Troop Committee

Troop 465 family, the Committee is looking for help to fill two open positions, Equipment Chair and Secretary Chair.

Equipment Chair:

This role ensures that all scouting equipment is in good, usable condition. You’ll work with the Scout Equipment Coordinators to manage repairs, replacements, and keep the equipment shed and trailers organized. A key part of this role is ensuring all Troop trailers are maintained and roadworthy. You will report directly to the Committee Chairman for any equipment repair or replacement needs.

Secretary Chair

This position only requires a commitment a few times per month. Primary duties include:

• Working with the committee to finalize meeting agendas.
• Taking minutes during scheduled sessions.
• Filing reports on Google Drive for committee approval at subsequent meetings.

Please let us know if you are interested in either position or if you have any questions. You can contact Troop Committee Chairman, Duane Ferree at cchair@troop465.org or speak with any committee member on Monday night.

The troop committee supports the operation of the troop with vital administrative and logistic functions.

All adults over the age of 21 are welcome to join the Troop Committee and allowed to vote on business items at monthly Troop Committee Meetings.

Troop Committee Chair: Duane Ferree - 404-304-8641

Advancement Chair: David Gassman - 770-286-6594
Advancement Assistant: Ryan Schaefer - 470-979-1996
Advancement Assistant: Dave Russer - 516-244-3413

Treasurer: Tonya Brooks - 678-758-3424
Assistant Treasurer: - OPEN-
Scout Store & Fundraising: Kristen Bay - 404-819-9804

Secretary: - OPEN-

Webmaster: Chuck Brooks - 770-598-3668

Equipment Coordinator: - OPEN-

Membership Coordinator: Van Duncan - 404-456-3006

Training Coordinator: Ryan Schaefer - 470-979-1996

Facilities Chair: Dave Russer - 516-244-3413

Outings Chair: Bill Hamlin - 678-283-4122
Assistant Outings Chair: Kimberly Zelinsky – 231-215-3927

Outings Leads: Kristin Bay, Jeremy Brooks, Tonya Brooks, Van Duncan, Duane Ferree, David Gassman, Bill Hamlin, Amanda Johnson, Jason Johnson, Jason Norred, Lynn Sewell, Devin Scott, Nick Zelinsky, Kimberly Zelinsky, Ryan Schaefer, Dave Russer.

465 Alumni,Inc. Creed

The Committee Chairman, and all of the members of the Troop Committee of Troop 465 adhere to the following creed set forth by our chartering institution, 465 Alumni Inc:

As an adult member of BSA Troop 465, I affirm a belief in God, I acknowledge that the scouting movement is non-sectarian and requires a duty to God.

I affirm and agree to conduct my life by adhering to the scout oath and law as all scouts are expected to do.

I agree to conduct the scouting program according to our sponsor's policies and guidelines as well as those of the Boy Scouts of America.

I hereby agree to require that each scout I counsel in rank advancement or merit badge achievement specifically follow each requirement of the rank or badge exactly as the requirement are written.

I believe and affirm that as an adult member of Troop 465, my purpose is to help build character in boys and support my Troop. Therefore I shall set an example by performing correctly the duties I owe to God, my Country, my family, my neighbors and myself.

For more information, please contact, Committee Chairman Duane Ferree - 404-304-8641.

Upcoming

September 5, 2026
AdventureQuest
Canton Fairground

September 12 - 13, 2026
Raccoon Mountain Caving
& Chickamauga Battlefield
Chattanooga, TN
& Fort Oglethorpe, GA

June 11 - 26, 2027
Philmont Scout Ranch
Cimarron, NM

For website suggestions, history site additions, pictures of troop events to upload, etc., please email: webmaster@troop465.org
Updated 9/1/2026