MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Troop(s) 2 & 4002 are a linked Scouts BSA program for young men and young ladies based in South Seminole County Florida. Our troop(s) leadership wants young people to earn rank advancements to get to the rank of Eagle Scout. We want you to challenge young people in the great outdoors to have memories that they will appreciate for a lifetime.

ED PISANI JR

Troop Chairman

My goal is to work with and through responsible adults to bring Scouting to life.

jess basckes

Scoutmaster

My goal is to help youth to grow by encouraging them to learn for themselves.

Mike Ludwig

Scoutmaster

My goal is to support the Youth Leaders with advice to better run the troop.

RYAN BURKETT

Assistant Scoutmaster

My goal is to work with new scouts to help them get to the rank of First Class and also to assist with Camp Programs.

HOLLY LUDGATE

Treasurer

My goal is to help youth by ensuring the finances of the troop(s) are in order.

Wayne chambers

Committee Key3 Delegate

My goal is to help youth by ensuring the committee support is available when needed.

corby morrison

Advancement Chair

My goal is to support the fulfillment of the Scouting Ranks and Awards after completing their adventures.

Joe Burton

Assistant Scoutmaster

John Hurley

Assistant Scoutmaster

Clayton fRONCAK

Assistant Scoutmaster

TBA

Assistant Scoutmaster

JOIN US FOR THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

Mountain Biking

Discover the thrill of the trails in Florida and beyond.

Wilderness Survival

Understand ways you can survive in the outdoors while in a safe & controlled environment.

Ranks & Awards

Earn awards for achieving adventures in Scouting – all the way up to Eagle Scout and beyond.

THE TROOP CHAIR DUTIES

Troop Chair – Adult Leader Responsibilities in our Troop(s). The troop committee chair appoints and supervises the unit committee and unit leaders, and organizes the committee to see that all committee responsibilities are delegated, coordinated, and completed.

  • Works Closely With The Scoutmasters
  • Ensures the committee is working in alignment with the youth leaders’ desired direction on running the Troop
  • Handles the Troop Recharter Process
  • Work with and through responsible adults to bring Scouting to life
  • Help youth to grow by encouraging them to learn for themselves
  • Guide youth in planning the Troop program planning
  • Ensure all necessary Gear Needs & Rank Advancements are available
  • Support the Youth Leaders with advice and counseling
  • Complete all Scouter Training

THE SCOUTMASTER DUTIES

Scoutmaster – Adult Leader Responsibilities in our Troop(s).

  • Reports to the Troop Chair
  • Get trained and guide youth leaders to run the Troop
  • Work with and through responsible adults to bring Scouting to life
  • Help youth to grow by encouraging them to learn for themselves
  • Guide youth in planning the Troop program
  • Report to Committee Gear Needs & Rank Advancements
  • Support the Youth Leaders with advice and counseling
  • Conduct Scoutmaster conferences
  • Complete all Scouter Training

THE ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER – SAfety Advisor DUTIES

Assistant Scoutmaster (Safety Advisor) – Adult Leader Responsibilities in our Troop(s).

  • Train and guide youth leaders to run the Troop
  • Work with and through responsible adults to bring Scouting to life
  • Help youth to grow by encouraging them to learn for themselves
  • Guide youth in planning the Troop program
  • Serve under the direction of the Scoutmaster & Troop Chair
  • Serve as the Troop leader in the absence of the Scoutmaster
  • Coordinate Outdoor Troop activities
  • Work with the Troop Quartermaster in maintaining Troop Equipment
  • Support the PLC with advice and counseling
  • Complete Scouter Training
  • Report to Troop Committee on Activities of the Troop

THE ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER – NEW SCOUT DUTIES

Assistant Scoutmaster (New Scout) – Adult Leader Responsibilities in our Troop(s).

  • Work with and guide new scouts as they enter the Troop
  • Work with and through responsible adults to bring Scouting to life
  • Help youth to grow by encouraging them to learn for themselves
  • Follow up with new scouts & families to ensure they are active in the Troop program
  • Serve under the direction of the Scoutmaster & Troop Chair
  • Serve as the Troop leader in the absence of the Scoutmaster
  • Coordinate joint Webelos/Troop activities
  • Support the Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, & Troop Guide with advice and counseling when working with new scouts in their patrol
  • Complete Scouter Training
  • Report to Troop Committee on Advancements up to 1st Class for New Scouts

THE TROOP COMMITTEE DUTIES

The Troop Committee’s primary responsibilities are supporting the Troop Chair & Scoutmaster(s) in delivering quality Troop program and handling Troop administration. Under the direction of the Troop Committee Chair, the meetings are held as required, usually monthly. The committee’s job is:

  • Attend Monthly Committee Meetings
  • Ensure The advancement process is working correctly
  • Work with Troop Quartermaster to ensure the necessary equipment is purchased and inventoried
  • Supply and/or get the necessary Troop transportation
  • Recruitment of youth for the Troop
  • Handle the recharter paperwork for the Troop
  • Overall support to the Scoutmaster(s)
  • To attend Committee Member training
  • Assist with Fundraising projects
  • Assist with the Troop’s Program in a support role only
  • Recruit new adults to become leaders to ensure the Troop has ‘two deep leadership’
  • Manage the Troop’s finances and records

Scouting programs instill in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.

Scout Oath
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 Law
A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind,
Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty,
Brave, Clean, and Reverent

Scout 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”