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

 Heather Mahon - Committee Chair

Ben Smith - Treasurer

Rich Yoder - Advancement

 Mike Wood - Medical Forms

Jill Wahl - Recruitment

Lindsey Sutton - At Large

Scoutmaster Corp

Bob Smith - Scoutmaster Troop 172B, P-39 and P-410 Liaison

Rob Spruhde - Scoutmaster Troop 172G, P-133 Liaison

Assistant Scoutmasters (shared between troops):

Scott Gift - ASM (Silver Buffalo Recipient)

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, P-35 Liaison

Kurt Wahl - ASM Sr., P-200 Liaison

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. 

For both paths, the following is required:

1) BSA Adult Application - Both pages 3 and 6 need to be turned into the Troop.  https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf

2) You'll need to complete BSA YPT and Hazardous Weather Trainigs in my.scouting.org, we need the certificates (This is good for 2 years)

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.

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/