Please be on the lookout for emails from "Scouting America" with membership renewal instructions. Please open these emails and follow the steps to renew your scout or your own membership with Scouting America. 

Once you have made your renewal payment to Scouting America please make a payment to Troop 928 of $150 for scouts and $25 for adults via PayPal or Zelle (links below). These payments are used to cover the cost of awards, gear, and other troop expenses for the scouts and adults.

PayPal account: T928treasurer@yahoo.com or Zelle account: t928treasurer@yahoo.com

If you are not sure if you got an email from Scouting America, please log into your my.scouting account to check your membership status. 

One last reminder...Please complete your Safeguarding Youth training. This is required for any adult wanting to attend an overnight event with any troop. It must be done every year now. 

Please reach out to Jeff Lee with any questions on renewals or membership.

Jeff Lee – New Member Coordinator Troop 928

Reminder that registration for the Fossil Rim campout closes on November 19, please sign up if you plan to attend.  The troop needs to make advance payment to Fossil Rim two weeks prior to the campout.  Thank You!

Fossil Rim creates a better future for wildlife through their passion, place, and partnerships. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is where Africa comes to Texas. Spanning 1,800 acres, its drive-through safari offers a 7.2-mile scenic route where guests encounter more than 1,100 exotic and endangered animals roaming freely in natural herds. Visitors can join a guided tour for an even closer look at over 50 species, including cheetahs, wolves, giraffes, rhinos, and more. The

Overlook Café pairs delicious food with breathtaking views of the park, and the Nature Store is filled with unique souvenirs to take home. Beyond an unforgettable adventure, Fossil Rim is deeply committed to conservation. Fossil Rim conducts vital scientific research, trains the next generation of wildlife professionals, manages natural resources responsibly, and provides meaningful education to inspire a stronger connection between people and the natural world.

The scouts will participate in the citizen academy educational program. They will complete a 4.5-hour instructional program and collect data and delve into the scientific method to help Fossil Rim with one of its park-wide science projects. The scouts will learn how to create and participate in projects that benefit the environment of Texas and the world as a whole with Fossil Rim's Environmental Engagement Staff! And of course an up close tour of the animals including giraffe feeding!!!

Registration for this campout will close November 19 because final payment is due to Fossil Rim 2 weeks in advance. Please register early.

Philmont 2027 Trek Sign Up.

Sign up is, first comes first serve to the first 4 adults and 8 boys, after that sign-ups will be wait listed by the time stamp.

If we get to 7 adults and 10 boys, I will try to register for two treks. Minimum crew size is 3 adults and 5 boys, and a full trek consists of 3 to 4 adults and 8 to 9 boys.
All boys must be at least 14 years of age (preferably 15 or older) at the time of the trek.

Once I have secured a trek or treks, I will send out registration paperwork that will require a $150.00 per person deposit along with a commitment document for the trek.

Total cost for the trek $1460.00. Travel expenses estimated to be around $200.00

Scouts can now earn the Artificial Intelligence merit badge and the Cybersecurity merit badge.

The Merit Badge program have long presented scouts with the opportunity to sharpen skills and explore new subjects.

Scouting America is adding the new badges as part of a broader effort to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world.

The new badges aren’t Scouting America’s first foray into AI. It launched an AI chatbot called Scoutly over the summer to answer questions about the organization and its merit badges.

Troop 928 Campout Schedule                           

for School Year 2025-2026

Our Troop is grateful for every volunteer. For without them, our Scouts would not be as successful. We can use more volunteer help. You can work directly with the troop as an Assistant Scout Master or Merit Badge Counselor or help direct the Troop’s future on the Troop Committee. Don’t worry. We’ll find you a job. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact the Troop Committee Chair or Scoutmaster.

Troop Committee Member: The committee consists of parent volunteers who fulfill various roles on the committee. Responsible for conducting the business of the Troop, setting policy, and helping the Scoutmaster and Scouts with the outdoor program and other planned activities. The committee also has the responsibility to provide adults for Boards of Review. 

• Assistant Scoutmaster: Assists the Scoutmaster in delivering the Troop program. Commitment depends on activity. ASMs can be Patrol Advisers, Assistant Patrol Advisers, Trainers, and Program Advisers.
• Merit Badge Counselor: The Merit Badge Counselor is a key player in the Boy Scout advancement program. Whatever your area of expertise or interest, you can play a vital role in stirring a Scouts curiosity about a particular topic.

committeechair@troop928.org