Scoutmaster Moment Winter break is here, closing out a very busy first year for 893GT. I am extremely proud of all the troop has done since we started up and hope each of you is as proud. It is fitting that we celebrated our final meeting of the year with the rank advancement of three scouts [...]
Scoutmaster Minute It was great to see a bunch of Scouts coming out over the weekend to help another Scout complete his Eagle Project. Tis the season of giving, and often the best gift is not material. Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.- Booker T. Washington Rank Advancement [...]
Scoutmaster Moment The theme for meetings for the next month is Klondike Prep. The Sully District Klondike campout and competition is next month. Stations are likely to include standard scout skill activities, so we prep by working on knots (last week) and first aid (this week), later we have fire building and more. These are key [...]
Scoutmaster Minute We had an huge fun last evening at Vertical Rock climbing center...clearly some of these Scouts are part spider monkey. They were exposed to the basic fundamentals of the Climbing MB and I received several requests for blue cards. A session or two here may be on a few wish lists. This certainly put [...]
Scoutmaster Moment After some planning sessions for the lock-in, the overnight happened and was a smash hit. I’m still a bit slow and recovering, but happy to have some sleep that night… The grins on scouts’ faces makes the tiredness worth it! There was hot cocoa, gingerbread houses made (and oh so much royal icing and [...]
Scoutmaster Minute Wow...I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was very grateful for the opportunity to gather with most of my extended family and friends while visiting the town my wife and I grew up in as kids. Even better, I was able to split the driving duties with my son...so grateful. This past week [...]
Scoutmaster Moment Today marks the first day of the last month of the year based on the Gregorian calendar, and beginning of the busy holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's. 2019 is drawing to an end. As the first Sunday in December it marks the start of the Advent waiting period for Christmas for Christians. [...]
Scoutmaster Minute It is time to give thanks for the support we have within our Scouting family from parents, leaders, chartering organizations and the Scouts themselves. Please take a moment to review the announcements below and respond accordingly. Take a few minutes to also review the outlook for the coming 2 months.I wish you all an excellent [...]
Scoutmaster Moment The day before the 4th Thursday in November is the highest volume of road and air traffic as people migrate around the country and gather for a single dinner together. This seems like a great deal of hassle to travel, fight traffic, all the preparation of cleaning and cooking for just one meal. Except [...]
Scoutmaster Minute This weekends Mission Impossible was Simply The Best. Huge shout out to ASM Ryan Pschigoda for an out of this world experience and series of activities linked to Scouting Heritage with a Marvel Universe twist. This was complemented a suburb dinner organized by ASM Kathy Taylor with many adults supporting...wow I am still full. [...]
