Boy Scout Troop 474

Parents’ Committee Meeting

July 17, 2007

Attendance:

Lori SheehanDahni LogarNancy Skipton

Penny McGranaghanMeg KellerGary Bruno

Debbie SnyderJim ArnoldJulie Bruno

Bob HoffmanCarol CowanSusan Moloney

Doug WollenNeil CochranSharon Taylor

Shanette BertolacciKim Foss

Opening:

  • Meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Doug Wollen. Quick introductions around the room were made includingson’s name in Troop.
  • Minutes from previous meeting of June 19, 2007 will be reviewed next month when Tracey returns.
  • It was noted that Lori Sheehan will replace Dahni Logar as PLC Coordinator
  • Joell Nylund (per her request) will be replacedas Committee Adult Leader Trainer. It was suggested that Pat Coffman assume this position (not present)
  • Email will be sent by Doug to Kent re changes to adult leader Committee.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • No Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer, Julie Thompson absent from meeting.
  • Committee reviewed Report

Question as to what the miscellaneous $955.00 is from?

Question as to why summer camp indicates a negative balance?

  • Treasurer’s Report will be approved at the August 21, 2007 meeting.

Woodcutting:

  • It was estimated that the troop will profit approximately $1200.00 +
  • Pete Logar has been taking orders for fall delivery. All pre-solds and/or request should be directed to Pete via email or phone.
  • Fall woodcutting will be held on either 9/22 or 9/23 on Kent’s property.

Scoutmaster Report:

  • Reminder that Venturing activities and/or any activity requiring a trip permit qualifies for nights of camping.
  • Trail to Eagle Presentation will be on July 24, 2007 @ 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. It is encouraged that Star Rank and above attend. Kent will be explaining his expectations for selecting projects, understanding of the process and finally working the project, etc.
  • Kent mentioned that the Troop had some great climbs including the Tyke Hike and Rainier Climb.
  • Kent will address at log on 7/17 the protocol for scouts to get their Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class & First Class requirements checked off

Roundtable:

No roundtable in July. No discussion

Outings Report:

  • Recent successful outings include: ThorpLake, MasonLake (4 scouts) and Climbing Outing (4 scouts)
  • Ideas needed for increasing outing participation. It was mentioned that meetingsare not focused on outings. It was suggested that informational flyers be available at theweekly meetings in addition to email to get the word out.
  • More patrol planning needed. Neil Cochran is willing to dedicate troop time to sit down with patrols each week and offer suggestions/advice for planning outings.
  • Parents concerned that too much game playing is going on at meetings and not enough patrol/troop time for planning outings and working on advancements; etc. Often difficult for younger scouts to get their advancements checked off.
  • Communication Issues between Patrol leaders and patrols. Too often the scouts are receiving calls from their patrol leaders the night before a meeting of what they need to bring.
  • It was mentioned that every patrol should have an outing on the calendar and planning in the works

Schedule Review:

August Dates:

8/01/07:Scouting Sunrise: details when Pat Coffman returns

8/14/07Nepal Presentation at regular meeting

8/24/07No regular meeting during Summer Camp

September Dates:

9/08/07Jaguar Patrol - backpack outing (add to calendar)

9/11/07Yearly Planning Meeting

9/18/07Court of Honor

Open Time/New Business:

  • Doug mentioned that he is getting close to completing the website updates.
  • Summer Camp: the potential of attending a different camp next year!. It was suggested thatthe Committee narrow down the camp locations (within reason) and offer a few choices to scouts for voting and/or selection. Camp should be reserved within next month for 2008.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Minutes submitted by: Sharon Taylor in Tracy Asher’s absence