Pikes Peak Council has announced the next session of the Archery Merit Badge Class and two range qualifications for those needing just the qualification to complete the badge. The Badge has been expanded to a Friday Evening and all day Saturday to try and help develop some proficiency and reduce the number of scouts that fail to meet the qualification. The qualification only is a Tuesday evening from 5 to 9. This class is a great opportunity to earn a badge and save a slot at summer camp for something else. If you do elect to take this badge please see Keith Moore for a blue card prior to attending. Sign ups are conducted through the council web site (unless it is a retake).

We had two scouts sign up and pay for the previous class that did not attend and one that went home sick. Please contact Richard Evans to reschedule your scout with no additional fees (revans00@comcast.net)

– Merit Badge Class (see: http://www.pikespeakbsa.org/Event.aspx?id=438)
+ Friday, April 26, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
+ Saturday, April 27, 9:00am – 5:00pm

– Range qualification / makeup (see:
http://www.pikespeakbsa.org/ShootingSports/Events/SSArcheryRangeSpring2013)
+ March 19, 21 (5:00pm – 9:00pm)
+ April 29, 30 (5:00pm – 9:00pm)
+ May 6, 7 (5:00pm – 9:00pm)

Richard Evans

Hi there,

The Troop Committee Meeting is being moved this month to the 19th of March.  I hope to see all of you there.  Same time  6:30 pm at WUMC

Thanks,

Kathy Kaelin

For tonight’s (Tue, 5 Mar) pool activities, the cost is $3 per Scout.  See you at the church at 5 pm,

Jon

Troop 287 Committee Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2013
6:30-7:30PM
By Andrea Warner
Discussion Items
Welcome
Approval of Minutes-Joyce motion to approve the minutes, Kathy 2nd it, all in favor
COH Last-minute Details-Boys will do invite and Joyce will do the program. Scouts will have a hat contest and they will be judging-the boys will print up award certificates to present to the winners. Theme is Chilli cook off- winner for adult chilli and scout chilli- awards will be presented, Dave K will be bringing the awards. Tom will be bringing small 5oz cups for the taste testing. Jen will purchase the paper products, onions, cheese, sour cream. Joyce will make a sheet of corn bread and Andrea will bring desserts. Kathy will take care of the judging sheets and she will post all the info on the website. Can goods will be accepted at the COH.
Scoutmaster Report – Sign up for Freezeree (March 1-3)going on now, Troop ski trip will be either March 9th or 23, troop will make decision tonight, Game night will be on the 19th TBD, Service project possible at Flying W Ranch March 9-TBD Tom will look further into and get register, Citizenship of the World MB coming up next counsellor will be Will North. Personal Fitness MB TBD in April still need counsellor for it, Cycling MB in April counsellor will be Sean Warner, June summer camp and Sea base, July TBD Rafting and zip line, April will be swim night for game night to get boys ready for their camps TBD
Advancements Report-possible 5 board of reviews tonight. Joyce suggested more consistency at the reviews with boys appearances’ and how they approach the committee and would like for the committee to keep the reviews short. Dan asked Joyce to do a write up sheet so the troop will know what to expect. Joyce will address the troop tonight before the reviews so the boys will know.
Treasurer’s Report –report will be made available at COH.
Checking Account Signatures – Co Treasurer- signatures for checking accts has been reviewed and needed changes have been approved by committee
New Permission Form for Activities-TABLED to NEXT MTG
Camp Cards-Kathy has signed up the troop for the cards and March 14th she will pick up the cards from the council then given to the scouts they will have 1 month to sale them, what does not get sold will need to be turned back in.
Boy Scout Membership Policy Action-Jen will send out email about this matter
Other items-Dan bought 18 1 inch binders for the boys
Next Meeting – Tuesday March 19th – 6:

Hi Troop 287

The time for our next Court of Honor is upon us.  I cannot wait to taste all the boys and adults chili selections. 

The Troop Committee also asks everyone to please bring some canned goods for the Care and Share Program the Wilson UMC supports. 

We also have some financial transactions that need to take place at this COH.  Please come and be ready to take care of the items your scout is participating in.  As always I will have an updated copy of your Scout’s Account so you can decide how to take care of the business at hand.

