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Scout Troop 187 Committee Meeting
January 3, 2001
Present: Dick Shaffer, Reid Cornwell, Bill Marvin, Tom Koch, Charlie Simpson,
Jerry Rawles, Ev Thomas, Robyn Cornwell
Ev Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of 12/6/00 minutes. Motion, seconded, approved.
A. Scoutmaster’s Report: Dick Shaffer
Christmas Party: The second annual Christmas party, December 18th,
was a great success. Dick recommends that it be done again next year.
a. Gene Dayton from the Nordic Center presented passes to those scouts and
adults who helped with trail work in the fall
b. Polar Bear patches were awarded to scouts and adults attending the Air
Force Academy weekend in November
c. 2nd Annual Boy Scout Trivia contest was received well by scouts
d. Lee Edwards presented a continuous slideshow documenting various events
during the summer and fall
John Wood: (24 year old from Michigan, wants to help troop)
a. Currently employed as a mechanic- pipefitter
Needs to do some community service
Committee recommends non-boy contact until more is known about him. Maybe he
could help with trailer shelves, washing and waxing trailer
Josh Mirto: New Eagle Scout.
a. Not currently registered as a scout as he is 18. Dick recommends that he
be an assistant scoutmaster. He needs to fill out an adult leader
application and could be in charge of the New Boy patrol.
b. Committee had some concerns around training and felt that that
training should take place prior to adult leadership.
c. Dick has his Eagle certificate and card. The Committee felt that it
should be framed for him. The Committee also agreed that the troop should
buy each boy that earns the Eagle Rank, an Eagle Packet and a $50.00 savings
bond. A Court of Honor needs to planned (flag ceremony, speaker, and
reception) and Charlie Simpson agreed to assist in the planning due
significant experience with such events.
Boreas Pass Hike:
a. 8 boys and 3 adults (18 year old Eagle Scout included) attended. Six of
the boys were Life Scouts. Three boys were on cross country skis and
remaining were on snowshoes. Skiers were much faster than
those on snowshoes.
Temperature was approximately -10° with winds gusting up to 60 mph.
Boys had a good time. They cooked dinner and breakfast in the hut and had
two meals on the trail.
Minor disaster occurred. Two boys got behind. Leaders went ahead and boys
arrived at the hut approximately 1½ hours behind others. Josh Mirto was one
of these boys and should be commended for staying with the other boy until
reaching the hut.
Much was learned:
On all future hikes, there will be an adult in the front and one at the
rear. "The troop will proceed as quickly as its slowest member"
philosophy.
Arduous hike, greater than anticipated, all water froze about halfway
so last of hike finished without water.
Weather was very windy and cold. Adult leaders need to do a risk
analysis (first aid kit, emergency kit, etc.)
Purchase the Hut Handbook @ $12.95 and add to library.
Physical preparation- conditioning, mountaineering training.
Do backpack checks for non-essential items.
Increase number of backpacking trips to increase knowledge and
experience.
Purchase or borrow two radios for better communication in case of
emergency. Bill said he would investigate price, quality, battery life,
etc.
Committee agreed to pay for Hut Handbook and felt that the troop
Might want to invest in the Goat Book and Ockpaik (cold
weather camping handbook).
B. Activities: Tom Koch
Boreas Pass Snowshoe Hike: Boys paid $15.00 @ and troop will
pay $39.00 for three adults.
Camp Alexander: 25 spots reserved for camp with 5 spots reserved
for
High Adventure program.
Freezoree: Need to have scouts sign up to get an accurate count.
Cross Country Ski Hike: In February or March. One day event.
2nd Annual Winter Biathlon: (1/20/01 at Rifle Gap) $5.00
per person. One day activity including rifles and archery. Great parent/ child
activity.
Troop 105: (2/10 – 2/11/01, Granby)- "Running of the
Snowsnakes"
a. $25.00 for scouts and $35.00 for leaders
b. Events include a scout skills race (knots, first aid, lashing, etc.)
c. Runs in conjunction with Silver Creek Scout Ski & Sample Day
Participation Commitment Sheet: Tom feels we need to ask the boys
fill this out to determine interest and numbers for various activities.
Committee felt that we did not have to participate in all of these events.
Maybe include some of these in Annual Plan for next year.
Den 6: (Nancy’s group) would like to visit the troop on Feb. 26th
Parent Handbook: Tom would like all members to review handbook. He
would like to have it ready for Crossover (April/ May).
C. Christmas Tree Sales: Ev Thomas for Travis Bennett
1. Gross Receipts $12,181.00
Expenses $ 6,450.00
Approximate Net $ 5,700.00
558 boy hours
Things that went well:
Advertising (at least twice, newspaper & radio)
Trailer was warm and lighted
Fencing (deterred any theft)
Parking (ample for customers)
Dan Johnson (TOP Salesman)
Sold out (trees and wreaths)
Signage
Time card system
Need to improve:
Have tree stands available for purchase
Inventory control (know exact # of trees)
Written procedures for record keeping/ accounting
Guest book (names and addresses of customers)
Signage prior to lot to give motorists advanced notice (need to ask Town)
Sales training for scouts
Too many kids just dropped off by parents
Add tree disposal as a service
Needed more of fantastic lodgepole trees
Needed more of the expensive trees (Balsams or Frasier furs)
Presales?
Need to start planning no later than May, 2001
Travis should be commended. He did a great job!
D. Advancement: Reid Cornwell
1. Need to review Salesmanship merit badge and see what
requirements scouts may have earned
Hiking merit badge requirements being met during other activities or
events.
Reid would like accurate information as to what troop activities contribute
to advancement. He would also like to see learning and fun linked more often.
E. Equipment: Bill Marvin
1. Burners have strict regulations, need to adhere closely to them.
Inventory of trailer completed. Tents need to be sent to Cabelos
for repairs, hose needs repair, and we are missing two tents.
Bill feels we need to develop and use a check out system for equipment.
Shelving: Bill will draw up plans. BBC offered to help with
materials.
Committee wants to know what needs cleaning, what do we need for 2001, what
is still at Snowbridge?
F. Treasurer’s Report: Kate Johnson
1. Checking Account $10,988.00
Savings Account $ 4,460.00
See attached financial statement.
Dues for 2001: $130.00 per scout. Boys crossing over in April/
May
will have $30.00 of dues applied to summer camp
Boys who do not pay are welcome to all meetings but may not attend
activities
Invoices will be provided monthly as long as a scout owes dues.
G. Old Business
1. None
H. New Business
1. Recharter: Reid will generate recharter forms electronically. Boy and
leader information must be correct. Quality Unit requires
$7.00 registration
$2.40 insurance
$9.00 Boys’ Life
$18.40 TOTAL w/ pins ~ $20.00 per boy
I. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 7th, 2001 at 7:00
p.m.
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