Troop 494 Committee Meeting Minutes
October 30, 2018
1. Welcome-Scott reported
that the Rotary approved starting a
sister (linked) troop. The Church
freezer was left open last week – not sure we did it, as an FYI please check
when leaving. The Church has requested
that our troop assist with the live Nativity again this year.
2. No Eagle project proposals.
3. Scoutmaster
Report-Marc Johannsen - absent
4. Camping Committee-Eric
Bergquist/Steve Kringle reports on the Campouts: District Campout was a good campout. The scouts interacted with other troops which
they enjoyed. Merit Badge Campout
is Nov 2-4 --Trailer issues – four
adults are signed up – but none of them have the ability to haul the trailer –
John Mercier will bring the trailer early and drop it off - he will pick it up on Sunday morning – also
need one adult to buy the food. Shoreview Lock-In is
Dec 8-9. It is ok for this year, but
need to reassess for next year because of cost.
Eagle Cave campout cancelled due to low attendance. Discussed what should take its place. Ski day vs. Kwansis for Electronics camp
(move Feb camp out up). Steve will check
availability for Kiwanis. Troop will continue
planning options for January.
High Adventure -Sheila Thom reports
the 2019 June Texas High Adventure is cancelled. 2020 Northern Tier High Adventure is
open. Commitment forms are being
accepted until December 18that which time crew numbers will be
determined for lottery. The adults
committed to going will be in charge of the planning organization/lottery
process.
Quartermaster – Jim Grisim
– reported that several tarps missing. Vestibule
is still missing. Committee will replace
the vestibule. Currently, can only find
one pop-up tent. Someone is sure to have
the missing tent. Scott will send out a
request for everyone to check for the missing equipment.
5.
Advancement Committee - Advancement status – Jennifer Greene reports: 10 new
Scouts, 3 Tenderfoot, 1- 2nd Class, 8- 1st Class, 2 Star,
12 Life, 2 Eagle = 38 total. Ken Hall volunteered
to be another Eagle Coach. Pat reported that there should be an Eagle
Expo scheduled for a date after the next Court of Honor (January). Merit badge schedule, not reported on . Road to First Class update – Joe reports the
program has had a light load the last few months, but is looking forward to
working with the new Scouts. Road to
Life update - Joe and Rick will be taking over the Road to Life program.
6. Report from PLC – Jack reported that Fun night is at Pinz on
Nov. 6 with sign up closing tonight; Patrol
box clean up will be 11/13; 11/20 –
figure out patrols with new scouts and patrol challenge
7. Fundraising
Committee - Popcorn/Wreath order turn in is tonight. Composting fundraiser earned $625 at the Yard Waste
site for the day, having 6 scouts assist in am, 1 scout (1/3 of current troop)
in pm plus 4 adults. Committee discussed
this event should be a mandatory event like Scouting for Food. The recipient this year will be St Stephens
Church, requesting gift cards.
8. Community Service
Committee - John Mercier - Feed my Starving Children went well
the scouts had a good time. Discussed changing the date to spread out the
community service events, possibly to January/February.
9. Fun Night
– Will McMillen -Fun Night is November 6th at Pinz. Tonight is
last night for sign up.
10. Treasurer's
Report- Deb Torenvliet – no issues, many of the outstanding accounts have been
brought up to date.
11. Other – Discussed
that the troop meetings should have more structure. Jack is doing a nice job as SPL. Maybe a couple of adults could sit among the
scouts to add a presence. Scoutmaster minute could be added. Scott will talk to Marc about the discussion.
12. Old Business-none
13. New Business -none