1.  Annuall Scout Dues — $72.00 — Every scout except for Eagle Scouts are required to pay for this every year. 

2.  Summer Camp at Camp Alexander – June 2013 – $100.00 payment is due.

3.  Sea Base High Adventure Camp — June 2013 – $331.25 payment is due.

4.  Philmont High Adventure Camp – June 2014 – Sign up and $100.00 deposit is due. 

If you have any questions please email me at kkaelin@comcast.net

Take care and I will see you at the COH. 

Kathy Kaelin – Troop 287 Treasurer

T287 scouts prepare for their uniform inspection.

Does anybody have an old Cub Scout Shirt and hat that they would be willing to donate to a Bear Scout in need? Is so please contact Sean Warner @ 719-648-6798 or seanmwarner@gmail.com. Thanks

The date for the Ice Climbing is actually January 26th.  This conflicts with the camping event this weekend.  If you are not going to the camping trip and would like to attend this Please contact the person on the attachment from the previous post.

Troop 110 is looking for additional scouts to join then for Ice Climbing at Camp A on 26 Feb from 0830am-430pm. The cost is $45 per scout which includes all equipment and instruction. the information on the trip is attached in a PDF document…not sure if I did it right. Troop 110 Ice Climbing Outing 2013

Troop 287 Committee Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2013
6:30-7:30PM
By Andrea Warner
Discussion Items
Welcome
Attendance: Jen Jiours, Kathy Kaelin, Andrea Warner and Dave Krzemien
Approval of Minutes (Nov 2012, Dec 2012) All approved.
February COH- Feb 19th set up at 530pm starts at 6pm Chilli cook off. Friends of scouting. Boys will be determining the theme of the COH and will do the flier for it. Per the minutes from Dec mtg, the boys at their planning meeting wanted to start have a theme to each COH. The committee asked Chris Swanson since Keith was not here to talk with the boys about the theme and let them know that they will need to do up the flier for it also. Jen will contact Dan with Friends of Scouting to determine the time for him. Committee will supply onions, Sour Cream, cheese, beverages, and the paper products, Jen will purchase all the items on committee behalf. Joyce will still do the program so please make sure you turn in all your blue cards to her.
Scoutmaster Report No report- Keith not in attendance- Jen will email keith to confirm dates that were given at last meeting
Advancements Report No report Joyce not in attendance but please make sure you have all your stuff updated with her before the COH
Treasurer’s Report
Scout raises– outcome after the presentation of keeping it to $1 verius $1.25 the committee decided on raises for the scouts of $1.25 per flag.
2013 Budget—new budget presented with raising dues to $84 from $72. Committee approved new budget with no increases in dues, keeping it to $72. The budget had to modifications but was approved. It will be available at the COH
Financial Information communication—treasure report will be given at each COH with also each scout account balances.
Scout balances—will be given at each COH
Recharter/Journey to Excellence—Jen and Kathy will be completing it after tonight’s meeting
Flags Discussion—Dave volunteered to help with the transition for the next volunteer. We are asking for parents who does not already hold a position within the troop to volunteer with this task. Please talk with Jen or Dave if you may be interested in volunteering. Flags is the main on going fundraiser that the boys received their funds for troop events which also include summer camps. It helps them pay for their journey to Eagle. Discussion about having a plan B for bad weather, it was decided that we have a plan B for the Veterans Day Flags and to disclose the plan when parents and scouts are signing up so they are aware that if weather does not permit an early morning route than you will have to be able to do a later morning route. This will prevent cancelling the flags all together, and keep the residences who purchase the flags and the rotary happy while keeping in mind the safety of our parent and scout volunteers.
Other items—Scholarship for the troop will be discuss at Feb committee meeting.
Scout Sunday Feb 10th sign up will be given to troop by scoutmaster. Committee will s supply cookies and lemonade. Kathy will be the POC for the refreshments.
Hut Trip March 25-27 POC Dave cost $100
Fundraiser with the council- Camp cards $5 each and profit will be $2.50 March 13th is the kick off and commitment by Jan 14th, Kathy will be the POC for this. More info to come.
Next Meeting – Tuesday February 12 – 6:30PM