Pack Committee Meeting – Minutes

Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Attendance

Den Leaders:

• Tiger Cub Den 3 – co-Leader Lou S
• Tiger Cub Den 7 – co-Leader Steve J
• Wolves Den 8 – co-Leader John P, co-Leader John F
• Wolves Den 9 – Assistant Ada I
• Wolves Den 10 – co-Leader Robert R
• Bears Den 4 – not represented
• Bears Den 5 – Assistant Ching E
• Bears Den 6 – Leader Macey Z
• Webelos I Den 1 –co-Leader Brad C
• Webelos I Den 2 – Leader Joe M
• Webelos II Den 12 –co-Leader Bill M

Pack Leadership:

• Committee Chair – Scott E
• Cubmaster – Ed L
• Treasurer – Ching E
• Awards Chair – Drew M(excused)
• Camping Chair – Gapps N

Agenda

Reports from the Chairs

Cubmaster

• Pack Meeting, Movie Night @ Blackhawk Museum – January 10, 2010

• Pack Meeting – Structure and Conduct
  • Den leaders and parents should actively manage the Scouts. Scouting event are not drop-off or “cruise control” events. All adults should participate and lead by example.
• New Scout process and Den management discussion

Pine Wood Derby Committee

• Pinewood Derby Weigh-in, January 30, 2010, 1-3 PM @ Russ D’s home
• Pinewood Derby Race, January 31, 2010, an electric start costing $90 was review and approved, additional PWD race details to follow

Treasurer

• Current balance is $8,300
• Reimbursement checks were reviewed, approved, and distributed

Committee Chair

• Den award packets were distributed
• Den Leader registration/training is on-going. The Pack will most likely be required to complete a training form for each individual leader and submit them to council.
• Den Leader reports – The den leaders present did not report any issues with their Scouts progressing toward Rank advancement
• The Pack 1776 Website continues to provide a wealth of information. Check it out today at www.pack1776.com
• The next Meridian District Roundtable is January 28th
• Blue and Gold Ceremony – Need to identify committee chairs and approach them for commitment (CC Scott, CM Ed, WDL Bill to lead this effort)

Camping Chair – events and status

• Lake DeValle (Punta Vaca) – third weekend in April (16-18th )
• Bridalveil Creek Campground for Summer! Obtaining a reservation for both group sites will be key.

Hiking co-Chairs – hikes and status

• January, February, March hike – CC Scott to follow-up with Hiking Chairs on status

Key future dates and other topics

• 01/09/2010 (Sat) : Cub Leader Training. Times vary. Contact Scott Kubik
• 01/15/2010 (Fri) : Scout Night Warriors Game. 7:30 PM - Steve J to lead
• 01/26/2010 (Sat) : Leader Education and Development (LEAD 2010). Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill.
• 02/06/2010 (Sat) : Cub Leader Training. Times vary. Contact Scott Kubik
• 02/13/2010 (Sat) : Scout Day for Cal Basketball. 1 PM
• 02/19/2010 (Fri) : Mt.Diablo Silverado Council Boy Scouts of America Annual Recognition Dinner. 6:30 PM
• 02/26/2010 (Fri) : Family Fun Bingo Night.
• 03/06/2010 (Sat) : BALOO (BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION). 8:30am-4pm. Vallejo Area. Contact Mike Rettinhouse
• 08/27-29/2010 : WOOD BADGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Camp Herms. Contact Steve Pierce or Craig Gridley
• 09/24-26/2010 : WOOD BADGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Camp Herms. Contact Steve Pierce or Craig Gridley
• TBD: Dad’s night out - Brad C to lead