Reminder!

The final payment for summer camp is past due due.  If you have not made this payment, please send $115 to Judy Rogers, 2462 Sleepy Hollow Dr, Glendale, CA 91206

  The June Troop Committee Meeting was held at the home of Gay and Fritz Varga on June 9, 2003.  Those attending were:  Brant Reed, Scoutmaster; Debbie Izumi, Treasurer; Brad Nelson, Assistant Scoutmaster; Judy Rogers, Outings Coordinator; Armando and Brenda Sanchez, Advancement Chairs; John Saunders, Membership Chair; Fred Stifter, Assistant Scoutmaster;  Peter Thompson, Committee Chair; Gay Varga, Secretary-Elect; and Steve Webber, Assistant Scoutmaster.

Mr. Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

Grayson Reed presented himself before the committee to approve his Eagle Scout application. His application was approved. His Eagle Scout Board of Review can now be scheduled with the Verdugo Hills Council.

Brandon Rogers came before the committee for review of his Eagle Scout project.  He proposed painting the handball wall at Glenoaks Elementary School with possible dates being August 9, 23, 30 or September 6.  Steve Webber volunteered to be the project advisor when the subject of funding was raised.  A motion was made and approved by the committee to accept Brandon’s project subject to the approval of Steve Webber before June 22. 

Senior Patrol Leader’s Report - Mr. Thompson presented Jeff Thompson’s monthly report.  “This is my last report of the year. As you know, Yuki was elected to be next year's SPL, and I think that he will do a very good job. Over the last part of this year, our meeting plans were more relaxed and our theme was golf.  There was one meeting where proper golf technique was practiced and then another up at Scholl Canyon Golf Court at the driving range.  These meetings were extremely successful and will likely be repeated next year.  As this year raps up, we have had a rather lengthy debate over what to do about our 7th grade Scouts as they are older than the Bisons, but younger than anyone in the other patrols. However, we have decided to place them in with the Flaming Frogs patrol (Frogs and Flaming Arrows), and this will hopefully work out well for all involved. The last major event is the Beach Campout.   Thank you for your support of the Troop during the past year. 

Committee Chair’s Report – Mr. Thompson thanked the Scouts turning 18 this year:  Matt McKenna, Grayson Reed, Joseph Stifter, Jeff Webber and Eric Yesayan for their commitment to the troop.

Board of Review Chair’s Report – Mrs. Saunders reported that questions had arisen regarding boys coming unprepared for their Boards of Review.  Scouts need to make appointments in advance with Mrs. Saunders.  They need to be in full uniform with all the correct patches, and bring their Scout books.

Advancement Chair's Report – Mr. Sanchez reported that 12 merit badges and 10 rank advancements have been earned since the last Court of Honor.  Congratulations to all Scouts who have advanced since the last Court of Honor!

Scoutmaster’s Report – Mr. Reed congratulated Yuki Matsushima on his election to the office of Senior Patrol Leader. Special thanks to Jeff Thompson on an exceptional job as SPL for the past year.

Yuki announced his key appointed leaders – Austin Reed, ASPL; Franck Beaulieu, Scribe; Kevin Sanchez, Quartermaster.

The venture age patrols were reconstituted, due to the changes in membership. Three patrols were combined into two for 2003-2004.

Junior Leader Training was held on Saturday, June 14 at Wilson Middle School for all youth leaders.

Congratulations to Jeffrey Webber for receiving the Pat Navolanic award at the Court of Honor on June 11.

Special thanks to Yuki for organizing the driving range activity last month. All had a great time! Thanks also to the troop committee for footing the bill! ($80).

A mandatory summer camp meeting will be held for Scouts and their parents at 7:00 on Wednesday, June 18^th at the Glenoaks Park Clubhouse.  Each summer camp participant and at least one parent should be in attendance.

The Beach Campout is coming soon – June 20-22 at McGrath State Beach. Money and permission slips were due on June 11.

There have been 81 Eagle Scouts from Troop 125 since its founding in 1938. The Troop record for Eagle Scout rank advancements was set in 1983 with six youths earning that rank. There have been no more than three in any other year.  In 2003, we have already promoted three Eagle Scouts, and a fourth was approved to send to the Council Board of Review tonight. Only two more are required to tie the Troop record!

Treasurer’s Report – Mrs. Izumi reported that the troop’s current checking account balance is $6,563.95.

Social Activities Committee Report – Our last Court of Honor was on Wednesday, June 11.  Thanks to Judy Rogers, Karen Saunders, and Susanna Molner for bringing refreshments.

Membership Chair’s Report – Nothing new to report

Training Coordinator’s Report – Check the council website for upcoming training courses. The next training activities will be in the fall.

Venture Scout Report – Mr. Webber reported that everyone had a great time on the May 17 bike ride in Big Sycamore Canyon.

There is a tentative overnight trip being planned by Mr. Dennis for July 25-26 at Little Jimmy Springs with a day hike to Mt. Baden Powell, in the Angeles Forest.

The rafting trip this summer is still being investigated with regard to water flows, and more information is needed before a date can be set.

Old Business – Mr. Stifter reported that he is still searching for a permanent place to display the troop’s Eagle plaques and will check with the Council.  The Kiwanis lead was not an option.

The special patches to commemorate the 65^th anniversary of the troop will be ordered and passed out in the fall.

New Business – Mrs. Schmerling asked for help from Troop 125 to bring some energy into the Cub Scout Pack.  One suggestion was to have older Scouts help out at meetings.  There is a decline in recruitment in cub Scouts which affects Troop 125.

Reservations need to be made for 2003-04 troop meetings at the clubhouse.

Having a memento for 18 year olds leaving the troop was discussed and they will be invited back to the last Court of Honor.

Pardee Sea Base at Marina del Rey has been reserved for 20 boys for the October 3-5^th weekend.  Small sailboats and kayaks will be available.

Having an Eagle Court of Honor procedure book was discussed and Mrs. Schmerling has offered to write up what she did for Lenny.

As there are some Scouts that need to present themselves to the troop committee for approval of projects and Eagle Scout applications, it was decided that there will be an additional committee meeting held on June 23 at the home of Mike and Debbie Izumi.  All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Mr. Thompson adjourned the meeting at 9.58 p.m. and thanked the Varga family for hosting the group.

Dates to remember - See the Troop Calendar!