1. Welcome - Roger
conducted the meeting since Scott was absent.
2. No Eagle Project proposals
3. Scoutmaster
Report-Marc Johannsen reports there is a new Scout crossing over from
Roseville, Jan 6th. We will
need to go assist with the Light of Arrow Ceremony. Marc needs two Troop guides. There has been more energy in the last two
meetings since the new Scouts have crossed over. Marc would like the committee members to watch
a video to learn how to manage behaviors.
We are in a rebuilding period.
World Jamboree info is slowly starting to come out. There has been some confusion about the
patrols formation. Marc will get a list
of patrol members from Jack to sort things out. Marc will be taking nominations for Grey Wolf
which will be due in March; there is a minimum age limit of 14. Also, Committee member should encourage the Scouts
think about applying for the SPL positions.
4. Camping Committee-Eric
Bergquist and Steve Kringle report that the Merit Badge Campout went fairly
well with good attendance. Some
food/trash was left in the trailer by accident; please remember in the future
to remind Scouts to make sure that gets disposed of. The ATF guy did a great job. The Shoreview Lock-In is Dec 8-9 and is
reserved. So far there are 15 cub Scouts,
11 boy Scouts which is below the minimum.
We will probably lose money this year.
The Committee will have to rethink what to do for next year. The Electronics Campout January is 11-13 at
Fred C Andersen. It needs to be
promoted. Feb campout is Ski/Tubing
which will be Feb 3rd, reserve by January 30th. March 22-24 is Planning Weekend. April 26-28 is Leaders Choice - need to get
something planned.
Sheila Thom reports that the 2020
Northern Tier High Adventure lottery is January. The signup deadline for a
minimum of 4 boys and 2 adults is December 18, otherwise the troop will not be
entering into the lottery. There will be
an info meeting Dec 4th.
Quartermaster Mr. Grisim
reports that the Patrol Box cleaning found that too much stuff is put away
dirty. Scouts need to be more
responsible at campouts for managing this.
Discussion included that the Scouts will also be trained in the new sanitation
method soon. There are 4 extra coolers
now available free from Troop.
5.
Advancement Committee – Jennifer Koskie reported the Advancement status. The Troop is barely not top heavy with 22 Scouts
under First class and 16 above First class (12 Life, 2 Star). A lot of the boys have been sitting in the
same position a long time. Marc requests
that all Committee members ask the Scouts how close they are to the next
rank. Jenifer will print out a report
quarterly to give to the boys. Since Merit
Badge campout just occurred we will hold off on starting new merit badges until
some have been completed. Road to First
Class update – Joe Mikkelson and Rick Koskie will aim to get new boys through the Scout rank in time for the January COH. Joe
and Rick Koskie are taking this on and will form a plan.
6. Report from PLC – Stevie
B. and Jack L. reported the PLC ideas for Dec troop meetings. 12/4 – planning for the Lock-In, Northern Tier
meeting. 12/11 – still forming a large
group activity/game, 12/18 – Christmas
party dice game, adults are also invited. 8-10 Scouts at PLC tonight.
7. Fundraising
Committee – Jennifer reported that popcorn sold $7,825 by 13 Scouts, which
was more than last year. Wreaths sold approximately $10,246 by 15 boys.
8. Community Service
Committee - John Mercier absent no report – Reminder that the Live
Nativity is Saturday, December 22.
Please sign up online.
9. Fun Night – Will McMillon reported that bowling went well
with 22-25 total bowlers
10. Treasurer's
Report – Deb reports via email that there are a lot of outdated accounts due to
rechartering. She will send out reports.
11. Other - Troop
Christmas Party - Yes, we need refreshments.
We only have three troop meetings in December and there will be no
committee meeting in December. There
will be a new $50 Flicker account charge for our picture site. The Committee thought this is worth the
expense. Joe M. gave a plug for the Facebook page.
12. Old Business –Roger
reports that in April will be the 25th Anniversary of the Troop and
wanted input for a tentative date to celebrate.
The aim is to get more alumni involved so combining it with the August
picnic was decided. The subcommittee is
Roger, Clint, Jim Grisim and Joe.
13. New Business -none