Troop 1 Parents Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2008

1) Call the meeting to order by Dana Jenson

2) Attending: Jon Beyer; Michelle Boswell; Steve Davis; Dana Jenson; Arvella & Greg Kent; Chris Klaren; Tim Klein; Francis McElroy

3) Previous meeting minutes – approved

4) Reports:

· Scoutmaster – no report

· Secretary – no report

· Treasurer Total $6,347.74 (General Fund $-14.87, Scoutmaster Fund $1,423.13, Shed Account $1,285.64, Scout Accounts $3,653.84). The general fund was used to pay summer camp early registration and will be reimbursed by Scouts or their accounts in the amount of $2,020. The Scoutmaster Fund increased from $655.10 last month due to accounts that were closed when inactive Scouts left the troop during April’s rechartering.

· Outdoor/activities coordinator

· OA Spring Fellowship, Camp Ingawanis, April 18-20 – 7 Scouts and 1 adult attended Spring Fellowship, with 6 of them earning Brotherhood status. A very worthwhile activity that we should continue to support.

· Sun Rivers Spring Camporee, Antique Acres, Apr 26-27 – A good Scout turnout, helped by 4 dads. Very windy weekend, but managed to smoke some turkeys for meals and everyone had a good time.

· Troop campout, May 31- June 2 – The May 24-25 campout was combined with the June 7-8 campout due to the Labor Day holiday. A trip to Backbone State Park is planned, details are to be determined.

· Summer camp update – the early registration has been paid to lock-in lower rates. Adult attendance is being worked on.

· Advancement coordinator

· Advancement activities – no report.

· Chaplain

· Training coordinator

· Equipment coordinator

· Storage shed – Signage, July 13 Appreciation Cookout / Court of Honor, update – Event planning will begin shortly.

· Fundraising coordinator

· Pop can collection fundraiser, May 3 report – The can collection is believed to have been very good, although the dollar value was not available. The next can drive is scheduled for June 7.

· Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast fundraiser, May 18 – Publicity has been or will be published in church bulletins, school express envelopes, and the KC newsletter. Scout and adult workers are needed from 7:00-9:30 and 9:30 to noon. Patrol leaders are calling the Scouts. Profits will be used for summer camp transportation costs to Camp Phillips.

· UNI Dome concessions, update – We may hear about regarding potential openings in July or August.

· Membership coordinator

· Round Table Update – no report

5) Old Business

· Eagle Claw update – no report

· High adventure activities, update on Sea Base 2009 – The deposit has been sent in, next payment is due in October, approximately $335 per person. Tim is checking into transportation arrangements.

· National Jamboree, July 2010 – no report

6) New Business

· “Iron Man” patch – The idea of awarding a Troop 1 “Iron Man” patch for Scouts completing the Cycling, Hiking, and Swimming merit badges was of interest to the group. Patches seem to be reasonably priced at approximately $150 for (100) 3.5” diameter patches. 2 preliminary designs were viewed and can be modified to suit. This will be reviewed with Scouts at upcoming meetings.

· Parent sign-up calendar – Brief discussion regarding having parents volunteer or be assigned to help with campouts and other troop activities. Jon is working on a format.

· Campout planning / permission slips – Some discussion on implementing permission slips that Scouts would need to return at least one week in advance of each campout. This would be of great benefit in determining how much food to purchase and campsites to reserve. Other discussion on potentially combing this with a “parent commitment” form to identify in advance adults attending the campout to insure needed levels of leadership. Francis is working on the form for use at the next campout if possible.

7) Announcements

· Next parents meeting Monday, June 16, 2008 at AJ’s Eatery & Spirits (by Target), meeting starts at 7:30 PM.

8) Adjournment

Tabled Items:

· Adult leadership at troop campouts and activities (all)

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Klaren

May 14, 2008