Troop 1 Parents Meeting
Monday, January 14, 2008
1) Call the meeting to order by Dana Jenson
2) Attending: Jon Beyer;
Kirk Brownson; Steve Davis; Dana Jenson; Arvella & Greg Kent; Chris Klaren;
3) Previous meeting minutes approved
4) Reports:
·
Scoutmaster
·
Secretary
·
Treasurer
– Total $7,976.61 (general fund $2,815.29,
Scoutmaster Fund $655.10, Shed Account $1,285.64, Scout Accounts
$3,220.58). Jon Beyer and
·
Outdoor/activities
coordinator
·
Church basement Santa’s Workshop and Christmas mass
setup, Dec 19, and reset on Dec 28. Lots
of help on both nights, work was completed quickly. Church staff was very appreciative.
·
Troop sledding party & gift exchange, Dec
22. Good turnout and everyone had a good
time.
·
District Swim program – Jan 9–Mar 12, 2008. Started last week with a very high attendance
by Troop 1.
·
Red Flannel Campout, WSR, Jan 12-13. Good turnout by the troop. The first year Scouts also camped out, troop
leadership should have some discussion as to whether first year scouts are
ready for this experience. Some
suggestions included having a packing checklist for the scouts and having a
preparation meeting in mid-week before the campout so everyone brings what is
needed (at least one Scout did not have boots).
Also may want to incorporate camp setup instruction skills training
during meetings after crossover in February.
·
Scout Sunday, Feb 3.
Troop will attend 9:00 AM mass with Pack 25, the troop will meet in the
church basement beforehand at 8:30. Jon
Beyer is coordinating for the troop.
·
Sundown Ski trip, Feb 8-10. Plans are still being made, this will likely
be a one day event. Suggestions were to
possibly pack a lunch and snacks to reduce costs for the trip.
·
Advancement
coordinator
·
Advancement
activities – no report
·
Eagle
Scout Orientation,
·
·
Chaplain
–
activities are planned for the Chaplain’s Aid for upcoming meetings and
campouts.
·
Training
coordinator
·
Equipment
coordinator
·
Storage
shed – Signage, appreciation cookout in March – no update.
·
Fundraising
coordinator
·
Pop can
collection fundraiser – Jan 5 can drive was completed with good turnout, the
next can collection will be held on Feb 16.
·
Knights
of
·
Flapjackers
pancake breakfast, Mar 8 – Waiting for tickets to distribute to the
Scouts. Intend to sell on Scout Sunday,
and later at HyVee.
·
My
Waterloo Days beverage pour – Dana will try to schedule a time the entire group
of parents can work together during the May 31 to June 1 event.
·
Membership
coordinator – Pack 25 will hold their crossover ceremony Sunday, Feb 10 (time not yet
known). (9) Webelo 2’s are expected to
make the transition. We will need Boy
Scouts and leaders to attend and welcome them into the troop. Francis will check with Blessed Sacrament to
ascertain their Webelo 2’s plans.
·
Round
Table Update
·
Klondike
Derby will be held at WSR on Feb 2.
Interest will be determined at the next troop meeting.
·
Spring candy
sales, Feb 4 to Mar 10 – the group elected not to have the troop sell candy
this spring. However, the council is
offering 45% profit to Jamboree Scouts to help pay for their expenses. A troop parent would be needed to coordinate
these sales.
·
Ingawanis
summer camp information is now available.
The troop is considering an out-of-council camp this year.
5) Old
Business
·
High
adventure activities, update on Sea Base 2009 –
·
High
adventure activities, update on Philmont 2009 – the date of the trek is July 22
to August 3 (not including travel days).
10 Scouts and 6 adults from the troop have expressed interest for the 12
person crew. Registration information
has been requested from the council.
·
National
Jamboree, July 2010 – 132 Scouts have registered with the council. Jim will bring a DVD from prior Jamborees to answer
questions and develop interest.
6) New Business
·
Eagle
Claw – Will be held Aug 7-16 this year.
Last year the troop originally offered to pay half of the registration
cost for older Scouts as an incentive to stay actively involved. The group discussed possibly also sending
intermediate aged Scouts for the leadership training. This will be discussed with Al at upcoming
meetings.
·
Order of
the Arrow – OA elections will be held in the next few weeks for eligible
Scouts. Spring Fellowship is scheduled for
April 18-20, and this would be an opportunity for Ordeal members to advance to
Brotherhood. Contact Francis for more
information.
7)
Announcements
·
Next
parents meeting Monday, February 18, 2008 at AJ’s Eatery & Spirits (by
Target), meeting starts at 7:00 PM
·
8) Adjournment – with no further
business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned.
Tabled Items:
·
Campout
attendance discussion (Steve M, as needed)
·
Board of
Review expectations update (when/if needed)
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Klaren
January 15, 2008