LONGHORN COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
LEON
VALLEY DISTRICT
DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE BSA LVD
The Meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
Attending: Chuck Ashley, Homer Casto, Dave Chambers, Ed Dallas, Fulton
Jones, John Gust, Gordon Plumlee, Gene Silverblatt, LaRon Slay, Carroll Beckom,
Tony Forte, Frank Leslie, Ivor McKay and Mona Miller.
The Agenda for the meeting was approved.
The minutes of the
McKay
Memorial Campership Request. The Chairman reported that the letter
requesting establishment of this Honorary/Memorial Campership had been
dispatched to the Council on 5 October and is being considered but a response has
not yet been received.
Venturing
Chair Vacancy. The Chairman recommended Mr. Dean Johnson as
Vice Chair-Venturing noting that he is dual registered as an Associate Advisor
with Venturing Crew 229 in
WEB
Site Updates. The Chairman announced that response to
requests for updates from functional area chairs had been spotty but that a
revised listing of the District Contacts section had been provided to the
Webmaster. He requested that each
functional area chair continue to review the Web site from time to time and
submit updates, as required, directly to the Webmaster.
Spring
Activities. The Chairman summarized the
Committee’s position that the Council sponsored/District operated Klondike
Derby at
FOS
(Commercial) Planning Function. The Chairman reviewed the mechanics of
District FOS breakfast functions in previous years for the Committee and asked
for recommendations as to the best procedure for the upcoming 2006
Individual Spot Awards. The Chairman
informed the Committee a plan to develop spot award certificates from existing
formats would require major modification.
Ensuing discussion concluded that rather than a certificate use of
existing BSA Award Coins could achieve the objective of on-the-spot recognition
of exceptional service however purchase of the coins might be a problem for the
District budget. Vice Chair-Emeritus,
Chuck Ashley offered to donate $100 for the purchase of an initial stock of
coins to be provided to the District Commissioner for test distribution.
Food for Families. The Chairman informed the
Committee that further discussions between Assistant District Commissioner
Gerry Greene and Boy Scout Round Table Commissioner Tony Forte had determined
that Food for Families activities on Fort Hood were generally on track without
a need to contact the Garrison Commander’s office for additional support. Tony Forte noted, however that additional
bags were needed and District Executive, LaRon Slay committed to providing
additional bags at the 8 November Round Table with replenishment of stocks from
Longhorn Council on 11 November.
Appointment of Committees. The Chairman
informed the Committee that appointment of a Nominating Committee and an Awards
Committee would have to be completed by the end of the year to meet established
deadlines and requested recommendations for membership on both committees not
later than the December Committee meeting.
Vice Chair Emeritus Chuck Ashley noted that Fulton Jones and Dave
Chambers were well experienced in those areas and nominated them as Chairmen of
the two committees respectively. The
Chairman noted that these individuals were already carrying heavy loads in
support of District activities and deferred action on the nominations until the
next District Committee meeting. Fulton
Jones then volunteered to chair the Nominating Committee. Chuck Ashley promised a further submission of
candidates for committee memberships.
Cub
Scout Day Camp at CTC. The Chairman informed the Committee that Dr.
James Anderson, CTC Chancellor has appointed Mr. Bill Beebe, Special Assistant
to the Chancellor, as the point of contact to the District for this activity. Vice Chair-Boy Scouts Fulton Jones pointed
out that the activity is scheduled for 30 May through
District
Executive’s Comments. LaRon
Slay announced that pickup of popcorn previously ordered is scheduled for 19
November from 0800 until
Programmed
Activities.
Fulton
Jones, Vice Chair-Boy Scouts provided the following listing of upcoming
activities via e-mail which has been forwarded to the District e-mail address
list:
The Games will be held on the same weekend as the Gathering of the Clans
festival in
26-30 December 2005: Winter Camp.
Three options: traditional Merit Badge Camp at Lakeview Lodge,
Horsemanship program (part of the Merit Badge camp), and an 1872 U.S. Cavalry
Outpost for youth age 13 and older from 9:00 a.m. December 26th to
Venture
Crew Members can work on their Outdoor Living History Elective for the Ranger
Award.
26-31 December 2005: Twin Arrows National Youth Leader Training
at
Order
of the Arrow Advisor Mike Harrison distributed an information handout informing
Committee members of the Huaco Tribe Winter Banquet scheduled for 12 November
at
There
being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
Arthur
J. Junot
District
Chairman