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Troop 787 Committee

The Troop Committee provides the support for the Troop Program. Each function of the Troop Committee is designed to support the Scouts and Scouters in our troop and the Mission of Scouting

The Troop Committee is composed of the following Functions:

Committee Name	Chairperson	Function and Responsibilities
Advancement Committee	Carolyn Massiah Advancement Chair	The Advancement Committee maintains all non-financial the records of the troop. Advancement is a key component of the Scouting program. Responsibilities: Maintains the non-financial records of the troop relating to advancement, awards, training and records compliance with BSA policies Promotes advancement through accurately providing rank and advancement information to Scouts and other Troop members Manages the Following Subcommittees Merit Badge Counselor Subcommittee Medical Records Subcommittee which manages all Scout and Scouter Medical Records Eagle Advancement Committee which supports the advancement of Scouts from Life to Eagle For Assistance in this area, please email the Advancement Chair
Chaplain	Carl Hancik Chaplain	A Scout is Reverent is the twelfth point of the Scout Law. Troop 787 supports this point through maintaining a Troop chaplain and program. Responsibilities: Recruits and mentors Chaplain Aides within the troop Develops, in conjunction with the Chaplains Aide(s), the weekly spiritual program of the meeting Promotes participation in the BSA denominational religious emblem programs Provides mentoring or religious counseling as requested For Assistance in this area, please email the Troop Chaplain
Finance Committee	Janet Burns Finance Chair	The Finance committee is responsible for the management of the finances of the troop. Due to the size of Troop 787, management of our finances is a significant task and requires multiple people to support the troop activities. Responsibilities: Management of the troops financial records including: Checking and saving accounts held at local banks; Individual scout and leader accounts Tracks income and expenses; In conjunction with the Troop Committee Chairman, develops the annual troop budget For Assistance in this area, please email the Finance Chair
Fundraising Committee	Tiffany Lopez Fundraising Chair	Troop 787 has a long history of providing an excellent program to our Scouts. This history has been developed through a combination of carefully managed resources such as equipment, trailers, etc. as well as our ability to attend many activities which other troops cannot afford. This includes high adventure trips such as Philmont, Northern Tier and others. Critical to our ability to participate in these activities is our ability to raise funds for the resources of the troop and for individual scouts to earn their own way to these events. The Fundraising Committee is responsible for the planning and execution of fundraising events which provides these opportunities to our scouts and adult leaders. Responsibilities: Identify, Assess, Plan and Execute fundraising activities which provide opportunities for the Scouts to earn money for scouting related activities. For Assistance in this area, please email the Fundraising Chair
Membership Committee	Toni Hill Membership Chair	Troop 787 is very large by most BSA standards. In order to support our size and the Scouts in our program, the Troop Membership Committee was formed to support the recruitment and mentoring of new Scouts and Scouters as they join the troop. Responsibilities: Supports the recruitment of new Scouts and Scouters Processes Scout and Adult applications Supports the annual re-chartering process Coordinates food and beverages for Eagle and Troop Courts of Honor Works with the Scoutmaster and Committee Chairman on Scout and Leader retention For Assistance in this area, please email the Membership Chair
Outdoor Activities Committee	Open Outdoor Activities Chair	The Outdoor Activities Committee is responsible for supporting the Scouting program of the troop by coordinating the execution of the program. Within our troop the Scouts are responsible for the Monthly program with the support of the Assistant Scoutmasters (ASM's) for each patrol. The Outdoor Activities Committee supports the Scouts and ASMs as well as performing other responsibilities. Responsibilities: Coordinates all High Adventure trips for the troop Ensures that the troop maintains proper documentation for outdoor activities Promotes participation in non-Meeting events such as Campouts, High Adventure, etc. Ensures a safe outdoor environment for Scouts and Leaders For Assistance in this area, please email the Outdoor Activities Chair
Quartermaster Committee	Tim McKelvey Troop Quartermaster	Key to the success of our outdoor activities is the equipment and supplies used by the troop. Over the history of the troop, we have acquired a significant amount of equipment, trailers and other assets in support of the Scouting program. Responsibilities: Responsible for inventory and control of all troop equipment and facilities Ensures that patrols are properly outfitted with Troop supplied equipment Ensures that the troop equipment is maintained and safe for use For Assistance in this area, please email the Quartermaster Committee
Training Committee	Rob Matthews Training Chair	Baden Powell said, Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader. Troop 787 believes this is a basic tenet of our program and works to ensure that every leader in the troop has the awareness and opportunity to become trained. Responsibilities: Promotes and facilitates leader and Scout training to all members of the troop Works with the Advancement Committee to maintain troop training records Works with the District Training staff to coordinate training events for the troop For Assistance in this area, please email the Training Chair
Troop Committee Chair	Greg Buchanan Troop Committee Chairman	The Troop Committee Chairs mission is to support the operation of the Troop by supporting the members of the Committee. Primarily a coordination function, the Committee Chair reports to the Chartered Organization Representative. Responsibilities: Responsible to maintain an active, supportive troop committee Responsible for ensuring the annual Troop re-chartering process is completed on time Maintains a strong relationship with the Chartered Organization and representative For Assistance in this area, please email the Troop Committee Chairman