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

Jan 21 BOR
Jan 24-26 Skiing, Holiday Valley
Feb 2 Scout Sunday, COH
Feb 14-16 Klondike, Manatoc
Mar 1 Spaghetti Dinner
Mar 14-16 Leprechaun Hunt, Beaumont
Mar 22 Merit Badge University, Camp Stambaugh
April 11-13 April Fool's Campout
May 2-4 Tuscazoar (Dover Dam Days - Plant Science MB)
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

January 2025 Campout:

On the January 24-26 Campout, the Troop will be skiing at Holiday Valley and camping at Camp Merz. Scouts do not have to ski to attend this campout. Permission slips were handed out in January. Helmets are mandatory for skiiers.

Spaghetti Dinner:

Congratulations to Dan Chalupsky, our new Spaghetti Dinner Chair! Dan is looking for other adult volunteers to help make this year’s Spaghetti Dinner our biggest success yet! Please reach out to him if you can help at (805) 729-1091. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for March 1st!

Collection of Old Christmas Tree Lights:

As a service project, Cub Scouts are collecting old or broken Christmas Tree lights. If you have any lights that you wish to dispose of, please bring the lights to the next Troop meeting.

Collection of Old Prescription Glasses:

The Troop collected 73 pairs of used glasses for the Lion’s Club. Thank you to all who donated.

Acme Receipts Cash Back Time:

Troops 7390 & 390 are collecting Acme Receipts again this year through February 15, 2025. The Troop deadline to turn in receipts is February 11th. There is a $2,000 minimum before we can submit receipts. So far, the Troop has collected approximately $1,670. Scouts can ask friends, relatives, and neighbors for their receipts, too. 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 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 has been raised to $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.
  • The next PLC Committee Meeting will be February 4, 2025, at 6 PM.
  • The next Troop Committee Meeting will be after the COH Ceremony on February 2, 2025. All are welcome.

Scoutmaster News - Elise & Dale

Thank you to all the Scouts and families who participated in the Troop’s 24th year of sponsoring a Head Start family. In lieu of the December 31st Troop Meeting, 12 Scouts met at Kendall Cliffs and climbed for 2 hours. All had a great time.

Congratulations to Tyler Kuchar had his Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony on January 11, 2025.

Scouts who have not renewed their Scout membership fee will not be eligible for advancement.

Scout Sunday will be celebrated on February 2, 2025, at Faith Lutheran. Please read details below.

Scout Sunday History:

February 8th is the anniversary of Scouting, so 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. Scouts may sometimes participate in the mass by doing readings or other presentations.

This year Scout Sunday is on February 2nd at 10:30 AM at Faith Lutheran. Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend the service with Scouts in full uniform. Immediately following the service, we will have the Court of Honor Ceremony at 11:30 AM. Afterwards, cake and punch will be served. Please plan on attending with your Scout. Topics of discussion will include the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Scout Rank Advancement, Merit Badges, 2025 Swamp Base, Summer Camp Information, & Medical Forms, and Photo Release Forms. The Troop Committee will meet immediately after the COH ceremony. All are welcome to attend.

Swamp Base 2025 High Adventure:

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  • Dates: June 30 – July 7, 2025
  • Base Cost: $800/person + transportation.
  • Deposits Due: $100/participant is due in January. Please be sure you are up to date on payments.

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