Pack 13 Committee Meeting			April 24, 2008 7:00pm BK (Renwick and Rt. 59)
Meeting called by:	Pack 13	Type of meeting:	Monthly Committee Meeting
Committee Chair:	Joe Novak	Treasurer:	Kathy Maloney
Cubmaster:	Kelly Markwell	Secretary:	Tracie Olvera
Asst. Cubmasters:	Sherry Markwell, Sloan Rolando	Advancement Chair:	Susan Dwyer

Attendees:

Kelly Markwell, Sherry Markwell, Kathy Maloney, Mary Partee, Susan Dwyer, Tracie Olvera, Tonya Burke, Marge Schlueter, Ellen Pasche, Jennifer Anderson, Tim Carr, Jennifer Woods, Joanna Krein, Joe Novak, Tricia Novak, Jim Sottosanto

Agenda Items - Topic

1. Six new scouts will be joining the pack (possibly 3 more).
   • 4 Tigers ( 2 more possible)
   • 1 Wolf
   • 2 Bears
   • Bob Cat Den Meeting
   • Updated to 8 applications received (possibly 10). Rainbow council has copy of flier so they can refer appropriately.
   
   
2. We have three new leaders. Tricia Novak + 2 more. Where will the other two leaders best fit?
   
   • Joanna Krein Assistant Leader for Den 1
   • Jim Sottosanto's wife will also be a new leader
   • Brian Jepsen’s dad and PE teacher at Charles Reed would like to be leaders
   • All new leaders must go through Youth Protection
   • To be considered trained – Youth Protection is required
   
   
3. Special thanks to Denise W., Jennifer W. and Sloan Rolando for all their work at the Round-Up
   Sloan talked to other Pack leaders and the other pack leaders and no one knew who was in charge. Many parents stayed around waiting for something to happen and then just left. Matt Skelling was asked to speak but then did not speak.
   
   
4. Future Round-ups
   
   1. Who will be responsible for fliers? May be able to get fliers from Rainbow Council and print on the back of the flier. May be able to send half has many fliers to distribute only to boys. Get all other packs involved in distributing fliers to schools. Get fliers out at beginning of school.
   2. Additional items to consider, business cards, Scout It Outs, etc.
   3. Need check-list for items needed for next Round-up
   
   
5. Joe Novak started contacting den leaders so he can visit all dens before May Pack Night. He will not be visiting Mary Partee’s den as there are 3 boys in the den and all three parents are leaders
   Decided not to distribute at Bobcat Madness – will distribute after they have joined and attend the first meeting. We can let them know it’s on the website. Possibly distribute health forms when cub scout receives their center patch.
   • May 2nd for Den 6
   • May 6th for Den 8
   • May 13th for Den 12
   
   
6. Joe Novak sent email to Vernessa to get information for care package, but he has not received a reply.
   Sherry has info for USO. www.anysoldier.com is a possibility. Sherry is willing to be point person if it doesn’t work out with Vernessa
   
   
7. Status on friends of scouting balance. Should the pack pay the difference?
   We will have the D.E. come out and give a presentation about Friends of Scouting at the May Pack Night. We would have free rank awards through February if we meet our goal.
   
   
8. Fundraiser ideas?
   • Popcorn sales are mandatory.
   • Free fundraiser at booths from 8-1pm at Downtown Plainfield.
   • Kathy suggests we have a fundraiser for April/May.
   • Tricia will look into Worlds Finest. Snow cone sales?
   
   
9. Space Derby
   For future races it has been suggested that we pre-wind all rockets to ensure they will work properly.
   
   
10. Status of books
    Are we buying them? If yes, who will be responsible for purchasing them. Jennifer Woods made the motion. Tim Carr seconded the motion. Susan will inventory what we have an purchase the rest through the Scout Shop.
    
    
11. Copies
    Pack needs to reimburse Jennifer W. for copies made at Kinko’s (Den review handouts). If copies need to be made – Kathy Maloney will make copies at her office
    
    
12. What can we do special for Zach Anderson?
    The Andersons are collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald house
    
    
13. April 26th Service project
    Eaton Preserve – begins at 11:00-4:00pm – Clean-up and education about recycling and keeping things green. Let Tracy Potter or Heidi Erickson know you attended
    
    
14. May 3rd Service Project - Rock Run Forest Preserve – Pack website will be updated with information
    
    
15. May 3rd Camping Demo - At Markwells house 1:00-3:00pm
    
    
16. May 4th Fun with Son - should be registered
    
    
17. District Campout
    
    • Do not need Class 3 Medical Forms. Only need Class 3 if attending longer than 72 hour camp or Wood Badge training.
    • Tonya to check with Council on Class 3 forms.
    • Pack sponsored Saturday breakfast and Saturday night dinner or potluck or on your own.
    • Saturday dinner will be provided by the pack. Donation of $3 per person to defray cost of dinner.
    • Kathy and Tonya will provide breakfast for Saturday morning.
    • Kathy will donate stuff for S’mores.
    • Cannot bring your own wood.
    • Our Pack needs to come up with a skit
    
    
18. May Pack Night: Bridging (Books and Bake Sale) - Night will be LONG
    
    
19. Tiger Day Camp - For incoming Tigers - specifically for incoming tigers
    
    
20. Jackhammers Games - 3 families going for May
    
    
21. Bolingbrook Day Camp (others?)
    
    • 58 scouts going to Day camp, 8 tots, 21 day walkers, 4 den chiefs and 1 staff.
    • Tonya to scan medical forms for Pack use.
    • We have until May Pack Night to turn in Pelican Harbor forms and money.
    
    
22. Camping and Outing for June, July and August
    
    • Resident camp forms/money due May pack night.
    • Andy Rich getting Illini or Shabbona for June 21st or 28th.
    • Starved Rock July 18th-20th – camping confirmed.
    • Van Horn – August camp out
    • Hike – Friday June 13th after 7:00pm – Jennifer Woods to look into
    • Hike – July –at Starved Rock on July 19th.
    • Hike – August 2nd – Mather Woods or Plainfield Park District.
    • Hike – September 13th – Geocaching – use map and compass
    • Hike – October – Tree Hike – Lewis University
    • Morton Arboretum has programs for scouts to attain achievements
    
    
23. Upcoming Training
    
    • May 6th Gander Mountain – 6:45 – new leader essentials.
    • May 12th – Romeoville JJC – Cub Scout Specific Training – 7:00
    
    

OTHER INFORMATION

• We will reimburse legion for trailer license plates.
• Rocket derby? – Joe will head that up at the Pack Kick Off
• Tonya Burke will be in charge of keeping Medical Forms.
• Need volunteer for Rain Gutter

Meeting Adjourned 8:44 pm