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Troop 1 Parents Meeting Monday January 5, 2004 PRESENT: Ken Boss, Al Degenhardt, Bruce Demsky,
Kathy Demsky, Craig Drewelow, Mary Euritt, Faye Graham, Dana Jenson, Chris
Klaren OLD BUSINESS: 1) Review/approve previous
meeting minutes - the minutes were approved. 2) Treasurer's report –
The troop general fund currently has $467.90, with an additional $1103.01 in
the scout accounts. The scout
accounts reflect a partial posting of the Show & Deliver popcorn sales
although the amount has not yet been received from the Council. 3) Review activities for
last month: 3.a) Rank Advancements – Zach
Benson was awarded the rank of Tenderfoot, and Kyle Potter received his Life
rank advancement. Congratulations
Scouts! 3.b) Santa’s Workshop
setup, Nov 30 – The setup in the church basement went very well and did not
take much time. The effort was very
much appreciated. 3.c) Planet X, Dec 6 – 6 or 7 Scouts and 4 adults had a great time. 3.d) Christmas mass setup and teardown, Dec 21 & 26 – Setup and teardown went very quickly with the experienced crews, another well-appreciated effort. 3.e) Troop Christmas Party, Jan 4 – The troop had a good party last night, with only one scout not in attendance. 4) Review scheduled
activities for current month: 4.a) January troop activity – Nothing is
planned as there was no strong response from the scouts for a January
activity. However they do plan a mock
Klondike Derby on Jan 18 to prepare for the real thing a few weeks later. 4.b) Ad Altare Dei recognition at St.
Raphael’s, Dubuque, Jan 25. Steve was
not at the meeting, but we expect information to be made available shortly
for the 7 scouts that recently received the award. 4.c) Scout Sunday, Feb 1 – We will use last
year’s schedule. Dana will work with
the Pack 25 Cubmaster to coordinate Troop 1 and the Pack. We intend to sell Flapjacker pancake
breakfast tickets after mass. While
scout attendance is not mandatory, everyone is welcome and encouraged to
attend. 5) Popcorn sales update –
The Troop sold a total of $2441 of popcorn products during the Show &
Deliver and Take Order sales, a significant increase from the 2002 sales of
$1773. When we receive our check from
the council later this month, this will yield profits of $523.68 for the
Scout accounts and $224.35 for the Troop account. The group had some discussion about the length of the total
selling season which was increased due to the earlier Show & Deliver
effort, as well as the sales of the Jamboree scouts that was not included in
the Troop totals or profit. 6) Wreath sales update –
No report was made as Lisa was not at the meeting. Sales and profit should be available at the next meeting. 7) Philmont 2004 Troop 1 registrations update – We currently have 7 scouts and 4 adults registered. Al will contact other scouts in the Council to fill the remaining opening. 8)
Flapjacker sales update – Chris contacted WalMart, and they still allow sales
and provide a match, however they do not allow the sales to take place inside
the store or inside the entry doors.
Based on the sales in 2001, we believe that poor sales would result
being limited to the outdoors, and we will not pursue this option. Craig contacted HyVee, and they will let
us set up a table and sell in the entryway.
We will sell tickets on Feb 21 and 28, and more information will be
made available at a later date for Scout and adult sign-up. 9) Pope Pious XXII Religious Award update – Mrs. Oppold is facilitating the group of 4 Troop 1 scouts and 2 scouts from other troops. They began their first discussion last night, and anticipate completion on March 21. NEW BUSINESS: 1) Friends of Scouting
presentation - Lane LeBahn presented the Friends of Scouting information at
the start of the meeting. 2) Summer camp date - Al recommended and the group agreed that
the Troop will attend summer camp at Camp Ingawanis June 20-26. Fees are $150 per scout, $25 per adult. 3) Troop insurance
discussion – The Council recently sent information on optional Unit (Troop)
accident and sickness insurance. The
previous two years the Council provided coverage for all scouts in the
Council. However, the Council is no
longer able to do so and has made arrangements with a carrier for Units to
purchase their own coverage for a nominal cost. As liability insurance continues to be provided by the Council,
the group discussed the accident coverage and decided not to participate. ADJOURNMENT: There was no further new business and the
meeting was adjourned. NEXT PARENTS MEETING: Monday, February 2, 2004,
7:00 PM, St. Ed’s cafeteria TABLED FOR FUTURE
MEETINGS: * Troop trailer insurance
(Al, indefinite) * Jul 25-Aug 3, 2005
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