Cub Scout Pack 232 Den Leaders / Committee Meeting held on November 08, 2020 1) “Classroom” and Online (myScouting.org) Leader Trainings and District/Council Items: a) Den leader training, Saturday 11/14 from 9am-1pm via Zoom b) Virtual University of Scouting – March 20, 2021 c) TRC Strategic Retreat Highlights d) Fort Orange District Committee Nominations 2) Den and Pack Organization (Rob Pattison & Gary Robbins/Robert Eden) a) Den Updates i) Indoor den meeting options (FUMC, VFW, American Legion, Elsmere Fire, others?) ii) Lions – Ben Friedman & Mitch Wiese, Den Chief = ? iii) Tigers - Patrick Slade, Den Chief = ? (1) Nathan Wind Scoutbook sync issue (waiting on National BSA to fix) iv) Wolves - James Cascione, Chris Orth, and Scott Kyle, Den Chief = Maddie Eliea-Shields v) Bears - Mike Knott & Chris Orth, Den Chief = Hayden Brock? vi) Webelos - Rob Pattison & Jordan Melei, Den Chief = Andrew Albert vii) Arrow of Lights - Gary Robbins & Holly Roberts, Den Chief = Thomas Zemsky b) Status of approved Cub Scout awards that Albany Scout Shop does not have (Dave Coup/Jen Wind) c) COVID form update for new travel rules 3) Membership (Rob Pattison) a) Recharter (Robert Eden and Gary Robbins) due December 15 b) Status of Molly Quidort (Jordan), Samantha SanLorenzo (may hear back in December), Emma(?) Barton c) Potential that two neighboring town Packs fold by year end. I have let District/Council know that scouts/families can reach out to us about continuing if they are interested 4) Treasurer (Josh McWilliam) a) Dues collection status b) Budget Update for 2020-21 Scout Year c) Check from firehouse (for July 2019 fireman’s fair) d) Credit from ValleyCats for 10 games and 10 sleepovers (from August 2019) e) $100 deposit with USS Slater f) 1 free camping weekend at Rotary/Wakpominee from TRC’s Unit Member Challenge (contact Steve Dunn to redeem) g) Sabic grant update (James Cascione) 5) Scouting for Food (Kara Giglia) a) Synopsis b) Door hanger print status 6) Popcorn (Ben Friedman and Bob Pollock) a) Show & Sell review – Dalmata’s have remaining Pack inventory (6 Blazing and 2 Unbelievable Butter) b) Pack incentives for 2020-21 scout year: i) 1 Stewart’s ice cream cone card per scout for working 1 or more Show & Sell in 2020 ii) 2 Regal movie tickets for scouts who meet $500 through popcorn sales / attributable donations from Show & Sells c) Amazon Gift Cards to be distributed by/at December Pack Meeting d) Funds receipt status from Trails’ End (Josh/Ben/Bob)
Cub Scout Pack 232 e) System Credit with Twin Rivers Council (Holly Rogers sending to my attention, I will get to Josh) 7) Pack Meeting/Event Planning (Rob Pattison) a) November i) Indoor Pack Meeting (November 10) (1) Dave Prescott presentation (2) Popcorn take order distribution ii) Scouting for Food – Drop off (11/14 or 11/15) and Pick up (11/21) b) December i) Indoor Pack Meeting (December 22) (1) Let’s Drum is confirmed (2) Hand out pinewood derby car kits and rules c) January i) Skiing and Snow Tubing? ii) Troop 75 Cub Scout Adventure College for Webelos and Arrow of Light (January 9) iii) Fort Orange District Cub Yukon (Sat. 1/23 from 10am-4pm at Rotary Scout Reservation) iv) Indoor Pack Meeting (January 26) – Birds of Prey? v) Pinewood Derby pit night? d) February i) Ice Fishing and Other Activities Day at Rotary ii) Bethlehem Cub Scout Winter Carnival (Pack 258 leads / Mike Knott & Chris Orth) iii) Indoor Pack Meeting (February 23) iv) 4th and 5th Graders to Boston Museum of Science / Museum of Natural History e) March i) Pinewood Derby – awaiting feedback from Sandy Elkins regarding Crossgates option ii) Howe’s Caverns iii) Indoor Pack Meeting (March 30) (1) AOL Crossover f) April i) Conservation Service Project ii) Visit Pat’s Forge g) May i) Spring Family Hike ii) Cub Scout Day at Rotary (May 8, Harry Potter themed) iii) Flag placement at cemetery iv) Memorial Day parade v) USS Slater – $100 deposit already provided h) June - Blue & Gold i) July – Fireman’s Fair j) August i) Cub Scout Resident Camp at Rotary/Wakpominee (1) Themes scouts would be interested in? (2) Activities scouts can only do at camp / “wow factor” ii) Valleycats Scout Night?
| i) Ice Fishing and Other Activities Day at Rotary |
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| ii) Bethlehem Cub Scout Winter Carnival (Pack 258 leads / Mike Knott & Chris Orth) |
| i) Pinewood Derby – awaiting feedback from Sandy Elkins regarding Crossgates option |
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| ii) Howe’s Caverns |
| (1) Themes scouts would be interested in? |
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| (2) Activities scouts can only do at camp / “wow factor” |
Original PDF: Pack232DenLeadersandCommitteeAgendav111082020.pdf