Scoutmaster Minute
The 893 summer camp shakedown happened this week, all campers going to Camp Olmsted turned in paperwork, chose bus seat mates and tent mates.  We discussed some summer camp packing list items and tips for packing.  Not discussed was the most important thing to pack: a sense of adventure.  For some scouts this is the first time going away for a week of camp.  Or maybe in sleeping on a cot.  There will be new experiences, new skills to learn, new foods to try, new friends to meet.  Jump in with both feet and enjoy the opportunity of living a bit closer with Nature for a week, learning new skills and brushing up on ones you have.  Summer camp is a special place, take advantage of the time there.
 
Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.
-Walt Whitman
 
This week – 6/11 – Troop Meeting (8-9pm) 
Uniform: Class A (tan shirt)
Location: CUMC chapel
 
Note: this is our last alternate-Tuesdays meeting from 8-9pm šŸ˜€ 
 
Second Class knots & first aid – Megan & Rowan
 
 
Next month – 7/2 – Troop Meeting (7-8:30pm) 

Uniform: Class A

 (tan shirt)
Location: CUMC
 
Merit Badge prep (Astronomy or Orienteering) – Caitlin & Jayna
 
893 Summer Climbing Program
Uniform – Class B
Since we have trained climbing instructors and gear, ASM Adam Weisz, will be leading several climbing outings on the first Saturday of each month (see attached for dates, location and permissions).
This is great opportunity and those with experience indicate Great Falls/Mather Gorge is a blast. Buzzard Rock was big hit will the Boys Troop group that climbed during their March campout.
 
    • Saturday July 6 – 0800-1400 Great Falls Park, VA
    • Saturday August 3 – 0800-1600 Buzzard Rock, VA
 
 
Upcoming Service Opportunities
Providing service is a key part of Scouting, to do our daily good turn. Helping others often in turn helps ourselves with new experiences and opportunities for growth. This is built into requirements for most ranks. Iā€™m adding a new section to the weekly notes to list any upcoming service opportunities that may help the Community, and progress in your  trail to Eagle.
 
  • CUMC Grace Ministries is a monthly program through our charter organization held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, with prep the Friday night before hand, help is needed at both the Friday set up and on Saturday morning to bring goods to cars More info can be found under Grace Ministries on the CUMC Food Ministries page: http://centreville-umc.org/serve-outreach/food-ministries/ To sign up to help contact: pmohr@centreville-umc.org
 
    • Eagle Project: June 15 for Josh Alexander-Goldsmith
      • Scouts are asked to help install solar lighting at the Wounded Warrior Retreat in Haymarket , VA on June 15 from  9am to finish (see attached)
 
Key Dates (mark your calendar)

also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar

June 13 – FCPS Last Day of 2018-2019 school year
June 15: Eagle Project for Josh Alexander-Goldsmith
June 23-29: Summer Camp at Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp Olmsted (no troop meeting this week)
July 2 – first meeting we begin meeting every Tuesday 7-8:30pm
July 20 – Troop outing: movie day (TBD)
Aug 4 – Troop outing: waterpark
Aug 16-18 – campout Prince William Forest