TROOP 433

TROOP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

August 26, 2003

note: action items are underlined

 

Present: Scott Betlach, Jim Greene, Mary Hoff, Dennis Lindeke Steve Lindlof, Steve Wiberg

 

Troop Meetings: There is some dissatisfaction with our current location for troop meetings because we are restricted to limited space within the Klein Ministry Center. St. Jude’s would like us to use the Ark but it’s too small. Steve W. suggested the District Education Center. Steve L. will talk with St. Jude’s about getting the space we need in the Ministry Center and will reserve Mondays 6:30-8:30 for the year.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Current balance is $3,985.44. Outstanding bills for Tomahawk include Mahtomedi Service for propane, Festival Foods for food, and Dennis Lindeke for incidentals. Steve W. will pay all. Steve L. suggested adults be asked to pay their own recharter, perhaps less if they attend roundtables, etc. Mary suggested voluntary pay. It was agreed that we should diversify our fundraising. Options discussed included popcorn sale, garage sale, and another pancake or spaghetti feed. Steve W. will ask the PLC to address.

 

Tomahawk 2004: Jim will confirm reservations for July 31–Aug. 7. Steve W. suggested we consider a high adventure opportunity for older scouts such as Medicine Mountain in the Black Hills. Scott suggested high adventure opportunities available through Tomahawk.

 

Tomahawk 2003: Scott has a CD/DVD of our troop this year. Dennis will look into making copies for all scouts. Adult coverage was adequate all week. Jim is making some changes to the food based on this year. Scott suggested camp fee be raised to cover food costs. Right now the Tomahawk fee is $135 without food and $173 with. We paid a bit more than that to cook for ourselves but the committee agreed it’s worth the extra cost and work in terms of food quality and educational experience. Jim proposed raising food part of the fee from $45 to $55. Steve L. will look at cost for this year and make a recommendation.

 

Silver Pathfinders: Mary will round up participants to write a thank you letter to the Lions, who provided some support funds.

 

Troop Equipment: Mary will put item in newsletter requesting Scouters to return equipment and merit badge books as soon as possible. Jim will coordinate adding a canvas covering to troop shelves. Steve L.. will get keys for the Ark so we can access troop equipment.

 

Website: October Roundtable will be on troop websites. Steve W. will let Tom Stangl know.

Tom Dosland will post photos from Tomahawk.

 

Calendar: Upcoming events include OA Fall Conclave Sept. 5–7. PLC Sept. 8. Court of Honor Sept. 14 (Sunday). First troop meeting  will be Sept. 22. We discussed participating in Fall Camporee Oct. 3–5 but decided to do the annual Brule River trip (St. Croix River low-water alternative if needed) that weekend instead. James Lindlof’s Eagle project work day will be Sept. 27, rain date Oct. 4. Mary will call Tim Nipp to get dates for his Eagle project. Steve W. will ask PLC if elections are needed.

 

Webelos: Scott will ask Wyeth Lewis to give Webelos II mailing labels to Bob Leibel. Mary will start sending newsletter to Webelos II. Options discussed for including Webelos in troop activities include Klondike Derby and spring campout.

 

Troop Committee Chair: With Roger busy with a number of other volunteer and other activities, we discussed lightening his burden by appointing a new committee chair. Responsibilities would include preparing for and chairing TC meetings and attending Roundtable. Steve W. will talk with Roger. Dennis will consider whether he would be willing to take on the job.