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Attendees: Bruce Johnson, Martin Lunde, Tom Nelson, Jon Souer, Jay Jones, Steve Goemer, Mike Petersen, Donald Burr.

Bruce Johnson called the meeting to order @ 7:00 PM. Copies of the printed agenda distributed by Bruce and the sign-in sheet are attached for the record. Hereafter minutes of the Committee Meetings will be posted online for all to read. Corrections should be submitted to Martin Lunde, after which corrected minutes will be reposted.

Martin Lunde reviewed the minutes from the last Committee Meeting on September 11, 2005. The minutes were approved as read with one correction. Martin will make the correction and E-mail the corrected minutes to all Committee members.

Scoutmaster’s Report by Jon Souer

Jon indicted that the Scouts did a good job of rearranging the Patrols and Patrol Leader elections are underway.

Jon felt that the Court of Honor was too long and should be shortened in the future if at all possible.

Jon attended the Eagle Review meeting – there have been some changes in the document submittal order for the Eagle paperwork.

Finally, one young Scout will not be permitted to attend future Troop camping trips because of safety concerns as a result of his behavior during the last Troop 153 trip (he ran into the woods without a buddy after dark).

Treasurer’s Report by Tom Nelson

As of September 21 statement:

• There is a total of $930 in checking accounts; the savings account stayed the same.
• Funds are about where they should be as nonprofit.

Tom will double check all monies earned from wreath, popcorn, and etc sales to see that all were distributed to the proper Scout accounts. TJ Brama still owes money to the Troop; Don Burr will contact his parents to collect the outstanding funds. As a result Tom suggested that if the Scouts do not pay their recharter fees on time, then no Scout activities and no recharter for that Scout.

This lead to a discussion about providing Scholarship monies for poorer Scouts so that they can attend various Scout activities. Perhaps the Scholarship fund is a specific separate item in the budget.

Don Burr suggested that the Troop have a "Capital Equipment Budget for 2006 and onward. This would allow an orderly replacement program for such items as tents, cast iron pans, stoves, etc. Steve Goemer will generate a "master list" of equipment as a starting point. Presently, the Troop has more equipment than is required for the number of Scouts. This discussion leads to a bigger questions, " Should the Troop have a definitive budget?"

Both ideas require further development; thus the Committee members are to bring their thoughts to the next Committee meeting for an extended discussion.

Quartermaster’s Report by Steve Goemer

Steve is presently rebuilding 3 cook stoves (when complete the Troop will have 6 working stoves). Jay Jones needs some camping equipment for outdoor leader training. Steve will get such for Jay.

Don Burr brought in some ideas for trailer graphics. The graphics were reviewed and additional suggestions were made; this discussion will also be continued at the next Committee Meeting.

Don indicated that the Troop could erect shelving beginning tomorrow in the storage room. Don also indicated that the shelves could be screwed to the walls and floor. Backpacking equipment would be locked in a cabinet in the Outreach Room. That storage shelves are to store such items as: tents, stoves, cook kits, lanterns, etc. Don will coordinate the shelving and Martin will work with Don on a design.

First step is to measure the equipment and develop a "item location plan."

Advancement Report – Mike Petersen

Not much to report. However, everyone must remember that the BOR must submit the proper paperwork so that a Scouts time history is correct.

The question was raised as to whether youth protection training is good forever, or if it has to be renewed every year or two. No one had an answer; thus this will be check at Council.

Upcoming Events:

• David Lundes Eagle Court of Honor date has changed because an outdoor venue was not able to be secured.
• The Mississippi boating weekend will change location because of very high and fast water conditions due to recent heavy rains. Date to be announced.
• June 23 thru July 5 – 2006 American Heritage Trails Trip – see attached flyer regarding this.

• Tom Nelson sent in a reservation for Eagle Cave scheduled for January 6 and 7, in Madison Wisconsin. The cost is $45 to $50 and the Scouts sleep overnight in safe caves.

Communication between the Troop and Parents was discussed. Because not everyone has access to a computer, it was suggested that the standard issue "yellow postcard" be sent to all parents once per month. The Troop Scribe would be the person to develop the card and send it. Jon volunteered to do a master "mail merge" list that he would hand off to the Scribe in order to get things rolling. The yellow post card would go out once per month.

Tom Nelson indicated that the 8^th grade camping weekend went very well – Troop 153 "shined" and left a very good impression.

With no further business, the meeting was closed at 9:00 PM. The next Committee meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday November 6th at Faith Methodist Church, St. Anthony, MN.

Minutes submitted by Martin Lunde @ martin.lunde@dectra.net.

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