Troop History

Troop 1199 was founded in November, 1999 when the families of several Boy Scouts in North Garland identified a need for a new Troop in the area. Originally, a parent-formed organization, the Concerned Parents of North Garland, chartered the Troop until another organization was found as a sponsor.  In May, 2014, Troop 1199 was fortunate to become chartered by Buckingham United Methodist Church. 

Troop 1199 is a vibrant group based on the aims of Scouting, which include character development, citizenship, leadership, and personal fitness using the patrol method and outdoor activities. Since 1999, Troop 1199 has advanced more than 70 Eagle Scouts and continues to have many adventures today.

In 2019, with the blessing of Buckingham United Methodist Church, the troop committee voted to start a linked girl's troop to serve the young women in North Garland.  Under the recently rebranded Scouts BSA moniker, Troop 1199 is now two troops: BT1199 for boys and GT1199 for girls.  As linked troops, the two groups share a single troop committee and equipment, but each troop has separate youth and adult leadership.  Typically, meetings start and end together, but the troops will sometimes split for separate activities.  The youth leadership may choose to have campouts and outings together or separately based on the interests of each troop.


About Us
  • Troop 1199 uses a youth led, adult guided philosophy
  • Troop 1199 has an active Trail to First Class program for new scouts every week prior to regular troop meetings
  • Troop 1199 loves to camp and averages one camp out per month 
  • Scouts attend a week-long Summer camp at a BSA camp each year
  • This year, a crew of scouts will be hiking at Philmont in New Mexico.
  • Scouts from troop 1199 have attended that last several National Jamborees.
  • Troop 1199 has adult volunteers with great experience, including several who are Wood Badge trained and Eagle Scouts.

Contact list of key Adult Leaders

Tom Hilbun
Scout Master Boy Troop
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Libby Odom
Scout Master Girl Troop
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​Steve Ward
Assistant Scout Master Boy Troop
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Greg Kircus
Assistant Scoutmaster Girl Troop
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Linked Committee
    
Barbara Powers
Committee Chair
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Tehra Dixon
Secretary 
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Tom Gallagher
Advancement Chairman
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Carla Cook
Treasurer
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Leslie Henson
Treasurer
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Eagles

70 Eagles and Counting

Patrol Leaders

Patrol Leaders are selected by the members of the patrols and serve 6 month terms.

Other Elected Positions

The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by the entire troop and serves a 6 month term.  The SPL appoints his assistants.  Other troop leadership positions (like Troop Guide or Instructor) are appointed by the Scoutmaster.