In attendance Kapala, Dave B,Shetler, bleich, roop, wray, maher, linda brooks, paffi, hayden, green, cooper

Ted Hayden volunteered to be compass bearer for next year, thank you Ted!

Fall campout will have other AG groups in attendance (possibly 50-100 people?)  each group will be responsible for different activities. (Oct 28th at Ohiyesa).

Jenny discussed new findings for guides that we can implement like walking sticks for new members.  Discussed y fund balance and funding for campout activities.  Discussed strong kids and how guides can donate to the strong kids fund either as  a one off or on a recurring basis.  Council and elders to take the charity discussion offline and discuss at spring campout.

Yearbook pages are due Saturday May 25th, please get paper originals or high quality color scans to Nathan Wray that Saturday by noon.  Will again do free yearbooks for each family that has paid the adventure fee and extras $5.

Recruiting – have been getting come contacts from the website etc.  Tony thinks we should have addtl spring recruiting.  Nathan would like to focus recruiting on specific schools (pierce, bemis, pembroke, wass).

Tony asking for pinewood derby pictures.  bowling was good, thanks Craig. discussed moving back to later on sunday, not sure it would help attendance.

Fun nighter conflicted with a soccer tournament and was not well attended.  had 12 ppl and 4 pizzas.

Discussed doing induction at Spring campout, alternate items instead of popcorn to throw in fire.  Ted briefed us on activities planned.  Decided on 6 activities, with everyone to have either high ropes or climbing tower with horseback being an additional charge ($10).  Per Fritz, Bearhawks to do torches for spring.

End of season party at Beachwood.  Need to contact Beachwood to confirm date with BW (June 3rd).

Discussed needing trophy for most points.

Discussed needing to get Winter campout in schedule.  Targeting Jan 25th.

Council thanked Tony for his service at the last council meeting.

Meeting adjourned 9:10pm.

The campout will start at 7:00 Friday evening on May 18th and end after breakfast on Sunday May 20th.

The cost is $132 for the parent and first child, plus $55 for each subsequent child (if applicable). Registration is now in progress at the YMCA!

Registration Form: Spring_Camp_Out_2012[1]

Here is a link to the Mystic Lake web site: http://www.mysticlakecamp.com/

Mystic Lake camp is located near Claire Michigan (about 2.5 hours):

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The fun starts at 6:00 with open pool for the first hour, followed by open gym for the second hour. Pizza and pop will be available starting at 7:00. We’ll get a game of dodgeball or floor hockey going in the gym.

Birmingham YMCA is located here:

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For $10, each bowler will get two games of bowling, rental shoes, pizza & pop. If you just want to watch and have some pizza and pop, the price is $3.00.

Thunderbird Lanes is located on West Maple and Livernois:

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Don’t worry, if you have already registered this year then you already paid these fees! This post is just to provide some detail on what the fees are used for.

Thanks for your participation in the race!

In Attendance Kapala, Roop, Bleich, Shetler Green, Cooper, Paul, Maher, Burdick, Klingler, Paffi, Ortell, Hayden, Jann

Arriving late Wray

Introductions

Discussed campout etiquette.  Reminder that alcohol is never allowed at YMCA camps – campouts are “dry”.  No one should ever be seen in possession of or consuming alcohol on YMCA property.  One circle said they had a new member who was not aware of camp rules and brought alcohol and left it in a snow bank where it was seen by Storer staff.   Circle leadership apologized.  The expedition sent an email to Storer apologizing for the incident and promising better enforcement at future campouts.

Discussed noise control at campouts.  Going forward, campout rule is no excessive noise after 10pm.  Anyone should feel comfortable asking for quiet after 10pm. This goes for any kids who may be awake as well as any dads who may be playing cards or listening to music.  Providing a quiet sleeping environment is a basic courtesy.

Pinewood multi-year champion will be Tony and Walter Jann.

Recruiting – Fritz mentioned new families being placed.

Sledding – sledding was fantastic weather.  Had a good turnout (maybe 40 kids).  Hot chocolate was served (Matoaka). with doughnuts on top of the sledding hill.

Daddy daughter dance – a good time was had by all.  $149 was spent on top of receipts.

Chili cookoff

Reviewed the Pinecar checklist (Wray).  John G bringing laptop, Nathan and John to set up software next week.  Tony to bring printer.  YMCA supplying projector and screen.  Dean to bring PA system.  Pete to get us the medals from last year so we can count and see if we need more.  Kevin will ask Scott Wicowski about pinewood boxes (Scouts).  Registration is covered.  Track setup is Sac Sisters and Sequioa (9:30am).  Bearhawks will run concessions.  Tony will bring cups and chips for judging.  Jenny will help with judging.

Overall design judging is 12:45 on race day.

Sac Sisters will host Spring Campout.  Bearhawks will do torches.

Palominos will do bowling this year.  Craig to confirm date.

Nathan to drop recruiting foamcore off at YMCA before Sunday for display at Chili Cookoff.  Jenny says we have enough pinecars left.

Meeting adjoured at 9pm.

See attached flyer for the specifics and rules: PinecarFlier2012

Both the check-in and the derby will take place at the Birmingham YMCA:

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Arriving late Wray

Called to order 7:35

Discussed needing pictures from events this season for the Yearbook.

Talked about fun nighter. Earlier time worked out well. Ate 8 pizzas and 5 2-liters

Discussed letter from Storer. Future campouts will need to be chaperoned by Y staff. Need to discuss whether to continue at Storer in the future.

Discussed sledding. Nathan to send email telling everyone to use judgement on sledding.

Discussed daddy daughter dance. Palominos to sponsor. need to determine budget and cost based on last year’s minutes. I believe it was $100 budget plus $5 person/ $10 max per family which covered the DJ. we have the same DJ as two years ago.

Discussed Pinecar derby. Jenny to order 100 cars ASAP. cost to be $5. discussed how to register cars. will discuss more at march meeting.

circles gave status. palominos played laser tag in madison heights. marshmallow shooters were made by bearhawks at Brune’s house and the dog ate too many marshmallows. nacomas had a meeting where they made craft decorated coffee mugs. Wild mustangs went bowling.

Jenny gave updates. Hats are not yet available. Spring campout, we’re set and she will create a flier for that. minimum is set to a reasonable number. Campout is at Mystic Lake in Claire. Big Als Place recommended for pre-campout meeting point. Need to determine sponsor by next meeting.

Jenny says excess funds can be deposited into our Y account. Pete is trying to determine why we are showing an extra $200 in our YMCA account. will close the account once we determine what the facts are.

Craig reported on honor points. Chippewa and Sequioa are tied at 250 honor points.

Nathan named Volunteer of the Year for the Birmingham YMCA. Go Nathan.

Meeting Adjourned 8:33.

The party goes from 7:00 to 9:00 on Saturday March 3rd! The cost at the door is $5.00 per person.

Brought to you by the Pocahontas Palominos Circle!

See the flyer for more information: 2012_sock_hop

Directions to the YMCA listed below:

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