TROOP 452
MINUTES
8/18/04
Call to order: Meeting was called to order by John Monnat in the absence of
Robbie McAfoos, Committee Chair.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes from July 2004
were approved.
Treasury Report: psam ordener submitted a
register report on troop funds. Balance to date is $5473.04
Advancements: Karen Frank suggested
rank advanced be presented to the scout after opening ceremony, on first troop
meeting of the month, which is the Class A troop meeting. A Board of Review is
held at any troop meeting. With this method, the scout would not have to wait
until a Court of Honor to receive his new rank patch. The scout will be
recognized again at the Court of Honor, and his parent will be presented the
parent pin. Merit badges earned will continue to be presented at Court of
Honor. Committee voted to approve this action. Karen reported she has noticed
Troop Master is not up to date with the scouts rank advancements, camping
hours, service hours, etc. It makes it difficult when a Board of Review is requested,
and she does not have accurate information.
Mark Manusov stated he is working on an update to Troop Master, and will
determine access so updates can be posted in a timely manner, and the scout’s
information will be current.
Training: John Monnat reported on
the recent Committee member training. Copies of the training packet are
available at the scout shop.
Equipment: Committee has approved
funds for an adjustable hitch for the trailer. The hitch has not been purchased
yet.
Fundraising: Plans are for the troop
to assist the Knights of Columbus at the Air Show, Sat. Oct 23, 2004. More info
to come.
Membership: Lisa Newton will no
longer be able to assist with membership. Dues will need to be collected in
September, for those scouts choosing to pay every six months. psam ordener offered to take Lisa Newton’s
membership position.
Roundtable: There are still reports
of some troop website users unable to view the troop calendar. Mark Manusov has
posted instructions in a troop email. Please contact him if you continue to
have problems. It was mentioned the troop’s display board in the hall needs to
be updated. John Y’Barbo has a key. Alan will check on a duplicate key so the
board can be updated. Charlene and Father Skip have requested calendars for troop
meetings, so the room reservations can be made, and Father Skip can keep
updated on troop activities. Randy Waibel stated he would provide the
calendars.
Service Projects: John Monnat reminded
everyone, service hours are available at Mary Queen, the third Sunday of every
month. The Women’s Council serves donuts from 7 am to 11 am in the hall. Scouts
in Class A may work all or part of the morning for service hours. Kathleen
Meyers stated an adult had asked if time worked assisting another church of
choice, counts as service hours. Alan Valicek stated the troops first priority
is our Chartered Organization, but any time spent working with the community or
a church may be counted toward service hours. Many scouts have performed Eagle
Projects for their church of choice.
Scoutmaster: Alan Valicek reported
upcoming events from District Roundtable. Order of the Arrow Ordeal and
Brotherhood scheduled for Aug. 20-22, 2004 at Camp Karankawa, Fall and Winter
Camp at Camp K. More info will be available about Fall and Winter Camps in upcoming
troop meetings and on the troop’s website.
Alan presented a troop meeting plan to the
Committee. He mentioned each troop has a Asst Scout Master, and he would like
each Scout Master to arrive 15 minutes prior to each troop meeting for agenda
items and planning. He asked for Asst. Scoutmaster assistance to ensure
participation and interest for all scouts in troop meetings.
Calendar: Many upcoming events. Please
consult troop’s website calendar for new listings, changes and updates.
Texas Rock Climbing Gym overnight is scheduled
for Sat. Aug 28, 2004. Climbing Merit Badge instruction will be offered prior
to troop climb. Cost is $10 per scout. Committee agreed to pay the badge fee
for scouts who participate in this instruction. Cost for overnight lock in is
$20 per scout, paid by the scout.
Scout Sunday at Astroworld is Sept 11, 2004.
Discount tickets are available at the Scout Shop.
Double Lake’s campout scheduled for Sept
17-19, 2004. Registration is confirmed.
Weekend retreat for scouts working on Ad
Altare Dei is Oct 1-3, 2004. This is a mandatory campout.
Scouts going to Philmont 2005 should plan on
attending Mini Philmont Camp, at El Rancho Cima Oct 15-17, 2004. Henry Valdez
is coordinating the camp.
Adjournment:
Next meeting will be Wed, Sept 15, 2004 at the Friendswood
Library