| Parents Meeting Minutes September 29, 2001 7:15 p.m. Call to Order- Approximately 15 families present Welcome-glad to have all safe from the hurricane. We want to welcome Lucy Ann W. and Daniel W. to our troop. Prayer by Frank Mc. Approval of Minutes from June 23, 2003 Treasurer�s Report-Beginning balance 2,003.06. Cash received 1067.60. Cash out 564.46. Ending balance 2506.14 Roundtable / Greenbar / Order of the Arrow Reports 1. Greenbars are now on Monday concurrent with the meeting. Having difficulty getting going after the summer. 2. OA-(1)Meeting not this Wednesday but next. (2) Fall Fellowship was to be held at the FHA camp, but may not be held there due to hurricane damage. But it will be held somewhere. Money due Oct. 11 for fall fellowship. Report on Past Trips / Events 1. Hurricane Isabel-all are safe. Our trailor moved from one side of the parking lot to the other. The jack portion was damaged. The vent was blown open, but stayed intact, and some water was on the plywood floor, but should dry out. Thank you to Brian L. who moved the trailor back, and to Brian L. & Frank Mc. who removed the damaged part to get it fixed. 2. Summer Camp 2003 recap-Camp Shenandoah-a good time. High Adventure was HIGH adventure. In camp, Tony A. Did an excellent job as senior patrol leader. Weather was cool at night. At the Eagle camp at Chick, a good time was had as well as being productive. 3. OA Summer Ordeal-August was hot, very hot, but a good time was had. Troop 7 is always highly involved in the district and makes a good showing. 4. Calendar Planning-was had in August, new calendars have been handed out but not emailed yet. 5. Chesapeake Bay Bridge Bike Hike-was a great family time and a beautiful day. All bikers made the 19 miles which will also count as one of their 20 bikes for the cycling merit badge. Fundraising 1. Ongoing: Popcorn Sales � we need to reschedule these things as they have been rained-out. We will have popcorn at the Hog Jog Oct. 11 (see John H.) Also we are checking to see if we can be represented at the Farmers market. Popcorn proceeds (full 38%) will go directly to Scout�s individual account for scout related expenses. Any parent who would like to coordinate a show and sell, please contact Tom L. 2. YARD SALE FOR OCT. 4 IS CANCELED-due to Isabel. This will be rescheduled. Roxanne is checking on this. 3. Anticipate food-type fundraiser in January or February at Benn�s UMC. Dates available: January 17, 24; any time in February. Select date. Highlights of Upcoming Events 1. Cycling merit badge is being taught by Martin Domack with Brian Land as adult advisor. 2. Barbara G. handed out a list of merit badge counselors for the troop to the boys tonight. 3. Troop Elections will be held Oct. 20th. They have been moved to make responsibilites for large events more equal. 4. October 11 at 7:45 a.m.: Hog Jog - the troop is scheduled to distribute water to participants. Neil C. Is the point of contact. 5. Oct. 17 - 19: Colonial Trail Fall Camporee at Aberdeen Farm THEME: FISHING (no fishing licenses required: it�s private property). Suffolk school system has decided to have school this Saturday, so the camporee maybe abreviated. Troop 3 is hosting this at Aberdeen Farm. 6. November 3: Popcorn Orders and Money Due to John Heide 7. Nov. 7 - 9: Blackstone Campout, Blackstone, VA all merit badges, except atomic energy, available, check for prerequisites! 8. Summer Camp 2004 - week of July 4 - 10: Base camp fee is $215 per scout; adults roughly $108; High adventure camp fee for scouts is $230. This is based on last years fees. First payment of $50 for each scout is due at the camp by February, which means we must have a payment by Jan. 20. Discussion was held as cost is higher to have 3 payments or 4 payments. A vote was taken to have 4 payments to make the amount easier to handle. Tom L. will oversee high adventure, Marcia D. will coordinate merit badges, Liz M. will coordinate health forms and money. Look for an email regarding payment dates. Old Business 1. Bylaw issue: tabled pending leader discussion. 2. Scouts working on Camping merit badge need to keep a written log of their overnight campouts. 3. The troop still has some tents for sale at the bargain price of $25. New Business 1. REMINDER: CLASS �A� UNIFORMS AT ALL MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 2. The scout office is now taking reservations for the 2005 Jamboree. A deposit of $125 is needed. There will be only about 120 scouts from our entire area able to go. There were 33 reservations already in as of yesterday. There are age and rank requirements. Thanks for coming tonight! The Next Parents� Meeting will be on Monday, October 27th at 7:15 p.m. |