Sep 3, 2002

1. Secretary – Roland Garza brought up the need for a pack secretary.  Decision was made to ask for a volunteer at the 9/20 Pack Meeting to fill this position.
2. Budget – Than Colvin recommended that we consolidate our financial position as quickly as possible.  The following actions will take place:
• Sara M. will check on 1656 funds at Grace.
• Both treasurers to work together to work on budget.  Than C. to arrange a meeting with Brenda Miller (1656) and Jim Wenzel (880).
3. Rally Night – A total of 32 boys were signed up.
4. Tiger Dens – Total of 3 Dens.  Two Dens of  7 and one of 6.  All Dens have leaders.
5. Availability of Faith Facilities for Pack Night – Roger A. reported that either Thursday or Friday would work for the church.  The Sanctuary is reserved for the 9/20 Pack Night but it was stressed that which ever night is decided upon we must leave the facilities in “Good” condition.
6. Pack Night – After much discussion a motion was put forth to hold Pack Night’s on Friday.  Twelve votes were in favor, one vote was against and 2 votes abstained.  The Motion passed.
7. Pack Number – The district will allow us to change the pack number to 1680.  The last step before re-charter will be for the pastor of Faith to release 880 and agree to re-charter under 1680.  No issues anticipated but we will update at the next planning meeting.  The new pack will remain in the Tomahawk District.
8. 1680 Patch – Motion to purchase the 1680 patch for the boys.  This motion passed unanimously.
9. Parent Orientation Meeting – 9/14 is YPT and New Leader Essentials.  Janet W. reported that all parents will need to be YPT trained.  It was decided to try to have YPT training for the parents after the next planning meeting on 10/1.
10. Pack Meeting Job Fair – Darla F. will take care of the sign up posters for the 9/20 Pack Meeting.
11. Pack Night Assignments – Alan Evans put forth a motion to let the Webelos take care of the 9/20 pack meeting.  This motion passed unanimously.
12. Tiger Uniforms – After much discussion a motion was put forth to use the Orange Shirts for the Tigers.  Six votes in Favor.  Six votes were opposed.  Motion did not pass.
13. Pumpkin Patch – Roger A. advised that Faith is conducting a Pumpkin Patch for a fundraiser.  Dates are from 10/15 to 10/31.  It was decided to help with this endeavor and ask the church for a donation.
14. Lexington Trip – November 2^nd.  Cost is $50.00 per person.
15. Brazos Bend Camp Out – October 19^th.  It was decided to have the pack meeting at Faith on 10/18 and then leave for the campout Saturday 10/19.
16. Rain Gutter Regatta – Need a volunteer to Chair.  Sara M. Roland G. and Vince M. to contact individuals who may be interested.
17. Food Drive – Decided to keep 1656 food drive that benefits “Helping Hands”.  In addition we will be collecting magazines for the “Richmond State School”.  Sara M will handle the food drive and Roger A. will take care of the magazines.
18. Newsletter – Decided to produce last one for 9/20 Pack meeting but utilize the Web Site for communications moving forward.

Roland Garza
Assistant Cubmaster