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Beginning February 1, 2019, the scouting program for 11-17 year-old boys and girls is now called Scouts BSA. The Boy Scouts of America, in name and as an organization, has stood for character development and values-based leadership training for more than 108 years. Just as before, boys and girls who are part of Scouts BSA will be known as Scouts earning merit badges, going camping, and working toward the Eagle Scout Award. Boys and girls will be separate troops allowing the organization to maintain the integrity of the single-gender model while also meeting the needs of today’s families.
The Scouting organizations at St. Joseph's are proud to be among the first troops in the Great Trail Council to implement this change. In addition to Troop 575 and Venture Crew 2575, they have formed Troop 5757 for girls and has incorporated girl dens into Cub Scout Pack 3575.
Scouting has always been supported at St. Joseph Church and the parish recognizes the leadership and values the program offers young people. We are grateful for all that they do for our parish.
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Scouts BSA Troop 575
As a part of the largest youth volunteer organization in the world, St. Joseph's Boy Scout Troop 575 has been in existence since 1969 and meets Tuesdays, 6 to 9:30 p.m., in Hughes Hall September through May. During the summer months, the troop has special activities planned at various sites. Please visit the troop's website or Facebook page for complete information.
This very active troop has a well rounded program based on the following:-
Scouting is a program that supplements the family in helping the boy to grow physically, mentally and morally from boyhood to manhood.
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From the boy’s standpoint especially, scouting is fun, adventure and comradeship.
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It emphasizes outdoor activities and brings both young and old in contact with the beauty and wonder of God’s wonderful creation. Backpacking is Troop #575 specialty.
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The Scouting movement has an advancement program in which a boy obtains knowledge and skills in many subjects on his journey from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout.
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Not only does it teach values, preparedness, self-reliance, teamwork, leadership and especially service but Scouting helps the boy to develop a stronger love of God, family, country, community and other people as well as himself.
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Scouting is a program that helps to develop our most important natural resource – the youth of America.
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Boy Scouting is open to all boys ages 11-18.
For more information, please contact Mike Rowe (330-31-3283), send an e-mail to the Troop [email protected], or visit the Boy Scouts of America website.
Leadership
Mike Rowe (Head Scoutmaster), Frank Collica (Assistant Scoutmaster), Richard Wilk (Assistant Scoutmaster), Abraham Szoka (Assistant Scoutmaster), Andy Truax (Charter Organization Rep.), Jessica Szoka (Troop 7575 Scoutmaster), Cindy Olesh (Committee Chair). -
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Scouts BSA Troop 7575 (girls)
Established in March 2019, this group follows the values of Scouting as outlined in the Scout Law – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent – are relevant and important values for both young men and young women. As with the boy troops, it is open to 10 to 17 year old girls (6th grade & up) who earn the same merit badges and achieve the same ranks. Troop 7575 meets at the same time that Troop 575 meets, Tuesdays at 6 to 9:30 p.m. in Hughes Hall. Questions? Contact Scout Master Jessica Szoka (440-223-4404 or [email protected]).
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Cub Scout Pack 3575
Cub Scouting weaves lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to help parents teach their sons and daughters how to make good decisions throughout their lives and give them confidence as they become the adult leaders of tomorrow.Cub Scouting is the phase of the program offered by the Boy Scouts of America for the 1st through 5th grade (or 7 to 10 year-old) boys, girls, and their parents.
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The purposes of Cub Scouting are to help parents and community organizations help boys and girls by:
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Positively influencing character development and encouraging spiritual growth
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Developing habits and attitudes of good citizenship
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Encouraging good sportsmanship and pride in growing strong in mind and body
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Improving understanding within the family
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Strengthening the ability to get along with other boys and to respect other people
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Fostering a sense of personal achievement by developing new interests and skills
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Showing how to be helpful and do one's best
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Providing fun and exciting new things to do
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Preparing boys and girls to become Scouts
St. Joseph's Pack 3575 offers a 12 month/year round Scouting program. Our current Pack Leader is Joe Wright (440-622-2839). Committee Chair is Thomas Ginn (937-441-3573).
