PATROL LEADERS' COUNCIL MEETINGMINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2006

TROOP 272
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
7:00 p.m. - Opening and call to order(led by Patrol Leader)
7:05 p.m. - Roll call and reading of thelog (minutes) (led by Troop Scribe)
Both members of the PLC, SPL Nathan and PL Jacob, were present for this meeting.
In lieu of an acting Troop Scribe, the Scoutmaster agreed to act as Troop Scribe for this meeting.
The minutes for the previous meeting on December 27, 2005 were read and accepted.
7:10 p.m. - Patrol Reports (given byPatrol Leader)
Jacob reported that Scout Sunday on January 15, 2006 went well. Dr. McCarthy expressed his hopes that this event would become an annual tradition in Troop 272.
Nate reported that the first session of the Charlotte Merit Badge Blitz, on January 21, 2006, went well.He mentioned that the Aviation Merit Badge Counselor did not attend this first session, so Nate was not able to get started on this merit badge at the first session. He hopes to begin work on this merit badge at the second session of this blitz, on April 15, 2006.
7:30 p.m. - Old Business
Nathan reported that he has not made any further progress on the flag.
Dr. McCarthy reported that Ethan inventoried the troop's first aid kit andput his report into a yellow loose leaf binder entitled "Inventory".
7:31 p.m. - Big event/monthly outing planning (led by SPL)
The PLC discussed the:
Nate and Jacob agreed to participate in the Webelos Crossover. Nate agreed to take care of the shoulder epaulets for the new Scouts. Jacob agreed to handle the neckerchiefs for the new Scouts.
The PLC agreed that Troop 272 would not provide transportation to the Eagle Bound Merit Badge Blitzor the YMCA Lock-In, February 10-11, 2006.
The PLC adopted a program for the Court of Honor which included a Friends of Scouting Presentation, a Northwoods Orientation, and a reception of our new Scouts from the Webelos Crossover.
7:49 - Troop meeting planning (led by SPL)
The PLC planned the troop meetings forFebruary:
8:10 p.m. New Business (led by SPL)
The next PLC meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2006.
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 theSPL.
Minutes submitted by Scoutmaster John D.McCarthy
Last revised 2/16/06
John D. McCarthy