Dear Crew Members,
This message is to inform you that I have been busy with settling in at college and that I will eventually get around to posting the minutes from the summer meetings.
Stay tuned and Go Team Venture!
-Secretary Rudy
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Latest Crew Bylaws (2007)
Ventana Venture Crew 699
2007 Code and Bylaws
A. PREAMBLE- The Venturer Code.
As a Venturer,
I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.
I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.
I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life
I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.
B. CREW BYLAWS. [Adopted in 1986]
1. Objectives.
The objectives of Crew 699 are:
a. To serve as a veteran’s association for people who have worked on the Pico Blanco camp staff, and to sponsor an annual camp staff reunion.
b. To support and supplement Beaver Parties and the Order of the Arrow in repairing, maintaining, and improving Pico Blanco Scout Reservation.
c. To research summer camp program ideas, and to make program items (such as gimmicks, displays, demonstration props, and game and activity articles) to offer to Camp Pico Blanco.
d. To gather donations of materials needed for the summer camp program, and to raise money for a Pico Blanco Support Fund, which will be spent as the crew determines to buy program materials beyond those provided by the camp budget.
e. To take backpacking expeditions into the Ventana Wilderness and explore the territory surrounding Pico Blanco; to search for features of interest (such as albino redwoods); and to suggest possible uses of the wilderness in the council summer camp program.
f. To research and preserve the history of Pico Blanco and the Ventana Wilderness both before and after the establishment of Pico Blanco Scout Reservation, including such things as Esselen Indian sites, early pioneers, previous council camps, the founding and development of Pico Blanco Scout Reservation, members of past camp staffs, local legends, and camp traditions.
2007 Code and Bylaws
A. PREAMBLE- The Venturer Code.
As a Venturer,
I believe that America’s strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength, and traditions of our people.
I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.
I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.
I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life
I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.
B. CREW BYLAWS. [Adopted in 1986]
1. Objectives.
The objectives of Crew 699 are:
a. To serve as a veteran’s association for people who have worked on the Pico Blanco camp staff, and to sponsor an annual camp staff reunion.
b. To support and supplement Beaver Parties and the Order of the Arrow in repairing, maintaining, and improving Pico Blanco Scout Reservation.
c. To research summer camp program ideas, and to make program items (such as gimmicks, displays, demonstration props, and game and activity articles) to offer to Camp Pico Blanco.
d. To gather donations of materials needed for the summer camp program, and to raise money for a Pico Blanco Support Fund, which will be spent as the crew determines to buy program materials beyond those provided by the camp budget.
e. To take backpacking expeditions into the Ventana Wilderness and explore the territory surrounding Pico Blanco; to search for features of interest (such as albino redwoods); and to suggest possible uses of the wilderness in the council summer camp program.
f. To research and preserve the history of Pico Blanco and the Ventana Wilderness both before and after the establishment of Pico Blanco Scout Reservation, including such things as Esselen Indian sites, early pioneers, previous council camps, the founding and development of Pico Blanco Scout Reservation, members of past camp staffs, local legends, and camp traditions.
2. Membership.
Membership shall be open to both young men and young women 14 (who have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age, especially those who have served on camp staff at Pico Blanco Scout Reservation. No prospective member shall be disqualified because of race, color, creed, or sex. All members must be registered as Venturers and agree to and sign the crew code and bylaws.
3. Officers.
a. These shall be the elected officers:
--President
--Vice President of Administration
--Vice President of Program
--Secretary
--Treasurer
The president, with the approval of the advisor, shall appoint activity chairmen and special assignments as needed. The duties of the officers shall be as prescribed in the Venturer Handbook.
b. The normal term of office shall be for one year starting on January 1. Elections will be held in December [Amended 7/07]
c. The president shall appoint a nominating committee which shall consist of three members. The committee shall present a complete slate of candidates who have agreed, if elected, to serve to the best of their abilities.
