OUR MISSION
To provide the Scouting program in a safe, edifying environment; to ensure fun, adventure, and learning; and to encourage personal development of character and integrity in our Scouts.

TROOP PROFILE
Troop 80 is a medium-sized, youth-run Scout Troop offering a solid program of basic scout skills, outdoor activities, community service, and friendship building. The troop draws most of its members demographically from the Park Cities and North Dallas areas in the state of Texas.  Our sponsor is Highland Park Presbyterian Church.  Scouts attend a variety of schools and churches in the area.  The goal of Troop 80 is to make the learning of scout skills fun and use these as stepping-stones in the development of responsibility, character and leadership skills.    Click here for Meeting Times.  Anyone interested in Scouting is welcome.

CONTACT INFORMATION     
 John Withers, Jr., Scoutmaster
6116 N. Central Expwy.,Suite 1090
Dallas, Texas 75206
(214) 363-2095
fax (214) 363-3146
johnjr@witherslaw.com

         

  

  • NEW- 2010-2011 Troop Calendar 

  • Second Session for Swimming Merit Badge- August 7, 2010 starting at 12:00 p.m. at the Park Cities YMCA. Cost is $5 for non-members.

  • Troop Committee Meeting- August 21, 2010, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Kane's house.

  • Parents' Kick-Off Dinner and Meeting- August 21, 2010 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Kane's house. This is an adults only event. Come and hear what we have planned for this year.

  • First Troop Meeting of the Year- August 31, 2010 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the JAM room. We will have our troop elections at that time.

  • Youth Leader Training- September 11, 2010 at John Withers' office. This is for all the boys in the troop who hold a leadership position.

  • Strictly for Mom's Training- September 11, 2010 at John Withers' office. All parents are welcome to come to this meeting to hear the basics about what is expected of the boys and how the troop runs.

  • Aggie Eagle Program -9/10-11/2010. Weekend introduction to Texas A&M for college bound Eagle Scouts or soon to be Eagles, take note of this great opportunity.

  • Boy Scout Committee - Addresses roles of the scout committee members and how they support the scoutmaster and the unit. Saturday afternoon 9/26/10. Register in advance.

  • Merit Badge Counselor-This course outlines the role, function and qualifications of merit badge counselors. Saturday afternoon 9/26/10. Register in advance.

  • Boy Scout Adult Leader Specific, Classroom-Starts Wednesday 10/20/10. Advance registration required.

  • Boy Scout Adult Leader Specific, Outdoor-Weekend 11/12-14/10.Advance registration required.

  • Youth Protection Training- As of June 1, 2010 Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.

    • New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.

    • Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered. For more information go to this page.

    • To take the training, log in to http://myscouting.org and click on create an account. After you have confirmed your myscouting account user name and password, log in to http://myscouting.org and click on e-training to begin the Youth Protection training. If you don't know your BSA ID Number, contact Mojgan Withers to get this number. Upon completion, send a copy of your certificate to Mojgan Withers or Kathleen Parsons.

  • Den Chiefs Needed- If a Scout needs a leadership position and is interested in becoming a Den Chief for school year 2010-2011, he should contact David Mahmalji. The Den Chief position is a very important leadership position, as the Den Chief represents Troop 80 when he accepts this challenge. The Den Chief is expected to attend the Den Chief Training scheduled on September 25, 2010 and attend all Den/Pack meetings.

  • Leave No Trace Trainer's Courses--Two courses now scheduled for the  summer (August 25, 2010) and fall (October 20, 2010).

  • New Medical Form- Replaces the old class I and class II. This form can be filled out on your computer and printed out.The new form is only valid for 12 months.

  • Leadership Application- Every Scout who is in need of a Troop Level Leadership position needs to complete this form and turn it in to the SPL.

  • Quartermaster Corner- Information for our QMs.