BSA Troop 273

Strong leadership

With a combined total of over 150 years of Scouting experience, Troop 273's leadership is unsurpassed!

Terry Rieck, Scoutmaster

Terry, the founder and Scoutmaster of Troop 273, is an Eagle Scout himself. The Boy Scouts of America has awarded Terry the Scouter's Key, Scouter's Training Award, and the Scoutmaster's Award of Merit. Terry has been the troop's leader for over 40 years, giving him a unique long-term perspective on scouting, the troop, and the needs of the scouters.

Assistant Scoutmasters

The troop benefits from a strong group of parents and past scouts who work with the Scoutmaster to provide the day-to-day leadership within the troop. Currently, our active Assistant Scoutmasters are:

• Brian Cardilli, Eagle Scout graduate of Troop 273
• Chip Rieck, Eagle Scout
• Van Cardilli, leader with the troop for over 20 years
• Mark Pawloski, father of Troop 273 scout

Troop Committee

• Mark Pedersen, our Troop Committee Chair and father of three Troop 273 scouts
• Mike McKechney, our Advancement Coordinator and father of two Troop 273 scouts
• Bill Hughes, father of Troop 273 scout
• Tim Poulsen, father of a Troop 273 Eagle Scout

Treasurer

Gavin Stoutenburg, Eagle Scout graduate of Troop 273