Troop 9

Parent's Committee Meeting

Minutes

April 8, 2003

In attendance:Richard Davis, Dave Filpus, Jane Hock, John Risk, Nancy Barber, Lisa Ripperton, Luke Cathell, Wendy Powell - a quorum of at least seven people.

Prior Month minutes - you'll find the March minutes on the web site.Please send any corrections to Dave Filpus.

Treasurer's report - a current balance of $3,281.64.

Awards - Greg Filpus was presented with a gold bolo - representing his participation in at least 50 nights of camping.

Trips/Meetings -

Prior merit badges - Bird Study - with the Painter's help, the scouts stayed on task and completed the merit badge. Four scouts from our troop participated and two other scouts joined us for the day. Everyone seemed to have a very good time.

Prior service project - ABC sale - March 29^th - Thanks to John Risk and all of the volunteers that helped. The church appreciated our assistance overseeing the parking lot. The day went well.

Merit Badge College - Saturday April 12 - please, contact the appropriate counselor if a scout would like to participate. The original flyer is attached to the end of these minutes.

Swim Test - April 21^st 7 pm at the Hillsborough Sportsplex. Any scout attending a summer camp is encouraged to complete the swim test prior to going to camp. The cost is $1 per scout. If you can't attend now, the testing can be completed at the summer camp.

Spring Camporee - April 25-27 at Camp Cherokee in Yanceyville. The troop will meet at 5:30 on Friday evening at Chapel of the Cross.

A cost of $12 per registered scout and $5 per non registered scout will be covered by the troop - an estimated cost of $200 will be incurred.Please let us know if you can join the troop for the Camporee.

Bike Trip - May 24 - 26. The bike route is still being planned but our destination will be John Risk's home. Tentative plans are for a Court of Honor to be held Saturday evening. Families are encouraged to join the troop for a day of fun.

Summer Camp - June 22 - 28. Eight boys plan to participate at this time.

For the safety of everyone, we should have two adults at the camp.Please contact John Risk if you are can help.

A reminder - summer camp does ask that the scouts wear full uniforms at evening meals.Our efforts to present our scouts at their best will be noticed.Let us know if your scout needs help with his uniform.

NEXT PARENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13^TH, 2003.

MERIT BADGE COLLEGE

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2003

Who: Troop 420, 845, 449, and 39

Where: Church of Christ of the Latter Day Saints 1050 Airport Road (Enter at Timber Hollow Apts. Sign)

When: Saturday, April 12

Registration begins at 8:30 am

Classes are 9 am - 4 pm

Cost: $4 for Lunch and Drinks

Badges Offered:

Environmental Science Gary Hatch 544-4430

Citizenship of the Community Fred Larson 403-6812

First Aid Paul Dunn 929-6970

Computers Joel Dunn 968-1911

Insect Study Contact Mike Baker

Basketry for information 542-7190

New Scouts --Tote and Chip Ed Collins 969-7286

Adults Merit Badge Counselor (AM) Board of Review (PM)

Scouts should contact the Merit Badge Counselor directly to register for the badge prior to April 12^th. There may be requirements that must be completed prior to April 12^th to complete the badge.

For information about the Merit Badge College, please call Valerie Meicher, 960-6826.

Let's encourage our scouts to attend this one day event and have fun earning a badge with other scouts.