| PARENTS' MEETING MINUTES March 25, 2002 7:20 p.m. Call to Order / Welcome / Prayer---- Special welcome to the families of the four new scouts in Troop 7: Marcia D, John K, Kyle W, & Jennifer K. Change in February Parents' Meeting Minutes-Kevin B. will be taking leader training in April. Treasurer's Report---- Beginning Balance-$3132.20 Income-$696.00 of which $670 is camp money Disbursements-$1552.77 of which $1250 is camp money & $131 Klondike Derby Ending Bal- $2275.43 of which$1000is Brad W.'s jamboree money, and $1126.90 is account reserve (figure from Nov.)----Therefore we have $148.53 Roundtable Report----Marie stated the meeting was about Scout Show and selling Scout Show cards. At $5, Troop 7 receives 38% of the sale proceeds. And please notice our balance above. Greenbar Mtg. is tomorrow, the 26th; due to change is patrols. Report on Past Trips / Events---- a. Newport News Bike Hike Campout Kevin B. stated they had great weather, biked, did orienteering, made a campfire, and no serious injuries. b. BSA Leader Training: Buddy K. and Jeff M. new Asst. Scoutmasters c. Order of the Arrow Election results will be announced at the Boy Scout Show during the weekend in April. We had good attendance for the elections. d. Troop Elections held March 18: Daniel C Senior Patrol Leader; Jordan M Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader; Justin T Quartermaster; Raymon J- Scribe Upcoming Trips / Events Calendar----- March 26: Spaghetti Supper Committee mtg. 7:00 p.m. TUMC - Old Fellowship Hall. That's tomorrow. This is our biggest fundraiser. Barb will be calling and asking you what you wish to volunteer for. Anyone who can attend is welcome. March 26: Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet April 1: Weekly meeting April 4 6: Nags Head Campout April 8: Weekly meeting. Scout Show Cards and or Money Due! April 10: Round Table April 12 14: Boy Scout Show at Nansemond Suffolk Academy April 13: Den Chief Training April 15: Weekly meeting & Troop Leaders' mtg. 6:30 p.m. April 16: Greenbar mtg Library 7:00 p.m. April 22: Parent's mtg. 7:15 p.m. April 22 and 29: Scoutmaster's Conferences and Boards of Review Events Down the Pike, but still coming sooner than we think!----- May 13: Court of Honor June 1: Spaghetti Supper Set up June 2: Spaghetti Supper Sunday June 30th - July 6th: Camp Chickahominy (17 scouts) (Second Installment due tonight $50) Handouts for Chick were given with a listing of merit badges and other info. Please have scouts look at this and figuring out which merit badges they want. June 30th July 6th: Blue Ridge Scout Reservation (8 scouts) A motion was passed for the troop to pay $120 for both leaders going to Blue Ridge this year. This is a camp we have never been to and we need good information to decide if the whole troop wishes to go there next year. Camp Chick has not been a problem in the past as for every four scouts, a troop may send 1 adult for free. If we decide to go to Blue Ridge next year, we will need to decide how to fund or whether we will fund the adults going. Other Announcements---- 1. Popcorn still available if the troop would like to do a Show and Sell (Troop 7 receives 35% proceeds) 2. Fundraising Thinking Session to meet during next week's troop meeting- Ideas briefly touched-car wash, candy, & Popcorn at Olden Days 3. Spaghetti Supper Meeting Tomorrow, March 26th, 7:00 p.m. in TUMC Old Fellowship Hall 4. Sale of beverages and/or desserts at Friday Night Concert Series at Smithfield Times Sheila G. pursuing feasibility with John/Anne E. Old Business: The fact that we changed the day for the spaghetti supper causes our participation in Clean The Bay Day to be canceled. New Business: 1. Bylaw review time One change would to be put in the bylaws that troop checks need 2 signatures. Does any one have any changes to propose? 2. Thanks from Florine M. regarding attendance on Scout Sunday. 3. Letter regarding borrowing of new Troop 7 trailer- The District Youth Mission (which includes Trinity) on July 13-21 have a work project in Elbert, West Virginia. A trip over 1,000 miles. They would like the trailer to carry luggage and tools for the project. They have in the district 30 youth going of which 4 are youth from Trinity and their leader a seminary student Ryan M. It was suggested that this be checked with Neil C., as he knew more about the trailer's capabilities and the insurance situation. Information will be sought before a decision will be made. 4. Merit Badge Counselors still needed FYI---- The patrols have new names: Moose, Ghost, Burro, Lightning, & Flying Eagles. The mentors for the Moose patrol are Myrle T., & Frank M. The mentors for Ghost patrol are John H. & Tom L. The mentor for Burro patrol is Liz M. The mentors for Lightning patrol are Jean B. & Jeff M. The mentors for Flying Eagles are Barb. G. & Marcia D. FYI---- The patrols have new names: Moose, Ghost, Burro, Lightning, & Flying Eagles. The mentors for the Moose patrol are Myrle T., & Frank M. The mentors for Ghost patrol are John H. & Tom L. The mentor for Burro patrol is Liz M. The mentors for Lightning patrol are Jean B. & Jeff M. The mentors for Flying Eagles are Barb. G. & Marcia D. |