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\f0\fs24 \cf0 Troop 321 Vision: "Fun with a purpose." (Baden Powell)\
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TROOP 321 WEBSITE: Troop321.com	\
www.meritbadgemidway.com\page Troop 321 Mission Statement: "It is the mission of Troop 321 to follow the Vision and Mission of the Boy Scouts of America by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law through a strong outdoor program, trained Scout and Scout Leaders, diversity, community service and teamwork."\page \
MINUTES\
COMMITTEE MEETING OF TROOP 321\
September 16, 2009\
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	Troop 321 Committee Meeting came to order at approximately 7:35 p.m., on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the home of the Committee Chair.  Present were Kristin H., Robin F., Bob F., John C., Richard C., Tom D., Elizabeth L., Brian J., Paul M., Alicia F., Karen T., Susie T., and LuAnn M.  Kristin H., Committee Chair, led the meeting as follows:\
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UPCOMING EVENTS/IMPORTANT DATES TO CALENDAR!\
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DATE			ACTIVITY					TOUR LEADER/COORDINATOR\
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Sept. 22, 2009	        Troop Mtg. Popcorn Kick-Off		        Elizabeth L.\
			Salesmanship Merit Badge\
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Oct. 1, 2009		Roundtable\
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Oct. 6, 2009		MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING	                Robin F.\
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Oct. 13, 2009		Troop Mtg.: Clean/Inventory  Patrol Boxes	Robin F.\
			Invite Webelos 2 to Pack Meeting\
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Oct. 16-18, 2009	Memorial Park - Car Camping w/ Webelos	        Paul K./Jay B.\
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Oct. 20, 2009		Court of Honor				        John F./Bob B.\
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Oct. 23-25, 2009	Order of the Arrow Fall Ordeal\
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Oct. 24, 2009		Merit Badge Midway - Los Gatos Troop 501\
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Oct. 28, 2009		Popcorn Take Orders Due!			Elizabeth L.\
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Nov. 5, 2009		Roundtable\
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Nov. 6-8, 2009	        Yosemite - Upper Pines			        Evan C.\
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Nov. 14, 2009		Scouting for Food - Distribute Door Hangers	\
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Nov. 21, 2009		Scouting for Food - Pick up bags\
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Dec. 3, 2009		Roundtable\
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Dec. 5, 2009		Science Merit Badge Midway 		       John H.\
			Ralston Middle School\
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Dec. 5-6, 2009	        Sunset Beach					Bruce P.\
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Dec. 8, 2009		Troop Holiday Party				Linda K.\
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Jan. 7, 2010		Roundtable\
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Jan. 16-17, 2010	Monterey Bay Kayaking - Laguna Secca 	        Elizabeth L.\
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Jan. 23-24, 2010	Klondike Derby\
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Feb. 4, 2010		Roundtable\
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Feb. 6, 2010		PacSky Merit Badge Midway		        John H.\
			Ralston Middle School\
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Feb. 20-21, 2010	Snow Camping - Dodge Ridge		        Robin F./Paul K.\
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March 4, 2010	        Roundtable\
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March 13-14, 2010	Henry Coe 					Rick E.\
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April 1, 2010		Roundtable			\
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April 10-11, 2010	Presidio - Rob Hill				Mark L.\
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April 23-25, 2009	Order of the Arrow Spring Ordeal\
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May 6, 2010		Roundtable\
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May 15-16, 2010	        Pt. Reyes					Kristin H.	\
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May 22-23, 2010	        San Carlos Hometown Days			Brian J.\
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May 29, 2010		Memorial Day Flag Placement		        Karen S.\
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June 3, 2010		Roundtable\
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June 5, 2010		Memorial Day Flag Removal\
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June 8, 2010		Court of Honor				       John F.\
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June 11-12, 2010	Yosemite - Upper Pines			       Mike M.\
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June 20-26, 2010	Catalina - Emerald Bay			       Brian J.\
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July 11-17, 2010	Royaneh					       Brian J.				\
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Aug. 28, 2010		Annual Troop Picnic		               Linda F./Janet H.\
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*	Represents change of date, time, location or event.  \
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NOTE:  Henry Coe and other State Parks may possibly be closed by the State of California.  If this occurs, we will look for alternative locations.\
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Committee Chairpersons reported as follows:\
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1.Financial Report: Treasurer Bob F., reported that the amount budgeted for finances and the amount spent were essentially equal for the 2008/2009 Scout season.  After careful review of the Treasurer's report by the Committee is was unanimous that the dues shall remain the same for the 2009/2010 Scout season.\
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2.DUES: $60 per scout is due on or before October 31, 2009.  If you have not paid your dues by October 31, 2009, the dues will be $100.\
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3.Popcorn: Elizabeth L, Popcorn Chairperson, reported the following:\
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	a.Popcorn sales are in full swing NOW.  So, ask your parents to put up the sales form at work, sell to your neighbors and friends.  If you have out of town relatives, they can still purchase popcorn from you.  Contact Elizabeth L. for details.\
