Post date: Aug 6, 2015 6:23:31 PM
Good Afternoon Troop Family -
We hope that you are enjoying your summer vacation. As the Troop Leadership begins to start planning for the 2015-2016 Scouting Year, we need to also start planning for the 2016 Ministry Leaders and our future adult leaders for the 2016 year.
As you may or may not know, Troop 1657 is also considered a Ministry within the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. We also need to have adults in place hold certain positions. The following Ministry Officer Positions are available for the 2016 Calendar year:
Secretary - The secretary is responsible for recording the minutes for each Adult Leaders meetings, Parent Meetings, etc. This person is also responsible for the up keep of the Troop Calendar. This person also prepares the Monthly Ministry Report for the Boy Scout Ministry to submit to the Children and Youth Department. Currently Mr. Joe Edwards holds this position.
Treasurer - The Treasurer is responsible for collecting all funds for the Ministry as well as issuing receipts. This person is also responsible for submitting a monthly Financial Report to the Scoutmaster and Committee Chair. Currently Mr. Terry Christian holds this position.​
Chaplin - The Chaplain is responsible for the spiritual guidance of the Ministry. This persons prays for the Troop on a whole, during meetings, and activities. As well as reaching out to the Troop Family Members who are in need of prayer for bereavement, etc. Currently Mr. Kelly Burgess and Mr. Deondrea Taylor holds this position.
Please note that only adult members in good standing of FBCG are able to be nominated and elected to these positions. Persons do not have be a Committee Member or Assistant Scoutmaster to hold these positions. If you would like to be elected for one of these positions, or would like to nominate another adult for one of these positions, please complete the attached FBCG Leadership Questionnaire Form and return to us at fbcgtroop1657@gmail.com by Thursday, September, 24th COB.
Elections will take place on Friday, September 25, 2015.
Have a great day,
FBCG Leadership Team