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Troop 22 Parent Committee Meeting

March 27, 2008

Those in attendance:  Mike and Sonia Henderson, Mark and Karen De Jesse, Sandra Sigman, Pierre Bassile, David Rodgers and Lisa Barney.

Scoutmaster – not present - Troop 22 will be very busy in the next few months with preparing for Northern Tier, Camp Whitsett as well as our monthly scheduled outings, our annual community service projects (USPS Food Drive and Decoration of Graves) and the annual Swim check.

April 11-13 – Deep Sea Fishing Outing -  Mark De Jesse - This event is scheduled from Friday to Sunday.  We will be camping on the base at Port Hueneme.  Drivers/parents must bring ID.  We’ll meet at 4:00pm at POP.  If your Scout is planning on joining us on the boat on Saturday morning, you must be at the dock at 5:00 a.m.  Scouts have been billed for the $40.00 cost of this outing.  Scouts may bring extra money for snacks.  Scouts 16 years old and over will need a fishing license.  Poles will be available on the boat.

May 2-4 – Camporee – Scott Israel – This event is scheduled from Friday to Sunday.  We will be camping at VA in Sylmar.  This is a team leadership activity and it is fun for all.  Saturday night there will be a Call Out for the Order of the Arrow nominees.

May 10 – USPS Food Drive – Ines Du Cos De La Hitte – This event must be promoted for adequate participation.  Ines needs to set up sign up schedules to fill several shifts throughout the day.

May 24 – Decoration of Graves - Sandra Sigman – This is a Troop outing.  We will all carpool from POP.  Scouts must be in full uniform, including hat.  There is also a request for Scouts to remove flags the following Tuesday through Thursday.

June 7 – Swim Check – Mark Campbell – Event will be held at the McGrew residence.  The McGrews have generously offered their pool and patio and are donating hot dots, hamburgers and drinks for the event.  This is a pot luck for all Troop families.

June 21 – Mountain Biking – Leader position is open – This is a day outing.

Communications – Lisa Barney – Soyster Electric was contacted to add a motion detector light outside the equipment shed.

Roundtable Report – Mike Henderson – Training will be offered at Roundtable on May 14 for adults going to summer camp.

Website –  – Not present – The website is being reviewed and updated for better use and current information.

Outdoors – Mike Henderson – Monies are being collected.  Our treasurer will be e-mailing bill statements soon.  Parents will need to look in their e-mails for statements.  In June, there will be mandatory meeting for parents of Scouts attending Camp Whitsett Summer Camp.  Packets containing medical forms will be distributed then. 

Summer Camp – Pierre Bassile – Still trying to find a better pricing for bus transportaion. Since time is running out and the cost of gas is going up, it was decided to lock in a company and price ASAP.

High Adventure – Mike Henderson – The first meeting for Scouts, leaders and parents was held recently.  There are two crews, one led by Bob Czubiak and the other by Mark De Jesse.  Training for the two crews will be organized by these two Adult crew leaders. 

Equipment Coordinator – Lisa Barney - Extra Large griddle and the covers for the grill and griddle will be in the shed as of 3/31/08.

Treasurer/Finance Report – Sonia Henderson – The Troop has plenty of funds, however, we will soon be making large payments for Summer Camp and Northern Tier.

Silent Auction/Dinner Dance – Will be held on September 13, 2008.  The committee will be meeting soon to organize the evening.  We may get some autographed memorabilia for the auction.  Co-chairs are Karen De Jesse, Joy Czubiak and Samantha Kane.

Membership – Sonia Henderson – Jake Elias has registered as an ASM.  Our Troop has received some interested from some local packs, at least 2-3 new Scouts are expected.

Training – Sonia Henderson –

3/30 – First Aid – offered at the Sigman home.

05/05/08 – New Leader Essentials – during the Troop meeting.

05/14/08 – Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defenese – offered at Roundtable

05/31/08 – Troop Committee Challenge – WLACC 1-3pm

05/31/08 – Scoutmaster Specific – WLACC – 1-3pm

Will Michaels will be offering CPR and Wilderness First Aid training for the Troop.  Date and time TBD.

Prior to Camporee, the Troop will be working on the Totin and Fireman Chit for those Scouts who do not yet have them.

Advancement – Sonia Henderson -  Mini Court of Honor is scheduled for May 12.

Our next “big” Court of Honor will be held on the weekend of August 23-24, 2008 at Camp Josepho.  This will be a family campout.  There will be swimming and BBQ.

Next meeting will be on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 7:30pm at Gelson’s on Mulholland Highway.