Troop 172 Adult Leadership

Troops 172B and 172G share adult committee leadership, but have seperate dedicated Scoutmasters.

All Adult Leaders , and/or Parents who support our youth at meetings, events , driving  or have  any direct contact with Scouts) have received current BSA Youth Protection Training, have supplied State of PA required background clearances and are registered with Washington Crossing Council.  

Committee

Vidhya Jayakrishnan - Committee Chair

Bruce Crawford - Charter Organization Rep

 Heather Mahon - Past Chair

Rich Yoder - Advancement

Ben Smith - Treasurer

Nicole Coates - Fundraising committee

Lindsey Sutton - Fundraising committee

Lauren Stites - Events 

Jill Wahl - Cub Scout Outreach

 Mike Wood - Medical Forms

Carol Bannon - Medical Forms

Jenn Painter - At large

Scoutmaster Corp

Bob Smith - T-172B Scoutmaster, Crew 172 Advisor

Rob Spruhde - T-172G Scoutmaster

Vinobha Karthik Panner Selvam - ASM, Eagle Project Coach   

Julie Kline - ASM

Sethu Manickavel - ASM, Outdoor Ethics Advisor

Jeff Menaker - ASM,  Paddling and Range Activities

Al Singleton - ASM

Ashley Smith - ASM, Adult Quartermaster

Aaron Sutton - ASM

Kurt Wahl - ASM Sr.

We are always looking for parents to join us in supporting our youth.  If you are able to step up to help support the best possible program for our scouts please reach out to Heather Mahon or a Scoutmaster.  Only registered adult leaders are able to camp overngiht with the Troop.

Two pathways for volunteering as a "Scouter":

1) Committee

The Committee is the administrative or parent facing side of the Troop.

2) Scoutmaster Corps

The Scoutmaster corps is the youth facing side of the Troop and in charge of the program

For both paths, the following is required:

1) BSA Adult Application

• T-172G application 

• T-172B Application 

• Committee - submit one application B or G

• Scoutmaster Corps - please submit both B and G so you are dual registered

• For Crew 172 please contact Crew Advisor Bob Smith

2) You'll need to complete BSA SYT and Hazardous Weather Trainigs in my.scouting.org, we need the certificates (This needs to be renewed annually)

3-5) There are 3 required PA volunteer background checks for working with youth, details here: https://www.washingtoncrossingbsa.org/pa-act-15  (These are good for 5 years).

6) Position specific training should be completed online through my.scouting.org.

7) SM/ASM positions require completion of IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) which is a weekend course scheduled multiple times a year.

8) All Registered leaders must also complete Hazardous Weather Training

Scouter Awards:

There are several awards that can be earned during your time as a Scouter.  While our focus is on helping our youth provide the best program possible, the requirements for awards like the Scouter's training award provide a framework for it.

Details on Adult Scouter awards can be found here: https://www.scouting.org/training/training-awards-and-recognition/