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- 2011-2012 Troop Calendar
     
  • Yahoo E-Group-  This is a by invitation e-group and the membership is only open to our adult troop members. Invitations were e-mailed to each adult member of the troop. Please take a moment to accept this invitation, so you can continue receiving e-mails from the troop. By using this e-group, any member can send e-mails to the group. If you cannot figure out how to join this e-group, you can send an e-mail to Mojgan Withers and she can add you to the e-group. Click to join Troop80BSA

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  • Scout Sunday- Sunday, February 12, 2012. Troop 80 will participate in the HPPC 11:00 a.m. service. All Scouts and their families are strongly urged to attend this service to show their support of our sponsoring organization and also be recognized by HPPC. Complete Field Uniform is to be worn to this event. Scouts should gather at the church (outside the main sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.) We shall attend the entire service as a troop along with our family members.

  • Scouting for Food- Every Scout is asked to bring two bags of food to be donated to Scouting for Food. Scouts can bring their bags of food to any troop meeting between now and February 14, 2012 or bring it to the church on February 18, 2012 by 8:30 a.m.

  • Troop Committee Meeting- February 13, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at the offices of John Withers, Jr. All registered adults in the troop are invited to attend.

  • Scouting University 2012- April 14, 2012 at UTD.  This is an excellent way for your Scout to earn a merit badge or two. In order to take merit badges at Scouting University, your Scout will need to obtain blue cards from the Scoutmaster in advance of the class. Please do not wait until the last minute to request the blue cards. Registration open on February 4, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

    Merit Badges Offered

    Nearly all merit badges will be offered in both the AM and PM sessions. Fingerprinting will be offered during lunch. For registration, scouts will be asked to list up to five merit badge classes that he would be interested in taking in order of interest.

  • New Eagle Scout Workbook- There is a new Eagle Scout Workbook. Please go to Eagle Corner to review this workbook and also see the change to requirement 5 for the Eagle Rank.

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  • Merit Badge Workshops at the National Scouting Museum- Various merit badges are offered through the Scouting Museum in Irving. Pre-registration is required. To enroll in a merit badge workshop, please call Elaine Bressman at 972-580-2466. The cost is $15 per Scout. Scouts will need to obtain a Blue Card from Mr. Withers, prior to attending these classes. The following classes still have openings:

    Public Speaking

    (1 of 2)

    2/4

    2 – 4 pm

    (2 of 2)

    2/18

    2 – 4:30 pm

    Energy

    (1 of 1)

    2/5

    1:30 – 4:30 pm

    Photography

    (1 of 2)

    2/11

    10 am – 1 pm

    (2 of 2)

    2/18

    10 am – 1 pm

    Radio

    (1 of 1)

    2/11

    10 am – 4 pm

    Law

    (1 of 1)

    2/11

    2 – 4:30 pm
           

    Astronomy

    (1 of 1)

    2/25

    2 – 4:30 pm
           
    American Cultures (1 of 1) 3/3 2 – 4:30 pm
           
    American Heritage (1 of 1 3/10 2 – 4:30 pm
           
    Citizenship in the Community (1 of 2) 3/13 10 am – 12 pm
      (2 of 2) 4/28 10 am – 12 pm
           
    Citizenship in the Community (1 of 2) 3/13 12:30 – 2:30 pm
      (2 of 2) 4/28 12:30 – 2:30 pm
           
    Citizenship in the Nation (1 of 1) 3/14 10 am – 1 pm
           
    Citizenship in the World (1 of 1) 3/14 2 – 5 pm
           
    Indian Lore (1 of 1) 3/16 10 am – 12:30 pm
           
    Astronomy (1 of 1) 3/16 2 pm – 4:30 pm
           
    Scouting Heritage (1 of 1) 3/17 2 – 4:30 pm
           
    Citizenship in the Nation (1 of 1) 3/24 2 – 5 pm
           
    Genealogy (1 of 1) 3/31 2 – 4:30 pm
     
  • Museum of Nature and Science Boy Scout Merit Badge Workshops-

    Engineering-      February 11, 2012 or March 31, 2012 from 9am-4pm; $24.00 per scout, $5.00 per adult. Is your scout interested in how things work? Well this is the workshop for you! Learn about simple machines and motion. Perform experiments to convert energy from different forms. Workshop led by a certified Engineer and BSA- approved counselor. Each paid attendee will be given an exhibit ticket voucher for a return visit to the Museum’s permanent exhibits.

     For all workshops each boy or group of boys must have at least one adult present and reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking in order to hold your space in the workshop. Reservations are non-refundable. Workshops fill up fast, so make sure to reserve your spot early. We cannot hold spots for whole troops in workshops. For more information on any of the workshops or to book please call Tuppence at: 972-201-0558
  • Uniform Exchange Program- Jean Arnold has taken inventory of our uniform closet and she has some uniforms to be recycled.  Also, if your Scout has outgrown his gently used uniforms, please consider donating them to the troop Uniform Closet for use by those who might need a uniform.
  • National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)- This course is an intense, 5½ day, outdoor leadership training experience for troop youth leaders. Its principle function is to help Scoutmasters by training their top boy leaders in the skills of leadership. This course is a National BSA-developed course that closely parallels the material provided in the 21st Century Wood Badge training for adults. This course is offered by the Circle Ten Council.
  • Health Forms- Reminder that all Scouts need to have a current Class A, B and C health form on file with the troop  in order to participate in troop activities. Don't forget to include a copy of your health insurance card. The forms need to be sent to Chuck Bufkin.
  • 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. Remember that all the Scouts were removed from their leadership positions on May 31st and need to complete a new Leadership Application in order to have a leadership position this year.