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Welcome to Troops 390/7390

Welcome to the official website of Scouts BSA Troops 390/7390. We are chartered by Faith Lutheran Church of Fairlawn, Ohio and belong to the Soaring Eagle District in the Great Trail Council of Scouts BSA.

Troop 390 February COH

What's Happening in Our Troop?

Upcoming Event Calendar

April 27 Cooking Merit Badge Class
April 29 BOR
May 2-4 Tuscazoar (Dover Dam Days - Plant Science MB)
May 20 COH
May 24 Ohio Western Reserve Flag Planting
June 6-8 NYLT Weekend 1 @ Stambaugh
June 27-29 NYLT Weekend 2 @ Butler
June 30-July 7 Swamp Base, Lafayette, LA
July 13-19 Summer Camp @ Manatoc
Aug 8-10 Bike, Camp, Canoe Campout

May 2025 Campout:

The next campout is Dover Dam Days on May 2-4 at Camp Tuscazoar. The cost for the campout and Dover Dam Days program is $45. The program includes the Plant Science Merit Badge class, a tour of the dam, Saturday's dinner, a campfire program and a patch. Scouts are not required to participate in the program. For those who do not participate; the camping fee is $15. Permission slips will be distributed this week. Camp Tuscazoar is requesting a headcount by this weekend; if you know your Scout is interested, please let Mrs. Nester or Mr. Sroka know ASAP.

Merit Badges:

  • Personal Management MB – Continue working on the workbook and contact Anne Gentile or Michael Kaminsky with any questions.
  • Citizenship in the Community MB – Continue working on the workbook and contact John Oldham with any questions.
  • Cooking MB – Emily Rauschert will conduct a meeting on April 27 at 3:30-5 PM

Northern Ohio Golf Charities & Foundation Service Opportunity:

Northern Ohio Golf Charities, Inc. (NOGC) is a volunteer organization which has helped conduct professional golf tournaments at Firestone Country Club for over sixty-five years. The organization is looking for volunteers that may walk with the golfers (Juniors) and hold a scoreboard. Volunteers ages 13-23 are free and volunteers ages 24 and up will be charged a $80 fee to cover uniforms, food, and a 5-day pass for the PGA Tournament. The organization is looking for a multiple-day commitment if possible. Please reach out to Jim Kozlosky you have any questions at: Jameskozlosky@gmail.com. Registration is open until June. Tournament is June 18-22.  More information may be found on the NOGC website: 2024 Kaulig Companies Championship.

Troop Reminders:

  • Scouts are expected to wear their full uniforms to every meeting, even when arriving late from sports practices.
  • The base cost for monthly campouts is $15/Scout + the expense of the Adventure.
  • Scouts should budget $10 per Scout when planning their campout menus. This will help alleviate overspending and purchasing too much food.
  • Troop sweatshirts are on sale for $23. Many Scouts like to wear them at campouts. Troop t-shirts also may be purchased for $15. Please see Mrs. Forster if you would like to purchase one.
  • There will be an adult sign-up for summer camp posted soon.
  • The next PLC Committee Meeting will be May 6, 2025, at 6 PM.
  • The next Troop Committee Meeting will be Sunday, May 4, 2025. All are welcome.

Troop Forms:

Please take a few minutes to review and complete the following forms. They can be found on the Troop’s website. The forms can be turned into Mrs. Forester.

Scoutmaster News - Elise & Dale

At the March Campout at Beaumont, Scouts had a Leprechaun Hunt and saw lots of salamanders. The weather mostly cooperated.

At the April Campout at Manatoc, April Fool’s was celebrated by working toward creating and earning fake merit badges. We have many creative scouts!

Congratulations to the newly elected leadership!

Troop 390
SPL – Alex Henry
ASPL – Terrill Marshall
QM – Owen McKee
Scribe – Matthew Kaminsky
Troop Guide – Charlie Rayman
Patrol Leaders – Joe Nester, Nathan Schultz, Charles Nester, Grayson Kaminsky

Troop 7390
SPL - Anna Mostoller
ASPL – Clara Rauschert
QM – Charlotte Oldham
Scribe – Jillian Blevins
Historian – Emerson Sage
Patrol Leader – Emily Henry

2025 Scout Summer Camp:

The 2025 Summer Camp will be at Camp Manatoc from July 13-19. Registration is now open. This year’s early bird fee, due by April 19th, is $430. Afterwards, the price rises to $445 through July 5th and then the price will be $465 per Scout. Scouts must be registered for camp to sign up for Merit Badge classes which is this week.

Each year, Scouts are required to take the swim test for summer camp. Manatoc will hold a swim test session on June 8.

BSA Health and Medical Forms must be updated annually. One copy of updated Physical forms is due.

Scout Code of Conduct & New Rules:

Scouts have not been following the Scout Code of Conduct. With that said, the Troop Committee is implementing the following disciplinary action effective immediately. Any Scout who breaks the Code of Conduct at any Scout event or meeting will face the following discipline.

Strike 1: The Scout will miss the next Troop campout.

Strike 2: The Scout will be required to go before the Troop Committee and meet with them.

Strike 3: The Scout will not be allowed to attend the High Adventure.

Swamp Base 2025 High Adventure:

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  • Dates: June 30 – July 7, 2025
  • Base Cost: $800/person + transportation.
  • March payments of $150 are due.
  • We are still accepting submissions of design proposals from the Scouts to be used for the Swamp Base trek shirts.

Scout Volunteer Service Opportunities:

  • April 19 - Cuyahoga River Clean-Up from 9am-12pm. Meet at the Mustil Store in Akron.
  • April 26 - Manatoc, Planting trees from 9am-3pm

Newsletter Items

To add items to the monthly newsletter, contact Natalie at nwill0804@gmail.com.

The Values of Scouting

Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership skills, and how to get along with others. For almost a century, Scouting has instilled in young people the values and knowledge that they will need to become leaders in their communities and country.

THE SCOUT OATH OR PROMISE
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 MOTTO
Be Prepared

SCOUT SLOGAN
Do a Good Turn Daily

THE SCOUT LAW
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful,Friendly,
Courteous, Kind, Obediant, Cheerful,
Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

OUTDOOR CODE
As an American, I will do my best to:
Be clean in my outdoor manners
Be careful with fire
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation minded