Troop 189 has been awarded BSA Quality Unit Status in
2003
2004
2005
2006

and the
2007 Centennial
Quality Unit
Award
 

All of our Junior Leadership Corps take official BSA training, and we have had many boys complete the demanding one week long  “Bear Claw” National Youth Leadership Training program. The Senior Patrol Leader is the boy who really runs the Troop and the program.  He is assisted by Patrol Leaders and the other Junior Leaders.  Click here for a complete description of the Junior Leadership opportunities available to our boys.

The Troop is split into Patrols. A Patrol is a group of about 8 boys who work together as a team. The Troop currently has 5 Patrols, plus a special Venture Patrol program for older Scouts.

We always welcome all parents to get involved in the program, to attend our committee meetings, to get training, and to wear the uniform. However, involvement at our Troop meetings and outings is the Scoutmaster's decision.  Parents wishing to join us on trips must first complete their Boy Scouts of America Youth Protection Training. Trip participation is at the decision of the Scoutmaster, and is generally limited to the Assistant Scoutmasters or trained committee members that the Scoutmaster invites or approves the committee to invite.

Our emphasis has always been on safety.  We adhere strictly to all published BSA safety guidelines, including Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, and the Buddy System.  We practice the Buddy System so rigorously that Scouts don’t even go to the bathroom during a meeting without a buddy! As a result we have been complimented by the Commissioners up at Scout Camp that they have never seen a Troop 189 Scout without a buddy or out of touch with his Unit.

Our Adult Leadershiphas been recognized by Scouting for their Accomplishments. While Scoutmaster, Mike F was  awarded the National Scoutmaster Award of Merit, and Andrea S was presented with the Shofar Award by the Jewish Committee on Scouting. Steve, Mike F, Pat B, Mark R,  and Andrea S have all earned the Scouters Training Award.

Troop 189 Adult Leadership

Scoutmaster - Steve Innerfield

Assistant Scoutmasters - Mike Ferguson, Theo Flaum, Andrew Innerfield, Ed Markiewicz, Mark Reed, Mike Vitucci

Committee Chairperson - Carol Tallis

Adult Training Coordinator - Bob Marose
Advancement Coordinator - Scott Fried
Equipment Coordinator - Paul Gold
Outdoor Trip Coordinator - Andrea Sternlieb
Secretary - Fern Fried
Treasurer - Debbie Hillman
Webelos to Scout Transition Coordinator - Marjorie Young
Committee Members - Scott Abrams, Kathy Boyle*,Annie Cariello, Jeff Cohen, Tom Damsell, James Furlong, Artie Goldman, Sheri Goldstein, Francine Greene, Glen Held*, John Hopkins, Karen Lung, Tobi Innerfield, Paul Kowalik, Iris Kunofsky, Howard Lev,  Eric Newman, Beth Obergh, Michael Rich, Steve Rozansky, Anthony Russo, Betty Schwartz, Dave Svenson*, Nancy Tobia, Art Woodard, Bonnie Worme
* Uniformed Program Assistant

Chartered Organization Representative - Dave Schuster

Troop and Pack 189 are chartered by the Brotherhood of the Suburban Temple