St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

We were originally chartered by St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in 1996 and have been fortunate to use their facilities since chartering.   In late 2023, our charter organization changed to the Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.    However, church through its generosity still allows us to meet there.     Relative to this there are some expectations we have set of our adult leaders, youth members, and their parents.

• Troop 280 is a BOYS only (male only) troop.

• Troop 280 members shall adhere to the Scout Oath.

• Troop 280 members shall keep Parish premises clean and abide by Parish rules, procedures, and protocols.

• Troop 280 members shall NOT cause any Parish premise use that is scandalous, offensive, or contrary to the teachings, traditions, or mission of the Roman Catholic Church.

• Troop 280 members responsible for Troop 280 activities shall be EIM and YPT compliant.

• Troop 280 members shall be responsible for their conduct and any damages as a result of their conduct.

• Troop 280 members shall comply with all other published Troop 280 policies.

Usage Guidelines for Church Facilities

Details on Expectations on Us From the Facility Use Agreement with the Church

• Troop 280 Persons shall :

  • Keep Parish the Premises (Parish Hall, St. Dymphna Center, and pre-approved locations of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Dripping Springs, TX) and return the Premises after each use by Troop 280 in a neat and broom clean condition.  All garbage and waste shall be deposited in appropriate receptacles.

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations with respect to the Premises and use of the Premises.

  • Require Troop 280 guests, invitees, licensees, contractors, and representatives to dispose of trash only in appropriate receptacles.

  • Abide by the Parish’s rules, procedures, and protocols for the use of the Premises that the Parish may adopt from time to time.

• Troop 280 Persons shall NOT :

  • Cause or permit others to cause any injury, damage, or waste to (a) the Premises, (b) the Parish property, or (c) any person on the Premises.

  • Use or permit any person to use the Premises that (a) constitutes a nuisance, (b) violates any law or ordinance, (c) is offensive, noisy, or dangerous, (d) involves smoking or tobacco use of any nature, or (e) constitutes a use that is scandalous, offensive, or contrary to the teachings, traditions, or mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Parish’s sole discretion.

  • Bring or permit others to bring any unlawful, dangerous, flammable, or explosive substance onto the Premises or the Parish property.

  • Alter or modify any part of the Premises or any Parish property (real or personal).

  • Post or paint signs at, on, or about the Premises or the Parish property without Parish’s written consent, or

  • Do anything that causes a lien to be filed against the Premises or any part of the Parish property.

• All persons who will be responsible for Troop 280’s activities which will take place on or in the Premises or on the Parish Property (230 Post Oak Drive, Dripping Springs, TX  78620) or who will be working, coordinating, serving, or volunteering on behalf of Troop 280 on or in the Premises or Parish Property are in compliance with :

  • The Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies published by the Catholic Diocese of Austin, including but not limited to, attendance requirements at an EIM workshop and criminal background checks, and

  • The Youth Protection polices and requirements published by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and have satisfactorily completed all requirements of the BSA Adult Leader Selection process including but not limited to a national criminal background check.

• All Persons acknowledge and agree to be responsible for their conduct and any damages, claims, or other costs caused by themselves or incurred as a result of their conduct.