Committee Minutes - December 1999

Boy Scout Troop 188 Committee Meeting
December 2, 1999

Present: Norm B., Jerry S., Loren D., Roberta T., Greg I.
Minutes from 10/7 were read and approved.

Treasurer's Report: The Troop checking account has $1,089.92.
Of this, $275.76 is being held in Individual Scout Accounts.
Therefore the "usable" balance of the Troop's account is $839.92.
The money ($25.32) from two former scout (Phil T., Ryan V.) accounts was
reverted back to the troop; this procedure follows Troop policy.

Checking account transactions 10/8 - 12/01/99:
10/28 Deposit - Fall camporee            + $ 77.00
11/01 1040 Timberline Self-Storage       - $ 29.50
11/11 1041 Long's Peak Council - MBU registration       - $ 70.00
11/29 1042 Long's Peak Council - Court of Honor awards      - $ 65.00
11/30 Deposit - Dues from Alex L., Steven N., MBU      + $ 171.00
12/01 1043 Norm B. - Food for Court of Honor       - $ 46.55
12/01 1044 Timberline Self-Storage       - $ 29.50
12/01 Deposit - Dues from Michael D., David M., Nick S.,      + $ 195.00
Matt S., and Camp Deposit (David M.)

Patrol reorganization seems to be working; troop communication problems are
still occurring. The City council meeting was cited as an example where better
communication follow-up is needed.

Loren D. reported on feedback he received following the last Court of Honor.
He stated the following:

1. More leadership is needed regarding troop discipline.
Boys should be strongly encouraged to take the Junior Leadership Training.
The Committee may make this a requirement for Senior Patrol Leaders, Assistant
Senior Patrol Leaders and all Patrol Leaders. Training dates will be looked
into and the information will be given to the boys.

2. Presentations given by boys at the weekly troop meetings need to be
more informative. A session on how to start earning merit badges needs to
be given by adult leaders at a troop meeting. General guidelines describing
how to find merit badge counselors, what information needs to be presented,
what merit badges are needed for rank advancement, expectations, etc. should
be coverered. Merit Badge Counselors need be be recruited by the Troop.

3. There needs to be a greater emphasis on patrol unity. Working on patrol
flags and yells can help accomplish this.

4. Another cooking session is needed - the boys are tiring of Ramen noodles.
Leaders need to present recipes, cooking techniques, meal suggestions.

Calendar:

12/04 - Sledding trip cancelled; bowling at Monte Carlo Lanes at 1:00 p.m.
12/14 - Millenium party - there is a conflict with the Linton Choir performance. Norm will check on the Flex Room availability.
1/08 - MBU Part 1. Late registration fee is $15.00. 7 boys from the troop are attending.
1/15 - MBU Part 2
1/22 - Ski and Snowboard trip to Snowy Range - this was moved from 1/15 due to MBU.
2/25-27 - Klondike Campout at Gould, CO. $7.00 per person pre-registered by 2/21. Check in is 12:00 noon.
3/4 - Snowboarding trip - Keystone, CO

Old Business:

1. A check for camping items still needs to be given to Les B.'s troop.

2. Patrol boxes - at a standstill.

3. The Webelos campout scheduled for 10/15-17 was cancelled due to snow. It
has not been rescheduled at this time.

New Business:

1. Norm presented information on next summer's San Isabel Scout Ranch camp
at October's Court of Honor. Summer camp will be held June 18-24. Fees are as follows:

Boys - $150.00; $10.00 discount if paid in full by April 15.
Adults - $65.00; $10.00 discount if paid in full by April 15.

2. Popcorn money and forms need to be given to Terry by Tuesday, December 7.

3. A troop librarian is needed. This will be mentioned to the boys at the next PLC (January 11th). This is a boy-held position.

4. Rechartering money is due - a deposit of $15.00 can be paid ASAP with the remainder due by February 1, 2000.

The next committee meeting will be held at Linton on January 6, 2000 at 7:00.

(note from Roberta - January's committee meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. January 5 - hey, that's tonight! at Terry's house).