The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM at Saint Paul’s.  In attendance were: Beth B., Leslie C., Pat E., Rick H., Russ H., Kevin K., Casey M., Mark M., Mike O., Mick S. and Russ W.

Secretary's report:  Minutes from December approved as written. The minutes were posted on the web site and handed out at the December Pack Meeting.

Treasurer's report:  Balance as of December 31, 2001 was $2,258.75.  A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Leslie C. and seconded by Russ H.

Old Business 
Pinewood Derby Weigh-in on Friday night, January 11^th beginning at 5 PM. The race will take place on Saturday, January 12^th   at 8:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg.  Set-up will begin on Friday afternoon approx. 2PM.  Wendy M. is handling the concession stand for the Race.  A flyer was handed out at the last pack meeting asking for donations of treats.  Mr. E. suggested that we have a number of frozen hotdogs left over from camp that may be used in the stand.  He will contact Wendy M.

February 10, 2002 at 5:00 PM we will hold our annual Blue and Gold Banquet.  The fellowship hall at St. Paul’s has been reserved.  The cost will be $3.50 per person and the menu will consist of ham, potatoes and vegetables.  Each family will be asked to bring a dessert.  Registration began at the December Pack Meeting and continues at the Pinewood Derby and the January Pack Meeting.  The Dens will be making our table decorations.  We have confirmed our speaker as Mr. Jeff S. a local fireman who spent time at ground zero.  He will be stressing citizenship and duty.  Jeff M. will be sending out the invitations to our guests Mr. and Mrs. Jack C., Mr. Brian D., our current Kiwanis representative, Mr. Edward T., and Mr. Jeff K.. Mr. T. is a chaplain; we will ask him to say grace for us before our meal. 

Last year we had approx. 76 % attendance.  This year we have a very large number of scouts and will have to set a deadline that all reservations are made by the January Pack Meeting or seating will not be guaranteed.

Pat E. will be picking up the placemats from Keystone Area Council.  Den Leaders should not forget to request service pins along with their regular awards for the Blue and Gold. Tigers will receive a 1 year Tiger Cub Pin. Bears will receive a 1 year Cub Scout Pin, etc.   We will ask Boy Scout Troop 190 for some help in the kitchen.

Russ W. suggested Sunday, March 17^th  for a Hershey Bears Hockey game.  The game will start at 6:00 PM.  The cost will be $7.00 per person.  Casey Marks made a motion to accept this date for the Pack.  Rick Herring seconded the motion.

The subject of the Giant certificates was discussed.  Casey received information from Giant.  We need to send a letter on our letterhead giving the current officers names, addresses and phone numbers, along with a copy of the certificate that proves we are a non-profit organization.  No one at the meeting was quite sure where that certificate might be.  It was suggested that Casey call Brian D. at Keystone to locate it.  As soon as we receive the information we can begin to sell the certificates.  Casey was asked to call Lois G., our new Fund Raising Chairperson to share this information.

 New Business
Mike O. informed the council that the Pack received the Quality Plus Award for the 2001.  That means that the Pack will receive all cloth rank badges free from the council. This does not include service pins or belt loops. Congratulations, Way to Go!!!  In order to receive this award again this year we will have to participate in the Spring Popcorn Sale and the Family Fun Walk.  Information is forthcoming on both events.

Mike O. announced that because of a class he was going to begin teaching that he would like us to consider changing the night of the Committee Meeting if possible.  Casey M. mentioned that Jeff M. is also busy every Thursday night until April.  The committee discussed the change to a Friday night beginning in February.  The Committee decided that next month’s meeting would be held on Friday, February 8^th at 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s. 

Mark M. suggested that now that some of the leaders were free on Thursday nights they might want to consider attending the Keystone Area Roundtables.  These are held the first Thursday of the month at Wesley United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg.  He explained that these meetings are theme oriented and do have great information for the Den Leaders and Pack Leaders at all levels.

Many thanks to Mark M. for helping with uniform inspection at the December Pack Meeting.  The Inspection helps promote our goal of pride in scouting and pride in their uniform.  It also teaches the boys the proper way to wear their uniform.  Again, Many Thanks!

Reminders

The next Pack Meeting  (Blue & Gold Banquet) will be on Sunday, Feb.10, 2002, at 5:00 PM at St. Paul's.

The next Committee Meeting will be on Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at 7:00 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.