Welcome to the home page of Scouts BSA Troops 128 & 1128 in Milford, Ohio. We are very active Troops who are chartered by the Miami Township Police Association and meet at Milford First United Methodist Church in Milford, Ohio.

We'are associated with the Dan Beard Council, East Fork District, who prepares more than 30,000 young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Within the Dan Beard Council, we are part of the East Fork District.

The Committee and Leaders of both troops are committed to providing a quality, year-round program of Scouting activities. Special emphasis is placed on character development, skill development, spiritual growth, citizenship and family. We do this through a wide variety of activities and meetings.

Current Fundraiser:

More information on our Flower sale!

Our Purpose

It is the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America and Troops 128 & 1128 to provide an effective program designed to instill within the youth desirable qualities of character, to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to help develop their personal fitness, providing this country with citizens who:

1. Are physically, mentally and emotionally fit.
2. Have a high degree of self-reliance as evidence in such qualities as initiative, courage and resourcefulness.
3. Have personal and stable values firmly based on religious concepts.
4. Have the desire and skills to help others.
5. Understand the principles of the American social, economic, and government systems.
6. Are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand America's role in the world.
7. Have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people.
8. Are prepared to fulfill the varied responsibilities of participating in and giving leadership to American society and in other forums of the world.

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law.

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Calendar

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For Scouts

• General Information

  • Code of Conduct
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Gear Guide for New Scouts
  • Cold Weather Gear List
  • Scout Leadership Guide
  • How to Buy a Great Backpack

• Rank Advancement

  • Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. Scouts plan their own advancement and progress at their own pace as they meet each challenge. Scouts are recognized and rewarded for each achievement, which helps them gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Scout grow in self-reliance and in the ability to help others.
  • There are seven Scout Ranks: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle
  • Advancement Process
  • BSA Information on Advancement
  • Dan Beard Council: Advancement
  • Life to Eagle Process - Read this if you intend to advance to Eagle
  • If you have questions reach out to: (please remember to copy a parent when you email them)
    • Advancement Coordinator - David Grilliot
    • Eagle Coordinator - Doug Doherty
    • Scoutmaster: Peter Jofriet - Troop 128B or Tricia Earl - Troop 128G

• Merit Badges

  • You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may earn any of these at any time. You will need to complete 21 Merit Badges if you want to earn the Eagle Scout rank.
  • Merit Badges can be earned on your own working with a Merit Badge Counselor or at summer camp or at Merit Badge Challenge. See the 10 Steps to a Merit Badge to learn more.
  • Digital Library - The digital library was established to help scouts have access to the most current, accurate and up to date requirements for merit badges.
  • Dan Beard Council: Merit Badges
  • Merit Badge Worksheets - U.S. Scouting Service Project
  • Find a merit badge counselor - This list is updated by the Dan Beard Council and may change often so check back regularly prior to contacting a counselor.
  • Ask the Scout Librarian to see if the Troop has a Merit Badge book.

• Fundraising

  • Fundraising helps offset the costs associated with running the program - troop gear, camp expenses, etc. It is important for each Scout to participate in the fundraising efforts.
  • Flower Sale (Early Spring)
  • Boy Scout Popcorn (August-November)
  • Recycling

For Webelos

• under construction - come back for more information as we update the site

For Adults

• Forms

  • Activity Permission & Medication
  • Driver Form and Policy
  • Medical/Health
  • New Scout Data Form

• Information

  • What Adults Do On Scout Campouts
  • The Craig Starkey Campership Fund
  • Troop Master (Instructions)
  • Grubmaster Guidelines
  • Camp Master Guide
  • Adult Leader and Parent Roles and Responsibilities

• Useful Resources

  • Dan Beard Council
  • Scout Book
  • BSA Scouting.org
  • MyScouting (Training)
  • Boy Scout Trail
  • MacScouter

• Become a Merit Badge Counselor

  • We would highly encourage each of our parents to become a counselor for at least 1 of the merit badges that fall within your vocation, education, employment, hobby or just a love of the area of study. The requirements and time commitment is not significant and you can help our youth learn about a specific field of study and increase their knowledge while impacting their personal growth.
  • You can be a Merit Badge Counselor for as many fields of study as you desire. You can also indicate to the council whether you're available as a counselor for any youth or just those youth within our troop or district.
  • Click Here for a good overview of being a Merit Badge Counselor. Click Here for a list of current Merit Badges
  • Feel free to ask any troop committee member if you have questions or concerns on how to get started.

Contact Us

Email us @ webmaster@troop128.net

Troop Meetings are most Monday nights at 7-8:30 PM at Milford First United Methodist Church, 541 Main St, Milford, OH 45150