Recap of Committee/Parent meeting 2/28/10

I want to thank everyone for attending the committee/parent meeting tonight.
It was a very nice location, thanks to the West Linn folks for getting that all together for us.
The next committee/parent meeting will be during the Troop meeting on the 18th of March.  We will be getting a class room at the St. Henry's Church to use while the Scouts are in their meeting at the Knights Hall.
In April we will have a Committee/parent meeting in Hillsboro.
Thanks again for coming.
Here are the major end items that we discussed and came to some conclusions about (there will be a full posting including the minutes of the meeting at a later date)

1.  We concluded that there would be a net balance $1300 after the purchase of patches from the $50 assessment.
This money is going to be used for gifts, supplies, and materials for the Troop.
2.  April 11th we will have a Troop gathering to assemble and set up the troop gear.  This will be conducted at the Knights Hall Parking lot from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  A meal will be included.
3.  May 8th we are planning on the troop camping at Scouters Mountain.
4.  Hats, Jackets, and T-shirts-
We have a vendor for all three.  We found a great place in Estacada that will do our t-shirts for $7.50.  We will get a price break at 100 shirts.  We are still looking for a design, Scouts we need to your designs in quickly.
Jackets are going to be ordered through one of the other Jamboree Scoutmasters, she can get them for $11.99 a piece.  I will talk with Kim at our next contingent meeting and get more details.
5.  Supplies:
We need 2 more cookers for the Turkey stoves.  There were hands that went up volunteering theirs, if you are interested, let me know.
Wood, we have one of the Dads that has all the wood that we need, we will be getting in touch with him with an itemized list of material needs.
We need to build 2 Patrol boxes and 4 stove tables.
One of the Scouts of the Troop has volunteered to take home, sand and repaint the tables.  Thanks
Gateway.  We are still working the design.  Once we get a firm handle on that we will start talking about materials needed.  The plan is to go light and easy.  Stay tuned.
6.  Gifts, we discussed how many we need and who they go for, above and beyond the "at home" gifts with the patches.  We talked about gifts for bus drivers and tour guides etc.  Karleen will bring 5 gifts to the next meeting and we will pick 2.

I am sure I am leaving something out.  It was a very productive meeting, when the minutes come out, we will pass them on.

Things that are due at the next meeting:
Patch money
Med forms that have not yet been collected
Designs for t-shirt /gateway/ hat
There will be a T-shirt/Jacket order form available at the next Troop meeting.

It is imperative that Scouts make all the meetings, we have a lot to do and a short amount of time to do it.
Along with task completion, we need to be taking advantage of bonding and building lasting friendships.

Thanks to all of you.

Have a Great Scouting day!

Jerry Schleining Jr.
Scoutmaster

Troop Committee/Parent Meeting

We have a lot of stuff to cover in this meeting.. the more input.. the better.
The meeting will be at 4:00 PM on Sunday the 28th of February.
Location of the meeting will be:

Market of Choice
5639 Hood Street
West Linn, OR  97068

Hope to see as many of you there as possible.
Again, if you do not show, you don't get a vote.
Unfortunately, we have a lot of decisions to make and a very short time to make them.

Thanks for all the support

Jerry Schleining
Scoutmaster

Troop Update 2-10-10

OK Jamboree 720..
The Patch orders are in.. man, you guys ordered a lot of patches.. that's great, you will have a great time with that and our uniforms will look Great.
Medical forms are in, with a few exceptions... we will clean that up at the next Troop meeting.. which will be on February 18th at 7:00 PM at the Knights Hall.

I would like to thank EVERYONE.. Our Troop is 100% complete on the National Registration!!!
What that means is that now EVERYONE will have access to and receive all the National stuff coming out..
Look for a Catalog from National to hit your mail boxes soon.. they were supposed to be mailed on the 5th of February.. so look for it.

