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While the boys run the show at Troop 455, the Scouters (parents & other adults) help make it happen. Parent support and involvement is essential. Unlike the full parent involvement in Cub Scouts, parents are asked to become much less involved with their own child and more within the structure of the troop as a committee member or assistant Scoutmaster. This allows your son the space to grow into a leader in the troop, in the community, and in life.
Each family is expected to volunteer for at least one role (Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Member, or Trip Leader) and serve as a Merit Badge Counselor for at least one badge. We all have personal strengths, training, and careers which make us great mentors. And it’s a wonderful way to get to know the Scouts, grow our community, and support our kids.
The Troop Committee has set expectations that once you choose a role that fits your interests & skills, you will make every effort to complete the ‘required training’ for that position within the next 12 months. Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required for all adults registering with the troop and must be updated every 2 years.
Key Three
Key Three
The “Key Three” at Troop 455 are the Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chair, and Chartered Organization Representative. Together, these three form the top management team for the troop and help ensure our Scouts have a safe, fun, and educational program.
Scoutmaster – Adult leader for Troop activities, planning, leadership development and contingencies.
Troop Committee Chair – Runs Troop Committee meetings, sets agenda & keeps business on track.
Chartered Organization Representative – Represents Haygood and ensures the troop is aligned with church goals.
Jonathan Lyons
Jonathan Lyons
Scoutmaster
Mike Ebner
Mike Ebner
Troop Committee Chair
David Moore
David Moore
Chartering Organization Representative
Scoutmaster Corp
Scoutmaster Corp
Assistant Scoutmasters and other adult leaders (Unit Scouter Reserves) work directly with the Scoutmaster and the youth to train Scouts & run the troop.
Assistant Scoutmasters – Adults who help Scoutmaster deliver Scouting programs. They may be assigned specific program duties, guide patrols & Scout leaders, & fill in for the Scoutmaster as needed. The also serve as Rank Advancement Coordinators, guiding Scouts through certain ranks.
Unit Scouter Reserves – Helps Scouts plan trips by reserving campgrounds, paying for tickets, arranging carpools, etc. Attends Troop Committee to describe trip plans & then results of trip.
In addition to YPT, all ASM are required to complete the following training courses:
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (BSLST, SALT): Online at my.scouting.org or in-person
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS / ITOLS): Offered as an outdoor camping experience
Hazardous Weather: Only offered online at my.scouting.org
Jonathan Lyons
Scoutmaster
David Cox
Assistant Scoutmaster
David Mallett
Assistant Scoutmaster
Ravenal McCrackin
Assistant Scoutmaster
Brady Lum
Assistant Scoutmaster
Lance Holiday
Assistant Scoutmaster
Thomas Brooks
Assistant Scoutmaster
Matt Anthony
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop Committee
Troop Committee
Troop Committee members work behind the scenes to handle the business end of the Troop and provide oversight to the programming. The success of the troop depends on a lot of adult volunteers who work behind the scenes to make it all happen. The troop committee is like a steering committee—volunteers who actually handle the business end of running the troop.
In addition to YPT, all Committee Members are required to complete the Troop Committee Position-Specific Training that is available at my.scouting.org.
Treasurer – Maintains financials, pays bills, reimburses, & reports status to committee.
Fundraising – plans and executes money making activities for Troop.
Communications – Records meeting minutes & manages troop communications / website
Outdoor Activities – Assists with the securing of necessary facilities, transportation, access to activity locations.
High Adventure Coordinator – Assists with the coordinating travel, insuring leaders have necessary training, and managing the crews. Troop 455 does a three year rotation between Sea Base, Philmont, and Northern Tier.
Adult Training – Assists adults with attaining and staying up to date with mandatory trainings.
Advancement – Guides Scouts through rank & merit badge attainment. Records achievements in ScoutBook.
New Family Coordinator – Welcomes new families to the troop, assists with startup / transition
Mike Ebner
Committee Chair
committee-chair@troop455.net
Tom Heene
Treasurer
treasurer@troop455.net
Chris Antle
Advancement Chair
advancement@troop455.net
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Fundraising
fundraising@troop455.net
Steven Davis
Communications
Tory Noto
Outings Chair
outings@troop455.net
Sarah Caughron
High Adventure Chair
Sarah Caughron
Camp Coordinator
camp-coordinator@troop455.net
Melissa Kemp
New Family Coordinator
Mickey Smith
Adult Training
Mickey Smith
Path To Eagle
Mickey Smith
Unit Training Coordinator
Trip Leaders
Trip Leaders
Trip Leaders work with the PLC, Outdoor Activities Chair, the Scoutmaster & ASMs, to plan & coordinate each month's outing. If you're new to the troop, serving as a trip leader is a great way to get familiar with how the troop runs and to experience one of the great outings the PLC has planned!
Report to Troop Committee meetings prior to & during the month of service.
Attend all Troop meetings during the month of service, as facilitator & assistant.
Guide Scouts in planning outings, lessons & training.
Coordinate adult support to make outing successful.
The adult trip leader works together with the designated youth leader to fill out the outing plan, which helps ensure the outing is safe and enjoyable for everyone.
All trip leaders are must complete YPT and keep it current.
Merit Badge Counselors
Merit Badge Counselors
Merit badge counselors are the key to success in the merit badge plan. They offer their time, experience, and knowledge to help guide Scouts in one or more of the merit badge subjects. The counselor's responsibility is to:
Assist the Scout as s/he plans the assigned projects and activities to meet the requirements.
Coach Scouts through interviews and demonstrations on how to do the required skills.
Certify the Scout after determining whether s/he is qualified for the merit badge.
If you're interested in becoming a Merit Badge Counslor please reach out to the Advancement Chair for more information.
Additional Adult Training Opportunities
Additional Adult Training Opportunities
Adult training opportunities are available throughout the year & Online for required and specialty needs.
CPR Certification: CPR Certification is required for many adult training & some Scout advancement requirements.
COPE/Climbing Instructor Training: Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) and Climbing Instructors deliver programs involving climbing, rappelling & other high ropes elements.
Lifeguard: BSA Certified Lifeguards are necessary for all aquatics activities in the BSA including boating and swimming. The BSA Lifeguard certification is a separate certification from the common Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. These trainings are taught in-person at local Scout Camps and other training facilities.
Merit Badge Counselor Training: 30-45 min online course which prepares adults to assist, coach, & certify scout's completion of badge requirements. Troop requests MBCs complete training within 12 months.
Safe Swim Defense: is the required training for Adult Leaders participating in or supervising all swimming activities. Adult leaders supervising activities afloat must have completed Safe Swim Defense training within the previous two years. Available online my.scouting.org.
Safety Afloat: Required training for Adult Leaders participating in or supervising all boating activities. Adult leaders supervising activities afloat must have completed Safety Afloat training within the previous two years. Available online at my.scouting.org.
Range & Target Activities Trainings: Specialty trainings available for volunteer range masters who supervise shooting sports events including Archery, BB Guns, Rifles, Shotguns and Pistols. These trainings are offered in-person at local Scout Camps and other training facilities.
Trainer's Development: This three-part course designed to help leaders conduct training sessions for other leaders. The three Train the Trainer series courses are taught in-person at Volunteer Service Center.
University of Scouting: Annual event where instructors from across the Atlanta Area Council gather to teach over 50 courses ranging from Basic to Supplemental Trainings. The largest training opportunity of the year, Univ of Scouting also includes new & experimental courses that aren't offered during other times of the year.
Wilderness First Aid: Series of courses designed to train Leaders in how to respond to emergencies on back country and high adventure outings. These courses are taught in-person at local Scout Camps.
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