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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 HorvathScoutmaster

(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 is also active in the Old Portage District.  Throughout his distinguished Scouting career, he has held a number of positions on the District Level, including District Chairman, 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 nine Wood Badge staffs, including course director of class C-33-09. 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, Brian and Steven, who are both Eagle Scouts. He is a member of Wood Badge Class C-32-05.
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, one of whom, Peter, is an Eagle Scout.  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.

Kishan Jayewardene Assistant Scoutmaster

Mr. Jayewardene joined the Troop in 2010 with his son, R.J.  Born in Sri Lanka, he was a scout in his native country rising to the rank of Tenderfoot.  Mr. Jayewardene came to the United States in 2000 and is now a proud American, earning his citizenship in 2010.

 

Troop Committee Officers

Charlotte Horvath, Advancement Chair
Kathy Lane, Treasurer
Bruce Lightle Charter Organization Representative
Blair Lampner, Popcorn Kernal
Patti Renner, Spaghetti Dinner Chair

Boy Scouts of America Troop 390    Copyright since 2009