Minutes 4/14/2002 5:30pm. Meeting
I. Charter was accepted as of April 2, 2002. Tom suggested that we get Diane to transfer the money from the old account to our new one.
II. Advancement procedures were discussed by Tom and Don. Tom hoped to have a copy of the procedures within a few weeks for everyone to look at.
Tom Klenske asked of anyone had any major complaints. Dave Mader said that he was getting a lot of phone
calls from parents that didn't like how things were going in the troop. It seems not everybody is talking to
everybody. He would like to see the little sidebar conversations come to a halt. Anybody that has a problem
needs to contact the committee chairman and if he is unable to resolve the problem, a committee meeting needs
to be called. Tom Klenske said most of the complaints were coming from the parents of the timberwolves. They
felt the boys had started to transition into troop 370 a year ago in January at the winter campout. The only
recognition they have received since was at the klondike derby in February. Dave Mader said he and the
advancement chairman are supposed to work closer together on that and that he had kinda dropped the ball.
And in defense of Debbie Siech, she is really busy and with all the stuff with recharter, she has about had it with
the advancement chairman position. Debbie had asked Mary Pat Hall to take over the position. Mary Pat was
overwhelmed with the responsibilties and time commitment. Dave Mader said he would like to make a motion to
get Debbie some relief and allow her to turn this over to the committee and let them figure out what to do about
finding a new advancement chairman. Dennis Francik seconded the motion. And after some discussion, the
motion was brought to a unanimous vote. Motion carried. Next order of business Tom Klenske asked for
nominations to fill the advancement chairman position. Dave Mader nominated Mary Pat Hall and Dennis Francik
nominated Doug Case. Rick Tucker moved to cease nominations. It was seconded and motion carried. It was
brought to a vote and Doug Case is our new advancement chairman.
The software for the accounting package has been ordered but the advancement software had not been ordered at this time.
III. Camping. Spring Camporee from May 3rd – 5th was discussed. There will be a service project at Harry Woods State Park. The Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge can be worked on. There will also be Cope and team work. There will also be some free time so it was recommended that fishing gear be taken by all who wish to fish. Those who are interested need to speak with John Gilbert right away. The cost is $5.00.
Summer Camp was discussed as well. Our Slot is from July 28th – August 3rd. We will be taking the camper up on Saturday the 27th and parking it on the camp site. It was mentioned that the camp will be computerized this year and lots of the problems that were experienced last year should be eliminated. The cost for camp is $155.00 plus any fees that apply to the merit badges you have selected. Please get with Jackie Patterson and make arrangements for how you wish to pay for camp, the money is due to the Scout Office before May 1st.
IV. District Workday at George Wyth State Park is May 11th, 2002 from 8:00 am. Thru 3:00 pm. They are asking for a 4 hour block that you can work. This is a father/son type of activity. No preregistration just show up at George Wyth. You may want to bring gloves, a sack lunch, and some water. This is for Cubs and Boy Scouts. The Army Reserve will also be there working on projects.
V. Meeting was adjourned
Parents in attendance:
Dave Mader Don Goeres Tom Klenske
John Gilbert Lisa Klenske Joyce Mader
Bonnie Tucker Cathy Case Jackie Patterson
Mary Pat Hall Marty Robertson Joe Blanshan
Karen Robertson Rick Tucker Dennis Francik
Doug Case