Troop Parent Committee Meeting Minutes

February, 24th, 2005

7:30 - 9:00 pm, Starbucks at Fallbrook/Victory

Scoutmaster Report

• Patrick was away on business. 

• He sent in his report that all is fine with the Troop and the Program.

Roundtable Report

• Picked up the Camporee Packet

• Signed Troop 22 up to volunteer a 2nd event at Camporee

• We still need to get the date for OA elections

• 3 Woodbadge courses coming up

  • 1st 30 people to sign up for Spring woodbadge before March 1st will get $20 off the registration price.

• Our District needs a membership chair and a finance chair.  Either are great involvement opportunities.

• Mountain Man Rendezvous is coming up in November.

Finance Subcommittee Report

• Florida payment is due soon

• Summer camp initial deposit has been paid

• Tentative Cookie Dough dates are

  • March 7th - Hand out Flyers

  • March 14th - Orders Due

  • March 21st - Product Delivery

Outings Subcommittee Report

• All set for Backpack Scavenger Hunt Outing

• Working on April Camporee

• Bike outing is lots of work but progress is being made

• Florida payment due soon

Advancement Subcommittee Report

• Court of Honor Monday

• Program Booklet looks terrific, some minor changes were fixed

• We need volunteers to come early for setup!

Membership/Communications Subcommittee Report

• Pack 333 Bridging was a success. 

  • Jacob did a great job writing and leading the ceremony. 

  • Many Pack 333 Den Chiefs showed up and that was great (Rajan, Eric Z., Aaron).

  • Cubs impressed with older Scouts who helped (Jacob, Jeremy, Andy S.)

• New Scout Subcommittee is working hard/has lots of ideas

  • Latest New Scout and New Parent Binders are ready for new members

  • New Scout Buddy Program underway, still need more experienced Buddies

  • Plan to reach out to 4-5 nearby packs to support them.  So far Pack 333, Pack 175 and soon Pack 22!

• Probably will not publish new roster until May Court of Honor so it includes more New Scout information

• Recruiter.

  • Most families are volunteering in one way or another.  We have great coverage.

  • However Many jobs still need to be filled

  • We need to bring in other parents into the key positions.

  • Currently most key positions held by parents of 16-17 year olds.

  • Next year we have no Popcorn chair. 

  • Positions available on all 5 subcommittees: Outings, Membership/Comm, Advancement, Finance, Troop Advisors.

Other Business

• Scout Sunday is this Sunday.

  • If you can, please attend the 10:00 service at Prince of Peace.

  • Wear full Scout uniform

  • Please stay for the entire service.

• Pack 22 is Starting!!  Congratulations Janice!!

  • Judy has "stuff" from prior Pack 22 to present to Janice

• Cub Scout Day Camp - July 11-15

  • The theme is Survivor

  • Cub Scout membership is down nationwide -- District needs help to make this a great day camp to build enthusiasm for Scouting

  • They will need Den Chiefs to help run the camp.

  • They may ask units to support the camp by running one activity on one day.

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