May 2014 Committee Meeting Notes
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Discussion Notes
Attendees: Keith Moore, Joyce Moore, Kathy Kaelin, Jen Jirous, Phil Stafford, Lisa Woodard, Sandy Johnston, Will
Welcome
Correction from April’s Minutes: Scouts served at a Men’s Fellowship dinner, not breakfast.
Approval of April Minutes: Kathy approved, Phil seconded the motion.
Scoutmaster Report:
Keith shared the boys’ decision to hold a cake contest at May 20th Court of Honor.
Sign-up sheet for Memorial Day Flags will begin; 12 boys max can sign-up; meet at the church at 6:00 AM, and for the evening tear down, meet at the church at 5:00 PM.
Backpacking trip – departure date is Friday, May 30th; arrive back on Sunday, June 1st
May 27 – regular meeting
June 2 – Game night
June 10 – Leave at 6:00 AM for Philmont
June 22 – depart Philmont in the evening
Scout from Kentucky will be joining Philmont crew and will have info turned in by next week.
Lock-in was a huge success: boys mended tent poles, cleaned barn, etc.
Several Troop tents still need mending; we are down to 5 tents; this is sufficient until the Fall
In early 2015, Committee should start shopping for discounted tents
Advancement Chair Report:
Scoutmaster Conferences and Board of Reviews being held tonight, May 13th
Treasurer’s Report:
Kathy passed out the Treasurer’s Report that she and Phil completed
Committee discussed how to cover the cost of the two adult leaders for Camp Jeffrey
Decision was made: the Troop will cover half of their cost and boys going to camp will pay an extra $20
Two Scouts applied for a Camp Scholarship; Kathy distributed the applications; unanimous approval to grant scholarships for $140 each from the Troop Scholarship Fund
Treasurer report was approved by Jen; seconded by Phil
Committee Chairman Report:
Jen discussed the May 20 Court of Honor Cook-out
Troop will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and condiments; bring your own cheese!!
Each family will bring a side dish or salad
Boys will be providing dessert via their Cake Contest
Next Committee meeting will be, June 3rd, 1st Tuesday of the month (not June 10th)
Troop needs a Camp Coordinator; this will be announced at the Court of Honor
“Troop Treasures” program to begin:
Joyce suggested we find a way for Scouts to pass-down their gently used camping gear
Committee decided to begin providing hand-me-down bins beginning with the August C.O.H.
Flag Update:
The boys and Kathy repaired 60 broken flags during the Lock-in
Andrew and Kathy attended the Mountain Shadows Community Association meeting and got a few Flag subscriptions.
June 14 is Flag Day; younger Scouts will cover this, as older Scouts will be at Philmont
Zip Line activity:
Sandy announced that the Pikes Peak Council is holding a Boy Scout Zip Line Day
May 31st, 4:15 pm – 6:30 pm; $35; see pikespeakbsa.org for more information
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45
Next Meeting June 10 6:30 PM
