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Meeting Purpose

Review pack activities, finances, and upcoming events for Cub Scout Pack 232.

Key Takeaways

Pack is 91% position-trained; Ben and Pat need to complete hazardous weather training to reach 100% Several scouts did not renew registration by year-end deadline; follow-up needed Yukon Challenge event this Saturday (1/11) from 11am-2pm at Camp Rotary Pinewood Derby scheduled for March 23rd; planning to begin soon Blue & Gold banquet in June needs new location due to conflict at LaSalle Institute

Topics

Training Update

Pack is 100% YPT trained 91% position trained - Ben and Pat need to complete hazardous weather training module (CE-42) Upcoming BALOO training Feb 22-23 for those interested University of Scouting on March 15th

Membership

Currently 58 total scouts (3 new since last meeting) Several scouts did not renew registration by year-end deadline Follow-up needed with families who haven’t renewed

Finances

Approximately $8,000 in account with some outstanding checks Bethlehem School District increased facility rental fees significantly Need to confirm if pack qualifies for lower rate based on % of members in district Popcorn fundraiser - 5 families still haven’t participated or paid donation Treasurer reports to be formalized and reference budget going forward

Fundraising

About 1.5 boxes of popcorn inventory remaining - may try to sell at Pinewood Derby SEFCU holiday match application due end of month Continuing to collect bottle deposits from local business

Pack Activities

Pack meeting this Thursday (1/9) - Lions den doing opening Reptile Adventure presentation ($225) for this month’s pack meeting Yukon Challenge this Saturday (1/11) 11am-2pm at Camp Rotary No additional pack outing planned for January Snow tubing outing scheduled for Feb 15th Pinewood Derby on March 23rd - planning to begin soon Winter cabin camping in March - cabins reserved, planning underway

Blue & Gold Banquet

Originally planned for June 6th at LaSalle Institute Conflict with Vietnam memorial wall exhibit that week Need to find new outdoor location or use indoor facilities at LaSalle

Other Events

Cub Scout Science Nova event during February break University of Scouting on March 15th - registration opening soon

Next Steps

Ben and Pat to complete hazardous weather training Follow up with families who haven’t renewed registration Begin Pinewood Derby planning - Kevin to lead Explore alternative Blue & Gold banquet locations for June Share info on upcoming events (Science Nova, University of Scouting) with pack

Action Items

Complete hazardous weather training CE-42 for position training compliance - WATCH (30 secs) Check if 75% pack members in Bethlehem School District; contact Michelle re fee reduction if met - WATCH (30 secs) Email Josh/Mike/Richard re families not participating in popcorn fundraiser; include history of non-participation - WATCH (30 secs) Email pack re potential show-and-sell for leftover popcorn; explore indoor location options - WATCH (30 secs) Finalize scout account policy for committee review/approval - WATCH (30 secs) Submit SEFCU holiday match application by end of month - WATCH (30 secs) Include Pinewood Derby volunteer list from Kevin in next pack email - WATCH (30 secs) Prepare list of volunteers needed for Pinewood Derby; set up sign-up at next pack meeting - WATCH (30 secs) Schedule exploratory meeting for Pinewood Derby planning; review last year’s emails for guidance - WATCH (30 secs)

Pack 232 Committee Meeting Minutes — January 2025

Called by: Josh McWilliam
Note Taker: Daniel O’Brien (via fathom.video)
Meeting Time: January 5, 2025, 8:00 - 8:30 PM