Scoutmaster Moment
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and the famous step made by Neil Armstrong (and Buzz Aldrin), a challenge issued by President John F. Kennedy in his famous “We Choose to go to the Moon” speech only 7 years before. The cost in time and treasure was immense, but the raw science gleaned from the Space Program then and since has brought us super computers, weather satellites, GPS, ball point pens, the environmental movement, navigation, medical advances, and so much more.  A dream presented as a challenge to a nation delivered more than just the initial goal to the moon.  Where will you be for the Mars Mission anniversary?
 
We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one we intend to win…
– President John F. Kennedy
 
Photos
Troop outing to see the Lion King, Scoutmaster photo from Apollo Anniversay event on the National Mall
 
 
 
This week – 7/23 – Troop Meeting (7-8:30pm) 
Uniform: Class A (tan shirt)
Location: CUMC
 
A portion of the meeting will work part of Astronomy MB
  • scouts should bring paper and pencil/pen for Astronomy MB drawing requirement (4.c, 6.a-b)
Scouts also decided to play some games, scouts should bring a game to share
 
 
Next week – 7/30 – Troop Meeting (7-8:30pm) 
Uniform: Class A (tan shirt)
Location: CUMC
 
work off open rank requirements – Elena & Megan
 
 
Upcoming Meetings
  • 7/30 – work off open rank requirements – Elena & Megan
 
Last Summer Climbing Event – August 3 @ Buzzard Rock
Uniform – Class B
Last chance of the summer for fun rock climbing at Buzzard Rock, which was big hit for scouts in the boy troop that climbed during the March campout. The attached waivers are 100% required, no exception, plus $10 equipment fee.
 
Saturday August 3 – 0800-1600 Buzzard Rock, VA
 
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…)  
 
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
  • 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
 
Key Dates (mark your calendar)

also available from Troopmaster subscription calendar

Aug 3 – last 893 summer climbing event
Aug 4 – Troop outing: waterpark (time TBD)
Aug 16-18 – campout Prince William Forest
Aug 27 – T893 Back-to-School Picnic