Thursday, March 6, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM at St. Paul’s.  In attendance were: Beth B., Frank B., Dave B., Leslie C., Pat E., Rick H., Russ H., Casey M., Matt M., Mike O., Kevin P., and Mick S..

Secretary's report:    Minutes from February were tabled. They were unavailable for distribution and had not been emailed to everyone at this point. The minutes were posted on the website.

Treasurer's report:    No Treasurer’s Report was available.

Old Business

Blue and Gold Banquet:   Beth B., Cathy T. and Cindy C. did a great job.  Thank you very much for your hard work! The Blue and Gold was a success.

Printing:   We had an offer from Mr. and Mrs. W. to copy the extra copies of the minutes for free. Mr. W. owns Quality Printing.  Thank you very much to the W’s!

Distribution of Minutes:   We will no longer be providing a printed copy of the minutes at the Pack Meeting. Rather we will be emailing them to everyone prior to the Pack Meeting.  We will have a few copies available just in case.  If you have any comments concerning this change, please contact a committee member.

Scouting for Food:   Scouting for food will be held Saturday, March 15 and Saturday, March 22^nd.  Beginning at 9:00 am we are meeting at the Town and Country Baptist Church parking lot.  On the 15^th we will be handing out the door hangers announcing the pick up day.  On the 22^nd will be the food pickup. Please plan on attending.  Since this is the day after bridging the new Boy Scouts will be there to help Troop 190!

April Pack Meeting:   Mike O. announced that we will be having Tim G. from the PA Game Commission give us a slide show at the April Pack Meeting.  Reminder that the March and April Pack Meetings begin at 7:30 PM!

Positions Needed:   We will need a New Secretary beginning with the April Committee Meeting. This position only requires about 2 hours per month!!!  Please help!  Also we will be needed a new Fund Raising Chairperson.  Lois G. will be stepping down and we will need this Chairperson to continue the Giant Gift Card Program as well as the Fall Popcorn sale.  Thank you Lois for all your time!

Hockey Game:   Russ W. has arranged for the Pack to see the Hershey Bears play Binghamton Senators on Sunday, March 9, 2003 at 6:00 PM.  This game will be played in the new Giant Arena.  Tickets will be $10.00 each for 200 level seating.

New Business

Next Committee Meeting:   The next committee meeting will be held at St. Paul's on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 7:30 PM.

Bridging:   Friday, March 14, 2003 at St. Paul’s at 7:30 PM. The regular meeting will be held first then Mr. Jeff K. will run the bridging ceremony.  One boy is going to another troop.  All boys bridging should be wearing the brown colored Boy Scout shirt for the ceremony.

Local Tour Permits:   Keystone Council has changed its policy on local tour permits.  Beginning January 1, 2003 the new rules state that one adult in the local tour must have Youth Protection Training.  National events every adult must be trained and for Fall camp the training must also include BALOO training which is Safety and Health.  Mike O., Dave B., and Kevin P. will sign up to take the course.  At the moment Mike O. is the only adult trained in Youth Protection.  He will look into the course specifics.

Service Thank You Awards:   Service and Thank You awards will be given out at the Pack Meeting in March.

Reminders

A representative from each Den should plan to attend the monthly Pack Committee Meetings.  The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 7:30 pm at St. Paul's Church.

Positions Still Needed:

Summer Activities Coordinator – Needed immediately for the 2003 Summer Activities.

Fundraising Coordinator – Needed ASAP.

Secretary – Needed immediately, beginning with the April Committee meeting.

Assistant Cub Master – Needed immediately.

Fall Picnic Coordinator – Needed soon for the September 2003 picnic.

Pinewood Derby Coordinator – Needed for Fall 2003.  Several helpers will be available!

After the committee discussed the needs for volunteers.  It was suggested that each family should be required to volunteer in one position.  Positions include:  Den Leader, Asst. Den Leader, Program Chair, or any of the numerous Assistant positions and Committee positions that it takes to run the Pack.  We cannot continue to provide such a wonderful program for the boys without the parents help.  Some activities may have to be discontinued if no one steps forward.  All parents are asked to consider these positions and contact a committee member for details.  Thank you.

Dates To Remember

The next Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 7:30 PM at St. Paul's.

Hockey Game:  Sunday, March 9th at the Giant Center.

The Pack Meeting is scheduled for March 14th, 2003 at 7:30 PM @ St. Paul’s.

Scouting for Food:  Sat. March 15th and 22nd, 9:00 AM.