Home

Cub Scout Pack 311
Pack Committee Minutes

Back to Minutes Index

What's NewPack ContactsPack CalendarLinks to other sitesPack PhotosDen PagesLeader ResourcesTomhawk District websiteSam Houston Area Council (SHAC) website

August 31, 2006

Dale Buckles called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.

Present:   

  • Dale Buckles, Committee Chair
  • Jack Denniston, Treasurer 
  • Sally Kubiak, Charter Representative
  • Jeff Russell, Cub Master
  • Carol Long, Pack Trainer
  • Kacey Attaway, Secretary
  • Chris Russell, Webmaster
  • Ken Langer
  • Mr. & Mrs. Philip Leong

Absent:  

  • Susan Grass, Advancement Chair
  • Steve Kobrin, Assistant Cubmaster
  • Debbie Levy, Bead Pass Out (attendance not required)
  • Laura Denniston, Assistant Treasurer

MINUTES REPORT:

  • The minutes from the August  meeting were reviewed and accepted.

TREASURY REPORT:

  • none

DISTRICT REPORT:

  • Discussed Rally Day/Night, Wear Class A Uniforms, Principal has been emailed. Day – Dale and Philip. Night – Jack, David, Steve. Chris will make stickers and invites. Mrs. Leong to have McDonalds coupons made to use as prize for attending Nighttime Activities. Flyers are done, need posters made.
  • Bring AOL board, pinewood derby cars, Regatta boats, Boys Life Magazine, slideshow, PA system, refreshments. Sally will email if we can use the marquee. Email Ken lunch schedule for grades 1- 4. Greeters needed.
  • Pack will pay for Boys Life magazine and T-shirt for new boys.

CHARTER REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:

  • none

PACK REPORT: 

  • Discussed leasing a storage unit instead of having a shed built. Sally to send info to Philip, so he may follow up and check on better rates.
  • Astros game outing went well.
  • Ms Leong and Kubenka will chair Pack campout to Lake Texana.
  • Need flag and volunteers to run 9/11 Ceremony, Kobrin? Invite HOA.
  • We have received permit to plant trees. Sally to email form letter, for pack families to use to ask for donations. Will need tree supplies, approved tree types, Dens may alternate tree care every two months.
  • Pack did not complete the 3 Summer Activities necessary to receive the Summer Pack Award but will receive Quality Unit Patch.
  • Still trying to incorporate Zoo overnight trip into calendar.

ADVANCEMENT REPORT:

  • none

TRAINING REPORT: 

  • Discussed using Fast Start video for group informational purposes and adult bonding.
  • To Be Trained:
    • S Grass
    • M Kobrin
    • R Polhemus
    • J Williams
    • Tiger Assistant Den Leader
    • Bear Den Leader

COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP REPORT:

  • Charter Representative – Rita Polhemus
  • Cubmaster – Dale Buckles
  • Assistant Cubmaster – Jeff Russell
  • Assistant Cubmaster – Steve Kobrin
  • Committee Chair – Sally Kubiak
  • Treasurer – Jack Denniston
  • Assistant Treasurer – Laura Denniston (due to Jack’s traveling schedule)
  • Pack Trainer – Carol Long (Michelle Kobrin in training)
  • Advancement – Susan Grass
  • Secretary – Kacey Attaway (Jennifer Williams in training)
  • Beads – Debbie Levy (Edna Tankeh in training – to be confirmed)
  • Park Clean Up Coordinator – will be done by Secretary
  • Outings/Medical Coordinator (Health and Safety) – Terri Leong/Jackie Kubenka)
  • Webmaster – Laura Denniston
  • Tiger Den Leader – Steve Kobrin
  • Tiger Assistant Den Leader – tba
  • Wolf Den Leader – Jack Denniston
  • Assistant Den Leader – Laura Denniston
  • Bear Den Leader – Liz Hinkle (unless someone else is interested)
  • Bear Assistant Den Leader – tba
  • Webelos I Den Leader – Mark Lehde
  • Webelos I Assistant Den Leader – Cindi Buckles
  • Webelos II Den Leader – Jeff Russell
  • Webelos II Assistant Den Leader – Dan Cawthon/David Long

WEBSITE REPORT: 

  • none

OLD BUSINESS:

  • none

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Discussed selling Pack hats
  • Discussed purchasing State Park Pass/ Groups Pay $100 per year
  • District has asked Packs to contribute baskets for an auction – will ask for volunteer to coordinate at Pack meeting.
  • Pack meeting time will be changed to 6:45 with the flag ceremony beginning promptly at 7:00 so we can be out of the building by 8:00 per district guidelines.
  • Popcorn sales will be starting soon and Cindi Buckles will coordinate this for the Pack. Money from the popcorn sales will go to the Pack (money from the Scout Fair tickets goes to the dens).
  • Jack Denniston provided den leaders with envelopes for receipts which need to be turned in to him at least every 6 months. 
  • Attendance at the Renaissance Festival was discussed and it was agreed we could use this as an optional Pack event (like the Astro’s game) and ask someone to coordinated ticket purchasing (possibly Rita P as she suggested the Festival). Mid November seemed to be the best time per the Pack calendar.
  • After looking at the calendar, we agreed it was not feasible to reschedule the Pack Fun day and so it was cancelled.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 P.M.

Back to Minutes Index