652 Leaders

• Boys’ Scoutmaster: Robert Metyk
• Assistant Scoutmasters: Jane Mahoney, Craig Moore, Steve Sasala, Kevin Snyder, Jon Strychasz, Mike Taylor

• Girls’ Scoutmaster: Shawna Melnykowski
• Assistant Scoutmasters: Irene Christian, Marc Majers, Katrina Yeigh

652 Committee

• Committee Chair: Denise Weisfelder
• Committee Members: Jerry Blayne, Pennilane Carlisle, Sal Caruso, Robby Maher, TJ Manion, Cristie Snyder, Janet Sommers, Jim Yoxtheimer, Cory Webber

Council	Scouting America, Lake Erie Council
County	Cuyahoga County
Charter Organization	St. Basil the Great Catholic Church 8700 Brecksville Road Brecksville, OH 44141
Originally Chartered	1962 (Boys Troop) 2019 (Girls Troop)
Charter Representative	Rev. Fr. Ryan Mann Deacon Rob Blackburn

History of Troop 652

In 1910, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organized in the U.S. and the Cleveland Council formed in 1912.

In 1929, Greater Cleveland Council was formed combining Cleveland Council and Cuyahoga Falls Council. In 1962, Cleveland BSA built its own office building at E. 22 Street and Woodland Avenue in Cleveland.

Troop 652 was originated at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in 1962 as a member of Greater Cleveland Council, beginning with a few scouts and Scoutmaster Tom Kane. When the troop’s original Charter expired in October of 1966, it was not renewed.

The troop was restarted at St. Basil in 1968 but ended their Charter in October of 1977.

The troop was restarted again on December 27, 1991, with a 17-month charter, and has been chartered continuously at St. Basil since that time.

​Interestingly, Troop 652 was a dual-registered troop in the early 2000s. From March 1, 2000 through March 31, 2011, in addition to be registered in Greater Cleveland Council, Troop 652 was also registered as a unit in Great Trail Council. The troop was sponsored by Hale Farm & Village in Peninsula, Ohio.

BSA Lake Erie Council was formed on January 1, 2017 combining Greater Cleveland Council, Greater Western Reserve, and Heart of Ohio Council. The area covers seven counties in Ohio. Troop 652 is a registered unit in Lake Erie Council.

Troop 652 for Girls (652G) was formed on February 1, 2019 when BSA welcomed female youth as members.

In May 2024, Boy Scouts of America announced an official name change to Scouting America. The rebranding officially went into effect on February 8, 2025, the 115th anniversary of the organization. The Scout Oath, Scout Law, and program remain unchanged.

Troop 652’s first male Eagle Scout is Seth Riewaldt. Troop 652’s first female Eagle Scout is Molly Dubitsky.