These are the minutes from the last meeting to be approved at the next meeting.

Group Committee Minutes
Tuesday, October 23, 2007:00pm

Members Present: Krista & Paul; Bernie; Shirlette, Katrina; Cindy; JoAnne; Catherine

Group Committee Chair, Catherine Robar welcomed members and called the meeting to order.
Minutes were not available due to the absence of the secretary, Julie Lowe.
Correspondence – A letter from the Legion invites us to take part in the usual Remembrance Day activities.

Treasurer’s Report (attached) Notes – the First Aid Kit which was prepared and first used for CJ is suitable for almost of our activities. A 10x10 canopy was purchased with remaining money from the Grant from the Municipality.
The Report was moved by Treasurer, Krista Emino, seconded by Bernie.

CJ’07 Report – It was an excellent trip – would definitely do it again! At Camp Tamaracouta, in Quebec, 9000 people, 8000 youth from all parts of Canada and many International Groups. 6 Scouts and 2 Leaders from 1st New Germany attended. They experienced a wide variety of challenges. It was both a broadening experience and an affirmation of the value of our program. The next CJ is not yet scheduled, but a provincial jamboree is slated for 2009. Our Scouts have made a presentation to the Mason’s and will visit a Lions’ meeting tomorrow evening. Thanks was expressed to all who helped make it possible for our boys to attend CJ’07, especially Paul & Krista who accompanied, and Bernie who assisted in many ways with the preparation.

Group Reports
Beavers have 10 registered – 3 girls/7 boys – 4 1st year members. Leaders are Krista Emino; Julie Lowe; Brittany Lapointe. Account Balance is $5.45. They had a hike on Oct 6th with the Cubs, and will have a Hallowe’en Party on Monday.

Cubs have 7 registered – 7 boys. Leaders are Paul Savory, Colby Emino-Savory assists. Account Balance is $289.28. They hiked with the Beavers on Oct 6th : Hallowe’en Party this week. We do need another adult leader. Two names were mentioned of people who may be able to help; if neither of these work out, we may advertise in the School Newsletter or Church Bulletins.

Scouts have 11 registered – 11 boys. Leaders are Paul Savory and Bernie Surette. Scouter Joe has offered to assist and acts as a resource person. Account Balance is $176.97 They are continuing work on the camp behind Paul’s, and will try to camp out before Spring. They have enough for two Patrols; the boys and leaders took a St. John Ambulance First Aid Course; a Canoe Course; placed first at Mayflower Camp; 3 Scouts are working toward Chief Scouts; in December we hope to offer a Gun Safety Course.
They didn’t attend JOTA(Jamboree on the Air) due to the wet conditions.
A Total of 28 Youth

New Business: At the New Germany Christmas Festival, As a Community Service project Scouts will look after the Bonfire and serve Hot Chocolate (Mary Wagner will provide the syrup) Municipality will provide marshmallows for roasting.
Investiture will be held on November 5th at 6:30pm. Families & friends are invited, Program at 6:30 followed by Desserts. – Group committee will provide tea, coffee, juice; and families are asked to bring desserts according to the number coming with them.
On Remembrance Day we will do the usual Parade from the Legion to the Cenotaph, and then to St. John’s Church for the Family Service. Refreshments will be provided by the Legion Auxiliary and prepared by parents. On Remembrance Day the Guides and Scouts will lay a wreath together at the Cenotaph; we will give the usual donation to the Poppy Fund.

Our groups took part in the Scouting Display at the Desbrisay Museum in Bridgewater in September.
It was suggested Christmas Donations(instead of exchanging gifts) be given to the school breakfast program.
A card will be sent to Kendal and his family, and a donation in memory of Brandon will be given.
New harnesses for flag bearers are needed. Paul will look into this.

(Note – new signing officers will need to be established for some of our accounts at next meeting)

Next meeting – January 22, 7pm at St. John’s Church Hall