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

Sept 19 SCAT Service Day, Manatoc
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

The Troop has had two campouts since the last newsletter.

Eight scouts attended the Cedar Point campout in August, with five scouts going to Cedar Point and three scouts staying behind and exploring Camp Firelands. Everyone had a great day!

The September campout was at Camp Tuscazoar. Three scouts earned Exploration Merit Badge. The newer scouts also worked on 2nd class cooking and other rank requirements. Several scouts watched Raiders of the Lost Ark in the evening. The older four scouts worked on the Cooking Merit Badge and hiked.

The next Court of Honor (COH) Ceremony will be held on October 6th. Sashes will be available to purchase for $17. Board of Reviews will be held on September 22nd and September 29th. The last day to turn in blue cards and complete rank advancement will be September 29th.

October 2026 Campout:

The October 16-18 Campout is at Seven Ranges Scout Reservation in Kensington, OH. The campsite is Mingo Mesa and the cost is $15. Permission slips will go out soon.

**Mom’s on Hiatus**:

Please join us for some social time, snacks, and fun! The next meetup will be held on Wednesday, October 7th at 7 PM. We will meet at the Bent Ladder, 13550 Mt Easton Rd N, Doylestown, OH 44230. Please join us!

Popcorn:

Popcorn Season is here. This is our biggest fundraiser for the Troop. Dan Chalupsky is 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.

Everyone should have downloaded the Trail’s End App. It allows sales to be made online as well as donations. Scouts can sign up for Show and Sells within the App; along with taking payments through the application. Please reach out to Mr. Chalupsky with any questions.

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.

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, 2027. 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. This will be Sarah’s last year handling the Acme Cash Back. The Troop is looking for someone to take over this task in the future. Please notify Elise or Dale if you are interested

2027 Sea Base High Adventure:

  • Crew 1: Bahamas (June 21-26, 2027) – Charlotte, Alex, Emily, Anna, Terrill, & Jaxon
  • Crew 2: US Virgin Islands (July 3-July 8, 2027) – Ben, Joe, Charles, Charlie, Nathan, & Danny
  • Payments are $200/month for an estimated total of around $2,000. September’s payment is due for participants.
  • Transportation will need to be figured out.

Troop Reminders:

  • The next PLC Committee Meeting will be held on October 6, 2026, at 6 PM.
  • The next Troop Committee Meeting will be held on October 4, 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