Scoutmaster Minute: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That is exactly what 20 plus Scouts did last week when we postponed the climbing campout and implemented Plan B. The lockin, hosted by Mr. Taylor at their studios, still allowed the Scouts attending to learn some of the fundamentals of climbing safety, preparedness and gear options. During what little sleep I did get, I will admit to nightmares of James Caan staring me down like Buddy in the movie Elf. We persevered, had lots of good laughs fun and even drank lemonade with our pizza.
Rank Advancement
- John Stephen Powers (2nd Class, 9/11)
- Stephen Schuetz (2nd Class, 9/11)
- Ben Fuentes-Brock (Star, 9/11)
- Andres Skare (Star, 9/11)
- Robert Taylor (Life, 9/11)
- This Week Sept 18 – Communications (Eagles)
Uniform – Class A
The Eagle Patrol has prepared an activity that will challenge Scouts communications skills (and teamwork). It is recommended that Scout arrive prepared with pencil and paper, perhaps a flashlight to ensure they are ready for this competitive challenge.
- 2. Next Week Sept 25 – TBD (Titans)
Uniform – Class A
The Titan Patrol is in the process of completing their plans for this meeting
- Eagle Service Project: Thomas Buckhout
Eagle Scout candidate Thomas Buckhout has planned a project to provide a series of benches at the warrior retreat at Bull Run. See attached flyer
Uniform: work gear ( weather appropriate)
Location: type “ warrior retreat at bull run”, Waterfall Rd, Haymarket, VA
Date: Saturday, September 29, 9am until complete
RSVP: email: tombuckhout@gmail.com
- Fall Court of Honor: October 2 @ CUMC (All Scouts and Parents)
Uniform – Class A (MB or OA Sash)
- The Troop 893 Fall Courtof 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.
- 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. When you leave, please plan to take leftovers of what you brought. A – L: Beverage (one 2-liter bottle)
M – Z: Small dessert/snack
- 5. Key Dates
- Sept 22: Junior Leadership Training (JLT)
- Oct 2: Fall Court of Honor
- Oct 18: Troop Showcase
- Oct 19-21: Sully District Camporee
- Nov 16-18: Mission Impossible Campout @ IWL
IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!