The following people were in attendance: Kathleen Abrahamson, Michael Abrahamson, John O’Neill, Michael Golrick, Andy Spalla, William Amidon, Frank Chudy, Andrew Chudy, Doug Sutherland, Kathleen Pierce, Bob Yenke, Rich Alesevich, Dwight Ely.

The meeting was called to order by Andy Spalla at 7:39p.m., followed by the pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary’s Report
    A Printed Report from last meeting was handed out & approved

Scoutmaster’s Report
    A printed report was handed out:

Treasurers Report:
    A Printed Report was handed out

Committee Chair’s Report
    This upcoming month’s calendar was discussed. 

Calendar:
    08/30: Troop Court of Honor & 1st Troop Meeting 
    09/10: District Roundtable
    09/20 – 22: OA/ Ordeal 
    09/ 13 - 15: First Wood badge weekend
    09/27- 29: Campout @ Beaches 
    09/28: Den Chief Training
    10/04-06: Second Wood badge weekend
    10/ 04 - 06: Campout @ Sikorsky
    10/ 07: Parent’s Meeting
    10/08: District Roundtable 
    10/18-20: Troop Camporee @ Hoyt
    10/25: OA Fellowship

Old Business:
    Reminder that Camp Sikorsky @ Sikorsky 10/04 -06

New Business:
Scout Master requested $50.00 from the troop in order to buy new Patrol Binders. Rich Alesevich & Frank Chudy volunteered to provide Patrol Binders for the Troop.

Other Business:
    Kathleen Pierce suggested a Life to Eagle Committee be formed to help the Scouts on their way to becoming Eagle. No Motion was made to look into this at this time.
    Andy Spalla would like to see trips to Sea Base happen every 2 years and would like to keep the cost between $ 300 - $500 per person he would also like to send at least 2 crews which would consist of 16 boys and also look into sending boys from the troop to other High Adventure Camps. Motion was made by the Scout Master to have a committee look into this matter; motion was tabled until next Parent’s Meeting.

Senior Patrol Leader Report:
    Andrew Chudy discussed the Sea Base Trip as well as the Summer Trip, Yawgoog & Junior Leader Training.

Adult Responsibilities 2002/2003:
    Committee Chairman: Andy Spalla
    Advancement Chairman: Geri Sloat
    Treasurer: Frank Chudy
    Eagle Scout Coordinator: Michael Golrick
    Eagle Gifts: Dwight Ely
    Fund Raising:
        Yankee Candle: Deena Begin
        Popcorn / Take Order: Dwight Ely
    Quartermasters: John O’Neill, Steve Lemoine, Lou Havanich
    Secretary: Kathleen Abrahamson
    Web Site: Bill Amidon
    Publicity: Job is available
    Scout Sunday: Steve Lemoine
    Ski Trip Coordinator: Kathleen Pierce- Blagys
    Summer Trip Coordinator: Kathleen Pierce – Blagys
    Hospitality Chair: Hope Spalla
    Scout Uniform & Equipment Exchange: Marsha Moore
    West Point Camporee Coordinator: Job is still available
    Scoutmaster: Michael Abrahamson

Meeting Adjourned @ 9:08 pm