Troop 1 Parents Meeting

Monday July 7, 2003

PRESENT: Christiane Benson, Ken Boss, Anne Cook, Jamie Cook, Al Degenhardt, Mary Euritt, Faye Graham, Dana Jenson, Greg Kent, Chris Klaren

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Review/approve previous meeting minutes – the minutes were approved.

2) Treasure's report – After summer camp, the scouts’ troop accounts total $818, and the general fund is currently empty. However, there are pending deposits of approximately $300 for the general fund that will improve the troop solvency.

3) Review activities for last month:

3.a) Rank Advancements - No rank advancements occurred during the last month, however, 6 scouts are ready for their Star rank board of review at the next meeting.

3.b) Jamboree Contingent Troop Meeting, WSR June 11 – Currently 6 Troop 1 scouts are registered for the Jamboree. 5 scouts and their dads attended the June 11 meeting where more information regarding event planning was shared. The jamboree scouts will be attending a number of contingent troop meetings throughout the next 2 years. However, it was made quite clear to the scouts that these meetings are not intended to restrict participation with the scouts’ “home” troops during this time.

3.c) Troops 1 and 144 Get-Together, June 15 – The parents and scouts got together for a picnic and had a great time getting to know one another before leaving for summer camp.

3.d) Pop can fundraiser June 18 & 21 – This was a successful fundraiser, as the troop netted $213 dollars from 3 or 4 streets in the neighborhood. The profit includes about $30 in donations. The participating adults and scouts see some real potential to improve this type of fundraiser, and are currently looking at doing another one right after the Labor Day weekend.

3.e) Summer Camp wrap-up, June 29 - July 5 – Summer camp at L.E. Phillips Scout Reservation was great, it was a fantastic week with Troops 1 and 144 camping together. There was always something for the scouts to do, from structured activities to free time in the early afternoon and evening. The camp took good care of the adults also, as many participated in the Low and High Cope activities. The two troops demonstrated tremendous spirit during the week, setting the standard for having fun. The scouts completed 38 merit badges during the week, and partially completed another eight.

4) Review scheduled activities for current month:

4.a) The recently completed summer camp is our July campout. Al will poll the scouts to see what they would like to do in August and throughout the fall, spring, and winter seasons.

5) Ad Altare Dei update – Dana reported that 7 of the 8 scouts that started the Catholic religious medal program have completed their workbooks and that they have been turned in for approval. It is expected that board of reviews will be scheduled for the scouts sometime in the next 2-6 weeks.

6) Summer campouts & activities, July & August – this item covered in 4.a above.

7) New camping equipment update – The troop currently has the stoves and tables it needs with the present membership. Ken is looking at purchasing one more lantern and one new lantern globe to complete the equipment needs.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Order of the Arrow – 3 scouts were elected by their fellow Troop 1 scouts last spring for Ordeal membership in the Order of the Arrow. Chris asked to be considered as the adult candidate for Troop 1 this fall and was approved by the committee. The candidates are encouraged to participate in the call-out ceremony at Camp Ingawanis 7:30 PM Tuesday, July 15. After the call-out, the candidates will perform their ordeal service at Fall Fellowship that is expected to be held in October 2003. It is likely that several scouts and adults will undergo their Brotherhood initiation at the same time.

2) Summer Camp for First Year Scouts – The group discussed issues with new scouts attending out-of-council summer camps, that sometimes results in a new scout returning home early due to home-sickness. The committee agreed that for future out-of-council summer camps, First Year Scouts must either 1) be accompanied by a parent, or 2) have successfully completed at least 2 prior weekend long campouts without their parents. However, they will be welcome to attend our council camp at Camp Ingawanis during a year the troop chooses to camp there, as it’s close proximity to the metro area makes it easier for the scouts to see their parents during the week.

NEXT PARENTS MEETING:

Monday, August 4, 7:00 PM, St. Ed’s cafeteria

TABLED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:

* 2004 Philmont High Adventure, Jul 25 – Aug 3, 2004 (Al, Oct03)

* Troop trailer insurance (Al, indefinite)

* Jul 25-Aug 3, 2005 National Jamboree (when appropriate)

* Flapjacker pancake breakfast ticket sales – how do we improve? (Dec03)