Directions to March Campout 3-24-12:

1.Take Central Expressway/Hwy 75 north to Sherman, TX

2.Go West on Hwy 56 (AKA - Houston Street exit) to Southmayd, TX (approximately 9 to 10 miles. Landmark – large water tower on the north side a few miles past hwy 289).

3.Go north on McEleroy (as you enter Southmayd, TX) and follow signs to the campsite (less than 1 mile)

Note: The closest physical address is 4602 McEleroy, Southmayd, TX for those using GPS


 

Click the following link for the sermon text from Scout Sunday at HPPC.

Lesson theme:  "Be Prepared"

 

Scout_Sunday_sermon_2-12-12.pdf

 


BACKGROUND:   Troop 82 was chartered on March 1, 1955.  Over five thousand Scouts have been members, and almost 600 Scouts have attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Currently our membership runs around 220 Scouts each school year, representing different schools in several areas of Dallas, including but not limited to St. Marks, Cistercian, Cambridge, Highland Park, ESD, Parish, Dallas ISD, and others.

 

PURPOSE:  To have FUN, and to learn skills, leadership, and character while experiencing troop meetings, camping, and high adventure treks.  We strive to embody good citizenship while learning our responsibility and duty to God, country, others, family, and ourselves.   We utilize the principles of the Scout Law which calls Scouts to be:  Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. 

 

ORGANIZATION  Troop 82 has a highly organized structure in order to efficiently manage the needs of the Scouts.  The Trail to First Class program is detailed so a Scout can earn his Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class rank by following a syllabus on his own or with the Troop.  The Troop is organized by using the BSA, Baden-Powell and National Jamboree models for Troops.  For every four patrols, there is a Senior Patrol Leader and his staff to lead the boys in the program.  There are over 120 specific parent volunteer positions to provide the resources to the program. 

 

JOINING OUR TROOP:  Troop 82 runs its program on a school year calendar.  The troop begins its recruitment for the following school year in February of each year.  In March of each year the Troop hosts Cub Scouts and other interested boys at a Troop meeting and at a Troop campout for the prospective boys to see the Troop in action.  By June of each year, the Troop endeavors to finalize the roster for the next school year.  Many times boys can join after June or anytime during the school year, but this is not always possible due to facility size restraints and program restraints.  Please try to contact us by February if you are interested in joining.

 

If you have any questions or comments about the troop, please contact the appropriate representive here.
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