TROOP 575 EAGLE SCOUTS • OX ROAST FAIR
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

As a part of the largest youth volunteer organization in the world,
St. Joseph's Boy Scout Troop #575 has been in existence since 1969
& meets Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., in Hughes Hall September - May
& at Krzys' pond, 7:00-8:30 p.m. during summer months.

This very active troop has a well rounded program based on the following:

• Scouting is a program that supplements the family in helping the boy to grow physically, mentally and morally from boyhood to manhood. 
• From the boy’s standpoint especially, scouting is fun, adventure and comradeship. 
• It emphasizes outdoor activities and brings both young and old in contact with the beauty and wonder of God’s wonderful creation.  Backpacking is Troop #575 specialty. 
• The Scouting movement has an advancement program in which a boy obtains knowledge and skills in many subjects on his journey from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout. 
• Not only does it teach values, preparedness, self-reliance, teamwork, leadership and especially service but Scouting helps the boy to develop a stronger love of God, family, country, community and other people as well as himself. 
• Scouting is a program that helps to develop our most important natural resource – the youth of America.
• Boy Scouting is open to all boys ages 11-18.  

For information, please contact Scoutmaster Tom Smith or visit the Boy Scouts of America website. For details concerning Cub Scouting for boys ages 6-10, click here.

LEADERSHIP
Rick Custer (Head Scoutmaster), Tom Smith (Head Scoutmaster), Frank Collica (Scoutmaster), Mark Crookham (Scoutmaster), Roy Harris (Scoutmaster), Dick Krzys (Scoutmaster), Chris Anderson (Assist. Scoutmaster), Brock Benner (Assist. Scoutmaster), Edie Benner (Assist. Scoutmaster), David Collica (Assist. Scoutmaster), Bob Fathauer (Assist. Scoutmaster), Dave Hill (Assist. Scoutmaster), John Lesnak (Assist. Scoutmaster), Chris Malcomb (Assist. Scoutmaster).

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dick Krzys (Chairman), Carolyn Anderson, Gary Burden, Debbie Burkett, Chuck Defer, Trisha Galbraith, Sharon Harris, Shannon Lesnak, Scott Macchi, Tim Pearce, Nate Sadowski, Norm Sadowski, Andy Truax (Charter Organization Rep.), Jean Wojtecki, Liz Wright.

The "Unofficial Prayer of Troop #575" . . .

Pray of Saint Francis of Assisi

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.

O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.

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Religious Awards
Boy Scouts may earn Religious Awards in their faith. Below are programs that are the official religious recognition programs of the U.S. Roman Catholic Church for the various age levels of Boy Scouts. Members of other boy's organizations, please inquire.

ST. GEORGE MEDAL RECIPIENT
At a 2003 ceremony at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown, Ohio, four St. George Medals were awarded to adults who have exemplified extreme dedication to the scouting movement.
The St. George Medal is the highest religious award offered to an adult in the scouting movement. One of the recipients was Tom Smith, well known to St. Joseph's scouts for several generations.
The backbone of any successful youth program is a group of committed adults. Tom not only fits that definition, he recruits other adults to join him in the effort. Congratulations, Tom!

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EAGLE SCOUTS
Less than 3% of Scouts ever achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, the highest advancement award in Scouting. This achievement honors the recipient for their leadership ability, service and outdoor skills. To receive this award, Scouts must also plan, develop and lead an individual Eagle Service Project that serves any school, community or religious group. It is the sincere hope of everyone associated with these Eagle Scouts that they will continue to grow spiritually, mentally and physically and that they will continue to share their time, talents and treasure with God and others.

Eagle Rank Requirements

TROOP #575 EAGLE'S NEST

1973
Richard Bolden ~ Tree planting in Mantua Village Park
Frank Butvin ~ Handled landscaping and lawn maintenance around St. Joseph's old convent for a season (this building still exists today as a private residence on the corner of St. Rt. 44 and the entrance to Crestwood High School)
Brian Summerlin ~ Revitalized Pioneer Cemetery at Pioneer Trail and Mantua Center Rd.

1977
Brian Butvin ~ Led American Flag ceremonies, demonstrations and talks for community organizations

1979
David Glassner ~ Initiated the original food drive and delivery that was the forerunner to the 4C's (Crestwood Coalition for Community Care - area food cupboard)
Charles Keiper ~ Constructed nature trail from St. Joseph Parish to Crestwood
David O'Donnell ~ Handled snow removal from St. Joseph Parish parking lot, driveways and sidewalks for the Winter of 1978/1979

1982
Joseph Schultz ~ Sponsored and ran a St. Jude bike-a-thon benefit
Michael Smith ~ Conducted an expanded food drive for 4C's

1983
John Surgeon ~ Clearing of trees near access road from St. Joe's to Crestwood

1987
Mark R. Krzys ~ Sponsored and ran a St. Jude bike-a-thon benefit

1989
Peter D. Kavouras ~ Constructed a cross country ski trail through St. Joseph woods

1991
Gregory A. Krzys ~ Pruned and/or replaced trees along St. Joseph Blvd. and mulched
Thomas J. Dudley ~ Conducted an expanded food drive for 4C's
J. Michael Fiala ~ Led resurfacing of parking lot and driveways at western side of St. Joseph School
Michael J. Herbold ~ Restored back walls of Mantua Township garage

