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 13-15 Klondike, Manatoc, Concord Small
Feb 19 - Moms Night Out 7:30pm @ BrewWall
Mar 7 Spaghetti Dinner
Mar 13-15 Manatoc, Forester Lodge
Mar 29 - Alex ECOH @ Faith from 2-4pm
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

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).

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser:

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Spaghetti Dinner Chair: Dan Chalupsky

  • Parent and Scout involvement is crucial to our 2nd biggest fundraiser’s success. All Scouts and at least one adult from each family are expected to participate in this fundraiser.
  • Packets were distributed with fliers and tickets. Please distribute the fliers, post on social media, and sell the tickets. Watch your mailbox for further information.
  • This year we are asking the Scouts to purchase their raffle tickets prior to the start of their shift rather than at the end.
  • February 17th - Please drop off raffle basket donations during the Scout meeting. You can drop off completed baskets or individual items for a basket that we will assemble for you.
  • February 24th – Raffles baskets will be assembled. We welcome any adult help with this process.
  • March 3rd – Last minute preparations, Scout Training, and raffle basket assembling will occur. Please make sure your Scout attends this Troop Meeting. We welcome any help assembling raffle baskets. Last minute donations will be accepted.

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. Hopefully Scouts will have completed all their requirements so they can finish the badge.
  • Scouts working on the Welding Merit Badge need to work with Mr. Mularcik to schedule time in his shop to complete the welding requirements.
  • Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge - Judge Oldham will meet with Scouts who have previously started Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge and are ready to complete it on Sunday, March 22 from 3-5 PM in the Youth Room at Faith.

2026 Scout Summer Camp:

The 2026 Summer Camp will be at Camp Manatoc from July 19-25. Registration is now open. This year’s early bird pricing, due by April 19th, is $445, which includes a $25 discount from the Great Trail Council Adventure fee. Afterwards, the price rises to $485. The merit badge list will be sent out soon. Please let Mrs. Nester or Mr. Sroka know if you plan on attending summer camp.

2026 Scout Summer Camp Swim Test:

Each year, Scouts are required to take the swim test for summer camp. Manatoc will hold a swimming test session on June 6. We have scheduled a troop swim test at Copley HS on February 18th from 7-8:30 PM. The cost is $3 per Scout. Scouts should arrive in their bathing suit or swim trunks.

**Mom’s Night Out**:

Calling all mom’s…Let’s get together for some social time, snacks, and fun! The first meetup will be Thursday, February 19th at BrewWall. The address is 3161 Heritage Center Drive, Copley at 7:30 PM. We hope to make this a regular get together. Please join us!

Troop Reminders:

  • The next PLC Committee Meeting will be held on March 3, 2026, at 6 PM.
  • The next Troop Committee Meeting will be held on March 8, 2026. All are welcome.

Scoutmaster News - Elise & Dale

Thank you to all the families that attended our Scout Sunday activities at Faith Lutheran last weekend. We had seven Scouts who ranked up and many Scouts who earned Merit Badges. Congratulations to all!

Alex Henry is the Troop’s newest Eagle Scout! Congratulations Alex! Alex’s Eagle Court of Honor will be held on March 29, 2026, from 2-4 PM at Faith Lutheran. There will be a reception afterwards with cake and punch.

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. Our Scouts have been invited to conduct the opening flag ceremony, MC the opening ceremony and run a knot tying station for the competition. The GTC fee covers the $10 Klondike fee. Please pack and dress appropriately for the weather. Cold Weather Gear List.

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

Pack Crossovers:

February is when older Cub Scouts, AOL's crossover from their Packs to Scouting units. We have two Pack crossovers in February where we will be accepting new members; both take place on Thursday evenings. February 19 two boys from Pack 3300 will crossover to Troop 390. On February 26, a girl from Pack 3385 at Bath Church is crossing over to Troop 7390. We will be asking some Scouts to attend the events to welcome our incoming members.  It would be great if we could have some girls the night of the 3385 ceremony.

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 24th. here is a $2,000 minimum before we can submit 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

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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