Hello Parents and Welcome to the Troop 390/7390 Family

Right off the start, you probably have questions. Here are some quick answers to questions most parents have. You are also advised to go through our website, which has a lot of important information.

  • Troop 390/7390's mission is to provide your child with the opportunity to have a high-quality scouting experience and create memories for the rest of their life.
  • If you have ANY questions about the Troop, just ask any of the uniformed leaders, or, even one of the Scouts. It is their Troop.
  • Our Troop meets every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, located at 2726 W. Market St. in Fairlawn. Rarely is a meeting cancelled.
  • There is a one-time joining fee of $75 for currently registered Arrow of Lights crossing over. All other new Scouts are $75 plus a $25 one time National joining fee plus pro-rated annual BSA National Registration fees appropriate for individual youth. These fees cover:
    • BSA registration
    • Subscription to Scout's Life magazine
    • Scouts BSA Handbook
  • When you join, please buy a uniform.  At the time of joining, the Troop will provide them with:
    • Great Trail Council Strip Patch
    • 390/7390 numeral strip patch
    • Patrol insignia
    • Green epaulet covers (shoulder straps)
  • You usually purchase a uniform and all other patches at the Great Trail Council Store.
  • The scout field uniform is to be worn at all Troop meetings and functions, including travel to and from campouts, unless otherwise specified.
  • We campout every month, including a week-long camp experience at Camp Manatoc, our Council's camp located in Peninsula (off Truxell Rd. near Akron-Peninsula Rd. in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
  • The Troops two main fundraising events of the year are selling popcorn in the Fall, and our annual Spaghetti Dinner. Each scout is expected to participate. We also need your help too!
  • The best way to keep up on what is happening with the Troop is to visit this Web site on a regular basis. The newsletter, which is posted on the home page, is updated on a monthly basis. You will also be e-mailed each time the newsletter is updated. Please provide the Troop an e-mail address.

The Values of Scouting

Scouting is a values-based program. 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.

Troops 390/7390 are a youth-led troop. Over time, the Scouts are given more and more responsibility in leading various activities in the troop. As they advance from one rank to another, they are assigned more complex duties and more is expected of them. Still, parents have a responsibility to help the Scouts learn by being good "guides". As in any organization, a BSA Scout troop requires a fair amount of work to be well run.

The Troop expects at least one parent of each Scout to serve as a volunteer for the troop. Volunteer service can be accomplished in many ways. Parents may serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member, lead a fundraiser, oversee a campout, etc. There are always numerous tasks that need to be accomplished - some on a continuous basis, others as individual events. Whatever you decide to do, we appreciate the help, and you can be satisfied that you are helping your child and their fellow Scouts have a better Scouting experience.

Of course, you benefit as well by being able to dedicate some time away from the household to your child's activities. You can watch them learn and grow in ways few parents are able to do. What could be better than that!

Welcome to Troops 390/7390!