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Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 511!

Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 511's web site. Boy Scout Troop 511 in Austin TX is sponsored by St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, and was founded in 1972. Over the years, we have had more than 170 young men become Eagle Scouts. We have a lovely outdoor program, including about 10 outdoor outings a year, summer camp and a high adventure trip for older Scouts. 

If you're interested in our troop, we encourage you to come visit us at one of our meetings! We meet every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Huffman Hall on the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church campus. We love to have guests any time. Some meetings are more interesting for visitors to come to, so feel free to contact us if you're wondering which meeting would be best for you to come and check out Troop 511.

See some of what we are up to on Instagram: troop511atx

You can also request more information or sign up online!

Scoutmaster: Michael Dolan

Troop Committee Chair: Jennifer Juday

    

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Shooting Sports: Info-Permission Form and Invitation to Come Out During Saturday!

Posted on Nov 5 2026 - 9:36pm
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If you are thinking you can come for Shooting Sports this weekend, please do go ahead and sign up on the troop website! If you cannot come for the entire campout, please consider signing up to join us for just part of Saturday. Bastrop is close, so this is an easy one to just drop in on. Sign up on the website to let us know your plans: Boy Scout Troop 511, Austin TX | Shooting Sports. Do be sure to print out the Information Form and Permission Slip, and bring a signed copy. We have a great crew of instructors coming. This is a chance for anyone to learn and get better! Adults, yes, you are also welcome on the range. (Reminder for anyone who is already an enthusiast: you cannot bring any of your own equipment to Lost Pines. You can only use the gear we check out from Lost Pines.) We will be at the rifle and shotgun ranges in the morning. Shooting will start around 8 AM. We have those ranges booked until noon. We expect to stop rifle and shotgun by 11:30 to allow time to clean up, pack up, and get items back to the ranger by 12 noon. Archery is in the afternoon, starting at around 1:00. 
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Earn T511 Scout Bux! Greenery Orders Now Through Nov 9 (Greenery to Arrive 1st Week of Dec)

Posted on Nov 5 2026 - 9:26pm
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Wow, folks have been busy selling greenery! This time of year, for over a decade, our troop has collected orders for fresh greenery. This is a lightning-short fundraising opportunity. We know it overlaps with popcorn, but lots of people prefer this one! All the profits go to the Scout as "Troop 511 Scout Bux" that can be applied to troop dues. summer camp, winter camp, and high adventure trips like Philmont. The greenery is super fresh, smells great, looks great, and is reasonably priced! Tell people to order soon! The final day for orders is Nov 9. Greenery will arrive after Thanksgiving -- the first week of December.  We will unpack and sort, then contact each family so you can come and pick up the greenery for your Austin-area deliveries. It's a fun way to kick off December holidays!
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Winter Camp: Scout Registrations Close Friday 12 noon

Posted on Nov 5 2026 - 9:18pm
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We're going to Lost Pines on December 27th through 30th.  There are two spots for scouts available if anyone is interested. Let us know by Friday at noon, otherwise we intend to let those spots go.  We only have two adults signed up right now, and are looking to add one more if anyone is available.  For adults, we can even do just a few days if that works better for you.  Lost Pines isn't a long drive and the weather will be much better than summer camp!
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Winter Camp Merit Badge Classes Happens Monday 7 PM (Join Us for a Prep Call on Sunday at 6 PM)

Posted on Nov 5 2026 - 6:43pm
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Registration for Winter Camp Merit Badge classes opens at 7:00 PM on Monday evening. I hear the popular classes go fast, so have a plan to register at that time.  If, for some reason, that doesn't work for your family, please let me or Jennifer know. For those T511 scouts that are registered, Jennifer will be sending out parent portal access codes to each family. 
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A Note About Scout Bux and the Question of Donations

Posted on Nov 3 2026 - 8:12am
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Troop Fundraisers (Scout Bux)

  • Scout Bux is calculated for work on the two troop fundraisers, which allow us to defray troop expenses. 
  • Scout Bux is not a debit account. There is no cash value.
  • Amounts are based on the percentage of fundraising amounts that come to the troop. Popcorn varies a bit, but a Scout could raise the amount for troop dues in about 3-4 popcorn shifts. For greenery, Scout Bux is calculated by the Treasurer based on the amount available to the troop after all costs are paid (shipping, unsold product, etc.).
  • Scout Bux can be used for troop expenses including the annual troop dues (covering campsite fees, etc.), summer camp, winter camp, and high adventure trips.
  • Unused Scout Bux are not funds that can be withdrawn when Scouts graduate or otherwise leave the troop. We want to recognize Scouts and families who work on the two annual troop fundraisers, but the funds raised are for the troop’s expenses (and the council, in the case of popcorn).
  • We will send out an update to individual families after the fundraiser books close (approx. January). Check on the status for your Scout at other times by reaching out to our Treasurer. 

Donations

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Winter Camp Updates and To Do's: Merit Badge Schedule, Adults Wanted, Med Form Reminder

Posted on Oct 31 2026 - 8:53am
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2 Spaces Left for Scouts We have just 2 Scout spots left for Winter Camp 2026 (Dec 27-30 at Lost Pines, in Bastrop). If you have been on the fence, now is a great time to sign up. 

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