Present:
New Committee Chairman Phil Reece, Terry & Judi Nichols, Ed Blondin, Sandy Schwartz, Andy
Shadrick, Al & Hans Fredrickson, MaryAnn Bushaw, Brian & Ronny Kemker,
Peggy Schuchard, Eric Schmidt, Dan Murphy, Max Cortright, and Jon Paul.
Treasurer’s
Report: Jon Paul presented the financial report.
A summary of the wreath/tree sales was included as well as a comparison
with the expenses/profits from the previous year.
Swimming: Last night was very successful.
There was good attendance, and the pool was adequate.
Terry requested permission to invite Troop 40 to join us for swimming.
Motion was passed. Few
Scouts go to McDonalds after the swimming.
Suggestions to discontinue it or change it to Burger King were discussed.
It was decided to go to Burger King next time.
Christmas
Tree Sales:
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407 trees
were recorded, but there was $200 extra. A
few trees were stolen, and only one check bounced.
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There is
more than a half box of netting left, so only one box will need to be purchased
for next year.
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Al
suggested putting up an appreciation sign for a few weeks after our sales
thanking patrons for their support.
A second suggestion was to put up a sign to advertise
wreaths for sale at the lot.
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The
American flag sign is in the Pauls’ chiropractic basement.
No one knows what happened to the blue tarps.
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The
fraser firs were brokered trees; Rick McCanse does not grow them himself.
Terry had requested larger trees, but 20 of them were the same size as
last year. The supplier reduced the
price on those 20 trees to $20 each.
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Discussion
was held about the supplier, who is retiring, and whether delivery of trees
should be staggered. Number of
trees to be bought must be ordered in August/September.
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Consideration
of buying “tree removal bags” next year … to be sold at a profit.
Kelco sells bags at 48/$44.00. Other
prices for bags will be explored. A
sign to advertise these would be needed.
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A
detailed report was handed-out.
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Ed
Blondin needed a check for $37.50 for Pack 429, who shared the proceeds of two
48”wreaths with us.
Prepare
for the Webelos Scouts:
Sandy presented information for the Webelos open house (1/29/02) and campout
(2/8-10/02).
It is important that advisors talk with all our Scouts about making the
Webelos scouts feel welcomed.
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A
detailed plan for the open house has been developed and was presented.
The troop trailer will need to be available.
Preparation with the Scouts will need to occur at the 1/15/02 meeting,
which cannot be at the Fire Station. The
night will involve a round robin of activities for the Webelos with Scouts
leading the activities and other Scouts guiding the guests through everything. Sandy will send invitations to the Webelos scouts.
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The
campout will be held at Lockwood Park on Feb. 8-10. Friday night would be just Scouts & advisors.
Webelos and parents will join us on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
Activities are planned for the rest of the day and Sunday morning.
The cost would be $5 per person. The
troop has a campout the following weekend; so leaders will work with fellow
Scouts to decide who will attend which campout (goal is for ½ of the troop at
each event).
The subcommittee has done excellent work, and their efforts are most
appreciated!
Merit
Badge Midway:
There are 5 advisors and 12 scouts registered for January 19 at Sauk Valley
college. All is prepared.
Location
of meetings: Will be decided after knowing how many new Scouts will be
joining.
Klondike
Derby:
The troop has been invited to lead an event on January 19 at Camp Indian trails
in Janesville.
Eric
Schmidt will explore this further.
Indian
Lore & Geology merit badges: MaryAnn is planning a one-day event to earn these two merit badges.
She will plan it for March, after any new boys become part of the troop.
Automotive
Insurance Proof:
Dan Murphy reminded members that details will be needed for our Annual Tour
Permit. Need drivers license
number, # of seat belts, and limits of liability from new members, or those with
different vehicles or coverage.
Philmont:
Information has been circulating by Bill via E-mail.
Troop 181 will have 16 Scouts eligible to go in July 2003. A down payment of $50 per person needs to be paid by January
31, 2002. Brian Kemker moved that
one of the crews be given to a troop in Cary, IL that has contact with Andy.
Motion passed. Bill will contact all the Scouts eligible to attend the
treks. Each crew will have its own
advisors (2-minimum & 4-maximum).
Hiking: Al is planning several more hikes. Al made a motion to buy patches for the Scouts who complete
the two hikes planned at Camp Lowden and Canyon Camp. Motion passed.
Lashing
Projects:
Al requested help in finding lashing projects.
The Pioneering Merit Badge pamphlet and an upcoming “Show &
Do” were suggested.
Trailers:
Eric will work with Dan and Jon to write an appropriate receipt for the
person storing our trailers.
Committee
Positions: Peggy will be our OA Advisor. We
still need an Advancement Chairman.
Brian
Kemker:
Many, Many Thanks for being the troop Committee Chairman, and Best Wishes in
Michigan!!!
He hopes to be back for Ronny’s Eagle Court of
Honor.
Adjourned at 8:25 p.m.