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

August 7-9  Cedar Point, Firelands, High Meadows
August 25 BOR
September 11-13 Tuscazoar, Pig Gig
September 22, 29 BOR
October 6  COH
October 16-18 7 Ranges, Mingo Mesa
October 20 AOL Open House
October 24 MB College @ Manatoc 8-5
October 27  Troop Elections
November 7 University of Scouting, Walsh HS
November 13-15 Manatoc w/AOLs
December 4-6 Beaumont, Lodge 8

2027 Events:

January 8-10 Firelands, Camp Alaska
February 7 Scout Sunday
February 12-14 Klondike @ Manatoc
March 6 - Spaghetti Dinner
March 12-14 Manatoc w/new Scouts
April TBD West Point Scout Camporee

Scoutmaster News - Elise & Dale

Another summer camp has come and gone. We had great weather and the Scouts had a good time! All Scouts were able to complete their Merit Badges and a few partials that cannot be completed at camp. On Thursday evening, at our campsite, we had roasted corn, braised beef, pulled pork, and cake…and this came after dinner at the dining hall! Thank you to everyone who volunteered at camp.

August 2026 Campout:

The August 7-9 Campout will be at Cedar Point and will be staying at the Firelands High Meadows Campsite

**Mom’s on Hiatus**:

Please join us for some social time, snacks, and fun! The next meetup will be held on Monday, August 10th at 7 PM. We will meet at the Barrelhouse, 1682 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313. Please join us!

September 2025 Campout:

The September 11-13 Campout is the Pig Gig at Tuscazoar. The camp cost is $25 for all participants. Dinner is provided by Tuscazoar and the menu will be roast pork, BBQ chicken, parsley potatoes, vegetables, bread and butter, beverage, and desserts. No merit badges are offered this year. Permission slips will go out soon.

Popcorn:

Popcorn Season is upon us. This is our biggest fundraiser for the Troop. Dan Chalupsky will continue to be the Troop’s Popcorn Kernal. We are looking for an Assistant Popcorn Kernal to learn under Dan this year. Please let Dale of Elise know if you are interested. Dan Chalupsky’s contact information is: chalupd@electioniq.net or (805) 729-1091.

Scouts are required to sell a minimum of $750 in gross sales popcorn and participate in a minimum of 2 Show and Sells. Scouts who choose not to sell popcorn must make a $250 donation to offset the loss to the Troop not generated by sales. Stay tuned for more information and upcoming Show and Sell dates.

A Little About Popcorn:

What is the significance of our Scouts selling popcorn? The proceeds generated by popcorn sales are divided in 3 ways: 33% goes to pay for the product itself, 33% goes to Great Trail Council and 34% goes to the individual Scouting Unit. The portion that goes to Great Trail is used to help cover the administrative expenses of conducting the popcorn sale itself, as well as supporting the programs at Camps Manatoc. The remaining 34% goes to the Troops. Therefore, Scouts who don’t sell any popcorn affect both their Council and their Unit.  In our case we divide our portion in half with 17% going into the Troop’s account and 17% into the Scout’s individual accounts.

Troop Reminders:

  • Scouts are to return to wearing Class A uniforms to Troop meetings as of September 8th.
  • The next PLC Committee Meeting will be held on September 2, 2026, at 6 PM.
  • The next Troop Committee Meeting will be held on September 13, 2026. All are welcome.

Troop T-Shirts and Sweatshirts Available:

Now is the perfect time to purchase a Troop sweatshirt or T-shirt. 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