Troop 263 History

Troop 263 has been a continuously chartered unit of the Boy Scouts of America since 1938. The troop is presently in the Greater Cleveland Council's Pioneer District. Troop 263 was first chartered by the Ridge Road School PTA. From 1941 to 1943, the troop was cartered by the Troop 263 Club/Citizens Group. Since 1943, Troop 263 has been chartered by Parma-South Presbyterian Church in Parma Heights, Ohio. The people of Parma-South have shown continued commitment to the ideals and principles of Scouting, and provide a real community service in chartering the Troop and furnishing a place to meet weekly.

More than 700 boys have been Scouts in Troop 263. Of those, only a few achieved Boy Scouting's highest rank - Eagle Scout. Their names, and the year they attained the rank of Eagle Scout are listed below.

There have been multiple Scoutmasters since Troop 263 was first chartered. Their names and years of service are listed below. In addition, Troop 263 extends its thanks to the many Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Members, and parents who have supported the troop and its scouts through the years.