September through April, meetings are held every Monday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. in the St. Joseph School building (there will be no meetings on holidays, during school vacations, or if schools are closed due to inclement weather). During the summer, May through August, monthly Pack activities are planned. Currently the Pack has the following boy and girl dens:Lion Cub Scouts - Kindergarten
Tiger Cub Scouts - 1st Grade
Wolf Cub Scouts - 2nd Grade
Bear Cub Scouts - 3rd Grade
Weblos - 4th Grade
Arrow of Lights - 5th Grade -
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Venture Crew 2265
Venturing is an inclusive program through the Boy Scouts of America for males and females aged 14 to 21 (or 13 and completed the 8th grade). This youth-led and youth-inspired group was founded in 2014 and moved to St. Joe's in 2017. You’ll acquire life skills and gain experiences that will prove to be valuable regardless of where your future takes you, all while having a blast: leadership, event-planning, organization, communication, responsibility – the list goes on! This service oriented troop meetings are postponed. For information, please contact Mike Rowe (330-274-8407) or visit www.venturing.org.
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Scouting BSA Religious Awards
Those in Scouts BSA may earn Religious Awards in their faith. Below are programs that are the official religious recognition programs of the U.S. Roman Catholic Church for the various age levels of Scouts BSA.
Light of Christ - This emblem (grades 1-2) encourages Tiger Cubs and Wolf Cub Scouts to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. It is awarded on the parish level.
Parvuli Dei - This emblem (grades 3-5) is designed to help Bear and Webelos Cub Scouts to become more aware of God's presence in their daily lives, especially in their homes and communities. It is awarded on the parish level.
Ad Altare Dei - This emblem (grades 7-12) assists the Boy Scouts of the Latin Rite to develop a fully Christian way of life in their faith communities. The program is based on the seven sacraments. It is awarded on the diocesan level.
Pope Pius XII - This emblem (grade 9-college) deals with church-related ministries and vocations - avenues through which baptized persons commit themselves to serve humanity in obedience to God's call within our Catholic faith community. Also, available to Explorers and boys and girls in Venturing. It is awarded on the diocesan level. The Diocese of Youngstown, Catholic Committee on Scouting and Camp Fire is dedicated to providing quality religious recognition programming. Activities may include opportunities to participate in writing workshops, retreat days, Family Sharing Nights, service projects, and various other activities at all age levels.
The certificates, pins and medals designed for each of these programs serve as both a reminder of the experience and as symbols of commitment of faith through prayer, service, and responsible community participation.Persons interested in information on Catholic scouting religious awards for St. Joseph scouts may contact Abe Szoka (440-223-3676). If you wish to learn more about what your Catholic belief offers, please contact Bob Granchie at 330-755-7205 or at [email protected] (using “Religious Awards” in the subject line).
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The Unofficial Prayer of Troop 575
Pray of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
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Eagle Scouts
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Less than 3% of Scouts ever achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, the highest advancement award in Scouting. This achievement honors the recipient for their leadership ability, service and outdoor skills. To receive this award, Scouts must also plan, develop and lead an individual Eagle Service Project that serves any school, community or religious group. It is the sincere hope of everyone associated with these Eagle Scouts that they will continue to grow spiritually, mentally and physically and that they will continue to share their time, talents and treasure with God and others. Eagle Rank Requirements
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Be active in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least 6 months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout.
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Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life. List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf, including parents/guardians, religious, educational, and employer references.
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Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than already earned achieving previous ranks), including the following: First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Personal Fitness, Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving, Environmental Science, Personal Management, Swimming, Hiking or Cycling, Camping, Family Life
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While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more positions of responsibility such as patrol leader, librarian, historian, or assistant Scoutmaster.
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While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project should benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.) The project plan must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Scoutmaster and troop committee and the council or district before you start.
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Take part in a Scoutmaster conference.
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Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.
Note: All requirements must be completed before a candidate's 18th birthday.
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