Troop 1 Parents Meeting

Monday, April 3, 2006

1) Meeting called to order by Steve Murphy

2) Present: Kirk Brownson, Steve Davis, Dana Jenson, Chris Klaren, Tim Klein, Francis McElroy, Jim O’Connor, Michelle Westphal

3) Approval of previous meeting minutes - approved

4) Reports:

· Scoutmaster

· Secretary

· Treasurer – the troop is still solvent

· Outdoor/activities coordinator

· Troop campout March 11-12 – 17 scouts and adults at Elliot cabin at Camp Ingawanis. Accommodations were cramped but the Scouts had a good time.

· Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Luke Jenson & Josh Musgrave, March 26 – nice ceremony, well organized, the Scouts looked sharp.

· Scouting for Needs bag distribution - CANCELED, April 1 – mistake with activity on council calendar as it was only being done by the northern districts. We will coordinate with Pack 25 next fall.

· Troop Campout, Spring Camporee, April 28-30 – to be held at Split Rock park near Tripoli. Like a mini-summer camp, merit badge will be offered along with many activities.

· Summer camp 2006, Camp Phillips, July 2-8 – Al has talked with all of the new Scouts about summer camp, other planning activities underway.

· Advancement coordinator

· Advancement activities – no report due to issues with the troop software

· Personal Fitness Merit Badge offered – Jon Beyer and Jim O’Connor leading this Eagle required merit badge. Meeting with Scouts and parents held before last troop meeting. Schedule published on troop website.

· Chaplain

· Ad Altare Dei – no update

· Training coordinator

· Equipment coordinator

Storage shed update – bids for materials (not including concrete) were received ranging from $5600 to $7600. Steve will meet with Buildings & Grounds committee and Parish Council to gain their support. We need someone, preferably with the troop, to act as construction manager or general contractor for the construction.

· Fundraising coordinator

· Pop can collection fundraisers report, March 25, Ravens & Wolverines staffed – another excellent collection, expect to receive about $325 total. Next collection April 22 to be staffed by Dragons and Jay Hawks. Following collection will be sometime after Memorial Day.

· Flapjacker pancake breakfast ticket sales profits report - $700 in ticket sales, $1.50 per ticket returned to be split 70/30 between the Scouts and the troop. Our Scouts did a nice job working at the breakfast.

· Membership coordinator

5) Old Business

· Troop charter renewal report – All units (packs, troops, crews) re-register each year in April with the local Council. This year we “re-chartered” with 33 Scouts and 21 registered adults. The updated roster is on the website.

· Pancake breakfast fundraiser at Knights of Columbus, Sunday, May 21, update – Profits will be used by the troop to pay travel expenses (gas for cars, etc.) to travel to Camp Phillips this summer. Expect to net $400-$500. Scouts (and adults) will be asked to work during the morning of the breakfast.

6) New Business

· Borrowing troop equipment – The question was asked if we had a policy addressing requests from individuals or other groups to borrow troop camping gear. We currently do not have a policy, however a draft will be prepared for the next meeting to be considered for potential inclusion into the troop Parent’s Guide.

· Arrow of Light paperwork has not been turned in to the Scout office yet. Someone will check with Pack 25 leaders to determine the status.

7) Announcements

· Sun Rivers District Recognition Dinner, April 9, UAW Hall, Waterloo – nice low-key (need Scout uniform) to recognize Eagle Scouts and volunteers within the district. Tickets are $11 at the Scout Office.

· OA Spring Fellowship, Camp Ingawanis, April 21-23 – opportunity to earn Brotherhood membership for existing OA members while performing service projects during the day. This is not for newly elected OA candidates to work their Ordeal.

· Next parents meeting Monday, May 1, 2006 at The Upper Deck, food available at 6:30, meeting starts at 7:00 PM

8) Adjournment

Tabled Items:

· Trap house for Camp Ingawanis (Steve Murphy)

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Klaren