Troops 201 Scoutmasters


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MRS Barnett - Scoutmaster

Mrs. Barnett became Scoutmaster of Troop 201 G in 2023, having joined as an Assistant Scoutmaster in 2020. Then in September 2024 she became Scoutmaster of Troop 201 when 201 B and 201 G entered the Combined Troop program. She has previously been a Committee member for Troops 201 B/G, and was on camp staff at Trexler Scout Reservation in the 90’s. She is working on her ticket as part of Buffalo Patrol for Wood Badge 13-525-24. You can reach Mrs. Barnett at jess@jenkintowntroop201.org or scoutmaster@jenkintowntroop201.org.

Mrs. Barnett is a merit badge counselor for:
- Personal Fitness
- Veterinary Medicine
- Healthcare Professions
- First Aid
- Emergency Preparedness


MR PARDO - Assistant Scoutmaster

Mr. Pardo spent several years serving as Treasurer on the Troop Committee before stepping up to become an Assistant Scoutmaster in 2022. Then in 2024 he became Scoutmaster for Troop 201 B. After the Combined Troop program began in September 2024, Mr. Pardo became Cubmaster of Pack 210 and remains with Troop 201 as an Assistant Scoutmaster. He is a fan of the Mile Swim and can usually be found practicing laps during summer camp. You can reach Mr. Pardo at cristian@jenkintowntroop201.org.

Mr. Pardo is a merit badge counselor for:

- Family Life
- Swimming


Mr Jackson - Assistant Scoutmaster

Mr. Jackson is an Eagle Scout who joined the Troop as a Committee Member in 2023, then became Assistant Scoutmaster for both 201 B and G in the beginning of 2024. He continues to serve the combined Troop 201 as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Mr. Jackson has a background in science and can usually be found teaching STEM concepts during troop meetings. He is working on his ticket for Wood Badge 13-525-24. You can reach Mr. Jackson at josh@jenkintowntroop201.org.

Mr. Jackson is merit badge counselor for:

- Animal Science - Nature
- Chemistry - Plant Science
- Chess - Space Exploration
- Environmental Science


Mrs Migliori - Assistant Scoutmaster

Mrs. Migliori joined Troop 201 in 2024 after moving into the area from Florida. She is an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 201.

Mrs. Migliori is a merit badge counselor for:
- American Business - Family Life
- Citizenship in the Nation - Law
- Citizenship in the World - Personal Management
- Entrepreneurship


Mr Migliori - Assistant Scoutmaster

Mr. Migliori joined Troop 201 in 2024 after moving into the area from Florida. He is an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 201.

Mr. Migliori is a merit badge counselor for:
- Citizenship in the Nation - Home Repairs
- Citizenship in the World - Law
- Disabilities Awareness - Orienteering
- Geocaching - Reading


Troop 201 Committee

There are many volunteers that help run Troop 201. These individuals have been through hours of training, provided background clearances for both Scouting America and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and donate their time on at least a monthly basis (and often more) so the Scouting Program can happen in Jenkintown.

Christina Byler - Charter Organization Representative
Andrew Barnett - Committee Chair
Mindy Beck - Committee Member
Greg Lester - Committee Member
Kevin Poirot - Committee Member
Garret O’Donovan - Committee Member
Ursula Ramirez - Committee Member / Treasurer
Jewls Teneva - Committee Member
Tekla Simon - Committee Member


The following committee members “retired” from doing other things for the troop. Since their old profile information is still useful — especially the merit badges they counsel — their backgrounds are below.


MR Barnett - Committee Chair

Mr. Barnett is an Eagle Scout (class of 1992) and received Vigil Honor in 1995. He joined Troop 201 B as an Assistant Scoutmaster in 2016 and transitioned to Scoutmaster in January 2018. He became a founding Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 201 G starting in July 2019. He served in these roles until 2024, when he transitioned to Troop Committee Chair for Troops 201 B/G (now combined Troop 201).

Mr. Barnett is also the Charter Organization Representative and a Committee Member for Jenkintown Pack 210; Washington District Chair; Unami Lodge Unit Elections Committee Co-Adviser; and volunteers as Commissioner at Resica Falls Scout Reservation in the summer. He is a Buffalo from Wood Badge class N5-525-21, and serves on staff for IOLS/BALOO, NYLT, Wood Badge, SCOPE/Olympia and P&E. In 2024 he received the Dave Fortunato Outstanding Service Award from Unami Lodge, One.

Mr. Barnett is a merit badge counselor for:
- Programming - Astronomy
- Citizenship in the Community - Wilderness Survival
- Personal Management - Hiking
- Genealogy - Camping
- Digital Technology - Backpacking
- Cooking


MR Lester - Committee Member

Starting in 2019 Mr. Lester was the founding Scoutmaster of Troop 201 G as well as an Assistant Scoutmaster in 201 B. Then in 2025 he “retired” to become a Committee Member for the combined Troop 201. He also serves Washington District as a key person on the Membership and Communications Committees. He was on the staff of Wood Badge 13-525-24, having earned his beads as a member of Eagle Patrol for N5-525-21.

Mr. Lester is a merit badge counselor for:
- Insect Study
- Mammal Study
- Sustainability
- Environmental Science
- Communications