d. On the night of the elections, nominations may be presented from the floor by any crew member, either youth or adult. If the nomination is seconded and the candidate agrees to serve, he or she must be included as a candidate. [Amended 7/07]
e. A vacancy in an office shall occur if no one is elected to the office at the December elections; or if an officer submits a written or verbal resignation to the crew membership; or if the membership votes, using the procedure for amendments, to recall an officer who is failing to properly execute the duties of the office. A vacancy in office may be filled by a special election at any regular or special crew business meeting, except the office of president, which shall be filled by succession of the vice president of administration. [Amended 7/07]
4. Post Business.
a. Post business will be conducted under the principles outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order, except that no quorum will be required to conduct business. Voting on all issues will be by a simple majority of the members present, with the exception of amendments to the bylaws or other major issues which the members choose to handle according to the procedure for amendments.
b. Amendments to the bylaws will require a two-thirds vote of the members present plus the members casting an absentee ballot. Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to the crew president at least one month prior to the meeting where the vote is held. Due notice of the meeting with the text of the amendment must be sent to all members at least ten days before the meeting. Members who cannot be present may cast an absentee ballot by notifying the president of their vote in writing by the time of the meeting.
5. General Meetings.
General meetings or activities will be held monthly on dates decided by vote of the membership at the beginning of each calendar year. Meetings held in January, April, July, and October will be business meetings. Meetings held in February, May, August, and November will be workshops. Meetings held in March, June, September, and December will be annual activities: a camp service project in March, Ventana Wilderness outings in June and September, and a camp staff reunion in December. A two-thirds vote may alter this schedule for individual meetings in a particular year. Additional meetings or activities may be added by vote of the membership. Emergency meetings may be called by the president or the advisor.
6. Officer Meetings.
Officer meetings will be held at least quarterly at a time and place agreed upon by the officers.
7. Newsletter.
The crew will publish a newsletter quarterly. Included in this mailing, too, will be all other supplemental information that will be of interest to the membership. The newsletter will serve as the historical record of the crew.
8. Dues. [Amended 5/95.]
Dues will be $24.00 per year payable in January at the first crew meeting of the year, or $2.00 per month, payable quarterly or at any time with in the quarter.
All Crew 699 funds shall be handled through the checking account and accounting procedures of the crew sponsor, the Neighborhood Church of the C&MA, so long as both the crew and the sponsor agree to do so.
9. Money Earning.
Dues may be supplemented by money-earning activities. All money-earning projects must be approved by the advisor.
10. Uniform [Amended 12/87, 5/95, 7/07.]
a. The crew uniform will include the official Venturing, BSA Class A shirt (Dark Green). On the right shirt pocket shall be worn the round version of the Camp Pico Blanco patch, as adopted in 1966. Other versions of Camp Pico Blanco Patch (“Flat bottoms” and “Lone Cypress”) are strictly forbidden. Pico Pioneer, Mount Pico Climb, and Spirit of the Esselen are acceptable, along with STAFF and annual segments or “rockers”. On the left shoulder shall be worn the current standard Monterey Bay Area Council shoulder patch, and the crew numerals 699. Below the 699 numerals, officers must wear their corresponding position patch. Officers who have paid their dues will be issued a position patch. On the right shoulder shall be worn an American flag patch. No other patches or “adornments” may be worn on the crew uniform except for knots which can be worn above the left shirt pocket and buttons (e.g. Captain Chipmunk Club Buttons) which can be worn above the right pocket. All crew members must wear the GREEN loops on the shirt’s epaulets. Violators may be subject to verbal ridicule by anyone.
b. The crew neckerchief will be of orange colored with white piping and the round version of the Camp Pico Blanco patch design, as adopted in 1966, printed in color on the back, with “Crew 699” printed below it in green. The neckerchief will be either a square measuring one square yard or a triangle measuring one-half of a square yard. The crew neckerchief will be worn with the shirt collar tucked under.
c. The crew uniform will also include the official Boy Scout pants and an official Boy Scout or a Camp Pico Blanco belt. Non-Scouting belts or belts from other camps are not acceptable. Violators may be subject to verbal ridicule by anyone.
d. Since the crew’s Class A uniform only allows long pants, scout socks are strictly optional while in Class A.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Minutes from July 4th Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Agenda Item: Crew Neckerchiefs
RESOLUTION 2-1-2009 PASSED
The New Crew Neckerchiefs will be gray with red piping. The Ventana Venture Crew Image will be silk screened on the kerchief.
