COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 19, 2007
Mary Queen Catholic Church, Room 118


Welcome and Introduction:  Carla called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.  Those present:  Carla, Gregg, Dorothea, Denise, Mark, Randy, Drew K. and his father.
Previous Minutes:  Dorothea stated she had received no changes to the minutes posted online.  Denise motioned the minutes be approved as posted, Carla seconded the motion.  Minutes approved by Committee.
Treasury Report:  Denise reported $4507.81 in the Troop account- this includes funds for Summer Camp and Scout camp accounts.  She stated she would write the check this week for Summer Camp.
Denise noted she received a $250 donation from Liondell (thanks to Carla).
Gregg asked if the Troop received the check from the Knights of Columbus for the fish fry.  Denise said no; Carla responded she anticipated receiving it within the upcoming week.
Dorothea motioned the treasury report be approved as presented, Mark seconded the motion.  Committee approved the report.
Eagle Project:  Drew K. presented his project of constructing 46 dog beds for the San Leon SPCA.  He researched whether it would be feasible to build his own or purchase the beds made by Kurunda.  Drew brought examples of both beds and explained the pros and cons.  He decided to purchase the Kurunda bed.  The total cost of the project will be $2237.  Drew plans to secure $1350 through corporate donations.  The SPCA will provide $450 of the remaining $900; Drew plans to have car washes to raise the remaining funds. He will need Scouts to help with the car washes as well as the assembly and delivery of the beds. Gregg suggested not using a power washer at the car wash. The SPCA would like the project completed as soon as possible, Drew plans to complete the project before the end of June.  Committee suggested he secure written permission from the San Leon SPCA verifying permission to do the project as well as partial funding.  He will also need written commitment from corporate sponsors for their donations.  Committee suggested pictures of the kennels to emphasize his project.  They recommended a materials list for the beds and tools needed.  Committee recommended Drew detail out safety equipment as well.  With the inclusion of the suggestions, Committee approved the project.
SPL Report:  none
Upcoming Activities/Camping:  Mark noted he has had a request for assistance from 5-6 Scouts on May 12.  He realizes the Scouts are camping that weekend.
Randy stated Father Skip would like to know when the Scouts are available to finish painting the curbs at the Church.
Kyle L.'s Eagle project: April 21
OA call out:  April 27 at Camp Karankawa
Huntsville campout: April 27-29- need someone to pull the trailer.  Gregg said he may be available to do this.
Elections changed to April 30.   Carla would like to have a small ceremony to introduce Mark as the Scoutmaster.  She will call Henry to see if he can be at the Troop meeting that Monday.  Carla suggested also having the Parent Information meeting that Monday.  Mark noted a parent volunteer needed found, possibly at the Parent Meeting, to handle the medical forms.  Dorothea recommended going over the Redbook with all the Scouts on that day as well.
Flag building: May 5
Mary Queen Festival: May 6.  Mark noted he needed to get in contact with Alan concerning the monkey bridge.  Randy stated he has not had a request from the Church for assistance with traffic control.
Village Creek campout:  May 11-13.  Mark stated the Troop needed to go over canoe safety before this campout.
Drew K.'s Eagle project:  May 19
NYLT training:  June 3-8
Summer Camp:  June 10-16
Carla noted the calendar needed completing by the Scouts.  Mark stated he is working on setting up a PLC to do this.
Registration:  Carla stated Recharter is complete.  She highly recommends starting Recharter in January again next year.
Roundtable:  Carla presented the report.  Leader training is May 5 at Friendswood United Methodist Church.
New Leader Essentials training:  April 19
Scoutmaster training:  April 21
Council would like Roundtable to feel more like a party- requesting Scouters to send in suggestions.
A printing company will donate signs for Scouts to advertise community work.
Other:  It was noted David M. purchased a large caster for the front of the trailer to maneuver the trailer into the garage.  Mark suggested breaking down the box for shelving in the potential 4 feet of space the Scouts will have in the garage.  Gregg stated if the Scouts have 4 feet, the box would fit in that space.
Adjournment:  Carla stated the next meeting is May 22 at Friendswood Library.  Denise noted that date was a Tuesday.  Carla stated she would recheck with the library.  The meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.