BSA Troop 32

Welcome to the BSA Troop 32 information page for second  year Webelos. We hope we can answer a few questions you might have.

Who are you?

We are sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #759. Our Troop has been active for more than 75 continuous years. Our current Scoutmaster is Mr. Brain Polhemus and may be reached by email by clicking here scoutmaster if you have anymore questions.

Where and when do you meet?

We typically meet each Tuesday night from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at the Knight's of Columbus Hall, 1709 Whitley Road in Keller, Texas. Please check our activities calendar to verify this as the best laid plans do change from time to time. Every 3rd Tuesday is our PLC, or Patrol Leader Conference, any other Tuesday of the month we have meetings that are better suited for your visit. At these meetings, we will have scouts and scouters available to meet with you and answer any questions you might have. We encourage you to visit us more than once. Please contact our Scoutmaster so that we may better prepare for your visit.
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Do you go on outings and can we come along?

If you wish to join us on one of our outings, you will want to make sure you attend the meeting prior to the outing, again check our calendar. At that meeting you will receive instructions on what you should do to prepare, the cost if any, and what to bring for the outing. Each of our outings have a theme set by our Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) at its annual planning meeting.

Will Troop 32 come to my crossover?

Crossovers for the Webelo groups may be arranged with the Scoutmaster. If you are interested in joining Troop 32 and would like a Scoutmaster or Troop representative to attend your Arrow of Light ceremonies, please the Scoutmaster with the date, time, location, and number of scouts desiring to cross to Troop 32. Upon joining Troop 32, Webelos become a part of the "Panther Patrol". This patrol works together to form friendships, maturity, and scouting skills. New scouts are taught skills, work on their "Road to First Class", and begin earning merit badges. Permanent, smaller patrols are formed at a later date.

Will I get a Troop 32 neckerchief at my crossover?

At the crossover ceremony, the Webelo will receive the Troop patch, the red epilates, and a panther patrol patch for his scout shirt. All crossover scouts begin as part of the Panther Patrol. The custom of the Troop 32 is for the scout to receive their neckerchief when they earn their Tenderfoot Rank. A "T32" neckerchief will be awarded at this time.

What is the Panther Trail's?

Panther Trail's is T32's own version of "Welcome to Troop 32" for our new scouts that have just crossed over from Webelos. It is designed to get these new scouts on their first campout and provide them with the basics of outdoor life. It also provides an opportunity for our experienced Scouts to put into practice their outdoor skills and leadership abilities. One of the best ways to judge the success of the outing will be the District Camporee to be held in April. T32 scouts have always done well, and it is due in part to the Panther Trail's program. New scouts will be introduced to the chuck boxes and proper cleaning methods. Woods tools, first aid, knots and lashing, fire building and safety, and cooking skills are just a few of the things to be taught on the outing.

What is Panther Camp?

Panther Camp is T32's one-week summer resident camp for scouts who have just joined Boy Scouting. The week is filled with activities that assist the new scout on the "Road to 1st Class". Skills taught include how to pitch tents, how to build a fire, how to prepare meals, how to tie knots, 1st Aid, and other beginning scout skills. Scouts have the opportunity to earn their Fireman Chit, Totin' Chip, and various Merit Badges while they participate in workshops, team building activities, games, and patrol duties.

We look forward to seeing you at Troop 32 and hope you will join us in "Celebrating Scouting Since 1927".