Troop 70

Organization

Troop 70 is chartered by a Group of Citizens of University Park which includes the parents of the boys in the Troop. The responsibility for the continued operation of the Troop is in the hands of the Troop Committee and the adult leaders. The Troop Committee is composed of the Chairman, and various committee heads who volunteer their time. The Scoutmaster is recruited by the Troop Committee. The Assistant Scoutmasters work with the Scoutmaster in all facets of the operation of the Troop.

The Troop activities are largely run by the boy leaders. The boy leaders are selected by the Scoutmaster and the Assistant Scoutmasters. This process allows some shyer, perhaps less popular scouts, to hold leadership positions which they otherwise might not be elected. Those scouts, who are not so popular, need the leadership experience more than the popular boys.

The Scouts are organized into patrols. Each patrol is headed by a Patrol Leader and an Assistant Patrol Leader. The troop uses the same patrol names from year to year: Beaver, Buck, Buffalo, Cobra, Eagle, Hawk, Panther, and Thunderbird. The operation of the patrol is the responsibility of the Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader. A Troop Guide, an older Scout who has already served in a Patrol Leader capacity, is assigned to each patrol to provide support and guidance when needed.

Founded: 1930

Sponsored By: A Group of Citizens of University Park

Meeting Location: University Park Elementary School

Meeting Times: Monday nights 7:00 - 8:30 pm (During the school year, based upon the HPISD calendar)

Council: Circle Ten Council

District: West Park

Organizational Structure:

Troop Committee Chair - Scott Sims

Charter Organization Representative - Charles Cochran

Scoutmaster - Jade Edwards

Treasurer - Cheryl Caldwell

Secretary - John Dubiel

Recruiting & Membership Coordinator - Brad Duhe

Advancement Coordinator - Laura Petersen

Fund Raising Coordinator - Katharine Horvat

Public Relations Coordinator - Sarah Reynolds

Camping Program Coordinator - Ken Utz

At-Large Member - Elizabeth Trupiano