Scoutmaster Minute: The transition to our new leadership team was put through paces today and I think we ready for the task. It will require continued diligence toward implementing the idea and themes they eventually expressed over the course of the day. In addition, we put the flag pole to great use and have enhances our flag ceremony skills. The EDGE method was also applied by each patrol working together on scout skills of knots and orienteering. Meeting plans are coming together for coming weeks and months…now its a matter of delivery.

The Pessimist complains about the wind.

The Optimist expects it to change.

The Leader adjusts the sails.

– John Maxwell

  1. This Week Oct 1 – Fall Court of Honor (All Families)

Uniform – Class A (MB or OA Sash)

  1. The Troop 893 Fall 2019 Court of Honor will be held at Centreville United Methodist Church in the Sanctuary, starting at 7 pm. All Troop 893 scouts, families, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. Scouts will be receiving Merit Badges, Rank Cards, and other recognition’s that they have earned over the past 6 months. We will also recognize new members of Troop 893 and induct the new youth leadership for the next six month term.
  2. The reception will be followed with snacks and fellowship. For the reception, each family is asked to bring something to share as designated by last name, per below.  When you leave, please plan to take leftovers of what you brought.

    A – L:      Beverage (one 2-liter bottle)

        M – Z:     Small dessert/snack 

  1. Fundraiser Show & Sell Dates

Uniform Class A

We need all Scouts to participate in at least 2 show & sell events which should cover basic programming needs. The more we sell the more interesting opportunities we can provide the Scouts. This includes a possible lock-in at a climbing center, some winter snow tubing or possibly a little charter fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Each of the remaining dates will be held at the Walmart in Chantilly.

10/5 – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45aeac2fa75-105

10/19 – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45aeac2fa75-1019

  1. 3. Next Week Oct 8 – Camporee Prep & Shakedown (Eagles)

Uniform Class A

This meeting will serve the shakedown for the Mountain Man Rendezvous Camporee. Review various activities and patrol events, make final preparations to participate

Please indicate you plan to attend https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4EA9A9292-fall1

We need confirmation from Adult that can pull the trailer to/from event.

  1. Next Week Troop Outing Oct 11-13 – Mountain Man Rendezvous
             Uniform – Class A/B

For the fall camporee will we will travel to the Harpers Ferry area for a Mountain Man Rendezvous. Here are some of the activities and skills that will challenge Scouts and will likely be the focus for several meetings between now and then.

Foosball Agility Trail Knife throwing Giant slingshot
Signals and codes Fire building Knots and lashing Map and compass
Tomahawk throwing Archery Lumberjack (caber) toss Climbing wall
Blacksmithing Trading post Shelter building Cooking
Branding First Aid 2-man sawing Trapping
  1. 5.  Key Dates

Oct 1: Fall Court of Honor

Oct 11-13: Mountain Man Rendezvous

Nov 2: Scouting for Food – Bag Drop

Nov 9: Scouting for Food – Bag Pickup

Nov 15-17: Mission Impossible