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.
You can also request more information or sign up online!
Scoutmaster: Michael Dolan
Troop Committee Chair: Jennifer Juday
Please use the "Contact Us" link to request more information, get your user ID or a new password.
The Troop Meeting will be at Balcones Woods Pool (11204 Alhambra Dr) on Tuesday, May 14. Come and have fun in the water! Bring your Scout book (in a plastic bag?) and earn some sign-offs, too! We will conduct swim checks (more info below) that also meet the requirements for two rank requirement signoffs: Second Class 5b (successfully complete the BSA Beginner test) and First Class 6a (successfully complete the BSA swimmer test). There are several other aquatics requirements in the rank requirements, and we'll be looking to help Scouts get some of those signoffs as well! 
There are three great development opportunities coming up for Scout parents. Please take a look at your schedule, and see if you can participate in one of these courses. You'll come back able to help us deliver a better Scout program for your Scout and their friends! 
With a Court of Honor coming up, this is the time to show your Scout Book to Mrs. Rindfuss at the next meeting or take (clear) pictures and send to her, to make sure your rank requirements are up to date. Advancements are due Friday April 26 for the May Court of Honor. 
Everyone, please, if you can, plan to attend 511's Eagle Court of Honor on Saturday, May 25. We will be honoring seven Troop 511 Eagle Scouts, all of whom will be present: David Hansen, Ian Hollas, Noah Miiller, John Wood, John Youngdale and Luke Zimmerman! Current Scouts have parts in this ceremony! All family members are welcome, too, and there will be a reception afterwards in Huffman Hall. 
Head to the Applied Technology building at Anderson High School this summer for a fun way to earn those tech merit badges such as Animation and Game Design, Electronics, Engineering, Welding, Woodwork and more! Camp attendees will use tools like: DSLR cameras, laser cutters/engravers, 3D printers, robotics kits, hydrology display boards, Adobe Creative Suite and Labview software. 
Big thanks to Mr. Curry, who has been approved as our newest Troop 511 Merit Badge Counselor! He's now able to support Scouts in earning Citizenship in Society*, Citizenship in the World*, First Aid*, Sustainability*, Environmental Science*, Architecture, Art and Music! Here's the 
