Committee Minutes - June 2000

Boy Scout Troop 188 Committee Meeting June 1, 2000

Present: Norm B, Terry M, Loren D, Anna Marie E, Nancy H, John F, Phil S, Ellen H, Wendi S.

Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer's Report:

Checking Account, beginning balance April 22, 2000 was $1281.23.
          ending balance May 23, 2000 was $I 501.23

Checks written: Norm B, $110.00 for Spring Camporee reimbursement

Transactions not on bank statement-
Deposit for regular dues,  $200.00
Deposits for spring camp, $100.00
Summer camp fees         $100.00

Checks written: Storage $39.00 (June and July)
Scout store $50.00

Balance as of Today 6/01/00, $1771.23

Old Business:

liability insurance: a check was made out to Mutual of Omaha to continue coverage.

New Business, Summer camp: Dues needed from *******, and adult leader, Kirk S. There is still room for 2 more adults if anyone is interested in going. There was a discussion about arranging drivers to camp and back. A reminder was given that Class A uniforms need to be worn to camp and back home.

Summer t-shirts: Terry will bring an inventory list of the sizes we still have available for sign up to purchase.

Honor Scout Award. An award was discussed which would reward scouts for exhibiting an exemplary scout image through uniform, behavior, and responsibility. It was decided that the reward would be to wear a specially designed neckerchief for a month and the scout would be allowed to eat the Saturday night meal with the adult leaders at the next upcoming camp-out.

Uniform requirements that will be checked at each meeting will be:
class A shirt, neckerchief, and tie slide; olive green pants; and scout belt. The summer shirt will be the red boy scout t-shirt. Responsibility will be checked by bringing book, paper, and pen to each meeting. A long discussion followed on how to determine leadership, scout image, and good behltvior. It was decided that the scouts will need to address the adult leaders as Mr. or Mrs. rather than using the informal first name basis. It was also decided the adult leaders would select 5 nominees at the end of the month. The PLC will hold an open discussion on each nominee and then a secret ballot will be held to determine the winner. This award will be discussed with the scouts at the June 13th meeting.

High Adventure Trip: 5 scouts and 3 adults have shown an interest. Information on the boat rental is on its way, Terry will contact those eligible to attend, to call a meeting when the info. is in.

June 6th meeting: Swimming at EPIC to work on requirements and badges.
June 13th meeting: A decision was reached on how to reform patrols at this meeting because of the 8 new scouts joining the troop. It was decided to add a 4th patrol and spread the new scouts among the 4 patrols.

Summer meetings: Due to roofing work at Linton this summer, meetings will not be allowed to be held there because of liability issues. It was decided the Tuesday meetings will be held either outside or a meeting room at Platte River Power Authority. The scouts will be notified.

Next committee meeting: July 6th, location to be announced.