Troop Parent Committee Meeting

Thursday, July 17th, 2003

7:15 pm – 9:15 pm

Starbucks at the corner of Fallbrook and Victory

Attendance:

Peggy McGrew

Diana Furuyama

Rayna Burgess

Judy Soyster

Barry Burgess

 

Roundtable Report: (Peggy McGrew and Judy Soyster)

*     There is an eagle workshop every month, Any Life Scout can go to the roundtable for this workshop at 7:00pm

*     Popcorn fundraiser coming up.  Next roundtable need popcorn rep. to meet with Andi

*     Council has a new webmaster

*     Carnival of Training in September

*     Flyers for Council Jamboree were available

*     There was no Boy Scout session this month

Scoutmaster Report: (Peggy for Patrick)

*     Calendar from Annual Planning PLC with events for next year

*     Lots of backpacking and hiking preparing for Philmont.  Those going to Philmont must attend all of the prep hikes. 

*     Outings will accommodate younger Scouts and Scouts not going to Philmont too.

Finance Subcommittee Report: (Judy Soyster)

*     We have some money in the bank.

*     Judy provided a reconciliation report

*     Camp payments being made and reimbursements reconciled

*     Busy time for transactions

*     What fundraisers should we have

*     Popcorn is mandatory

*     Cookie Dough is on for Scouts to earn money for summer camp.  Can we move this to a time before Girl Scout cookie sale?

*     Pancake Breakfast is good for church.  Should we have it?

*     Hot Dog sale?  4th of July weekend at grocery stores.

*     Garage Sale.  It’s great when energy is put in and there is a place to store collected stuff up front.

*     Looking for fundraiser with low cost items that sell for a buck or so

Membership/Communications Subcommittee Report: (Rayna Burgess)

*     Calendar coming along nicely

*     Discussion occurred about timing of SPL elections

*     Concern that Annual Program Planning should be done by the SPL that will implement the program

Outdoor/Activities Subcommittee Report: (Peggy for Jerry Seymour)

*     Roster for Emerald Bay due

*     Wapner is working transportation for Emerald Bay

*     We are still owed money for Emerald Bay.  We need that money before the Scouts are on the boat.

*     Mandatory Summer Camp Parent Meeting – all balances due or your not going.

*     Decided that the Troop will pick up the summer camp costs for the adults.

*     Family Campout and Court of Honor reservations not possible

*     Theme is Science and Scientists

*     Have reservations at Prince of Peace for a backup

*     Ideas: Lake Cachuma – Rancho Alegre, Paramount Ranch, Sage Ranch, Peter Strauss, Leo Carrillo, Malibu Creek State Park (Rayna will check these out)

*     Local, Event Agenda, CoH Agenda

*     Food: Jerry same thing as last time

*     Leader Appreciation: Peggy and Rayna

*     Eric Elias has a PA system that we can use

*     Handouts: Calendar, Roster, Org Charts, Program Booklet, Discs for sale,

*     Photographer –like team pictures with individuals and patrol pictures available.  Fundraiser?  Bruce?

*     Rock Climbing

*     Terry Moore is the Outing Leader for this outing

 

Advancement Subcommittee Report: (Lisa Solomon)

 

*     Court of Honor coming

Troop Advisors (Joe Perret)

*     NTR