-Special Designs for Whammies and Officers were considered, but at first the crew will pursue a neckerchief for it's main members
-Jokes were made about the old Cow Print Design
3. Agenda Item: Fundraising
RESOLUTION 2-2-2009 PASSED
A small stock of Moon Pies will be purchased for in-camp fundraising. This will be reimbursed by the Crew and all proceeds will go to the Crew Tresury
-A t-shirt fundraiser has been suggested, especially in light of the "fashion sense" involved in recent staff class "b" uniform selections.
-Jokes made about current staff uniforms
-The recycling had been picked up by Advisor Andres Marteeeen and current crew funds had been projected
4. Non-Agenda Item: New Plaque
-A plaque commemorating quality staff in the honor of Jeff Doane to be placed in the Hayward Lodge has been proposed by our glorious Camp Director
-The plaque is still in its planning stages, and a projected cost is not yet known
-Pending further planning and cost estimates, the crew is likely to donate at least a portion of the funding.
5. Agenda Item: Future Business
-Next Meeting set for the coming Saturday
-Meetings to be held weekly during PBSR camping season
6. Pico Hymn
2. Agenda Item: Crew Neckerchiefs
RESOLUTION 2-1-2009 PASSED
The New Crew Neckerchiefs will be gray with red piping. The Ventana Venture Crew Image will be silk screened on the kerchief.
-Special Designs for Whammies and Officers were considered, but at first the crew will pursue a neckerchief for it's main members
-Jokes were made about the old Cow Print Design
3. Agenda Item: Fundraising
RESOLUTION 2-2-2009 PASSED
A small stock of Moon Pies will be purchased for in-camp fundraising. This will be reimbursed by the Crew and all proceeds will go to the Crew Tresury
-A t-shirt fundraiser has been suggested, especially in light of the "fashion sense" involved in recent staff class "b" uniform selections.
-Jokes made about current staff uniforms
-The recycling had been picked up by Advisor Andres Marteeeen and current crew funds had been projected
4. Non-Agenda Item: New Plaque
-A plaque commemorating quality staff in the honor of Jeff Doane to be placed in the Hayward Lodge has been proposed by our glorious Camp Director
-The plaque is still in its planning stages, and a projected cost is not yet known
-Pending further planning and cost estimates, the crew is likely to donate at least a portion of the funding.
5. Agenda Item: Future Business
-Next Meeting set for the coming Saturday
-Meetings to be held weekly during PBSR camping season
6. Pico Hymn
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Newsletter Title
Just the spot to post your suggestions for the crew newsletter. You can choose from the small list that was provided or come up with your own. I think the final vote for the title will happen at the next business meeting on Apr. 11. The previous incarnation of the newsletter was titled The Explorer. But this was before the Venturing program. I'm not sure if the newsletter continued after that change. If you know or even own a copy of previous newsletters, let us know. Please email your name and the Volume/Issue to crew699@gmail.com.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Crew Neckerchief Discussion/Decision making
Yeah yeah, I know we've been talking about this for over a year and nothing has been done but now we are gonna do it right and stick to it! This Post is for people to discuss all the different variations and options. But before we get too crazy in designs and colors here's some background.
Sometime between the summer of 06 and the summer of 07, the youth membership decided to change the bylaw. Back then we decided that we just didn't want to have to wear cow pattern neckerchiefs. So we passed the following amendment:
The crew neckerchief will be of orange colored material with
white piping and the round version of the Camp Pico Blanco
patch design, as adopted in 1966, printed in color on the
back, with "Crew 699" printed below it in green. The
neckerchief will either be a square measuring one square
yard or a triangle measuring one-half of a square yard. The
crew neckerchief will be worn with the shirt collar tucked under.
But after having passed this amendment, we learned something about our original neckerchief design. Article 10 section b. reads identically, except for the color and piping. In the 1988 bylaws, which is where the neckerchiefs are first mentioned, it describes the crew neckerchiefs as being "light grey" and mentions no piping. What we learned was that the color was chosen for a reason... its resemblance to the peak of Mt. Pico. Especially on the dark green shirt, like the forest!
So the general consensus is that we will have a light grey kerchiefs, but other things have popped up. And that is what this forum is for.
Option 1: Original or Extra Crewspy?
