TROOP 433

TROOP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

May 7, 2007

Note: action items are underlined

Present:  Scott Betlach, Kelvin Vartti, Steve Wiberg, Steve Kuhn, Wyeth Lewis, Paul Hoff, Steve Frost, John Yarusso, Steve Lindlof, Dick Bartlett, Mike Checky,

PLC Report:

n Isak reported:

May 14

Items needed: flags, stretcher replay equipment, blanket, stop watch

Pre-opening: Home Repairs

Opening: Moose

Skills Instruction:

   Home repairs: (Steve W)

   Tenderfoot: (Rich L.) Physical fitness

   Water Rescue (Dave P.): rope, chain, pole reach

Patrol Meetings – Discussion reimbursement policy and patrol outing planning

Interpatrol Activity (10 minutes)

    Stretcher relay:  2 or 4 teams – timed event

Closing

Scout master minute: Paul Hoff

May 21

Items needed: Flags, water balloons

Pre-opening: Auto Mech.

Opening: 6^th graders

Skills Instruction:

   Auto Mech: (Steve W)

   Pre-1th Class: (Rich L.) Knots and whip and fuse ropes

   Water (Mary L.)

Patrol Meetings – water word find/crossword

Interpatrol Activity (10 minutes)

    Water balloon toss

Closing

Scout master minute: Mary Libel

June 4

Swimming as Wildwood beach

Wyeth pointed out that an Adult trained in Safe Swim Defense needs to be present along with a lifeguard.  Scott B. indicated that his training is current.

June 11

COH 

Paul Hoff noted that Jessie Lewis, Luke Schulte and Matt Norlin  need this requirement for Communication Merit Badge.  Isak should contact Paul Hoff for more information

Minutes:

· Approved

Round Table Report:

· Steve handed out information from round table.

o Multiple Sports fliers.

o Shooting sports 2007.

§ A Forkhorn 1 hunter training will be offered at Kiwanis scout camp. – Sept? 11->16

· Paul Hoff received an award for FOS.

· Popcorn Sale signup is available for next fall.

o Mike C. indicated that this is an easy task to do.

Treasurers Report:

• Troop Account Balance on 5/1 $2746, in troop account, not including any Pancake breakfast funds.  Steve will give an update when the breakfast number are complete.
• John Y. received a check for $362 for the new scouts who just transferred.  The new scout account balance is  $3376.84
• The Troop 433 Patrol Outing Reimbursement Policy form was presented to the committee.  There was some discussion on the adult signoff vs. just the camping chair signoff.  Some minor updates were fixed on some typo’s and the Policy was approved for one year, with a motion to revisit the form next year.

Outdoor Activities:

n June 2, Ramsay Beach  -- Family Beach party.

o Need a sign up for the beach party so scout families need to know what to bring.

n Camping Dates:

o Trailblazer was canceled due to a storm.  Lee will try to get a reimbursement for the fees collected.

n High Adventure:

o No boys contacted Lee about a high adventure for this summer.

n White Water Rafting.

o June signup is available.

n High Adventure 2008?

o Mike C. mentioned that an easy High Adventure is Medicine Mountain in South Dakota.

o Steve W. indicated that there are other High Adventures available, like Sommers canoe base, etc.

n Memorial Day Parade

o Traditional parade.

o Fort Snelling patrol outing.

General Camping / Outing discussion:

Mike C. indicated that we don’t have a good pitch for getting scouts interested in the troop scout outings.

Wyeth mentioned that we should have the boys assist with an annual plan to attempt to give the kids a theme for the camping outings, i.e. working on rank advancement, merit badges.  He also indicated that all of these camping outings should be part of the annual plan.

Steve K. indicated that hasn’t been a good turnout from the troop for the spring outing of Trailblazer and Ripley, except the first years and a few other scouts.  Steve W. indicated that there was a good turnout for the winter camping outings at Snow Base and Okpik, and the crossover weekend at Kiwanis.

n There was much discussion about outings and patrol outings and merit badge outings.

o Paul H. indicated that the occasional nudge to assist the boys to go on outings.

o Wyeth indicated that the older scouts should provide the nudging for the boys to get out.

o Paul H. indicated that even the older scouts need to get nudged, especially in the 11 & 12 grades.

Advancement:

· Advancement –

· JLTC Training at the Ark on 6/25

o Scott B. will assist Steve W. for the JLTC training for a group of boys with at least the boys in the current leadership.  Steve asked two boys participated last year to assist.  Paul H. mentioned that the recent Eagles could assist.  The goal is to have the boys get their trained patch.

Pancake Breakfast:

• Pancake Breakfast results are still being assembled and a sub-committee are working on the final report.
• We were down about 21 people this year.
• Omelet bar had good comments.

· There were questions if the omelet bar made money and was worth having again next year.

· General Notes:

o Raffle time could be changed to early

o Shift time should not be at 10am

o Omelets were great.

§ There were some comments on the pricing on the omelet bar for adults just wanting an omelet.

o Thanks to Chris Wiberg for helping in the kitchen during the pancake breakfast.

· Steve L. indicated that he knows about a scout troop that pre-sale tickets for a spaghetti dinner.  They require seven ticket sales.  If the scout sale more than seven tickets, the remaining money goes to the scout account.   Steve L. will need to get more details on how this works at the other troop.  This could get more sales. 

Scouting for Food:

· Scouting for food.  Two groups from 433 with most scouts being first year scouts.  The district had a new record with about 2800 pounds.

· There has been a lower turnout at scouting for food the last few years.  Next year we should really push to get a better turnout for scouting for food.

· Mike C. mentioned that the troop should buy patches to recognize the boys who participated with the boys for scouting for food.   Steve W. motioned and Wyeth seconded.  Steve W. will contact the scout for food coordinator.