COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MARY QUEEN CATHOLIC CHURCH
December 13, 2007


Welcome and Introduction:  Karen presided over the meeting in Carla's absence.  The meeting called to order at 7 pm.  Those present:  Mark, Gregg, David F., Randy, Denise, Karen, Dorothea, Matthew D. and his parents
Previous Minutes:  No changes noted to the minutes.  Committee approved the minutes.
Treasury Report:  Denise reported $6836.17 in the Troop account as of November 30.
Rank Advancements:  The Troop cannot hold Court of Honor on January 14- room at Church already booked, trying to set COH for January 28.  Karen stated she could now submit advancements online directly to Council records.  She has printed out the records and is checking them against Troopmaster.
Fundraiser:  Denise stated the briskets are a go.  The rub down is on January 25 and pick up is January 26. The briskets are $35 each; $10 per brisket will go it the Scout's account that sells the brisket.  If the briskets are not picked up on the scheduled date, need a place for storing.  Dorothea volunteered the use of her freezer.  Denise said better bags were needed for packaging of the briskets this year.  She will use the same flyers as last year and will try to have them ready for this Monday.
Garage agreement:  It has been signed by Father Skip and Carla.
Recharter:  Council set up a Troop account and transferred the money from last year into that account.  Denise noted about 90% of those registered with the Troop last year have Rechartered.
Eagle Project:  Matthew D. presented his Eagle project to Committee.  His project will benefit Westwood Elementary and Bales Intermediate.  He will clear trees and shrubs from a 6' x 8' area between a patio and shed by the Nature Center.  He will place pavers in the cleared area and build benches for the existing tables so the students and teachers can eat outside and enjoy the Nature Center. He also plans to lay landscape railing along the path to hold the pea gravel in the pathway and fill in pea gravel as needed on the path. Suggestions made by Committee:  need an overview sketch showing the existing area and changes he plans to make; add to safety- steel toed boots, safety glasses, first aid kit; a cut list and a tool list; method of removal of trees and shrubs.  Committee suggested setting a date for the project to include a rain date and not limiting his cookie fundraiser to Valentine's Day.  It was also suggested that he build the benches at a different session than the one used to clear the area and set the pavers.  Additional tools were suggested by Committee.  Committee approved the project providing recommended changes were included in the project.
Calendar:  Mark asked Randy if the dates were correct for the Pack activities listed on the calendar; Randy stated he would check with the Pack.  No date set yet for the Cavalla trip in January.
Adjournment:  The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.