There were 8 parents in attendance and the meeting lasted almost 2 hours. Several items important to the Pack were discussed and decisions made. These notes are intended to supply information to parents who were unable to attend.

1.  Treasurer’s Report Jim Wenzel distributed copies of our Budget Comparison Worksheet and listings of transactions for the last month. Our current bank balance of  $3,276.82 will be listed in future to reflect the following:

      a. $1,000cushion that has been established for future security and financial   
          fluctuations. The intent is that this amount will not be scheduled for use on
          regular budgeted items. If we have to dig into cushion because of low fund
          raising or emergency, that we should replenish it as soon as possible. This  
          amount was part of a BP donation obtained by Than Colvin.
      b. $730in our special asset purchase fund – now designated for the purchase of  
           a sound system. This came from BP donations primarily obtained by Tom  
           Cox.
      c.  The remaining $1546.82 is our normal operating money for budgeted  
            and scheduled expenditures.

2.  Popcorn Sales Nancy Wenzel reported that our popcorn order has arrived and is being given to the individual dens for distribution. There are a couple of missing items that are being pursued. Dates for turn in of prize lists and for delivery of the money for all sales will be confirmed by Nancy, then listed on our website and all dens notified. When all monies are collected, Pack 880 should earn $1,235.40.

3.  Family Campout Recap indicated that we spent $84.40 more than we collected for the food. Reimbursement has been made to the individuals who made purchases with the excess amount taken from other budgeted items.

4.  Pack Night will be May 23, 2002. Reece Nagai reminded all present of the individual den assignments.

5.  Day Camp will be June 18-21 this year. All adults who will be attending as leaders should attend the required training on either May 23rdor June 6th. Please contact Reece Nagai for location details.

6.  Ideal Year of Scouting information obtained in a Tomahawk District meeting was distributed and presented by Vince Mezzano. Methods of increasing Membership, Parental Involvement, Training of Leaders and Funds raised from Popcorn Sales were presented. Anyone interested in getting more details should contact Vince.

7.  July and August Pack Activities were briefly discussed and planning will begin on both. Dens 2 and 3 have primary responsibility for July and Den 5 has primary responsibility for August. Representatives from these Dens will advise every one of further details as they are finalized.

8.  Sound System Financing and Purchase has been discussed for several years. We now have $730 set aside for this project. Total cost estimates = $800 -$1,000.

9.  Other Miscellaneous Topics were as follows:
Scout awards for our May 23rd Pack Night should be given to Carolyn Schneider by May 20.

Carolyn Schneider will check the availability of the USS Lexington and Space Center for reservations during next school year so we can discuss them at the next Pack Night.

Magazines for the Richmond State School can still be brought to the Pack Night for delivery.
Jim Wenzel has volunteered to be the Assistant Pack Committee Chairperson.This is wonderful, but we now need to find another treasurer. If anyone knows of potential candidates, please contact Than Colvin.

10.  Merger With Pack 1656 Reece Nagai brought up this topic based on discussions he had with one of the Pack 1656 Committee Co-chairpersons. It seems that most of the Pack 880 parents at our meeting had been approached or involved in discussions with someone from Pack 1656 before it came up in our meeting. Opinions varied, depending on previous dealings with Pack1656, friendships and the thought that more scouts may provide larger numbers for participation in more scout activities.                   
Most of our attendees thought it worth holding discussions with Pack 1656 to determine the benefits and potential for Pack880. Reece Nagai was appointed to lead this review. A committee for Pack 880 was not appointed but should include a good cross section of our parents, then include all parents when a final decision is made. If anyone wants to volunteer to work on the Merger Committee, please let Reece and I know.

Than Colvin
281-633-9775
Pack Committee Chairperson and,
Temporary Secretary