| Parent's Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2003 (Rescheduled from January 27 due to Troop ski trip) 17 families present 7:15 pm Call to Order/ Welcome/Prayer given by Frank M. Approval of November 25, 2002 Minutes Treasurer's Report-Prepared by Betty Jo H., read by Neil C. Beg Balance-$3174.15 Received $1271.12-Popcorn,recharter, Donation from Trinity UMC Women Dispensed $324.47-Klondike Regist.,Camporee food, Rock Gym Deposit Recognition Banquet Balance as of 2/3/03 $4120.80 This does not include paying $700 for recharter, nor $119 received in Hot Chocolate Green bar meeting report for (Jan 6th) none Next Green bar Feb 18th at Trinity UMC 7 pm. Be sure to drive your scout patrol leader or his designated substitute. Help them to become good leaders by ensuring good attendance at the Greenbar. Vote regarding 2 Amendments to Troop Bylaws-Both are passed. 1. Current:Annual registration cost for any boy into Scouting will be $7 is changed to "$10." 2. Current in order to meet the requirements of Scout Spirit, Scouts shall attend at least 2 of 3 following events: Fall Camporee, Klondike Derby, Scout Show. Is now changed to "3 of 5 of the following: Fall Camporee, Klondike Derby, Scout Show, Boy Scout Sunday, and a service project to be determined. Popcorn Sales proceeds received: $843.xx (troop and scout figures combined) Report on Past Trips/Events 1. Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet-lot of fun, good attendance 2. Hot Chocolate Sales at Smithfield Christmas Parade- 3rd annual, ($ see above) 3. New Horizons-the men enjoyed it, good turnout 4. Troop Christmas party- went well, good idea giving gifts to Toys for Tots 5. Merit Badge University-Brian L. Has the blue cards, and has consulted Roxanne L. for the Court of Honor 6. Ski Trip to Canaan Valley-24 people, 8 scouts, was beautiful, best trip yet 7. Ann Rechartering-29 scouts, 22 leaders which includes 4 Eagle Scouts, and 3 parents of Eagle Scouts, and 12 subscriptions to Boys Life. Made the quality unit award. Upcoming Events- 1. Klondike Derby- Feb. 8th (this Saturday) Troop 7 is hosting at Nike Park. Brian needs help manning the games. Please call him and volunteer to come out and run a game SOON. (Its just telling the groups what to do, seeing the rules are followed, and handing out gold nuggets) Permission slips were handed out. Please consider staying for the camp fire, which will have a OA Tap out. Several of our boys might be honored at this time. Please have them be there at 8:45 am with lunch, water, Class A, and warm Layers of clothing. An extra set of clothes might be handy left in the trailer. 2. Court of Honor- February 10th, next Monday. Class A, dues ($8), goodie 3. Boy Scout Sunday is February 16th-Please come to TUMC Fellowship Hall no later than 10:30 am to help set up tables for refreshments. If your scout would like to participate, contact Brian Land. Please bring a breakfast/morning type food for social time service. Class A head to toe, bolos and scarves, merit badge sashes. 4. Rock Gym March 29-Richmond area. $20 for merit badge which will begin at 4:30 pm for 2 hours. $30 for the Lock in from 8:30 pm til 7-7:30am. Must be 13 to belay (those taking the merit badge under 13, will belay the 3 times needed for the merit badge only.) 5. BSA Suumer Camp- July 6-12 at Camp Shenandoah, 9 miles from Staunton Va. Web site-http://www.bsa-sjac.org/camp/index a. Tom L.-overall coordinator b. Marcia D.- Will handle merit badge sign up-the list is not yet available, but Marcia will prepare packets for scouts. Check for prerequisites. c. Liz M.-physicals 1. I have e-mailed or spoken to all with regards to each scout's Class 2. Should you wish to check the form I have, I will be bringing them to each meeting. Everyone using a Class 2 must resign in the parent's section sometime close to camp. 2. Those scouts doing High Adventure must have a Class 3. It may be downloaded from T7's web site. (Barbara G. Has some blank copies) Those who did high adventure last year-last year's Class 3 is not acceptable, it must be new. d. Liz M-payments. I do not have the total figure as yet. Merit Badge Camp maybe $150- 180. High Adventure maybe around $200. First payment will be 1/3 of the cost. I will let all know asap. Plan on a bare minimum of $50, probably more. I have each scout's popcorn money down to be used, if the scout wishes. The first payment may not be popcorn money to ensure the scout's commitment to going. First payment is due end of February, which is February 24th, the next parent's meeting. The other two payments will be end of the following months. There are scholarships available. Please speak to Barbara G. or Brian L. If you need a different payment schedule, contact Liz. Old Business Quarterly dues are deliquent for some scouts, please ask Justin T. Or Myrle T. New Business March 15 is Cross Over for Pack 7. It will be at the FHA Camp at 4:00 pm. There are 7 scouts crossing over, 4 which will be coming to Troop 7. They are Sean C., Ben L., Brandon S., & Brian K. Next parents Meeting February 24th. |