Scoutmaster Moment
Summer, that time full of sun, pool, trips, and relaxing has come in full.  We have members of 893GT hiking Philmont, many others traveling with family.  This month our meetings will be a little smaller as we miss those who are elsewhere. With a troop our size, this can be an added challenge with meetings, but we are rising up to meet it!  This week we had many items signed off in handbooks, ranked up two Scouts. This week also marked the start of a new 893 fundraiser. There are many things the troop has discussed as activities, and troop funds are needed to accomplish them.  Please be sure to sign up for some booth time.
 
Be Happy with what you have while working for what you want.
– Hellen Keller
 
Advancement
Congratulations to the following Scouts:
Megan Staton – Second Class, 7/9/2019
Elena Taylor – Second Class, 7/9/2019
 
This week – 7/16 – Troop Meeting (7-8:30pm) 

Uniform: Class A (tan shirt)

Location: CUMC
 
Work on Astronomy Merit Badge as follow up from the 2 July meeting (Christina and Caitlin)
 
 
Next week – 7/23 – Troop Meeting (7-8:30pm) 
 
Uniform: Class A (tan shirt)
Location: CUMC
 
Work on Astronomy Merit Badge as follow up from the 2 July meeting (Isabella & Jayna)
 
 
Upcoming Meetings
  • 7/30 – work off open rank requirements – Elena & Megan
 
893 Fundraising
The 893 units (Troops, Pack, and Crew) a participating in a new fundraiser this year, JackLinks beef jerky and beef sticks.  Please Mr. Taylor’s email from 6 July for details.  A number of sales booths have been set up for all units to use jointly, please sign up via SignUpGenius.  Scouts are able to do sales outside of booths if they wish (neighbors, family…)  All scouts are asked to
 
 
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. I’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

Key Dates (mark your calendar)

also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar

July 20 – Troop outing: movie day (TBD)
Aug 4 – Troop outing: waterpark
Aug 16-18 – campout Prince William Forest
Aug 27 – T893 Back-to-School Picnic