Troop 1 Parents Meeting

Monday February 2, 2004

PRESENT: Christiane Benson, Ken Boss, Al Degenhardt, Mary Euritt, 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 $514, with an additional $1103 in the scout accounts. This does not include the wreath sales profits that will be credited this month.

3) Review activities for last month:

3.a) Rank Advancements – no rank advancements were earned last month.

3.b) Ad Altare Dei recognition at St. Raphael’s, Dubuque, Jan 25. (6) Troop 1 Scouts were recognized at the Archdiocese-wide mass on the 25th. There was a nice turnout, and photos and videos were taken.

4) Review scheduled activities for current month:

4.a) Klondike Derby, Feb 7. The Troop will be leaving from the St. Ed’s parking lot at 9:00 AM. Each scout is to bring a can of soup with a clear-based broth, as tomato based or cream of anything will ruin the Klondike stew. Cost is $5 per scout.

4.b) Scout Sunday, Feb 8. Troop 1 and Pack 25 will attend 9:00 AM mass at St. Ed's (be there at 8:30), followed by serving coffee & donuts. Class A dress uniform, complete with earned sashes, should be worn. Scouts will be needed to attend Webelos Crossing Over ceremonies in the afternoon to welcome new Scouts into our Troop, 12:00 at Blessed Sacrament and 1:00 at St. Ed’s.

4.c) Red Flannel Campout, Feb 14-15. The planning for the campout at Ingawanis will be completed at the Feb 8 Scout meeting. Robin Hood cabin has been reserved for the arctic-challenged.

4.d) Flapjacker ticket sales at HyVee Feb 21 & 28. Craig will have sign-up sheets for Scouts and supervising parents at upcoming Scout meetings.

5) Wreath sales update – Dana reported that $2600 in wreaths were sold, resulting in $734 in profit to be split 70/30 between the Scouts and the Troop. Scout profits will be credited to their Troop accounts this month.

6) Philmont registrations update – Al has contacted several scouts to fill the opening, and is still looking. Final payment of the remaining fees for the Philmont trip is due Feb 8.

7) Summer Camp, Ingawanis, Jun 20-26. Al will make campsite reservations this week.

8) Flapjackers pancake breakfast Mar 6. At the next meeting Al will have the number of Scouts from Troop 1 that need to help at the pancake breakfast. Baked goods will be needed for the bake sale that takes place at the breakfast site.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Ad Altare Dei retreat at Mason City, Mar 27. Steve is determining if there is sufficient interest to organize a trip to Mason City. A number of follow-up sessions would then be scheduled for the participating Scouts to complete the workbook and Board of Review.

2) Sun Rivers District Camporee, Apr 30 – May 2. The camporee at Fontana Park, south of Hazelton, is scheduled the same weekend as our Backbone campout. A number of activities are planned, such as camp gadget competitions, radio controlled vehicle demonstrations, and a dessert contest. This will be brought up for the Scouts to decide which event they would like to do.

3) Annual troop re-charter – Re-charter information should be received in mid-February from the Council. It will be reviewed and updated appropriately, and then returned to the council with the approximately $400 re-charter fee.

4) Lakeland District Merit Badge College, Clear Lake, Mar 6. Something may be organized for Troop 1 Scouts to attend this event that is being held the same day as the pancake breakfast. Details will be communicated when they are determined.

5) Hiking Merit Badge – Chris will register as counselor for this Eagle-required merit badge, and will offer it as a Troop activity beginning in May. The merit badge requires (5) 10 mile hikes and (1) 20 mile hike, with appropriate planning, to be completed. Hikes will likely be scheduled on weekends, and possibly a few evenings. This will be open for all Scouts in the troop, and is highly recommended for Scouts and adults attending Philmont this summer.

6) Troop 1 parents guide discussion. A draft of a Troop 1 Parent’s Guide describing the organization and operation of the Troop was prepared using information from other guides found on the internet with modifications as needed. Feedback after posting on our website has been received from some parents and changes have been made to the draft. Chris will work with Al and a small group of parents to prepare a final draft for consideration at one of the upcoming parents meetings. The goal is to have a near-final draft that the parents of the Scouts new to the Troop in February can use as a reference.

ADJOURNMENT: There was no further new business and the meeting was adjourned.

NEXT PARENTS MEETING:

Monday, March 1, 2004, 7:00 PM, St. Ed’s cafeteria

TABLED FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:

* Pope Pius XII Religious Award update (March 2004, Steve)

* Troop trailer insurance (Al, indefinite)

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