Welcome to Troops 44 & 45!
Everything your family needs to get started on your Scouting adventure.
A Message from Scoutmaster Grosh
Welcome to our Scouting family! Our troop is built on a Scout-led approach, where Scouts take the lead in planning and running meetings, outings, and activities. Learning by doing helps Scouts grow into confident leaders and responsible individuals.
We provide monthly camping excursions, community service, outdoor recreation, merit badges, summer and winter camps, and high adventure programs. The annual calendar is planned in advance so families can review upcoming events.
Participation is flexible. Our goal is to make sure every Scout gets the most out of their experience without feeling overwhelmed.
— Daniel Grosh, Scoutmaster Troop 44
📍 Meeting Info
When: Every Monday school day
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Where: Fellowship Presbyterian Church
3158 Shamrock St S, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Uniform: Class A unless activity requires Class B
Committee Meetings: Last Tuesday each month, 7 PM — all parents welcome!
How to Register
There are several ways to register. Cub Scout families: you can register for Scouts BSA (Troop 44 or 45) while keeping your Cub Scout Pack 38 registration active — separate BSA registrations, participate in both during your transition year.
BeAScout.org
Official BSA portal. Search Troop 44 (Boys) or Troop 45 (Girls) in Tallahassee, FL. Recommended for new families.
my.scouting.org
Existing BSA members can transfer or add a Troop registration while maintaining Pack registration.
At a Troop Meeting
Visit any Monday school night at 7 PM. Meet Scouts and leaders in person.
New Parent Liaison:
Betty Zachem — Contact via GroupMe or at a meeting
Stay Connected
The troop communicates primarily through GroupMe and the troop website. Join the appropriate groups for meetings, campouts, and announcements.
GroupMe Groups to Join:
- Troop 44 — kids & parents
- Troop 45 Chat — kids & parents
- Troop 44 & 45 Leaders — parents & adult leaders
- Individual threads for trips & campouts
Key Contacts
Scoutmaster T44: Daniel Grosh
Scoutmaster T45: Dulce Hernandez
Committee Chair: Hilary Brazzell
Treasurer: Chris Chatelain
New Parent Liaison: Betty Zachem
Advancement Chair: Jon Zachem
Contact leaders through GroupMe or at any Monday meeting.
Upcoming Events & Calendar
The annual calendar is planned in advance. Subscribe to add events to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
🏕️ Monthly Camping
One trip per month. New Scouts can join right away!
📚 Merit Badge Nights
Monthly at troop meetings. First Aid, Public Speaking, and more.
☀️ Summer Camp 2026
Wallwood June 14–20
Woodruff June 20–27
🏔️ High Adventure
Ski Trip, Rafting, Sea Base, Philmont. All four BSA High Adventure Bases!
Your First Year — What to Expect
New Scouts join the New Scout Patrol and work toward First Class rank in their first year. Monthly skills calendar:
August
Physical Fitness & Aquatics
September
First Aid
October
Knots
November
Lashings
December
Totin’ Chip & Firem’n Chit
January
First Aid
February
Knots
March
Lashings
April
Physical Fitness & Aquatics
May
Scout Olympiad!
June / July
Summer Camp & High Adventure
Camping & Trip Prep
Monthly camping is the heart of the program. What new families need:
- Class A uniform — from Scout Shop
- Class B shirt — order through the troop
- Scouts BSA Handbook — from Scout Shop
- Camping gear — tent, sleeping bag, mess kit
- BSA Medical Forms A & B — required for all activities
Summer Camp 2026
Wallwood Scout Camp
June 14 – 20, 2026
Woodruff Scout Camp
June 20 – 27, 2026
Note: Part C Medical Form (physician-signed) required. Schedule physicals early!
Advancement Resources
The Scouts BSA rank path runs from Scout through Eagle. New Scouts focus on Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class in year one. Track your Scout’s progress in ScoutBook.
Scout
Join & learn basics
Tenderfoot
Camping, knots, first aid
Second Class
Navigation, cooking, swimming
First Class
Year 1 goal
Star
6 merit badges
Life
11 merit badges
Eagle Scout
21 merit badges
Common Questions
Do the troops use ScoutBook?
Yes! ScoutBook tracks advancement requirements, links to merit badge counselors, and logs camping nights and service hours. Both parents and Scouts can see progress toward ranks. Access it at scoutbook.scouting.org.
What if my Scout has special health or dietary needs?
Please discuss any health, dietary, or other considerations with Scoutmaster Grosh and/or Committee Chair Hilary Brazzell. All information is handled confidentially and helps ensure your Scout participates safely.
How can adults get involved?
Our troop is volunteer-run. No prior Scouting experience is needed — guidance and training are always available. Even small contributions make a big difference: helping with merit badge work, assisting on a trip, supporting fundraising, or serving in a committee role. Talk to any leader to find the right fit.
Does the troop offer fundraising opportunities?
Yes! The troop sells camp cards and Lucky Goat Coffee, works concession stands at Tallahassee Soccer Club, chops and sells firewood, and hosts a Pumpkin Patch (over $8,000 in sales in 2024!). Revenues are shared between the troop and the Scout’s individual account to offset camping, dues, and other costs.
Ready to Join Troops 44 & 45?
Visit us any Monday school night at 7 PM — Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 3158 Shamrock St S, Tallahassee
