| Parent's Meeting Minutes Feb 28, 2002 18 families represented tonight Call to Order / Welcome / Prayer-Prayer led by Frank M. Approval of January 28 Parents� Meeting Minutes-no corrections Treasurer�s Report-Beginning Balance $2515.3 Cash received $1264.20 Disbursements $763.35 Balance $3016.85 Specifics-please ask Barbara G. or Betty Jo H. Roundtable Report- by Marie J. 1. Focus was on Scout Show Cards. 2. Recap of the Klondike- well done. Next year Troop 7 is hosting along with the 2 troops from NC helping. Greenbar Report-by Kevin B. 1. Boys are excited about elections and 2. have done a troop monthly plan Report on Past Trips / Events 1. Klondike Derby (2/9) Troop 7 won �First Place� in the competition and was rated �First Overall� at the competition. We also had a second place as we had 2 teams. Our leaders staffed one of the events. As adults it was interesting to watch the scouts thought processes to solve problems. 2. Boy Scout Sunday (2/10)-was at Trinity the day after the Klondike and was poorly attended. The minister centered his sermon on scouting and it was excellent. 3. Order of the Arrow Info/Winter Ordeal (2/22-24)-by Tom L. a. This Saturday March 2-there is an OA leadership meeting at the Coast Guard Station. Cost $15. Leaving TUMC at 6AM. It will be all day, it will be inside, and the Coast Guard will feed you. You may stay overnight. b. Conclave April 26-28 in Roanoke-possibly Camp Shenandoah-To get there you may have to miss � to 1 full day of school. There is a prep meeting Mar 10 at 1PM at the scout office. You must make this meeting if going on this trip. c. Contact Tom L. if you need further details. Upcoming Trips / Events Calendar- March 1- First payment on Camp Chickahominy due March 2- OA Leadership Meeting-see above March 2 3: Boy Scout Basic Leader Training: Buddy Kelly, Jeff Miller. March 4: Weekly meeting March 11: Weekly meeting featuring Troop 7 Elections and Order of the Arrow Elections Class A required and OA members must wear sash. (OA elections require at least 50% of troop roster in attendance at the meeting!) We can not stress attendance enough. March 13: Roundtable meeting Oakland Christian Church 7:30 p.m. March 15-17: Newport News Bike Hike Campout (Trip Activity Fees go into effect, which is no more than $5, but will be determined by next meeting.) This is primitive camping. There is no bathroom for about � mile. Bring your own hand cleaning solutions. March 18: Weekly meeting March 19: Greenbar meeting Library 7:00 p.m. March 25: Parents� Meeting 7:15 p.m. March 26: Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet April 8: Scout Show cards/money due (see below) April 12 13: Boy Scout Show at Nansemond Suffolk Academy- 1. Scout Show Cards-each boy receives an envelope from Marie containing 8 scout show cards. Each boy is to return the envelope with money, cards, or a combination of to equal 8 cards. The cards are $5 each. Due date April 8. 2. This year Colonial trails and Suian Rivers will join together for more participation. The reenactors will be back. Camping will be in the field beside the school and booths will be in the same place. 3. Remember this is one of the 3 required events to be a part of the troop of which you must attend 2 per year. April 13: Den Chief Training April 26-28: OA Conclave (see above) May 25: Olden Days a ticket booth will be out to sell tickets for the spaghetti supper and we need to decide about our drawing booth. June 2: Spaghetti Supper Sunday (Set up Saturday, June 1st) NOTE CHANGE 1. Leaders who have been in charge of things before-take someone new under your wing so they can learn your job, so knowledge can be passed on as needed. 2. Remember this is a must participate event for adults as well as scouts. 3. Barbara has all kinds of things for you to sign up for. Please talk with her soon especially those of you who were not at the parents meeting. Two Boy Scout Summer Camps NOTE-Remember Physicals-Barbara G. & Marie J. have forms, you may also download from the troop�s web site. 1. Week of June 30th - July 6th: Camp Chickahominy (First Installment due tonight $50) Marie J. will take money till March 1.The total will be $150. Scholarships available. Food is better according to Marie J. & Tom L. Have a huge salad & fruit bar now. Tom states there are 22 new tent platforms and new bathrooms. They will have a COPE course for those age 13 by Jan 1 AND those who are 1st will be first class. 2. Week of June 30th - July 6th Blue Ridge Scout Reservation. Eight of the older boys are going along with Brian L. and Tom L. There was a lot of phoning but they just managed to get in. A check will be needed from those boys next week, $215 is the total. Included will be 1 day white water rafting, 2 days of COPE, and caving-temp. to be only 45 degrees. For info for those going please contact Tom L. not Brian L. Other Announcements 1. $8 Dues are due at each Court of Honor (If you missed the Court of Honor on February 11th, you can pay tonight). Daniel C. is our treasurer. 2. Popcorn still available if the troop would like to do a Show and Sell (Troop 7 receives 35% proceeds). 3. Pick up/Delivery Needed: Scout who lives on Waterworks Rd. See Barb G. 4. Donation Needed: Blue Cub Scout Shirt and/or khaki Boy Scout Shirt See Chris B. 5. Fundraising Thinking Session-not scheduled as yet but if you have any ideas. Please email them to Barb G. Old Business: none New Business: 1. John H. was unable to find out from Council who within the troop are merit badge counselors and for what. We need to redo this list. Please contact him so forms may be filled out. Any adult can be a merit badge counselor. Think about what you do at work, your hobby, or your interest and share. 2. A piece of info- partial merit badges are not tracked by the Council. 3. Tom L. plans to start a troop photo album. Please give all your extra photos to Tomrecent past and present. (It might be helpful if you stated what events they were from. I personally think some camping events look exactly like another.) |