Welcome to Troop 85!
Troop 85 is a Boy Scout troop chartered to St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Beavercreek, Ohio. First chartered in 1959, Troop 85 has operated continuously for almost 50 years. We are part of the Chillicothe District of Tecumseh Council 439.
Troop 85 is open to all boys who are older than 11 (or who have completed the 5th grade) and who are younger than 18. Boys younger than 11 or who have not yet completed the fifth grade are encouraged to visit Cub Scout Pack 85.
Upcoming Events
Latest News
Updated MB Counselor Lists, Medical Form Expiration
The list of merit badge counselors has been updated on the website, as has the list of medical form expiration dates. Both are available as encrypted PDF files. If you do not have the password for these PDF files, please contact Zach Heaton.
Merit Badge Trail Drive
The Chillicothe District Merit Badge Trail Drive will meet on three dates this year:
- February 7
- February 21
- March 7
The Trail Drive classes will be held at the Greene County Career Center from 8:30 to 12:15 each day. To save on driving, Troop 85 will be carpooling from Bishop Ford Hall to the Career Center. We will meet at Bishop Ford Hall at 7:45 and leave promptly at 8:00 for the trail drive, returning to Bishop Ford Hall at 12:45. You are also welcome to drive to the Career Center yourself.
Food Planning Chart
The food calorie and weight planning chart discussed by Mr. Heaton has been revised and uploaded to the website.
Scout Account and Campership Policies Released
The Troop 85 Committee has released policies on both Scout Accounts and “Camperships” (sort of like scholarships, but for camping). Please read through these policies carefully. Also, note that we ask you to not use your scout account to pay for patrol food cost for weekend outings. See the policies page for details.
Scouting for Food
A huge “thank you” to all Troop 85 Scouts and adults who helped make the food collection phase of Scouting for Food on Saturday 21 March such as big success. The Beavercreek FISH food pantry greatly appreciated the quantity of items and the way they came pre-sorted and “shelf-ready.” Here’s the summary:
- 1,200 items delivered, pre-sorted into 12 categories (1000 food items; 200 toiletry/personal items)
- 8 Scouts participated and earned 3 Service Project hours
- 5 adults supported the collection by helping as drivers