Committee Minutes - October 2000

 

Boy Scout Troop 188 Committee Meeting
October 8, 2000

Present: Norm B., Terry M., Greg I., Loren D., Anna Marie E., Chris N., Scott H., Andy F., John F., Nancy H.

Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer's Report
No changes since the September report. Balance as of October 8, 2000 $2354.81.

Old Business
Patrol Boxes: Twelve scouts met on Saturday, Oct. 7, to start assembling the patrol boxes for storing cooking gear for each patrol on camp-outs. The 4 boxes are 50% done, with the side panels being completed.

New Business
Fall Camporee: this weekend, Oct. 13th through 15th. About 12 to 16 scouts will be attending along with 5 or 6 adults. The cost is $7 per scout, and a $10 unit fee.

Next camp-out:
Pre-Klondike Feb. 2nd. Summer Camp: tentatively set for June 24th - 30th. Terry talked with Scott H. about the possibility of setting up rock climbing and rappelling for merit badges, which could be done if they go to Camp Laramie Peak in Wyoming. The PLC needs to select 2nd and 3rd choices for camp if they can't go to CLP in Wyoming.

Venture Patrol: have planned a weeklong snowboarding trip over spring break.

High Adventure Trip: tentatively set for June 10th - 16th. Scouts will discuss possible destinations next week. To be eligible, scouts must be 13 years old, and First Class.

Board of Review: will be set up this week.

Popcorn Sale: discussed the need for this to be talked up more at the next meeting. Ellen H. is in charge of popcorn sales.

Fund-raising Ideas: were discussed.

Reminder to parents: cooking gear is needed to stock the new patrol boxes. Please donate anything you think might be useful for cooking or cleanup for camp-outs.

Next committee meeting: Sunday, Nov. 5th at 7 p.m. at Terry M.'s house.