Boy Scout Troop 269

Committee Meeting

November 6, 2006

A.   Senior Patrol Leader: 30-60 Day / Annual Program Plan Brief

1.       Review of Past Month:

     Roses -Troop liked the requirements task they worked on in Troop meetings. Would like more of those activities, Also liked the Sliver Spoon and Golden Stake awards they are giving out at campouts now.  Enjoyed the Corn Maze Activity. Would be interested in doing that again.

Thorns - Need to go through Patrol Boxes - they all need to be re-organized

2.      Upcoming Month:

   Nov 13 Patrol Activities - should be contacted for next weeks activity by patrol leader
   Nov 20 - Troop Meeting / Open House - Working on Communications Merit Badge. All Troop parents are encouraged to attend the Troop Open House            
  Nov 27 - Troop meeting - working on requirements

3.      Following Month:

    Dec 4th - PLC will go to Carbones for a Holiday Party
Will work on Citizenship Merit Badge for Dec 11th Troop Meeting - either City Hall or another location (not Century)

Dec 11th - Troop Meeting - location TBD

Dec 17th Powderridge Ski Day

Dec 18th Court of Honor - Tentatively scheduled for KWMS

4.      Remaining Annual Plan:

 Jan  North Wind Adventure // Wilderness Survival

Feb Blue and Gold Banquet

5.      Needs/Approvals from the Committee:

Possible Ice Fishing Derby Trip in February to Glenwood, Mn

B.    Treasurer’s Report      

1.       Checking Balance:          $ ____________

2.      Camp Account Balance:    $ 2406.00

3.      Operating Capital:  $ ___________

4.      Budget

C.    Leadership Needs:

1.       Camping Coordinator:  Responsible for scheduling campouts and collecting fees

2.      Fund Raising Chair:  Responsible for coordinating the fundraisers conducted during the year.  Finding a coordinator unless a permanent one can be found to host one of the fund raisers annually.

3.      Fundraising Coordinators:  Work with the Fund Raising Chair to coordinate and run your specific event.

4.      Activities Coordinator:  Coordinate the additional activities that the PLC may plan through out the year.  Would be 4-6 one time events.

5.      Advancement Coordinator:  Joy Ellsworth will be taking over these duties. Thank you Joy!

D.   Old Business / Review Past Events: Thorns & Roses

1.       Troop Campout: Oct 7 – 9 PSR

a.     Overall good - thorn would be that if plans do change (like they did on this campout) the boys need to be kept informed and understand why things are changing.

2.      Wreath Sales:  Money Due 12/11

3.      University of Scouting: Oct 28

a.       Always something to learn - even if it's not what you expected. 

4.      Troop Campout: Nov 4-6 Stearns

a.      Good food - Fun Campout - especially the structure that was built. Boys enjoyed working together to build the 'tower'. Next year they might like to use the camp sites that go with the cabin.

E.     30 Day Planning: October

1.       Butter Braid Sales:

We are going to have the Butter Braids in the Spring

2.      OA Fall Fellowship: Nov 10-11

a.       Promotion needs to be conducted through the OA Rep and the PLC. 

3.      Wreath Delivery:  Nov 16 MAYBE changing to Nov 14th????

a.       Scouts must pick up their orders between 4:00 and 9:00.  There is no room to store product.

b.      Assistance will be need to break down the boxes in the afternoon.

POPCORN IS HERE!!!!

F.     60 Day Planning: November  
Veterans Memorial Dedication on Sat 11/11/06. Mr. Nye has put together some volunteers to help out at the dedication. About 930a-noon.

1.       December

a.       Activities: 

    Vertical Endeavors Climb - Merit Badge available to all ages Dec. 9th
PowerRidge Ski day - Dec. 17th

b.      Court of Honor: 12/18 (Kenwood Trail?)

2.      January

a.       1/19-21: North Wind Adv/Exp: We have slots scheduled.  Permission slips are due by Nov 20.

b.      _____________________________________________________________________

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G.     Long Range Planning:

1.       February Campout: Kiwanis 2/9-11

a.       Conduct a Merit Badge weekend that will allow Scouts to earn 2 merit badges.  Make a decision on what 4 merit badges will be offered but should be along the lines of collections or finger printing.

b.      This will be a cabin camping weekend.  Currently we have cabin 4, 5 and the Bat Cave (adults) reserved for sleeping and Gordon Hall.  Mr. Denn will allow us to use the Fox Den (addition) if it is not rented.  

2.      March Campout  16th,17th,18th
Discussed the possibility of going to the Wolf Center in Ely

3.      Summer Camp: 6/24-30

a.       Have a discussion about summer camp to include expectations, program needs and facilities.  
Some concerns brought up regarding meal availability at two of the possible summer camps. It was decided that the boys would probably benefit from a week of cooking and cleaning and it wouldn't be a reason not to choose one of these 2 camps. More to follow

H.   Finances (Funding the Troop):

1.       Applebee’s Fund Raiser: April 13 (John Bermel)

a.       This is a go - more to follow

2.      Twins Concessions:

a.       A study needs to be conducted of the Twins baseball concessions and other opportunities that would allow the boys or the troop to fund their camping experiences.

b.      Scouts must be 16 years old so we need to poll the parents and see if they are willing to work on their son’s behalf.

I.     Miscellaneous Business: Open Forum

J.    Scoutmaster Time: 

K.     Upcoming Events:

1.       Nov 4:  OLS I – FCA

2.      Nov 10:  OA Fall Fellowship

3.      Nov 14            :  Round Table @ Crossroads

a.       FFOS Training (TBD)

b.      OA: Unit Rep. Meeting

4.      Nov 18:  OLS I – PSR

5.      Nov 18:  SM/ASM Specific @ Valley Christian

a.       Pre-register by 11/11 w/Steve Carpenter (stevcar@frontiernet.net)

Next Committee Meeting: December 4 @ 8:00 Century Middle School.