Troop 358
Scoutmaster
Jim Gutman
Jim Gutman has been Troop 358's Scoutmaster since 2002 and has been an active and involved participant and leader for the last eight years. As a youngster, Gutman was a Cub Scout, and while he was never a Boy Scout, he has enjoyed supporting and cheering on his two sons - Craig, who is 18 and earned is Eagle in 2001, and Mark, who is 16 and is currently a Star Scout - through the adventures of Boy Scouting.
When you ask Gutman about the philosophy and goals of Troop 358, he will proudly tell you that Troop 358 is a boy-run troop, which means the boys are responsible for planning and running all the activities and meetings of the troop under the guidance of the adult leaders.
"We subscribe to the school of hard knocks where boys learn by making mistakes in a safe and nurturing environment," says Gutman.
Gutman went on to say that while merit badges and rank advancement are always encouraged, the main focus of Troop 358 is developing boys as they mature and learn responsibility.
"We try to teach these boys to live the scout law and oath and keep it in their heart at all times," said Gutman.
Gutman, who has been married to Pam for 28 years, graduated from the University of New Mexico (some years back) with a degree in Computer Science. His career focus is in I.T. and business development. His hobbies and interests include backpacking, camping, flying (he has his private pilot's license), sailing, photography and computers.
Troop 358 meets each Monday at 7 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills in Centennial, Colorado. There are quarterly Court of Honor presentations to honor and recognize the achievements of Troop 358 scouts. Additionally, there are monthly outdoor scouting adventures, an annual organized Boy Scout Camp trip, and also a High Adventure trip for scouts aged 14 and above.
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