Troop Leaders

Scoutmaster: Gary Brumfield
Mr. Gary Brumfield, or "Mr. Gary" to the boys, was an original member of Troop 42 about 50 years ago. He recently earned the Woodbadge certification, scouting's highest leadership training award. Mr. Gary retired as the chief of Christiansburg Town Police in 2007 and now works part time for the Virginia State Parks.

Assistant Scoutmaster: Jack Atkins
Mr. Jack Atkins was also an original member of Troop 42, alongside Mr. Gary. Together, they have revitalized Troop 42 at Trinity Baptist Church.
Big Kahuna Patrol (will begin meeting every 3rd Monday at 6:30 PM for Troop Reviews)
Henry Bass (Asst. Scoutmaster & Recordkeeping)
Bobby Burelson (Transportation)
Rob Cook (Asst. Scoutmaster)
Barry Coffey
Denise Dabney (Eagle Rank Counselor)
Will Nowall (Trip Permits)
Mike Underwood (Asst. Scoutmaster)
and any volunteer adults attending a campout, acting as patrol mentors, teaching merit badges or helping with driving/chaperoning on a Troop event!
TROOP 42 will
and especially, our Assistant Scoutmaster Dan Forney during his Afghanistan deployment that began June 20, 2011. Anchors Aweigh!
Mr. Forney with Life Scout Peter Forney (our SPL) Mr. Forney at Camp McGrady for pre-deployment training.

A 38lb package was mailed on 10/28/11! Thanks Troop members for your helping in putting together this care package!
Troop 42 is proud of Eagle Scout Steven (Stu) R. Messer as he starts his Marine Corp training at Parris Island, SC. Steven is the older brother of Boy Scout Lee Messer. (picture here soon!) Letters would be appreciated and can be mailed (per this exact written address) to
RCT Messer, Steven R.
PLT 202, 2nd RTBN, F Co.
PO Box 16235
Parris Island, SC 29905-6235