The following 18 parents were present: Paul Viggiano, Mark Carpenter, Mike Abrahamson, Andy Spally, Tim Ryan, Michael Golrick, Barbara Misencik, Bill Amidon, Craig Voytek, Joe Rescsanski, Bob Pescatore, Hank Slesinski, Rob Miller, Alice Card, Kieve Berkwits, Sarah Beth DeMent, Deena Begin, and Jim Bailey.

Meeting was called to order by Mike Abrahamson at 7:40 pm.

1. Paul Viggiano presented the Treasurer's Report.

2. Scoutmaster Report: Mike Abrahamson passed out the Scoutmaster's Report to all attendees. Highlights included (1) the District Camporee which began on May 14th (2) Order of the Arrow induction for 3 boys (3) elections were held on May 21st, Brian Golrick was re-elected SPL (4) Bobby Pescatore held his Eagle Court of Honor (5) the final Court of Honor for this year was held last Friday, June 4th (6) Annual Planning meeting is this Saturday from 1:00-5:00 pm- all scouts are welcome to participate.

3. Committee Chair Report: (1) Mike Golrick indicated he was taking Yawgoog money tonight for Pete McCann who was not in attendance, (2) Mike also announced that Jason Hibyan was working on his Eagle Project this Saturday at 8:30 am at St. Patrick's Church in Bridgeport (a clean up project.

Old Business:

4. Mr. Amidon discussed the website- the Scoutmaster's reports are on the site, he has the Parents meeting minutes and they likewise will be on the site shortly. Scouts interested in helping with the rest of the site should contact the project manager, Michael Card.

New Business:

5. Deena Begin mentioned she would like to encourage more participation with the Yankee Candle Fundraiser, which is scheduled to kick-off early September. A possible tie-in to the Salesmanship merit badge was suggested, and Jim Bailey, Sr. will pursue this possibility.

6. Gear purchase- Mr Alesevich requested the authorization to purchase 2 backpacking tents since the regular troop tents are not suitable for backpacking excursions. The group felt that any backpacking activity or program run by the Troop would likely require at least 4 tents, and this purchase was unanimously approved by the attendees, on condition that they be used only for backpacking excursions, and after a recommended backpacking activity was approved by the Scoutmaster. Other minor supplies were also mentioned (seam sealer, etc.), and the direction from the Committee Chair is that minor supplies required by the Gear Master to fulfill his duties do not require pre-approval from the Parents.

Other Business: Tom Jackson and Joe Rescsanski would like the Parents' Meeting Minutes mailed to them, Tim Ryan to take care of this.

A new list of scouts was passed out by Mr. Abrahamson.

Andy Spally thanked Troop 68 on behalf of the Cub Scouts for their help last weekend.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.