Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 891

Time this page was last updated: 04/23/2011 08:42:27 AM

Upcoming Events:

See the Calendar page for MANY more activities.

Troop 891 is an active troop. There is a camping or outdoor activity scheduled for just about every month of the year. We camp at local sites like Camp Guyasuta , across the Highland Park Bridge , McCutcheon Farm, Penn Hills to Camp Heritage just north of Uniontown, Camp Conestoga, Twin Echo, Heritage Reservation and a few more. Our activities also include winter sports like snow tubing and summer activities like First Aid competition meets.

Boy Scouting is available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old or have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10, or who are 11, but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.

Boy Scouts meet each Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the

5806 Verona Road, Verona PA 15147

Feel free to call a leader to verify current meeting schedule or ask questions.

Be Prepared!

Bring your scout book to each and every meeting, Uniforms are also required to be worn. Neckerchiefs are NOT required for regular meeting. Full Dress uniforms ARE required for Court of Honor and other events as directed.

Our Adult Leaders are:
Al Karp Scoutmaster 412.795.9302		Jack Quinlisk Assistant Scoutmaster		John Yurkovich

Our Youth Leaders are:

Senior Patrol Leader	Jack K	As of Summer Camp
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader	Drew K
Scribe
Troop Guide
Grub Master

Troop 891 is part of the Tecumsa District.


	What Is Boy Scouting?

Recent Photos.

Hey you! We need fresh pictures. If you have any send them to me jpg or gif format preferred.

Mary Ann says, "Hey! Oct 08 Court of Honor pictures are in!"	Back Packing Picture are in.	Summer Camp '08.
Luke Says, "HEY! Court of Honor pictures are in."	Spaghetti Dinner 08.

Quick Forms for your convenience. See Links page for many more.

On Line Merit Badge information.
Generic Parent permission slip.	Camping/activity fee $20
*Don't forget to get your credit (service hours, camping, merit badges, etc)!*	Scoutmaster Travel permit.
Find the Class 3 med form here if the link on the right does not work.	Class Three Medical Exam Form for Summer Camp. Needed annually for adults >40.

REMEMBER - The job is not done 'till the paper work is complete!

Parent Meetings - What are they?

	Parent meeting are held the following scout meeting after a Tecumsa Round Table Meeting held each first Thursday of the month.
	The troop Chairman presents information and decisions the Pittsburgh council has made from the Round Table Meetings. This information impacts your son and the troop.
	This is your opportunity to voice your input to the troop, communicate information that improves your son's troop experience, and gives your son (through you if he is shy (or not)) the opportunity to suggest troop activities.
	Parent are to ASSIST the scouts with the direction the troop takes. And what we do next and how we are going to accomplish it often depends on the parents.
	Parent Meetings, All in all, is a very important tool where the troop takes on a "personality" and direction of activities for your son.
	Yes, the adult leaders will occasionally ask you for help. Some times we need an extra hand or two. It takes a lot to organize to run some 20 spirited boys. We will not demand a permanent commitment from you. Just a few hours now and again. Something that you would enjoy doing.

Camping and activity fee is set at $20 minimum unless,

	$10 if Supplemental donated food is available.
	This is to cover food, cost of the camping facility (rent) and a bit left over for camping equipment repairs and maintenance.
	Payment is REQUIRED prior to activity. Cash, Check or your scout account.
	PLEASE consider the following - We have had a problem with falling short on fees and the scout master having to pay with his personal money.

What are those Icons?

I try to use an Icon to attract your attention to urgent, changed and added items. I hate to re-read things over and over like a bad dream. Since there is not a "Changes" page the below Icons should help.

	This just in! This is information I have just received.
	This symbol is used when posted information has been changed or modified. I will try to keep the info. labeled for about one to two weeks depending on the frequency of changes.
	This symbol will be used when conflicts of scheduling have occurred and/or have been modified.
	Overnight Camping.
	Webmaster Message - If you have pictures and information please send them to me.