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	b.Show and Sell popcorn has been picked up and is ready for sale.  Elizabeth L. will be taking names for shifts to cover Show and Sell sales.  \
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	c.Elizabeth will announce 2 "Popcorn Blitz Days."  Popcorn Blitz is when Scouts get together and sell popcorn door-to-door in one neighborhood at a time.\
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	d.Prizes.  Discussions were held regarding prizes for popcorn sales.  The Committee unanimously adopted the following:\
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		Cash prizes for top three sellers and Trails-End patch for everyone who sells popcorn.\
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		Fill-It-Up (Every line filled in on an order form.  You may NOT put a person's name down more than once).  If a Scout fills up a sheet, he will earn the prizes offered by Trails-End (1 Marshmallow Bow & Mallow, Certificate of Completion, specially designed patch and $15 camp certificate).\
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		Every Scout who fills up an order form or sells $300 or more in popcorn sales will get to throw a pie in the face of a person to be determined.  Pie throwing will occur during the Troop Holiday Party.\
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		For every family that wishes not to sell popcorn, a $40 donation in lieu of popcorn sales is requested.  \
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	e.Projected revenue to Pack from sales is $2,000.\
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	f.Popcorn Kick-off: Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2009, 7:30 a.m. at Mahany Hall.  In addition to the Popcorn Kick-off, Elizabeth L. will be offering the Salesman Merit Badge.  Any Scouts who already have the Salesman Merit Badge are encouraged to help Elizabeth L. teach the badge.  This sounds like a great leadership opportunity!\
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4.Philmont CoolMax-type shirts: GET THE LAST REMAINING PHILMONT SHIRTS WHILE THEY LAST!  ONCE THEY ARE GONE, THEY ARE GONE!  If you are interested in purchasing one, they will be available at the Philmont Reunion Party this Saturday or you can contact Alicia F.  The cost is $22.00, and we have the following sizes and colors available:\
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		 	Graphite:	1-M; 2-L and 2-XL\
		 	Royal:		1-L and 1-XL\
		 	Khaki Green:	1- XL\
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5.October 6, 2009 - Troop Meeting - MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING:\
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	At the October 6th Mandatory Parents Meeting, the following will occur:\
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		a.Medical forms update\
		b.Driver forms update\
		c.Friends of Scouting Commitment\
		d.Parent talent \
		e.Open Committee Positions\
		f.Training\
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	You need the registration number on your Boy Scouts of America Member Card for all online training.\
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6.Upcoming Outdoor Adventure Trips and Events:\
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		A.October 16-17, 2009: Memorial Park car camping.  The Webelos 1 and Webelos 2 Scouts from the San Carlos Packs have been invited to attend.  Troop 321 Boy Scouts will help the Webelos with some of their achievements for Readyman, Forestry, Outdoorsman and/or Naturalist.\
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		B.November 7-8, 2009: Yosemite - Upper Pines.  Yosemite is beautiful this time of year.  The trees are starting to change.  Don't miss this opportunity to see Yosemite in all her fall colors.  \
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7.Training - Training Coordinator, Bruce P., wishes to remind all adults to get trained.  A trained adult is an informed adult.  All training information can be found on www.pacsky.org.  The University of Scouting coming up on November 7, 2009, at Ralston Middle School in Belmont is an excellent opportunity to get training.  PacSky is taking reservations now.\
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8.Philmont 2011:PacSky Council has reserved 2 Treks for Philmont 2011.  Robin F. will attempt to secure two Treks for our Troop as well.\
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9.Summer Camps: Summer Camp Coordinator, Brian J., will attempt to get June 20-26, 2010, for Catalina -Emerald Bay and July 11-17, 2010, for Royaneh.  More to following.  \
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10.Life to Eagle:  Life to Eagle Coordinator, John C., reported that James S made Eagle.  Congratulations James!  The following Scouts have completed their projects: Jonathan M, Kenny C and Paul K.  Five other Scouts are currently working on their projects.\
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11.Open Committee Positions:  \
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		-Treasurer\
		-Webmaster \
		-Round Table\
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	Thank you Alicia F., for taking over the position of Webelos Liaison.  \
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12.Service Project - Beach Clean-up: We are looking into a beach clean-up at Sweetwater in Half Moon Bay as a Troop service project.  The Webelos from the San Carlos Packs will also be invited to attend.  Date to be determined, but most likely in early December.\
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13.Den Chiefs: The San Carlos Cub Scout Packs are in dire need of Den Chiefs.  If you are interested in being a Den Chief, please contact Scoutmaster Robin F., or Pack Committee Chair, Kristin H., or Webelos Liaison, Alicia F.  Remember!  Den Chief is a leadership position.\
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REMINDER: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY SCOUT WHO FINDS ANY EVENT, WHETHER IT BE A CAMPING TRIP, BACKPACKING, SUMMER CAMP, ETC., FINANCIALLY DIFFICULT.  PLEASE CONTACT SCOUTMASTER, ROBIN F., OR COMMITTEE CHAIR, KRISTIN H.\
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	The next Committee Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of the Troop Committee Chair.\
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	Adjourned.  9:30 p.m.\
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	LuAnn M, Troop 321 Secretary}