Parent Meeting Minutes
Grace Lutheran Church
Yorktown Heights, NY
Present:
15. Roger N.
16. Bob R., Equipment Coordinator
17. Michael S., Sr.
18. Zoltan S.
19. Rita S., Treasurer
20. Leland T.
21. Janet T.
22. Dave Z.
Meeting chaired by Peter H., Committee Chairman.
Meeting was called to order about 7:40 p.m.
Eagle Scout Leadership Service
Project Proposal
Scoutmaster Chris L. introduced Life Scout Karl R. who
presented his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Proposal. Karl proposed doing trail construction at
the Hunterbrook Linear Park in Yorktown.
This is the same park where Roderick K. did his Eagle project. After Karl answered questions and parents
discussed his proposal, Karl’s project was approved by the parents. Karl plans to begin and finish his project
this fall.
Treasurer’s Report
Rita S., Treasurer, distributed our troop’s year-to-date
balance sheet dated 9/1/05. The current
balance is $4,233.20.
Council still needs to send Rita the scouts’ Bowl-O-Ree
money, which will be put into the individual scout accounts. Money from the scout accounts may be used by
the scout to purchase scouting equipment or to pay scouting fees, such as
summer camp. Scout account deposits
come from the scout portion of the Bowl-O-Ree fees and Popcorn sales.
Scoutmaster’s Report
Scoutmaster Chris L. talked about the small US flags that
our scouts folded last week. Each
folded flag was put into a small plastic bag with a note that says, “A flag for
your pocket so you can always carry a little piece of home. We are
praying for you and we are proud of you. Thank you for defending our
country and our freedom." Each
note was signed (first name only) by a scout who wrote his Boy Scout rank next
to his name. Scoutmaster L,’s son,
Christopher, is currently serving in the US Marines Corps in a dangerous area
in Iraq. The flags will be mailed to
Christopher in Iraq, and he will distribute the flags to his fellow Marines.
Parents were reminded that scouts and adults must sign up before the deadline for events/activities.
Stephen G. still needs to schedule his Eagle Scout Court of Honor.
Seven Life Scouts (Paul M., Kevin K., Rick D., Jason L., Jarryed S., Roderick K., and Joe P.) have completed their Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects, but need to complete some merit badges and/or write up their Eagle project before their Eagle Scout Board of Review.
Three Life Scouts will be ready soon to present their Eagle Scout proposal.
Committee Chairman’s Report
Thunderbird Games
October 13-15, 2006
We had a total of 13 scouts and 10 adults participants. Our troop ran the bouncing ball game at the
Thunderbird Games. Several scouts
camped overnight on Friday and/or Saturday night and worked on rank
requirements. The scouts “had a blast”.
Leadership Weekend
September 29-October 1, 2006
14 scouts participated.
The weekend went well and the scouts learned a lot. The troop needs to use the patrol method
more. Future leadership plans are being
worked on.
New patrols have been formed by Jamie C., our future
Scoutmaster. The Eagle patrol wants to
change its name.
Our troop will not participate this year in Council’s popcorn sale or its Scouting for Food project.
Only a few scouts have registered. There was a discussion as to why the registration is low. Parents said their sons have busy schedules, and some scouts and parents did not know details about the weekend. The deadline for signing up was extended to Wednesday.
It is a scout’s responsibility read the troop website often and to sign up for events/activities.
Council Klondike January 26-28, 2007
This will be an overnight event at Camp Smith.
Communication among the boys needs to be improved.
Trip to Washington, D. C. Spring 2007
The dates are to be decided. Planning needs to begin as soon as possible. There is a lot that can be done in the
Washington area, so a long weekend will be required. Volunteers are needed to organize this troop trip.
A volunteer is needed within 60 days to become the new troop apparel coordinator to replace Candace C. Candace’s son is in the 12th grade, and she will cease being the troop apparel coordinator soon.
Troop hats that were sold this year were defective and will be replaced. The defective hats were stored in the church’s attic and were probably damaged by being in prolonged high heat conditions. A sign up for those who need a replacement troop hat will be put on the troop’s website.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 p.m.
Next Parent Meeting
Our next Parent Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2006 beginning at
7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.
Respectfully submitted by Mrs. Margaret L., Committee Member