Boy Scout

Troop 100

Minutes

In attendance were Don Francis, Lisa Hoke, Barry Wood, Francesca Rey,

John Le Mon, Ed Barber, Ralph Wooden, Gloria Robles, and Amy Wooden.

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Scoutmaster’s Report: 

John Le Mon gave the Scoutmaster's report.

1)      The Troop tree sale was quite successful.

2)      Caroling at the nursing home was a good experience and the  residents really enjoyed it.

3)      Eagle Court of Honor on the 21st of December was excellent.

4)      The Troop holiday party was a lot of fun, and the gifts were good gifts.

5)      The Thorpewood Foundation has been contacted for permission to
use  the parking lot for Marsh's Farm campout, but they have not yet 
responded.  No problem is anticipated.  All parents should look at 
www.thorpewood.org.  They've had one Eagle project conducted out 
there, and it might be a good location for others.

6)      Boys are working on merit badges selected in the fall.  The idea
of a "Badge Day" was discussed, where the boys could mostly complete 
one of the offered merit badges.

7)      Marsh's Farm trip is coming up in two weeks.

8)      Philmont has responded to our request for a time for a trip, and

they have given us a spot on the waiting list for 2007.  John will 
continue to talk it over with the staff at Philmont to see if there's 
anyway to get a confirmed spot.

9)      For this summer, the PLC is still discussing possible locations
for a high adventure trip.

10)  The date for the PLC trip is still up in the air, pending 
contact with the Stoners.

11)  No word from Monseigneur Mosely regarding the relocation of the 
Scout Room to the other end of the church.

Treasurer's Report

Don Francis gave the Treasurer's report.  The balance is at 
approximately $14,000.  This is most of the revenue for the year, 
except for Council Fire revenue.

Other Business

Barry Woods reported on the Christmas Tree Sale.  Only four
trees didn't sell, and Barry carted those away.  The target for this year 
was $2000.00 and with the final result being $1925.  The effort 
required lots of work on the part of the entire troop, the marketing 
effort was very limited, the weather was beautiful, the congregation 
was very welcoming, Don Francis made copies of all the checks, the 
setup is somewhat limited, the trees were fairly dry when they 
arrived, and customers want a lot more information about the trees/
prices and a wider variety.  The highest profit was made the first 
day, the second day a few dollars less, and the third day trees were 
being sold at or below cost.  The site was cleaned up of everything 
but the needles.  The supplier indicated we can order 75 and still 
have them delivered.  Should we put up lights, should we get more 
variety, should we put up more racks to let the trees fluff out, 
should we sort the trees, should we get more wreaths?  All the checks 
have been copied, so we can market to that group of people.  Amy 
Wooden will be sending a note to the River Road church thanking them 
for their incredible support.

Council Fire sales were discussed in terms of Scout  and parent 
efforts.  Lisa Hoke and Amy Wooden will put out the mailing to start 
off the campaign.

A Gateway computer has been donated to the Troop to keep track of the 
records and conduct Troop business.

Scout Sunday will be low key.

The Troop will be planning on a service project at Marsh's Farm to 
help several boys with their "Fifty Miler" award.

Amy Wooden,

Committee Sectretary

The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.