June 2001 Committee Minutes

     The meeting was called to order at 7:42 P.M. by Chair Dave Heutchy

     Introductions were made and committee information given for new parents.

     In attendance were Kent Brooten, Dave Crowell, Jany Domingo, Katie
Hanzeli, Robin Hart, Al Hartman, Lori Helzer, Dave Heutchy,  Dianne
Massey, John Monday, Kathy Morey, Don Morris, Lisa Palmer, Carl
Prichard, Eddie D. Rogers, Chris Saunders, Mike Thompson, Steve Trott,
Ann Werner, and Ken Wright, .

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

TREASURER’S REPORT:  There was no Treasurer’s report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
 Summer Camp:  Reported by Don Morris.  John Monday has volunteered to
be our future Summer Camp coordinator.  Mr. Morris and Mr. Monday will
do the job jointly this year.  The last payment has been made to
council.  Fifty scouts are signed up.  There are still two spots
available.  We have a second campsite, in addition to Turner:  Mount
Olympus B.  Physical forms, Class I & II are required, no exceptions.
The scout must have had a physical within the last three years.
Permission slips and conduct forms are also required.  Forms are
available at our website as well as additional information and lists of
things to bring and not to bring.  See also the council site.  The dates
are Sunday, 8 July through Saturday, 14 July.  Meet at Mr. Brooten’s on
8 July at 11:00 am.  There are good merit badge opportunities at camp
along with opportunities for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class
rank advancements.  Each scout must earn one merit badge or ten
requirements toward a rank advancement for us to receive Honor Troop.
Camp dates for next year will be the third week in July at Ranger.  See
Mr. Morris if you have questions.
Transportation:  Reported by Mike Thompson.  We will need 16 or 17
drivers to take scouts to camp on 8 July and to bring them home on 14
July.
Uniforms:  Reported by Katie Hanzeli.  Uniforms are required for camp.
See Mrs. Hanzeli if you need help in getting one.
Youth Protection:  Reported by Dave Crowell.  Only three or four parents
were at the parent film.  Can we get another session?  The adult session
is two hours, the scout session is 1/2 hour.  We are required to show
them once a year.  The council coordinator comes and show them.  We need
to reserve the time and films ahead.  We’ll try for September.
Welcome:  Reported by Chris Saunders. The meeting scheduled for the end
of June is cancelled due to conflicts.    It will be rescheduled.  Two
meetings have been held so far; one was packed.  See Mrs. Saunders if
you have questions.
Communication:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  The troop has many methods
for communicating information:  Scoutline, the green mail box, the
website (www.bsatroop474.org) , which also has on it the troop history
and the Skull & Crossbones (to access personal information, a password
is required), Mr. Brooten’s emails and  SPL phone trees.  For particular
questions, call the committee chair.
Scoutline:  Reported by Katie Hanzeli.  Call Mrs. Hanzeli if you’d like
information put on Scout Line or to check for outing return times.
TLC:  Reported by Ken Wright.  Troop meetings are currently scheduled
two months in advance at this point.  Mr. Wright explained that the TLC
is a means of training leaders.

Mom & Me:  Reported by Dave Heutchy.  We have not been involved lately
due to scheduling issues.
Troop Schedule:  Available on the website.
Troop Guide Dad:  Reported by John Monday.  The new boy patrols have a
new patrol leader each month.  Parents need to help their patrol leader
scout to fulfill their duties.  Each patrol has an assistant scout
master or a troop guide overseeing the patrol and helping the patrol
leaders to move forward with his responsibilities.

 There were no reports for Advancement, Woodcutting, Firewood Sales,
Friends of Scouting, Chartered Organization, Round Table, Troop Website,
Scheduling or Patrol Parents.

SCOUTMASTER’S REPORT
Elk Feed:  The rules have changed this year and one person must be
certified as a volunteer.  We need a volunteer to figure out the
requirements and facilitate their completion.  Dianne Massey
volunteered.
Skull & Crossbones:  The appendices supposed to be on the web site are
not there.  Mr. Brooten has copies for those who want them.
Phone List:  The list is now on the website.
Camporee:  The boys did superbly, probably the best ever.  Mr. Brooten
didn’t attend.   Awards will be presented at the next Court of Honor.
Tyke Hike Prep:  This weekend.  Meet at 5:50 pm at Mr. Brooten’s on
Friday.  Departure is at 6:00 pm.  A pack inspection is required.  Make
arrangements with your Troop Guide.
Taylor River:  There is also a two night outing in conjunction with the
Tyke Hike Prep.  See Jake Logar.
Patrol Dads:  Volunteers are needed to fill the roll of Patrol Dad (or
Mom) for the Bulls and the Scorpions.

OUTINGS
Crater Lake:  The participants made it all the way around this year in
challenging conditions.
Camporee:  See Scoutmaster’s Report.
Mt. Rainier:  The participants didn’t summit this year due to winds,
white out conditions and snow.  Another attempt will be made in August.
Boys who are interested should contact Mr. Brooten.

OTHER BUSINESS:
Volunteers:   A volunteer is needed to coordinated the 2002 Scouting for
Food.  Mr. Heutchy explained the responsibilities for this job.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 15 - 17: Backpacking Trip
June 16 - 16:   Tyke Hike Prep
July 8 - 14: Summer Camp

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

The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,
 

Katie Hanzeli