by Scoutmaster) |
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The Scoutmaster commended the PLC for their
work. |
| 8:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by the
PL. |
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Minutes submitted by Scoutmaster John D.
McCarthy |
