Our troop is a little over 13 years old chartered by Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano, TX.  We currently have approximately 45 registered Scouts. The Scouts are supported by many adults, including 11 Assistant Scoutmasters, all trained, 9 having earned the Eagle Scout Rank and 7 being Woodbadge-trained.

Our troop camps monthly, with activities, merit badge classes and service projects during the year, culminating with a week-long summer camp. Last Summer we went to Lewis and Clark Scout Camp in South Dakota.  Previous summer camps have included Slippery Falls and Camp Hale in Oklahoma, San Isabel Scout Ranch and Ben Delatour Scout Camps in Colorado, and Buffalo Trails Scout Ranch in far West Texas.  We look for Summer Camps which offer a diverse program to meet the needs of both the younger and older scouts including a strong "Trail to First Class" program for the newest scouts, Merit Badges for the middle ages, and a Medium to High Adventure program for the older scouts.

The Troop is actively involved in High Adventure.  In 2012, we have 2 crews going to Philmont in New Mexico and 2 crews going to Sea Base in Florida.  In 2010, we sent 2 crews to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.  In 2009,  Two of our scouts went to Philmont with the council contingent.  In 2008  we sent a crew on a backpacking trip in the interior of Alaska.

The troop plans a theme each month that focuses on a Scouting Theme. This is incorporated into troop meetings, campouts and other activities.  Recent Themes have included Orienteering, Pioneering, and Signaling.  It is the responsibility of each patrol to do their part in planning and performing each part of the program.

Troop 198 Vision: Troop 198 will be an opportunity-rich, character-building, fun place in line with the Scout Oath and Law.

Troop 198 Mission: Troop 198 will train for success, build character in all activities, provide opportunities for advancement, have fun, and communicate well