Troop 1 Parents Meeting

Monday, July 14, 2008

1) Call the meeting to order (Chair)

2) Attending: Collin Beyer; Jon Beyer; Michelle Boswell; Faye Graham; Dana Jenson; Greg Kent; Chris Klaren; Francis McElroy; Grant Weidner

3) Previous meeting minutes – approved

4) Reports:

· Scoutmaster – no report

· Secretary – no report

· Treasurer – Total $8,627.36 (General Fund $3919.18, Scoutmaster Fund $1423.13, Shed Account $750.64, Scout Accounts $2,534.41).

· Outdoor/activities coordinator

· Summer camp report – 17 Scouts and 7 adults attending, having a great time. The camp site was very nice, and several of the older Scouts participated in high adventure activities offered by the camp.

· Advancement coordinator

· Eagle Scout Project: Colin Beyer presented his proposed Eagle Scout project that would build 3 new trophy cases for St. Edward’s School. The project fills a real need at the school as the current cases are incapable of holding the school’s trophy’s. After asking questions and discussing the project plan, the group approved the project.

· Advancement activities – 54 merit badges were earned last month (all at summer camp), the status of other advancement records is unclear and is being worked on.

· Chaplain – Jon reported that the new Chaplain Aides did a great job at summer camp.

· Training coordinator

· Equipment coordinator

· Storage shed – Signage was received and installed before the July 13 Appreciation Cookout / Court of Honor. The troop was blessed with pleasant weather, a super turnout, a great food, making for a memorable event.

· Fundraising coordinator

· Pop can collection fundraiser, next is scheduled for July 19, 9:00 AM to noon)

· UNI Dome concessions, update – we expect to hear about potential opportunities some time in August.

· Membership coordinator

· Round Table Update – no report

5) Old Business

· Eagle Claw update – After determining that openings were available, Collin Beyer and David Breuer will be attending the first session of Eagle Claw July 18-27.

· “Iron Man” patch – Francis reviewed some design ideas, and will work with Chris on the project.

· Parent sign-up calendar – the form is ready to use, but will be reviewed with Al before implementing.

· Boundary Waters, summer 2009 – no report

· High adventure activities, update on Sea Base 2009 – no report

· National Jamboree, July 2010, update – no report

6) New Business

· Popcorn sales, fall 2008 – expect information from the council in August.

· Wreath sales, fall 2008 – Wreath sales information is being put together for this fall’s fundraiser.

· Adventureland campout – Some of the Scouts have voiced interest in a campout at Adventureland, as they has lots of fun the last time. This can be discussed at an upcoming meeting to determine if there is enough interest to add another campout or possibly use the scheduled August campout for this purpose.

· Pancake breakfasts – Danas is looking at scheduling troop pancake breakfast fundraisers in both the fall and spring.

· Knights of Columbus State Softball Tournament – Potential fundraiser to help out with keeping score etc. We are waiting for more information.

· Merit Badge College (information after the meeting) – we should expect to receive information on Merit Badge College sometime in August.

7) Announcements

· Next parents meeting Monday, August 18, 2008 at AJ’s Eatery & Spirits (by Target), meeting starts at 7:30 PM.

8) Adjournment - Upon having completed the evening’s business, the meeting was adjourned.

Tabled Items:

· Adult leadership at troop campouts and activities (all)

Respectfully Submitted,

Chris Klaren

July 17, 2008