The Parent's Meeting for Troop #206 began at approximately 7:30 PM on Monday, June 09, 2003.  Present at the meeting were: Hana A, Bill A, Lillian A, Robert B, Barbara C, Keith D, Julie D, Dave F, Pam F, Roger H, Chi M, Don M, Tom R, Frances R, Paul R, Emma S, Mary S, Carol T, Denise T, Eric V, Lisa W, Phyllis W. Hana A presided in John N’s absence.

 1)    The meeting kicked off by discussing Troop's 206 50th Anniversary, lead by Bill A.  We will be making various plans over the next twelve months.  Some items of discussion included lining up past uniformed boy and adult leaders to discuss their experiences with the troop.  The estimated cost for the Food and Beverages should be approximately $100.00 for a light Reception that will be a part of the event.  It is tentatively scheduled for June 19th or June 20th of 2004 and will be an afternoon event and will tentatively be held at Trinity Church and Trinity Hall in Menlo Park.   We will be contacting prior scouts via the telephone, using databases, getting names and other related methods in order to prepare for the event.  Volunteers for the 50th Anniversary included Frances R, Hana A, Paul R, Chi M, Mary S. and Lisa W..  Laura B. and Bill A. will be co-chairing the event. 

2)  The next item of discussion was the Troop Trek (August 2 –9) and was led by Emma S..  Emma elaborated how this event takes place every year and is a high adventure trip.  It is designed for stronger and faster individuals and there are generally anywhere from 8 to 12 people in the group.  It will take place in the Trinity Alps in Northern California near Mount Shasta, a beautiful but rugged wilderness area with lakes and streams and mountain peaks over 8000 feet.  You may contact your Emma regarding the event if you and/or your son for more information.  It is essential that you wear sturdy, well-broken in hiking books and properly sized and fitted back packs.  An assessment will be make to determine if you are up to approximately 30 miles of backpacking over a 5 to 7 day period.  There will be a lot of uphill and downhill hiking included. 

3)  Summer Camp is scheduled for July 13th through July 19th.  There will be a Mandatory Parent's Pre-Camp meeting on Monday July 7 at 7 PM at Trinity Church.  Just remember 07/07 at 7PM.  Scouts with Camp Credits may be able to get a refund for Summer Camp costs – see Treasurer Eric V.  For anyone who is interested, Julie D. has a list of events all the Merit Badges that summer camp has to offer.  It is also available on line.  Summer camp offers a tremendous opportunity and a time to earn up to 6 Merit Badges.  Some of them will be more challenging than others.  There will also be free time available for other things, but you can be kept very busy. 

4)  Bill A. also mentioned that since the White Water Rafting trip had to be postponed from it's original date of April 28^th; now it will take place this weekend (June 14th and June 15th) or on August 17th and August 18th.  It will take place at Cache Creek.  If you are not currently signed up, you have the option of signing up for the August trip, but the cost will be $140.00

5) SM Roger H. announced that Edward D. will be new Senior Patrol Leader.  He also announced Patrick R., Hoi M., and Kyle S. as the 3 new Patrol Leaders.  Again these leaders can assist other scouts on focusing on the trail to First Class and in obtaining Merit Badges. 

6) Pam F. mentioned that there are a total of 120 Badges in total that can be earned, including Aviation, Railroading and Wood Carving. Although we have many of the MB books in our library, some of the boys will need to purchase books while at camp to complete badges there.

7) Popcorn:  If your Scout is interested in selling popcorn next fall, you now have to option of getting it in advance.  A total of 40% of the sales will go back to the Scout as Campership dollars.  You can obtain information on the website of trailsend.com.. 

8) The job of maintaining and distributing old, out-grown uniforms has passed hands from Frances R to Dave F.

9) Summer Pot Luck Barbeque and Parents Committee Meeting – Monday August 18^th at Alan Z’s in Portola Valley. Chance to review Troop Calendar and preliminary Budget.