Adult Leadership

Ed O'Meara has been serving Troop 27 as Scoutmaster since August of 1999. Ed has been chartered with Troop 27 since 1990. Ed is a highly motivated, very enthusiastic and a tireless leader. He was a Scouter at his previous home in Wisconsin and continues to be active in our District since moving to the area in 1988. He has been a unit leader in both Cub Scouting and in Boy Scouting. Ed's contributions to the goals and ideals of Scouting have been truly significant and are highly commendable.

Matthew Davis continues to serve the Troop after receiving his Eagle in 2002. Currently he serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster, and is the webmaster on the Troop 27 site. (yeah, the one your reading right now!)

Paul Jerland is a former Eagle Scout from Troop 27. Paul is back full time, in his 3rd year. He returns to the Troop with his son Logan. Paul attended the 50-miler in the summer of 2004. Paul serves our Troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster.

Chet Ogan entered Troop 27 with his son in 1994. Although Jonathan did not make it to Eagle Rank, Chet continues to be of asssistance to the Troop as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Chet earned his Eagle rank in 1965 in Post 711 in Taft, California, and has been active in Scouting in Eureka since 1989.

Dave Dukeman serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 27. Mr. Dukeman is very active in the Order of the Arrow. As Mr. Dukeman was the Scoutmaster in Troop 27 from August of 1997 to June of 1999, he has over fifteen years of scouting experience through volunteering in various positions in support of the scouting program. Dave recieved his Eagle Scout Award in Torrance, CA and has two sons that are Eagle Scouts from our Troop, Daniel and Matthew.

Robert Kerr is an Eagle Scout in Troop 27 and continues to serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster and attends every Summer Camp no matter what!

George Sandborn was the founder and original Scoutmaster of Troop 27 in 1947. Troop 27 originally met at Grant Elementry School. In 1983, George's help was declining rapidly, so Troop 28 merged with Troop 27. The place of meeting was moved to the National Guard Armory.

Riggs Johnston as an Eagle Scout himself, formed Troop 28 in May of 1942. In 1983, Troop 28 merged with Troop 27. Mr. J tookover as Scoutmaster in Troop 27. With the two Troops combined, Mr. J had at one point, 56 registered scouts in the Troop. In December of 1991, Mr. J retired as Scoutmaster. Mr. J dedicated thousands of hours to scouting. In 2004, formerly known Elk River Scout Camp was renamed in honor of Riggs Johnston for his never-ending volunteering to the scouting community.

Ward Stover took over Troop 27 after Riggs Johnston stepped down in the spring of 1991. His leadership lasted for a half of a year until he suddenly stepped down. Riggs took over the Troop once again for the remainder of 1991.

Connie Doyle is currently the Committee Chairman of Troop 27. Connie has been registered with Troop 27 as the Chairman since 2001. She has two teenage children, one of which is currently in Troop 27 (Kevin)

Ray Jerland earned his Eagle Scout Award in Explorer Post 21 in Eureka. Ray has been registered with Troop 27 since 1992, and currently serves our Troop as a Committee Member.

Martin Hauan took over as Scoutmaster in Troop 27 from Riggs in January of 1992. Martin stepped down as Scoutmaster in June of 1997. Martin was also a Cubmaster, in Pack 31 for 3 years and currently serves as a Committee Member in Troop 27.

Dave Lindberg has been registered with Troop 27 since 2001. Dave came in the Troop with his son Cody and also attended the 50-miler in the summer of 2004. Dave serves our Troop as a Committee Member.

Mike Lozano came into the Troop with his son Sam. Mike continues to be of great help to the Troop as a Committee Member and even helps out at the Scout Meetings.

Adult Leadership