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.
What's Happening in Our Troop?
Upcoming Event Calendar
Nov 7-9 Manatoc, Forester Lodge, AOL Scouts
Nov 18 Head Start Tags
Dec 5-7 Beaumont, Lodge 8
Dec 16 Head Start Wrapping
2026
Jan 9-11 Camp Merz, Holiday Valley Ski Trip
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 - Buffalo
June ?? Finger Lakes??
June 7-12 NYLT, Camp Stambaugh
July 19-25 - Summer Camp @ Manatoc, Concord
August 7-9 - Cedar Point
September 11-13 Tuscazoar
November 2025 Campout:
The November 7-9 Campout is at Camp Manatoc, Forester Lodge. Currently the Troops have 13 Scouts registered, 10 boys and 3 girls but only 2 adults. We need a minimum of 2 more adults to meet adult supervision requirements in camp. AOL's and the Webelos of Scouts of Pack 3390 have been invited to join us on Saturday between the hours of 9 AM and 9 PM.
Kent State University Merit Badge Weekend:
There will be a two-day merit badge program at Kent State University on the weekend of November 15-16. There are fees associated with the classes. On Saturday the following classes will be offered: Climbing, Kayaking, and Swimming. On Sunday the following classes will be offered: Personal Fitness, Archery, and Kayaking. Register.
Other Merit Badge Opportunities:
Communications Merit Badge - The next meeting for those working on Communications merit badge with the Troop will be Sunday, December 7.
Cooking Merit Badge - Scouts who are continuing to work on their Merit Badge should prepare their menus for Mrs. Rauschert’s approval and schedule your cooking time at a campout.
Scouting America has added 2 new Merit Badges: Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Merit Badges – Stayed tuned for more information.
Member Renewal by December 31, 2025:
Member Renewal opened as of 11/1/2025. Parents should have already begun seeing the reminder email. Upon logging into the renewal site, it will lump together the $85 National Fee and the $85 Troop Adventure Fee, plus a service fee. Everyone must be renewed by December 31st, or kids will be dropped automatically from the registrar.
- Families that have 3 or more registration renewals must complete a paper application to receive a family discount.
- There is financial aid assistance for Member Renewal available. Families requesting assistance with the fees must also complete a paper application and notify Dale or Elise by December 1st.
- Parents may request reimbursement of fees from their Scout’s Account if the money is available.
- The Adult Member Renewal Fee is $65, plus a service fee.
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.
Troop Reimbursement Form:
The Troop has a new form to submit for reimbursement.
Scoutmaster News - Elise & Dale
Congratulations to the newly elected leadership!
Troop 390
SPL – Matthew Kaminsky
ASPL – Joe Nester
QM – Terrill Marshall
QM – Jaxon Chalupsky
Scribe – Cameron Kozlosky
Troop Guide – Charles Nester
Outdoor Ethics Guide: Nathan Schutlz
Chaplain’s Aide - Grayson Kaminsky
Troop 7390
SPL - Emerson Sage
ASPL – Jillian Blevins
QM – Emily Henry
Scribe – Charlotte Oldham
Troop Guide - Clara Rauschert
The October Campout was cancelled due to lack of adult participation. The Troop needs adult volunteers to aid with campouts.
Popcorn Fundraiser:
Mr. Chalupsky has arranged for one last opportunity to sell popcorn at a Veteran's Day event. It will be at the Chapel Hill Tractor Supply on Saturday, November 8 beginning at 11 AM. It is an event celebrating local veterans. Those unable to camp this weekend are encouraged to work at the event. There will be food trucks, WONE and representatives from the various branches of the military attending. Please reach out to Mr. Chalupsky with any questions.
High Knoll Trek 2026 High Adventure:
This is a week of backpacking in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with activities like black powder rifle shooting and horseback riding in backcountry camps. In the past, the crew departed on Saturday afternoon and camped overnight in West Virginia on the way to High Knoll. The estimate for the adventure is $650. It includes the camp fee of $462 plus additional expenses like T-shirts, travel and food. We are asking interested Scouts to make a $100 deposit in November with additional payments beginning in January. The tentative dates are July 5-11, 2026. Currently 8 Scouts have put down a deposit. Please notify Mrs. Nester or Mr. Sroka if you are interested in going on this Trek.
Conservation Hours Opportunity:
For Scouts needing conservation hours, there will be an opportunity at Camp Manatoc on Sunday, November 15 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Volunteers are to report at the Red Oak Nature Center. Dress for the weather, bring a lunch and a water bottle. Bring work gloves and a shovel or mattock if you have one. Registration is not required for this event.
Acme Receipts Cash Back Time:
Troops 7390 & 390 are collecting Acme Receipts again this year. We will collect receipts from August 1, 2025, through February 15, 2026. Scouts can ask friends, relatives, and neighbors for their receipts too. ACME donates 5% of the rewards redeemed which are added to the Scout Account of the Scout who provides the receipts. Please give the paper copies of receipts or text a picture of your receipt to Sarah Eckert at (330) 671-1052.
Troop Reminders:
- The next PLC Committee Meeting will be held on December 2, 2025, at 6 PM.
- The next Troop Committee Meeting will be held on December 7, 2025. at 7pm. All are welcome.
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