Troop Committee

At least one parent or guardian of a Scout in Troop 16 is expected to serve in some capacity in the Troop Committee in order to: share the burden and responsibility more equitably; involve the parents in the Troop activities; and to make everyone aware and knowledgeable of the Troop's events and programs. The Troop Committee has been subdivided into permanent sub-committees. The Troop Committee Chairman is the person responsible for the smooth running of the adult segment of our Troop. A member of each sub-committee is expected to attend the monthly Committee Meeting.

Troop Sub-Committees

FINANCE AND RECORDS Keeps the minutes of Troop Committee Meetings; helps in the preparation of the Troop Handbook; handles ALL Troop funds; provides ideas and organization for fundraising events; and finally, the Recorder, with the help of the Troop Historian and Membership Sub-committee, begins the building and maintaining of a list of Troop 16 Alumni.

ADVANCEMENT Keeps all advancement records; sets up the monthly Boards of Review; helps to plan the Courts of Honor; makes sure the Scoutmaster has the proper awards for Scouts; works with the Troop Librarian in building and maintaining a Troop Library of Merit Badge Pamphlets; and serves as a resource pool for Merit Badge Counselors and Eagle Project Advisors.

CAMPING Establishes and maintains a file on camping places available to the Troop; sends reservation forms to campgrounds chosen by the Troop; obtains camping permits from our Council office; collects camping fees from Scouts when required; along with the Troop Scribe and Senior Patrol Leader keeps a record of Scouts and drivers going on campouts; works with Transportation Sub-committee in setting up an emergency telephone network when the Troop goes camping; promotes, sells and manages the Summer Camp, Spring Stroll, and the Troop 16 "Big Deal" programs.

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES Assists the Troop Quartermaster in inventory, storage, and repair of Troop equipment; helps maintain the meeting locations in good repair; recommends purchases of new equipment to the Troop Committee; maintains and makes suggestions for improvement of the Uniform Exchange; and deals with the Oakton School Ridgeville Park District, and St. Nicholas Church for the use of space at their facilities for Troop functions.

TRANSPORTATION Maintains a current file on all of the cars driven by Troop 16 parents and guardians for emergency purposes; aids the campout coordinators with prospective drivers; verifies that all drivers meet BSA guidelines with insurance coverage of $50,000/$100,000 Public Liability and $5,000 Property Damage.

MEMBERSHIP Makes sure all new prospective families receive a personal visit to familiarize them with the Troop and Scouting; handles Friends of Scouting fundraising; works with the Endowment Sub-Committee; and Troop recruiting plans; coordinates activities with the Cub Scout Packs and new Webelos Dens by working with the Den Chiefs; follows up on Scouts who leave the Troop and/or have a high level of absenteeism; helps in the presentation and preparation of the Troop Charter; and works with the Troop Scribe to keep an accurate set of records on each Scout in the Troop.

ACTIVITIES Helps to plan and run activities that the Troop Committee or Patrol Leaders Council initiates; builds a file of interesting activities that could be suggested to the Patrol Leaders Council that enhance their programs.