| 7:00 p.m. - Opening and call to order
(led by 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 Nathan, PL Jacob, SM John McCarthy, and
ASM Gary Cunningham. |
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The minutes for the previous meeting on September 27, 2005 were read and accepted. |
| 7:10 p.m. - Patrol Reports (given by
Patrol Leader) |
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Jacob reported on the Court of Honor
on October 4, 2005. He mentioned that Xavier advanced to Tenderfoot, Aaron and Michael to Second Class,
and Jacob and Nathan to First Class. He added that Ethan earned the Personal Management merit badge. |
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Jacob reported that Olivet Baptist Church gave Troop 272 our troop flag at
the Court of Honor. He added that Pastor Ed Owens of Olivet Baptist Church presented the flag to SPL Nathan. |
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Jacob reported that Michael's father bought a card of thanks to present to Olivet Baptist Church
for their generous gift. He added that Michael brought this card to the Troop Meeting on October 11, 2005. The Scouts
signed this card and it has been given to Olivet. |
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Jacob reported that the
Mawanjidiwin District Fall Camporee was
good. The theme was Cooking, Cooking, Cooking. The games were not that
good, except for the pancake flip. The entire troop was there except
for Aaron and Nathan. Six Webelos from Den 4 of Pack 640 were also
there. |
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Jacob said that we need to have someone attend our
fires on outings. Dr. McCarthy suggested that the Patrol Duty Roster should give an explicit list of duties of each
duty on the roster, including fireman duties. Jacob mentioned that we also need to have the game
equipment prepared and ready to go for Interpatrol Activities at Troop Meetings. |
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Jacob reported that Troop 272's flag retirement at the Fall Camporee went well.
He added that Ethan's bugle playing was great for the flag retirement and Sunday
morning's Reveille. |
| 7:30 p.m. - Old Business |
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Nathan reported that he has made no progress on the Patrol Flag. |
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Dr. McCarthy reported that Ethan has made no progress on the thank you card to GM. He added that
we are still waiting for the Troop Committee's decision regarding the purchasing of a troop trailer. |
| 7:31 p.m. - Big event/monthly outing planning (led by SPL) |
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The PLC discussed the:
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Dr. McCarthy reported that two-deep leadership for this conference will be as follows:
- Friday, November 18 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Mr. Cunningham and Dr. McCarthy
- Saturday, November 19 - 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Mr. Walsh and Dr. McCarthy
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The PLC agreed that Jacob and Nathan will stay at the McCarthy's home Saturday night.
Dr. McCarthy mentioned that the McCarthy's will provide breakfast on Saturday morning for Jacob and Nathan. |
| 7:49 - Troop meeting planning (led by SPL) |
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The PLC planned the troop meetings for
November: |
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| 8:10 p.m. New Business (led by SPL) |
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SPL Nathan mentioned that there was a possibility to organize
a free camping night on property to which his family has access.
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There was no discussion regarding inventory of Troop 272's First Aid Kit.
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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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There was no discussion regarding Olivet Baptist Church's invitation to Troop 272 to conduct
a Scout Sunday on January 8, 2006. |
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The next PLC meeting was scheduled for
Tuesday, November 22, 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
SPL. |
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Minutes submitted by Scoutmaster John D.
McCarthy |
