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 š
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.
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Saturday July 6 – 0800-1400 Great Falls Park, VA
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Saturday August 3 – 0800-1600 Buzzard Rock, VA
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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. Iām 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- To sign up to help contact: pmohr@centreville-ministries/ umc.org
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- 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)
- Eagle Project: June 15 for Josh Alexander-Goldsmith
Key Dates (mark your calendar)
also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar
June 13 – FCPS Last Day of 2018-2019 school yearJune 15: Eagle Project for Josh Alexander-GoldsmithJune 23-29: Summer Camp at Goshen Scout Reservation, Camp Olmsted (no troop meeting this week)July 2 – first meeting we begin meeting every Tuesday 7-8:30pmJuly 20 – Troop outing: movie day (TBD)Aug 4 – Troop outing: waterparkAug 16-18 – campout Prince William Forest