Scoutmaster Minute

This weekends Mission Impossible was Simply The Best. Huge shout out to ASM Ryan Pschigoda for an out of this world experience and series of activities linked to Scouting Heritage with a Marvel Universe twist. This was complemented a suburb dinner organized by ASM Kathy Taylor with many adults supporting…wow I am still full. We a great group of AOL Scouts visit us on Saturday and experience some of the things we do as Troop 893. As part of the Mission Impossible theme each Scout received Thor’s Hammer pocket dongle and the Eye of Agamotto (sun dial/compass). Each of these items were hand crafted by Ryan Pschigoda, Jim Lakie, David Schuetz and CJ Staton…one of which includes an “easter egg” in keeping with the traditions of Marvel comics. All our Scouts that camped earned their Polar Bear Patch since both nights dipped below 32 F….a hearty bunch of Scouts.

 

Announcements

  1. December Outing: pease indicate availability by 11/19 so we can book an overnight at one of the local climbing centers (~$30/Scout) 
  2. Summer Camp – Troop 893 will be residents at the James C. Justice Scout Camp at The Summit Bechtel Reserve, July 5-11, 2020. There are over 108 program options, check out the video https://youtu.be/dgefzciGZN0

Troop Meeting Outlook

1. This Week Nov 19 – Patrol Leader Council (PLC; All in position of responsibility)
Uniform Class A

ALL Scouts in a Position of Responsibility are expected to attend this meeting.

Patrol Leaders should arrive with one or more meeting plan/activity using the attached template. Since we will likely have Webelos attending some of the meetings over the next several weeks, activities should be oriented with their participation in mind. The link below can help with meeting ideas that can make for combination of scout skills and fun. http://www.programresources.org/activities/

The attached meeting plan template will be used by ASM Programs and SPL for all meetings. If you can bring these completed to the PLC meeting, it will improve the flow and perhaps allow us to look ahead a little further to some other events. Finally keep the following principles in mind while thinking about meeting ideas/themes/activities. 

Purposes of Troop Meetings

  • Prepare for outings. 
  • Learn and practice Scouting skills. 
  • Exercise leadership. 
  • Strengthen patrols. 
  • Promote advancement and personal growth. 
  • Inspire Scouts. 
  • Have fun. 

 

2. Next Week Nov 26 – Advancement Review and/or Board of Review
Uniform Class A

This meeting is opportunity to review handbook or outstanding merit badge requirements and make a push towards rank advancement.
Senior leadership will be available to support Scouts with signoff and Adult leadership for Scoutmaster Confernces or Boards of Review as appropriate

3. December/January Meetings 
Uniform Class A

Details for these meetings will be the focus of next weeks PLC meeting

  • Dec 3 – Pandas
  • Dec 10 – Land Sharks
  • Dec 17 – Phoenix
  • Dec 24, 31 – No Meeting
  • Jan 7: Eagles
  • Jan 14: Klondike Shakedown
  • Jan 17-19: Klondike Derby

4.  Key Dates

  • Dec 7-8: Outing TBD  
  • Jan 17-19: Klondike Derby               
  • Mar 20-22 Outing TBD
  • Mar 31: Spring Court of Honor
  • Apr 24-26: New Scout Campout
  • July 5-11: Summer Camp @Summit Bechtel