Original
Unofficial Crew "Seal"
Piped edges or not?
Piped
Not Piped
The crew seal option had some popularity at the crew business meeting.
But it was decided that before an amendent proposal was drafted, some discussion should be had. I'm not sure if this discussion includes adults or is limited to the youth membership... so I will hold off on my opinion until that's cleared up.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Minutes from the January Meeting
Saturday, 1-24-2009, 6 PM
Pre-meeting notes
-Two officer vacancies filled:
Jerika Rike, Crew Treasurer
Lawson Welburn, Vice President of Program
-Current vacancies:
Vice President of Administration, VP-Elect Corwin Blum did not take his oath
Crew Historian
-Darren Rike impressed within the crew ranks
1. Inauguration of Crew Officers
President Britt Abrahamson
VP of Program Lawson Welburn
Secretary Christopher "Rudy" Sandoval
Treasurer Jerika Rike
-Discussion of an Inaugural Ball for the January meeting
2. Call to Order
3. Agenda Item: Roster Updates
-Crew members dropped to clear our treasury of dead weight
-Current roster to be sent to the Secretary
4. Agenda Item: Crew Logistics
-Possible crew relocation if a more central meeting area with internet access can be secured so that crew members who are not physically able to attend may still participate.
- Secretary Rudy and Advisor Gordon shall in the near future discuss the myriad of our communication network, with the possibility of the use of the picoblanco domain.
- Use of telecommunications for Crew Members in Exile has proven successful, albeit difficult.
5. Agenda Item: Crew Administrative Methods
- Secretary Rudy and Andres will work to update the crew bylaws and make them available online.
- Secretary Rudy will unilaterally develop his method of documenting Crew business
6. Non-Agenda Item: Campsite Adoption
RESOLUTION 2009-1-1: PASSED
The Crew will join in the council adopt-a-campsite program by restoring campsite 5, which holds strong historical value to the crew and camp.
-Lawson Welburn and Kenny Rogers appointed to head the restoration committe
7. Non-Agenda Item: Dues
RESOLUTION 2009-1-2: PASSED
All fund raising that contributes to the crew coffers shall count towards a member's dues paid.
-Dues have not been paid by the overwhelming majority of crew members
- Rewards system for dues paying members to be established
8. Non-Agenda Item: Uniform
-Neckerchief designs are to be made and posted online for crew consideration
- Special designs for the officers are to be considered
-Discussion of an official Presidential Seal
- Ridicule of the cow print design.
9. Non-Agenda Item: Staff Reunion
RESOLUTION 2009-1-3: PASSED
The Crew Treasury will match the $50 donation of a benevolent crew member as a token of our thanks to the Episcopal Church in Monterey for use of their facilities.
- A thank you letter has been authorised to be sent with the donation
- Possible relocation to a larger facility
- Committee to be formed to work on the 25th anniversary of the Crew and the staff reunion in 2010
- Discussion of organization of the staff reunion. Possiblity of potlucking. Less work for Andres
10. Non-Agenda Item: Crew Income
-Discussion of the recycling problem. Large amount of potential income, but it needs to be addressed. A method of getting the work done shall be determined during the camping season, lest we lose the opportunity.
- Possible booth in Castroville for some faire, more details to follow
11. Agenda Item: Treasury Report
-Crew expenses discussed
-Crew funds discussed
- Discussion of the council account issue and the most effective way to store funds, possible transfer to a bank account, formation of a non-profit, keeping it in a pringles can, et al.
12. Agenda Item: Future Business
NEXT MEETING: February 28th, workshop AT CAMP, weather permitting. Meet at the Carmel Safeway at 10 AM. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES
Agenda Items for next meeting: March Service Project, Advancement
-Other Dates: April 11, Crew Meeting after staff training; TBD May 9th or Memorial Day weekend, Crew Meeting, please add your input to which date you would prefer; December 19th, Staff Reunion.
