Troop 390

TROOP 390 LEADERS - We are grateful for all the great leaders and committee members that work so hard and donate so many volunteer hours year after year to provide our Scouts with all they need for a fun, successful troop.

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Scout Oath

On my honor
I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the
Scout Law;
To help other people
at all times; 

To keep myself
physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.


Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.

Jim Horvath, Scoutmaster

Jim Horvath Scoutmaster (jhorvath99@aol.com)

Troop 390 had been dormant for several years before Mr. Horvath brought it back to life in 1992.  He has served as Scoutmaster ever since.  In addition to his duties with the Troop, Mr. Horvath also serves as the Chairman of the Old Portage District of the Great Trail Council.  Throughout his distinguished Scouting career, he has held a number of positions on the District Level, including Vice Chairman for Program and District Commissioner.  Three times he has served on Junior Leadership Training Staff.  A member of Wood Badge Class C-25W-93, Mr. Horvath has served on eight Wood Badge staffs and is the Course Director for the next Wood Badge program to be offered through the Great Trail Council.  Twice he has served as Scoutmaster for the Great Trail Council's contingent to the National Jamboree and once as Scoutmaster for the Council's contingent to Philmont.  Mr. Horvath is the recipient of the District Award of Merit and the Silver Beaver Award.  His son, Ryan, earned his Eagle Badge with the Troop in 1998.
Paul Orchosky, Chairman

Paul Orchosky Chairman

A member of Troop 390 since 2004, Mr. Orchosky first served as an Assistant Scoutmaster before taking his current position as Chairman, which he has held since 2006.  Prior to his involvement with the Troop, Mr. Orchosky served as a Committee Member with Cub Scout Pack 3300 at Fort Island School in Fairlawn.  He is the father of two 390 scouts, one of whom, Brian, is an Eagle Scout. He is a member of Wood Badge Class C-32-05.
Steve Brustoski, Asst. Scoutmaster

Steve Brustoski Assistant Scoutmaster

Mr. Brustoski has served as an Assistant Scoutmaster since joining Troop 390 in 1998.   In addition to his duties with the Troop, he has also volunteered his time on the District Level.  An avid hiker, he is currently in the process of hiking the highest point in each State.  Mr. Brustoski is a certified trainer in Leave No Trace and is also Wood Badge trained.
John Fields, Asst. Scoutmaster

John Fields Assistant Scoutmaster

Mr. Fields joined Troop 390 as an Assistant Scoutmaster in 2008.  Prior to joining the Troop, he served as the Charter Organization Representative for Troop 210 in Kenmore.   A scout leader since 1999, Mr. Fields served as Cubmaster in Pack 3210, also in Kenmore, where he also held the positions of Assistant Cubmaster and Den Leader. In addition to his position with Troop 390, Mr. Fields also serves as a Unit Commissioner with the Old Portage District.
Don Ostapowicz, Asst. Scoutmaster

Don Ostapowicz Assistant Scoutmaster

(don160@aol.com)

Joining the Troop in 2004, Mr. Ostapowicz serves as Assistant Scoutmaster.  He is the father of three Troop 390 scouts.  While a member of the Troop 390 staff he also served in a number of capacities for Cub Scout Pack 3390 over the course of 10 years, serving as Cubmaster, Asst. Cubmaster, Den Leader and Committee member.  Mr. Ostapowicz has also been active on the District level, coordinating activities and training new scout leaders.  He is a recipient of the Old Portage District Award of Merit and is a member of Wood Badge class C-17-02.
 

Andre` Portteus Assistant Scoutmaster

The father of two Eagle Scouts, Kevin and Tom, Mr. Portteus joined Troop 390 in 1998 and has since served as an Assistant Scoutmaster.  Mr. Portteus is a bicycle enthusiast, an active hiker and outdoorsman.  He also served as an adult leader in Troop 18 in Akron before joining Troop 390.
 

Troop Committee Officers

Charlotte Horvath Advancement Chair
Kathy Lane Treasurer
Bruce Lightle Charter Organization Representative
Mary Zbasnik Secretary

Boy Scouts of America Troop 390    Copyright since 2009