April 2001 Committee Minutes

     The meeting was called to order at 7:41 P.M. by Chair Dave Heutchy

     Introductions were made and committee information given for new
parents.

     In attendance were Gary Bruno, Greg Cannon, Chris Clark, Dave
Crowell, Cathy Cunningham, Katie Hanzeli, Angela Hartman, Dave Heutchy,
David Hutchinson, Pete Logar, Carol Malama, Dick Maloney, John Monday,
John Montegary, Kathy Morey, Molly Murphy, Carl & Charlee Prichard,
Susann Staton, Gay Wade, Ann Werner, Ken Wright, Doug Wollen, Judy Xia
and three visiting parents from Pack 407.

MINUTES:  The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as written.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Reported by Carol Malama.  The beginning balance as
of 7 March 2001 was $11,175.31.   Income was $2,105.00, mostly from
Summer Camp deposits.  There were no expenses.  The ending balance as of
10 April 2001 was $13,280.31.  We owe a reimbursement to Don Morris, who
paid the Summer Camp deposit to the Council.  A Super Outing payment is
also coming up.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
 Summer Camp:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  We have received money from
all theboys for available slots. We have space for 35 boys and 6
adults.  We can handle 40 boys.  Can we add more?  We could possible
share a site with another troop, combine with a smaller troop, etc.
There may be more room if anyone drops out.  We are in Turner this year.

Uniforms:  Reported by Katie Hanzeli.  We need shirts.  We will
reimburse anyone for purchases made for the uniform box.
Woodcutting:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  There is still wood at St. John
the Baptist Catholic Church.  We sold four loads last time.  More
discussion was deferred.
Scouting For Food:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  Bob Rothschilds and Brian
Easton ran it this year for the two weekends.  The boys picked up around
900 items which is a pretty good collection.  We need a chair for 2002.
Welcome:  There was a New Parent Orientation last week.  A film was
shown about equipment.  The new parents liked it.
Scoutline:  Reported by Katie Hanzeli.  Call Mrs. Hanzeli if you’d like
information put on Scout Line.  Mr. Heutchy explained other means of
troop communication:  the website, white signup book, Skull &
Crossbones, the green mail box.
Youth Protection:  Reported by Dave Crowell.  The Youth Protection video
will be shown on Tuesday, 15 May at 7:00 pm at St. James.  There is a
two hour presentation for adults then a 1/2 hour film for kids.  Joyce
Froisland, from Council will present the film.  It covers situations
boys may encounter.  The boys will see the film with their parents’
permission.
Advancements:  Reported by Gary Bruno.  “This job is fun!” says Mr.
Bruno.  It is an opportunity to get to know the kids and the parents.
We are invited to come and chat.  We now have the software “Troop Master
2000”.  We will be able to transfer records directly to council.
Hopefully it can be used for recharter.
 About 100 merit badges were earned at the Merit Badge Clinic.  Two
scouts received Horsemanship.  Merit badges can be earned anytime but
the major focus is after the 1st Class rank.  Check the website for
counselors and merit badges.
 Mr. Bruno is thinking about a quarterly newsletter with a “Merit Badge
of the Month”.  The goal is to pump up interest in merit badge work,
especially with the unusual ones.
 The Court of Honor is Tuesday, 8 May 2001.  The potluck begins at 6:30
pm.  Bring food and utensils.  The COH begins at 7:30 pm.  There will be
outing reports and a slide show.
Website:  Reported by Dave Hutchinson.  The website is very impressive.
The troop roster was recently added.  It is an encrypted file.  Click
the link and give the password.  For security purposes, the password is
not listed here.  Please see Doug Wollen for it.  Hopefully, outing
signup sheets will be added by the next meeting.  It can’t be done right
now.  A hard copy will still be available at meetings for those without
internet.  The leader of the outing will be responsible for coordinating
the hard copy with the website.  As of this afternoon, the site has had
311 visitors.    Permission slips are still needed for email link for
leaders and for photos without names to be published.
PLC:  Reported by Ken Wright.  Cameron is doing well as SPL.  Mr. Wright
has a book to suggest to him.  Mr. Hanzeli and Mr. Brooten are also
working with him.
Outing Planning:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  There are checklists in the
signup notebook.  A couple of recent outinga missed some things from
the checklist.  The boys must be diligent.  Parents should be aware of
the requirements if your boy is heading an activity.  The list is also
on the website.
Troop Guide Coordinator:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  John Monday
volunteered for this position.  He is also the acting Scoutmaster at
summer camp this year.

 There were no reports for Transportation, Firewood Sales, Friends of
Scouting, Chartered Organization, Mom & Me, Round Table, Scheduling or
Patrol Parents.

OUTINGS
Scouting For Food:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  It went really well this
years since it was run by committee.
Crater Lake:  Reported by Dave Heutchy:  A couple of preparatory outings
have been held in the last month.  Dandy Pass was very wet.  There was 1
1/2 inches of rain at 4100 feet while they were there.  This was Mr.
Heutchy’s “Most Miserable Outing.”  They took a wrong road, too.  The
boys did well.  There was an overnighter two weeks ago at Lake Louise
and they tried the skins.  There was no trouble.  This coming Monday,
they will be leaving for Crater Lake.  They are getting lots of snow
there now.  Four boys and three adults are signed up to go.
Ape Caves:  Reported by Dick Maloney.  It was fun and the kids were
great.  There were about 30 kids and 10 adults.  It snowed.  They had a
snowball fight.  There was no rain or snow during the campout.
Adult Leadership Training:  There is at least one adult attending.

OTHER BUSINESS:
T-shirts:  Reported by Katie Hanzeli.  Kieran Nienow would like an adult
to spearhead the ordering of summer camp t-shirts.  Mrs. Malama
suggested that the troop airbrush their own.  Another idea was to have
Kathy Nelson of Dugan’s come and present ideas to the boys.  Another
idea was to have a generic troop t-shirt that can be adjusted according
to the event or outing.  Mrs. Malama will talk to Kieran and Mrs.
Hanzeli will talk to Mr. Brooten about the ideas.
Survivor Outing:  Reported by Ken Wright.  There are troop rumblings
about having a survivor outing for the older boys.  He is looking at
July and August.  A merit badge can be earned.  It is an advanced outing
and it can challenge them.  The boys have to fend for themselves for a
night.  Some classes can be done ahead and then off they go.  If they
come out alive, they get the badge.  We need a place to do it, where the
boys can cut trees for making shelters.
Volunteers:  Volunteers are need for the following troop positions:
Summer Camp Coordinator, Scouting for Food Coordinator, and Activity &
Sign-up Book Coordinator.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 11, 20-21:  Adult Leader Training
April 16 - 21:  Crater Lake Backcountry Ski Trip
April 21 - 22:  Lena Lakes
April 27:  H.O.M.E. Dinner
May 5 - 6:  Kennedy Hot Springs
May 11 - 12:  Pre Camporee
May 19 - 20:  Preliminary Climb
June 1 - 3:  District Camporee
June 9 - 10:  Mt. Rainier Climb

Next Court of Honor: Tuesday, 8 May 2001
    Potluck at 6:30 pm - bring a main dish AND a salad OR dessert.
    Court of Honor is  at 7:30 pm

Next Parents’ Meeting: Tuesday, 12 June 2001, 7:30 pm

Meeting was adjourned at 8:44 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Katie Hanzeli, Secretary