Scoutmaster Minute: The installation of the new Troop 893 leadership team is now official and we look forward to another exciting 6 months.
We also has a great showing on Saturday for the cleanup around CUMC. Many dead branch’s, pine needles, leaves, dirt and grit were swept, raked, cut, snipped and/or scooped up by members of the Troop 893 family.
Nicely done.
1. This Week Apr 9: Knotting Ahead (Phoenix)
Uniform – Class A
 
The Phoenix patrol has developed some materials to assist new scouts (and perhaps refresh current scouts) with core skills. This friendly activity will lay the foundation for some future competitions among Patrols, while also serving as an excellent prep for the New Scout Campout, April 26-28. This includes getting a quick read on who will be attending the campout so we can determine how best to provide the Nova Corp with a grubmaster opportunity.
 
2. Next Week Apr 16: SPRING BREAK
 
No Meeting – Have fun, relax, recharge.
  
3. Eagle Project (Jacob Major)  April 27 & 28 @ Lanier Middle School.
Uniform –  Class B
Jacob is seeking support from Scouts (14+yrs) and other in the community to do some painting and install related artwork @ Lanier Middle School.
This will be a 2 day operation, April 27, 10am-5pm and April 28, 10am-until done.
Register at https://forms.gle/UnhEeSmDfdhFsqu28
4. Six Month Meeting Outlook (based on JLT )
  • 4/23 – ALL (New Scout Campout Shakedown/Station Planning)
  • 4/26-28 – New Scout Campout
  • 4/30 – PLC
  • May – Aquatics
  • June – Pioneering
  • July – Backpacking
  • August – Orienteering
  • Sept – Fire
4. Summer Camp Swim Test – May 5 
ALL SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS (ADULT & YOUTH) ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND
We are working with Cub Run Rec Center to schedule a block of time most likely 1-3pm.  There will be a sign-up created so that Scouts can pick the time-slot that works best for them and help us avoid being overrun with to many in the swim lanes.

5. Annual Troop 893 Canoe Trip – May 24-26 (plan ahead)
WHAT:  The Troop’s biggest, most fun-filled event, the 46th Annual Memorial Day Family Canoe Trip, May 24-26, 2019.

WHERE:  South fork of the Shenandoah River, near Bentonville, Virginia with the Downriver Canoe Company.

WHO:  All Troop 893 registered Scouts, former Troop members, all Venturing Crew 893 registered Venturers, their families, and friends.  This is a family event, but because it is also a Scout event, ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED.

Transportation, camping, grubmaster duties, cooking, cleanup, and canoeing or kayaking are done by families (or arranged by families), not by the Troop or by patrols.

WHEN:  Set up camp before nightfall Friday, eat, sleep, canoe, and be home on Sunday evening.  Families may informally meet in the parking lot of CUMC at 5:30 Friday evening (or any other target time you arrange) if you need to go with others.

Registration details will be forthcoming.

6.  Key Dates
Apr 26-28: New Scout Campout
April 27 & 28 – Majors Eagle Project
May 5: Summer Camp Swim Test
May 24-26: Annual Canoe Trip
Jun 23-29: Summer Camp @ Goshen’s Camp Olmstead