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Troop 85 Committee

  The Scout Troop Committee is responsible for conducting the business of the Troop, setting policy, and helping the Scoutmaster and Scouts with the outdoor program and other planned activities. The committee also has the responsibility to provide adults for boards of review. This is an important responsibility and is one area where help is always needed and appreciated. The committee consists of parent volunteers who fulfill various roles on the committee.  

Chartered Organization Representative - Robert Ebel

 The Chartered Organization Representative is the direct contact between the unit and the Chartered Organization. This individual is also the organization's contact with the district committee and the Local Council. The chartered organization representative may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council. The Chartered Organization Representative appoints the unit committee chair. 

Troop Committee Chair - Aaron Stanley

 The unit committee chair is appointed by the chartered organization and registered as an adult leader of the BSA. The unit committee chair appoints and supervises the unit committee and unit leaders. 

Troop Secretary - Available

 The unit secretary is appointed by the committee chair to keep minutes and records, send notices, and handle publicity. 

Troop Treasurer - Tharshini Jeevakaran

 The unit treasurer is appointed by the committee chair to handle unit funds, pay bills, maintain accounts, coordinate the annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign, and supervise fundraising. 

Troop Advancement Chair - Scott Lamb & Ken Orose

 The unit advancement chair is appointed by the committee chair to ensure that the unit has at least monthly boards of review, quarterly courts of honor, and that the unit has goals of helping each Scout advance a rank each year and for new Scouts to reach First Class rank during their first year. The advancement coordinator is also responsible for record keeping and submitting advancement reports.  

Troop Equipment Coordinator - Available

 The unit equipment coordinator is appointed by the committee chair to work with the youth Quartermaster and is responsible inventory, storage, and maintenance of unit equipment. 

Troop Membership Chair - Robert Ebel

 The unit membership chair is appointed by the committee chair to help ensure a smooth transition of new Scouts into the unit and orientation for new parents.

Troop Training Chair - Available

 The unit training chair is appointed by the committee chair to ensure training opportunities are available, maintain training records and materials, and is responsible for BSA Youth Protection training. 

Troop Public Relations Chair - Available

The unit public relations chair is appointed by the committee chair to inform parents of their responsibilities in Scouting and with the chartered organization. Provides news and announcements about the unit to newspapers, bulletins of sponsors, web sites, etc. Promotes and stimulates service projects, Scouting Anniversary Week, Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath, and family participation in unit events. Promotes new membership and lets people in the neighborhood know that Scouting is available.

Unit Fundraising Chair - Stacey Fiegl

 Sometimes also called the "Popcorn Kernel" in some councils, is appointed by the committee chair to supervise fundraising and ensure that every youth member has the opportunity to participate in Popcorn sales or other council fundraising events. 

Scout Parents Unit Coordinator - Available

 The Scout Parents Unit Coordinator is an appointed member of the unit committee or can be an assistant unit leader. Their job is to welcome parents, keep them informed, and encourage them to help with at least one specific task or project each year. Larger units might choose to have more than one Scout Parents unit coordinator. The Scout Parents unit coordinator position became official June 1, 2008 and the position code is "PS." The Scout Parents unit coordinator must be at least 21 years old, complete an adult application, and pay the same registration fee as other adult leaders. Find Fast Start Training for unit coordinators online. Newly printed youth applications also mention the Scout Parents program. A checkbox in the parent section lets parents commit to being active Scout Parents. By entering an e-mail address, they can receive information from council, district, and unit leaders about ways to get involved. ScoutParents.org web site.

Troop Chaplain - Ryan Anderson

The unit chaplain is appointed by the committee chairman to provide spiritual tone, guide the chaplain aide, give spiritual counseling, and promote the regular religious participation of each member. 

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