Pack 3025 Parents Meeting
Monday, March 11, 2019
1) Meeting called to order by
John Henry at 7:31 pm.
2) Attending:
David Arntz; John Henry; Chris Klaren; Jeff Patrick; Michael Smith
3) Review of
previous meeting minutes – February
meeting minutes approved
4) Reports:
·
Cubmaster
·
no report
·
Secretary
·
Review
pack schedule for next 3 months. Elks
parking at My Waterloo Days was added for June 7.
·
Health
forms, update. Health forms for 2 cub
scouts have not been received.
·
Treasurer
–
·
Pack financial
report: The
pack’s bank accounts total $5838.84, with sub accounts as follows:
$2799.46
general fund
$10.00
savings
$2746.14
scout accounts
$283.24
campership fund
Recent deposit is $340.90 for February can
drive. Recent expense is $29.92 for
reimbursement for new wheels for the gaga pit cart.
·
Reimbursement
of Blue/Gold expenditures – Past practice at Blue/Bold has been for families to
provide/donate side dishes, drinks, utensils, etc. Since the pack has increased in size
significantly in the last 2 years, this may be a financial burden for some
families. The group discussed the issue,
but did not come to any decision for future events, as we would like input from
families outside of this leadership group.
We will keep this item on the agenda.
·
Outdoor/activities
·
March 3
– Pinewood Derby, Blue/Gold banquet, report.
28 scouts, 8 siblings, and 4 adults registered for and raced at the Derby. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Blue/Gold
banquet, with a good variety of tasty dishes and treats. With the size of the pack lengthening the day’s
activities, we will look at separating the pinewood derby and Blue/Gold banquet
next year. The group reviewed a list of
improvement opportunities to consider for next year’s event.
·
May 4-5
– pack campout at Pine Lake State Park, Eldora, update. As described last month, the campsite is
reserved, and planning will take place in April.
· Sheriff’s office visit, update. Looking at potential dates in late spring and early summer. The sheriff’s office is asking us to submit a couple of dates to see what works for them. Mike is following up.
· Summer camp for new boy scouts, communications from Troop 29. Discussed importance of new Boy Scouts to attend summer camp to get them involved in the program.
·
Advancement
– advancement activities
· Webelos Crossover to Boy Scouts, update. Looking at a meeting in April or May. Currently targeting April 28.
·
Service Projects
·
Pop can
tabs for Ronald McDonald House, on-hold.
·
Chaplain
– Religious awards,
update. The religious medals have not
been received yet.
·
Training
– none
on the council calendar through the end of 2019
·
Equipment
–
crossover bridge, update. Design has
been selected. Materials will be
purchased, cut, and assembled (minus paint) this week.
·
Fundraising
– Last pop can drive, March 2, report.
o
Feb: $340.90 check received 3/6/19, deposited 3/7/19;
11 Scouts participating, $20.66 share per scout. Best February ever.
o
Mar: Estimated check $505, estimated $33.67/scout;
11 scouts participating. Estimate is
best guess as we did not have a split between bags of bottles and cans. Potentially the best March ever, with the
previous best of $283 in 2018.
·
Elks parking, update. The Waterloo Elks Lodge sent Chris an email
asking if the pack is interested is assisting with parking during Irish Fest,
August 2-4. The group reiterated their commitment
to this fundraiser and asked for a reply to express our interest. We will ask Troop 29 if they would like to
assist in part of this also.
·
Membership – no change since
last parents meeting
·
Round
Table Update – Following are some items from round table that was held the Thursday
after this parents meeting:
·
Cub
Scout Resident Camp – Sessions are being held June 20-23 and June 27-30. Badges and Awards for advancement will be
available for Grades 1, 2, and 3 (next school year). Webelos would not be able to earn awards as
they have their own resident camp (the viability is currently unknown as they
need a certain level of attendance to hold).
However Webelos are welcome to attend the Cub Scout camp to have fun,
but will not be able to earn badges and awards.
Cost per youth is $125 before Apr 15, $150 Apr 15 to June 1, and $175
after June 1. Leaders please contact
Chris for full registration and payment details if interested.
·
Unit commissioners – explanation of who they are and
what they do. Encouraged to invite them
to our meetings to see where they can help.
This could be a source for leader and committee member training.
·
2019
Gems, Minerals, and Fossils Show – April 7, noon – 5pm, Waterloo Center for the
Arts, fFree admission.
5) Old
Business
·
Recruiting for fall 2019. The group reviewed the background information
from last month, and have decided to stay with our intended course for fall
2019 to recruit both boys and girls for the pack, contingent on recruiting
female leaders for the girls dens. We
will work with St. Edwards School this summer to coordinate.
6) New
Business
·
No new business was discussed.
7)
Announcements
·
Next
parents meeting Monday, April 15, 2019 at The O.P. (on Ridgeway Ave across from
West High), meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
8) Adjournment
– Upon
having completed the evening’s business, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:28 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Klaren
March 16, 2019
Tabled items for future consideration:
·
Class B
shirts, bring to agenda when information is available (Brian)