- We are chartered by Plano Sunrise Rotary Club operating in partnership with First United Methodist Church of Plano (FUMC). We were founded in November 1965 and are the oldest continuously registered troop in Plano maintaining an active relationship with its original chartering organization. We are part of the Chisholm Trail District in Circle Ten Council.
Meeting Times
Troop meetings are held at First United Methodist Church of Plano
from 7:00PM-8:30PM each Monday evening.
Committee meetings are held at First United Methodist Church of Plano
from 7:30PM-8:30PM on the first Monday of the month.
Contact Us
Scout Master
Matthew Leask
(214) 701-3379
scoutmaster@troop291plano.org
Committee Chairman
Blake Nelson
(972) 689-3294
committee.chair@troop291plano.org
Our Mission Statement
Troop 291 prepares boys to become ethical young men by teaching and applying the Boy Scout Law which is “A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.”
We exist to serve boys by instilling values, preparing them to make ethical choices over their lifetime and enabling them to achieve their full potential. Scouting is a game with a purpose. The goal is to have fun while learning new skills. We accomplish this by working toward three aims – Participating Citizenship; Moral Strength and Character; and Development of Physical, Mental and Emotional Fitness.
Troop 291 in a snapshot:
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We are a boy led troop! This means that boys make decisions together, help each other, teach each other, and take initiative. It does not mean a lack of adult supervision.
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The troop was chartered in November 1965 and is the oldest continuously registered troop with the same original chartered organization in Plano.
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The troop participates in a monthly camping program during the school year (except December). Themes of campouts include Astronomy, Rockets, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Caving, Shooting Sports, Family Campout, and Water Sports.
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The troop provides Merit Badge classes and opportunities for leadership.
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Troop 291 has produced 150+ Eagle Scouts since 1970.
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The troop participates in the BSA High Adventure Camps: Philmont, Sea-Base, and Northern-Tier. Soon will include The Summit too!
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| PHILMONT 2000, 2004,2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,2009, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2022 |
SEA-BASE 2002, 2005, 2008,2011, 2021 |
NORTHERN-TIER 1999, 2003, 2007,2010, 2011, 2015 |
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