Scoutmaster Minute: The Troops new leadership team was installed last week and is now under the guidance and direction of Senior Patrol Leader, Benjamin Powers.  It is truly an honor and privilege to be part of “Simply the Best” in Scouting.

Recognition
As many of you are aware we are very bless in Troop 893 with leadership that serves also has extended there services to the surrounding community thru Sully District level activities.  Next time you see Micheal Adere and Christopher Davids, please be sure to thank them for their service.

 

 

 

1.  This Week Oct 9 – Knotted Competition (Eagles)
Uniform – Class A
The Eagle Patrol will be putting a new turn on how Scout’s think about knots by raising the stakes in a friendly skills competition that could influence activities during the Mission Impossible weekend in November.
Scout’s will also be asked about their expected participation on the campout October 19-20. Troop leadership needs this information so we can register for the event. 
2.  Next Week Oct 16 – Parent Meeting & Game Design MB (LandSharks)
Uniform – Class A
1.  At least one parent from each registered scout family must attend this meeting with all proper paperwork and payments.  A separate email with necessary forms & details will be sent by Committee Chair, Paul Taylor.
2. The LandSharks Patrol will again be challenging Scouts creative abilities by playing off some of the point in the Game Design merit badge.
3.  Next Outing Oct 19-21: Sully District Camporee @ Camp Snyder 

This year’s camporee and theme is the “MacGyver School of Scouting” which will be all about resourcefulness and improvisation.  The MacGyver School of Scouting is focused on developing the Art of Improvisation in Scouting students. We seek to find simple yet elegant solutions for problems using existing resources and develop resourcefulness and resilience in our participants.” Our favorite tool is the Swiss Army knife. Attending Scouts will have the chance to participate in MacGyver First Aid, Slingshots, Knot Races, Egg Drops, Construction, and more fun activities!

4. Scouting For Food Nov 3 & 10
Uniform – Class A
Patrols from Troop 893 will be placing bags in area neighborhoods on Saturday morning, November 3. Scouts will need adults to helps transport and distribute bags. The following Saturday, Nov 10 we will return to the same neighborhoods and collect the food people have placed outside AND knock on doors if nothing is present. Our participation provides an tremendous community service to the families supported by Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM). A Scout is helpful.
5. Eagle Project – Artur Dowd
Make a Needy Ukrainian Child’s Christmas!  My name is Artur Dowd, and I am working on my Eagle Project. I am working with the non-profit United Help Ukraine,  collecting new toys and new/gently used clothing for Ukrainian children ages 2-14. Donations will be collected from October 8th until November 1st and shipped to Ukraine in time for Christmas.  Suggested clothing items are warm winter jackets, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, and boots. Suggested toys are Barbie dolls, Lego sets, toy cars, soccer balls, Beyblades, Mega Blocks, Play-Doh, and Super Heroes. Due to high shipping costs, please consider the weight of the items donated. Thank you for your support!
I will also be looking for support sorting the items collected in early November. Additional details will be forthcoming.
3.  Key Dates
Oct 2: Fall Court of Honor

## Oct 16: Parent Rechartering Meeting ##
Oct 19-21: Sully District Camporee @ Camp Snyder

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!