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Welcome to Troop 845

Welcome to BSA Troop 845, located in Coppell, TX, and proudly chartered by Coppell Bible. As a ministry of Coppell Bible our Troop embraces a Christian ethos and are happy to welcome everyone to it.

We draw inspiration, and our number, from Psalm 84:5 "Blessed is the man whose strength is in the Lord." Our troop cheer captures our spirit: "We Are Troop Eight-Four-Five! We Are Blessed!"

Our Troop is highly active, we gather every Sunday evening at 5:00 pm at the church. We warmly welcome you to join us to learn more about our activities and community. Feel free to visit or contact us for additional information at info@troop845.org.

Eagle Project Work Days - Axel Rios

Posted by phdenney on Jul 17 2024 - 6:17pm

Please come and help Axel Rios work on his Eagle Project building garden trellises and a shed to benefit Copell High School's Eco Club. Click on any of the dates below to register:

 

  1. Saturday, July 20th from 8am to 12pm
  2. Sunday, July 21st from 8am to 12pm

 

He needs the help of least 5 Scouts and 3 Adults during each shift. Wear class-B uniform and be prepared: bring water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.  Work gloves and eye protection will be provided but feel free to bring your own; there will be some ground-leveling so bring a mask if you have allergies. Click on any of the above dates for more information.

Training for Scouts: NYLT 2024

Posted by fsaenz on Jun 13 2024 - 1:40pm
THE COURSE: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed six-day council-level program designed to provide Scouts in troops, crews, and ships with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and other situations demanding leadership of self and others. The course is designed for Scouts BSA members who are at least 13 years old; are First Class rank or above; and have successfully completed ILST training.

WHAT YOU WILL DO AND LEARN AT NYLT: NYLT: is filled with activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and camping in a team and model unit environment. Participants learn and practice skills that are valuable at home, church, school, work, and the Scouting unit. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ leadership skills much faster. These skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.

THE RESULTS: First of all, you will have a lot of fun at NYLT! Activities are built around the idea that Scouting is “a game with a purpose.” You will meet new friends that share your interest in Scouting and in becoming a stronger leader. Participants report that NYLT helped them develop better communication skills, greater ability to coordinate activities and program, increased understanding of the roles and skills of a leader, and many more.

For more information and to sign-up with Circle Ten click HERE.

In-Search-Of: Your Help!

Posted by fsaenz on Jun 13 2024 - 1:40pm

As you can appreciate, managing and sustaining our Troop requires considerable effort to ensure we provide an exceptional program that consistently delivers high-quality events and activities for our Scouts.

 

We are reaching out to all adults and ask to seriously consider volunteering for a position in our Troop in the upcoming 2024-2025 session.

There are many opportunities to help, big and small, just at the meetings, or just at the campouts, or even just from home. Please reach out to the Key-3 leaders to find out the best place to help!  Thank you!!

Apparel Orders

Posted by fsaenz on Jun 13 2024 - 1:40pm
If you are interested in Troop apparel, such as our signature Class-B T845 yellow shirts or other items, please contact Devin Fernandes for more details and to check current availability. Additionally, we are currently considering adding hoodies to our apparel options for the fall and winter seasons. If you would like to express interest in purchasing a hoodie, please reach out to Devin to include your name in a potential order.

Is Your YPT Current?

Posted by fsaenz on Jun 13 2024 - 11:33am

The Troop needs all registered adults whose YPT is expired, or is about to expire, to renew it to be eligible for recharter.

YPT is the most elemental of BSA trainings for all adults, registered and non-registered, must complete in order to participate in any Scouting activity.  YPT is necessary to maintain our Troop status and it's required for all adults that participate in Scouting activities.  Adults with missing or expired YPT are not allowed to attend campouts or any event involving Scouts.

You can take the course online at My.Scouting.org and should only take a little over an hour. Send your completed certificate to training@troop845.org.

Are you a Merit Badge Counselor?

Posted by fsaenz on Jun 13 2024 - 11:32am
    
  
A merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in Scouting. These volunteers introduce Scouts to a topic about which they are passionate and knowledgeable of.  At the very least, a MB badge counselor helps a young person earn a merit badge and get one step closer to the next rank; and at the most, a MB counselor introduces a young person to a subject that could become a lifelong hobby or career.  
New rules introduced this year require MB counselors to:
Even if you were previously signed-up as a MB counselor, you must complete the above to continue working with the Scouts.  If you are interested, please complete the above forms and send them to Devin Fernandes or Phillip Denney via email; or drop them off at this Sunday’s meeting.  Want to know more?  Here’s some further reading about MB counseling. Want to know even more? Please reach out to our MB Coordinator Anthony Curran for more information.