Scoutmaster Minute: Welcome back. I am looking forward to another great year for Troop 893. I would encourage each Scout and family to take a moment to consider their goals for the coming year. As it relates to Scouting…how can you help the Troop or a fellow Scout, plan for some high adventure, set a goal for advancement and take advantage of merit badge university and summer camp. We are at the beginning every morning, take the opportunity, no matter how small it may seem, to make a difference and make some progress towards those goals. Getting to the top of the mountain requires taking that first step forward. Begin.
B. Klondike Pre-Shakedown . Just before the break, each patrol met to check thier sleds readiness for the Klondike. My sense is that they were in pretty good shape and some minor modifications were made. At this meeting the SPL will be checking in with each Patrol on attendance and initial plans for grub masters, giving everyone plenty of time to plan ahead. Each patrol must also make plan to transport their sled to Camp Snyder next Friday.
C. Need vehicle with hitch to transport Troop trailer to/from Camp Snyder.
2. ACTION ITEM: Merit Badge University (MBU)
3. ACTION ITEM: Philmont High Adventure 2020 Crew Opportunity
We have a 2020, 12-Day Expedition Slot! The 12-Day expedition will begin on 7/4/2020 and end on 7/16/2020.
Now, we need a crew adviser and crew. The crew size is reserved for 8-10 Scout and 2-4 Adults (Total Crew size of 12).
- Scout’s must be 14 years of age on date of arrival OR have completed the eighth grade and be at least 13 prior to participation.
- The 2020 expedition fee is $1,025 per participant (plus airfare).
- Be sure to check out the Philmont video for a little taste of what will be experienced https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxx5L872yVc...simply AWESOME!
- Many adults and scouts have attended and can answer questions including myself, Dave Treat, Adam Wiesz, Shawn Marrow, and CJ Staton.
Also, consider inviting a friend to join you. This is a wonderful introduction to visitors as to what Christianity is all about, and how the CUMC family try’s to live out God’s call in our world!
This month they have created a Sign-up Genius for us to try.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094dadaf22a3f49-grace
5. Next Week Jan 15 – Klondike Shakedown (SPL/ASPL)
The SPL/ASPLs and Patrol Leadership will be working to finalize plans for Klondike to ensure that each patrol is fully prepared for the challenges that will be part of the Derby competition. This will include final tally of scouts attending, tent assignments and review/approval of grubmaster meal plans. Long term weather forecast looks like some pretty mild temps compared to years past.
B. Transport Troop Trailer and Klondike sleds (Adult support with be essential to make this work)
Panda Patrol is developing a plan that exercise scouting skills and provide opportunity to tackle 1st class requirements (3a-d) and introduce elements of the Pioneering merit badge, which could be pretty useful during the March outing.
Jan 18-20: Klondike Derby @ Camp SnyderFeb 10, 17, 24: Merit Badge UniversityFeb 19: PLC MeetingMar 5: Troop Leadership Elections/Positions of ResponsibilityMar 22-24: Elizabeth Furnace CampoutMar 31: Junior Leadership TrainingApr 2: Court of HonorApr 26-28: New Scout CampoutJun 23-29: Summer Camp @ Goshen’s Camp Olmstead