Boy Scout Troop 55 Committee Meeting 7:02 pm, September 21, 2004 Attendance:  Annette Arjani, Jamie Sanguinetti, Rebecca Amato, Bob Turner, Louis Arias, Paul Klausner, Tim Balog, Melissa Balog, Diane Poarch, Jane Mannion, Dave Prieskorn, Brad Burns, Vivian Klausner, Cindy Geers, Jessica Rose, Marv Shaw, Shelley DePry, William Reese, Doreen Trenholm, Wendy Stricker, Gary Stricker, Peter , Kevin Herrick. Annual Planning Meeting The following is a listing of events and dates proposed for 2004-2005: October 10/9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 10/10, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Taylor Gambino's Eagle project - refurbish trail near Grandview School.  Taylor Gambino in charge.  10/16 or 10/17 - Paint Ball - Thousand Pines Camp, Crestline Melissa Balog in charge. 10/19 - Turn in popcorn fundraiser money at meeting or 10/25 - Last day to turn in popcorn fundraiser money - drop off at Balog's home.  November 11/5-7 - Glen Helen Skills Camp - Scout to work on merit badge skills William Reese in charge w/ help. Shelley DePry offered use of large truck to help transport equipment, etc.  TBA - Miramar Naval Air Base - Tour, use of F-18 flight simulator, etc. Gary Stricker in charge. December 12/10-12 - San Clemente Family Camp - Group campsite is booked. Cathy Burns in charge. January 1/7, 6:00 - 9:00 pm - Game Night Vivian Klausner in charge. 1/22 - Ten-mile hike - PCH Trail, Mojave spillway to Hot Spring Brad Burns in charge. February 2/11 - Ski/Snowboard Day - Snow Valley Cindy Geers  in charge. March TBA 3/18-20- Joshua Tree, Lost Horse Camp - scouts only. Brad Burns in charge. April 4/23-24 - Afton Canyon/China Wall - camp/bike hike Approximately five mile ride each way - easy/moderate. Bob Turner in charge. May 5/13-15 - Hole in the Wall or Mid-Hill Camp & possible tour of historical area Marv Shaw in charge June - July 6/26 - 7/2  Summer Scout Camp - Camp Whitsett Vivian Klausner in charge. 7/22-24 - Backpack San Gorgonio Brad Burns in charge of securing permits.Bob Turner in charge. August TBA  - Mt. Whitney Camp/Backpack - 14 yrs. and older necessary for high adventure trail to peak,  must qualify; - all others may day hike and fish at lake at lower camp. Gary Poarch in charge of entry for lottery. Meeting notes: Sunday Scheduling -  William Reese expressed concern with planning activities on Sunday which he feels is the day for worship. Melissa Balog is attempting to arrange the paintball activity on Saturday if possible, but has not been possible in the past.  Popcorn Sales - Several of the parents stated that they would prefer to donate cash to the troop rather than have their boys sell popcorn.  They don't want the kids going door-to-door, some have no one to sell to.  Tim Balog stated that the sale of popcorn not only helps the troop but the council as well.  Also, the point is for the boys to earn the money themselves to help the organizations. The troop is trying to purchase an equipment trailer with its share of the proceeds.  Tim Balog asks that each boy sell at least one item for the scouts.  Turn in money Oct. 19 at the meeting or at the very latest Oct. 25 at Balogs' home. Possible change of meeting nights - a fourth Tuesday meeting night may be added if it is possible to utilize the present facility.  The change will be:  lst Tues - Committee Meeting 2nd Tues - Boys Meeting 3rd Tues - Boys Meeting - Merit Badge or Advancement work 4th Tues - Boys Meeting As it stands though, Oct. 5 is regular Boys Meeting unless otherwise notified.  Marv Shaw has generously offered to teach the merit badge:  Citizenship in the Nation beginning in October on Merit Badge Meeting Night.  San Bernardino County Museum  is offering merit badge sessions on the following dates, contact Karen at the museum @ 909-307-2669 for times and details: 10/9 - Astronomy, 5:00 - 9:00 pm 1/15 - Mammal Study 3/5 - Geology 4/23 - Bird Study  (rain date - following week) 8/6  Indian Lore Respectfully submitted, Jane Mannion