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SCOUTS BSA
TROOP 490



MONTICELLO, IL



About us



Adult Leadership and Involvement





Each Troop in the BSA is organized by a committee of parents and volunteers that are selected by their Chartered Organization. The troop committee is a cross between a board of directors and a parent support group. It sets troop policies and handles administrative functions, such as submitting the advancements records, managing fundraising efforts, approving the annual program and coordinating the adult leadership.


Our scoutmaster and assistant scoutmasters make up the team of adult leaders who guide our youth through the scouting program. The scoutmaster and assistant scoutmasters (ASMs) are responsible for working directly with the Scouts, providing direction, coaching, and support. Scoutmasters and ASMs have three basic roles: Providing the the junior leaders with the tools and skills so they can run the troop, making sure the rules of the BSA and chartered partner are followed, and being a good mentor and positive role model.



Committee Chair





Our committee chair is Johanna Burns. Johanna has been a part of our troop for 11 years and is the mother of two Troop 490 Eagle Scouts. Johanna filled the role of Committee Chair beginning in 2020. Use the button below to submit questions or feedback about volunteering and leadership roles or other committee related topics.


Email Johanna

Scoutmaster





Our Scoutmaster is Matt Beals. Matt is an experienced scouter with nearly 7 years of leadership experience in the Cub Scouting (k-5) program. Matt crossed into troop with his older son 2 years ago and took over the role of Scoutmaster in 2020. For questions about troop meetings and activities, use the button below to email Matt.


Email Matt

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Troop 490 | Last Updated April 2021