COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
FRIENDSWOOD LIBRARY
August 15, 2007



Welcome and introduction:  Carla called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.  Those present:  Carla, John, Mark, Gregg, Randy, Dorothea, and ASPL
Previous Minutes:  Dorothea stated no changes to the minutes.  Gregg motioned the minutes approved as written, Mark seconded.  Committee approved the minutes.
Treasury Report:  The Troop account shows $6993.90.  Mark stated Kathleen said there is little left in the camp accounts.  The Pearland Lions Club donated $500 to the Troop in appreciation of Kyle L.'s Eagle project.  Carla suggested sending a thank you for their donation.  Mark commented that Kyle's Eagle ceremony will be at the Lions Club and the Troop could express their appreciation then.  Carla felt the Troop could recognize them at the ceremony but an acknowledgement now of the donation would be more appropriate. Dorothea motioned the treasury report approved as reported, Mark seconded.  Committee approved the report.
Equipment:  Gregg stated the bumper of the trailer and one of the stoves needed repairs.  Mark explained that the trailer had hit a post at the last campout.  Gregg stated he would do the repairs himself.
SPL Report:  ASPL reported the Troop function as "good".  Although not present for the Court of Honor, he stated he had heard that it went well.
Upcoming Activities/Campouts:  Mark stated the PLC had recommended the following merit badges be taught at Troop meetings this year:  Railroad, Shotgun, Art, Communications or Computers.  He stated he did not have a Merit Badge Counselor for Art.  It was suggested to have an art teacher teach the merit badge.  Carla suggested an existing merit badge counselor hold the class and have the art teacher as a guest speaker to teach the class.
Mark discussed changes in Troop camping.  He stated before the last campout, everyone going met at the Church and ate pizza before traveling.  Instead of building an entry at the campsite, they built a hammock stand capable of holding him.  It took the Scouts a couple of tries but he felt they enjoyed it.  He stated 5-6 Scouts attended the last campout.  They had a BBQ cook-off and had the pool all to themselves.
August 18:  Operation School Supply- need more Scouts to sign up; will meet at the Church at 8 am
August 20:  Troop meeting- need large shirts and large slingshot
August 25:  Eagle project- Scout will make an announcement at the Troop meeting
Randy stated he received an email from Father Skip requesting help in cleaning the garage on Aug. 25.  Mark recommended any Scout not participating in the Eagle project could assist with the garage clean up.  John stated he would be there, Gregg stated he would show up also.
September 3: Flag posting- need Scouts to sign up
September 7-9:  Campout at Huntsville- Scouts will hike the Lone Star Trail
September 10:  Troop meeting- cook donuts
September 15:  tentative date for Cub Scout Spaghetti dinner
September 17:  Troop meeting- make Patrol flags.  Dorothea asked if the Patrol already had a flag, do they need to make another.  Mark stated it is a requirement for new Scouts but they could add to or update the existing flag.
Randy asked if the Troop was changing the day of the meetings from Monday to Tuesday. He needs to give a schedule to the Church for their calendar to reserve a place for the Troop to meet.  Carla will make a call to the registered Scouts to see what day is best for the Troop meetings.  She will let Randy know by Friday so he can notify the Church.  Dorothea reminded Randy that AAD meets on Mondays from 6:30 pm until 7 pm and will need room 118 for that time slot.
October 15:  Main Event- $9/person; video games, bowling
October 19-21:  Campout at Brazos Bend- bike hike
October 27:  Halloween Carnival at Mary Queen
October 29:  Troop meeting- give speeches for Troop elections
November 12:  Troop meeting- induction of elected leaders
November 16-21:  Fall Camp? 
Gregg asked for the date of the Merit Badge Academy.  Carla stated she would check to see if it was occurring and on what dates. 
Adjournment:  The next meeting is September 19, 2007 at Friendswood Library.  The meeting adjourned at 8 pm.