1992
Brian J. (Filisznowski) Walters ~ Organized the removal and installation of new tile flooring in parish hall.

1994
Kevin Towne ~ Replaced ceiling tiles in St. Joseph's Parish Hall.
Geoffrey Prewett ~ Refurbished windows and landscaping at Hiram College observatory

1996
Jason J. Olchovy ~ Conducted an expanded food drive for 4C's
Christopher L. Selander ~ Renovated playground by getting rid of old equipment, restoring items and adding equipment purchased by the Home & School Association

1997
Matthew Pierce ~ Installed mile markers on Headwaters Trail
Christopher Simpson ~ Led Mantua Glass Factory clean up and installed informational kiosk
Travis Brant ~ Organized blood drive with 109 successful donors (50 turned away!) in honor of his sister who was a cancer patient

1998
Christopher J. Walters ~ Built St. Joseph's 30' x 60' pavilion

1999
Jacob J. Olchovy ~ Restored Mantua Center Cemetery

2000
Timothy J. Dick ~ Wired electricity for St. Joseph's pavilion

2001
Wesley J. Hawkins ~ "Ident-a-Kid" Fingerprinting at Ox Roast Fair and Potato Festival
Matthew D. Wojtecki ~ Constructed Prayer Garden for quiet reflection, prayer and photo opportunities installed between St. Joseph's Church and Parish Center
Joseph H. Wright ~ Replaced entrance sign at St. Joseph's and added landscaping

2002
Joseph M. Gries, IV ~ Held clothing drive for Portage County Clothing Center
Edward A. Krystosik ~ Refurbished basketball courts at St. Joseph's
David S. Anderson, Jr. ~ Painted benches at Towner's Woods Park, Kent
Wyatt T. Mann ~ Led a book drive
John Kruis, Jr. ~ Organized installation of park benches at Mantua's Buchert Park
Frank Collica ~ Conducted an expanded food drive for 4C's
Rudy Wojtecki ~ Restored memorial, installed flagpole and planted flowers at Shalersville Cemetery
Richard J. Mlinarik, II ~ Built 300 foot trail extension at Towner's Woods Park in Kent
Jerad M. Dudley ~ Built and installed bluebird houses in Dix Park in Ravenna

2003
Jeffrey J. Gries ~ Conducted an expanded food drive for 4C's
Frederick M. Gray, IV ~ Organized blood drive
Nathan A. Lehota ~ Installed retaining wall and other landscaping in front of Christ Lutheran Church in Mantua
Jonathan R. Martin ~ Restored baseball bleachers at Mantua Center Park
Alexander R. Galbraith ~ Organized a plush toy collection for hospitalized children (distributed to several hospitals)

2004
Adam Gray ~ Conducted food collection in Garrettsville
Stephen Keenan ~ Organized a rock concert benefit and food drive for the 4C's
Thomas Smith ~ Revitalized Pioneer Cemetery at Pioneer Trail and Mantua Center Rd.

2005
Paul O'Donnell ~ Constructing caution fencing in front of benches and fenced in swinging cages at St. Joseph's community baseball field
Tim Galbraith ~ Refurbished the W.W.II cannon for the American Legion displayed in downtown Mantua
Travis Cleary ~ Cleared lot behind McDonald's for Headwaters Trail parking.
Tyler Turner ~ Refurbished the Corn Dog booth at St. Joseph's for use at the Ox Roast Fair and by the Mantua Soccer League
Nate Sadowski ~ Planted 500 trees on the Headwaters Trail

2006
James Trares ~ Collected dental and other personal hygiene items for local food cupboard, the 4C's (Crestwood Coalition for Community Care) from local dentists and area hotels

2007
Dustin Vannoy ~ Cleared site of Mantua Glass Factory on Sheldon Rd.
Edward Stone ~ Landscaping at Shalersville Historical Society building on St. Rt. 44
David Collica ~ Cleared & replanted wooded area behind St. Joseph Parish's rectory
Allen Crookham ~ Restored woods along access drive from St. Joseph's to Crestwood by clearing dead trees & planting new ones
Jeff Mlinarik ~ Assembled age-specific Kids' Packs for children hospitalized at Robinson Memorial Hospital

2008
Jeffrey Johnson ~ Built a gazebo in the Streetsboro City Hall courtyard for senior citizen use
Gus Cleary ~ Refurbished Lemon Shake-Up building on St. Joseph grounds (also used by community groups as a concession)

2009
Chris Anderson ~ Replaced old chain link fence alongside of St. Joseph Parish boiler room including privacy slats for new fence
Matt Sage ~ Made 200 walking sticks for Portage Parks District to be given to hikers for completing a specific number of different Portage County trails
Broc Benner ~ Constructed observation platform at trailhead of Headwaters Trail near Buchert Park in Mantua.
Austin Anderson ~ Restored and repainted Ox Roast Fair's dunking booth.
Drew Truax ~ Constructed cross country trail around St. Joseph's property.

2010
Cody Cleary ~ Built handicap accessible observation deck overlooking Glacial Esker Trail area and neighboring wetlands (located behind Mantua water treatment plant).
Robert Fathauer ~ Refurbished a large church door at the St. John the Theologian Monastery on Allyn Rd. in Hiram (scouts camp there annually).
Kyle Anderson ~ Area wide food drive to benefit the Mantua 4C's.
Jason Sage ~ Erected business sign at south end of village on St. Rt. 44.

2011
Chris Malcomb ~ Built handicap access ramp for senior citizens in Mantua.

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Last Updated February 3, 2012