Troop 1 Parents Meeting

Monday September 8, 2003

PRESENT: Ken Boss, Bruce Demsky, Kathy Demsky, Craig Drewelow, Mary Euritt, Dana Jenson, Chris Klaren, Steve Murphy, Lisa Musgrave

OLD BUSINESS:

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

2) Treasurer's report – Scout accounts are currently about $800, and the troop general fund about $700. Expected income of $180 needs to be received from the Order of the Arrow inductees. Last weekend’s pop can fund raiser and upcoming popcorn and wreath sales are expected to improve both the general fund and the scout accounts.

3) Review activities for last month:

3.a) Rank Advancements – Various scouts received merit badges through the month. There were no rank advancements completed during the month.

3.b) Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship, August 22-24 – Two scouts and one adult completed their ordeal training during the weekend. Weekend participants: contact Dana to pay your $45 initiation fee if you have not done so yet.

3.c) Pop can fundraiser, Aug 31 & Sep 6 – The scouts delivered about 200 fliers the first Saturday and picked up cans the following Saturday. The can count is not yet complete, but the troop is expected to net approximately $150 from their efforts. There was some discussion about doing another pop can fundraiser in late October, this time increasing the flier count to around 500, probably with adult advisors involved.

4) Review scheduled activities for current month:

4.a) Adventureland campout, September 13-14 – The scouts decided to go to Adventureland this weekend. This will be a no-cookout campout, as the scouts will be eating in the park on Saturday and at a fast food restaurant on Sunday before returning home. Scouts will be responsible for the cost of admission ($25-$30), their meals, and spending money. Scouts and adults are to meet at St. Ed’s parking lot at 7:10 AM Saturday, and they will return around noon on Sunday. Check the website for the latest information.

4.b) X-treme Winnebago All-Council Camporee, September 19-21 – Due to a number of reasons, the troop elected to not camp at the Camporee being held at Exchange park in Waterloo. However, scouts and their families are welcome to attend any portion of Saturday’s X-treme activities and the fireworks later that night. Scouts should wear their Class A uniform.

5) Campouts & activities for upcoming year – The scouts brainstormed a list of campouts and activities for October through May, and selected those generating the most interest. These events are shown on the Meeting and Camping Schedule on the troop website and will be attached to the minutes that are emailed to the parents.

6) Ad Altare Dei update – Six scouts completed the requirements for the Catholic religious medal, and passed their board of Review Sunday night. After the medals are received, a time will be set for the troop to attend a mass where the medals will be presented to the scouts. Great job guys!

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Scouting for Food, Oct 18 – After the Pack 25 Cub Scouts distribute the bags the weekend before, the Troop 1 Scouts will pick up the filled bags from the St. Ed’s neighborhood on Oct 18. Dana will attend this month’s Roundtable meeting and coordinate the activities with Pack 25.

2) Popcorn sales – The Winnebago Council will use a two-phase selling strategy this year. Phase 1, Oct 18 – Nov 7, is the Show & Deliver sales where scouts can receive popcorn and then deliver it at the time they make the sale. Phase 2 is the traditional Take Order where orders are taken and the popcorn picked up later and delivered. Take Order sales will be taken Nov 1 – Nov 30, with popcorn picked up 1 week later and money returned by Christmas. More information will be made available at upcoming troop meetings.

3) Fall Festival, Oct 12 – The scouts have again been asked to help park cars during Fall Festival. Approximately 5-7 scouts and 1-2 adults are needed for both the 9:00-11:00AM and 11:00-1:00PM shifts.

4) Merit badge college, Nov 1 – 18 scouts have registered for 30 merit badges. Prework worksheets and merit badge books will distributed to the scouts when the classes are confirmed and the materials are received.

ADJOURNMENT:

There was no further troop business and the meeting was adjourned.

NEXT PARENTS MEETING:

Monday, October 6, 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)