13. Pico Hymn
Pre-meeting notes
-Two officer vacancies filled:
Jerika Rike, Crew Treasurer
Lawson Welburn, Vice President of Program
-Current vacancies:
Vice President of Administration, VP-Elect Corwin Blum did not take his oath
Crew Historian
-Darren Rike impressed within the crew ranks
1. Inauguration of Crew Officers
President Britt Abrahamson
VP of Program Lawson Welburn
Secretary Christopher "Rudy" Sandoval
Treasurer Jerika Rike
-Discussion of an Inaugural Ball for the January meeting
2. Call to Order
3. Agenda Item: Roster Updates
-Crew members dropped to clear our treasury of dead weight
-Current roster to be sent to the Secretary
4. Agenda Item: Crew Logistics
-Possible crew relocation if a more central meeting area with internet access can be secured so that crew members who are not physically able to attend may still participate.
- Secretary Rudy and Advisor Gordon shall in the near future discuss the myriad of our communication network, with the possibility of the use of the picoblanco domain.
- Use of telecommunications for Crew Members in Exile has proven successful, albeit difficult.
5. Agenda Item: Crew Administrative Methods
- Secretary Rudy and Andres will work to update the crew bylaws and make them available online.
- Secretary Rudy will unilaterally develop his method of documenting Crew business
6. Non-Agenda Item: Campsite Adoption
RESOLUTION 2009-1-1: PASSED
The Crew will join in the council adopt-a-campsite program by restoring campsite 5, which holds strong historical value to the crew and camp.
-Lawson Welburn and Kenny Rogers appointed to head the restoration committe
7. Non-Agenda Item: Dues
RESOLUTION 2009-1-2: PASSED
All fund raising that contributes to the crew coffers shall count towards a member's dues paid.
-Dues have not been paid by the overwhelming majority of crew members
- Rewards system for dues paying members to be established
8. Non-Agenda Item: Uniform
-Neckerchief designs are to be made and posted online for crew consideration
- Special designs for the officers are to be considered
-Discussion of an official Presidential Seal
- Ridicule of the cow print design.
9. Non-Agenda Item: Staff Reunion
RESOLUTION 2009-1-3: PASSED
The Crew Treasury will match the $50 donation of a benevolent crew member as a token of our thanks to the Episcopal Church in Monterey for use of their facilities.
- A thank you letter has been authorised to be sent with the donation
- Possible relocation to a larger facility
- Committee to be formed to work on the 25th anniversary of the Crew and the staff reunion in 2010
- Discussion of organization of the staff reunion. Possiblity of potlucking. Less work for Andres
10. Non-Agenda Item: Crew Income
-Discussion of the recycling problem. Large amount of potential income, but it needs to be addressed. A method of getting the work done shall be determined during the camping season, lest we lose the opportunity.
- Possible booth in Castroville for some faire, more details to follow
11. Agenda Item: Treasury Report
-Crew expenses discussed
-Crew funds discussed
- Discussion of the council account issue and the most effective way to store funds, possible transfer to a bank account, formation of a non-profit, keeping it in a pringles can, et al.
12. Agenda Item: Future Business
NEXT MEETING: February 28th, workshop AT CAMP, weather permitting. Meet at the Carmel Safeway at 10 AM. STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES
Agenda Items for next meeting: March Service Project, Advancement
-Other Dates: April 11, Crew Meeting after staff training; TBD May 9th or Memorial Day weekend, Crew Meeting, please add your input to which date you would prefer; December 19th, Staff Reunion.
13. Pico Hymn
Monday, January 19, 2009
January Meeting Anouncement
By order of President Abrahamson, there will be a crew meeting this Saturday the 24th at 5:30pm at the Scout Office in Salinas.
Agenda items include:
Inauguration of Crew officers
Vacant officer positions
Solutions to geographic barriers that inhibit Crew activity
Crew roster updates
Crew administrative methods
Program goals for 2009
Stay tuned for any updates or changes. Minutes will be posted at http://crew699.blogspot.com/ for those of you who can not attend.
If you wish to be removed from the Crew email list, please reply to this message.
Secretary Rudy of Crew 699
Agenda items include:
Inauguration of Crew officers
Vacant officer positions
Solutions to geographic barriers that inhibit Crew activity
Crew roster updates
Crew administrative methods
Program goals for 2009
Stay tuned for any updates or changes. Minutes will be posted at http://crew699.blogspot.com/ for those of you who can not attend.
If you wish to be removed from the Crew email list, please reply to this message.
Secretary Rudy of Crew 699
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