Scoutmaster Minute:  The month of February is in steeped Scout history. The Boy Scouts of America was officially found on February 8, 1910. Nearly 109 years later, CUMC chartered a new troop for girls as part of the expanded Scouting BSA family. An added bonus was that several young women were welcomed into the CUMC Scouting family by their brothers. I had the honor of inducting Andrea Schuetz as the new Scoutmaster to guide these young women on their Journey to Eagle. Each Troop will operate independently, but will leverage leadership and guidance from the current Troop and Venturing Crew.

Several other Scouts were busy over the weekend building some picnic tables as part of a Eagle Project.
Finally, please be on the lookout for the summer camp email for details and key dates.
 “A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.”
    – Lord Baden-Powell
1. This Week Feb 5 – Cuts, Bumps & Breaks (LandSharks)
Uniform: Class A
Scouts will be focused on the cooperative skills necessary to support themselves and others in times of emergency. The meeting will provide an opportunity to apply the EDGE method while working issues highlighted in First Aid section of the Handbook (p105-155..hint), Tenderfoot #4, 2nd Class #6 and 1st Class #7, and elements of both First Aid and Emergency Preparedness merit badges.
 
2. Next  Week Feb12 – Cyber Awareness (ALL)
Uniform: Class A
 
Attendance by ALL Scouts is expected, parents are also encouraged to attend.
Discussion will be led by Resource Officers from Fairfax County Public School.
This meeting is designed to address Youth Protection requirements associated with Cyber Chip and complements the electronic policy each Scout signed during our rechartering process.
3. Next Next Week Feb 19 – PLC Meeting
Uniform: Class A
All Scouts holding a Position of Responsibility should plan to attend this meeting. Additional details to follow.
 
4. Next Next Next Week Feb 26 – Fire 101 (Titans) @ Activity Field
Uniform: Class A
This meeting is being design to ensure that all Scouts have a firm grasp on one key elements of the 10 Essentials – Matches and/or a firestarter. Specifically the starter part that is critical to get the fire part. More details to follow.
 
5. Merit Badge University 
Be on the look out for emails from MB counselors regarding any prep work
Please direct questions about MBU registration and logistics to Matt Connor <matt.conner@gmail.com>.
6.  Key Dates
Feb 12 Cyber Awareness Mtg
Feb 10, 17, 24: Merit Badge University
Feb 19: PLC Meeting
Mar 5: Troop Leadership Elections/Positions of Responsibility
Mar 22-24: Elizabeth Furnace Campout
Mar 31: Junior Leadership Training
Apr 2: Court of Honor
Apr 6: Spring Cleanup @CUMC (Service Hrs)
Apr 26-28: New Scout Campout
Jun 23-29: Summer Camp @ Goshen’s Camp Olmstead