TROOP 433

TROOP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

April 16, 2007

Note: action items are underlined

Present:  Steve Wiberg, Steve Kuhn, Kelvin Vartti, Rich Logan, Scott Betlach, Dave Puskala, Fred Koerschner, John Yarusso, Wyeth Lewis, Linda Christensen, Tom Dosland, Steve Wiberg, Scott Betlach, Lee Hunt, Paul Hoff, Bob Liebel, Steve Frost

 

PLC Report:

n       Isak reported that the

n       April 23 – COH

o        Isak, Jonathan K., Ben G. will plan.

n       April 30 – Theme – First Aid

o        Ultimate ball opening

o        Supplies –

1.       Steve W. – Will supply the two old blankets.

o        Flags – 10 min

o        Breakout – Patrol Outing (10 min)  

o        Skills and Instruction

o        Inter-patrol Activity –  (25 min) – Six skills test.

1.       6 – Stations run by adults scoring from 1 to 5.  Need 6 adults.

·         One is Friction stretcher.

2.       Stations will be time between

o        Closing -  5 min.

1.       Scoutmaster Minute – Scott Betlach will give the scoutmaster minute.

n       May 14 – Aquatics theme. –  Tom Dosland will give the scoutmaster minute.

n       May 21 – Mary Libel will give the scoutmaster minute.          

n       June 4 –

 

Tom D. mentioned that the PLC need to continue to focus on making it fun for the older scouts.  This was a theme that was talked about at the PLC and they plan on making the meetings more fun.

 

Minutes:

·         Approved

 

Treasurers Report:

  • Troop Account Balance on 4/1 $3046, in troop account and ~$3000 in the scout account.
  • Bob L. indicated that we need a deposit in the troop scout account at the scout office.  We currently have a balance of 0.  It was approved to deposit $300 to the troop account.
  • From March Minutes:
    • Steve W. suggested that should use some of the funds as an incentive for patrol outings.
      • Scott B. suggested that we could have a set dollar amounts so the patrol size is not penalized. 
      • The incentive would be available for scout related patrol outings.  For example going to a move would not qualify, but an outing to vertical endeavors would.
      • A motion passed to allocate $20 per scout or ~$1000 for the troop.  
      • A sub-committee with Scott B., Steve W. and Kelvin will generate guidelines for up to a $1000 for the patrol planned scouting activity with examples of possible uses.

 

FOS:

  • Paul H. & Tom D.
    • Were close to 100% participation. 
    • We’re way past our growth goal of $5000.  We’re close to $6700.

 

Outdoor Activities:

n       Camping Dates:

o        Lee handed out a list of camping dates for the next year, that will be published later. 

o        Lee also needs to deposit $100 for the 2008 Tomahawk reservations.

o        The 2007 Tomahawk is paid for this year.

o        Trailblazer and Camp Ripley reservations as been turned in.

o        Lee mentioned that any adults willing to lead the 2008 Okpik and/or Snow base, contact Lee Hunt.

n       High Adventure:

o        Fred reported that the 2007 Tomahawk sea kayak had some cancellations. 8/12-17 for 10, $4250 crew fee,    July 22-27, ½ crew available for 5 with $425/scout.  Need to be at least 13 years old. 

1.       Dave P. reported that this is a great trip to take.

2.       Fred K. will send a note out about these openings.

 

Advancement:

·         Advancement – The merit badge weekend added some more merit badge information.  Bob L. needs the boy’s name, the merit badge earned and the date that it was earned.

·         The COH will also recognize the new scouts that earned the Boy Scout Badge.

·         Nick L. also earned an additional Palm.  Paul H. will contact Nick and the recent eagles.

·         It was agreed that the troop will pay for the recent eagles for the district dinner.

·         Andrew L. has all of his eagle paperwork ready to go.

·         Two other boys have talked to the Steve W. about eagle projects.

·         Steve reminded the merit badge consolers to keep reminding the boys about where they stand in with the merit badges.  Steve also asked to have all adult leaders to check with the scouts about advancement.

·         Steve K. also indicated that the district has an Eagle project in Mahtomedi that could be used as an eagle project.

·         The committee suggested that we should invite the two Eagles that still need COH to come to the June COH for a small Eagle COH.

 

 

Gray Wolf / Roundtable Report – Steve Wiberg

n       Three boys were nominated to Gray Wolf and all three were accepted.  In the past a letter has been sent to the Legion, Lions and the Knights of Columbus to see if they could sponsor a scout for the cost of Leadership training, about $180.  Fred K. will send out a letter.

n       The roundtable indicated that the district has two catamarans available to be used as for crews, but they need adults and crews to staff them.  This would be similar to a Venture crew.

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Pancake Breakfast:

n       A pancake breakfast meeting will be this Thursday at the ark, 7-9:30 pm.

o        Paul H. submitted an announcement for the Troop Pancake Breakfast in the church bulletin.

 

Scouting for Food:

n       April 28, 9am -> 1pm.  Steve mentioned that Shane Schulte has indicated that he wanted to lead the Scouting for Food.  Steve will contact Shane and  Fred will also ask Dennis L. to see if he can assist.

n       The district also asked if we could hand out earth day flyers with the collecting for scouting for food.

 

Ark Garage:

 

n       John Y. mentioned that we need to clean up the scout equipment in the ark garage before the spring play needs to use the space.  Steve Frost will contact the past scout quartermaster for assistance on Thursday night during the pancake breakfast meeting. We need to get everything off the floor onto the shelves.  If we run out of room, we will need to place some items in the troop trailer.