SPL Big John Townsend (Interim) SPL for 8 weeks while Matt is staffing at Raven Knob). 

ASPL (Interim) Will T. 

NEXT MEETING:

Tent buddies - need selections (Ask SPL to check with SM / CC  if same “Buddies” for Travel and Rest Stops)

PL’s Verify Scouts in your Patrol with SPL  (Any “switches” needed ?)

PATROL YELL / FLAG?

  -Every Scout needs at least one leadership position that benefits the Scout AND Troop 7380 

Confirm in writing your full roster list with Leadership Job title to Dr G

PL / APL and SCRIBE - Attendance and Uniform Points WEEKLY.

SM Mr Bill collected a list of  “Uniform Items needed”. (Be sure to double check all Patches / Rank / Leadership role.

AMAZON and Michael’s sell SEWING KITS.

Dr B is bringing in his Brand New “Marine Corps Sewing kit”. Marines can sew / stitch uniforms and minor wounds In a pinch. 

 

REMINDER from CC Mr PJ 

    - Travel Day Pack / Bedroll / one set underwear / hygiene kit / snacks / Water bottle “IN THE BUS”

    -  Yellow Top / Black TOTE - will NOT be available until arrival in Camp.  (Pack wisely).

    - Typical planning for up to $100 at WOODRUFF souvenirs / supplies and up to $40 for meals / snacks “On the Road”.

     (Depending if travel Muffins / sandwiches / Ramen  chosen.)

 

BEFORE next TRAILER Campout:

ASM for Trailer QM Mr (Ormond) needs Scouts to help with inventory list and labels for storage. 

  - Patrol / Troop QM’s coordinate with him 

  - Eagle Lance Grenevicki Jr. Is in town for two months and has volunteered to assist. 

NEXT PLC

Review PACKING LIST in Scout Handbook and WOODRUFF suggested packing list.  

August planning URGENT. 

3-6-12 month / 2-3 year “Rough planning During each PLC. 

SM added Tampa Aquarium as a “Hot Weather” option  for August. 

 

 

Suggest the  Nickname for former SPL Erik D. "Speedy" (Anyone beat 5:27 mile?)

 

 

NEW BUSINESS / REMINDERS:

Troop 380 was recently redesignated as Family Troop  7380 -  Recruiting for a Girl Patrol Fall 2026 // ideally 5+ up to 10  youth in a Patrol :-)

(New Troop patches ordered - (Thank you Dr G. and Mr PJ)

 

Congratulations to newby SM Mr. Bill A. 321-361-9168 (Also via BAND)

ASM Paul Biggs (Dr. B) 321-427-8695 - Awaiting job interview and assignment from SM

SUMMER CAMP / Summer TRIP GURU - Mrs. Jeanne T. // 727-453-8063 (Also HIGH VIZ T-Shirts !) 

ASM Mr Tim D. POC LOCAL State / Florida Trail etc.  / GURU. (Mr Tim  grew up here…) 321-432-2110

ASM POC Trailer GURU and ADULT QUARTERMASTER - Grandpa Ormond Doty  321-890-4565 (Also investigating 12 / 15 passenger VAN Rental - with discounts etc.) 

ASM POC for Paul Bunyon Mr Steve

OTHER STUFF From SM and SPL / PLC … For THIS MONTH

Upcoming Review topics:

 

A. BACKPACKING vs DAY PACK Gear selection

B. SAFETY  “Don’t Die (lost) in the Woods.”  ONGOING Compass / Trail Apps / Map and Compass / Whistle - LOST SM - Found with a broken leg. 

C. . Pending  “How to Shit in the Woods” (4th Edition is available in print or Kindle). How deep is too deep or too shallow? 

 

Check with Mr Bill - SM requests for ADULT ASM TRAINER TEAMS / GURUS for:

 

GRUBMASTER (Budget and shopping) ______________

CAMP GADGETS / LASHINGS ______________

 MAP & COMPASS / TRAIL Apps ____________

BIKING ____________

FISHING ___________

SNORKLING / SCUBA “High Adventure”

 

Patrol member updates - written updated list for all Patrol members. 

Brief ILST individual SM ConASM to attend each Patrol Meeting -  whenever Mr Bill unable to attend subsequent PLCs.

TRADITION:

After ELECTIONS -  Prior SPL Scout or Eagle

If the Scout already has all the skills needed in a Leadership position - consider moving to Instructor or Troop Guide as a Mentor.  

Eagle Scouts automatically offered JASM (Allows the option to eat with the Adult Leaders if desired). 

OLDER SCOUTS --> Talk to the new SPL - PL if you are interested in more than one event this month /any future month (Coordinate with Mr Bill) — OK SAME SITE / DATE and or DIFFERENT SITES / DATES.  

 

EVENTS Under Consideration - Snowboarding?  Sea Base? BACKPACK? BIKING? HIKING? FISHING ? SNORKLING / SCUBA? Other HIGH ADVENTURE? 

OK informal / Ad Hoc Patrols — BASIC Skills PLUS ADVANCED Skill can be the same weekend or different weekend.

(SPL / PLC are actively interested in “Higher skill ad Hoc Patrol” plus  “Early skill level” events.  - please give suggestions to PL / SPL / ASPL for review at PLC

PRE TRIP QM / Routine Trailer inspection  

TRAILER GEAR / PATROL BOXES  - Inventory sheet NEEDED via QM / PLC SPL - needs to designate TROOP QM  Or "Senior Scout QM is also the Patrol QM 

THANKS to Mr Ormond for TERMITE / CARPENTER ANT “Bombing” in Trailer

 —> Inventory card begun (SM like the David T. Method)  - update monthly and before and after each TRIP

 

Do not forget the “Dry Goods Igloo” !! 

  

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WISH LIST for TROOP GEAR - for Next Committee meeting. 

NEW FLAG POLES (7or 8 foot to avoid Flag trim from dragging.) or Fringe free  Flag. 

(OR TALLER Flag Stands? (Sand leaking - needs repair / extra weight / thicker bottom?  

  

TROOP First Aid Equipment (Outgoing SM thoughts) 

?AED for Trailer $$$

Epi Pens - Dr B carries personal in the First Aid kit. 

Narcan Nasal - FREE / no cost options Dr B has in First Aid Kit. 

Larger TROOP TENTS? (2 Scouts plus gear in 3-4 person size?) 

Encourage lightweight backpack tents for individuals? 

Updated /prb 4/27/2026