The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.  In attendance were:  Beth B., Kevin K., Gary K., Michael O., Casey M., Jeff M., Mark M., Carol R., Jack R., Terry S. and Russ W.. Also in attendance was Mr. Snyder from the Kiwanis Club.

Secretary's report:  Minutes were previously handed out at the January Pack Meeting and posted on the website.

Treasurer's report:  Balance as of January 31, 2001 was $2,531.01. 

Old Business  The Pinewood Derby was held on Saturday, January 13^th. The new timing device was a big success. Patches and Ribbons were handed out on the day of the race, as were many wonderful prizes. Thanks to Frank B. and the entire Pinewood Derby Committee for a job well done.

Pat E. and Terry S. took pictures of all the entries with a digital camera prior to the race and posted them on the website.  The bake sale was also a big success. Thanks to all the hard working parents behind the scenes.  The overall winners were listed and handed out at the January Pack Meeting. Many thanks to the First Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg for allowing us to use the building for our race.  A $50.00 Donation was approved and will be sent to the church, $25.00 was also approved to pay the entrance fee for the District Derby Race, and Frank B. was reimbursed for printing and copying costs related to the Pinewood Derby.

Troop 283 would like to borrow our track for their Pinewood Derby.  It was approved by committee vote.

The Blue & Gold Banquet will be held at St. Paul's on February 11, 2001.  Seating will begin at 5:00pm.  It will be a family style buffet with Ham, Potatoes, Chicken fingers and green beans.  Each family will be asked to bring a dessert.  The cost is $3.00 per person.  Beth B. reported that 155 people have signed up to attend.  Jeff M. will pick up the placemats.  They contain the spring and summer camping schedule for the District.

The Blue and Gold Banquet will be held at St. Paul's on February 11, 2001.  Seating will begin at 5:00pm.  It will be a family style buffet with Ham, Potatoes, Chicken fingers and green beans.  Each family will be asked to bring a dessert.  The approx. cost is $3.00 per person.  Beth B. will have a sign-up sheet at the Pinewood Derby to help with set-up and clean up.  There will be no regular February Pack Meeting.

The March meeting will also include bridging of our second year Webelos. Troop 190 will bring the bridge.  We have one boy bridging to Troop 283 a representative from that troop will be present to accept this scout.

Mike O. presented the Troop Income/Expense Cost Analysis. This report will help the Pack have a clearer picture of what our budget should target and help us to plan for the future of the Pack. A survey was also presented and will be handed out at the Blue and Gold. 

New Business

The annual Scouting for Food drive will be held on March 17^th and the 24^th.  Hang tags will be placed on the 17^th.  Information will be given out about this event at the March Pack Meeting.

The May Pack Meeting will be held outside at the home of Jeff and Casey M..  Mr. Terry S. will look into the Order of the Arrow ceremony to see if they would be available to perform.

Scout Sunday at your place of worship is Sunday, February 4, 2001.

Scouting Pride Day is February 9, 2001.  Wear your uniform to school.

Scout Sunday at St. Paul's is Sunday, February 11, 2001.

Blue Gold Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, February 11, 2001 at 5:00 PM @ St. Paul's.

Bridging Ceremony and March Pack Meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 9, 2001 at 7:30 PM.

Hershey Bears Game is scheduled for Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 6:00 PM. 

A Cubmaster will be needed for the 2001-2002 year.  Mark M. will be stepping down from this position to help in another capacity.  He would like to begin to have the person filling his position start to learn the ropes for an easy transition.  Contact Mark M. to learn more about this position.

A Committee Chairman will also be needed for the 2001-2002 scouting year, as Terry S. will be moving on to help with Boy Scout Troop 190.

A Service Chairperson is needed for next year. This would involve our Christmas program with the Methodist Home and the Scouting for Food Program.

A Picnic Chairperson is needed to help plan and orchestrate our September 22, 2001, kick-off picnic.  Please see Mr. M. for more information.

Please consider any of these positions.  We depend on the parents of our cubs to keep this wonderful pack going.  These positions would begin in June 2001, but it is not too early to think about serving the pack in any of these capacities.

Reminders

The next Pack Meeting  will be on Friday, Mar. 9, 2001, at 7:30 PM at St. Paul's.

The next Committee Meeting will be on Thursday, March 1, 2001, at 7:30 PM at St. Paul's.

Any den responsible for the flag ceremony should report to St. Paul's one-half hour before the pack meeting.  In addition to the ceremony they will also be responsible for setting up the chairs.  At the end of the pack meeting the den will also be responsible for putting away the chairs and returning the church hall to it's daily setup.  A drawing of the hall setup will be available.  Thank you.