Who We Are
652 Leaders
- Boys’ Scoutmaster: Kevin Snyder
- Assistant Scoutmasters: Jane Mahoney, Shawna Melnykowski, Robert Metyk, Dee Nemeth, Katrina Yeigh
- Girls’ Scoutmaster: Tracey Meilander
- Assistant Scoutmasters: Irene Christian, Scott Dubitsky, Denise Weisfelder
652 Committee
- Committee Chairs: Tim Meilander, Suzi Tschetter
- Committee Members: Renee Buszta, Sal Caruso, Brian Christian, Sally Dubitsky, Gail Hallis, Robby Maher, Marc Majers, Liz Martin, Craig Moore, Cristie Snyder
Council | Lake Erie Council | |
County | Cuyahoga County | |
Charter Organization | St. Basil the Great Catholic Church 8700 Brecksville Road Brecksville, OH 44141 | |
Originally Chartered | 1962 (Boys’ Troop) 2019 (Girls’ Troop) | |
Charter Representative | Rev. Fr. Ryan Mann Deacon Rob Blackburn |
History of Troop 652
In 1910, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organized in the U.S. and the Cleveland Council formed in 1912.
In 1929, Greater Cleveland Council was formed combining Cleveland Council and Cuyahoga Falls Council. In 1962, Cleveland BSA built its own office building at E. 22 Street and Woodland Avenue in Cleveland.
Troop 652 was originated at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in 1962 as a member of Greater Cleveland Council, beginning with a few scouts and Scoutmaster Tom Kane. When the troop’s original Charter expired in October of 1966, it was not renewed.
The troop was restarted at St. Basil in 1968 but ended their Charter in October of 1977.
The troop was restarted again on December 27, 1991, with a 17-month charter, and has been chartered continuously at St. Basil since that time.
Interestingly, Troop 652 was dual-registered troop in the early 2000s. From March 1, 2000 through March 31, 2011, Troop 652 was also registered as a unit in Great Trail Council. The troop was sponsored by Hale Farm & Village in Peninsula, Ohio.
Troop 652’s first Eagle Scout was Seth Riewaldt.
Troop 652 for Girls (652G) was formed on February 1, 2019 when BSA welcomed female youth as members.