Scoutmaster Minute
I am very proud to report that we had over 30 Scouts, siblings and Adults participate in the CUMC cleanup yesterday, and few last Saturday. We booked over 75 hours in sprucing up the grounds prior to Easter services next week, which included removing of several dead or damage trees. Special thanks to David Wesiz for leading the charge and making several runs to the transfer station.
In addition, ASM Staton supported several scouts in developing their orienteering skills at the NCAC event held at Prince William Forest. They highly recommended that more members attend this event in the future.
Prince William Forest Park Orienteering 2018
Rank Advancements
  • Scott Marrow, Eagle BOR (3/19)
  • Spencer Morley, Life (3/24)
  • Benjamin Powers, Life (3/24)
  • Bryan Hong, Star (3/24)
  • Evan Purohit, 2nd Class (3/24)
1. NO MEETING – March 27 – enjoy spring break! 

 

 
2. Spring Court of Honor: April 3 @ CUMC (All Patrols)
Uniform – Class A (MB or OA Sash)

 

A.     The Troop 893 Spring Court of Honor will be held at Centreville United Methodist Church in the Sanctuary, starting at 7 pm. All Troop 893 scouts, families, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. Scouts will be receiving Merit Badges, Rank Cards, and other recognitions that they have earned over the past 6 months. We will also recognize new members of Troop 893 and induct the new youth leadership for the next six month term.

B.     A reception will follow with snacks and fellowship. For the reception, each family is asked to bring something to share as designated by last name, per below. We also need a couple volunteers to bring cups, dessert plates, & napkins for approx 150 people. When you leave, please plan to take anything that remains of what you brought.

        A – L:       Small dessert/snack
M – Z:     Beverage (one 2-liter bottle)

 
3. Troop Leadership Training, Team Building, and Program Planning: April 8 @ CUMC Activity Field
Uniform – Class A
Important: All scouts in leadership positions are expected to attend troop leadership training on Sunday, 8 April from 8:30AM to approximately 4:00PM. See attached roster for new Leadership team – April-October 2017.
We will do team building exercises (games!) and conduct refreshers on troop organization, position responsibilities, basic leadership skills, and begin planning troop activities for the next 6 months.
We will also need adult assistance for breakfast, snacks, and lunch.

 

4.  Key Dates 

April 3 – Spring Court of Honor

April 8 – Junior Leadership Training

April 27-29 – New Scout Campout

May 25-27 – Annual Canoe Trip

June 24-30 – Summer Camp @ Camp T Brady Saunders

July 27-29 – Horsemanship Campout

Aug 17-19 – Outing (TBD)

Sept 21-23 – Outing (TBD)