September 23, 2014 Troop Committee Minutes
In attendance were: April, Don, Shandon-dy, Jen, Tammy, Mike, CJ, John
Finances
There is $26 outstanding, it was from recycling.
Kayak money from August trip should be turned in.
Wendy’s night netted $116 profit. They allow groups to have fundraiser nights quarterly, so after October 1st we could have another fundraiser there (only on Mondays or Tuesdays, as is their policy).
Corvette Show – There was a discussion about how making a schedule ahead of time would make working much smoother. Boys could work in 2 hour shifts with a sign up sheet. Extra nacho supplies need to be returned to Sam’s Club.
Baked potato dinner date is needed.
Fundraising
Popcorn fundraiser is due in October (see more details below).
Unit Commissioner’s Report
Popcorn orders are due at Headquarters on Monday, October 20th. We need the troop orders by the Tuesday, october 14th meeting. It will be picked up Friday, November 7th in Williamsport. The boys get 35% profit. If 15% of the troop raises over $800 then they boys earn 3% more profit.
Rechartering is November 8th. We need to get packet at council office by October 2nd or John can get it after that.
We need to set a date for Friends of Scouting by November 8th.
We were reminded to watch our Youth Protection expiration dates and re-take the online class as needed.
There is a possibility that the United Way might begin supporting Boy Scouts again.
Training Report
No report
Advancement Report
No report
Equipment Report
We need to replace axes and saws, in particular an ax handle and a bow saw.
Service and Good Turn
We need a litter pick up date. Remember to call John so he can report it to PennDot!
Up-Coming Activities
Camp Minsi Open House: October 11th
Tentative date for litter pick-up: October 19th.
Baked Potato Fundraiser: check with Pastor Rice
November – Father/Son Campout
December – Indoor Rock Climbing
Jan/Feb – Klondike Derby at either Camp Brûlée (Jan) or Camp K (Feb)
Scoutmaster Minutes
Discussion about getting coordinating tents for group camping events. (3 man tents at Dick’s Sporting Goods for approx. $30)
Meeting Adjourned