About Our Troop
Troop 228 is part of the Gunpowder Creek District of the Dan Beard Council which includes parts of south west Ohio and northern Kentucky, more commonly known as the "Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Area". We are chartered to the Hebron Lutheran Church, located at 3140 Limaburg Road in Hebron, Kentucky. You can find out more about the history of our troop, and of the Northern Kentucky area at our history page.
Through the years, our meeting schedule at HLC has changed countless times, but we currently hold troop meetings (almost) every Monday evening from 7:00 until 8:30. Troop 228 follows the slogan "no school, no Scouts". This means that if Boone County Schools are called off on a Monday, the Troop meeting is also called off. If the weather gets bad after school hours, the Scoutmaster makes a decision, and all Troop members are notified.
All boys need to own a copy of The Scout Handbook and at least a Scout uniform shirt and neckerchief. Special activities such as flag ceremonies, etc. also require other parts of the uniform: pants, hat, and socks. Because these uniforms are made to be virtually indestructible, they can also be fairly expensive. Over the years, our troop has collected many uniform parts, and they are available to our members for discounted prices or exchange. We have also learned over the years that it can be difficult when deciding on an equipment purchase. Even something as simple as a magnetic compass has a small but important feature that may not be available on every model. Before purchasing any equipment, please contact the Scoutmaster or one of the assistants on what type of equipment to purchase, and where to get the best quality for the price. Pocketknives are very useful, but only allowed if the Scout has been given the proper instructions for safe use. Sheath knives are not permitted unless they are beneficial to the event (such as fishing) and pre-approval has been granted by the Scoutmaster.
Joining our Troop
Every year, the Cub Scouts have a recruitment drive to get new members for their dens. This is typically done in the fall as the Cub Scout program follows the school year. Some Webelos dens will continue meeting through the summer, preparing the boys for their transition into the Boy Scout Troop. Whatever the schedule, each Den will welcome new members at any time they are actively meeting. More information on the Cub Scouting program is available on the Pack’s website www.bsatroop228.org/pack228.
Each spring, as the school year draws to a close, the older Cub Scouts graduate into the Boy Scout program. The crossover of Webelos into our Troop is when most of our boys get started in the Troop. However, because we meet year round, we are always ready to accept new members throughout the year. In order to join a Boy Scout Troop, a youth must be 11 years old -or- completed the 5th grade -or- earned the Arrow of Light award. If you meet these requirements, and are interested in joining our troop, please contact us. Though Scouting follows basic Christian principles, no preferences are given to a specific denomination. Because of this, although our Troop is based out of a Lutheran Church, we welcome members of other denominations to join in the program with us.
We thank you for your interest in our Troop and hope to hear from you. Even if you don't join our troop, we hope that you become involved in a Troop near you, and that your days in Scouting are memorable and rewarding. As members of our Troop say, "Some Scouting is better than no Scouting!" Come and enjoy the adventure!
