About Our Troop

Troop 458 was established in 1994. We have many experienced leaders and merit badge counselors and as of January, 2025, we have turned out 110 Eagle Scouts. With 3 troop trailers and lots of modern camping gear, our troop is well-equipped to handle nearly any campout or high-adventure.

Our Mission

Uphold the high ideals of Scouts, BSA
Friendship
Scout Leadership Opportunities
Advancement
Learning
Have lots and LOTS of fun!

Meeting Times

Troop meetings are held year round at Woodcrest Church, Eagan.

The first Monday of the month: Troop meeting.
The second Monday of the month: PLC, Scoutmaster’s and Committee meetings.
The third Monday of the month: Troop meeting.
On the fourth (and fifth if applicable) Monday of the month there is no scout meeting.

Camping/Outings: Monthly campouts, Monthly activities, and Monthly Fun

Service

Service to the community is important!

Eagle Projects
Scouting for Food
Bell Ringing
Feed My Starving Children
Local school events
4th of July Day celebration
Fort Snelling Wreath Cleanup
Scoops for Troops
Adopt-A-Highway

High Adventure

Each year our scouts go on at least one high adventure. Here are some of the great trips our scouts have attended:

Seabase
BWCAW
Philmont Scout Ranch
North Shore Rock Climbing
Apostle Islands Kayaking
Appalachian Trail
Superior Hiking Trail
Isle Royale
Big Horn Mountains
Glacier National Park
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Chilkoot High Adventure Base
U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Youth Leadership

SPL: Nico Perez
Assistant SPL: Rhys Frank

Silver Serpents:
Patrol Leader – James LeBlanc

Sharkilish:
Patrol Leader – Caleb Lyon

Mocking Jay:
Patrol Leader – Wyatt Patraw

Goats:
Patrol Leader – Shrihan Kusuma

Cool Covid Crew:
Patrol Leader – Cy Loftin

Flying Falcons:
Patrol Leader – Matthew Voorhees

Nightmare Ninjas:

Patrol Leader – lex Newton

Grizzlies:

Patrol leader-Max Engelstad

Quartermaster – Teddy Koenig

Scribe – Cy Loftin

Webmaster – Zach Tava

Chaplain’s Aide – Wyatt Patraw

Troop Guide (s) – Edward Epstein, Emmitt Beutler and James LeBlanc

Instructor (s) – Jake Sinna, Noah Albus and Frank Cossetta

Librarian – Srihan Kusuma

Historian – Sebastian Ness

Bugler – Saul Niles

OA Rep – Sebastian Ness

Outdoor Ethics Guide (s) – Brayden Hom

Adult Leadership

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster’s

Scoutmaster: Scott Lyon

Asst. Scoutmaster: Lauren Rekonen (Camping and Activities)
Asst. Scoutmaster: Jim Newton (OA Advisor)
Asst. Scoutmaster: John Serim (Older Scout Patrols)
Asst. Scoutmaster: Borna Albus (Webmaster)

Asst. Scoutmaster: Dan Drasher
Asst. Scoutmaster: Mike Tyrrell (Eagle Project Mentor)
Asst. Scoutmaster: Jay Voorhees (Quartermaster)
Asst. Scoutmaster: Mike Schmitt (High Adventure)
Asst. Scoutmaster: Jason Beutler (First Year Scout Patrols)

Asst. Scoutmaster:Scott LeBlanc

Volunteer Opportunities and parent sign-up questions: Gabe Sinna [email protected]

First Year Scout Liaison: Jason Beutler hjbeutler@hotmail.com

Treasurer: Faith Schaefer [email protected]

Program Questions: Scott Lyon [email protected]
Health Forms: Traci Schmitt [email protected]

Merit Badges: Paul Epstein: [email protected]

Weekend Camps and Tomahawk: Lauren Rekonen [email protected]

Committee

Committee Chairman: Gabe Sinna
Charter Representative: Dave Nozal
Advancement Chair: Jay Voorhees
Membership Chair: Kate Arendt
Treasurer: Faith Schaefer
Religious Awards / At-Large: Gretchen Fett
Merit Badge Advisor: Paul Epstein
Fundraising – Wreaths: Traci Schmitt
Fundraising – Flowers: Rick Patraw
Fundraising – Popcorn: Open