CUB SCOUT PACK 177
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
FOR WEDNESDAY, January 20, 1999
Fremont School - 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Attendance: K. Anderson, R. Costa, G. Dias, S. Ellerbee, N. Fisher, K. Goodwin, M. Horvath, D. Hosmer, D. Jackson, D. Pearson, D. Scheel, C. Thompson, T. Muncrief
1. Topic: University of Scouting Gold Rush Day Sign-Ups
Leaders are reminded to attend this activity on Jan. 23 from 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM. All activities will take place at Manteca High School in Manteca. Meet Debbie at 7:00 AM in front of Fremont. Any questions, call Debbie 529-0161.
2. Topic: Pinewood Derby (Feb. 6)
Debbie, Robin, Cliff, John Shaw, Mike, and Bruce (subcommittee) will finalize elimination process by Jan. 27. They will provide a brief oral summary and a detailed handout of the elimination process at the next pack meeting, including the usage of timers.
Debbie V. will coordinate food supplies. The subcommittee will coordinate and make arrangement for all other associated activities such as awards, setup, Elks Lodge involvement, etc.
Mike will immediately purchase the premier timer for approx. $200, $100 over the previously authorized budget. This timer will note the times for each car.
Prior to the pack meeting, Debbie will purchase a scale under the authorized budget of $50.
Leaders should remind parents that this is an event for fun --- judges and others should not be harassed.
3. Topic: January 28 Pack Meeting Theme, Agenda, and Assignments
The theme will focus on the Pinewood Derby race (Mike will discuss); Den will provide skit). Preliminary weigh-in will take place from 6:15 P.M- 6:45 P.M.; some weigh-ins could take place immediately following the meeting. Call Cliff Thompson at 577-5582 if you would like to weigh-in on the official scale following the pack meeting. Need to use the wheels from the kit this provided in December. Debbie will review awards with Mike prior to the meeting.
Ken Goodwin (Cobra Patrol) will have video player for a skit immediately following flag.
Regina will discuss the Candy Sales; Tigers2 (Nanette Fisher) will provide snacks
and perform the flag ceremony. Ken G. will discuss the schedule and format of the Blue/Gold dinner; Bill Jackson will announce the snow trip schedule with skit? (February 7).
4. Topic: Recharter
Fees are due immediately; Greg has received fees from Den 4, 10,
The committee authorized 1) reduced recharter fees of $7.50 for Webelos II , $1.00 for Webelos II leaders since they will be leaving the pack at the end of February.
The committee authorized $50 for a leader social to be scheduled immediately following round-up. Debbie, Dave Scheel, Greg will coordinate this activity, which will be scheduled for September 1999.
5. Topic: Budget Update/Treasurer Succession Plan
The current checkbook account balance as of 1/12/88 is $1,304.94 (see handout); the pack account at the scout office as of 1/13/99 is $1,042.88.
Colleen Dias and Karen Scheel are potential candidates for treasurer. The pack will take action on this issues at the next meeting
6. Topic: Snow Trip
The committee concurred with D. Jackson's suggested date of Saturday, Feb. 7 for the snow trip date at Cottage Springs on Highway 4. Meet at 8:30AM at Fremont. The pack budget includes $100 for financial support of this trip, for a small tube for each scout . Small tubes are $5, large $10. Debbie will distribute flyers and make an announcement at the Jan. 28 pack meeting . Bring your own lunch and drinks.
7. Topic: Candy Fundraiser
R. Costa will contact the office for information. No information was disseminated at the January roundtable.
8. Topic: Blue/Gold Dinner
K. Goodwin reports that the Elks Lodge is not available on Feb. 25; however he has reserved Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 PM for the Blue/Gold dinner. Each den will coordinate their dinners, however drinks will be available.
A subcommittee meeting is set for Saturday to help plan this meeting (Ken, Brenda, Liz, Mike). Please contact Ken (571-2814) if you would like to participate. Detailed information will be disseminated at the pack meeting; Mike will have sign-up list (e.g. setup, clean-up, etc.). A draft agenda will be developed. By Feb. 5, each den leader should call Ken at 571-2814 to RSVP for the number of scouts attending from their den.
Mike will coordinate with Elks lodge to ensure they participate.
Plates and utensils will be provided. The $200 budget should not be exceeded for entertainment and supplies.
Awards will be limited to those scouts changing ranks, with particular emphasis on second year Webelos, and leadership awards (contact Mike for suggested awards). The subcommittee will coordinate the awards ceremony. Tigers will perform a skit.
The dinner and awards are expected to finished by 9:00 P.M.
The committee concurred with the approach identified above.
9. Topic: Pack Hike
The committee concurred with Bruce Bryan's recommendation for the hike to take place in Morgan Territories. The hike is tentatively scheduled for March; however, the specific date will be determined based upon weather conditions.
10. Friends of Scouting - March pack meeting (Mike coordinate)
11. National Guard Activity - May (Debbie Jackson coordinate)
The Committee authorized other fundraisers including pumpkin sales, Tupperware sales, and candy sales.
Last December, the committee authorized a budget of $2,802. Popcorn sales in 1998 were a key revenue source ($1,057).