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October Committee Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2008
ATTENDEES: Earl, Michelle, Rebecca, Eric, Donna, Mark, Vince, Cindy, Jim, Peter, Jen & Lou
I. Michele: Welcomed committee members and introductions made to new members and positions being held by the new members. Jen Vitali will be taking Secretary role. Sarah has decicded to take on a Co-Den leader role with Mark. Lou Vitali is Tiger Den Leader and Vince Lyons will be the new assistant Cubmaster.
II. We have succeeded and surpassed the qualifying goal of 54 registered boys. There are 59 scouts currently registered which goal was reached at the last recruiting event. Pack will be receiving Pinewood Derby cars for free. Michele congratulated and thanked everyone for their efforts.
III. Discussion of available T-shirts how best way to sell them. Michele suggested to keep t-shirts at the pack meeting. If Den leaders would like they can take orders @ their meetings.
TREASURER’S REPORT : Rebecca
1. Council Account Balance $138.77, Balance Pack Account $2096.95.
2. Review of New Budget- Michele: 2007- Show-n-sell we made $2056, 2008 we made $1717; $339 less this year. We need to make $8832 to balance the budget. Budget was revised to take out Leader Training and possibly the Pinewood Derby; as we will not be paying for this event. Michele found a new person to run the event for free. Need to consider budget as we go forth and possibly other fundraisers events.
CUBMASTER REPORT : Earl
1. Introduced Baloo’s Bugle mainly to the new leaders to use this as a guide to activities for the pack meeting. Use the ideas for theme of the month, opening activities and skits. It’s available on the pack website.
Assignments are on the website for Den’s.
Den 6 – Gathering
Den 7 – Opening
Den 1 – Closing
Den 3 – Clean up
Cobra – Snack
Every den is to have a skit, song, jokes whatever to perform in front of pack meeting.
2. Note about clean up: After the pack meeting boys and or sibling should not be running around. We need to maintain a good standing relationship with CPC.
3. Please email any awards on Fri. Oct. 16th to Vjlyons@gmail.com and cc Earl. Vince will be taking on task.
4. October pack meeting will be uniform inspection. Leaders please attend with your uniforms. Check website for the list of how uniform should look.
5. Leader Training: Training schedule handed out along with each leader profile of their training thus far and what is needed. We are Quality Unit Pack and should have 100% trained leaders. Training should be done by Thanksgiving.
6. Working on Den Chiefs for each Den.
PACK EVENTS – Michele
1. Roundtable – Oct. 14 @ CPC 7:30. Leaders should attend at least 4 in their year. Lots of great ideas for leaders to use.
2. Pack Meeting Oct. 21st Popcorn money is due.
3. Shark Patrol is working on their Scholar activity badge and they are doing a book drive. Please bring a used book to the next pack meeting.
4. Committee Meeting: November 2nd, 7pm @ Messiah
5. Camping: Possible weekend 8th-9th. Need to find a place, possible Hawk Mtn. Please ask parents if they are interested. This will be a busy weekend as it is the same weekend as the Veteran’s Day Parade in West Chester on the 9th. Time TBA. Class A uniforms for the parade.
6. Council Roundtable event on November 11th, 7:30 @ CPC. Don’t miss this continuing education event.
7. November Pack meeting is 25th @ 7pm.
8. Scouting for food drive bags will be handed out at the October pack meeting. Can goods to be collected and donated to CPC
COUNCIL EVENTS - Michele
1. Learn Not to Burn: October 11th @ Kimberton Fire Co. Register on line. Cost is $15.00 per scout. Registration online @ cccbsa.org
2. Camp Hall-o-Ware has been cancelled.
3. Thanksgiving Day Parade: Sign up @ October Pack Meeting. Boys walk in front of Santa this year. Talk to families about participating. Class A uniforms required: no jackets.
UPCOMING EVENTS- Michele
1. Downingtown Christmas Parade: December 13th 1-3 pm. (date tentative)
2. Caroling @ St. James: December 17th 6:30-8pm. Dens can make ornaments and treats for the residents.
3. Pinewood Derby Workshop: January 10th 8:30-11:30 @ CPC
4. Pinewood Derby Day: February 14th
5. Blue and Gold Banquet: February 24th
Good Turn for America – Rebecca
Would like to Pack 23 to participate in gathering items for the Humane League of Lancaster. Gather items shelter could use for the animals ie: blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, toys, food etc. March would be a great time due to many kittens and puppies born at that time and supplies become depleted.
Popcorn dates:
10/11 Take orders and all monies due at Pack meeting
11/11 Take Order deliveries to dens: Need to talk to Todd for an alternate date; may need to change
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