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| Introduction Boy Scout Troop 89 is sponsored by St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Originally chartered in 1916, the unit has a long tradition of serving boys in the Mahtomedi area. The troop is active in the community and is proud of the partnership with St. Andrew’s. During the school year, troop meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 at the St. Andrew’s Youth and Sports Center. |  |
| A Boy Led Troop Troop 89 firmly believes in living out Scouting’s original goal: developing the boys into effective leaders. The elected boy leaders, known as the Patrol Leader Council (PLC), run the Troop. The PLC plans the Troop programs and leads the weekly meetings, the campouts and other events. To assist in the development of leadership skills, a committee of adult leaders guide the scout leaders and provide oversight as needed. Adult leaders, including the Scout Master, Assistant Scout Masters, and other committee members and parents, are actively involved in all meetings and camping events. | |
| Patrols Essential to the scouts running the troop is the effective use of the patrol method. Patrols are a group of 5-8 scouts that work together and learn together. They often transition from Webelos as a patrol. This makes the scouting experience more enjoyable and worthwhile. | |
| Camping Developing outdoor living skills is a fundamental element of Troop 89’s program. We strive to offer an average of one outdoor camping experience each month throughout the year. At these outings, scouts do a variety of activities, including patrol cooking and campfire activities. Scouts also work on rank advancement and merit badges. | |
| Tomahawk A highlight of the summer is the weeklong adventure at Tomahawk Scout Reservation near Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The troop stays in tents at its own campsite and has meals served in a central dining hall. At Tomahawk, scouts work on rank advancement, outdoor skills, and fun activities including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rifle shooting, archery, handicrafts, climbing and swimming at our campsite. | |
| Service Projects “Do a Good Turn Daily” is the Boy Scout slogan. At Troop 89, we emphasize this and practice it by performing community service projects. Some specific examples of community service projects include:
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