October 10, 2005 Committee Meeting Minutes (as approved by Committee)

In attendance: Karen Jaris, Ken Jernberg, Neil Pedersen, Liz Pietsch, Geoff Schmit and Eileen Thurston

1) Approved minutes of the September 12, 2005 Committee meeting with amendments.

2) Treasurer’s Report – No report, Dave will work to complete the 2005-2006 annual budget.

Open Action: Complete 2005-2006 annual budget – Dave McChristian

3) Fundraising – Bob Sedath coordinated the Show and Deliver popcorn pick-up.  Unsold popcorn, Show & Deliver money, the yellow order form & prize choices are due November 1.  Final orders will be submitted if necessary for pick-up on November 20th.  Wreath orders are due on October 25th with the pick-up on November 19th.

4) Advancement – Tenderfoot advancement requirements, Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review were completed for all new scouts.  Work continues to advance them to 2nd class.  Merit Badge Clinic information has been communicated to the Scouts.

5) Activities – The committee discussed notification of Scouts that plan to leave early or arrive late and changes in adult attendee plans.  It was decided to make the requirements clear moving forward and handle any issues as they come up.  Plans are underway for the October and November camp-outs.  Geoff and Ken are preparing information and a cooking demonstration for the District Open House on October 23rd.

6) Service projects – The Troop is signing up for the Scouting for Food drive in the following neighborhoods: Indian Hill East/West, The Place, Eagle Chase and Edgewater.  Eileen Thurston will sign-up for Salvation Army bell ringing 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 3rd.

Action: Submit Scouting for Food Form by November 1 deadline – Diane Pedersen.

Action: Sign up for Salvation Army bell ringing – Eileen Thurston

7) Quartermaster – No report.

Open Action: Purchase tents – John Thurston

8) Leadership – Nothing new to report.

Action: Neil will work to fill the Training Coordinator and May Picnic openings.

9) Roundtable – Eileen and Ken reported on the October Roundtable with information on Merit Badge Counselors and the next Brotherhood Ceremony.  No specific actions recorded.

/nlp