Troops 201 Scoutmasters
MRS Barnett
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. 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
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 stepped up to be Cubmaster of Pack 210 and remains with Troop 201 as an Assistant Scoutmaster. You can reach Mr. Pardo at cristian@jenkintowntroop201.org.
Mr. Pardo is a merit badge counselor for:
- Family Life
- Swimming
MR Lester
Mr. Lester was the founding Scoutmaster of Troop 201 G as well as an Assistant Scoutmaster in 201 B; and is now an Assistant Scoutmaster in the combined Troop 201. You can reach Mr. Lester at greg@jenkintowntroop201.org.
Mr. Lester is a merit badge counselor for:
- Insect Study
- Mammal Study
- Sustainability
- Environmental Science
- Communications
Mr Jackson
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. You can reach Mr. Jackson at josh@jenkintowntroop201.org.
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 Boy Scouts of 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
Kevin Poirot - Committee Member
Kathleen Depman - Committee Member
Alyson Lester - Committee Member
Garret O’Donovan - Committee Member
Ursula Ramirez - Committee Member / Treasurer
Jewls Teneva - Committee Member
Tekla Simon - Committee Member
MR Barnett - Committee Chair
Mr. Barnett joined Troop 201 B as an Assistant Scoutmaster in 2016, then transitioned to Scoutmaster in January 2018. He was also a founding Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 201 G starting in 2019. He held those roles until 2024, when he became the Troop Committee Chair for Troops 201 B/G and now combined Troop 201. He is also the Charter Organization Representative for Jenkintown Pack 210, Washington District Training Committee Chair, Unami Lodge Washington Chapter Co-Adviser, and volunteers as Commissioner at Resica Falls Scout Reservation in the summer. He serves on staff for IOLS, NYLT, and P&E, and in the summer of 2024 was on Wood Badge staff. Mr. Barnett is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor recipient.
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