Scoutmaster Minute: One of the greatest attributes of the Scouting program is that of leadership. That was exemplified this past Saturday when the new leadership team took ownership of their program and made their mark. During our Junior Leadership Training program we had a several Scouts, all in the process of reaching Eagle take the reigns speak directly from their own experiences on how to set a goal and make a plan to get there. Hiroki Cook, made a lasting impression on Scouts, young and old, with a very well structured and impressive discussion of leadership and how it related not only to Scouting, but life in general. In addition, Thomas Buckhout, Matthew Sezen, Benjamin Powers and Layth Rishmawi facilitated discussions on effective communications and planning, the latter leading to a solid schedule of activities for the fall term. Nick Thurston helped the Old Goats with some axe yard etiquette as several of our Asst Scoutmasters were guided through our first ever IOLS prepared by CJ Staton and supported by a great team of adult leaders. As a Troop, I feel we are truly gifted from the bottom up, all of which makes Troop 893 – Simply the Best.
 
Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.
– Henry Ford
 
Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For indeed, that’s all who ever have.”
– Margaret Mead
  1. This Week Sept 25 – Collections (Titans)

     Uniform – Class A

The Titan Patrol is requesting that all Scout bring 2-3 items that are part of a collection and be prepared to share for example the history of the objects, why they are interested in collecting the item, and how many of said items makes up their collection. This is an opportunity to for Scouts to learn a little about other Scouts, discover things that might also interest them and introduce them to the Collections Merit Badge. The meeting is not specifically designed to complete the MB, but Scouts are encouraged to review the requirements @ https://meritbadge.org/wiki/images/7/70/Collections.pdf. Those who desire to continue can prepare blue cards and fulfill future requirements through a MB counselor.

  1. Sept 29 –  Eagle Service Project: Thomas Buckhout

Eagle Scout candidate Thomas Buckhout has planned a project to provide a series of benches at the wounded 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

  1. Next Week Oct 2: Fall Court of Honor (All Scouts and Parents)

     Uniform – Class A (MB or OA Sash)

  1. 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.
  2. 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 
  3. 4.  Next Next Week Oct 9 – Knotted Competition (Eagles)

Uniform – Class A

The Eagle Patrol will be putting a new turn in how Scout think about knots by raising the stakes in a friendly skills competition that could influence activities during the Mission Impossible weekend in November.

  1. 5.  Key Dates
  • Oct 2: Fall Court of Honor
    Oct 19-21: Sully District Camporee
  • Nov 3: Scouting for Food – Bag Drop
  • Nov 10: Scouting for Food – Pickup
  • Nov 16-18: Mission Impossible Campout @ IWL
  • Nov 20: Patrol Leaders Council (PLC)

IT’S ALL FOR THE SCOUTS!