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 summer camp pic

What's Happening in Our Troop?

Upcoming Event Calendar

Feb 8 Scout Sunday/COH
Feb 13-15 Klondike, Manatoc, Legion Lodge
Mar 7 Spaghetti Dinner
Mar 13-15 Manatoc, Forester Lodge
April 17-19 Ft. Steuben, Tippecanoe, OH
May 1-3 - Tuscazoar, Turtle Campsite
June 7-12 NYLT, Camp Stambaugh
July 5-11 - High Knoll High Adventure
July 19-25 - Summer Camp @ Manatoc, Concord
August 7-9 - Cedar Point
September 11-13 Tuscazoar

Scout Sunday History:

February 8th is the anniversary of Scouting, which is typically the Sunday before Christian Scouts celebrate Scout Sunday. It commonly entails participating in the church service with the Charter Organization, which allows the congregation an opportunity to see the Scouting Unit their church supports. Sometimes, Scouts participate in the mass by doing readings or other presentations. This year Scout Sunday is on February 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Faith Lutheran. Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend.

Court of Honor (COH) Ceremony:

The next COH will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following the Scout Sunday Service at 11:30 AM. Scouts should be dressed in clean, pressed Class A uniforms with their sashes. Mothers should wear their pin ribbons. Afterwards, cookies and punch will be served. Please plan on attending with your Scout.

Merit Badge Opportunities:

  • Communications Merit Badge - The next meeting for those working on Communications merit badge with the Troop will be Sunday, March 8th (note new date!), 2026, from 4-5 PM.
  • Welding Merit Badge meetings are scheduled for January 20, 2026, and January 27, 2026.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser:

Mark your calendars as our Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held on March 7, 2026. Dan Chalupsky has agreed to once again be the Spaghetti Dinner Chair! Dan is looking for other adult volunteers to help make this year’s Spaghetti Dinner a success! Please reach out to him if you can help at (805) 729-1091. The next meeting will be held on January 20th during the Troop Meeting.

Donations for the Spaghetti Dinner Raffle:

The Spaghetti Dinner Committee is looking for donations to raffle off at the dinner. There will also be a Silent Auction for bigger ticket items. Also, the committee is looking for baskets, small totes, or buckets to help create the raffle baskets for the spaghetti dinner. Please bring donations to the next Troop Meeting(s).

Troop Reimbursement Form:

The Troop has a new form to submit for reimbursement.

Troop Reminders:

  • The next PLC Committee Meeting will be held on February 3, 2026, at 6 PM.
  • The next Troop Committee Meeting will be held on February 8, 2026 immediately following the COH ceremony. All are welcome.

Scoutmaster News - Elise & Dale

Thank you to all the Scouts and families who participated in the Troop’s 25th year of sponsoring a Head Start family.

In lieu of the December 30th Troop meeting, the Troop switched from rock climbing at Kendall Cliffs to Whirly Ball. Thirteen Scouts and two AOLs attended and had a great time!

The January Campout changed to a Manatoc campout. We had five Scouts attend. They hiked and worked on advancement skills. As a reminder, the Troop also needs 2 adult volunteers for each Troop and a registered female leader if the girls wish to camp.

Ryan Ingersoll made a $150 donation from his Scout Account to the Troop. Thank you, Ryan, for continuing to support the Troop!

Scout Sunday and the next COH will be celebrated on February 8, 2026, at Faith Lutheran. Please read the details below.

February 2026 Klondike Campout:

February 13-15 campout brings the Klondike Competition at Camp Manatoc. We will be staying in the small Concord Lodge. This year’s theme is Tales of Our Past. The participation fee for this campout is $20. Please pack and dress appropriately for the weather.

High Knoll Trek 2026 High Adventure:

  • Dates: July 5-11, 2026
  • The estimate for the adventure is $650.
  • Reminder: $100 per participant is due each month starting in January
  • Warm-up hikes will start in the middle of April. Scouts should make every effort to attend the warm-up hikes so we can ensure everyone is properly conditioned for High Knoll.
  • In addition, High Knoll participants should also make every effort to attend the shake down campout in May at Camp Tuscazoar. This is the first backpacking trip these scouts have ever been on. It is important that everyone has the proper gear, so they have an enjoyable week. The troop has some backpacking tents available.
  • We know a lot of our scouts are involved in spring sports. Please let Mr. Henry (330) 256-1570 know your spring sports schedule as soon as possible so he can begin to schedule the hikes.

Popcorn Fundraiser:

Scouts who did not sell $450 in products will be expected to pay $150 (or a prorated amount based on sales) to the Troop. Scouts will be contacted soon

Acme Receipts Cash Back Time:

Troops 7390 & 390 are collecting Acme Receipts again this year through February 15, 2025. The deadline for the Troop is to turn in receipts is February 11th. There is a $2,000 minimum before we can submit receipts. So far, the Troop has not collected very many receipts. Acme reimburses 5% of the cash back value, which will go directly into the Scout’s account. Please give the paper copies of receipts or text a picture of your receipt to Sarah Eckert at (330) 671-1052.

Troop T-Shirts and Sweatshirts Available:

Summer Camp is the perfect time to purchase a Troop sweatshirts or t-shirts. Sweatshirts are $23 and Troop t-shirts can be purchased for $15. Please contact Mrs. Forster if you would like to purchase one.

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