Troop 187

Committee meeting

Upper Blue Elementary

January 9, 2002

Attending: Bill Bartels, Ev Thomas, Mark Saldivar, Tom Koch, Bill Marvin, Ira Redner, Robyn Cornwell, Lee Edwards

I. Meeting called to order at 7:03 by Robyn Cornwell

II. Approval of minutes from last meeting

A. November 7th Committee meeting minutes, motion to approve minutes made by Ira Redner and seconded by Mark Saldivar. December 5th Minutes motion to approve with corrections by Lee Edwards, Ev Thomas 2nd.

III. Scoutmaster Report - Tom Koch

A. December was spent on the tree lot. Not much else to report.

B. Upcoming events:

1. In February a local snow campout will take place. The Bear Claw patrol will be in charge. They will teach the younger scouts all that they have learned from their Okpik adventure. The camp will be a drive in but not too close to town so that the scouts will have the feel of wilderness camping. Tom Koch will ask Stan Miller to use his property for the event.

C. A Biathlon will take place at Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery on January 12th. Scouts that are 13 may enter. Scouts that are younger may go but not compete. The boys that compete will work towards their rifle and archery badge. Boys wanting to go will meet at 7:00 and return at 4:00.

D. Those wishing to get their First Aid certificate can do so at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. If they pass, the course will be paid for.

E. There will be an executive board meeting on the 26th of January.

F. There will be an Assistant Scoutmaster meeting one week from today to be held at the Blue.

G. Parent night will be held on February 18th. Tom Koch will need help from parents to make it a success. Refreshments could include cookies, cake, punch, coffee. Robyn Cornwell will get together with Lynn OÆConner and discuss a potluck event.

IV. Outdoor / Activities Report - Mark Saldivar

A. Okpik 2002 was a great success. 9 went. 6 scouts and 3 adults. The group built 4 snow caves. All gear was packed in on sleds. The weather was cold and windy but no snow. It was a good experience for all..

A discussion ensued about Garret Pearson. He had intended to go but canceled at the last minute. Should he receive his money back? Ira Redner motioned that half of the cost should be charged. Ev Thomas mentioned that Garret should not pay because the situation was out of his hands. It was tabled until a review of the wording could be seen on the application form for the trip.

Project COPES at camp Tahosa. Those to attend must be 13 years old and a First Class scout. 10 boys and 2 adults to go. A deposit should be made for the trip. Motion made by Mark Saldivar and 2nd by Lee EdwardÆs. Total cost per individual is $270.00. $60 for registration and $25 is non-refundable. Scouts to pay their own way for this trip. Motion passed, discussion followed.

Robyn Cornwell mentioned the special Olympics at Copper Mountain on February 24th - 26th.

Registration should be done by February 11th. Those that work the event will get service hours.

B. Mark is going to look into the possibility of getting a reservation for C-Base for next spring of 2003. February 4th is registration deadline. 10-12 scouts to go with two adults. It is held in the 2nd week of April. There will be two crews. cost will be about $1000.00 per scout. Spending money is not included. Mark Saldivar made the motion and Ira Redner 2nded. Motion Passed. Discussion Followed.

C. A combined trip to the United and Lockheed facility in Denver to be scheduled three months in advance.

Ira said that before sign up, find out about what deposit is required, what would be the last date to be able to change the number of scouts, when the 1st deposit is required. Then it was amended to include Dates, deadlines, final costs and transportation. Ira made a motion, Mark 2nded. Motion was passed.

v. Treasurer Report - Ira Redner.

See handout.

A discussion about what the dues should be for this year. There should be an increase in unallocated troop expences since we will spend more. Robyn suggests 2 - 3 dollars more per scout. Ev Thomas motioned that the dues should be $120.00 for new scouts with a credit of $30.00 for camp. Mark Saldivar 2nd. Motion Passes.

Ira made a motion to credit John OÆConnerÆs account for supplying food for the banquet in the amount of $100.00. Mark Saldivar 2nd. Motion passes.

VI. Advancement Report - Ev Thomas.

COURT OF HONOR January 28th, 21 merit badges to be given out.

Board of Review: Need to call on the scouts not advancing. Several need to be called. Board to convene in February.

Awards to be given to Bob Koch and Morgan Cornwell for their action in Tom Kochs emergency in December. Ev will need the following; Letter of recommendation to Doug Pearson. Pictures of Bob and Morgan to send to Nationals.

VII. Training Report - Lee Edwards.

See Handout.

Ev Thomas mentioned Committee member training. This should include New essentials and a series of projects ending with a book on how to do it. Mark Saldivar 2nded. Motion passes. Discussion followed.

Junior Leader Training. Should be paid out of scouts account. It to be held on May 3rd which is a Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Denver for the boys in the Valley District. Discussion was held on who should pay for the Scout Master and Assistant Scout Masters. Should it be the troop or the Individual ? The Committee members will pay for themselves.

VIII. Equipment Report - Bill Marvin.

Bill is working on a list of equipment for Philmount. He will go through the equipment that we have, Pots, pans, Globes, have stoves repaired, water purifier, large shovels et... Bill wants to get a line item for all new equipment.

IX. Old Business.

.Thank you cards for the appropriate people who should receive them for making our tree sale a success. Robyn Cornwell will collect names and address and send out the thank yous. names to include are Robin Theobold, Julie Foster, owner of the trailer, the fencing people et...

XI. New Business.

Support for Philmount. The boys need to get their plan together. This should include the trip that they will take and their equipment list. The cost per scout is around $600.00

Rechartering and Fundraising. We will meet on another day to complete the details. Need to complete recharter by February 14th. We will meet on January 14th to discuss the recharter. Will set date for fundraising meeting at Mondays meeting. Need new ideas for fund-raiser.

XII. Adjournment. Robyn Cornwell, 9:50P.M. approved.