Pack 163 Committee Minutes

October 3, 2007

1. Awards to submit to Kevin?

i. Sue will send to Nancy

ii. Larry will send to Nancy

2. Town Fair and Parade – Saturday Sept 8th: Noon – 6 or 9 PM
1. How did it go/what should we do different next year?

i. Great

ii. Would be nice to get a float next year if possible

iii. Need to make sure kids wear uniforms

iv. Handing out candy to cubs as we went worked well

3. New Scout Sign-up – Sept. 14 at CA
1. How did it go/what should we do different next year?

i. Went well

ii. Advertising went well

4. Den Set-up – Sept. 21 at CA
1. How did it go/what should we do different next year?

i. Went well

2. Who still needs a book?

i. Leader book for TJ

3. Do different next year

i. Need to bring forms

ii. Sign on door welcoming people to know they are in the right place

iii. Bulletin board with pictures, pack flag

iv. Slide show from Blue & Gold

v. Recommend no kids at den setup or have Mike Eno go and play with kids

5. September Pack Meeting - September 28/29, 7:00 – Campfire - Wason Pond
1. How did it go/what should we do different next year?

i. Lot of fun, kids had a great time

ii. Hard to find location

2. What should we do different next year?

i. Get closer to bridge

ii. Ted will see if we can get a better spot

iii. If we have the same spot, set up ahead of time to clear area and set up more lights along the path.

iv. Keep people around for marshmallows

v. Bring flags

vi. Bring fire bucket

6. October Pack Meeting - October 19, 7:00 – Audubon in Auburn
1. From Last Month

i. Sue has us scheduled

ii. Meet at Massabesic Audubon at 7:00

iii. Break into two groups.  Each group will have 1 hour session on Frogs, other will do scavenger hunt in the classroom area.  Do awards at end.

iv. $65 for first 25 kids, $1 per child for additional (Dick bring a check)

v. Nancy will put directions on the newsletter.

2. Updates

i. Directions to Audubon – Done

1. 121 North into Auburn, past Calef Lake Campground

2. Left on Wilson Crossing Rd (at Church)

3. Right at first stop sign on Spofford Rd (by fire station)

4. Audubon Rd. is on Right, look for small signs along side of rd.  If you get to Rt. 28 Bypass, turn around, Audubon will be on left less than ¼ mile.

ii. Is there a maximum number?- Paid for 50.

iii. Awards after meeting.  1-hour sessions for frogs.

iv. Feel free to show up a little early

7. November Pack Meeting – November 16, 7:00 – Falconry - Chester Academy
1. Need to schedule falconry person

i. Dick is working on this.  She cannot do flight demo on Nov. 16.

ii. Dick will check to see if we can do it on January 18.  If so, Ted will try to get the MPR for the meeting.

2. Need any details from that person for special considerations

i. Needs her assistant to do flight demonstration.

3. Other?

i. Contest that Den brings food for a food basket and best looking food basket wins a prize.

ii. Sue will find out if there is someone we can give food to.  Dick will check too.

8. Popcorn Fundraiser – Larry will be the Kernel
1. Show’N’Sell Schedule

i. October 6

1. Spolletts

a. 9-11- Sue

b. 11-1 – Jeanne and John Georgacopoulos

2. Dump

a. 9-11 – Larry

b. 11-1

ii. October 13

1. Spolletts

a. 9-11 - Vachon

b. 11-1 – Vachon

2. Dump

a. 9-11- Eno

b. 11-1- Pilotte

2. How are we doing so far/do we need to make any changes?

i. Next year should get forms out earlier – we’ll try to get them to den leaders earlier next year.

3. Show’N’Sell prizes

i. We will do

ii. Get knot books from scout store

iii. Nancy will order at scout store this month.  It is this book for 99 cents: http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?ctlg=05NDC&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=BOOKS_LIT&c3=PAMPHLETS&c4=&lv=3&item=33170A

iv. Larry will get total numbers of show n sell to Nancy.

4. Additional Information

i. Forms for those not at Pack Meeting – Den leaders have them.

ii. TY Notes for Spolletts and Dump

iii. Return Popcorn forms at October Den Meeting.

9. Roster Update
1. Need Updated Roster, include who has paid

i. Eric will send out updated roster for any final changes.

10. September Roundtable – Mike
1. Updates

i. Training dates – October 27 at Camp Carpenter

ii. Would like everyone to get trained to get quality unit

11. October Roundtable Oct 10, 7:00 PM – St. Elizabeth Seton (Directions below)
1. Who will attend

i. Mike will go.

12. Conservation project
1. Plans for a new one

i. Tommy C. will be building bridges at Wason Pond, Sue will find out when and see if cubs can help out.  He’ll be there all day Monday.  If not done on Monday, finish on October 20.

ii. October 13 – Ledge Rd. with Jane Malinson 1:30 – 4:30 PM

13. Pack Positions/Responsibilities
1. Cubmaster – Ted Young
2. Assistant Cub Master – Mike Eno
3. Committee Chair – Eric Stinson
4. Pack Treasurer – Dick Trask
5. Membership Coordinator/Pack Charter – Sue Ciccarello
6. Advancement Chair – Nancy Pilotte
7. Pack Webmaster – Nancy & Kevin Pilotte
8. Religion Award – Mike Eno
9. Conservation Project – Mike Eno
10. Public Relations – Mike and Sara Eno
11. Popcorn Kernel(s) – Larry Lister
12. Blue & Gold Chair – Larry Lister
13. Town Fair (Parade Only) Coordinator – Sue Ciccarello
14. Pinewood Derby Coordinator – Eric Stinson
15. Winter Carnival Coordinator – Kevin Pilotte
16. Summer Camp Coordinator – Ted and Mary Young – Eric will help out to learn the ropes
17. Chuckwagon Derby Coordinator – Mike Eno
18. Pack Newsletter Editor – Nancy Pilotte
19. Pack Newsletter Printing – Mike Eno
20. Primary Roundtable Attendee – Mike Eno
21. Others?

Directions to St. Elizabeth Seton:

• Take NH-101 West to South River Road / US-3 Exit in Bedford.
• Take a RIGHT at second set of lights onto South River Road and follow for less than a 1/2 mile.
• Take a RIGHT at set of lights onto Meetinghouse Road (immediately after going under NH-101 bridge).
• St Elizabeth Seton is on the RIGHT after the on-ramp to NH-101 East.
• Meeting is in the basement.

Next Meeting: Nov. 7, 7:30 PM Scout Room