The following 11 parents were present: Tim Ryan, Michael Golrick, Paul Viggiano, Mark Carpenter, James Bailey, Rich Johnson, Mike Abrahamson, Jim Misincik, Peter McCann, Alice Card, and Robert Pescatore. SPL- Brian Golrick was also in attendance.

Meeting called to order by Michael Golrick at 7:35 pm.

1. Mr. Golrick announced that a fundraiser dance was scheduled for Mrs. Heher for 2/27/99.

2. Paul Viggiano presented the Budget which was unanimously approved by all present. Dues are about 65% collected, reminder letter for the balance is going out soon.

3. Mr. Golrick pointed out that the Troop has automatic Insurance coverage with enrollment.

4. Scoutmaster Report: next meeting is 1/7/99- presentation from the Connecticut Burn Foundation; then 1/15/99, field trip to Kendro Laboratory Products, followed by the Klondike the weekend of 1/22-24/99.

5. Mr. Abrahamson presented Mr. Pescatore with his Assistant Scoutmaster patch.

6. Mr. Golrick passed out the new merit badge requirements list, an example of the new Scout handbook- boys will be encouraged to buy the new book. The next "Round Table" is scheduled foe 1/12/99- the presentation topic is "Youth Protection". A schedule of future Round Tables and discussion topics was also passed out. A "Leave No Trace" Awareness Award information leaflet was also passed out. Calendars for January through June were passed out.

7. Camperships: apparently an acceptable agreement with the Council has been reached regarding campership funds for Troop 68 scouts wishing to attend Yawgoog, and the Friends of Scouting presentation. Mr. Abrahamson will pursue a written agreement. The Council will be allowed to conduct a Friends of Scouting presentation, and the first $300 will be earmarked for Yawgoog camperships, to be awarded as Troop 68 directs.

8. Jim Misincik reviewed the skiing trips- this week's ski trip was cancelled; next is February 6th (Sequassen) at Ski Sundown, money is due 1/28/99; and a third date will probably be scheduled for the end of February (27th?) at Mohawk.

9. Mr. Golrick reminded the group that we will be honoring the Troop's 50th anniversary this year in a suitable manner- Mr. McCann will investigate.

Brian Golrick reminded the parents that scouts should be receiving a call every week by the end of Tuesday, if they don't, the scout should call their patrol leader, one of the ASPL's or SPL.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.