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Meeting Notes

Impromptu Google Meet Meeting - January 04

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Meeting Purpose

Review pack status and finalize plans for upcoming events.

Key Takeaways

Membership Renewal Push: A significant number of members have not renewed. Den leaders must contact their families to prevent further attrition. January Pack Meeting Finalized: The meeting is set for this Thursday, featuring popcorn awards, 21 pie-in-the-face throws, and a “snowman donut” opening activity. Pinewood Derby Tech Upgrade: A new laptop will be purchased to replace the unreliable old one, ensuring the race software runs smoothly. Winter Cabin Camping Fee: A $10/person fee was approved to cover food costs for the February 6–8 event.

Topics

Membership & Training

Training: All leaders are trained, except for new leader Dan Reynolds. Membership Renewal: A large number of members have not renewed. Attrition: Marciano, Gass, and Julian Mattson have left the pack. Action: Den leaders must contact their families on the renewal list. Rationale: The late-December renewal deadline is poor timing for families. New Leads: The only lead (Jessica Hughes) is >25 days old. Michael will follow up.

Treasurer’s Report

Assets: $12,613.28 in checking; $629.50 in outstanding deposits. Total Assets: $13,242.78 (excluding cash held by Mike/Richard). Liabilities: Leader reimbursements, school rental fees, and outstanding event expenses. December Activity: Income: $7,343.69 ($5,207 from popcorn). Expenditures: $1,311.46 (camping, awards, recharter fee). Popcorn Donations: Collected from 7 families; 3 outstanding (Catalfamo, Friedman, Olshansky). Scout Balances: Bob will email families with balances to inform them of their funds and how to use them.

Popcorn Fundraiser Debrief

Status: Fundraiser is complete. Awards: Gift Cards: Claimable via the Trail End Rewards app. Kernel Cups: For top-selling team “Unbelievable Butter” (distributed this week). Top Seller: Raymond receives a trophy. Patches: For all top sellers on teams. Pies: 21 pies earned (1 per $500 sold), to be thrown at the January pack meeting.

January Pack Meeting (This Thursday)

Agenda: Opening: “Snowman donut” craft (donuts, picks, plates). Awards: Flags & awards ceremony. Wood Badge: Brief presentation by Richard. Guest: Charlesworth may attend; Robert will confirm. Popcorn Prizes: Awards distribution. Pie Throwing: 21 pies will be thrown, two at a time to expedite. Logistics: Supplies: Michael to buy whipped cream and pie plates. Richard to bring tarps. Josh to bring garbage bags. Cleanup: Strict attention required to prevent cream from being tracked through the school.

January Events

Snow Tubing (Jan 10): Minimum of 15 people met. Michael will send a payment reminder. Cub Yukon (Jan 31): $5/cub at Lawson Lake. Note: The Twin Rivers Council website lists a $5 fee, not the $15 fee in the leader’s guide. Register now to secure the lower price.

February Events

Winter Cabin Camping (Feb 6–8): Theme: Winter Olympics. Fee: $10/person, approved to cover food and other expenses. Logistics: Richard will bring the porch heater. Pack 4001 may install the porch plastic, simplifying our setup. Pack Meeting (Feb 12): Magician Jim Snack is booked for $250. Optional Council Events: Hooked on Ice Fishing (Feb 14). Nova Tech Talk (Feb 19). West Mountain Scout Day (Feb 19).

March & Beyond

Pinewood Derby (Mar 14): Location: LaSalle in Troy. Michael to confirm with Kevin and schedule a walkthrough. Tech Upgrade: A new laptop will be purchased to replace the unreliable old one. Software: Lozano Enterprises Grand Prix software ($80). Hardware: Laptop, USB-to-serial converter ($30), and potentially a docking station. Action: Daniel to research options and send a proposal by Wednesday. Resource: Robert suggested contacting Gary Robbins (Solutions by Design) for a deal. Awards: Josh will order from Crown Awards. Loop: The track loop will be available for fun runs after the official race. Council Events (Mar 21): University of Scouting (for leaders). Cub Adventure Academy (for scouts, $25/cub). Action: Volunteers are needed to lead Bear and AOL adventures. Blue & Gold Banquet (June): Idea: Host at Hudson Boulders rock climbing gym. Cost: ~$1,250 for 50 climbers ($25/person). Action: Michael to get a detailed quote for next month’s meeting.

Next Steps

Michael: Follow up on the Jessica Hughes lead. Purchase whipped cream and pie plates for the January pack meeting. Send a payment reminder for snow tubing. Confirm Pinewood Derby logistics with Kevin at LaSalle. Get a detailed quote from Hudson Boulders for the Blue & Gold banquet. Bob: Email families with scout account balances. Collect outstanding popcorn donations. Richard: Bring tarps and pack supplies to the January pack meeting. Bring the porch heater for winter cabin camping. Josh: Bring garbage bags for the January pack meeting. Order Pinewood Derby awards from Crown Awards. Daniel: Research and propose a new laptop for the Pinewood Derby by Wednesday. Robert: Confirm Charlesworth’s availability for the January pack meeting. Den Leaders: Contact families on the membership renewal list.

Pack 232 Committee / Leader Meeting Minutes — January 2026

Called by: Josh McWilliam
Note Taker: Daniel O’Brien
Meeting Time: January 04, 2026, 8:00 - 8:30 PM, Cubmaster / Den Leader Meeting to Follow 8:30 - 9:00 PM