HATS, JACKETS, AND OTHER UNANSWERED QUESTIONS....
Hats.. we got the answer on Hats.  The 4 of us have decided to have one made locally.. a baseball style.  We will get the troops input.
We can keep the cost down this way and get what we want.
Jackets...  I will talk about that one at the meeting.. lets just say for now that we have some options.
Unanswered questions... I have an itinerary of the trip.. it is still tentative, but it's about 85% accurate.. at least dates and locations are listed and we know what days we will be at the biggy's.

I want to thank everyone for their patients and support.  The fun is really just beginning.
The next couple months are going to be busy and take a lot of work.. but it is all about the fun we are going to have at Jambo!!

I'll see you at the meeting!
Remember to tell your friends to check in at this website...
I need a couple Scouts that are interested in being Historians for this adventure.  Imagination needed.

Have a Great Scouting Day!
Scoutmaster Jerry

Great Troop Meeting Last night

We had a great Troop meeting last night, it was good to see all of you again.
So here are some reminders.
Check Back here often.
Think of a Patrol name, yell, flag design.
For those of you interested (that talked to me) in Troop leadership positions (SPL/ASPL) get your resume into me as soon as possible.  Email it to:  tbirdironchef@gmail.com or gerald.schleining@verizon.net
Troop T-Shirt design.. think about it and get back to me.

On Designs:
They need to be "Scout friendly".
They need to demonstrate the Spirit of the Troop.
They need to exhibit the themes of the Jamboree... Those are:
100 year celebration
Celebration Adventure
Continuing the Journey
Cape Meares Light House/ 1st Aid Merit Badge
Oregon
Cascade Pacific Council

Please try to incorporate some of those ideas in the designs.

Gate way.. same thing.. start thinking about that.  We need to have it complete before the All contingent camp out on Memorial Day Weekend.

Thanks for such great attendance last night.

Jerry Schleining
Scoutmaster

Directions to the Knights Hall for the meeting

Directions to the Knights Hall from all points West:
Take I 84 East to Exit 13 (181st Exit)
Head South on 181st until it becomes 182nd.
Pass Centennial High School and come to big intersection.  That will be Powell Blvd.
TURN LEFT.  You are now heading EAST.
Continue on Powell.  You will come to a major interesection.  Eastman Parkway and Powell.
Go through the intersection and take the first left onto AVA St.
Ava will lead to 1st Street, turn RIGHT on First Street.
The Knights Hall is the small building behind the Olala Beauty Salon on the North side of 1St.
Park in the Big parking lot.
The Address of the Knights Hall is:
233 NW 1st St.
Gresham, OR  97030
See you at the meeting!

This link will take you to Mapquest.

UPDATES 01-11-10

Take a look at the counter above.. now back off a week.. that is when we are on a plane heading to Virginia!
We are really getting close and the excitement should really be building.. I know it is for me.
Medical forms are due at the January 21st meeting.  I can not stress enough how important it is to get those in.
There are still 3 Scouts that are not registered at the National Site.  You three will not be getting a physical form until you are registered.  Sooooo.... get registered!  Without your registration and physical you will not be going to Jamboree.

If you did not make it to the Swim check I need to talk with you at the meeting about getting it made up.
If you are interested in a Troop Leadership position, come to the meeting prepared to interview for the job. I am looking for a strong youth leader to be the Senior Patrol Leader.  That could be You!

I am looking forward to seeing you all at the meeting!

Scoutmaster Schleining

Just make a Note:

The next Troop meeting is on 1-21-10 at the Knights Hall in Gresham.
Make sure to bring your Patch order forms, medical forms, and a great attitude.. we are in the home stretch now...
2010 is finally here and we are getting close!!
Reminder...
If you are not yet a First Class Scout.. you need to be before we leave for Jamboree.  So get to work.

I regret to inform you that because of circumstances that are beyond Scouting Dave Kauth, our 1st Assistant had to step down from his duties.  I will certainly miss him on the team.  We will be welcoming Lou Loeb as the new 1st Assistant.  He is a long time Scouter and has been on the Council Jamboree team from the beginning.  He is excited about joining the Troop 720 team and I look forward to having him on the trip.

See you on the 21st!

Have a Great Scouting Day!