Committee Minutes  T-840,BSA      November 3, 2001

The Troop 840 committee met November 3, 2001, at Sandy Lake Road Baptist Church. Mr. Dillon, chairman, called the meeting to order at 8 AM with 18 present. The minutes were approved as printed. Mr. Piper sent word that we are ahead of last year’s income and in super shape. Dr. Lacey distributed copies of the treasurer’s report, budget, and projected income for him. The finance subcommittee recommends the following: 10% of Chili Dinner proceeds, matched $/$ with accumulated funds be given to charity. The Scouts will vote to designate the recipient. This funding will continue until the surplus is retired. Dollar amount will vary by year depending on the size of the troop. Mrs. Warrick 2nd the recommendation. The motion passed. Dr. Lacey will present this to PLC. Metrocrest Service center, Council Camp pavilions and 9 Circle Ten low income area troops who have to have a professional scoutmaster (membership fees, camperships - $10,000/yr, advancement supplies - $2500/yr, uniform assistance and camping supplies) are the choices. We are on the waiting list again for Philmont 2003. Thanks to those who called. Mrs. Shyne was able to get through. The Chili Dinner last night was well executed and profitable. The 5/8 ton of chili served 651 people. Some bills are yet to be paid. A final report will be presented at the Dec. Committee meeting. Mr. Shyne did a FANTASTIC job. How !! How !! Thanks also to Mr. Kim for the purchasing and Mr. Applegate for the food chopper. The November camp out theme is Astronomy. We will travel to north Wise Co to Dr. Trotter’s ranch for 2 nights. This time of year has a good sky!!. The lower pond is good for fishing. The troop will do a 5 mile hike Saturday AM. Use the blue permission slips. Check the web page for maps. A survey for adding the Eagle Quest to the web page is on our web site. The newsletter would be PQF. The troop needs a new transportation chair. Mr. Davis offered his resignation as Scoutmaster. His prospective job has weekends, swing shifts, and includes travel. He will switch his registration to Assistant Scoutmaster. Dr. Lacey moved, Mr. Warrick 2nd that Mr. Dillon, Mr. Davis and Mr. Gary Smith become the search committee. Motion passed. Jason Brandt, ASPL, represented the Scouts. He praised the Chili Supper ad made the following announcements: Nov 11 YMCA for 2nd Class and 1st Class swim requirements. Matt Fuglie has instructed the troop guides to sign off requirements as the Scouts complete them. Summer camp deposits are due. Our choices are 1) Camp Pioneer in Arkansas, 2) Camp Tom Hale in Oklahoma,3) in council, Camp Constantine. We have 2 campsites reserved at Camp James Ray on Lake Texoma as a backup. Seabase in Florida is over July 4 weekend. Richard Hohnholt is coordinator for High Adventure. Nathan Brown and Gary Warrick, Jr. have aged out. Mr. Bohn presented the data on storage rentals. Mr. Warrick moved, Mr. Applegate 2nd That we rent a 10x10 from Shugard for one year. Motion passed. Mr. Bohn will bring the contract for Mr. Dillon to sign on Tuesday. Mrs. Warrick moved, Mr. Langworthy 2nd, the troop will pay for the knife blanks and supplies used to create Eagle knives. Motion passed. A volunteer is needed 11-09 to pull the small trailer to Farmers Branch to pick up the popcorn at the warehouse on Valwood. The scouts can pick up their popcorn to deliver on Saturday 11-10 at 8AM. Money is due back to Mrs. Ezzell 11-27. We want to show the YPT film “A Time to Tell” to the boys. Parents need to give permission first. The film will be shown at the same meeting that Dr. Lacey gives his talk about drugs. Jan18, 2002, is the Western Star District Dinner. We will reserve 2 tables. The tickets are $15/each. Make reservations through Mr. Gary Smith. Our troop nomination for district STAR has been filed. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 AM. The next meeting is Dec.1, 8AM, at Coppell library. _______________________________________________________________


Margaret Kressmann, Secretary

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