Boy Scout Troop 55                                                    Committee Meeting                                                        April 12, 2005 Meeting called to order at 7:13 p.m. Parents in Attendance: Wendy Stricker, Gary Stricker, Jessica Rose, Stacy Camenson, Vivian Klausner, Melissa Balog, Tim Balog, Robert Turner, David Dahler, Pepper Reese, Shelley De Pry, Rebecca Amato, Annette Arjani, Jo Richard, Cindy Geers, Marv Shaw, Jane Mannion. Minutes: The minutes were read, approved by Dave Dahler and Gary Stricker, and will be filed. Committee Chairman Report: Paul Klausner Care Package - Eagle Patrol will send off their package to Mr. Klausner. Vivian Klausner reported that at this time, Paul will not be needing actual “care” packages but photos and letters would be appreciated. She will keep the troop updated as to his situation and needs. Uniforms - It was decided by the Committee that the Class A uniform will be khaki pants - not jeans, belt, scout shirt, neckerchief, slide, sash and hat - appropriate for dress occasions such as Courts of Honor (your own or someone else’s), Boards of Review, and dress occasions, etc. Class B uniform will be belt, scout shirt, neckerchief and slide. Class C will be activity t-shirt or hat - some identifying article of clothing for camp outs, working outside, informal occasions etc. T-Shirts - Tim Balog is handling having the activity t-shirts for the troop made. Summer Camp - If you are planning to attend summer camp, your installments of $75, $120 and $120 should be paid to Pamela Maynard by now. There are still openings available which need to be filled as soon as possible; otherwise the deposit charges will have to be paid somehow by the troop. Dr. Herrick is contacting some scouts from other troops to see if they may care to attend camp with Troop 55. Cindy Geers will check to see if boys are up to date on their camp physicals. Other Info: Taylor Gambino will have his Eagle Court of Honor May 15, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Arrowhead Resort. Next Board of Review is April 19th at the regular scout meeting. It is okay to wear Class B uniform this time. Next Court of Honor is May 1, after Spaghetti Dinner. Spaghetti Dinner - No need to sign up to sell tickets at Jensen’s in Blue Jay or Rite Aid. Just let the manager on duty know that you are there. If all goes well, the gym and the kitchen at the church will be done in time to hold the dinner. We will know several days beforehand. Advancements - Dave Dahler can now sign off advancements and blue cards. Activities: Afton Canyon Bike Hike - Campout - cancelled due to overpopulation of rattle snakes. TBA - Possibly Fisherman’s Camp Overnighter - One night and hike. Bob Turner is checking possibility of access. Miramar Air Base - confirmed for May 14. Tentative plans are to leave mountain at approximately 7:00 a.m. and meet in Redlands to pick up the scouts from that area. Likely will go until about 3:00 pm then drive back. Call Gary Stricker for details. Hole in the Wall/ Mitchell Caverns - Cancel due conflict of dates. TBA - Calico Campout, June3-5 Marv Shaw and Dave Dahler in charge. Community Service - Beginning Saturday, July 23, 3:00 p.m., plus the following five weeks, there will be an opportunity for the scouts 14 and older to earn community service hours at the concerts at Santa’s Village. The boys will be assisting concert goers with their chairs, coolers, etc. Treasurer’s Report: Not present. Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jane Mannion